The attack (y5)

                                    

                                          
I was grateful for the sleeping draft last night I don't think there's any other way I could fall asleep after staring into the dark cold eyes of that monster.  
                          
The morning was slow and Draco suggested that we should go for a walk because I've barely been out the room.  
                          
I got changed but I wasn't really in the mood to walk around- I didn't want to bump into anyone. But it felt too late to back out now. 
                          
" you ready ?" He mumbled through the bathroom door. 
                          
" I think so" 
                          
" then let's go" 
                          
I opened the bathroom door and walked. With him downstairs and outside. 
                          
I hate to admit it but the sweet air and warm sun did make me feel better. 
                          
"Are you excited to go back to Hogwarts?" He asked trying to start a conversation. 
                          
" do you need to ask"
                          
"Right that was a stupid question" he seemed a bit nervous maybe cos we've never really had to make conversation it was always arguing or well comforting.  
                          
"I'm more relieved than excited, but I guess things will be different you know without Dumbledore"
                          
Things took an awkward turn. 
                          
I tried to move off the Dumbledore topic. 
                          
"Do you know what house they'll put me in?"
                          
"I don't know I suppose you don't need to be in slytherin any more because you'd have to pretty daft to try run off to the Weasleys again" 
                          
I let out a scoff. 
                          
"I - I didn't mean it like that it's just -"
                          
" it's ok I get it"
                          
" so what are you saying I might be able to go back to Gryffindor?"
                          
"Yeah maybe if you want ?" He rubbed the back of his neck.
                          
"But I guess that's a stupid question"
                          
"No.... its not a stupid question"
                          
He had a subtle smile in the corner of his mouth. 
                          
"Well your owls will be coming soon - would you like to do something?" 
                          
"What do you mean?"
                          
" you know do something to celebrate - it's a big deal"
                          
"I haven't really thought much about it"I glanced at the floor and he stopped me and stood in-front if me. 
                          
"Well how about for just one you forget about everything and everyone  an-and we have a normal day and celebrate your owls"
                          
"Come on be realistic Draco how are you going to do that. I mean normal? That word stopped making sense years ago" I hated being this realistic and depressing but we're in a house full of death eaters. 
                          
"It'll be fun - I'll sort it out .you just need to say yes I want to celebrate my owls" 
                          
"Whats the point in celebrating anything any more I mean at a time like this"
                          
" at times like this we need celebrations"
                          
Ughh I groaned internally. 
                          
"Ok fine" I stepped around him. 
                          
" what was that?" He joked cupping his ear indicating that I need to speak up. 
                          
"Yes Draco malfoy I want to celebrate my owls" I laughed as I continued to walk on.