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Chapter 12

Hermione turned at the movement in the corner of her eye and her jaw dropped when she saw Becky and Draco Malfoy walking towards them, hand-in-hand. Perhaps the rain was blurring her vision--she blinked a couple of times--they were still there.

She nudged Ron in the ribs and signaled to the approaching couple. He looked, and his jaw dropped as well. He in turn nudged Harry, who had the same exact reaction.

Draco and Becky approached them, Becky looking extremely nervous. Harry, Ron, and Hermione gawked at them.

"Guys…I--er--have something I need to tell you," Becky said. She then continued to confess the secret relationship she and Draco had been having all year.

When she was finished, she waited anxiously for a reaction. But all she got was horrified silence. Her heart wrenched painfully when Harry's eyes flashed furiously.

"I thought you were my friend," he muttered quietly, so angry that his face was expressionless.

"I am Harry, I am!" Becky replied, her voice cracking due to the tears forming in her eyes, "Draco's changed! He wants to be our friend…" her voice trailed off when looks of utter disbelief came upon their faces.

"It's true," Draco spoke up. Everyone's eyes shot to him. He stepped up to Harry and he stuck out his hand. "Potter--er, I mean Harry…we got off on the wrong foot, and I want to make it up to you."

He bit his bottom lip nervously as Harry's jaw dropped again in bewilderment, along with Ron and Hermione's as well.

Harry met Draco's eyes and what shocked him most of all out of this whole scene was the change he saw in those grey eyes. They weren't cold, sneering and malicious…they were…different. He couldn't find the words. Perhaps Becky was telling the truth…maybe he had changed.

"I…uh…" Harry was at a loss for words as he stared at Draco's outstretched hand.

"Please believe me, Harry. I'm on your side now." Draco said quietly. Harry glanced at Ron and Hermione, who just looked at him blankly. Harry then glanced at Becky, who pleaded silently with him to believe her. He looked back at Draco, whose eyes were so changed that Harry had no choice but to believe him…

Harry reached out and grasped Draco's hand, giving it a shake. Draco seemed almost surprised, as if he wasn't truly expecting Harry to believe him.

"Welcome to our side, Draco," Harry said, smiling.

"It's great to be here," Draco laughed, glancing over at Becky, who had tears streaming down her cheeks.

"It's nice to see you've finally seen the light," Hermione suddenly said, stepping forward and sticking out her hand, smiling.

Draco stopped shaking Harry's hand and gawked at Hermione, still clutching Harry's hand. Then, slowly, almost cautiously, he reached over and shook her hand vigorously.

"Listen, I'm s--"

"Don't worry 'bout it," Hermione replied quickly, her smile broadening. Ron then cleared his throat uneasily and his shoulders slumped slightly as he stuck out his hand as well.

"Well, if Harry trusts you," he said quietly, "then I trust you." Draco smiled and shook Ron's hand too. Ron's suspicious frown slowly turned into a friendly grin.

"Now what are we all standing around for?" Harry asked, beaming, "Let's go get some butterbeers!"

They all laughed and made their way down the road, the Shrieking Shack shrinking in the distance as they began to chat excitedly about what they were all planning to buy in Zonko's Joke Shop.

Becky shot Draco a sideways glance and he met her gaze. He gave a wink and flung his arm around her waist, nuzzling his nose into her neck. Becky gave a squeal of delight as they approached the main street of Hogsmeade village.

THE END

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