Draco Malfoy's face darkened under everyone's stares. He had never expected Sirius Black to incite so many people to laugh at him.
"Draco, what are you doing?"
"We're all waiting eagerly."
"Be brave and tell us who the girl you love is!"
Sirius Black looked at Draco Malfoy, who still hadn't moved, and grinned.
Sirius Black suddenly realized he enjoyed this feeling. These kids were only schoolchildren, barely old enough to grow a few hairs, but teasing them made him feel as though he were back in his days as a student at Hogwarts.
Back then, they had been the biggest troublemakers at Hogwarts School, and they had taken delight in breaking school rules.
Thinking back on those days, they really had been wonderful.
But now, the former Marauders had fallen apart.
James Potter was dead. Peter Pettigrew had betrayed them and caused James Potter's death.
Even Remus Lupin had suspected him. Pettigrew had successfully fooled everyone.
"No, I won't tell you."
"Yes, I've chickened out. You can think of it that way."
Draco Malfoy absolutely refused to tell anyone who his girlfriend was. At the very least, he couldn't do so now.
Conceding defeat without hesitation, Draco Malfoy chose to leave.
"Draco, if you're willing to be brave and tell us who the woman you love is, I can agree to duel you." Sirius Black watched Draco Malfoy's retreating back, the corners of his mouth lifting into a smile.
Draco Malfoy stopped and turned to look at Sirius Black, clearly torn.
He really wanted to duel Sirius Black, but he didn't want to reveal that name.
"Thank you. It's a very tempting offer, but compared to my happiness... as for the duel, I'll definitely beat Harry Potter and then challenge you."
After speaking, Draco Malfoy nodded, immensely satisfied with