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Ok, here's the deal: This story is a HP/DM SLASH. Whish means boy with boy, though there may not be any for awhile. If you don't enjoy these sort of stories, please leave now.

Perfection Learning

Chapter 3. Patrolling Excursions

"A positive attitude will not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort."

-Herm Albright.

"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so."

-Douglas Adams.

"Is this some kind of joke?" they said pointing to Harry's badge, laughing.

Harry frowned, and glanced at his badge. He could see nothing wrong with it, at first glance. At second glance he realized something was very wrong, and he had never been more embarrassed in all his life.

His badge distinctly said, in large purple letters, Head Girl.

'Holy shit.' was all Harry's confused mind could stutter as the other occupant uttered a soft chuckle.

Draco Malfoy leaned farther into his cushioned seat. Much to Harry's annoyance, Draco stared at Harry for a few tense moments. Harry was starting to feel very uncomfortable, but his Gryffindor stubborn streak refused to let him look away. Draco tilted his head just a bit as he stared at Harry for a few seconds.

"What is that?" he said nodding towards Harry's badge.

"What does it look like?" Harry spat back. He really didn't want to be here right now.

"Get out." Draco said unemotionally as he gestured towards the door with his hand, "Get the Head Girl and bring her in here right now. I'm not in the mood for your immaturity."

"I'm supposed to be here…" Harry said looking at his feet, "I got this badge in the mail."

"And you expect me to believe you, Potter?"

"No, I really don't care if you do believe me." Harry said as he sat across from Draco, "But you can't make me leave."

Harry had touched a nerve, and he knew it. Draco narrowed his eyes as he glared fiercely at Harry, his arms crossed. Harry was lightly surprised when Draco didn't reply, but merely glared with that same calculating gaze.

Five minutes passed by without a word. Harry was staring out the window while Draco stared fixedly at him. It was starting to annoy Harry to no extent. Finally Harry gave in to the edgy silence, "Have a problem Malfoy? It is considered impolite to stare for most people… But then again you're not like most people are you?"

Malfoy narrowed his eyes, "What's that supposed to mean."

"Always going on about how pureblooded you are and how your family is--"

"Leave my family out of this, Potter." It was more of a demand then a statement.

"And what would you do if I don't, Malfoy?" Harry smirked as he egging the furious boy on.

"Why don't we just find out, Potter." Draco said cocking an eyebrow as he slowly edged his hand towards to his pocket.

"Me, fight a little prat like you? What's the use?" Harry said sounding cocky, "I'd win anyway."

"That's what you think." Malfoy said standing up the same time as Harry. "Always so full of himself… Well we'll just see if he can live up to everyone's expectations."

Harry and Draco both reached into their pockets as one, and pulled out their wands.

Both yelled at the same time. "Diffindo!" Harry cried as Draco yelled, "Coercere!"

Harry flew backwards and crashed into the wooden wall with a sickening thwack as Draco's right cheek sliced open. Draco let out a low moan as he slid to the floor, bleeding all over his robes in the process. Harry, still conscious, ignored his horrific headache as he looked at the moaning Draco lying a foot away from him. Hearing steps outside the compartment door, Harry tried to sit up, but to no avail. The door slid open and a horrified Professor McGonagall stepped through.

"Mr. Potter! Mr. Malfoy! What is the meaning of this?" she said as she looked at the two of them wide eyed. Draco was slumped on the floor, apparently unconscious, as the cut bled heavily. Harry slowly sat up, clutching his head.

"We got int-t…" Harry stuttered as a wave of pain hit him. He reached behind him, and touched the back of his head and ignored the pain as he brought his hand in front of his face. There was no blood. He was lucky.

"Yes…?" McGonagall urged him to continue.

"Oh… We er… Got into a disagreement." Harry said staring dejectedly at his shoes.

"Oh really?" she said, "And pray tell what about?"

"I don't really remember…" Harry said and then said in a sarcastic tone, "I suggest you ask him, as he started it."

McGonagall ignored his comment, and kneeled down by Draco's head. Taking out her wand, she murmured a few words as she laid its tip against his slashed cheek. The torn skin glowed a faint orange and then sealed the cut together. It almost looked like a zipper. A white scar was all that was left on his cheek as McGonagall stood back up and held her hand out to Harry. As she helped Harry up, she caught sight of his badge.

"Who did you take that from?" she said as she looked at the badge.

