Disclaimer: I don't own these two sexy, gorgeous, oh-so-yummy boys. But JK
Rowling does, so lucky her.
I'd just like to thank everyone who's reviewed so far. I hope I'm heading where you guys want this to go.
On with the story.
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Harry collapsed onto the largest couch in the Gryffindor common room, landing uncomfortably on something hard and sharp in his robe pocket. Remembering Malfoy's diary, he gently pulled the small book out. On arriving in the common room, Harry had remembered the trip to Hogsmede and thanked god for the lack of students. Flipping through the pages, Harry also noticed drawings as well as long paragraphs of scribbly writing.
They're beautiful, Harry thought as he stopped to admire one of the full- page sketches. After a while of looking over the drawing and thinking the two figures in it looked vaguely familiar, it dawned on Harry that he was in fact looking at a detailed drawing of himself and Draco.
He sighed, wondering why Draco had been so cruel. Flicking to the last page, he finished reading the last entry that had been written.
"I wish that I could explain to him what's going through my head, but he'd never understand. Or would he? And do I want to risk it? God, I could get lost in those mesmerising jade pools, running my fingers through his silken raven hair. But like that's ever going to happen. Then again, he did kiss back, right?"
Harry noticed the page was littered with little splat marks that the tears had left as they fell onto the page. He had made Draco cry, but then Draco had made him cry also. He pondered for a moment, trying to let it sink in that Draco actually loved him, no, it couldn't be right, could it? After all, it was still April fools day. but would Draco go to all this trouble? Would he go to all the effort of putting a whole journal together to humiliate Harry just for one April fools joke?
After much contemplation, Harry decided that he didn't know Draco very well as he couldn't decide whether or not this was a joke. If it wasn't, then Draco really hated being in Slytherin, and he also hated be away from Harry, but how could that be? Harry thought, he hates me; he treats me like a piece of shit. Harry couldn't get his head around it, so he did the only thing he could think of and went off to find Hermione.
Upon entering Hogsmede the first person Harry saw was Crabbe, who was desperately screaming out for Draco, who, by the looks of things, had gone missing. Harry didn't know what to make of the situation so he simply kept walking and let it be, trying to push the pang of guilt and worry to the back of his very mixed up thoughts.
Sitting against the wall of an old deteriorating building somewhere off to the left, Draco sat in the shadows and watched Harry walk by, not oblivious, but also not particularly interested in his disappearance. He sighed heavily and decided that Harry wasn't going to be all-heroic and try and save him, even after reading his journal. Was Harry joking? Did Harry have no feelings for him? He had seemed so genuine that morning, so then how could he just ignore what might possibly be the death of Draco Malfoy?? He sulked off to join his cronies, wondering the only thing that he could - why?
Harry found Ron and Hermione in the Three Broomsticks. He plunked down on a chair next to them, scaring Ron slightly as he jumped in his seat.
"What'd you goendo that for 'Arry?" He asked with half a sandwich in his mouth. "Scaredacrap outtame y'did." He looked at Harry for a moment and when he didn't reply, Ron returned his attention to his sandwich.
"Harry, you seem a little angry, what's the matter? And what happened this morning. Don't say nothing, you know I won't believe you." Hermione had already started with the lectures and Harry hadn't even opened his mouth, maybe this hadn't been such a good idea.
"Fine. I wont say nothing," Harry mumbled. "But I won't talk about it here." He wasn't about to tell the whole of hogwarts from 3rd year up what had happened if they didn't already know. Or did they? He really wished he knew what exactly was going on.
Upon leaving the Three Broomsticks, Harry, Ron and Hermione carefully, with Ron making sure they weren't followed, made their way to the large cave, up the road from the small town, where Sirius had camped in Dog form in their third (?) year.
(A/N: I haven't read it in a while, I know, I suck, just correct me if I'm wrong.)
Obviously, Ron had done a very good job, for as the threesome crept into the cave, a curious blonde stuck his head out from behind a nearby tree and snuck quietly up to the cave entrance, crouching just close enough to hear the drift of conversation coming from inside.
"But Harry, this is MALFOY we're talking about! Of Course it's a joke!!! Don't tell me you think it's not! Don't tell me you WANT it not to be. Gezuz Harry! What's gotten into you?"
