Aiden was confused. He had no idea why that sight had bothered him so much. He quickly passed it off as loyalty towards Ron. He wandered aimlessly through the corridors, ending up outside the hospital wing. He looked up when the door slammed, and Draco walked out. When the blonde saw him, he smiled happily.

"She finally let me go! Just a minor concussion.What's wrong?"

"Nothing. I'm glad you are ok."

Draco looked skeptical but went on. "Remus woke for awhile. He's asleep again though."

"And the headmaster?" inquired Aiden.

"He is out as well. That man is amazing. He went off to the Ministry to help out an hour ago."

"Oh." Aiden shuffled his feet.

"Look, are you sure there's nothing wrong? You.I'll listen if you need to talk."

Aiden gave him a contemplating look. "All right. Umm.can we go somewhere else?"

"Sure. Dungeons?"

"No! Se-Snape is busy." Aiden started.

"He usually is, he won't mind."

"Hermione might." Aiden muttered.

"Hermione? She is with him? Why would.oh. Oh. No. Are they?" Questioned Draco.

"Yeah. I got quite a shocker when I walked into the living room."

"Is that what is bothering you?" Draco looked at him out of the corner of his eye.

"No! Well. I don't know. Maybe."

"You don't fancy her, do you?" Draco turned to him, looking concerned.

"Merlin! No! Even if I liked women, she.I wouldn't be able to trust her."

"You're.?"

" Gay? Yeah."

"Oh. You fancy Sev then?"

"He was my teacher!"

"He was Granger's too."

"He is twice my age."

"In the wizarding world that's not all that much."

"I-"

"You do. I can tell. I used to."

"I knew it!" Aiden smirked. "You always sucked up to him in Potions. You don't strike me as the gay type though."

Draco grimaced. "I'm not."

Aiden smiled. "Ah. I see."

"Severus is too, you know."

"Too?"

"He likes both."

"Ah. Well I don't think that matters."

"I think it does, to you." Draco had a sort of sad half smile on his face.

Aiden sighed. "Yeah.but I don't know why! I mean, before now.we have always hated each other! But..Ever since that time in the hospital wing.he was so.different."

"There's a fine line." Draco trailed off.

Aiden stared at the ground. "Gods. He.He's.oh, and I have to live with him!"

Draco frowned. "Maybe.if you want, the two of us can move in together?"

"But where? Doesn't the Headmaster want us with him for a reason?"

"That was before. I think we have established you're loyalty. As for me.I just didn't want to stay alone."

"Let's ask the Headmaster when he gets back then." Aiden smiled, who would've thought?

"Ask me what?"

They duo turned to see Headmaster Dumbledore.

"Headmaster!" Aiden exclaimed, all former coldness forgotten. Albus looked rather shocked that Aiden seemed happy to see him. Aiden seemed to realize how friendly he had been too, and frowned.

"I am glad to see you safe, Headmaster. And, if it were possible, I would like to put the past behind me. I.I don't want to have animosity between me and the people I am working with."

Albus smiled warmly. "Of course, of course. Now, why don't you follow me up to my office and we will see what we can do about a new living arrangement, shall we?"

Once in the office, Draco and Harry sat down in the comfy chairs by the headmaster's desk. "Tea? Biscuit? Lemon Drop?" he offered with a smile. "Tea, thanks." They both chorused.

Once they were sipping the steaming tea, the headmaster settled back. "Now. What seems to be the problem?"

Draco spoke up. "No problem, Headmaster. We just feel that Snape would appreciate his rooms to be unoccupied again. I fear we are in his way."

"Nonsense. All he does is lock himself up in his lab all day, he needs interaction with other people."

Draco smirked. "I think he has that covered."

Albus raised his eyebrows. "Really."

Aiden grimaced. "It is not our place to tell."

Albus looked at them seriously. "As Headmaster of this school, I must insist you tell me why his interaction with others has driven the two of you out."

Aiden's eyes widened. "Oh! Sir! It's nothing like that, he isn't doing anything wrong."

Draco joined in. "No, it would just be more.comfortable if we lived separately. Severus is.quite close with Granger, you see."

At this, Albus raised his eyebrows, and looked at Aiden. "I see."

Aiden felt like he was eleven years old again. He had a feeling the Headmaster was reading him like a book, and knew exactly why he wanted to move out.

"Very well. There are a set of rooms free, still in the Dungeons, I still want you close to him, for safety reasons, but you can move in as soon as you want." Albus smiled. "Winky!" He called. The little elf appeared instantly. "Prepare the free dungeon rooms for Misters Potter and Malfoy to move in."

"Yessir" She squeaked and popped out.

Draco stood and inclined his head to the Headmaster, Aiden following suit. "Thank you very much sir." Aiden smiled. "Yes, thank you sir. And for the tea. Lots to do, we must be going. Good Night!"

"Goodnight boys." Albus smiled, waving them away.

Draco grinned at Aiden as they headed back to the dungeons. "Well, that went well! Do you want to get started?"

Aiden nodded. "I don't have much to move anyway."

They cautiously entered Severus' quarters, looking around to make sure Hermione was not to be seen. Once in their rooms, they began to pack.

Aiden waved his hand, and all his belongings flew neatly into his truck. He plopped down on his bed to wait for Draco, landing on a vial. He rolled over and picked it up. 'Phoenix Breath" was on the label. He frowned. He knew better than to drink an unfamiliar potion. He looked up as Draco walked in and asked "You done?"

"Yeah. Um.I'll need to go to Poppy.I want to get this potion checked out."

"I assure you, Mr. Applin, my potion making skills are most adequate."

Aiden looked up at Severus, who was leaning in the doorframe.

"What's it for?"

"And you wonder why I did not allow you to help me brew my potions."

"No.I already know why you didn't let me help you." He snapped.

Severus looked angry for a second, then composed himself. "It is a Healing Salve. For your chest and back. You'll need to rub it on within the next hour, it only keeps for two."

Aiden's face softened. "Oh." So he had noticed. He looked up at Draco, who was smirking at Severus.

"How you doing, Sev?" He asked.

Severus frowned. "Fine."

"Anything going on?"

"What do you want Malfoy?" Severus sighed with resignation.

"Just to see how you are doing. Anything new?"

Severus' eyes narrowed. "My private life is none of your business. I have been quite charitable to both of you, and as long as you are in my living quarters, you will respect me."

Aiden stood up before Draco could retort. "Yes, Professor Snape, you are quite right." He waved his hand, levitating his trunk out of the room to join Draco's, before turning back to Severus. "Thank you very much for your hospitality, I hope I did not cause you too much trouble. Have a good night." Severus looked around, seemingly just noticing all Aiden's belongings were gone. "You are leaving?" Aiden nodded. "Yes." Severus turned to Draco. "And you as well?" Aiden narrowed his eyes, studying Snape. He seemed almost.sad. Draco yawned. "Yes. We're moving in together." Severus nodded. "I see." And he turned and stalked to the door. "Good Night."