"No one." Harry said innocently, "It came in the mail, along with the information that I was made Head Student."

"You aren't a girl Mr. Potter." she said cocking an eyebrow, "I will ask once more. Where or who did you get that badge from?"

"I just told you." Harry said slowly as he looked up into her eyes in frustration. Why couldn't she believe him?

"Fine. I expect the Headmaster will want to have a word with you…" her eyes roamed towards the still unconscious Malfoy, "and Mr. Malfoy, too."

Harry sighed mentally as he watched McGonagall wake Malfoy up. He looked furiously at Harry before being escorted out of the room. Harry was now left alone. As he walked towards the sliding door, he noticed something long and dark lying by the edge of the bench. As he bent down his eyes widened. It was Malfoy's wand!

MEETING WITH DUMBLEDORE LATER THAT EVENING

Harry had walked slowly back to Ron and Hermione's compartment as he mulled over the day's happenings. When he entered, everyone seemed normal, and were all engaged in a humorous discussion, and judging by the color of Ron's ears it was a very funny one indeed.

Harry had not talked to Hermione about Ron, as there weren't any moments he had alone with her. He knew he had to talk to her soon, though.

Harry still didn't quite believe the fact that he had been made Head Girl. It was probably some sick joke or something…

Harry was five minutes early as he stopped in front of the two stone gargoyles that marked the entrance to Dumbledore's office. There was no one else in sight, and since he was extremely tired after his quidditch practice he decided to sit on the floor and lean against the stone wall. It was cool to the touch and Harry was almost asleep when he heard the soft pad of footsteps. Opening his eyes Harry saw a pair of blue slippers and green pajama pants. Slowly Harry's eyes traveled upwards to meet the gaze of Draco Malfoy.

Draco smirked as he leaned towards Harry, "I believe you have something of mine, Potter." he said coldly.

"Wha?" Harry muttered sleepily as he sat farther up against the wall, "What are you talking about?"

"Give it back right now." Malfoy said ignoring Harry's questions.

Harry was even more confused now, and didn't know what the hell Malfoy was getting at. Looking quizzically at Malfoy, he stood up. Malfoy suddenly lunged with an outstretched arm towards Harry's hip, causing Harry to gasp and leap backwards.

"What are you doing Malfoy!" Harry yelled as Draco started to walk towards him again.

"Stop moving you dolt!" Draco said grabbing Harry's arm. Slowly Draco reached towards the top of Harry's trousers and was centimeters away from the zipper when he plunged his hand into Harry's pocket. It may have been considered sexy in a different situation, but here Harry was scared to death that Draco was going to curse him or worse. Drco chuckled as he slowly pulled his wand from Harry's pocket and held it up in front of his face.

"This is mine. You had it. Why?" Draco said backing away from the still wide eyed Harry.

"Oh…" Harry said at a loss for words. Why was Malfoy's wand in his pocket? Why did he even have his wand?

"I'm waiting…" Malfoy rolled his eyes as he crossed his arms and started tapping his foot.

Harry was about to answer 'I don't know." when a voice cut across the silence, "Ah Mr. Potter and Mr. Malfoy! Glad you could make it."

Harry and Draco turned to see the smiling face of Dumbledore. He looked the same as always, a grey beard down to his waits, twinkling eyes, half-moon spectacles, "I am sure you both have many questions to ask me."

"No shit Sherlock." Harry heard Malfoy mutter to himself as they both followed Dumbledore up the curving stairs.

Dumbledore seated himself behind his desk and conjured up two plush chairs for Harry and Draco to each sit in. He formed a teepee with his fingers and gazed down upon them. "Well… I am sure you are both aware of the Head Student badge problem." he said slightly smiling.

"Yea." Harry said as Draco snorted his annoyance.

"Unfortunately I am not yet aware of how this problem occurred. The Head Girl and Head Boy are not chosen by me, so I have no say in the matter."

"Can you fix it?" Harry asked.

"I'm afraid I cannot." Dumbledore said as Draco let out a dramatic sigh while Harry stared at Dumbledore in disbelief.

"Why not?" Harry urged Dumbledore to continue.

"I have no control over the matter-" Dumbledore said before he was cut off.

"Wait! Are you saying I have to share a room with him?" Draco said loudly as he stood up and pointed to Harry.

"Please sit down and let me finish Mr. Malfoy." Dumbledore said calmly. Malfoy looked royally pissed off, but listened to Dumbledore anyway. He crossed his arms and glared at Dumbledore.

