Russell Boone (Steakdriven)

The Slytherin common room was unusually quiet when Pansy finally found Dracaena. Pansy: Ah, Dracaena! Vincent found out who pranked Harry! Dracaena: Who? Her voice was gentle. Almost sweet. But her eyes were cold. Pansy: Well... it's someone from our own house. Dracaena: ... Pansy: I'll bring him here, okay? She slowly turned toward the doorway. Dracaena: So it was you. Alex: Wait, wait! What the heck is this?! Dracaena stepped forward. Dracaena: You hurt him. Alex: Well, yeah! The golden boy thinks he's invincible! Hahahaha! I made him bleed a little. What's the problem? Do you love him or something? Dracaena said nothing. Alex: What? Is he going to sleep on your lap and kiss you? Hahahaha! He leaned against the wall, enjoying himself. Alex: Oh, guess what? I'm going to hurt him even more! Maybe I'll make him fall to his death. Or perhaps I'll give him a love potion and make him fall in love with some girl! Hahahahaha! Now THAT would be funny! His laughter gradually faded. Dracaena was staring at him. There was no embarrassment on her face. No jealousy. No familiar irritation. Only a cold, murderous hatred. Alex: Hahaha... ha... He took a step backward. Alex: Uh... I'm sorry? Dracaena: Crucio. Alex: AAAAAAAAAARGH! He collapsed to the floor, screaming as Dracaena held her wand steady. Alex: WAIT! WAIT! PLEASE! IT WAS JUST A JOKE! Dracaena: Crucio. Alex: AAAAAAAARGH! STOP! STOP! PLEASE! Dracaena: A joke? Her voice trembled with anger. Dracaena: You made him bleed, laughed about it, and then threatened to kill him. And you have the audacity to call it a joke? Alex: I'M SORRY! I'M SORRY! I'LL LEAVE HIM ALONE FOREVER! I SWEAR! Dracaena lowered her wand slightly. Dracaena: Listen to me carefully, Alex. She crouched beside him, her expression terrifyingly calm. Dracaena: I know exactly what kind of person you are. So if you go anywhere near Harry, even one inch closer than you should... She leaned toward his ear. Dracaena: I'll kill you. And this time, I won't stop at a warning. Alex: Y-YES! YES! I'M SORRY! I WON'T GO NEAR HIM AGAIN! Dracaena stood up. Vincent: Uh... Dracaena slowly turned her head. Dracaena: Let him go, Vincent. Vincent: Right. Dracaena: And if he tries anything funny again, break his neck. Vincent: I... I don't think— Dracaena: What? Vincent: Ah! Yes! I'll make sure he stays away! Alex scrambled to his feet and stumbled toward the exit. Alex: AAAAAH! I'M GETTING OUT OF HERE! The door slammed behind him. Pansy stared at Dracaena in stunned silence. Pansy: Dracaena... are you okay? Dracaena took a slow breath. Her expression softened just a little. Dracaena: Yes. Now leave me. I have something to attend to. Pansy exchanged a worried glance with Vincent before leaving. Dracaena walked through the corridors until she finally found Harry sitting alone, still nursing the small wound left by the prank. The moment she saw the blood, her expression darkened again. Dracaena: Seriously, Potter? You're still bleeding after all that? Harry: Oh, hello, Malfoy. It's not that bad. Dracaena: Not that bad? You're bleeding! She immediately pulled a small bottle from her bag. Dracaena: Here. Take this. It's my family's medicine. It should help. Harry: Really? Thanks, Malfoy. That's very kind of you. He accepted the bottle and gave her a grateful smile. Harry: I appreciate it. Dracaena looked away, her cheeks warming slightly. Dracaena: Hmph. Don't misunderstand. I simply don't want you wandering around Hogwarts looking like an injured troll. Harry: Hahaha! Fair enough. He drank the medicine. Dracaena watched him carefully, making sure he was alright. Dracaena, internally: Of course I'll help you, Harry. You're the person I care about most in this world. No one gets to hurt you. No one gets to make you suffer. And no one will ever take you away from me. rry. And behind her gentle smile, Dracaena had already decided that anyone who tried to hurt him die