【HP】I don’t want to fall in love, I just want to mess around

There is Defense Against the Dark Arts class the next day.

To be on the safe side, Esther didn't even eat the quick-acting candy during Defense Against the Dark Arts class. Instead, she ate the candy in advance when the previous Transfiguration class was about to end.

Carrying out such small tricks under Professor McGonagall's nose still requires a certain amount of mental endurance.

Esther deliberately let go and let the quill fall to the ground. Taking advantage of the opportunity to pick up the pen, Esther stuffed the candy into her mouth.

The candy melted quickly in the mouth, and it happened to be the end of the class. Everyone was lowering their heads and taking notes, so no one saw Esther's little movements.

Almost as soon as she swallowed the candy, Esther felt her nose feel warm, and a drop of bright red blood fell on the textbook.

She quickly picked up the handkerchief and covered her nose. A steady stream of blood spurted out, quickly turning the handkerchief red.

She raised her hands high, and although she didn't open her mouth to explain the situation, others could tell what happened by looking at her look.

Professor McGonagall quickly asked her to go to the infirmary, and asked with concern if she needed anyone to accompany her.

Esther shook her head and refused, covering her nose and running all the way to the infirmary.

Mainly because the blood spurted out too fiercely, and she was really a little scared.

In the infirmary, Madam Pomfrey was preparing some simple potions. When she saw Esther's eyes widening in shock when her face was covered with blood, she quickly helped her stop the bleeding.

But the bleeding couldn't stop no matter what.

After struggling for about 10 minutes, the blood slowly stopped gushing.

Esther knew that the effect of the medicine had worn off.

The handkerchief she used to cover her nose at the beginning was completely soaked in blood, and a lot of blood dripped on her school uniform.

Although it looked scary and embarrassing, Esther actually didn't feel any discomfort in her body after the bleeding stopped.

Except for the slight numbness in my nose.

The bleeding was finally stopped, and Madam Pomfrey breathed a sigh of relief.

She checked Esther's body and made sure that she had no other diseases or was cursed, and then she really felt relieved.

"Maybe it's because the weather has been dry recently. You should go back and drink more water."

Unable to find out the reason, Madam Pomfrey could only say this: "I'll help you get a certificate. Don't go to class for now. Let's go back to the dormitory to rest for a day and see how the situation goes."

Esther nodded quickly.

Madam Pomfrey is so considerate!

He didn't even need her guidance, so he asked for leave directly for her.

Because there was a lot of blood on her clothes, Esther returned to the common room to change her clothes.

At this time, everyone went to class, so the whole castle was empty.

Esther had temporarily solved one of her worries and felt much more relaxed. She walked towards the Hufflepuff common room with relaxed steps.

On the way to the Hufflepuff common room, she saw an unexpected person.

The young man sat casually on the steps, raised his gray-blue eyes and looked at her intently, his expression showing a rare loneliness.

Esther paused in her brisk footsteps, tilted her head and looked at him in surprise: "Draco? Why are you here?"

After Draco saw her, he stood up and walked down the steps: "I'll wait for you here."

"Wait for me?" Esther was extremely confused: "How do you know that I will return to the Hufflepuff lounge at this time? And don't you have any classes today?"

Draco pursed his lips and said with a slightly unnatural expression: "Yesterday, I accidentally overheard your conversation with the Weasley twins. You asked them for props to skip class. I knew you wanted to escape. I miss Defense Against the Dark Arts every day. As for me... I don’t want to take care of that disgusting Blast-Ended Skrewt in Care of Magical Creatures, so I’ve already asked Goyle and Crabbe to ask for leave for me in advance.”

Could it be that he also heard the Weasley twins joking with her yesterday about their date in Hogsmeade?

Ah ah ah ah ah! It’s really awesome!

Esther suddenly didn't dare to look at him anymore.

She moved her eyes in a panic, and then said a little forcefully: "How can you just eavesdrop on other people's conversations?"

Draco was calmer than her: "I didn't eavesdrop on purpose, I just happened to pass by, and I only heard a few words. I only knew that you funded their research on some prank products, and they gave you a few dollars to skip class. candy."

That is to say, the subsequent conversation should not have been heard.

Esther suddenly felt alive again.

She relaxed instantly, looked at him calmly and said, "So do you know why I have to skip class today and wait for me here specifically?"

Draco nodded hesitantly, not saying what he was looking for her for, but looking at the blood stains on her clothes.

"Why are you stained with so much blood?"

Esther glanced at the blood stains on her collar and sleeves, and explained: "It's just a nosebleed. After eating that candy, your nose will bleed wildly, and then you will achieve the purpose of skipping class."

Draco sneered, folded his arms and said, "It doesn't sound reliable at all. I really don't understand why you want to fund them to do these things. Are you deliberately looking for excuses to help them because their family is so poor?"

Esther shrugged: "I just think what they studied is quite interesting, and hasn't it paid off now? I successfully deceived everyone and escaped the Defense Against the Dark Arts class."

When it came to the Defense Against the Dark Arts class, Draco's expression became a little unnatural again.

"After much thought, I feel that I should thank you in person for what happened that day."

His voice was very soft, and his eyes were looking into the distance, not knowing what he was thinking in his heart.

"You don't need to apologize to me. After all, you didn't leave me behind in the woods that day, right? We can be considered comrades who have experienced difficulties together."

Esther said.

Draco smiled and raised his chin slightly: "It was so unpleasant when we first met, but now we are so considerate of each other."

Esther also sighed with emotion: "Yeah, it's quite amazing. I have to admit that I used to be too prejudiced against you, but now that we get along with you, I find that you are a better person than I thought."

Draco snorted softly: "You didn't make me change my feelings much."

Esther has accepted the fact that he can't speak well, and now she won't be angry at this little thing.

She gave him a sweet smile and said, "That's because I've always looked good, so you think I haven't changed."

Draco rolled his eyes rudely, disagreeing with her narcissism.

"If you are really afraid of Moody's revenge on you, I can help you find a way to expel him from Hogwarts."

Finally, Draco finally revealed the reason for his coming this time: "After all, you offended him because of me."

Esther was stunned for a moment, and understood in her heart that he thought she was unwilling to take the Defense Against the Dark Arts class because she was afraid of Professor Moody's revenge.

Although she was indeed afraid of "Professor Moody's" retaliation, the "Professor" they were afraid of was not a person.

She couldn't explain this clearly, but it didn't affect her mood at this time.

"I'm not afraid of his revenge, I'm just afraid..."

Esther didn't know what to say for a moment, so she simply fell silent.