"I do not choose who the Head Students will be, that is chosen by The Head Student Society. It is a long and tedious process, and cannot be changed. I will try and contact them this evening to inquire about our little… predicament. Until the matter is discussed further, the both of you will share a dorm."

"Do I have to share a room with him?" Draco seethed.

"Yes." Dumbledore replied coolly.

"Who is this Head Student Society?" Harry asked thoughtfully, "Why can't they change their decision? I mean they have mistaken me for a girl…"

Draco smirked at Harry as Dumbledore lightly smiled, "I am afraid I am not allowed to tell you Mr. Potter. I will ask if I can replace your badge with a… proper badge if you'd like."

"Oh um…" This was not the answer Harry had been expecting. Who was this Head Student Society? Why couldn't Dumbledore tell him who they were?, "Uh… sure… It would be embarrassing to keep this badge anyway…"

Dumbledore nodded, and scribbled something down on a piece of parchment before continuing, "Both of you will patrol the first floor every Monday and Wednesday. I am afraid I must ask you to patrol tonight."

Harry sighed. Great. He had to patrol with Malfoy… This would be hell.

After ten more minutes of discussing their new duties, Harry and Draco were ushered out into the hall. Harry started to head toward the Gryffindor tower when he realized he didn't know where his new room was. Turning around he saw Malfoy nearing the end of the opposite side of the hallway.

"Hey, wait!" Harry called as he jogged towards the swiftly retreating form of Draco, "Where is our room?"

Draco didn't even look at him, but kept staring straight ahead, "Were you even listening, Potter?" he said coldly.

"Well... Sort of." Harry replied sheepishly.

"Obviously." Draco smirked.

"So… do you know where it is?" Harry said.

"Why don't you find out and follow me?" Draco said sarcastically.

Harry rolled his eyes but followed Malfoy anyway. They were somewhere on the third floor when Draco abruptly stopped, causing Harry to walk into him.

"Watch it Potter." he snapped as he slowly walked towards a portrait of a sleeping white rabbit, "Turtle doves."

The rabbit lifted one long ear and slowly opened an eye, revealing an indigo iris. It yawned and slowly stretched as it sat up. It wiggled its pink nose as it looked them both over and then the portrait swung open.

From what Harry saw he guessed he was walking into the common room. The three couches were an earthy sort of green and they whole floor was covered in a plush light beige carpet. Off to the left and right were two curving stairs that met at the top and formed a balcony. On top of the balcony was a door. The walls were a light tan color that looked golden in the firelight. In front of the two couches was a stone fireplace, but it wasn't near as massive as the one in Gryffindor tower. Mounted in a golden frame above the fireplace was a picture of the Slytherin and Gryffindor crests.

"It's small." was all Drcao muttered as he jogged up one of the curving stairs. When he got to the top he opened the door slightly and then slammed it shut with a loud, "Damnit!"

"What is it?" Harry called from below as he walked toward the edge of the stairs.

"Whoever chose to decorate this common room also seemed to furnish my bedroom." he said as he walked back down the stairs, "Honestly! Who would put red and silver together?"

"Um… It's my room, too." Harry said.

Draco merely looked at him for a moment before replying, "Yes, I suppose it is… But you are just an annoyance till the real Head Girl is chosen…"

"Dumbledore said the decision is final!"

"Oh come on Potter! Don't tell me you're this dumb! The Head Student fuckers thought you were a girl! Doesn't that make you mad at all?" Draco rolled his eyes as he sat on one of the couches and lay down.

Harry sighed and sat in the other couch. He hated to admit it, but Malfoy was right. He should have been a little angrier… 'I guess I'm just not in the mood to be angry today…' Harry thought as he leaned his elbows on his knees and put his face in his hands.

"Go and patrol… I'm going to bed." Draco muttered as he rolled over.

Harry looked at him curiously. Did Malfoy think he could just boss Harry around like that? Well if that's how he was going to treat Harry this year then he had another thing coming…

Harry muttered a spell and stood up slowly- stretching, "I don't really feel like patrolling tonight… I'm too tired…"

"Potter, go patrol."

"No, that's OK Malfoy… I think I'll just go look through your stuff." Harry said grinning as he walked towards the stairs.

"You wouldn't dare." Malfoy smirked as he quickly sat up and glared at Harry.

