Harry followed Draco into the small shop and shook his hair out of his eyes; finding the shop warm and welcoming. "Oh, this place looks nicer without the stupid cupids flying above, throwing things at us," he smiled and laughed lightly.

Draco nodded in agreement, "They do tend to get a bit tacky during Valentine's day. I refused to let Blaise take me here in our 6th year," they sat at a table together.

"He wanted to bring you here for Valentine's day? Double date thing?" Harry asked, what Draco had actually meant blew over his head.

"Uh, yes. Of course, a double date." Draco lied and quickly picked up the menu, hiding his face.
Harry tilted his head slightly and shrugged it off, he looked through the menu, "Oh! They have good burgers!"

Draco wrinkled his nose, "They do tend to have a… wide selection." Soon the waitress made her way over to their table inquiring about drinks, Draco placing his order, "I'll have the mint green tea, please."
Harry smiled, "I'll just take pumpkin juice, please."

Draco racked his brain for something witty to talk about, not really sure what Harry liked to talk about. "So…," Harry looked up at him and smiled. "How is Quidditch going?"

"Great!" Harry smiled brightly, "Being captain is a lot more fun than I thought it would be. I have some try outs soon though. I have to replace a beater and a chaser." Draco listened to him while playing with the salt and pepper shakers. "What about you? Are you going to get back onto the team at all?"

"I don't know, I don't know if they'd want me back. I haven't played in so long," he thought to himself, trying to think of the last time he was on a broom. He then chanced a look up at Harry, who was smiling at him.

"Well, if you need someone to help you train, I could help out," Harry closed his menu, finally sure of what he wanted.

"Really?" Draco smirked, "You want to help train a rival?"

"I think it would be fun, then I can learn your technique and totally win," Harry smiled and let out a laugh, "I'm just kidding."

"Like you could beat me," Draco said casually, as the waitress came back with their drinks.

"What can I get you for today, huns?" The waitress smiled to them and pulled out her booklet.

"I'll have the tuna melt," he handed his menu to her.

Harry looked up at her, "I'll take a cheeseburger."

"Right away!" she gave them a warm smile and then made her way back to the kitchen.

"So," Draco looked to Harry, "how are you and that Ginny girl?"

Harry bit his lip and rubbed the back of his head, "Well… there is no Ginny and me… anymore,"

Draco felt his mouth fall open slightly, "Wh-What really? I'm… sorry…" Despite what Draco said, he felt a rush of happiness and excitement.

"Oh no! It's not a problem really," Harry waved his hands, "We just decided that it was better that we were friends and not together anymore. She was still into Dean and I wasn't as into her as I thought I was." Harry smiled sheepishly, "Thankfully Ron understood and didn't hold it against me, he took it rather well when I told him, me and Ginny are still friends."

Draco tried so hard to contain his smile into something graceful, rather than give him a wide, over excited smile. "Well… that's a relief, at least. Do… Do you have your eyes on someone else?" He casually stirred his tea trying to hide the fact that he was hanging on Harry's every word.

"Not really at the moment, just kind of going with the flow," Harry smiled nodding to him, "What about you?"

Draco studied his face for a moment before lowering it to his tea cup, "T-There… There might be someone. But he- They probably aren't interested."

"You should just talk to them!" Harry smiled widely, "Maybe they are!"

Draco had a slight heartache seeing Harry smile like that, "It's not that simple…"

"Here you are, sweethearts." The waitress came over and set their plates down and smiled to both of them, "Enjoy!"

Harry nodded to the waitress and thanked her before turning back to Draco, "What house are they in?"
Draco nibbled on his sandwich thoughtfully, "…Gryffindor."

Harry gasped surprised, "R-Really? Want me to spy?"

Draco let out a snort, "N-No thank you. I-I don't think it's wise to."

"Mmm okay," Harry leaned back and took a bite of his burger, "Mmm, that's good!"

"It's better than pub food." Draco politely nibbled on his sandwich and took small sips of his tea.

"Eh, the pub has their own perks," Harry smiled, he waved that comment off to get back to their previous subject. "But you should ask this person to the dance!"

Draco frowned at this, "I doubt it would go over well…"

"Well if you're sure, but believe me, it would be better to do it rather than to wonder what could have happened. Take the chance," he smiled before taking another bite of his hamburger.

Draco felt his stomach do back flips as he tried to muster up his courage, and still stay calm. "…Th-Then… W-would you…," he felt his confidence falter, "Um, do you know who you're taking to the dance?" He chickened out.

"Well, I just figured I would go. I mean if someone asks me, then I will consider it. But I don't think I am going to ask anyone." He then rubbed the back of his head, shuddering at the memories of his 4th year, "Last time I took a date to a dance it didn't turn out too good."

Draco felt a smile creep onto his lips, "I remember that, your date looked so miserable."

Harry bit his lip, "Well I was going to ask Cho, but she was going with Cederic, and then I asked the one twin and as soon as someone else came along, she booked it. But I don't think I can blame her…," he then shook his head, "I think I'll do it solo this time."