"Ron, stop yelling, you're gonna scare him for Christ's sake." Hermione glared at Ron as he backed away huffing and sat on a nearby rock. "Now Harry, are you positive it isn't just an elaborate April fools day joke?"
"Herm, it was too detailed, it was too intimate. it was just so." Harry was cut short as Draco stepped gingerly from his hiding place and into the cave.
". Not me?" Draco finished Harry's sentence without the slightest hint of his usual cold drawl. "Listen to me, Harry," For the first time in 6 years of knowing Draco, Harry looked at him with astonishment and confusion at both his tone and the words coming out of his mouth. He sounded genuine, he sounded like a friend, he sounded soothing and welcoming. Draco Malfoy was being NICE. "It's not a joke, it wasn't ever a joke. Not to me. Harry, that mask, that act that I play at school, that's not me. I thought you knew that much at least." He stepped forward and cupped his hands around Harry's now very red cheeks. Ron paled significantly in the background. "Harry, it's about time I told you this, I've waited far too long." He stared intently into Harry's eyes. "I love you, Harry."
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After hearing those words come out of Draco's mouth, Harry collapsed into Draco's arms. The two boys stayed like this for some time until Harry spoke.
"Draco, why didn't you tell me sooner?" He looked up into Draco's ice-blue eyes with such longing that Draco almost dropped Harry from the intensity of his buckling knees.
"Most likely for the same reason you didn't tell me." He smiled down at Harry, pulling him closer and kissing his forehead. At this point, Ron promptly passed out.
Hermione looked at the two boys and without asking questions, she had already put together vague idea's of both what had happened that morning, and what had been bugging Harry for the past few months. She decided to let them know that she was going to support them in whatever decision they made. She stepped forward lightly and touched Harry's shoulder. He jumped slightly, but when he turned to see the look of such happiness in Hermione's eyes he relaxed.
"Harry, I just want you to know how happy I am that you've finally found someone to make you happy. And someone who cares about you a lot too," She made eye contact with Malfoy and smiled, reassuring the blonde that she wasn't just doing this for Harry, but for him also. Draco smiled back kindly and she looked over at Ron. "Don't worry about him, he'll get over the initial shock of it all, I'm sure. But I'm glad you both finally came to your senses and found each other. And I'll support you through this no matter what." Harry, though reluctantly, let go of Malfoy momentarily to give Hermione a hug.
"Thankyou Hermione," was all he could think of saying, and he knew it didn't suffice for what she had just done, but he would make it up to her somehow. He knew that she was going to go to great risks to help them figure this out from the look of determination in her eyes as she said so. He smiled warmly at her and let her go; watching as she walked calmly over to Ron and without using magic, gently woke him. Ron smiled crookedly at Harry, letting him know that he wasn't going to let this come between them or their friendship, and Harry was glad, though he knew it would take Ron some getting used to.
He turned back to Draco and smiled, his eyes lighting up with so much happiness that he looked like he was about to cry. He reached into his robe pocket and pulled out the small black book that was Draco's journal. Draco didn't move to take it, but instead kept his eyes level with Harry's. Harry opened it revealing the beautiful sketch Draco had drawn of the two of them holding each other. Draco smiled, and pulled Harry into a warm embrace, kissing the top of his head and sighing happily.
"Harry, I'm sorry I made you think it was a joke, it was all Blaise and pansy's idea," He looked down at the very vulnerable looking Harry. "Do you really think I'd go along with something those two came up with? Let alone the fact that I loved you too much top hurt or humiliate you that way."
"So what about the tape recorder?" Harry questioned. Draco's lips curved into an evil grin, like the one he used to bear while insulting Harry and his friends.
"I blew it up. Quite a fun exercise." He laughed. Harry's smile broadened (If that was at all possible) and he put his arms around Draco's neck and kissed him. When he broke the kiss Draco smiled down at him.
"Well, I didn't expect that as a form of thanks, but it'll do." He smiled mockingly at Harry then burst out laughing. "Come on, let's go back to school before they send a search party out for us." The threesome agreed and the now foursome headed back down to the village and back up to school.
