Draco's POV

It's just as difficult as I thought it'd be.

Initially, at days end, Harry and I had to say our goodbyes. I hated it. But, he was right to know that people would worry if we didn't return at some point.

To be frank, in my mind, the only one that'd be missed would be him. But, still, I could make it through.

I got back to my dorm, and the stupid henchmen that follow me were waiting for my arrival. Guess I was wrong, to say that nobody would be waiting up for me.

Vincent got off the chair, and had an evil look on his face. "I can't believe this."

Gregory chimed in heartedly. "You told us we needed to hate Potter, now you're shacking up with the guy? What gives, Malfoy?"

I glared. "Firstly, I haven't the slightest idea how you blokes would know that. Really, this school is too much on the gossip. Secondly, 'shacking up' is a juvenile way of saying things."

Blaise walked in, an evil sneer on his face. "So, what would you call it then? Come on, fess up."

I breathed heavily, prepping myself for their wrath. "Not just shacking up. Dating."

"Potter's your boyfriend?" Vincent asked incredulously.

I nodded softly, and I could tell this was not going to end well. With that, the three boys started swearing at me. They yelled loudly, spewing venom about me continuously. Before I knew it, they were giving me a right beating for it. With it being me, I was too weak to stop them.

Harry's POV

It was dreadful to have to say goodbye to Draco. However, I knew the Gryffindor house would go batty if I didn't show up at home tonight.

When I arrived, people were gathered in the Common Room. I didn't take it as anything peculiar. It was the time of evening where this was often the case.

At least, I didn't think I would have to take it wrongfully.

The first person to approach me was Luna. Which was my first clue, seeing as this wasn't her Common Room. Nor, her school house. It was a shock that she'd be here.

"Hello Harry," Luna said softly.

I winced, trying to make sense of things. "Hey Luna. What're you doing here at this time of evening?"

"I'm here for you, silly. I was told that we needed to all talk to you about something." Luna said with a weak smile.

Nothing made sense. "Talk to me about what, Luna?"

"I know that everyone's going to try and talk you away from it tonight, but little do they know, I'm on your side. Malfoy isn't so bad." Luna whispered softly.

Of course. Bloody hell. This was going to be a hell of a night. I should've just stayed the night with Draco. Why did I bother coming back? Draco did warn me. And, I knew who would be the advocator of this intervention.

Ron walked out of the crowd, a worrisome look on his face. "Harry, why?"

"Please, Ron, don't make a big deal of this." I pleaded.

Ron shook his head. "You're with Draco Malfoy! How could I not make a big deal of it?"

"Relax Ron. There is more to it than you know. Additionally, much more than I'd care to explain. Just, Draco isn't as bad as everyone makes him out to be." I said quickly.

Ron put his hands on my shoulders. "You're wrong. He's not right for you."

"Are you trying to suggest someone else is, Ron? Because, if you go into that territory, we will be hitting a lot of bias." I shook his hands off my shoulders. "Especially coming from an ex-boyfriend."

Ron looked to me in disgust. "You aren't just my ex-boyfriend, Harry. You're my best friend. How dare you say I am doing this for selfish reason. I just know Malfoy is a right git, and that I don't want to see him hurt you."

Hermione stood up, hastily stepping forward to chime in. "He hates us. The people you call your friends, that are practically your family…he hates us all. We don't want to lose you because of his hatred. Plus, I don't fancy double-dating if your boyfriend will end up titling me a 'mud blood' throughout the whole time."

I rolled my eyes. "I can talk to him about that, okay? Just, give it a chance."

They shook their heads. "No deal. It's him, or us."

I looked to them incredulously. "You can't be serious."

"Actually, we are." Ginny said gently.

"Most of us, anyhow. We, however, will still be here." Fred and George exclaimed.

Ron looked at me with a sad look in his eyes. "I won't."

"I will," Luna said encouragingly, "I believe this deserves a chance."

Hermione scowled. "I won't. Draco will never be okay with me."

I sighed. "I hate to lose those of you who can't support this. But, I'm not going to give up on it so easily."

With that, I trudged up to my room wistfully. The loud banter far behind me