Harry and Seamus: Darkness Falls

Chapter 3 – Draco's Recovery!

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WARNING – This story may contain explicit sexual/erotic content/themes and may contain course language throughout the story. This is not suitable for young readers. This is for a mature audience!

Harry tossed and turned most of the time, and barely got any sleep, as he was filled with regret and guilt over attacking Draco. With it still being dark outside, breakfast won't be ready for another few hours, Harry gave up trying to get some sleep, he decided to get dressed and head down to the hospital wing to check on Draco. Harry noticed his books on his bedside table; he grabbed them and shoved them into bag along with his school books.

Harry picked up the Marauder's Map and opened it.

"Mischief Managed", said Harry as he tapped the map with his wand.

Harry took a quick look at the map to see if the corridors were empty. He put the map in the pocket of his jumper, and threw his back over his shoulder and set off. When Harry reached the hallways, the lights were put out.

"Lumos", whispered Harry pointing his wand up in the air.

With limited sight, he finally arrived at the hospital wing ten minutes later.

"Cho, what are you doing here?" asked Harry.

"Oh, hi Harry, I decided to spend night here, I wanted to make sure Draco was alright", replied Cho.

"Do you know Draco quite well?" asked Harry.

"Yes, he's my second cousin", replied Cho.

"Cousin, you two are related?" asked Harry is disbelief.

"It's not something we like to admit but yes, please keep this between us Harry?', asked Cho

"Yes sure", replied Harry

"Thank you", replied Cho with a gracious smile.

"So, how is he?" asked Harry.

"He's going to be fine. Madam Pomfrey has given him something for the pain, which surprisingly knocked him out", replied Cho.

"It's strange to see him so relaxed", chuckled Harry.

"He's always so tense isn't he", said Cho

Harry sat down the chair on the other side of the bed and found it faced Cho and the entrance of the hospital ward.

"Even though I don't agree with how you reacted but I can understand why you did it", said Cho.

"Mmmm, you think so, I think I over reacted a little", said Harry with uncertainty in his voice.

"Maybe, but no one blames you", replied Cho.

"Can I say, I don't think that Draco tried to hurt or get to you? He's been confused for a while and this whole Veela business hasn't helped", said Cho.

"Do you think Draco will be pissed?" asked Harry.

"He can be... surprisingly forgiving and I think in this instance, he'll forget about it", replied Cho.

"He never struck me as the forgiving type", replied Harry.

"Do you mind if I leave to get some sleep?" asked Cho

"No, go ahead, I'll keep an eye on him", replied Harry.

Harry watched Cho leave as he opened his back and took out the books he was reading the night before. Harry sunk into the chair to get comfy and took of his shoes and put his feet on the edge of the bed.

An hour and a half had passed since Harry arrived in the hospital.
Harry was deep into his book when he didn't realise it was now light outside until he heard the rain hit the windows. Looking out of the window, Harry saw that it was a gloomy and dark outside which pretty much summed up how he felt.

"Potter, what are you doing here?" asked Draco

"I couldn't sleep so I decided to check up on you, to see if you're okay", replied Harry.

"But why?" asked Draco.

"I don't know, guilt", replied Harry.

"B-b-but you be too pissed off with me not to visit", said Draco.

"I am pissed but I know I overreacted", replied Harry.

"I truly am sorry about what happened", said Draco.

"Why did you do it?" asked Harry.

"I think you may know why", replied Draco.

"So are you?" asked Harry

"Yes", replied Draco who was tearing up.

"Why did you kiss Seamus?" asked Harry.

"Because I'm jealous that he has you", replied Draco.

"I-I-I I don't know what to say", said Harry with hesitation in voice.

"I'm so lost and I don't know what to do", said Draco who broke down in tears.

"I know it's not easy, but it gets better in time and what about this Veela business?" asked Harry.

"Well, Snape told me that a Wolfs Bane potion should help with the animal instincts but for now, we'll have to wait", replied Draco

"I hope it works", said Harry.

"Harry", said Draco.

"Yeah", replied Harry.

"Can we put this petty rivalry bullshit behind us, aren't you tired of hating each other?" asked Draco.

"I'd like to but I think its best between us. Seamus will to pissed off at you for kissing him and at me for being here, Ron will be Ron and Hermione will act like she's okay with it but inside she won't be", replied Harry.

"I agree", replied Draco.

"What, you do, excellent", said Draco.

"You best get off to breakfast, you don't want to raise any suspicion", said Draco.

"Alright, get well Draco", said Harry.

"Thanks Potter", replied Draco who winked at Harry.

"Oh before I leave, I'd try and apologise to Seamus", said Harry.

"I think I'll do just that", said Draco, who gave a smile of reassurance.

