A/N: I am so incredibly sorry that I haven't updated in forever. I'd explain all the shit that has gone on with my family and college and all, but you don't really want to hear it. Anyway, this is a really really short chapter. I wanted to post a little something. I hope to have the next out within a few days. I also hope the next chapter reads better. Forgive me and please continue to read, review and enjoy. Happy Holidays!

"Draco! Why are you still in my rooms? You haven't done anything for days. I am in no mood to continue putting up this. You will either stop this moping now or get out. In fact, if you don't do something about things with Harry, I'm going to stop indulging you and start forcing you to open your eyes. If you don't watch out you're going to lose anything chance you ever had. You saw how Justin looked at him and how he responded. Your relationship wasn't strong enough to stand this test. You're sixteen and you had a few weeks together. If you want him, go get him now before someone else does."

"What the fuck am I supposed to do, Severus? What do you suggest? Should I go up to him and tell him that even though I can't remember our relationship, I like him again and I want to start something. You want to me to tell him how confused I am? There is nothing I could say that wouldn't come out wrong."

Severus sat down heavily in his chair.

"Draco, it doesn't matter if it comes out wrong, Harry will know what you mean."

"How will he know?"

"He loves you, Draco."

Draco turned around, sharply.

"He what?"

"He loves you. He doesn't know it, but he does. If you wait any longer, he's going to forget that though. He's lonely and the first person to pay him any attention could get him. Go and be that person, Draco. He wants it to be you and you want to be with him. Don't waste anymore time. There are only a few more days before everyone returns. You need those days with Harry."

"What do I do?"

"You have to figure that one out for yourself. I can only say one more thing. Don't let this become one of your regrets. I know a lot about them and I can promise they'll only keep you up at night."

Draco stared at his godfather for a while before slowly gathering up his belongings. He put them methodically in his school bag and then stood awkwardly in front of the fire for a few moments. Turning, he walked toward the door, but stopped just past Severus and placed a hand on his shoulder. He gave the man one pat on the shoulder before continuing his trip to the door.

"Oh, Draco, I forgot to tell you that I'm taking care of Emily this afternoon."

"Isn't that a coincidence?"

"No. It is a forceful shove in the right direction."

Draco chuckled.

"I'm going so you can stop pushing."

And with that, Draco left.

"Hey, Harry!"

Harry turned around, he had just returned from leaving Emily in Severus's rooms.

"Hey. How are you?"

"I'm fine. How are you?"

"I'm good."

Harry watched as the boy in front of him shuffled his feet back and forth, nervously.

"What is it you wanted?"

"Oh! Um…I…well…I…"

"What did you say?"

"I wondered if you want hang out with me in my common room. I'm the only one staying here for the break and I trust you so it would be fine if you came."

Harry smiled.

"I'd like that, Justin."

"Cool."

"When do you want me to come over?"

"Are you free now?"

"Yeah, Emily is staying with Severus for now."

"Severus Snape is watching a small child?"

The boys began walking down the hall.

"I know. I was surprised at first as well, but he really likes her."
"He doesn't like anyone."

"I wouldn't spread this around if I was you, but he's not the cruel person he seems to be. He's just a tough professor."

"I'm not sure I believe you and I know no one would believe me so you don't have to worry about me telling anyone."

Harry laughed.

As Harry and Justin walked through the halls to the Hufflepuff common room, they were too busy talking and laughing to notice that Draco was following them. He had been about to get up the courage to talk to Harry when Justin had showed up. He had seethed as Justin asked his Harry to "hang out" and then had forcefully controlled his rage as the boy had made Harry laughed. He was following them before he had even thought about it.

Following several meters behind, Draco grew angrier with each minute. He hated Justin every time he made Harry laugh, every time he "accidentally" brushed his shoulder against Harry's as they were walking and every time he playfully pushed Harry as he made a joke, but nothing prepared him for what happened when the boys stopped in front of Hufflepuff. He crept closer in hopes of hearing the password, but what he heard was worse.

Justin stopped in front of the entrance to his house and stared at Harry, who fidgeted nervously under the other boy's intense gaze. He stood there and waited for Justin to say something and when he didn't, he felt compelled to break the silence.

"Uh…Justin, are we going in? Do you want to put up a silencing charm so I don't hear the password?"

Justin straightened his back and squared his shoulders before he spoke, determination written in every feature.

"I hope you don't hate me for this, Harry, but I want to know now if we are on the same page."

Justin strode forward and captured Harry's lips with his own. He pushed the Gryffindor against the wall and leaned his body up against Harry's. He reached a hand up to trace Harry's jaw line as he softened the kiss. It was then that Harry began to respond. Slowly at first, Harry began to participate, his arms still hanging at his sides. He was surprised when Justin ran his tongue lightly across his bottom lip and slipped it in his mouth, but he overcame that and took the opportunity to explore. He slid his arm around Justin's waist and his other hand came up to rest in the crook of Justin's neck. It was then that he realized that as good as the kiss was, something was wrong.

Draco watched as Justin attached himself at the lips to Harry. He saw red, but he watched to see what Harry would do. It wasn't until the brunette arm's encircled Justin's waist that he snapped.

"What the fucking hell are you doing? I thought you would "wait forever"? You piece of shit, apparently you can't wait two seconds to fuck somebody even someone like Finch-Fletchey. Well let me tell you something, forever is how long it's going to take for me to forgive you. Go to hell."