Authoress Notes: Hi and sorry about the short chapter 14, I was in school and I only had 15-20 minutes before the bell rang, and I wanted to get at least a chapter done before then. Well, I hope you'll like this one as much as you liked the last one!
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Chapter 16: In Time Of Peace
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Later that day, after Bellatrix's attack, she was locked in Azkaban while Harry and Draco were at the Hospital Wing, Madam Pomfrey curing Harry's arm. It was painful, and the potions she gave him tasted like cough medicine, in his opinion.
It was later that night and Harry was in his bed in the Hospital Wing (Madam Pomfrey suggested he stay the night), and felt someone creep inside the bed to lay beside him. He looked over beside him and smiled when he felt Draco wrap his arms around him tightly, not wanting to let go, to stay like that for eternity.
"Draco, you shouldn't be here. What if – "
Draco pressed a finger against Harry's lips. "Shh. You don't want Madam Pomfrey in here, do you? Just sleep. I'll stay for awhile."
"Thanks, Draco,"Harry sighed, leaning against Draco.
Draco nodded and held Harry until he fell asleep, his head resting against Draco's shoulder. He placed Harry's head back on the pillow, and tucked him in carefully, not wanting to get Madam Pomfrey alerted and to come in here. He had Ron and Hermione looking after Lillian…let us hope that Ron won't brainwash her into thinking Draco was a ferret.
He looked down at Harry. Did Voldemort know about them being together? He knew very well his father didn't, and he didn't know where his mother was, she had gone into hiding months ago. He envied Harry, because he got to meet his parents, and that the both of them heard that Harry's parents, Black and Lupin would be staying there forever, to be with Harry. He chuckled.
"Harry…you're so lucky that you have parents that care for you,"he said, and laughed. "Me? My father doesn't give a damn about me, and my mum…I don't know where she is,"he sighed, taking Harry gently out of the bed and holding him. Harry stirred, but fell back asleep. "I'm just glad I have you."
The next morning, Draco had used the Invisibilty Cloak. He had borrowed it from Harry. He had it over himself as Madam Pomfrey came into check on Harry, though he still had his arms wrapped around his shoulders, squeezing them tightly, and that made Harry feel relaxed, and that was fine with him.
"Ah, Potter,"she said. "You are able to leave now. I expect the Great Hall feast is starting, along with the Sorting. You best be off, then."
Harry nodded and him and Draco walked off together, him still under the invisibility cloak. They both passed Professor Snape on their way to the hall, who only took a glance at both of them (Draco took the cloak off after leaving the Hospital Wing) and quietly walked on.
When they reached the Hall, they both sighed.
"Ready, Harry?"Draco asked.
Harry nodded.
"Don't worry,"he said, gripping Harry's shoulders. "I'll be with you 100 percent of the time. I'll try and keep Pansy from snogging you."
Harry shuddered. "You had better."
Draco laughed, and gently pushed open the door to the Great Hall, and everyone in there stopped talking, blinked, and looked at the two figures who had just entered.
Harry and Draco made their way over to the Slytherin, earning a few glares from a few Gryffindors – including Seamus and Dean. Neville was giving him a pitied look, but one to show he still cared, and Hermione and Ron were looking at him sadly. This only made him wanted to be resorted again. Into Gryffindor. Or any other house besides Slytherin that wouldn't make the Gryffindors – or any other house for that matter – hate him. He saw the look on James' face when had sat down with Draco at the Slytherin table, and when James saw the Slytherin badge on his uniform, and Black had to keep him back from going up there and punch either him or Draco to a bloody pulp.
Lily gave him a look of concern and confusion – seeing as she didn't know why he was sitting at the Slytherin table. Black and Lupin looked at him sadly, and with pity. He and Draco quietly watched the Sorting, not making a sound, except for eating. Pansy and Blaise were the only ones who were staring…no, glaring at them throughout the feast, and they vowed to kill Potter.
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A little while after the feast, Harry, Ron, Ginny and Neville had gone into the Room Of Requirement to do the DA. Most of the people had quit, seeing as what house Harry was in now. Ron and Hermione had deducted house points from Gryffindor for this – and Seamus and Dean really hated the two of them now. They vowed revenge for Potter's betrayal.
The ones who still took DA meetings were Harry, Ron, Draco (sometimes), Ginny, Neville, Justin, Cho, Fred, George (I made them in the DA, and I know they wanted to quit school in the OotP to set up a Joke Shop in Diagon Alley or somewhere, but I made them come back for their seventh year), and Angelina Johnson (I'm not sure how old she is... her age wasn't mentioned – or the year she was in at Hogwarts).
Draco had said he would be watching Pansy and Blaise closely, because he overheard them at the Great Hall feast wanting to make sure they got revenge on Potter. For what, he did not know. He decided to keep an eye on them – he was a prefect – he could deduct points from his own house – even if it meant them losing the cup – he didn't care.
This also meant Harry couldn't be on the Gryffindor Quidditch Team – and since the Slytherin Seeker position was taken – cough, courtesy of Draco – they made him Chaser – seeing as there was a position opened for it. Of course, Harry still loved playing, but it wasn't the same – not if you weren't playing for the house you were in for 6 years of your life.
That day, after the Great Hall feast and during the DA meetings, Draco ran into the room of Requirement and over to Harry.
"Harry, I need to talk to you about something,"said Draco. "NOW."
"What is it, Draco?"Harry whispered.
"Parkinson and Zabini – I overheard them – remember? Anyway, I kept close watch on them today – and found out – they want revenge on you, for something,"Draco said.
"I don't remember doing anything…"Harry started.
"I know, they are just weird,"Draco said. "But you must promise me – be careful when I'm not around – okay?"
Harry nodded.
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A/N: Does anyone know what Zabini and Parkinson are planning for revenge? Find out next chapter...