Disclaimer:I am a poor college student (American at that). So obviously I do not own Harry Potter.
A/N Amazing I'm posting again… I'm just afraid this chapter seems forced. OH well let me know what you think at the end.
Forward Progress
Harry's POV
It seems like Draco is the only one capable of keeping me on edge anymore… The Death Eaters are scary… but my heart doesn't pound when I think of them…
Damn him…
Why is he always cryptic… What does he want to talk about now… Not that I would deny him a conversation… Those are the bright points in my life…
Maybe he wants to talk about Vincent… Though he seems to be a private person… So I'm not sure that is it….
I'm here so early… I just couldn't stand the anticipation… I couldn't stand Hermione and Ron simpering at each other.
I shouldn't cast myself off from them, they've been there for so many years… but I feel like I've grown past them sometimes… In a lot of ways they are still in first year. I guess they're afraid to see the world for what is. It isn't simple black and white… right and wrong… there are so many horrible in between places… making decisions isn't easy…. Hell life isn't easy… but you can't let it get you down… If I don't keep going what else will I have….
Draco…
I don't want to dwell on that… How much I've grown to long for his presence… His wit and that spark he has… All contained in an elegant exterior… Beauty… Strength… Intelligence… And he doesn't coddle me… but who knows how he feels… It is so hard to tell sometimes.
I hear the door open… that must be him.
Draco's POV
When I enter the Room of Requirement, Harry is already there, just watching the flames… I wonder what he is thinking about. He's probably sick and tired of dealing with my problems…
When did I become so weak… so blind… I utterly missed Vincent's dilemma… I'm leading my house blindly into a war that may kill us all… I've betrayed my family… And in the midst of it all… I brought to the mindset of school girl by the bloody Golden Boy…
Life really sucks sometimes…
I finally cross the room and take a seat next to the fire. I just watch the flames.
What in the hell am I supposed to say… Hey Harry, I'm rallying the Slytherins… Want an army of people who you think hate you… That sounds wonderful… Dammit
I'm not this nervous around anyone else… well… I was around Daddy Dear but that is irrelevant…
Harry is staring at me now… I know he is probably wondering why in the hell I dragged him here just to sit… Guess I might as well speak up…
"Potter, a Slytherin was killed and the House doesn't take that lightly. We've unified and decided not to serve an insane Half-Blood. We're going against our parents, our heritage, and… hell… even the common belief. But we aren't going to serve Voldemort. We're going to oppose him. That doesn't mean we're joining up with Dumbledore, I don't trust him. Still, we are on your side. And when the time comes, and you must face him…. I'll be at your side. Because… Harry… it is where I seem to be my best anymore."
Potter looks stunned… and happy… Merlin he looks gorgeous.
"You saved them. All of them. I won't have to face my classmates."
"I didn't save them all… I failed one."
Harry scoffs…
"You didn't fail him, Draco. He made his own decision."
"… Draco do you really want to be with me… at the end?"
I feel my cheeks flush slightly.
"Yes… If you'll have me there."
Harry breaks into a grin…
"Of course, I'd want you there. You're a damn fine wizard, and we fit together well."
"Well, I've said my piece. I should go back to the Slytherins. Good night, Harry."
I turn to leave… but suddenly strong arms grab me. I'm pulled into a searing kiss… which I immediately return…
We break apart.
"Good night, Draco."
Fin
I don't know if this is any good… I reread the earlier chapters and they seem so much more well-written… Am I totally decimating Harry and Draco as characters… Please review… My confidence is kinda shot.