Meanwhile...
Harry entered the GCR, he had dried himself off before coming in. He sat down in the chair closest to the fireplace. Many thoughts ran through his head.
Why did I save Malfoy? What has he ever done for me? I can't believe we actually held a civil conversation.
Harry got up after awhile and headed upstairs to his room. He figured he'd try to get some sleep since he hadn't slept in two days. He lay down in his bed after changing into his pajama pants. He lay there with his eyes closed, trying to sleep.
I really don't want to drink that dreamless sleep potion. I have to try and sleep without it. I'm so tired. I just want to sleep peacefully for once.
You could if you could defeat me.
What do you want?
I want you. I want you dead. You know that. But you also know I can't reach you unless you allow me into Hogwarts.
Forget it. Dumbledore will never let you in.
But you can. You can let me in.
Leave me alone!
Harry sat up his mind reeling and his scar throbbing. He looked over at the clock, he'd been out for three hours. It was almost four in the morning. He rolled out of bed. No way he was going back to sleep after that.
Breakfast...
Draco sat in the library. He wasn't hungry. He hadn't been for awhile. Actually he couldn't remember the last time he had eaten a full meal. He tried to concentrate on reading his book but the giggling first years behind him were distracting and giving him a headache. He finally shut his book and headed to first period, even though he would be twenty minutes early to Care of Magical Creatures. He only hoped that today's lesson would be interesting.
Breakfast in the Great Hall...
"HARRY!" said Hermione for the fifth time before Harry realized some one was talking to him.
"Yes?" said Harry looking up at his friend finally.
"What is wrong with you? I've been trying to ask you something for the past five minutes," said Hermione.
"Sorry," said Harry, "Was kind of in my own little world for a moment there."
"Obviously," said Hermione rolling here eyes, "Anyway, I wanted to ask if you knew when Snape's essay on the Fricktosious Potion was due?"
"Tomorrow," said Harry. He really hated it when Hermione reminded him that he had homework that he'd forgotten about.
"And I'll bet you haven't done it yet have you?" said Hermione.
"I'll do it tonight," said Harry as he left the table.
"Ron, what's wrong with him?" Hermione asked as she looked at her boyfriend. They had gotten together at the end of last year after Harry had finally got agitated with them because he knew they liked each other.
"If I knew I'd tell ya Herm, but I don't. He hardly even talks to us anymore," said Ron as he watched Harry leave the Great Hall. He really wished he knew what was wrong with his best friend.
Harry knew he would be early to his first class but that was okay because he wanted to talk to Hagrid anyways. He was shocked though to find Draco Malfoy talking to Hagrid when he got there.
"Well this is an improvement," said Harry as he walked up to them.
"Stuff it Potter," said Draco not even sparing the green eyed boy a glance, "Please continue Professor."
Harry's mouth about fell open. Did he just say what I think he said?
Hagrid said a quick hello to Harry before turning his attention back to Draco.
"As I said before. These little guys look mean, but they're the kindest things in the world and we'll all be getting one to take care of in class today for the next week or so."
"And it's called what again?" asked Draco looking at the little creature. He kind of liked it.
"They're called coons. Kind of like the Muggle name for a raccoon, but these are a totally different animal," said Hagrid, "Would you like to hold it?"
Malfoy just shrugged and took hold of the little furry black animal. He didn't like many things, but he really liked this animal. It reminded him of something but he couldn't quite place it. He looked into the coons little blue eyes. They were kind of mesmerizing.
"Don't stare into its eyes for too long Malfoy. Those little buggers are known for their hypnotizing powers. How do you think Veritaserum is made?" said Hagrid.
Draco instantly pulled his gaze away from the coons.
"I think it's cute," said Draco.
"Cute?" said Harry, "Did I just hear you say cute?"
"As a matter of fact you did Potter so if you don't mind why don't you shut your trap," said Draco glaring at Harry.
Harry glared back just as fiercely. Stupid prat.