A/N: Okay, fanfic has finally fixed the weird symbol problem! So you guys
can actually read this chapter without having to deal with those annoying
symbols. I'm still currently writing Chapter 17, and should be done by
either today or tomorrow!
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Harry was growing anxious. Harry and Draco agreed to meet each other at the entrance hall at 11, after Draco's training session. It was already 11:20 and there were no signs of Draco coming. Harry wondered if Draco messed a spell up and got hurt. No scratch that. Harry doesn't need anything else to worry about; he's already got his mind full.
It was the sound of footsteps that actually stopped his worrying. Draco appeared as he turned a corner, nursing a large bruise on his hand. Harry rushed towards him and hugged Draco from behind.
'Oof! Oh, Harry?' Draco whispered.
Harry took off his invisibility cloak and beckoned Draco to come under it. The pair walked up to the castle doors and opened it enough to be able to slip through. After quietly closing the door, Draco and Harry made their way towards the lake. Fairies were flying around in small groups, making it easy for Draco and Harry to see through the dark. They were hired to look out for any intruders. If there were one, the fairies would start fluttering about, glowing red to alert the Professors.
Harry wrapped the cloak tighter around himself and Draco.
"It's such a beautiful night," Draco spoke in barely a whisper, looking up at the sky.
Harry nodded in agreement and took Draco's bruised hand. He kissed the bruise gently, "What happened here?"
Draco frowned, "One of Snape's spells caught me off guard. He sent 2 desks charging at me. I was supposed to use this backfiring spell, didn't work out too well though."
"Aw my poor baby," Harry said hugging Draco.
Draco rolled his eyes, "Let's not be sarcastic here."
Harry chuckled, "Fine."
After a few more minutes of silence, Draco spoke.
"Look at the stars."
"Mr. Malfoy is interested in the stars huh?"
"Yes he is."
"Well Mr. Potter is too."
Draco glanced at Harry, who gave him a warm smile. Draco smiled back and sighed, glancing away.
"What's wrong?" Harry asked.
"Nothing it's just that," Draco said. "I'm going to miss you so much that it'll hurt."
"I'll miss you too."
"Promise me something."
"Are you going to make me promise to not worry about you?"
"Well that too."
"And that I should continue on living life normally?"
"Well yeah."
"And to find another guy who will love me and take care of me?"
"Yea-NO!" Draco almost shouted.
A fairy flew by them looking around curiously.
"Shh," Harry put a finger to his lips.
"Okay, okay. I'm coming back though, you don't need another guy, you'll always have me," Draco whispered.
"Forever?"
"Forever," Draco reassured his lover. "But what I wanted you to promise me was, to not get all these wrong ideas if I don't reply your letters."
"But I-fine," Harry agreed after the scowl that was forcing its way onto Draco's face.
Draco nuzzled into the crook of Harry's neck, and bit gently there, leaving a small mark. Harry bit back a moan. Draco had just found Harry's sensitive spot.
"And promise me you wont come looking after me," Draco said.
"But what if something bad happens? Like.........if you feel like a shag or something."
Draco sniggered, "I don't think so."
Harry's watch beeped 12:00. Draco looked at his watch, amused by it.
"It's a digital watch, almost like a clock," Harry explained.
"Digital?" Draco asked.
"Never mind."
"Is it a muggle device?"
"Yeah."
Draco hid his frown and nodded pretending to understand.
"It's officially your last day, December 28th."
"Mmm," Draco mumbled.
Harry continued gazing up at the sky. He wondered why Draco was interested in the stars. He was about to ask when he heard a light snoring coming from Draco. Draco was leaning against Harry's shoulder, apparently asleep. Harry moved Draco so he was now leaning against Harry's chest. Snaking his arms around Draco's waist, Harry leaned against his cheek.
"I'm going to miss you," Harry whispered into the darkness.
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Draco woke up the next day, surprised that they were still outside. Harry was still asleep, resting his head on his arm. Draco got up and covered Harry with the cloak. Just as he was doing that someone walked up behind Draco and seized him by the shoulders, turning him around. Draco came face to face with an angry looking Filch.
