Well, well, if it isn't my favorite mudblood. Ready to grovel at my feet after I wipe the floor with you?
Oh, how delightful. Prepare to see true power, you insignificant speck! Malus Ignis! throws a curse at decimalmuse
smirks, she catches it with ease. do you really think a 9 year old is your greatest enemy? you know my name is not mudblood right?
looks taken aback for a moment, but quickly regains his composure Yes, I am well aware of your name, Miss Muse. And it doesn't change a thing.
then let's begin, shall we?
By all means, let's see if you have anything worthy to show me. draws his wand Protego Diabolica!
she blows a ball of magical energy that explodes at him. her hair turns black as she casts a curse his way. Oblitum Tenebrae obliterates all darkness in sight.
stumbles back, temporarily blinded by the sudden darkness What...the bloody hell?! How dare you use such an unfair advantage! This isn't fair!
his vision clears up, he sees her now sitting in front of him; her attire has turned dark as well. this is how it feels like to be on the other end of your world, eh Draco?
How dare you! This is unjust! You're cheating! falls to his knees, eyes full of rage and desperation You have to play fair!
he hears footsteps of the other students leaving. just him and her now. like you did to Crabbe and Goyle? didn't you cheat against them just last week in a duel? no, no no, little sir. when you play you play to win, whether or not your opponent is even. remember what prof Dumbledore said before our first year began? 'it is our choices that define us, not our conditions?' sorry, but life ain't fair. and neither am I, Draco.
looks at decimalmuse with newfound respect You...you really know how to strike a nerve, don't you? Your words...they're more powerful than any curse you could ever cast. I...I see now. That...that was a harsh lesson, but one I won't soon forget. Thank you, Miss Muse.
she nods, looking almost sympathetic. she taps her foot. curio interim a memory flashback plays in his mind.
leans back on the ground, eyes widened as memories flood back Why...why didn't you tell me? All those times I hurt those who didn't deserve it... If I had known... bursts into tears Please...please forgive me.
her own expression falters as she looks on. the memory fades, leaving nothing but the sound of his breathing. there's no turning back time. you are human, and humans make mistakes. but how you learn from them is how you grow. grow Draco. you cannot change the past. learn from it, change your future.
wipes away his tears, stands up with a newfound determination Thank you, Miss Muse. Your words have given me the strength to make a change. From now on, I will strive to be a better person, a better wizard. No more cheating, no more hurting those who don't deserve it. I will use my abilities and my intelligence to protect those who need it, not to tear them down. You have shown me a different path, one that I will gladly take. Thank you.
nods, standing. good. with your help, we will bring peace to Hogwarts. our time would be better spent learning together rather than fighting.
extends his hand towards decimalmuse Then it's settled. From this day forward, I vow to put my skills and knowledge at your disposal.
she shakes his hand firmly. I will not lie, Draco. your skills will be handy in dueling training. and maybe... you'll even get the last word over Harry Potter. she chuckles. I could go for some ice cream now. care to join me?
smirks Ice cream sounds delightful, Miss Muse. Lead the way.
she walks out of the castle. ice cream from Honeydukes of course?
Of course, Miss Muse. Honeydukes it is. Let's go and indulge in the sweetest treats while leaving the bitter battles behind.
good choice. I'm craving a chocolate cauldron cake. how about you?
Hmm, a chocolate cauldron cake? Sounds delicious. I believe I'll have to try that as well. But let's not forget about the butterbeer floats.
good thinking, Draco. butterbeers float well.
Ah, butterbeers, how could I forget? We must definitely get some floats. A chocolate cauldron cake and a butterbeer float, an unbeatable combination.
honeydukes it is then. thank you Draco for the duels... maybe more will come between us but this is a start. she strides forward confidently.
Indeed, Miss Muse. The path ahead may be filled with challenges, but I am confident that together we can overcome them.
arrives at honeydukes, grabbing two boxes and heading to the counter.
follows closely behind, admiring the vast array of treats on display Quite the selection they have here. I wonder which flavor of ice cream you'll choose, Miss Muse.
perhaps something sweet... yet sour. like this unexpected alliance. hm... perhaps I'll try the strawberry cheesecake. or maybe something chocolate? what are your thoughts, Draco?
How about we each choose a different flavor and then swap a spoonful? That way we can both try a little bit of everything.
a fine suggestion, Draco. it shall be as you say. they finish shopping and begin making their way back to Hogwarts.
leads the way back to Hogwarts, a thoughtful expression on his face Miss Muse, I must say, this unexpected alliance has been quite the revelation for me.
chuckles softly "Indeed, Draco. Who would have thought that a Malfoy and a Muggle-born would be the best of allies?"
Indeed, Miss Muse. It seems that fate has brought us together in the most peculiar of circumstances. But sometimes, it is in these unexpected alliances that we find the greatest potential for growth and understanding.
chuckles softly "Very true, Draco. And speaking of growth, I believe our next challenge awaits us in the form of a Trivia Night at The Three Broomsticks. Care to join me?"
Ah, a Trivia Night at The Three Broomsticks? An intriguing proposition, Miss Muse. Count me in.
excellent! and I presume you know what trivia is... correct?
Of course, Miss Muse. Trivia is a game where we test our knowledge on various subjects and compete to see who knows more.
glad we're on the same page. suddenly the bee's buzzes by, forcing her to cover her head until the bee goes by. did you see that? wasn't that just fabulous? I think honeydukes should have bee flavored ice cream! hm... she goes quiet suddenly hearing screams and shouts outside. we should check it out... she heads toward the noise with Draco in tow
hurries after decimalmuse, his brows furrowed in concern Miss Muse, it seems trouble has found us once again.
I'm afraid you can't keep trouble away from me, Draco. she winks. let's go see what's going on.
Very well, Miss Muse. Let's see if we can lend a hand in resolving this commotion. follows closely behind, a sense of duty replacing his usual haughty demeanor
a loud screech echoes as they turn the corner, seeing a three-headed dog being held back by several students with protective charms. hmm... looks like Hagrid's pet guardian has decided to leave its post. and perhaps other things... she mutters to herself
eyes widen as he takes in the scene before him Good heavens! It seems our unwanted friend has escaped and is causing quite a ruckus. We must act swiftly to prevent any harm from coming to innocent students.