When Harry went into the common room, Hermione was waiting for Harry. She had an angry look on her face.
"Hey Hermione, what's up?"
"Lets see Harry, the fact that you keep disappearing, and you don't tell anyone where you're going."
"Hermione, its nothing. And I don't think it's any of your business anyway. You are my best friend but still, let me breath" Harry said and went up stairs. He took off his shoes and jumped into bed without changing first. He was asleep before he could count to 30.
The next morning at breakfast, Henrietta delivered something to Harry. It was the letter from Draco.
"What's that?" Ron asked, his mouth full of sausage.
"Just a letter." Harry said getting up and walking out of the great hall. When he was in a deserted corridor he opened the letter and began to read.
"Harry,
I told you last night that I would send word to you when we could next meet. Well I have good news and bad news. The good news is that we could sneak out to the quidditch pitch tomorrow night. Bad news is that Crabbe knows. He saw us kissing in front of the fat lady. He exploded at me when I got back to our common room. We need to be a little bit more secretive about where we hold out public displays of affection. Ill sees you in class.
Hugs and kisses,
Draco."
Harry read the letter three times and still couldn't believe what he had read. Crabbe had seen them kissing last night. How long would it take for the whole school to know? Could Draco stop him? Was there a way to stop him? Harry walked back into the great hall, looking a bit green.
"What's wrong Harry? You look ill" Dean Thomas said. Harry shook his head. He met eyes with Draco who nodded at him.
"I feel a bit ill. Im gonna go to the bathroom." Harry said, and left the great hall again. Five minutes later he was met by Draco in the boy's lavatory.
"Harry, you look horrible," he said, brushing his messy black hair out of his eyes.
"That's because I just read your letter." Harry said, sitting down on the floor. He pulled his knees to his chest.
"Harry, it will be ok. If he says anything ill give him a good kick in the pants." Draco said and Harry laughed.
"Like that will stop him." Harry said, and Draco sat down next to him.
"So he knows were together. Big deal. I don't think he would tell anyone. Besides, I think he likes goyle." Draco said, smirking.
"How can you tell?" Harry asked, resting his head on Draco's shoulder.
"Because, he stares at him with dreamy eyes like you used to do with me last year. And he gives any excuse to touch him." Draco said.
"Wow. I hope your right" Harry said, kissing his cheek. Draco moved his head to look Harry in the eyes. Then he moved in closer, and pressed his lips onto his. Harry wrapped his arm around his neck to bring him in closer. Draco had his hands wrapped in Harry's hair. They left the bathroom and went to their classes. First up for Harry was defense against the dark arts. Harry took his seat and took out his book. Then professor lupin came in.
"Hello Harry. Class doesn't start for another 20 minutes. Why are you here?" he asked.
"Well, I was hoping you could answer some questions for me." Harry asked. Professor lupin nodded and Harry started asking questions about his parents. 20 minutes flew by and students started to arrive. Once everyone had arrived, professor lupin started class. Then Ron passed Harry a note.
Where did you go?
I went to the bathroom. I felt sick.
Well you could have told us. We were looking all over for you.
Sorry. Ill tell you next time mummyOh very funny. Maybe you should go see Madame pomfrey.
Harry raised his hand.
"May I go see Madame pomfrey, professor im feeling ill." Harry said. Lupin nodded and Harry got his stuff and left. Instead of going to see pomfrey, he went to see Draco in herbolgy. Harry tapped on the glass and waved at Draco. Draco waved back, but got strange looks from his classmates. When the bell rang, Draco darted out of class to meet up with Harry.
"Hey, potter!" he called and Harry turned around. Draco was with Crabbe and goyle.
"What malfoy?" Harry sneered.
"I still can't believe you fainted" Draco said, laughing. Harry's eyes widened, and he could feel tears coming. Harry hated it when Draco brought this up because it made him sound weak. Harry started to walk away while Draco stood there and enjoyed his laughter. Harry went into the boy's bathroom to calm down. Ten minutes later, Draco came in.
"Harry, im so sorry for bringing that up. I know I shouldn't have and I know your upset." Draco said, rushing into his arms, pulling harry into his chest.
"….Its ok. I know it was just an act. But why act like that if Crabbe knows?" Harry asked, wiping his eyes.
"You've been crying? Oh Harry, I really didn't want to make you cry." Draco said, looking into his eyes.
"Im fine." Harry said, giving him a weak smile.
"Well, if I start being nice to you, then my slytherin rep will be destroyed." Draco said. Harry sighed.
"Well, there's nothing much we can do. Why don't we eat dinner together tonight? I can have dobby make us something in secret." Harry said.
"You always think of the greatest plans," Draco said kissing his lips.
"I know" Harry said, smiling.