"And what are you doing outside so early in the morning lad?" Filch growled.
Draco looked at the invisible form of Harry and gulped.
"What are YOU doing outside so early in the morning?" Draco said, deciding to turn the tables.
Filch blinked and opened his mouth to reply, but decided against it. He merely just scowled.
"You shouldn't talk back to your elders, when they ask you something, you will answer."
"Filch!" Snape shouted walking towards them.
"Professor Snape!" Filch said. "I-I caught this student here outside-"
"I'll handle it"
"I'm sure some points deducted off his house-"
"Filch........."
"And a detention, preferably with me."
"FILCH!" Snape snapped. "Go back into the castle, I said I'll handle this."
Filch's lips tightened into a straight line, as if to stop himself from saying something nasty. He stalked off muttering to himself. Professor Snape turned to Draco, his anger fading away.
"What are you doing outside? Were you out here all night?"
"Well I err-no of course not."
"No need to lie Draco."
"Fine, I was here all night."
"By yourself?"
Silence.
"Or were you with Potter?"
"I was with Harry," Draco said biting his bottom lip. "But he returned to the castle a while ago."
"Oh come now Draco, stop lying."
"Wh-How do you know whether I'm lying or not?" Draco asked.
"I was a kid once too you know, it's not that surprising. Plus, your eyes dart here and there when you lie."
"Oh," Draco frowned.
"He's under his invisibility cloak huh?"
"No."
"Your eyes-"
"Fine! Yes!"
Professor Snape gave Draco a rare smile, "I had Crabbe and Goyle pack your things for you."
"Thank you sir."
"Your father will be arriving around noon. So you have at least 4 more hours with Potter."
With that, Professor Snape turned around and walked back to the castle. Draco sighed and turned back to Harry, who took off his cloak.
"Thanks," Harry said.
"For what?"
"Trying to lie for me in a failing way."
"You-Argh! I wasn't trying to-"
"Your eyes."
Draco scowled and covered his eyes with his hands. Harry took the chance to tackle Draco to the ground, straddling his boyfriend. Smiling in triumph, he leaned down and kissed Draco on the nose.
"So you're leaving at noon?" Harry asked.
"Yup," Draco said trying to push Harry off.
"4 hours left for a bit of snogging."
"Yup!" Draco said, still trying to push Harry off.
Draco leaned up and captured Harry's lips in a passionate kiss. Still locked in the kiss, Harry put his hand on Draco's shoulders to steady himself. Draco's hand was resting against the back of Harry's head, fingers threaded through the black hair. Draco nibbled on Harry's bottom lip before he was met with Harry's tongue. He gladly granted access, and soon an innocent kiss turned into a frenzied French kiss, both seeking for dominance. Draco got the chance to roll Harry over, so he was the one on top now. Harry protested into the kiss, but it was muffled quickly when Draco gently chewed on Harry's jaw. Harry's pants were tightening by the second from the rubbing they did down there. It was a bit more friction then Harry expected. He wasn't the only one though; Draco could feel himself hardening too.
Damn the rubbing, Draco cursed in his mind.
Harry's left arm snaked around Draco's waist, while the other one guided Draco's attention back to his lips. Finally pulling part so they could gasp for air, Draco rolled over so he was lying next so Harry.
"Harry!" Hermione called out walking towards them, with Ron following her levitating a basket.
"Hermione," Harry said smiling. "What are you doing?"
Ron set the basket in front of them, "It's your last day isn't it?"
Draco nodded and looked at Harry, about to ask if he told them to come.
"Well we set up a picnic for you two," Hermione said happily. "I got the idea from a book I'm currently reading, anyway, all the food is in the basket."
"Are you guys going to be joining us?" Harry asked.
"The reason why we set this up for your, was to give you 2 more time to spend together. We'll be eating inside," Ron explained. "You don't need our company for the time being."
"So bye!" Hermione said dragging Ron away.
"Well let's set it up I guess," Harry shrugged.
Together they laid out a brown blanket on the grass. After setting the food on the blanket, they sat down, quietly enjoying their last meal together before Draco has to leave. Harry set his plate down frowning.
