You were spending the week at the Malfoy Manor much to your dismay since you and Draco aren’t on the best of terms after he abandoned you for Pansy Parkinson and bullied you with her, so when you got the opportunity to ditch a small birthday dinner for you, you took it.

"I'll be in my room. Just come collect me if you need anything." I gave them a fake smile, and turned towards the doors. I heard everyone shuffling behind me, getting ready to follow behind me.

I sped down the long hallway towards my room. I could hear footsteps behind me, but I refused to turn around and look back at them. I opened the door to my room and quickly stepping inside, slamming it shut behind me.

I slid down the wood behind my back slowly, my heart still racing. I wanted to avoid everyone in this damn house for the rest of the week if I could. A slight knock at the door forced me to let out a groan. I knew I couldn't ignore this situation forever— even if I wanted to— and being in his house for days only meant I'd have to face him at some point.

I am accepting defeat.

I slowly picked myself up off the floor and opened the door slightly, but no one was even there. I peaked my head out of the door and looked up and down the hallway. Completely empty.

As I went to shut the door I noticed something sitting on the floor in front of me. I bent down and picked it up. It was a small black box with a red bow on top. My face scrunched up as I looked at, confusion washing through me. I walked into my room and shut the door behind me.

I opened the box and noticed a slip of paper on top with my name on it. I flipped the parchment over and saw a note on the back. The ink was smudged slightly, like it had been freshly written.

"Happy birthday, pretty girl. Could never forget about you. P.s. you look really lovely. Yours truly"