“You really need to study, my girl. Especially after the way you acted earlier. What were you thinking? Do you really not realize that the consequences of your actions could be serious?”

She shook her head quickly, her eyes widening in surprise. “No, absolutely not, Draco. I'm perfectly aware of that. I know that I am in big trouble right now, but there has to be another way. There has to be something I can do to fix my problems without causing myself any kind of punishment. Please tell me what I can do”, she pleaded.

Draco sighed heavily, his expression softening a bit as he leaned forward slightly. “Okay,...