Chapter Nine

**- Ron's reaction

When Harry arrived in the Gryffindor Common room, he found Ron and Hermoine waiting for him near a blazing fire. Rain pounded against the near by window. Harry cleared his throat. The two of them spun around, studying Harry. Hermoine only giggled at the goofy smile on Harry's face, and turned her attention back to the fire. On the other hand, Ron jumped from the couch. Harry couldn't help but be reminded of Mrs. Weasely when Ron was worried.

"Harry! Where have you been?" Asked Ron, walking over to Harry. "I've been going bloody mad with worry!"

"Ron, did anyone ever tell you that you look like your mom when your worried?" In response Ron turned three shades of red.

"Don't avoid the question Harry."

"I… I was thinking. I went to the room where we held D.A meetings last year, and lost track of time." 'Well, at least that's half true.' Thought Harry to himself. He decided to leave out the part of snogging with Malfoy.

Ron didn't look like he believed Harry's excuse, but at the time being all he did was nod. Ron sat down next to Hermoine again and began working on his Potions essay. On the way to his bedroom, Harry knew Ron was watching.

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That night Harry snuck out of bed, trying to be as quite as possible. He opened his trunk and grabbed his invisibility cloak, along with the Marauder's Map.

Harry tiptoed down the stairs and through the common room. He was glad to see it was empty. He draped the Invisibility cloak over his shoulders and opened the Map. "I solemnly swear I am up to no good." Harry's voice was no more than a whisper.

"Lumos." At the tip of Harry's wand, a light appeared only to be dimmed by the invisibility cloak. He scanned the map for Malfoy. Tonight, the room was near the dungeons. Harry wandered out of the common room, through the portrait hole. Little did he know, though the light was dimmed - it was still visible. Nor did he know that he was being followed.

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When he arrived at the hall before the dungeons, he spoke aloud. "I wish I could find Malfoy." A door suddenly appeared in the middle of the wall. Harry opened it, praying it didn't creak to loudly. Entering the room, Harry shut the door behind him. Someone stuck their wand out, keeping the door open a crack. The same stranger, pressed their ear against the door.

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Draco looked up at the creaking door and smiled as Harry took off his invisibility cloak. Draco stood, and wrapped an arm around the raven-haired boy.

His voice was weak in Harry's ear. "Miss me?"

"Of course." Harry turned his head, kissing Draco on the lips softly.

"Mm.."

Harry pushed Draco against the nearest wall, and continued to kiss him. Slowly, the pair slid down the wall to the floor. They only stopped momentarily for breath.

"I'm so confused." Draco was now getting used to the little voice in his head, and wasn't as afraid to speak out loud.

"Ditto."

"Hm?"

"Never mind, muggle term." Draco nodded, and rested his head against the wall. Harry leaned his head against Draco's shoulder, closing his eyes. His arm automatically wrapped around Draco's waist. Draco kissed Harry on the head lightly.

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Outside of the room, A red-haired boy stood listening to the conversation. He had recognized Malfoy's voice almost immediately. His jaw hung open, and his eyes widened as the realization hit him. Harry actually Cared for Malfoy!

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Authors Note: Sorry if this chapter isn't very good, and if it's to short. I wanted to post two chapters at a time like I've been trying to do, but I've been sick so I didn't really want to write. I'll probably correct this chapter and upload it again when I'm feeling better. But until then, just live with the fact that this part of the story sucks. Kay? Anyway, Keep reviewing until the next chapter. The next chapter might be a more slashy then the past few, another words it might get a little sexual. So if you don't like that, when I upload it, just skip that chapter. On the other hand, it might just be a further explanation of "Ron's Reaction." I don't know yet..

P.s: I probably won't post again over the weekend, though I might