28 Days Later
A Draco/Hermione Collection
iPod Challenge
Day 14
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We are young, we run free
Stay up late, we don't sleep
Got our friends, got the night
We'll be alright
-"We'll Be Alright" by Travie McCoy
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Harry, stomach warm from some firewhiskey that Hufflepuffs had kept hidden (it was always the quiet ones, yeah?), surveyed the scene in front of him. One of the last warm nights of fall, the seventh years, in all their superior glory, had organized a private party.
Everyone making their contribution, the comradery was strong; after all, there was only one year left and what was the point of being separated when everyone could benefit from each other's special talents? Gryffindors bravely distracted the teachers, Ravenclaws, their clever organization and intelligent ways of getting things ready behind the backs of the illustrious faculty. But not to forget the ever important and friendly Hufflepuffs, the human invitations that convinced people to attend, and the scary Slytherins with special (read: intimidating) techniques to convince the underclassmen to keep tier mouths shut if they knew what was good for them. Now that the war was over, this graduating class made a pretty good team.
Harry Potter, along with multiple of his friends, had taken advantage at the chance of freedom, before they were cooped up, only occasionally venturing outside during the harsh winter. No more outdoor lunches, no more free time basking in the sunlight.
But as the sun said goodbye and the moon made its debut, Harry, who after the battles became more reserved and observant in nature, had found that flirtations were in the air for one of his best friends.
They thought they were being discreet, he knew, as they sat next to each other, each turned facing the opposite direction. The quick brush of the hands, causal glance over the shoulder was more than enough evidence for Harry to know exactly what the situation between them was. Although they saw themselves as nothing short of clever and believable, anyone with half a brain and the attention span of a hippogriff could figure it out.
Whether it was a little bit too much booze or if the cackling bonfire gave him a romantic feel for the night, Harry didn't have the heart to try to meddle nor tell anyone as he quietly watched them disappear into the shadows together, off to do things that teenagers like to do.
He should be mad or betrayed, he knew, after all that had been his enemy, even if he had changed sides in the war. But with the warm bubbling in his stomach and the smile he caught on Hermione's face was enough to make him feel like whatever those crazy two where getting up to, he could deal with it in the morning. They'll be alright.
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Author's Note.
I watched Glee's "Blame It On the Alcohol". Oh the irony in my life is amazing. Leave a review if you're a gleek like me! But it's ok, leave a review even if you're not.
Next song by Jack's Mannequin. (one of my favorite songs of all time!)
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