Story Title: Tears of Betrayal
Chapter 1: Arrival and Approach
Summary: Draco approaches Harry and confesses his feelings for him. How can Harry know Draco's feelings are true, when he is seen kissing another person? Can Draco explain himself, or is he making a fool out of Harry?
Slash: This is an h/d fic. It means boy meets boy. Boy dates boy. Boy loves boy. Get the picture yet? If you made it this far, I am sure you do. I just want to make sure, because I don't care for flames.
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, as much as I want to believe. Grumbles JK Rowling wrote the books. I just hide Harry and Draco in my closet. Shhhhh . . . I mean I don't do that.
Beta: Guess who? My trusty beta helper Phoenix Black! Ta Da!
Harry stepped off the train to Hogwarts, looking at the giant castle before him. It was hard to believe that he only had two years left here. He glanced at all the couples, and all the friends that laughed as they rode in the carriages. Harry sighed as he sat in the carriage alone. Hermione and Ron didn't sit with him on the train ride either, they had tossed their heads and sat down in another compartment. Harry had been forced to write short replies back to Hermione and Ron, by Vernon's orders.
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"I don't want those people coming here, boy. If they do, you will get the punishment you deserve. Don't think those freaks can save you."
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He turned down many requests to come and stay at the Weasley's because Vernon had threatened him if he did. When he reached the great hall, he would explain that he wasn't allowed to see them.
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When Harry entered the great hall, he noticed a seat next to Ron and he sat down. If Ron and Hermione noticed Harry sitting there, they took no notion of it.
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"Hermione, Ron, I wasn't ignoring you or trying to insult you guys. Vernon said I was to keep my replies short and I was not allowed to see you guys. They had me doing chores all summer, as usual. They didn't want to lose their servant."
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Hermione and Ron turned their heads and Ron spoke up first, "Sorry mate, we thought that you didn't want to be seen with us anymore."
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"Harry, did you tell Dumbledore how they treat you?" Hermione asked.
Harry chuckled in his head. Of course Dumbledore knew. He knew everything. Dumbledore had just told him not to bother his friends with such trivial things like that. It was for his own good, and his friends welfare that they not find out, such things.
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"Yes, Dumbledore knew," Harry replied.
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"And he didn't do anything?" Ron asked.
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"He said that it was the best place for me. That they would accept me sooner or later," Harry told them.
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"We're sorry Harry, we didn't know," Hermione said.
"It's all right," Harry smiled.
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Dumbledore stood up and took his fork and tapped it on his glass. "Welcome students, before we begin the feast, let us welcome the new students. Please welcome them as others have welcomed you. Let the sorting begin."
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The sorting hat straightened up and began to tell its tale . . .
"It's the time of year again
When I must separate you
It is my job to do so
And do so I will
But I said this before
And I say this again
Now is the time to stick together
For enemies shall come
And divide us they will
If we do not band together
And become a school of one
Now onto the houses
You could belong to Gryffindor
Where you carry bravery on your sleeve
You wear it proud and true
You could belong in Ravenclaw
Where your smarts get you through school
Because you think outside the box
You could belong in Hufflepuff
Where loyalty is strong
And friends are true
You could belong in Slytherin
Where the cunning and sly do lie
And the powerful does stay
Now don't be afraid
Try me on
For I am the sorting hat!"
The sorting went quickly and soon everyone was eating.
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"Earth to Harry," Ron said, waving his hand in front of Harry's face. Harry blinked his eyes and realized he was still sitting in the great hall.
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"Anything wrong, Harry? You didn't eat anything," Hermione asked.
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"I'm fine," Harry replied.
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"Come on, we got to show those dwarfs where to go," Ron said as Hermione slapped him on the head. "Oi! What did you do that for?"
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"Because Ron, you can't call them that! Show some common respect," Hermione huffed as she walked to the front of the first year Gryffindors.
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Harry turned to walk with the Gryffindors and turned as saw Draco Malfoy staring at him. When he noticed Harry was looking in his direction he quickly shifted his eyes and followed the Slytherins. What was that all about? he wondered as he walked to the Fat Lady's portrait.
