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Warnings: Just language.
Harry had been sitting in his dorm for an hour just thinking. He thought his life was already messed up as it was with an evil snake faced git trying to AK him. Now he had Draco Malfoy asking for protection. He sat back on his bed and started to relax.
Ron came bustling through the dorm startling Harry.
"Hey mate." Ron sais happily as he walked over to his own bed plopping down on it ungracefully.
"How was the rest of the feast?" Harry asked. Ron beamed.
"Pretty brilliant actually." Ron said excitedy.
"How long did the sorting take?"
"Pretty long. There were so many." Ron said sighing. "So how you feeling?"
"Better." Harry said truthfully.
"Good. I think I know what was wrong with you." Ron said. Harry looked at him confused. "Malfoy. That's what it is." Harry started to laugh at the statement. Remembering how just and hour earlier Draco had come to 'check him out'. Ron was laughing along with him when Dean and Seamus came walking into the dorm.
"Hello my wonderful dorm mates!" Seamus said in his irish britian accent.
"What's got you in high spirits?" Harry asked. "Just get done snogging Gin or something?" Harry asked as a joke. Rons face flushed and he looked at Seamus.
"Well actually-"
"Don't finish that sentence." Ron said quickly. Dean laughed walking over and sitting on the foot of Harrys bed.
"So what was with Malfoy following after you during the Sorting?" Dean asked an amused look spread on his face.
"Yeah. What? Did Malfoy finally realize he better claim you before someone else decides to?" Seamus said wriggling his eyebrows.
Harry could feel the blush spreading across his face.
"So it's true!" Dean yelled out. Seamus chuckled.
"No!" Harry exclaimed.
"Harry would never go for the ferret!" Ron said in a fake shocked voice. Harry started laughing and then nodded in agreement.
"Oh come on you have to admit he's a pretty good looking bloke." Dean said. Ron sat back in his bed and looked at his best friend to see his reply.
"Sorry but, never would I think of being with Malfoy of all people." Harry said.
"But do you think he's hot?" Seamus asked. Ron sat up curiously awaiting his friends answer.
"Well I mean- he's- and yes alright I think he's eh- cute. In his own arrogant gittish was." Harry admitted. Rons mouth dropped open.
"Oh Merlin someone get Madam Pomfrey." Ron said standing and walking across the room to Harrys bed where both Seamus and Dean were.
Dean looked at Ron. "Why?" Ron started to laugh.
"Harry Potter just said he thought Malfoy, the amazing bouncing ferret was- cute." Dean and Seamus burst into laughter. Harry however blushed. Deeply. Ron tried to suppress his laughter but failed miserably.
"Alright. I'm tired." Seamus said breathlessley after minutes of laughing. He stood and made his way to his bed. All of them changed into pajamas and got into their beds.
"Do you guys think I should go for 'Mione?" Ron asked aloud.
"Depends." Dean said.
"On what?" Ron asked the dark skinned boy.
"If you like being bossed around often." He replied. Harry and Seamus started laughing. Harry was about to sit up and get a look at Rons face, but quickly decided against it. He was more drained of energy then he had thought.
"Ha so funny. I happen to think it's cute when she bosses people around." Ron said. Seamus groaned.
"We don't want to hear about your liking to Hermione!" Seamus said.
"Fine." Ron said.
"Night." Harry said.
"Night!" The other three called out in unison.
Harry quickly drifted off into a much needed sleep.
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"Harry! Wake up mate!" Ron yelled giving Harry a shove to wake him up.
"Sorry!" Harry said sitting straight up in bed .
"It's alright. But still hurry. I don't want to be late for breakfast. Harry jumped out of bed and ran about getting ready for the new day.
"Lessons today." Ron said as Harry started to walk out of the dorm. Harry turned and grabbed his bag that carried everything he would need for the day.
"Let's go shall we." Harry said smiling.
"Feeling alright today mate?" Ron asked in slight confusion. "What has you in such a good mood?"
"I don't know actually." Harry said truthfully. "Where's Dean and Seam'?"
"Already headed to breakfast." Ron informed him.
"Oh well alright. Let's go." He said this time walking out of the dorm. He made his way down the steps to get the the commons room. Hermione smiled when she seen her two friends walking down.
"Goodmorning." She said happily.
"What's got you in a good mood?" Ron asked Hermione the same question he had asked Harry.
"It's our first day of lessons as seventh years. You should be excited Ron!" She said.
"Yeah okay." Ron said sarcastically. Him and Harry both started to laugh. Hermione just huffed and walked off toward the exit. Ron and Harry following right behind her.
