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Chapter 9: Surpise


Harry couldn't speak; move he was even finding it hard to breathe. Across Him and Hermione on the other side of the lake was a stone table underneath a veined arch.

White roses blossomed from the veins while white dove flew around it, red and white petals fell magically from the sky as Fawkes song (which Harry knew only too well) rang out.

On the stone table Harry could make out an object but what it was he couldn't see.

"Well go on Harry," Hermione gave the raven-haired boy a push snapping him out of his daze.

"W…wait how do we know it's for me and not you?" Turning onto Hermione Harry raised an eyebrow.

Suddenly Harry felt something grab at his robes and tug in the direction of the arch. Turning his head Harry was amazed to see two doves attached.

"Those answer your question Harry?" Hermione smiled as Harry blushed.

"B…but how…I…I can't get across," grinning weakly Harry continued, "I…I guess I can't cross,"

Moving to leave Harry was stopped by Hermione's excited voice, "Harry! Harry look!"

Turning slowly Harry's mouth dropped once again. From nowhere emerald steps had risen from the lakes depths making a path for Harry to cross.

"Cross Harry!"

Gaping like a fish Harry soon found himself at the first step, "I…I can't Herm."

"Harry listen, you thought this was a stupid crush right? Would a stupid crush be worth this?"

Staying silent Harry glanced at the arch.

"Why are you afraid of letting anyone in Harry? If anyone deserves love it's you. Now go!"

The words sinking in Harry smiled at Hermione before Glancing at the sky. Taking a deep breathe Harry stepped onto the first step.

It was Hermione's turn to gasp, unnoticed by Harry, the steps had turned green.

'The colour of Slytherin! What have you done Malfoy?'

Harry released his breath at least they held, looking down at the step he smiled. Crimson the one colour that made him feel safe.

Turning to Hermione he shouted, "I think I know which house this person is from!"

Growing pale Hermione replied, "Which?"

"Gryffindor! What other house would use crimson stepping stones?"

Frowning slightly Hermione couldn't understand, it had changed green, looking back Hermione's frown vanished it was crimson!

As Harry continued along the steps Hermione was amazed, the stones changed colour for a second once Harry touched them. 'You truly are full of surprises Malfoy,'

Reaching the edge Harry glanced a look at Hermione who was smiling still. Returning his gaze at the arch Harry walked forward. Standing at the edge of the arch Harry looked down at the table.

On it was a butterfly; underneath it was a parcel and note. Reluctantly Harry disturbed the butterfly which flew around his body before heading off in the castle's direction.

Reaching for the note Harry hesitated. 'By opening this does it mean I've accepted this person's feelings?'

Removing his hand Harry frowned as words rang through his head. 'Why are you afraid of letting anyone in Harry? If anyone deserves love it's you.'

Picking up the note Harry read it:

Roses are red, violets are blue.

Things die but not my feelings for you.

I want you near me to love me so,

I want to hold you let my feelings show.

So let me in my dear Harry,

Let me show these feelings I carry.

All I want is a yes or nod of your head,

Then I would come running to your house of red.

My darling Harry I've watched you when you sit by this lake, your eyes hiding the pain inside your heart. I wish you'd let me in let me take all that pain and send it away.

When you said I would not wait, I would only pray for a while and I would not love you forever. You were wrong. You also said I was stupid but I am not.

Yours forever more

Maskedfaced.

Once again Harry's voice failed him, instead tears gathered in his eyes but only one fell. Splashing onto the note smudging the last words;

'Yours forever more'

Folding it up slowly Harry placed in his empty pocket before wiping his eyes. Picking up the parcel he was surprised at the weight of it. Frowning Harry unwrapped it.

Inside was a crimson felt box, slowly opening it Harry bit his lip wondering what was inside.

With the lid fully open Harry looked down at the box. It was a golden locket with the ying-yang symbol on the heart. But instead of the colours black and white they were Gold and Silver.

His eyes' widening Harry was shocked that someone would buy him something so expensive. Running his fingers softly across the heart he jumped slightly as the symbol separated showing the inside.

Inside and switching between gold and silver, there was three words;

I love you

Hermione stood watching nervously at Harry's back. Chewing on her lip she glanced round, how long had they been here? She was so glad it was warm.

Her mind was still boggling from the magic Malfoy must have used to bewitch the steps.

"Ready to go Hermione?" Jumping Hermione was surprised to see Harry stood in front of her.

"Harry, I didn't see you cross," Smiling Harry shrugged.

"So what was on the table?" Blushing slightly Harry told her about the butterfly. Next he showed her his note.

"O my god Harry! This is so romantic; this person must love you so much."

"Erm…yeah…but that's not it. They left this as well." Taking the locket from his pocket (hey that rhymed sowi return to story) Harry placed it in Hermione's hands.

"It…it's so beautiful." Hermione gaped at it.

"That's not all," Stroking the heart Harry watched Hermione as it once again opened.

"'I love you' Harry he loves you so much,"

"He?" Harry frowned as Hermione paled, "Who says it's a he?"

"Or she this person really loves you. That's what I meant." Returning the objects Hermione headed for the castle leaving Harry confused behind her.


----Draco----

Taking a seat at the Slytherin table Draco glanced at the red and gold one just to make sure he hadn't missed his special person.

Frowning he couldn't understand, Weasel sat there with Finnegan and Thomas but where was Granger and Harry?

"Wonder if it worked?" Pansy also was scanning the gold table.

"Where are they? I told her 6 o'clock he should have finished by now shouldn't he?" Blaize frowned at Pansy worried he had messed up.

As if on cue Hermione walked in her eyes wide. She came in eye-contact with Draco before gesturing for him to follow.

Catching on Draco rose before hurriedly walking out the great hall. In the doorway he bumped into someone sending them both flying.

His eyes narrowing Draco got up glaring at the person still lying on the floor. Uncontrolled raven-hair, emerald green eyes, HARRY!

"Harry! I'm so sorry," Rushing to help the teen up Draco was unable to stop the blush forming on his cheeks.

"It's ok Draco, I'm fine," Draco smiled which was returned by Harry. His eyes suddenly dropped to Harry's neck. There hanging from it was the locket.


...TBC not much of a cliffy aye?

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