Disclaimer: I really don't think that you'd get very much if you tried to sue me anyway but just to get rid of all that legal nonsense I'd like to state that I do not own Harry Potter. The wonderful, beautiful fabulous, spiffing, genius, ect. JK Rowling does. Anything else you recognize doesn't belong to me either. I do however own the plot (as far as I know), a crayon, a pack of gum, a string, 2 hair ties and my soul (for the time being).

Author's note: I'm wicked sorry that it's taken so long for me to update, first I was busy with our show and then my computer crashed so it's been a bitch trying to get this chapter written and up. This chapter has a bit of Harry Draco bonding in it so I hope you'll all enjoy. And for those of you who have been waiting for them to finally get together that will be happening within the next 2 chapters (I hope). Well that's it for now, Enjoy the show!!!!!!

Chapter 6: I can't keep doing this

Harry dove 20 feet before he pulled into a barrel turn. He loved flying, always had and always will. It was the one thing that made him forget all of his numerous responsibilities to the wizarding world.

Today was not exception, infact he was in a better mood then he usually was when he flew. The unspoken argument between him and his friends was finally over. Harry hadn't noticed how much he actually counted on Ron and Hermione's love and support until now. In addition to having his friends back he was also beginning to enjoy Draco's company.

There had always been something that attracted him to the blond and now that all the hostility was gone Harry was beginning to really like talking to him. He respected his blunt honesty and he relished in his spontaneity.

The Gryffindor took another dive before landing gracefully next to Hermione. Ron was still in the air doing laps. 'Mione looked up from her book smiled at him.

"Tired?"

"Alittle, I'm so out of shape."

She nodded and then looked at him like she wanted to ask him something but it wasn't a good idea.

Harry sighed in exasperation and sat down. "'Mione, if you want to ask me something do it, I'm not going to bite your head off." She gave him "the look" at that statement so he tried to amend it. "I'm sorry about last year but I was under a lot of pressure then."

"But nothing has changed since then, why so calm now?"

Harry blushed and looked away, "Is something going on between you and Malfoy?"

He looked like a deer caught in the proverbial headlights before he got control of his body again and asked in a forced nonchalant voice "Why would you say that?"

Hermione snorted uncharacteristically "Oh come on Harry! That display just now only proves that there is!"

Harry looked down at his hands as though they were the most interesting things he'd ever seen. After a few moments of silence he answered.

"We seem to have found something in common which has caused us to spend some time together."

"What could you possibly have in common with him?" The statement was not said disdainfully but confused.

"I really don't want to tell you that right now, I don't think you'd understand."

She looked alittle hurt at that last statement but didn't push. The next minute Ron landed next to them and checked his watch. "Oh good, its dinner time, I'm starving." So the trio made their way into the great hall with the rest of the school. When Harry walked in he caught Draco's eye and smiled before going over to the Gryffindor table.

The next week went on a lot like that. When the boys were alone in the room they would talk, paint and just generally have fun together. When they were in public they would completely ignore the other's presence.

Draco was going crazy. On one hand he loved being around Harry so much and being able to talk with him and make him laugh. On the other hand it was torture because he wanted to kiss him or run his fingers through those wild raven locks. The worst part was the not knowing how Harry felt. Atleast if he knew that there was no chance he could move on. He was finally sure that Harry swung his way because of a few comments he made during one of their conversations but he wasn't sure if he was interested in him.

Harry on the other hand was happier then ever, he was blissfully unaware of Draco's not so plutonic feelings towards him.

Friday after classes Harry was in the room drawing when Draco walked in.

"Wow you're here before me for once, I should call the news papers." Harry turned around at the sound of Draco's firmilar drawl and smiled.

"You could but it would blow our cover."

The blond shrugged and made his way over to the green eyed wonder boy. He looked over his shoulder at the paper Harry was working on and snorted. "Typical Gryffindor."

The picture was of a proud lion with a border of red and gold. Draco rolled his eyes and went to sit on the couch.

"Hey, I'm not drawing it for me, it's a Christmas present for Ron." Harry tried to defend as he put down his materials and went to sit next to the Slytherin.

"Getting started a bit early aren't you? It's only October."

"Yeah well I have a lot to do."

Draco nodded. "So what are you getting me for Christmas then?"

Harry smiled and shook his head at Draco's childishness. "That's for me to know and you to find out, you selfish little sod."

The blond pouted but suddenly smiled. "Ok, how about this, I'll tell you what you're getting."

"No, that takes all the fun out of it."

"Yeah, I know, that's why I was going to lie to you about what you're getting."

Harry rolled his eyes and hit Draco with a pillow. "Hey that just missed my hair!" Draco yelped and attempted to smooth his already perfectly placed golden locks.

Harry just rolled his eyes at his antics before he remembered something. "Did you do your potions homework? I need help."

The other boy plastered on a mock-offended look. "Oh, so you abuse me and now you want me to do your homework! I don't think so!"

"Oh come on, I hardly touched you, let alone abused you. And I only asked for your help not for you to do it for me."

The Slytherin just grinned at him. "I know." For the next half-hour Draco tried to explain the importance of monks wood in a sleeping potion to an incredibly frustrated Harry.

'He looks so cute when he gets all flustered.'

Harry was doing some calculations while Draco waited to see if he got the right answer. The blond couldn't help watching the raven-haired boy. He felt the need to touch him so he reached out as if he were in a trance towards the other boy's head, but before he could reach it…

"Ohhh! I think I got it, Look!"

Draco jumped and pulled his hand away faster then a first year runs from fluffy, it took him a minute to realize what had happened and when he did he mentally smacked himself. He quickly turned his attention back to Harry's homework and screwed on a smile. "That's great Harry."

The other boy was thankfully too excited to notice Draco's slip up.

'I can't keep doing this, I need to talk to him.'

:He cursed that damn girl for always being right.

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