112 worries. (1/2)
”So you're telling me that you'll be gone after a couple of months,” Pansy said frowning.
”Well, that's the plan in the very least.” Draco said shrugging his shoulders, ”I still need the permission of Dumbledore but I am sure he will give it to me.”
”I don't understand why--why would you even need to go there.”
”For an experience to say the least.” Draco said, ”And it's not like I am going in there forever, I will be back before the year ends, at least that's what my plan is.”
”I just can't seem to understand you… especially these days.” Pansy said, ”Do others know?”
”Except for my parents and the ministry, along with the headmaster of Durmstrang, I am sure no one knows.” Draco said, ”I wanted to tell you about it first.”
”So not even Hermione knows?”
”Even Theodore doesn't know.” Draco said coming closer to her, ”I didn't want to tell you before well at least not until I was ready to leave before but since you've decided to trust me a bit, I decided to tell you early on as well.”
”Sigh! Can't I come…” Pansy said looking at Draco, ”Or at least take Theodore with you, he is much better at spells than me.”
”I am just going to Durmstrang for a bit of academic exchange.” Draco said, ”Not in war—so don't worry too much about it. As far as I know, the ministry won't allow me to stay there for longer than half a year.”
”Was there such a rule?”
”Well there is but since most schools stopped doing such exchange, the rules have died down.” Draco said, ”Besides the place seems too interesting to visit and Crabbe and Goyle are moving in this year as well, so I won't be too lonely.”
”Fine do what you want to do, just be safe.” Pansy said, ”After last time, I am always worried whenever you're not by my side. I keep having this bad feeling, that something bad is going to happen.”
”You worry too much.” Draco said caressing her hair, ”Just believe me, I am very strong you know.”
”Yeah…ha-ha” Pansy giggled making fun of Draco.
'I am sorry that I can't tell you the truth. Since lies can make you happier and worry less about me, I will be willing to do so every time.' Draco thought to himself.
Pansy poked Draco's cheek, as he looked too lost in his thoughts. ”So what's keeping you busy before school, I wanted to spend some more time with you.”
”It's just basic stuff, but meeting again would be difficult as I have a few stuff that I need to take care of and I will be out most of the time.” Draco said, ”But don't worry, I will make it up to you when school starts.”
Pansy nodded, ”So are you going to tell Daphne about this? And what about Theodore and Hermione…?”
”Daphne has enough in her plate right now so I don't want to add to her worries so early on but I will be sure to tell her couple of weeks before I go there. As for Theodore, he would likely want to come with me, if I tell him early on so it will be more bothersome and as for Hermione, I will tell her, the same time I do Daphne.”
”Why are you so insistent on not taking Theodore?”
”Well since last time, I am kinda afraid that he would be affected along with me since most people are out there to get me. I don't want him to get in trouble because of me.” Draco said slowly as he stood up, ”Wait a minute.”
Draco walked back in his room and later came back with a small book in his hands, sitting back he handed the book to Pansy who looked at.
”What is this?”
”A list of spells and basic potions.” Draco said, ”Learn the things according to the book.”