Disclaimer: Once again I do not own this. That honor belongs to JK Rowling.
Chapter 3
It was nearing Christmas, the last day of class before a well deserved break. Snape was still keeping his eye on Harry, it was driving him nuts. He wanted to know why but wasn't about to ask him. Draco and Harry were eating lunch in the Great Hall when Draco's owl flew in and landed in front of them. Draco took the letter and the owl left. It was from his father. Quickly Draco opened it and began to read.
Draco,
I have no problem with your relationship. In fact I think it's good. I want you to keep an eye on him, watch out for him, understand? Teach him and if he wants to learn the Dark Arts, which I have a feeling he will eventually, teach him what you know. I look forward to seeing you for the Christmas Holiday and I have a present for Mr. Potter. I will give it to you while you are here so you can deliver it. Keep me apprised of what's going on.
Lucius
Draco nodded and folded the letter back up, "That went better then I expected." He said to himself.
"What'd it say?" Harry asked, looking over at his friend.
"Nothing much, just that he was looking forward to me coming home. What are you doing for the holiday?"
Harry sighed, "Staying here. No way in hell am I going back to those muggles until I have to."
Draco nodded in agreement, "I'll talk to my father and find out if you can spend the summer holiday with us."
Harry's face brightened, "Really?"
Draco half smiled, "Yes. I'll talk to him."
"Talk to him about what Malfoy?" Someone said from behind them.
The two Slytherin boys looked over their shoulder to see a group of three red heads, two twins and Ron. Draco rolled his eyes, "None of your business Weasley." He sneered.
Ron looked at Harry, "What happened to you? Why are you acting like this? You were different on the train…" He said, trailing off.
"I have true friends now, you're nothing. You just wanted to be around me because of the fame. That's not who I am. I'm not so low to have to use my prestige to get friends. Draco looked past that the first time I met him, he didn't care. Besides, he's been more of a help to me then you ever could have." Harry growled, narrowing his green eyes at the red head, "So why don't you scamper away like a good little Gryffindor and leave me alone. I have no use for you."
"You'll regret taking him as a friend Harry. His family is bad, they're dark. Worked for you-know-who." Ron said quickly.
Harry rolled his eyes, "I won't regret it but you'll regret saying things like that about my friend. Unlike you cowardly lions we Slytherin stick together. We're family and we look after each other." He didn't move from his seat, wasn't about to start a fight.
Ron snapped and as he went to punch Harry for his words Snape walked in. Ron swung and Harry ducked causing the red head to miss completely, "Fifty points from Gryffindor for starting a fight and detention Mr. Weasley. You will come to my office tonight at six." He looked at Harry and Draco for a moment before walking away.
"I'll get you Potter." Ron growled before walking away, his twin brothers stayed though.
They looked from one snake to the other, "That's no way to make friends." One of them said.
"You've just made a house your enemy."
Harry shrugged, "Good riddance. I don't want friends like you or him anyway." He turned to Draco, "Drac, I'm not hungry, let's go." Together they left the Great Hall, not wanting to deal with the red heads anymore, "Why do I have a feeling that they're going to be here for break?"
Draco shrugged, "We can get him back after break, or you can do something before that." He said with a malicious smile.
Harry chuckled, "I'll do something then we can do something when you get back, more fun that way."
Draco smiled, "I have to get going, I'll be back after break." He said with a smile, "Don't get in trouble while I'm gone." He laughed.
"Oh, I won't."
"Good." He gave him a quick hug after making sure no one was around, "Remember, watch out for yourself." He said before walking away.
Harry blinked, "Bye Drac."