"Yes," Draco nodded to him, "I will be going solo as well. I refuse to take Pansy this time. She was awful when she saw me dancing with someone from Durmstrang."

"I didn't know there were any girls from Durmstrang." Harry once again missed one of Draco's slip-ups as it sailed right over his head. "Ron was eyeing up Fluer, kind of funny that Ron's brother married her," he laughed.

Draco decided to not correct Harry; there were no girls at Durmstrang, "I bet it was a nasty shock for him."

Harry smiled and shrugged, "A bit, but he's happy with Hermione, so it's all good." Harry smiled, "They keep saying that I am the next to find someone, but… I don't know."

"…Oh? Well… At least someone got a happy ending," Draco shrugged, not sure how to take the comment.

"Yes," Harry nodded in agreement, finishing off his burger, "But I am looking forward to the Halloween dance."

Draco nodded, "Yes I am as well. Your costume will suit you well."

"Personally, I thought the ninja would have been cool, guess I was wrong," Harry teased at Draco, sticking his tongue out slightly.

"I think the chosen one should try to look a little dignified." Draco rolled his eyes, but still had a small smile.

"Mmm, I'm not the chosen one anymore. I'm more like the 'dude that completed his mission.'" Harry waved the title off leaning back in his chair.

"You're still famous for defeating the Dark Lord… again," Draco shrugged.

"Yeah…," Harry frowned, "Maybe it will wash over soon."

Draco narrowed his eyes at Harry. It was an old habit from the many years of fighting. "Do you not like the fame?"

"No… I mean… People think they know me, but they really don't know me at all…," Harry admitted, he didn't want to seem like a jerk. He really appreciated the support, but he just wanted the attention taken off of him for a while.

"I think people will leave you alone now that it's peaceful," Draco said understanding, "They don't need a hero to swoon over."

"Yeah… by the way, I apologize," Harry looked at Draco seriously.

"For what?" Draco felt his face harden and he looked away.

"For being a jerk in the past few years, and for fooling you in second year," Harry wasn't sure if he knew at all but he may as well let it out now.

Draco glared at him, "That was cruel of you, and I… suppose I'm sorry for picking on you."

Harry smiled "Do we have an official Truce?" he held out his hand.

Draco looked at his hand and nodded taking his hand, "Truce."

They shook and Harry smiled brightly. Draco couldn't help to return the smile and reluctantly let go when he felt the time was right to. "That was good food," Harry smiled.

Soon the waitress came over and picked up the two empty plates. "Would you two sweethearts like to share any desserts?" She asked, assuming they were on a date together.

Harry just smiled and gave a small laugh, "Draco, what do you say?" He decided to go along with it, instead of correcting her.

Draco felt his face flush, "I… Alright, we'll share something. You can pick, Potter."

Harry looked through the glass window up front where all the cakes were displayed. "How about that one?" he pointed to a white cake with strawberries and white icing.

Draco nodded in agreement, "Yes, that looks good. We'll share a piece of that," he looked to the waitress.

The waitress smiled and nodded to the two boys, "Sure thing!" She then went over and cut them a slice, bringing them a plate with two forks. "There you are!" she then winked at them and left them to eat in peace.

Harry laughed when she was out of ear shot, "I felt bad correcting her, it was fun to play along with it," he then picked up a fork and took a bite.

Draco's smile faltered slightly, "Oh, yeah… that was… nice of you...," he also took a small bite and grew quiet slightly.

"Something wrong, Draco?" Harry took another bite and looked at him slightly worried.

"No," Draco gave him a fake smile, "Nothing at all."

Harry still wasn't convinced but decided to let the subject drop, "Hmm, if you say so…"

Draco continued to gaze at the table, reminding himself this isn't a date and Potter didn't like him. He was just being nice.

Harry poked him with his fork, "Something's wrong."

"Gn!" he looked up at him, "No, I told you nothing is wrong," he swat at his fork. Harry only laughed and poked him again. "Oi! Stop it, Potter!" he smacked his hand again.

Harry laughed, "S-sorry," he smiled and took another bite. Draco flushed again, Harry leaned against the back of his chair, "I'm full now," he reached into his pocket and pulled out his wallet poking through his money.

"No! I'll pay for this!" Draco quickly pulled out his own wallet and put the money on the table.

"D-Draco," Harry was surprised by how quickly he had reacted, "You really don't have to, I can pay for it..."

"It's not an issue," Draco smiled and then stood up from the table.

"Fine…," Harry stood up as well, "Then I will have to sneak money into your pocket before the day ends." Harry said as they made their way out.

"You better not!" Draco glared at him, "I'll jinx my pockets to bite you!"

Harry looked at him horrified, "I didn't even know that was possi-...," he then re-thought the statement he was about to finish, "You know what, I just shouldn't be surprised anymore."

Draco just smirked, "You'll be surprised by what we can do as wizards."

"I have been surprised each year I've come here," Harry smiled looking out across Hogsmeade, finding it hard to believe that he used to be some random kid in glasses, living under some stairs.

Draco smiled and turned to him, "Good thing you're a quick learner."