Days became weeks. Weeks became months and before Harry knew it. he and everyone else had become comfortable with his blindness. Harry put of his best front during the day but at night he was a victim to his own mind.

Tears quietly slid down his tan cheeks and whimpers emitted from his mouth. He tossed one way and turned the other, fighting his reoccurring nightmare. Finally his eyes shot open, sweat pouring down his face, as he tried to stabilize his breathing. He lifted the wards and opened the curtains. Grabbing his robe on the pole beside his bed and he put it on. Though he couldn't tell what time it was, by the sounds of snoring coming from his dorm mates he figured it was still early. Knowing sleep was over for him he decided to get ready for the day. Gathering up his bath things he made his way over to the door and quietly walked out shutting it behind him. Ruffling his fingers through his eye length hair and yawning, he entered the empty, yet warm, common room.

"House elves must be up already…." He felt the warmth of the fire reach him. Dodging around tables and chairs, he made his way over to one of the bookcases.

"Eventera…" He commanded stifling a yawn. The bookcase slid out of place and behind it was a door. He opened it and walked inside, locking it behind him. It was a private bathroom complete with shower and tub. Deciding a shower would be more efficient he walked over placing his things on a near by table and opened the shower door.

"Nice hot shower please…"

Bright green eyes blinked calmly as the shower automatically turned on and adjusted its temp according to Harry's request. Stripping off his robe and boxers, he stepped in to the inviting water and let it wash over him. He felt tension lift a little as the hot water pelted his bronze skin. After thoroughly washing, he stepped out and reached around for the towel, which seemed to fly into his hand.

"Shower off…"

The water stopped immediately and he began to dry off. An hour later a fully dressed Harry emerged from behind the bookcase.

"I was wondering where you went off to…."

Harry jumped slightly at the break in silence, and then smiled.

"Good morning Ron. Couldn't sleep so I figured might as well get ready for the day…."

The red head smiled. He was relieved to see he was alright. Waking up and finding Harry's bed empty worried him. He knew his best friend had trouble sleeping.

"I guess great minds think alike." Pauses and rubs his stomach "I'm starved…"

Bright green eyes blinked at him "What's new there…" laughs "Do you suppose Hermione will mind meeting us at the Great Hall?"

"Of course I'd mind. I always wait on you two and the one time you beat me downstairs you ditch me for food!"

The two boys jumped at the sudden sound of her voice.

"Sorry love, but when our stomachs call, we must answer." Ron kissed her cheek and Harry nodded in agreement. Hermione shook her head.

"What am I going to do with you two…?"

"You're going to marry Ron and make sure I get head Auror when you become Minister."

Hermione blushed and laughed "Oh Harry!" smiles "Come on let's go eat before Ron passes out."

Red flushed across the blue eyed boy's face "I can't help it that I require a certain amount of food intake…"

While Ron helped Harry put on his bag, he stood on one side of him while Hermione stood on the other.

"Mate, your required amount of intake could feed a small army at some point."

Harry laughed as he felt arms gently guide him through the entrance and down the stairs.

Once in the Great Hall, they led him over to the table where Neville and Ginny sat reading.

"About time you three got here." Ginny smiled "You're headlined in the papers once again Harry. Today, the title is Harry's struggle with his blinding fate." She passed the paper to Hermione and turned the magazine towards them. "And Teen Witch magazine voted you hunky wizard of the year." She and Neville grinned at each other as a captivating picture of Harry blinked at the trio, though Harry couldn't see.

"Eck!" Ron snatched the magazine up "Don't tell me you two are gushing over Harry as well…" Ron stared at the picture "This was taken when you did that interview last month. I told you that was a waste. They just want to exploit you."

"I think it's a dreamy picture. He's even smiling…." Ginny replied gushing over the picture. She and Neville giggled slightly.

"I was only smiling because I remembered something funny Ron had said about the reporters before I went in for the interview." He sighed. He didn't think he'd ever get use to such attention. "Besides, I rather them exploit me over my blindness then something else…"

Hermione pat his hand "If it helps any. It is a nice looking picture, I mean everyone's noticed how much you've changed…in a good way of course."

Harry smiled. He never forgot to appreciate his luck at having such supportive friends.

"Now, enough famous Harry talk. Let him eat in peace" She handed him a fork as the delicious smell of food filled his nose. He cheerfully chatted with his friends as he ate.