"I can't eat."
"Why not?" Draco asked, after swallowing the food in his mouth.
"We're supposed to be spending time together."
"We are."
"Eating?"
"Yeah."
Draco noticed the sad expression on Harry's face, and put his plate down too, "What do you want to do?"
"What?"
"You said you want to spend time together, so we're going to. Unless if you change your mind."
"I don't mind what we do, just as long as we're together and talking. I hate those silence moments."
"Your friends set this up, the least we can do is enjoy it and eat the stuff. We'll do whatever you want after all right?"
"Okay."
"Your skinny enough already."
"What does that supposed to mean?"
Draco piled his plate with food and handed it to Harry.
"It's supposed to mean you have to eat more. I want a bit more meat on my man."
Harry snorted and started eating. They talked once in a while, but since Draco always had his mouthful, he didn't talk as much. It would be rude. At last they finished and the plates disappeared, along with the basket and blanket.
"What should we do now?" Draco asked.
Harry smirked and sat on Draco's lap, kissing his cheek.
"We can talk, snog, play wizard chess, snog, have a small game of Quidditch, and snog some more in the changing rooms," Harry suggested.
"I liked how you managed to fit a bit of snogging into your busy schedule."
Harry and Draco chuckled, and got up from the ground.
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Draco's trunk was brought up to Dumbledore's office at 11:55. Draco and Harry stood outside his office, sharing a final embrace. Harry held his tears back, as he hugged Draco, never wanting to let go. Tears were threatening to spill out for Draco too, but being the Malfoy he is, he forced the tears away. Harry couldn't help let a single tear cascade down his cheek. Draco pulled back and noticed Harry trying to hide his red puffy eyes. He sighed and tilted Harry's chin so he was starring straight into his boyfriend's emerald green eyes.
"I've been dreading this day," Harry muttered.
"I have too," Draco whispered, brushing the tear away with his thumb "I'll write you when I get the chance to, and remember what you promised."
Harry nodded and rubbed his eyes, "I hate crying."
Draco smiled slightly, "Then don't cry."
"Cant' help it," Harry bit back a sob. "J-Just hold me."
Draco wrapped his arms around Harry once more, savouring the minty smell from him. Harry clutched Draco's robes, hiding his face in the soft fabric, finally letting the teardrops fall.
"I'm supposed to break things off with you," Draco said.
He felt Harry clutch his robes tensely.
"But I'm not going to," Draco reassured him, stroking the raven locks.
Harry relaxed a bit. They stayed in each other's arms, not wanting to move a single muscle.
Professor Snape opened the door and noticed the 2 boys.
"I'm sorry I have to break the moment but Draco, we should go soon."
Draco tried to pull back but Harry was holding him too tightly.
"Harry relax," Draco said.
"No, you're going to leave," Harry muttered.
"I have to."
"Please stay."
"You know I cant as much as I want to."
Harry pulled out of the embrace instantly, looking down at the floor.
"Harry," Draco said, but Harry would not meet his gaze. "I'll miss you and I'll think about you everyday."
"Same here," Harry said, looking up. "Go on, you don't want to keep your father waiting."
Draco hesitated for a moment to walk into Dumbledore's office, but turned back to Harry. He seized his shoulders and pressed their lips together.
Draco slowly broke their kiss, "Bye"
With a final kiss on Harry's cheek, Draco followed Professor Snape (who was looking a bit green) inside. The door closed with a soft click. Harry stood there listening to the shuffling of feet. There was a short mumbling then a small pop. Harry opened the door and noticed no one in the room, except Professor Dumbledore, who looked up at him.
"Ah Harry," Professor Dumbledore acknowledged.
"He left?" Harry said softly.
"Yes, with Professor Snape. Harry, trust me, he'll be fine."
Harry nodded and left the office, closing the door behind. Draco must have taken a Portkey back to the Manor. He hoped for the best that Draco would come back to Hogwarts safely.........
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A/N: Gah! Draco left **sobs** TOUGH times ahead for those two. Can't tell you what'll happen. I want to thank all my reviewers once again! Oh and a reminder: if you want me to email you once I update the next chapter, leave your email in your review.