Harry smiled back at Draco as he left the hospital wing. The corridors were filled with 1st years trying to find their way to the Great Hall, which always made Harry laugh and laughed even more when noticed a 1st year walk into the girls bathroom instead of the boys.
Harry managed his way through the corridors, nearly tripping over the 1st years twice. He saw that Seamus, Ron and Hermione were already at breakfast.

"There's Harry now", said Hermione.

"For once he isn't covered in blood", said Ginny,

"Harry", said Seamus while standing up.

"Seamus", replied Harry who was standing in front of Seamus, ignoring the Slytherin's snide comments.

"Where have you been?" Seamus.

"I couldn't sleep, so I went to check on Draco", replied Harry.

"But why?" asked Seamus.

"I felt slightly bad", replied Harry.

"You shouldn't do", said Hermione.

"Draco wants to apologise to you Seamus", said Harry.

"Really", replied Seamus in a serious but sarcastic tone of voice.

"Yeah, I think you should be the bigger man and accept it", said Harry.

"Harry's right Seamus", said Hermione.

"We better head up to potions", said Hermione.

"Double potions, anyone else excited?" asked Ron.

"Yeah, totally", said Harry sarcastically.

Both Seamus and Ron laughed, while Hermione on the other hand didn't.

"What do we have after Potions?" asked Ron.

"We have a lesson, and then Defence Against the Dark Arts, and then another free lesson followed by a study period", replied Hermione.

"That's not to bad", replied Ron.

With Professor Slughorn as the new Potions teacher, Harry found that his marks were better than last year with Snape in charge.

"Today class, we're going to be brewing Felix Felicis, a powerful love potions", said Professor Slughorn.

"The text books are in the cupboard, you get to keep them for the rest of the year, make sure you take good care of them, and you have two hours to brew this potion, so take your time", said Professor Slughorn.

Everyone quickly rushed to cupboard to grab their copy, until the last was left, Harry had no choice but to take the tatty, worn out book.
Harry and Seamus teamed up and Hermione and Ron teamed up.

"Harry we need honey, rose petal, clover (3 leaf to 4), and basil", said Seamus

"Okay, I'll go and get them", replied Harry.

Harry looked into the potions book he picked up to find that the instructions had been changed, which he followed without hesitation, and two hours had passed.

"Gather round class", said Slughorn.

"Only one couple have managed to brew the potion perfectly and that was Harry and Seamus, well done to both of you and here are your own veils of Felix Felicis.

Hermione wasn't happy that it was Harry and Seamus who brewed it perfectly as she was the one who usually brews everything to perfection.

With the class now over, the group headed to the common room, to talk about the events of the previous day.

"So what are you going to do about Malfoy?" asked Hermione.

"I think it's a good idea to let him apology to Seamus and then let be after that", replied Harry.

"I'm feeling a little restless, I think I might go for walk in the fresh air to organise my thoughts", said Harry as he grabbed his bag and left.

"Bye Harry", replied Seamus.

"That's a little odd, isn't it", said Hermione.

"It's Harry being Harry", said Ron.

Harry was actually going the Hospital wing to see Draco.

"Harry, what a surprise", said Draco.

"What brings you here?" asked Draco.

"I need to ask you something, You-Know-who believes that my Prophecy for tells of someone in his ranks betraying him. Do you know who that is?" asked Harry.

"Yes, but you must promise me that you won't tell anyone who it is", said Draco.

"I promise", said Harry.

"it's me, I've been asked by Dumbledore over the summer to act as a spy like Snape to deceive him", replied Draco.

"Snape's a spy", said Harry.

"Yes, I thought you knew", replied Draco.

"No I didn't", replied Harry.

"I think I better go", said Harry.

"Okay, you're not mad are you?" asked Draco.

"No, just a little upset", replied Harry.

Harry left the wing in a hurry and headed up to Dumbledore's office.

"Sherbet Lemons", said Harry.

Harry waited for the stairs to spiral down; Harry got on and waited a minute to get up there. Harry knocked on the door.

"Come in Harry", shouted Dumbledore.

"What can I do for you?" asked Dumbledore.

"Snape and Malfoy are spies", said Harry in a really angry tone of voice.

"Yes, I'm sorry I didn't tell you, but I did it for your own good", said Dumbledore.

"So whats going to happen?" asked Harry.

"We're going to carry on doing what we're doing until we find all the Horcrux's", said Dumbledore.

"Harry, I must speak to you in private tonight?" asked Dumbledore.

"Sure what time?" asked Harry.

"8Pm, here in my office", said Dumbledore.

"Oh Harry, about Draco, he'll be let out of the hospital wing later today", said Dumbledore.

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