"Hmmm… We'll see." Harry said as he ran up the stairs and stopped at the door.

"Get away fro my---mmmph!" Draco yelled as he stood up and tried to run forwards, but fell flat on his face. Harry's spell had locked his ankles together.

Harry laughed as he slowly sauntered down the steps and approached Malfoy. Malfoy was leaning on one of his arms and glaring coldly at Harry, "Do you mind taking this spell off me?" he asked.

"Are you going to do as Dumbledore said an patrol tonight and stop trying to boss me around?" Harry asked innocently as he squatted near Draco.

Draco narrowed his eyes and looked at Harry, murder in his eyes, and gave a brief nod. Harry grinned and took the spell off and quickly stood up as he headed towards the portrait. Draco brushed himself of and followed slowly. Both boys headed down the Grand Staircase and onto the first floor.

"Where do you want to start?" Harry asked. He decided he would try and keep Malfoy happy and let him choose what to do so he wouldn't bother Harry.

"The hallway with the picture of the red cat." Malfo said grinning slightly demonically.

"Any particular reason why?" Harry asked as they both started to walk towards the named hall.

"You've never been there have you?" Draco asked slyly, "Or else you would know why."

Harry shrugged and waited for Malfoy to explain, which he did, "It's where everyone goes when they want to snog…You remember the old Head boy and girl?"

"Yea…?" Harry said confused. The old Head buy and girl had been Percy Weasley and Penelope Clearwater.

"They always used this particular hallway for their convenience… So it was well known that you could get away with a late night snog here, as the patrolling Head students weren't likely to notice you here…"

"Oh." Harry said. He felt stupid that he didn't know what this hallway was used for, "But why didn't the Head students catch them? They could still see them and all..."

"Wrong again." Draco said smirking at Harry.

"Huh?"

"You touch the red cat's painting and become invisible while you remain in this hallway… Now be quiet…" Draco whispered as they silently walked down the dark corridor.

"How are we going to catch them?" Harry whispered.

"Just walk with your arms spread out or something…" Draco said as he followed his own advice. Harry thought he looked like a pale zombie when he did that, but chose to conveniently not mention it. Harry mimicked Draco and soon felt his hand brush against something that felt human.

"I think I've found some!" Harry whispered excitedly.

"Then catch them!" Draco said has he walked towards Harry, but it was to late. Harry could already hear the sound of running feet, "Damn you Potter… Now we won't know who it was…"

"Sorry…" Harry muttered.

"Now they all probably know we are here damnit…"

"Then why don't you touch the cat and make yourself invisible?" Harry asked, "You know, so they can't see you…"

"It only works when you are… excited." Draco replied as he glared at Harry, "Great… Now there's nothing to do this evening except do a boring patrol…"

"What if I knew how to make the both of us invisible?" Harry asked slyly.

"That's advanced magic; I doubt you could do it." Malfoy said cocking an eyebrow.

"Of course I can't." Harry said starting to grin as he walked out of the corridor, "Follow me."

"Fine." Draco said and then hesitated, but followed Harry anyway.

Harry hurried back towards their common room, said the password (turtle dove) and ran up to his room. Draco slowly followed and walked into their room to see Harry digging through his luggage.

"Oh know it's here somewhere… Where is it…" Harry muttered and then yelled triumphantly, "Got it!"

"Got what?" Draco said as Harry lifted a silky grey robe and an old piece of parchment out of his suitcase.

"You'll see." Harry said as he ran back out of the room. Draco rolled his eyes and followed once more.

A/N: This chapter was long overdue, and I apologize for taking so long… It may seem odd, but I had writers block so… Yea, it's a bitch. I pomise I'll have the next chapter up next Thursday, as I will now put a new chapter up every week. This will be easy to write from now on ;)

I am just worried I made their first day a tad rushed… No they are not friends, still enemies. I know it seems like they are more friendly but, their not. Yet :D

Next chapter will be from Draco's POV.

Thank-you to my wonderful reviewers:

Puppy Kicker- Suspense is grand isn't it? This isn't much of a cliff-hanger though is it? You may get a little more confused about the Hermione love triangle later on, but you'll hopefully pick up the clues:)

xXmRsMaLfOyxX Mmmm… Yes yum Malfoy…

Shelli – You were right! (obviously now) You will learn more, I just had to be all gah-ishand write a whole chapter about their first day… Boring…

teal'c thanks

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