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Harry was growing anxious. Harry and Draco agreed to meet each other at the entrance hall at 11, after Draco's training session. It was already 11:20 and there were no signs of Draco coming. Harry wondered if Draco messed a spell up and got hurt. No scratch that. Harry doesn't need anything else to worry about; he's already got his mind full.
It was the sound of footsteps that actually stopped his worrying. Draco appeared as he turned a corner, nursing a large bruise on his hand. Harry rushed towards him and hugged Draco from behind.
'Oof! Oh, Harry?' Draco whispered.
Harry took off his invisibility cloak and beckoned Draco to come under it. The pair walked up to the castle doors and opened it enough to be able to slip through. After quietly closing the door, Draco and Harry made their way towards the lake. Fairies were flying around in small groups, making it easy for Draco and Harry to see through the dark. They were hired to look out for any intruders. If there were one, the fairies would start fluttering about, glowing red to alert the Professors.
Harry wrapped the cloak tighter around himself and Draco.
"It's such a beautiful night," Draco spoke in barely a whisper, looking up at the sky.
Harry nodded in agreement and took Draco's bruised hand. He kissed the bruise gently, "What happened here?"
Draco frowned, "One of Snape's spells caught me off guard. He sent 2 desks charging at me. I was supposed to use this backfiring spell, didn't work out too well though."
"Aw my poor baby," Harry said hugging Draco.
Draco rolled his eyes, "Let's not be sarcastic here."
Harry chuckled, "Fine."
After a few more minutes of silence, Draco spoke.
"Look at the stars."
"Mr. Malfoy is interested in the stars huh?"
"Yes he is."
"Well Mr. Potter is too."
Draco glanced at Harry, who gave him a warm smile. Draco smiled back and sighed, glancing away.
"What's wrong?" Harry asked.
"Nothing it's just that," Draco said. "I'm going to miss you so much that it'll hurt."
"I'll miss you too."
"Promise me something."
"Are you going to make me promise to not worry about you?"
"Well that too."
"And that I should continue on living life normally?"
"Well yeah."
"And to find another guy who will love me and take care of me?"
"Yea-NO!" Draco almost shouted.
A fairy flew by them looking around curiously.
"Shh," Harry put a finger to his lips.
"Okay, okay. I'm coming back though, you don't need another guy, you'll always have me," Draco whispered.
"Forever?"
"Forever," Draco reassured his lover. "But what I wanted you to promise me was, to not get all these wrong ideas if I don't reply your letters."
"But I-fine," Harry agreed after the scowl that was forcing its way onto Draco's face.
Draco nuzzled into the crook of Harry's neck, and bit gently there, leaving a small mark. Harry bit back a moan. Draco had just found Harry's sensitive spot.
"And promise me you wont come looking after me," Draco said.
"But what if something bad happens? Like.........if you feel like a shag or something."
Draco sniggered, "I don't think so."
Harry's watch beeped 12:00. Draco looked at his watch, amused by it.
"It's a digital watch, almost like a clock," Harry explained.
"Digital?" Draco asked.
"Never mind."
"Is it a muggle device?"
"Yeah."
Draco hid his frown and nodded pretending to understand.
"It's officially your last day, December 28th."
"Mmm," Draco mumbled.
Harry continued gazing up at the sky. He wondered why Draco was interested in the stars. He was about to ask when he heard a light snoring coming from Draco. Draco was leaning against Harry's shoulder, apparently asleep. Harry moved Draco so he was now leaning against Harry's chest. Snaking his arms around Draco's waist, Harry leaned against his cheek.
"I'm going to miss you," Harry whispered into the darkness.
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Draco woke up the next day, surprised that they were still outside. Harry was still asleep, resting his head on his arm. Draco got up and covered Harry with the cloak. Just as he was doing that someone walked up behind Draco and seized him by the shoulders, turning him around. Draco came face to face with an angry looking Filch.
"And what are you doing outside so early in the morning lad?" Filch growled.
