"if you couldnt see how I felt towards you, you never loved me.  I fell into your dam game like all those other foolish girls." she stated before disappearing back through the window, she ran into the common room, it was empty due to the hour... most were off with their friends.  She collapsed on the sofa and felt the low sobs erupt from her throat and tears streak her eyes... mostly from the pain that gripped her heart, the worst?  It was true, she loved Damon, but he had proved he had more feelings for Melanie.  He played with her heart and messed with her head.

"Who hurt you, love?" a voice whispered, a gentle hand on her shoulder.  Silvie looked up, seeing Draco looking down at her weak form.  Silvie sniffed... "you did.  Everyone did." she whispered, inching away from him.  Draco sighed heavily, "I'm so sorry... it was all my fault." he breathed, pulling Silvie into a tight embrace.  Silvie had no strength to pull away, she burried her face into his shoulder, the cloth soaking up in tears.

"Why. The hell. Would you hate yourself?!" Melanie yelled, standing up, angry at herself for making him feel that way. "It's me you should hate. Me. Not even Damon. He...he really didn't do anything." She shook her head.

"You can hate me forever. But, promise me you'll never, ever, hate yourself. And promise me that you'll remember nobody loves anyone like I love you.

"The is only one girl out there that loves you for everything you are. Even the things you hate about yourself. In fact, those are the things she loves most. That girl...is me." She jabbed a finger to her chest. 

Damon heard her words. Some of them were true. But Damon had realized her attraction to him, not the love she felt. He felt nothing towards Melanie. Nothing.

-

"I'll always hate myself." Severus shook his head, his tone emotionless. "I hate myself for hurting you. I hate myself for going against myself and loving you."

"I can promise you one thing," He added, his eyes soft as he met her's. "I'll always love you. And another, I'll never hurt you again."

Draco rocked his friend back and fourth, ignoring his now damp robes.  "Shh... you'll be okay." he cooed, stroking her hair gently.

Silvie clenched her eyes shut... perhaps Damon was not the only one to blame, she to didnt ever admit she loved him... but she did notice that he had deep feelings for her.  Perhaps she wasnt quick enough...  wrapped her arms around Draco and stayed there... perhaps it wasnt all Draco's fault..."Thank You." she whispered in between sobs.

Draco smiled, "Go get cleaned up, I'm going to show you something."

Silvie sniffed, and nodded

Melanie met his eyes.

"Damn, you're tempting." 

"What book did'ya get that from?" Melanie said, grinning. 

"I was very aware of the power I had. And I took it for granted. I misused it." She frowned. "That's why I need to leave." 

After emerging back to the dormetrys,  her hair fixed and new clothes on.  Gripping his broomstick, Draco motioned for her to follow and she did, strolling beside him down the coridors and out into the courtyard.  He climbed on the broom once successfully outside, and Silvie climbed on behind him, wrapping her arms around his mid section to prevent falling off.  Draco smiled and took off, the broom flying past the great castle and to a small hill across the water.  "Isnt this illegal?"  Silvie growled, her eyes narrowing at the broom's commander.  Draco rolled his eyes, "YOu never worried about that before." he snickered, "You never had the nerve before." Silvie retorted, trying hard not to smile. 

Once landed, Draco pointed toward the meadow... the flowers were withered and dead, despite the lively scenery surrounding them.  Silvie ran to the dead flowers, "what happened to them?" she breathed, the flowers causing her heart to ache.  Draco followed, "Thats not the reason I brought you here." he breathed in her ear from behind.  Silvie looked up, "...but..." she started, Draco silenced her and wove his wand, the flowers exploding to life in beautiful hues of reds and purples.  Silvie's eyes went wide, shaking her head in disbelief, "What...what?" she stared at Draco, awaiting an anwser.  "Its a special type of plant...I got Longbottom to explain their properties." he snickered.  "They die when a human eye gazes at them, hiding their beauty and life...with a special wand trick, it will awaken them." he said with a smile, Silvie shook her head in amazement, "Their beautiful...What is the purpose of this trip?" she asked.

Draco looked to his feet, "Because you believe your heart has died... but it is hiding, and is awaiting to be brought back to life." he whispered, bending down and picking up a lovely red petaled plant... holding it out for Silvie to take.  Silvie felt an unavoidable smile explode into her face, and her familiar laugh returned.  She took the flower and threw herself into Draco's arms..."Thank you." she breathed. Draco held her close...

"You fell in love, Silvie...dont let him go." he whispered, picking up his broomstick and waiting for her to jump on.  Silvie shook her head in utter amazement...looking back at the plants.  "Thank You." she repeated, climbing back on the broomstick, tucking the red flower behind her ear.

"I didn't get that from a book, that's a direct quote." Severus replied. "You don't need to go anywhere. If you leave, that's of your own consent." 

Damon sat with his head in his hands, biting his lip to keep from exploding. He screwed up, and he knew what he needed to do. He rose form his seat, grabbing his suitcase and throwing clothes into it.

"Where are you going?" He heard Stefan ask, leaning against the door frame.

"Back to Durmstrang."