"Ron, we've gone over this, I've been planning it for weeks," Harry replied, sitting down on his bed in his 8th-year bedroom. After the war, Professor- um... I mean Headmistress McGonagall decided to put all of the 8th years in a separate place from the rest of their houses, all together,
"I know you have, but I never thought you would actually do it!" Ron sat down next to him, looking shocked but still excited. "So what have you decided?"
"I'm thinking a scavenger hunt." Harry thought for a second. "Merlin, that sounds so lame."
"Kinda does mate, but I'm sure he'll love it!"
"Hopefully."
They heard a rustling of papers and numerous books opening and closing. "Ron! Have you finished your essay yet!" They could hear Hermione yell from the other room.
Ron sighed. "Why do the teachers always have things due on Valentines Day?" He commented before running to the other room, with a roll of parchment in his hand, ready to face the disappointed Hermione for leaving the paper for the last minute.
Harry reached down and opened his drawer next to his bed and pulled out a piece of paper with all his ideas for tomorrow on it. It was all over the place, but somehow Harry understood the messiness on the paper. It was already 11 pm on February 13th, so he decided to get to work.
A few hours later, recipe in hand, he raced down towards the kitchen and started to throw a bunch of eggs into a few pots.
All of the house-elves looked at him weird, hoping that he hasn't gone crazy since he knows they can make it for him... right? Harry didn't notice or care, he wanted to make the food himself, feeling like it would be more personal if he did. Maybe not as tasty, but personal.
All of the elves left him room to cook what they thought was supposed to be food, and watched him hurry back up the stairs at around 5 in the morning, satisfied with what he cooked.
On the plate sat a pancake that was intended to look like a snake, but ended up looking more like a fat S, then anything else. On the top, he had Draco's favorite topping, multiple different berries, and whipped cream. In the corner of the plate sat scrambled eggs and bacon.
Harry grabbed his invisibility cloak and threw it over him, making sure not to have it touch the food. He snuck quietly towards Malfoy's room. Knowing that Malfoy would wake up in 20 minutes, Harry tried to quickly but quietly place the food on the bedside table. Next to the food, he left an origami note and a glass of water.
*Dear Malfoy,*
*Will you be my Valentine? If yes, then here's a little thing for you to do all day. Just follow these clues and find me soon. It's where you catch almost all of the snitches, and you will hopefully realize that I can be a keeper. Meet me here at noon.*
*-Your Valentine (hopefully)*
That morning Harry peaked in through the door and watched Draco get up and look over at the food with a surprised look on his face. Making sure not to make the door creak, Harry watched as Draco unfolded the little note and grin.
The blonde sat on the edge of the bed for a few seconds, holding the note with both hands, trying to think of the place. It didn't take him long before turning his attention to the plate of food and starting to gobble it down.
*Success* Harry thought before heading back to his room to prepare for the next surprise, casting one last glance to see Draco staring at the door. Harry ran off, hoping Draco didn't see him.
It was an hour later when Harry went to set up the next spot. It was a bright day with a few white cloud in the sky, perfect for flying around on a broomstick. He carried a single piece of paper over to the Quidditch pitch and stuck it on a snitch, then laid out Draco's broom and supplies with another origami note.
*Dear Malfoy, *
*Your next clue is flying around attached to a golden snitch. Good luck!*
*-Your Valentine*
He mumbled to himself something about how he was hoping it wasn't going to be a bad idea, before releasing the snitch and heading behind the stands to wait for Malfoy to arrive.
It only took 10 minutes before Draco showed up, with his first letter in hand. He walked over to the gear laying on the floor and picked up the note. He carefully unfolded it from the little origami shape, trying to straighten it out and read it. Smiling, he jumped on his broom before racing off after he saw a little glint of gold fly around in the air a few meters above his head.
Harry never took his eyes off Draco as he zoomed around the place, coming closer to the snitch each time. He watched his wind swept through his usually tidy hair, making it a mess, something that was uncommon to see. Noticing how Draco tried to push it back to place every once in a while, before giving up again. The Slytherin did all this while his grey eyes stayed locked on the snitch.
Harry thought he would get tired of watching it, but he never did. After 5 minutes, Draco sped up and caught the snitch in his hand. Holding it tightly in his enclosed fist, he lowered his broom and hopped off of it, but not before casting a smile almost in Harry's direction. Harry ducked down, trying not to be seen.
Draco pulled off the piece of paper that was attached to the snitch and put the golden sphere away, with the wings folded nicely at its side. He attempted at fixing his hair before opening the note and reading it.
*Dear Malfoy,*
*Now go to where you can see the reflection of the sunset on the water, but be careful not to anger the giant squid before you arrive at sunset.*
*-Your Valentine*
Harry watched as Draco scurried off with the note in hand, looking rather excited. Pleased, Harry went to prepare the next location.