Draco looked at the invisible form of Harry and gulped.
"What are YOU doing outside so early in the morning?" Draco said, deciding to turn the tables.
Filch blinked and opened his mouth to reply, but decided against it. He merely just scowled.
"You shouldn't talk back to your elders, when they ask you something, you will answer."
"Filch!" Snape shouted walking towards them.
"Professor Snape!" Filch said. "I-I caught this student here outside-"
"I'll handle it"
"I'm sure some points deducted off his house-"
"Filch........."
"And a detention, preferably with me."
"FILCH!" Snape snapped. "Go back into the castle, I said I'll handle this."
Filch's lips tightened into a straight line, as if to stop himself from saying something nasty. He stalked off muttering to himself. Professor Snape turned to Draco, his anger fading away.
"What are you doing outside? Were you out here all night?"
"Well I err-no of course not."
"No need to lie Draco."
"Fine, I was here all night."
"By yourself?"
Silence.
"Or were you with Potter?"
"I was with Harry," Draco said biting his bottom lip. "But he returned to the castle a while ago."
"Oh come now Draco, stop lying."
"Wh-How do you know whether I'm lying or not?" Draco asked.
"I was a kid once too you know, it's not that surprising. Plus, your eyes dart here and there when you lie."
"Oh," Draco frowned.
"He's under his invisibility cloak huh?"
"No."
"Your eyes-"
"Fine! Yes!"
Professor Snape gave Draco a rare smile, "I had Crabbe and Goyle pack your things for you."
"Thank you sir."
"Your father will be arriving around noon. So you have at least 4 more hours with Potter."
With that, Professor Snape turned around and walked back to the castle. Draco sighed and turned back to Harry, who took off his cloak.
"Thanks," Harry said.
"For what?"
"Trying to lie for me in a failing way."
"You-Argh! I wasn't trying to-"
"Your eyes."
Draco scowled and covered his eyes with his hands. Harry took the chance to tackle Draco to the ground, straddling his boyfriend. Smiling in triumph, he leaned down and kissed Draco on the nose.
"So you're leaving at noon?" Harry asked.
"Yup," Draco said trying to push Harry off.
"4 hours left for a bit of snogging."
"Yup!" Draco said, still trying to push Harry off.
Draco leaned up and captured Harry's lips in a passionate kiss. Still locked in the kiss, Harry put his hand on Draco's shoulders to steady himself. Draco's hand was resting against the back of Harry's head, fingers threaded through the black hair. Draco nibbled on Harry's bottom lip before he was met with Harry's tongue. He gladly granted access, and soon an innocent kiss turned into a frenzied French kiss, both seeking for dominance. Draco got the chance to roll Harry over, so he was the one on top now. Harry protested into the kiss, but it was muffled quickly when Draco gently chewed on Harry's jaw. Harry's pants were tightening by the second from the rubbing they did down there. It was a bit more friction then Harry expected. He wasn't the only one though; Draco could feel himself hardening too.
Damn the rubbing, Draco cursed in his mind.
Harry's left arm snaked around Draco's waist, while the other one guided Draco's attention back to his lips. Finally pulling part so they could gasp for air, Draco rolled over so he was lying next so Harry.
"Harry!" Hermione called out walking towards them, with Ron following her levitating a basket.
"Hermione," Harry said smiling. "What are you doing?"
Ron set the basket in front of them, "It's your last day isn't it?"
Draco nodded and looked at Harry, about to ask if he told them to come.
"Well we set up a picnic for you two," Hermione said happily. "I got the idea from a book I'm currently reading, anyway, all the food is in the basket."
"Are you guys going to be joining us?" Harry asked.
"The reason why we set this up for your, was to give you 2 more time to spend together. We'll be eating inside," Ron explained. "You don't need our company for the time being."
"So bye!" Hermione said dragging Ron away.
"Well let's set it up I guess," Harry shrugged.
Together they laid out a brown blanket on the grass. After setting the food on the blanket, they sat down, quietly enjoying their last meal together before Draco has to leave. Harry set his plate down frowning.
"I can't eat."
"Why not?" Draco asked, after swallowing the food in his mouth.