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On arriving back at school, Harry, Ron and Hermione headed toward the great but Draco stopped in the hall. When Harry looked around he motioned for him to come, and let the other two go. Harry nodded, looked at Ron and Hermione, then their entwined hands, shrugged and Ran after Draco.
"Where are we goin'?" Harry asked seeing the mischievous sparkle in Draco's eyes. Draco grinned cheekily, causing him to look even more like he was up to no good.
"Somewhere where no one else will find us." He grinned then took Harry's hand, picking up the pace and starting to jog. After running through hallways, up staircases, through trapdoors and quite a few secret passages, Harry noticed they were in a small tower in the opposite end of the castle from Gryffindor tower. He looked around, taking in the room, there was a small couch, a table, a large window over looking the grounds and the Quidditch pitch and a small heater. Draco grinned.
"Welcome to one of the many hidden guest rooms." Harry gaped. How many rooms like this were there hidden in the castle? And if it was a guest room where was the bed? He looked at Draco.
"If this is a guest room, then won't the teachers know about it?" Draco noticed the worry in his eyes and smiled lovingly at Harry, running his fingers through his hair and motioning for him to sit on the small couch. Harry did so and Draco sat next to him, placing his arms around him protectively.
"Yes, Harry, they know. After all, Dumbledore knows everything, doesn't he? Besides, this room is never used anyways. No one who doesn't need to know we're here will know." He smiled again as Harry lay his head on his chest and held on to his jumper tightly.
"I love you, Draco." Harry, said sleepily. After all, it had been a long day. Not wanting to leave Harry just yet, or let him leave by having to go back to their separate dorms, Draco asked Harry to get up just for a moment.
Harry stared unbelievingly at the sight before him. For Draco had just answered Harry's previous question, by revealing that the couch was actually a double sofa-bed.
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Well, that's it for now, sorry it took so long, but I've been a little busy lately. Hope this one's long enough and makes up for the last chapter.
So they're finally together!! And now I'm stuck, so the next chapter may just be a little slow.
Thnx again to everyone who reviewed, I hope you guys like this chapter!! Any if you have any ideas or suggestions, or anything ,let me know and I'll try and add them in!!
Until next time, Sami XoXo.
I'd just like to thank everyone who's reviewed so far. I hope I'm heading where you guys want this to go.
On with the story.
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Harry collapsed onto the largest couch in the Gryffindor common room, landing uncomfortably on something hard and sharp in his robe pocket. Remembering Malfoy's diary, he gently pulled the small book out. On arriving in the common room, Harry had remembered the trip to Hogsmede and thanked god for the lack of students. Flipping through the pages, Harry also noticed drawings as well as long paragraphs of scribbly writing.
They're beautiful, Harry thought as he stopped to admire one of the full- page sketches. After a while of looking over the drawing and thinking the two figures in it looked vaguely familiar, it dawned on Harry that he was in fact looking at a detailed drawing of himself and Draco.
He sighed, wondering why Draco had been so cruel. Flicking to the last page, he finished reading the last entry that had been written.
"I wish that I could explain to him what's going through my head, but he'd never understand. Or would he? And do I want to risk it? God, I could get lost in those mesmerising jade pools, running my fingers through his silken raven hair. But like that's ever going to happen. Then again, he did kiss back, right?"
Harry noticed the page was littered with little splat marks that the tears had left as they fell onto the page. He had made Draco cry, but then Draco had made him cry also. He pondered for a moment, trying to let it sink in that Draco actually loved him, no, it couldn't be right, could it? After all, it was still April fools day. but would Draco go to all this trouble? Would he go to all the effort of putting a whole journal together to humiliate Harry just for one April fools joke?
After much contemplation, Harry decided that he didn't know Draco very well as he couldn't decide whether or not this was a joke. If it wasn't, then Draco really hated being in Slytherin, and he also hated be away from Harry, but how could that be? Harry thought, he hates me; he treats me like a piece of shit. Harry couldn't get his head around it, so he did the only thing he could think of and went off to find Hermione.
Upon entering Hogsmede the first person Harry saw was Crabbe, who was desperately screaming out for Draco, who, by the looks of things, had gone missing. Harry didn't know what to make of the situation so he simply kept walking and let it be, trying to push the pang of guilt and worry to the back of his very mixed up thoughts.