"…blinding fate." Grey eyes scanned the paper and set it aside. "Why don't they just leave him alone? He needs peace…not publicity."

"Leave him alone? Isn't that what you're doing?" Blaise stared at him inquisitively.

Draco frowned slightly. He had his reasons for staying away from Harry. When he became a spy for Dumbledore his whole life changed. And so did his point of view on the Gryffindor, which unnerved the blonde greatly. It was a known fact that he enjoyed the company of girls and guys, but seeing your archenemy as a optional boyfriend was out to of the question. And after he saved the raven haired boy, Draco knew he was smitten, but chose to cover it up with wanting a friendship. Though considering Harry's avoided him like the plague, the blonde doubted even that would happen.

"I'm not leaving him alone. Its just that I beg no one. He and I just weren't meant to be." The blonde put on a well practiced smirk "I mean do you seriously see us as friends?"

"No, but as a couple….possibly"

Grey eyes rolled "Do me a favor Blaise and don't play match maker. You're horrible at it."

Blaise laughed "It's not my fault you're so picky."

A pale hand ran through his long silky blonde hair "It's called having taste Blaise…and I have tons"

"Whatever. Even you with all your "taste", have to admit that Potter's a catch. I mean just look at him. All grown up and blind or not his eyes have never been more enchanting."

The blonde glanced over at Harry as Pansy giggled beside of him

"What's so funny Pansy?"

"Oh just reading this magazine article on Potter. He actually let them interview him and take his picture." She quickly turned the page towards him and Blaise. Harry's handsome tanned face, bright smile, and blinking, swirling, green eyes made Draco's breath catch a little "Don't worry Dracy! He's no match for you." She turns the page and there was a picture of him.

"Where did they get that?"

"Looks like when you where leaving St. Mungos after Harry was first emitted." Blaise took the magazine and turned it back to Harry. "That's some picture they took of him…." pauses and whispers "You know, now that I think about it…You and Harry would make a hell of a couple." He grinned and Draco quickly shook his head.

"Honestly, you read too much of this filth!" Closes the magazine and stands up "I don't want to see anymore of those around here…" He turned and walked out mumbling.

"What's his problem; it's just an article and picture…" Pansy grumbled as she flipped through the magazine.

Blaise shrugged as he watched the retreating blonde.

"One never knows when it comes to Draco…"

Later that day Harry sat quietly in Potions listening to Hermione and Ron talk, when Snape came bounding in.

"That will be quite enough chatter…"

He stared at them darkly.

"Today we will be brewing a very difficult potion known as Gowi, the reviving potion.

He pauses and picks up a piece of parchment.

"Due to the complexity of this potion, it requires two people; therefore, I have assigned you each a partner."

Smirking at the moans, he began reading off the list.

"…Pansy Parkinson and Hermione Granger; Blaise Zabini and Ron Weasley." Pauses "And lastly Draco Malfoy and Harry Potter…"

He ceremonially rolled up the parchment, enjoying the angered and shocked faces at his paring. He pointed his wand at the board and the instructions and ingredient list appeared.

"Well…what are you all waiting for? You only have until the end of class to complete the potion…"

Feet and chairs scuffled around as they moved to change seats. Harry moved his things over as he heard Draco sit down.

"I suppose our pair up was to be expected…."

Snape never could mind his own business…

Harry nodded.

"Yes, well no sense in crying over spilled milk…"

A pale eyebrow slowly rose

"What?"

"Nevermind….Muggle saying…" pauses.

They fell in to an awkward silence for the reminder of the class. Harry followed Draco's directions and they finished before anyone else. While Harry took to vile up to Snape's desk, Draco cleared the mess.

"I see partnering you with Draco has improved on your ability to complete a potion…"

Harry continued back to his desk as if he didn't hear him. There was a slight tug at his right arm.

"You almost passed our table…"

Draco paused. He hated being Harry's partner, not because he hated him, but because he didn't…and that complicated things. Of course he'd never tell Harry this.

"Oh thanks…Draco…."

Shock flashed across his pale face.

He's never called me Draco before….

"You're welcome…."

He picked up their bags and helped Harry put his on.

"I feel like taking a walk before dinner…" Green turned towards the Slytherin just as Ron and Hermione walked up.