Once Harry and Ron caught up to Hermione and were on either side of her they all fell into a medium speed pace. Harry reached behind Hermione and stabbed Ron with his finger. Causing Ron to jump and rub his arm. He craned his neck to look at Harry.
'Talk to her.' Harry mouthed. Darting his eyes to the back of Hermiones head. Ron shook his head fervently.
'Scared.' Ron mouthed.
"If you two are done talking behind my back, literally, I would like to let you know after breakfast our first class is potions." She said causing the two boys to look foward again. "With Slytherin." She added before walking ahead of them.
"Bloody great. Get to deal with a bunch of Slytherins our first lesson of the year." Ron complained. Harry nodded in agreement. He only hoped Draco Malfoy wouldn't be in the group.
Harry and Ron pushed the oak doors of the Dining Hall open and stepped in. They made their way over to their seats not getting any insults from the Slytherin table. Harry sat down confused at the quietness from the snakes.
"Bout time you two got in here." Hermione said elbowing Ron as he took his seat next to her.
"Not our fault you walked on without us." Ron argued.
"That it is not Ronald. Harry you've been awfully quiet this morning. Are you alright?" Hermione asked her friend worriedly.
Was Harry alright? No. As of right now he was not. He had been in a better mood when he had woken up. It was until now he remembered he would be questioning Malfoy. He didn't know what the night held for him, but he sure hoped the outcome would be good.
"Fine." Harry lied. He couldn't wait to get this questioning over with, but was Malfoy still mad at him? He didn't think the boy would get so mad over Harry wondering why Malfoy cared all of the sudden. Maybe it's just his way of showing he's changed. Harry thought to hisself.
"Eat. You need to." Hermione said to Harry. He nodded and picked up an apple. He took a big bite of it then looked across the room to the Slytherin table. Green met grey and grey was furious. Harry didn't know what to think so he looked away hoping Malfoy didn't see the sudden sadness on Harrys face.
Sadness? Why was Harry getting sad over something like Malfoy being angry with him?
"Do you think Potions will be good this year?" Ron asked. Harry looked at his bestfriends.
"Potions will always be good now that Snape isn't teaching it." Harry drawled. Ron nodded.
"I honestly don't see why you two didn't like Snape. He is a good teacher." Hermione snapped at the two. Ron looked at the girl in confusion.
"Bloody hell 'Mione. This is Snape we're talking about. The git has always been down right evil to me and Harry." Ron said to her.
Hermione just lifted her chin in the air and harrumphed. "Maybe if you'd learn to become decent in potions and didn't mess everything up he wouldn't have been so mean all the time." Hermione said in defence of the ex potions teacher.
"I'll have you know I'm decent in potions now." Ron said. Hermione smiled sweetly and turned to him.
"I know Ron. I'm sorry it's just the two of you may have not noticed it because of your hatred, but Snape was a good teacher." Hermione said softly.
"I 'sppose your right. Everyone did seem to get good marks, except me and Harry." Hermione let out a giggle at Rons statement.
"Thanks Ron." Harry said in a sarcastic tone. Ron clapped a hand over his mouth.
"My bad mate." Ron apologized.
"It's fine. I know I'm horrible at Potions." Harry admitted. Hermione gave a quick nod. Harry just rolled his eyes while letting out a little laugh.
"You know we may have gotten rid of Snape in Potions, but we still have him for Defence Against the Dark Arts." Hermione said in a matter of fact tone.
Ron answered but Harry wasn't listening. He lifted his head to look at the Slytherin table again. Draco looked up at the same time and this time instead of anger filled eyes Harry met an apologetic stare. Draco turned his eyes away from Harry and went back to talking to his friends Pansy Parkinson and Blaise Zabini.
"I can't help thinking this is going to be the best year ever." Ron mumbeled, his mouth full of food. Hermione slapped his arm.
"Don't speak with your mouth open. I swear Ron sometimes I feel like your mother." Ron paled. Harry snickered. Ron probably thought it was weird because he happened to like Hermione, and if she was thinking she was acting like his mother that would just be- weird.
"Harry are you playing Quidditch this year?" Ginny asked. Who was sitting just a few seats down across from Luna. Harry shrugged at the question. Did he have time to play Quidditch? With getting rid of Voldemort and all he wasn't quiet sure.
Harry heard loud laughter coming from the other side of the room. He looked toward the sound to find that Draco Malfoy was staring at him. Harry looked away quickly completley aware of Draco still watching him.
A bell chided through the Dining Hall signaling for their lessons to start. Harry stood quickly, picking up his bags. "Let's go."
"Why in such a hurry?" Ron asked.