Sitting against the wall of an old deteriorating building somewhere off to the left, Draco sat in the shadows and watched Harry walk by, not oblivious, but also not particularly interested in his disappearance. He sighed heavily and decided that Harry wasn't going to be all-heroic and try and save him, even after reading his journal. Was Harry joking? Did Harry have no feelings for him? He had seemed so genuine that morning, so then how could he just ignore what might possibly be the death of Draco Malfoy?? He sulked off to join his cronies, wondering the only thing that he could - why?
Harry found Ron and Hermione in the Three Broomsticks. He plunked down on a chair next to them, scaring Ron slightly as he jumped in his seat.
"What'd you goendo that for 'Arry?" He asked with half a sandwich in his mouth. "Scaredacrap outtame y'did." He looked at Harry for a moment and when he didn't reply, Ron returned his attention to his sandwich.
"Harry, you seem a little angry, what's the matter? And what happened this morning. Don't say nothing, you know I won't believe you." Hermione had already started with the lectures and Harry hadn't even opened his mouth, maybe this hadn't been such a good idea.
"Fine. I wont say nothing," Harry mumbled. "But I won't talk about it here." He wasn't about to tell the whole of hogwarts from 3rd year up what had happened if they didn't already know. Or did they? He really wished he knew what exactly was going on.
Upon leaving the Three Broomsticks, Harry, Ron and Hermione carefully, with Ron making sure they weren't followed, made their way to the large cave, up the road from the small town, where Sirius had camped in Dog form in their third (?) year.
(A/N: I haven't read it in a while, I know, I suck, just correct me if I'm wrong.)
Obviously, Ron had done a very good job, for as the threesome crept into the cave, a curious blonde stuck his head out from behind a nearby tree and snuck quietly up to the cave entrance, crouching just close enough to hear the drift of conversation coming from inside.
"But Harry, this is MALFOY we're talking about! Of Course it's a joke!!! Don't tell me you think it's not! Don't tell me you WANT it not to be. Gezuz Harry! What's gotten into you?"
"Ron, stop yelling, you're gonna scare him for Christ's sake." Hermione glared at Ron as he backed away huffing and sat on a nearby rock. "Now Harry, are you positive it isn't just an elaborate April fools day joke?"
"Herm, it was too detailed, it was too intimate. it was just so." Harry was cut short as Draco stepped gingerly from his hiding place and into the cave.
". Not me?" Draco finished Harry's sentence without the slightest hint of his usual cold drawl. "Listen to me, Harry," For the first time in 6 years of knowing Draco, Harry looked at him with astonishment and confusion at both his tone and the words coming out of his mouth. He sounded genuine, he sounded like a friend, he sounded soothing and welcoming. Draco Malfoy was being NICE. "It's not a joke, it wasn't ever a joke. Not to me. Harry, that mask, that act that I play at school, that's not me. I thought you knew that much at least." He stepped forward and cupped his hands around Harry's now very red cheeks. Ron paled significantly in the background. "Harry, it's about time I told you this, I've waited far too long." He stared intently into Harry's eyes. "I love you, Harry."
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After hearing those words come out of Draco's mouth, Harry collapsed into Draco's arms. The two boys stayed like this for some time until Harry spoke.
"Draco, why didn't you tell me sooner?" He looked up into Draco's ice-blue eyes with such longing that Draco almost dropped Harry from the intensity of his buckling knees.
"Most likely for the same reason you didn't tell me." He smiled down at Harry, pulling him closer and kissing his forehead. At this point, Ron promptly passed out.
Hermione looked at the two boys and without asking questions, she had already put together vague idea's of both what had happened that morning, and what had been bugging Harry for the past few months. She decided to let them know that she was going to support them in whatever decision they made. She stepped forward lightly and touched Harry's shoulder. He jumped slightly, but when he turned to see the look of such happiness in Hermione's eyes he relaxed.
