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The lyrics below are from " The Perfect Drug " by Nine Inch Nails
I come along but I don't know where you're taking me
I shouldn't go but you're wrenching dragging shaking me
turn off the sun pull the stars from the sky
the more I give to you the more I die
and I want you
you are the perfect drug
the perfect drug
the perfect drug
the perfect drug
Serena sighed heavily as she listened to her bandmates practice the new song she wrote. It had been two weeks since her fight with Harry and he hadn't even so much as glanced in her direction. She didn't know how much longer she was going to be able to handle this seperation, and her zombie-like state was beginning to wear thin on her bandmates patience. Not to mention her inattentiveness in classes was causing her usually high grades to drop drastically low. She was losing interest in everything that she was once passionate about. Hermione came to the conclusion that she was utterly love-sick and Serena couldn't deny it any longer.
" SERENA! "
She jumped back to attention at Mickey's voice screaming at her. " What? " she asked.
" What? " he mimicked, annoyed. " We need you to sing now so we can see how the lyrics fit with the music. "
" Oh. Ok. " Serena smiled faintly and stood from her seat, taking her place at the microphone. To there benefit, Dumbledore allowed them to use an empty classroom to practice in. They were planning on giving another concert before going back to America and they needed to practice new material. Serena queued her band and they set off into the new music, waiting for the right time she sang the lyrics, stretching her voice into the ballad, more full of emotion then any other song. She forced back tears as her voice echoed in her head. This song was for Harry and she wanted so badly for him to hear it. As she sang, Serena let herself drift into the land of sorrow, the fight replaying in slow motion again. She'd never felt more pain in her life. Not even after the physical pain Ray had bestowed on her. She snapped back to attention when she heard the door to the classroom open. She prayed that Harry would walk in and they could fix things, but it was Draco. She finished the song, forcing back the disappointment she felt. The blond Slytherin smiled warmly to her and she greeted him softly.
" I just wanted to know when you guys were going to be done with practice. I thought we could talk, you look like you need someone to talk too. " Draco explained.
" I could use that. " Serena smiled gratefully. " Let's call it a day guys. " she told her band.
" Whatever you say, boss lady. " Damien said affectionately. Her bandmates packed up there things and they left her alone with Draco.
" Do you mind if we just stay here? " Serena asked.
" Not at all. " he smiled.
Hermione snapped her fingers in front of Harry's face as he stared off into space. She was trying her level best to be patient with her friend but it was growing old really quick. Harry looked at her in confusion and she let out a frustrated sigh.
" What's your problem? " he asked.
" You're my problem. " she fired at him. " All you do lately is sit in a daze and we can't even talk to you. "
" What is there to talk about? Nothing! " Harry replied, irritated by Hermione's sudden outburst.
" You know very well what there is to talk about. You never once gave Serena the chance to explain things. True, she should have told you about that guy at the beginning but she was scared and tried to hide it. She had every right to be scared. Look how you reacted. " Hermione retorted.
" It's none of your fucking business. " Harry shouted, slamming his fist onto the table. He ignored the glare he recieved from Madame Pince, to angry to care. " My life is my life and the last thing I need is for you to butt in where you don't fucking belong. Don't tell me what I need and what I don't. "
Hermione felt tears well up in her eyes as she endured Harry's verbal attack on her. She wasn't trying to be nosy or tell Harry what he should and shouldn't do. Serena and Harry were her friends and she only wanted to see them happy.
" I was just trying to help. " She cried, her tears falling. " I just want to see you two happy again. " She stood and grabbed her things before running out of the library. Harry called her back, immediately feeling bad but it was to late. Again, he had taken out his aggression on the wrong person but what made it worse was that Hermione was one of her best friends.
With a frustrated sigh, Harry shoved his things back into his bag and left the library. He knew that Hermione had meant well and she was right when she said he was wrong. That's what had irritated Harry so much. Hermione was always right about things when he was quick to act. Now he had even more guilt weighing on his conscience. He needed someone to talk to that wasn't a student and he knew just the person to go to.
Hagrid hummed softly to himself as her poured some tea into an unusually large cup. The day was sunny and clear and it brought a smile to the large man's hairy face. He blinked faintly as he heard a knock at his door and trudged across the cabin to answer it. He smiled brightly when looked down to see Harry there.
" Hullo Harry. 'S bin awhile since ya bin here. " he stepped aside to let Harry in. " Well come in. "
" Hi Hagrid. " Harry smiled faintly. He stepped into the house and took a seat in one of the huge chairs. No matter how tall he'd gotten, his feet still didn't touch the ground.
" So, what brings ya here taday? " Hagrid poured Harry some tea and sat down acroos from him.
" Just needed someone to talk to. " Harry said quiely.
" Wouldn't be somthin' ta do wit that pritty little girl you bin seein', right? " Hagrid smiled faintly.
" Actually that's exactly what I wanted to talk to you about. "
" Well...go on. " Hagrid coaxed, getting comfortable.
" I feel really horrible about what happened. She didn't tell me she had another boyfriend and was trying to break up with him. He sent her a ring on Christmas and asked her to marry him. I totally blew up and didn't give her the chance to explain. Then I found her hugging Malfoy in the halls and lost it again. Malfoy and I took a round out of eachother and then ended up with detention and had our Quidditch privaleges revoked for a month. I haven't talked to her in two weeks and it's killing me. I don't know how to approach her because I am so disgusted with myself for the way I acted. " Harry let the story tumble out of his mouth like a bad taste.