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He heard Hermione say "Beetle Sprout," and the first years followed her in. She gave the usual, telling them where they sleep, and the basics of living at Hogwarts. Then she went on in detail about the importance of doing their homework and getting a good night sleep. She would have continued on for hours if it was not for Ron who cut in. "Hermione, let the little kids go to bed now. You can lecture them later."
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"We'll I suppose you're right," she sighed as they went to their dormitories.
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Harry woke up the next morning refreshed. He had actually had a night of peaceful sleep. He had no visions of Voldemort and for all the galleons in the world he hoped he was dead. Fat chance, he thought, heading to the bathroom. He showered before his room mates had even gotten out of bed. He put on his robes and then proceeded back to his room to wake Ron up.
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"Ron wake up," Harry said shaking Ron. He took a step back as Ron waved his arms wildly.
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No! Get the spiders, Harry! Don't let them get me!" Ron's screaming woke everyone in the dorm up and Ron finally opened his eyes. Harry was grinning madly.
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"Don't worry Ron, I won't let them evil spiders get you," he winked.
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"Shut up Harry," Ron said throwing his pillow at Harry's face. When Ron was finally ready, they walked out to the common area where Hermione was waiting for them.
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"What was all the commotion about?" She asked them as they walked to the Great Hall.
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"Ron had a little nightmare. The spiders were attacking him," Harry chuckled.
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Ron turned red as Hermione giggled. "It wasn't that funny," he muttered.
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"Of course it was, Ron," Harry patted Ron on the back, "It was the highlight of my day."
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"Potions first thing in the morning. What did I do to deserve Malfoy and Snape all in one class first thing in the morning?" Ron moaned.
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"Maybe it was not doing your homework and copying me all these years?" Hermione suggested.
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Ron frowned and pretended to think for a moment, "No, that can't be it." Hermione whacked him across the head. "Fine, fine that must be it."
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"I am so excited!" Hermione squealed. "Another new year of learning at Hogwarts."
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"Keep it down, will you? Some of us are trying to enjoy the little break we have left before classes officially begin," Ron said.
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Hermione turned to Harry, "Aren't you excited?"
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"Uh . . . yeah sure," Harry said although he wasn't quite sure what she was talking about.
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They arrived in Snape's class and sat down in their usual seats. Snape just glared back at them and started his usual welcoming.
"You are now in your sixth year of potions at Hogwarts. Some of you are here from talent," he glanced at Draco. "And some of you, may not be here for long," Snape said glaring at Harry.
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"And why Professor Snape, are you glaring at me when you speak of those who may not be here for long? I do believe I have carried on into your class," Harry said speaking up.
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Snape looked shocked that Harry actually spoke up openly against him. "Is that so? What are the ingredients in a polyjuice potion Potter?" he asked coldly.
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"Fluxweed, Horn of a Bicorn, Knoxgrass, Lacewings Flies, Leeches, and Skin of a Boomslang," Harry said looking directly at Snape.
"What are the ingredients Wolfsbane Potion?"
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"Aconite, Belladonna, Bicorn horns, Black beetle eyes, Blood, Boomslang, Gillyweed, Hair, Horned slugs, Lionfish, Monkshood, Nettles, Porcupine claw, Snarled claw, Strings of fangs, Spiders, and Unicorn Horns. Anything else, sir?" Harry said almost smiling.
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"That will be all, Potter. Someone must be feeding you answers," Snape sneered.
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Snape turned around and continued to explain how to make a shrinking potion as Ron whispered to Harry, "That was brilliant, mate."
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Soon potions was over, not too soon Harry thought and they headed out of the classroom.
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"Hey Potter!" Draco yelled from behind.
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"Go on," Harry told Ron and Hermione.
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"You sure?" Ron asked.
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"Yeah I will catch up." Ron and Hermione nodded and walked off as Draco caught up to Harry.
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"What do you want Malfoy?" Harry asked.
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"I wanted to see if you'd meet me after your next class today in the astronomy tower?" Draco asked Harry.
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"Why?" Harry asked.
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"I wanted to talk to you about something."
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Harry considered the possibility it could be a trap, but decided he seemed to be changing for the better. "Alright."
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He could have sworn that he saw Malfoy grin as they headed to their separate classes.