"Harry, I just want you to know how happy I am that you've finally found someone to make you happy. And someone who cares about you a lot too," She made eye contact with Malfoy and smiled, reassuring the blonde that she wasn't just doing this for Harry, but for him also. Draco smiled back kindly and she looked over at Ron. "Don't worry about him, he'll get over the initial shock of it all, I'm sure. But I'm glad you both finally came to your senses and found each other. And I'll support you through this no matter what." Harry, though reluctantly, let go of Malfoy momentarily to give Hermione a hug.
"Thankyou Hermione," was all he could think of saying, and he knew it didn't suffice for what she had just done, but he would make it up to her somehow. He knew that she was going to go to great risks to help them figure this out from the look of determination in her eyes as she said so. He smiled warmly at her and let her go; watching as she walked calmly over to Ron and without using magic, gently woke him. Ron smiled crookedly at Harry, letting him know that he wasn't going to let this come between them or their friendship, and Harry was glad, though he knew it would take Ron some getting used to.
He turned back to Draco and smiled, his eyes lighting up with so much happiness that he looked like he was about to cry. He reached into his robe pocket and pulled out the small black book that was Draco's journal. Draco didn't move to take it, but instead kept his eyes level with Harry's. Harry opened it revealing the beautiful sketch Draco had drawn of the two of them holding each other. Draco smiled, and pulled Harry into a warm embrace, kissing the top of his head and sighing happily.
"Harry, I'm sorry I made you think it was a joke, it was all Blaise and pansy's idea," He looked down at the very vulnerable looking Harry. "Do you really think I'd go along with something those two came up with? Let alone the fact that I loved you too much top hurt or humiliate you that way."
"So what about the tape recorder?" Harry questioned. Draco's lips curved into an evil grin, like the one he used to bear while insulting Harry and his friends.
"I blew it up. Quite a fun exercise." He laughed. Harry's smile broadened (If that was at all possible) and he put his arms around Draco's neck and kissed him. When he broke the kiss Draco smiled down at him.
"Well, I didn't expect that as a form of thanks, but it'll do." He smiled mockingly at Harry then burst out laughing. "Come on, let's go back to school before they send a search party out for us." The threesome agreed and the now foursome headed back down to the village and back up to school.
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On arriving back at school, Harry, Ron and Hermione headed toward the great but Draco stopped in the hall. When Harry looked around he motioned for him to come, and let the other two go. Harry nodded, looked at Ron and Hermione, then their entwined hands, shrugged and Ran after Draco.
"Where are we goin'?" Harry asked seeing the mischievous sparkle in Draco's eyes. Draco grinned cheekily, causing him to look even more like he was up to no good.
"Somewhere where no one else will find us." He grinned then took Harry's hand, picking up the pace and starting to jog. After running through hallways, up staircases, through trapdoors and quite a few secret passages, Harry noticed they were in a small tower in the opposite end of the castle from Gryffindor tower. He looked around, taking in the room, there was a small couch, a table, a large window over looking the grounds and the Quidditch pitch and a small heater. Draco grinned.
"Welcome to one of the many hidden guest rooms." Harry gaped. How many rooms like this were there hidden in the castle? And if it was a guest room where was the bed? He looked at Draco.
"If this is a guest room, then won't the teachers know about it?" Draco noticed the worry in his eyes and smiled lovingly at Harry, running his fingers through his hair and motioning for him to sit on the small couch. Harry did so and Draco sat next to him, placing his arms around him protectively.
"Yes, Harry, they know. After all, Dumbledore knows everything, doesn't he? Besides, this room is never used anyways. No one who doesn't need to know we're here will know." He smiled again as Harry lay his head on his chest and held on to his jumper tightly.
"I love you, Draco." Harry, said sleepily. After all, it had been a long day. Not wanting to leave Harry just yet, or let him leave by having to go back to their separate dorms, Draco asked Harry to get up just for a moment.
Harry stared unbelievingly at the sight before him. For Draco had just answered Harry's previous question, by revealing that the couch was actually a double sofa-bed.
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Well, that's it for now, sorry it took so long, but I've been a little busy lately. Hope this one's long enough and makes up for the last chapter.
So they're finally together!! And now I'm stuck, so the next chapter may just be a little slow.
Thnx again to everyone who reviewed, I hope you guys like this chapter!! Any if you have any ideas or suggestions, or anything ,let me know and I'll try and add them in!!
Until next time, Sami XoXo.