Hagrid looked thoughtfully at Harry for a moment then nodded. " It's sounds ter me that the best way ter handle the situation, is ta go an 'pologize fer yer behavior. Smooths thing over firs' and then let her explain. "
Harry nodded. " That's so much easier said then done. "
" It is but ya got ter do it. " Hagrid said. " Ya ain't bin the same lately. Hermione bin tellin' me she's worried about ya. "
Harry smiled faintly. Leave it to Hermione to convey all her feelings. " That's another thing I have to smooth out first. I blew up at Hermione. Now I gotta go apologize to her. "
Hagrid sighed. " Harry, ya really need ter control tha' temper o' yers. "
" I know. I'm working on it. I promise. " Harry reassured his friend.
" Then all ya need ter do is talk ter Serena and listen ta what she's gotta say. Ya might be surprised. " Hagrid concluded.
Harry nodded and stood from the chair. " Thanks Hagrid. I'll work things out. "
" At a boy. " Hagrid smiled. " Let me know how it goes. "
" I will. " Harry gave a small wave and left Hagrid's cabin. How was it that everyone else could have told him the same thing and he wouldn't have listened, but Hagrid told him something and he listened. Harry pushed the thought aside, not really wanting to dwell on it. He had to find Hermione first.
Harry found her a few minutes later with a little help from Parvati Patil. His fellow Gryffindor had seen Hermione slip into Moaning Myrtles bathroom. With a little hesitation, Harry made his way to the bathroom and made sure no one was watching before slipping inside. He sighed heavily seeing Hermione sit on the floor cross-legged and Myrtle floating near her. The two of them were both in tears while they talked.
" Hermione. What are you doing? " Harry asked, approaching her.
" I needed someone to talk to. " she replied, looking up.
" Hello Harry. " Myrtle called with a teary smile. He always had the chilling idea that Moaning MYrtle fancied him.
" Uh...hi Myrtle. " he replied. He looked back to Hermione. " Listen, I don't think this is the best place for you to be at the moment. I came to apologize. I didn't mean to blow up at you like that and I really want to kick myself in the ass for it. "
Hermione sniffled slightly. " Really? You're admitting that you were being an asshole? "
Harry sucked in a breath but nodded.
" And you're admitting to the fact that you were wrong? In every way so far? " Hermione persisted.
" Hermione. Don't push it. " Harry smiled warmly to her. " I'm sorry. I was wrong. "
Hermione got up off the floor and hugged her friend. " I'm sorry too. I shouldn't be nosy. "
" It's alright. I should have listened. " Harry hugged her back. " I'm going to go talk to Serena now. "
" Serena! " Myrtle shrieked shrilly. " That little cuss that's had your attention now? "
Harry let go of Hermione and nodded. " That's my girlfriend still I hope. "
" Well you best tell her to stay away from this bathroom. " Myrtle warned. With a great shriek, the ghost dived into one of the toilets.
Hermione laughed faintly. " She makes empty threats. Go find Serena and make up with her. "
Harry nodded, kissed his friends cheek and dashed out of the bathroom. He was hoping to find Serena in the classroom her band practiced in. He dodged other students in the hall, ignoring their angry protests as he ran. He finally came skidding to a halt in front of the classroom and opened the door. He breathed heavily from running all over the castle and found Serena sitting with Draco Malfoy, talking. They both jumped when the door was flung open and Harry stumbled inside.
" Jesus Christ, Potter. Haven't you ever heard of a graceful entrance. " Draco sneered slightly.
" Blow...me...Malfoy. " Harry breathed
" I think I'll pass. " Draco stood and smiled to Serena. " I'll let you two talk. See you later. "
Serena smiled and nodded. " Bye Draco. "
Harry waited until Draco left the room, glaring at him before closing the door and walking to Serena. He regained his composure and smiled faintly.
" Hi. "
" Hi. " she replied.
Harry kneeled in front of Serena and took both her hands in his. " Serena I am so sorry for the way that I acted. I never wanted to hurt you this badly and I should have given you the chance to explain. I've been in agony for the past two weeks and I know that you have been as well. Can you please accept my apology and forgive me. I love you more then anything and I want to be with you for as long as you'll allow me too. "
Serena felt tears rise up as she looked deep into Harry's green eyes. She saw every bit of truth from his words in his eyes and hugged the man tightly. " Harry. I love you so much. I want us to be together forever. I didn't tell you about Ray because I didn't want you to worry. He's a nasty person and I am trying like hell to get rid of him. You're my boyfriend. Not Ray. "
The two teens held eachother tightly, crying out pent up tears of angst, happiness and love. For a long time they sat in the classroom, holding eachother. Sometimes talking, sometimes not but just enjoying the feel of eachother and the happiness they brought to eachother. After a while, Harry got up and led Serena into the Room of Requirement and Serena kissed him urgently. He returned the kisses with as much eagerness, having missed them for the past two weeks. The laid on one of the bean bags and slowly undressed eachother, taking in every inch of eachother's body's in the candle lit room. Serena helped him with the protection, and Harry teased her flesh, making her squirm in anticipation. She moaned his name softly and Harry drank it all in. Serena pressed herself against him, letting her know that she as ready as Harry teased the area between her legs. He kissed Serena deeply and pushed into her slowly, wanting to hurt her as little as possible. He felt her body go rigid for a moment and then relax. He broke the kiss and whispered soothing words to her, kissing her neck and ears. She moaned her love and got into rhythm with Harry, her nails scratching at his back faintly, making him moan louder then he wanted too. With one last thrust, Harry released into the latex and felt as if he would collapse. He shivered as he thrust once more and felt Serena arch against him an moan in ecstacy. He panted faintly as he pulled out of her and took the girl into his arms, holding her shivering body against his own.