"We're supposed to be spending time together."
"We are."
"Eating?"
"Yeah."
Draco noticed the sad expression on Harry's face, and put his plate down too, "What do you want to do?"
"What?"
"You said you want to spend time together, so we're going to. Unless if you change your mind."
"I don't mind what we do, just as long as we're together and talking. I hate those silence moments."
"Your friends set this up, the least we can do is enjoy it and eat the stuff. We'll do whatever you want after all right?"
"Okay."
"Your skinny enough already."
"What does that supposed to mean?"
Draco piled his plate with food and handed it to Harry.
"It's supposed to mean you have to eat more. I want a bit more meat on my man."
Harry snorted and started eating. They talked once in a while, but since Draco always had his mouthful, he didn't talk as much. It would be rude. At last they finished and the plates disappeared, along with the basket and blanket.
"What should we do now?" Draco asked.
Harry smirked and sat on Draco's lap, kissing his cheek.
"We can talk, snog, play wizard chess, snog, have a small game of Quidditch, and snog some more in the changing rooms," Harry suggested.
"I liked how you managed to fit a bit of snogging into your busy schedule."
Harry and Draco chuckled, and got up from the ground.
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Draco's trunk was brought up to Dumbledore's office at 11:55. Draco and Harry stood outside his office, sharing a final embrace. Harry held his tears back, as he hugged Draco, never wanting to let go. Tears were threatening to spill out for Draco too, but being the Malfoy he is, he forced the tears away. Harry couldn't help let a single tear cascade down his cheek. Draco pulled back and noticed Harry trying to hide his red puffy eyes. He sighed and tilted Harry's chin so he was starring straight into his boyfriend's emerald green eyes.
"I've been dreading this day," Harry muttered.
"I have too," Draco whispered, brushing the tear away with his thumb "I'll write you when I get the chance to, and remember what you promised."
Harry nodded and rubbed his eyes, "I hate crying."
Draco smiled slightly, "Then don't cry."
"Cant' help it," Harry bit back a sob. "J-Just hold me."
Draco wrapped his arms around Harry once more, savouring the minty smell from him. Harry clutched Draco's robes, hiding his face in the soft fabric, finally letting the teardrops fall.
"I'm supposed to break things off with you," Draco said.
He felt Harry clutch his robes tensely.
"But I'm not going to," Draco reassured him, stroking the raven locks.
Harry relaxed a bit. They stayed in each other's arms, not wanting to move a single muscle.
Professor Snape opened the door and noticed the 2 boys.
"I'm sorry I have to break the moment but Draco, we should go soon."
Draco tried to pull back but Harry was holding him too tightly.
"Harry relax," Draco said.
"No, you're going to leave," Harry muttered.
"I have to."
"Please stay."
"You know I cant as much as I want to."
Harry pulled out of the embrace instantly, looking down at the floor.
"Harry," Draco said, but Harry would not meet his gaze. "I'll miss you and I'll think about you everyday."
"Same here," Harry said, looking up. "Go on, you don't want to keep your father waiting."
Draco hesitated for a moment to walk into Dumbledore's office, but turned back to Harry. He seized his shoulders and pressed their lips together.
Draco slowly broke their kiss, "Bye"
With a final kiss on Harry's cheek, Draco followed Professor Snape (who was looking a bit green) inside. The door closed with a soft click. Harry stood there listening to the shuffling of feet. There was a short mumbling then a small pop. Harry opened the door and noticed no one in the room, except Professor Dumbledore, who looked up at him.
"Ah Harry," Professor Dumbledore acknowledged.
"He left?" Harry said softly.
"Yes, with Professor Snape. Harry, trust me, he'll be fine."
Harry nodded and left the office, closing the door behind. Draco must have taken a Portkey back to the Manor. He hoped for the best that Draco would come back to Hogwarts safely.........
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A/N: Gah! Draco left **sobs** TOUGH times ahead for those two. Can't tell you what'll happen. I want to thank all my reviewers once again! Oh and a reminder: if you want me to email you once I update the next chapter, leave your email in your review.