Harry returned to the common room, looking forward to the holiday but not to being without his friend. With a sigh he flopped down on one of the chairs, running a hand through his hair. He got along well with the other Slytherins but all of them were gone for the holiday. Harry hoped that he would eventually have somewhere to go but right now he didn't. With a smile he began to plot what he would do to the Weasleys. The days passed by in a blur until the Christmas. Harry had already plotted what he was going to do and the plan was already in action. With a malicious smile he waited outside the Gryffindor common room, waiting to hear the sounds that would mark his plan coming to fruition. A scream came from inside and he laughed. He had given them a box filled with rats and spiders; the best part was that it was completely untraceable. With a skip in his step he went back to his room to open his own presents. Slowly he began to open the gifts at the foot of his bed. One had a cloak made out of a shinny material; he smiled as he noticed what it did, making him invisible. A note was with it, stating that it was his father's. With a smile he put it aside before picking up the next package, it was from Draco. He smiled as he read the letter attached.
Harry,
Sorry I couldn't be there with you or that you couldn't come with me. I asked my father about this summer and he said that you could so at least we have that to look forward to. I hope this fits you and I hope that you'll wear it. I had it made just for you.
Draco
With a smile Harry opened the beautifully wrapped package. Inside was a robe of black with silver edging. A green and silver snake was on the back. Harry smiled and slipped it on. It fit perfectly and was made of soft silk. He purred, loving the way it felt against his skin. Of course because it wasn't a school robe he wouldn't be able to wear it here but when he went to Draco's over the summer he could and when he was in his room and the common room he could. He smiled and buttoned it up, running his hands over the soft silk.
"Thanks Draco." He whispered with a smile.
He had a feeling that he could wear the robe while he was on break but wasn't going to because he didn't want it to get ruined. Carefully He took it off and folded it, putting it in my trunk. He smiled to himself before heading for the Great Hall to see how his present had done and to get some food. As he sauntered into the Great Hall he noticed that Ron was seated that the Gryffindor table looking visibly shaken, his brothers were there as well. The minute they saw him their eyes narrowed and the eldest one among them, Percy, stood up and walked over to him.
"What did you think you were doing Potter? That was completely uncalled for." He said, looking down at Harry.
Harry looked at him innocently, "Oh? And what is it that you think I did? I can assure you that I didn't do a thing."
"I'm positive that you're the one who sent that present to my brother. As a prefect I think it's my duty to inform you that what you're doing is wrong and you should cease." With that he returned to the table.
Harry raised an eyebrow before sitting at his own table, debating about what to do with Ron. If he tried to make friends with him it would make it easier to betray him. A sadistic smile spread across Harry's face as he thought about it. Quickly he put up a mask of regret and made his way over to the table. Ron scowled, looking up at him.
"What do you want Potter?" He growled, looking hurt.
Harry chewed on his lip, doing a wonderful job of acting regretful, "I'm sorry Ron." He offered his hand, "Will you forgive me for being a git?"
Ron blinked at the sudden change, but being the trusting Gryffindor that he was he took his hand; "I suppose I can forgive you." He said softly.
Harry smiled and sat down with them, "So, what's up?"
The twins, Fred and George, looked at each other then at Harry, "So Harry, why the sudden change of heart?" One of them asked.
He shrugged, "I'm not sure exactly. I just thought it was time to let go of this childish fight." He said but inside he was laughing, this was perfect, he would have to write to Draco.
They ate breakfast together, just talking. No mention of either house was made since neither would give up secrets. Finally Harry got up and said his goodbyes before walking to his common room, laughing to himself. He would enjoy this. Quickly he sat down and took out quill, ink, and parchment, ready to write to Draco.
Draco,
I had an idea which I've already begun implementing. It will be so much easier to get back at the Weasleys if we befriend them. I know I don't have their trust right now but I know I have the beginnings of a 'relationship'. They're so trusting and easy to manipulate. I sent them a package this morning, a present, which upset them greatly but when I apologized they accepted. I'm not going to let my guard down. I look forward to the end of holiday. Thank you so much for the present, I love it. I'm excited about staying with you this summer as well, not having to go back to those muggles. Tell me what you think of my idea about befriending them.
Harry
He chuckled to himself as he walked to the owlery to send the letter to Draco. Once finished he decided to call it a night and returned to his room.