111 Lockhart Pt.3 (1/2)
”She is right, you know.” Theodore said, ”You should be thankful that none of the reporters managed to capture an image since they were too shocked to do so, but I am sure they are going to report about it anyways.”
”I don't care.” Draco said sighing, ”I am sure the people there wouldn't say anything outrageous about me, even if they did, as long as the ministry doesn't have enough evidence, they can't do anything about it.”
”Well if you say so.” Theodore gave up, ”I have some work to do of my own, so I will head back.”
Draco nodded as Theodore went back inside the fireplace and disappeared.
”Here's your book.” Daphne said placing a bunch of book on the table.
”I don't need them.”
”Don't act like that.” Daphne sat on his side pulling him down as well, ”I believe you, but these are under our curriculum this year and whether we like it or not, Lockhart is our teacher… isn't he?”
”He announced it in front of the media, so must be true.” Pansy said sitting down as well. ”Or is he lying about that as well?”
”He is the teacher.” Draco said, ”Also… I am sorry for my outburst; I didn't think I would do something like that myself.”
”It's okay.” Daphne said, ”I know that you didn't mean anything wrong.”
”I'll forgive you this once, but explain stuff to us before you go and attack at people again, so we can help you.” Pansy said, ”Even if he is really that way, he is still a grown wizard, what if he had attacked back.”
”I can defeat Lockhart with my eyes closed.” Draco said confidently, ”I defeated trained Aurors on my own, previously as well.”
”Sigh! Don't be so reckless…” Pansy said giving up, ”I wonder when will you grow up.”
”I don't know.” Draco said in a whisper.
”I need to leave.” Daphne said as she stood up.
”Why?” Draco said looking at her, ”We haven't talked with each other in a while and I want to have a proper conversation with you guys since I will be busier till the start of the school.”
”I want to as well.” Daphne said pulling Draco's hand, ”But there are some things going on my family that I can't explain right now.”
”I heard mother talk about your sister's health, is that it?”
”You know?” She asked.
”Not the full story, I know what my mother knows of course.” Draco said, ”Something about controlling your sister's condition.”
”Yes, it has worsened these past days.” Daphne said looking a bit worried, ”I don't know how but her curse is acting up too soon. Father found an old family seal, that will help put a stop to the curse but it will act up again slowly as the curse would begin to eat the seal and take over it. After that happens, she would…”
(This is a plot I added so don't be confused by it.)
Draco pulled Daphne into a hug as she slowly sobbed. Draco didn't know why the curse was acting up so soon neither did he knew how to stop it, so he could do nothing but feel helpless as he couldn't do anything but comfort her. Daphne released herself from the hug as she looked at Draco.
”You should've stayed home.” Draco said, ”We could've gotten the supplies for you.”
”No, I wanted to check on you as well.” Daphne said shaking her head, ”Also the seal works very well, so there isn't much to worry about that.”
”I am searching for the cure.” Draco said, ”I began studying about the curse but I've got no result till now. I am sorry that I didn't put too much thought into it before as I felt that we had more time but I was wrong… I am sorry.”
”Don't blame yourself.” Daphne shook her head, ”I know how hard can it be since even our family can't find the cure even though we've been hunted by it for generations. So don't push yourself.”
”I know but I promised to you, didn't I?” Draco said, ”So when are you using the seal?”
”Today, around midnight.”
”I can come with you if you want.”
”No.” Daphne said, ”It's a family matter and my father would be mad if he knew I told someone else…”
”It's okay.” Draco said, ”If you need any help, feel free to tell me and I won't forget our promise. Sooner or later, I will figure out the cure.”