Title: Tough Act

Author: Isabel Evelyn

Disclaimers: I don't own the Harry Potter.


Chapter 8

The Fat Lady


"I just don't understand why he has to be so pig headed all the time. He knows I'm his friend and that I'll never betray him. I just can't figure out why he's suddenly becoming all high and mighty, he's mad at me for something that I can't even control," Harry ranted as he and Blaise walked back from Divination.

"I know mate, but that's just the way he is. I can't blame him though; you're spending more and more time away from the common room. You actually appear to be excited about going and studying with those Gryffindors," Blaise spat the last part out.

Harry rolled his eyes. "I'll have you know that Hermione is quite interesting. I like getting a different opinion every now and then."

"Oh, its Hermione now? Granger is a Gryffindor. Slytherins and Gryffindors are not friends."

"This is so annoying, why can't we be friends? They're not as bad as you think. You may even like them if you ever get any time to not insult them."

Blaise was about to reply when the pair saw a certain blonde Slytherin walking their way. With a quick 'cover me', Harry disappeared. Blaise sighed and prepared himself for another rant from his best friend concerning the new addition to the Slytherin house.


Harry Potter was truly an interesting boy, Headmaster Dumbledore though as he watched the boy during dinner. Professor Lupin had been livid when he came to the Headmaster's office the week before. What he had said made the headmaster very interested in finding out exactly where Harry Potter had been since he ran away from number 4 Private Drive.

"He's watching you again," Blaise mumbled as he put his fork down.

"I know. It's bloody annoying; I'm sick of him inspecting every little move I make," Harry replied. The raven haired youth looked as if he was going to continue but he quickly shut his mouth when a Draco sat down across the table from him.

For a few seconds, sparks flew between the two. Almost too calm, Draco turned to Blaise and started a conversation. Harry sighed and went back to his food. From what he could hear, the two were talking about Quidditch.

"Tryouts are tonight, aren't they?" a second year asked timidly.

Blaise nodded slightly as Draco listed the positions that needed to be filled. No one noticed as Harry quietly excused himself from dinner.

Harry was not in the common room when Draco and Blaise came back from dinner. It was very late when the green eyed Slytherin finally returned.


When Blaise and Draco woke up bright and early, Harry's bed was empty. Blaise shot a questioning look at his blond haired friend. Draco prepared for his day. To the untrained eye, he would have appeared perfectly fine, but Blaise could see the tension gathering between his friend's shoulder blades. Harry was still no place to be found so the two Slytherins left to get something to eat before the tryouts started.

The hallways were almost empty in the early morning hours. The wounds of soft footsteps and whispered conversations echoed through the hallways and the morning light streamed through the windows. The walk to the Great Hall was short and pleasant. The duo talked about how they expected the tryouts to turn out.

There were only a few people in the Great Hall when they arrived. Fruits, tea, and other basic breakfast items were on the center of the tables. At the head of the room, a familiar young man was talking to a professor.

Harry and Professor Lupin appeared to be deep in conversation. Draco eyed them suspiciously, but said nothing as he sad down next to his friends. As they started eating, the professor and student walked down the length of the great hall, talking the whole way. As they passed the end of the Slytherin table, Harry's eyes flickered towards his house mates.

"You okay, Harry?" Lupin asked, noticing the change in the boys eyes.

"Yeah, I'm fine," Harry replied quickly. "I actually have a few things to do, excuse me." And with that, Harry disappeared down the hallway.

"What was that about?" Blaise asked as he raised a piece of toast to his mouth.

"I'm not sure. We shouldn't bother, we have other things to worry about," Draco said and went back to his meal.

As the two ate, the rest of the team came and left. It finally became time for the Slythrin pair to leave or risk being late.


The next chapter should be out soon. I'm sorry this one is so short.

Isabel.Evelyn