"Come on mate, let's get out of here…" Ron glanced at Draco who was pretending to pack his bag. Harry nodded and let them start leading him away.

"I thought you wanted to take a walk Potter…."

The trio paused and turned. Harry blinked in the direction Draco's voice had come from.

"I do, but you never answered me, so I figured…"

"You didn't give me time to answer…" He was inwardly fighting a losing battle "I'll walk with you…"

Harry nodded his head and Ron and Hermione exchanged looks then stared at Draco, who smoothly avoided their eye contact knowing his face told everything.

"We'll meet you for dinner ok Harry?" Hermione smile, but continued to stare the Slytherin.

Nodding, Harry blindly reached out and on impulse the blonde moved towards him. As the tanned hand grasped his arm, the Slytherin had to fight back a smile.

"Well Potter, let's go before I come to my senses…"

The raven haired boy nodded and let Draco led him out, with whispers from their classmates and two pairs of inquisitive eyes following them.

They walked in silence for a while. Harry was now holding Draco's shoulder.

"You didn't have to say yes you know…"

"I know, maybe I wanted to. I can do nice things once in a lifetime Potter…"

Harry stopped and let go of him. The blonde frowned slightly at the loss of contact.

"You know, I believe you and I are past using each other's surname…"

Draco stared at him. "What exactly are you suggesting?"

Harry paused, green eyes stared straight ahead.

"I suppose I'm suggesting a mutual agreement to at least get along even if we don't become friends or anything."

Draco shook his head. "Is it really as simple as that, Harry? Can you forgive and forget all that I've put you through?"

"I've put you through some things to Draco…." Pauses "Besides, I know what you did for me when I was captured…."

Draco's breath caught and he stared unblinking at him "I didn't want you to find out Knowing as noble as you are you'd want to try and be my friend because of it." Pauses "And I rather be your friend for the simple fact that you enjoy my company…."

Harry blinked in Draco's direction. "You have changed…"

"Yes, well some still choose not to believe that…."

"Well, I believe it. May not be able to see the expressions on your face, but I can tell they aren't utter disgust when you see me…"

"I doubt anyone could look at you and make a disgusted face…"

Harry blushed brightly "I don't know…"

"What I'm talking about. I know. That makes you more appealing…

Harry blinked at him and reached out his hand. "Move closer…"

Draco's heart skipped a little as he did what he was told. Tanned fingers gently ran across his pale face memorizing each part. The tingling sensation of feeling Harry's hands was so new and wonderful that the blonde had to suppress a sudden sigh of contentment. All the Slytherin could do was stay were he was trapped in Harry's eyes…even though they couldn't see him. Then the dark haired boy closed his eyes smiling.

"My senses tell me you're the one who appealing…"

Draco laughed a little and gasped softly as the fingers now caressed his lips.

"Harry, why the sudden interest in me?" Pauses "After I caught you in the Great Hall, you've avoided me like I was diseased…."

Tanned fingers continued to focus on the pale lips "I was in shock, then I learned about what you did for me and I felt guilty about my reaction so I stayed away figuring you were angry with me." Pauses "And when you didn't come a seek me out I figured you felt you were too good to be my friend…."

Draco looked at the ground "That thought was in my mind from time to time…"

"Was?"

"I…I mean…Not that I'm too good for you…that we can't be friends. The fates just don't have that in our future…."

Harry's hand moved under his chin and titled it so that grey was sucked in to green. His eyes were like a spell that no one could break.

"What are you scared of?"

"Many things…"

Harry frowned slightly "I'm here for you…"

Then grey eyes watched as the tanned wizard slowly leaned in. As their lips pressed together, Draco felt energy surge through him and all he saw was hypnotizing green. They broke apart flushed.

"Harry…why…"

Harry blinked slightly and ran his fingers though his long inky hair.

"Because I'm not scared Draco…"

Shock etched the blonde's face as he tried to avoid where the conversation was going.

"We should get back before Weasley sends a search party after us…."

Harry paused, green eyes turned on the Slytherin, but whatever he was thinking he kept to himself.

"Yea…"

Draco gently held Harry's arm and directed him back to the school and up to his dorm.

"We're at your entry…" Draco pauses "I suppose you can make it from here…."

Harry nodded and said the password. The Fat Lady swung open.

"See you around…"

The brunette disappeared behind the portrait before Draco could open his mouth to reply.