"It's quiet a walk down the dungeons. Don't wan't to be late to our first lesson." Harry said turning on his heels and hurrying out of the Dining Hall. Hoping his class didn't consist of a certain Slytherin.
"Harry wait up!" Ron yelled as he and Hermione rushed to catch up with their friend. Harry slowed his pace a little.
"Bloody hell." Ron said breathlessly. "That eager to get to Potions?"
Harry had to think for a second. "Professor Slughorn is my favorite teacher. Can't wait to see him is all." Harry lied. Nice thinking Harry. Harry thought to hisself. In truth Slughorn was one of his favorite teachers.
Before the trio knew it they were in the Potions class room. Harry walked over to sit at a table near the back of the room, Ron right beside him. Hermione sat in the front with Lavender. The class started to form and Harry was relieved when Draco never came into the potions room.
Slughorn walked into the room of the chattering students with a smile on his face.
"Welcome to seventh year potions!" He said happily. The Slytherin side of the room booed and the Gryffindor started whispering. Professor Slughorn went on through his introductory telling about the tasks they would most likely be doing for the year.
"This year the potions will be more advanced tha-" Slughorn was cut off by the door swinging open and hitting the wall. Draco Malfoy stepped inside the class room and made his way over to sit next to Theodore Nott. Harry felt like sinking right then and there. He really didn't want to have to see Malfoy until tonight at the questioning. Looks like fate had different plans. "Mr. Malfoy how nice of you to join us. May I ask where you've been?"
"Nurse." Draco said.
"Hope you are feeling well." Professor Slughorn said. Draco nodded and the professor continued on. Harry looked over at Draco to see if he seemed ill or anything. He certainly did not seem that way this morning at breakfast.
"The git probably just wanted attention." Harry said under his breath. Ron snorted.
"That my friend is more than likely correct." Ron said making Harry to smile.
"Today I am assigning you essays. I know it is the beginning of the year but the essay will be on why learning Potions is beneficial to you." The whole class groaned.
"Alright everyone, I know your not too happy about this but to make it easier on you how about pairing up with partners." The whole class seemed to be happier about that and everything was noisy again. Professor Slughorn frowned.
"Can I have everyones attention please!" He yelled out. "I will be picking the partners." Everyone groaned again. "Don't be sad young ones. This is a chance for you to get to know someone."
"You can start working today. Mr. Thomas and Mr. Goyle. Ms. Ganger and Ms. Greengrass. Mr. Weasley and Mr. Nott. Hmm. Mr. Potter who to put you with?" Harry looked around the room to see who his options were. It was down to Malfoy, Zabini, or Crabbe. Please let it be Zabini, or Crabbe. Anyone but- "Ah. Mr. Malfoy."
Harry slumped in his seat. Professor slughorn continued to call out names. "Ms. Brown and Ms. Parkinson."
"Sorry mate." Ron said under his breath to his friend. Harry just nodded.
"Feel sorry for you too. Have fun working with Nott." Harry said to his friend as he stood to go sit with Theodore Nott. Draco stood and allowed Ron to sit and made his way over to Harry.
"Look about yesterday-" Harry started once Draco sat.
"I get it alright Potter. You may have agreed to the truce, but that doesn't mean we've got to become all good friends with eachother." Malfoy spat. Harry was confused. Usually when Malfoy wanted something he continued to work at getting it until he eventually got it. What was with the boy?
"That's it then?" Harry asked venom lacing his words. It's not his fault Malfoy was being nice and it scared the shit out of him. Draco sneered and stood up. "Where you going?"
"To ask for a new partner." Draco snarled, then stalked off toward Professor Slughorns desk. Harry watched as Draco asked for someone else to work with, but Slughorn wasn't allowing it.
"Sorry Mr. Malfoy everyone else is paired up. You're just going to have to learn to become friends." Harry heard Slughorn tell Draco. Draco huffed and reluctantly walked back over to Harry. He plopped down in the seat and sat back.
"Well that was no use what so ever." Draco said.
"Malfoy will you listen for a minute." Harry asked. Draco turned in his seat so he was facing Harry.
"What?" He asked. Harry relaxed. Atleast Malfoy was going to let him explain.
"Last night you caught me at a bad time." Harry said.
"How so? You looked perfectly fine." Your one to talk. Harry thought of what Draco had told Slughorn when he arrived to class late.
"I wasn't feeling well, and you were being nice to me." Harry explained. Draco looked at him.
"Oh." Was all the blonde said. Harry nodded.
"Well are we still meeting tonight?" Harry asked the older teen.
"If you'd like." Draco responded. Harry nodded again. "Alright. Right after supper?"
"Yes." Harry said pulling out some parchment and a quill. "Now what do we write for this stupid essay?"
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