The next day in Potions, Harry's mind was bursting with memories of the night before. He tried desperately to listen to Snape, but the monotone droning of the
many uses of dragon's blood didnt interest Harry at all. Harry's gaze drifted towards Draco who was sitting across from him. A few strands of pale blonde
hair were sitting in his eyes. Harry wondered if he noticed. How he longed to just reach out and brush those soft strands away with his hand.
"Mr.Potter maybe you should listen to my lecture on dragon's blood instead of daydreaming." hissed Snape.
Harry jerked in his seat, "Oh...Sorry Professor." his pale cheeks turned a slight shade of pink. "Sorry dosent cut it. 10 points from Gryffindor," said Snape, an
evil grin formed on his pale lips, "and test tommorow on the uses of dragon's blood," the whole class groaned and Ron shot Harry a disproving look, "You can
thank Mr.Potter in person after class," Snape's cold eyes were smiling, he had accomplished his goal of humiliating Harry for the day, "Now, onto
moonstone...can anyone tell me what it's principal use is?" Almost instantly, Hemione's hand shot straight up, and Snape rolled his eyes and groaned,
"Anyone besides Miss Granger"
But Harry wasnt paying attention, his green eyes fell once again upon Draco's head. Those pale silver strands of hair, God how he longed to grab a fistfull and
just kiss those soft ruby lips over and over.
"Harry...Harry...? HARRY!" Harry sat up straight and his head almost collided with Ron's, "God Harry what the hell are you staring at? Class is over, and I'm
hungry." Ron's fingers grabbed the shoulder of Harry's robes and jerked him upwards.
Harry had barely touched his supper, he poked his fork at his baked potato, and took a small bite. Hermione shot Harry a worried look, "Harry what on earth is
wrong? Your not eating...and I know that's not a good sign. Your usually eating more than Ron." Ron looked up from his plate, and smiled, pieces of spare rib
caught in his teeth and butter smeared on his lips, "Yeh, dat kennut be a god fwing Horry." he said, his mouth full of spare rib and baked potato. Hermione
gave Ron a disgusted look, "Oh please do wipe your face." She grabbed her napkin and chucked it at Ron who was happily biting into corn on the cob.
Hermione turned back to Harry and smiled, "What I've been trying to say is, you've been distant lately. And acting awfully odd"
Harry nodded, "I know, I'm just worried about some...stuff. Nothing you needn't be worried about though. It's not a big deal, honest." He forced a smile so
Hermione would think nothing was wrong. Obviously it had worked.
"Good Harry. I was getting worried." She bit into a piece of spare rib and rolled her eyes, "Oh Ron! Honestly! Take small bites! Your going to choke to death!"
After dinner, the trio made their way upstairs to the common room. All were full, all except Harry who had barely eaten. "Oy Potter!" All three of them spun
around and were surprised to see Draco Malfoy coming up the stairs. "Oh no..." moaned Hermione, "What on earth could he possibly want." Draco's lips curled
into a devlish grin, "I'd like to speak to Potter alone please." he nodded at Ron who was scowling, his hands balled into fists, and Hermione who was scowling
with her arms crossed. Draco grabbed Harry's arm, "Come on Potter." he violently jerked Harry down the stairs. Ron tumbled down after them, "You let
go of him Malfoy!" he grabbed the sleeve of Draco's robes and yanked him backwards, causing Draco to fall flat on his rump. "Jesus Christ Weasley!" he
swore, "What the hell are you playing at?" Ron smiled triumphantly, "That'll teach you not handle Harry that way. Come on Harry"
"Ron, it's alright, I can fend for myself," said Harry bending down to help Draco up. "God Weasley now look what you've done." moaned Draco, brushing a few
particles of dust of off his usually spotless robes. "Not like you cant afford new ones," groaned Ron, "C'mon Hermione lets go." Hermione looked flustered, "But
wait, Harry? Where are you going with him"
"I'm school prefect Granger. Deal with it." yelled Draco as he continued to lead Harry down the stairs.
"But wait...So am I!" Hermione yelled back, but it was too late, Draco and Harry were out of earshot.