A/N: Hey guys, this is just after getting done typing chapter six, I am thinking I will finish typing this story by the end of tonight, so there ya go. Plus I will reveal it now that I am working on a SEQUEL! Read and Review please. Love ya always
-Dark
Disclaimer: I own the plot, that's it.
Warning: Contains slash.
Chapter 7
"Acceptance and New Friendships"
Harry and Draco ran up the halls soaking wet, dripping water all over the place.
"Who do you suppose that was?" Draco asked, worried.
"I have no idea, but I bet that if we couldn't see them clearly, then they couldn't see us very well either." Harry replied, trying to convince himself as much as Draco.
"They know the colors of our robes, so that narrows down the houses, they must have seen that we have short hair, so they know we're both boys, and last time I checked, no one has bleach-blonde hair quite like mine." replied Draco with a very valid counter-point.
"Portus Mangus" Harry muttered to the portrait.
"Ok, lets..." Harry and Draco stopped dead in their tracks to find Hermione waiting for them.
"Hello, boys. I trust you both are enjoying the rain as much as I am?" Hermione asked daring them to lie.
"Herm, Draco is in here because..." Again Harry was cut off by her.
"Harry, you know the rules: no inter-house visiting." she said curtly. "Draco, you'll have to leave now." Draco silently and reluctantly went out the door.
"I take it you were the one peering out of that window?" Harry asked, slumping into an armchair already knowing her answer.
"Yes. I have two questions for you. The first being: Why didn't you tell me you were gay?" she asked.
"I was lost 'Mione! I didn't want to accept it myself, at first. I hadn't come to terms with it till recently." replied Harry, ashamed.
"Look Harry, Ron and I...we get you, and we would never, NEVER, look at you any differently if you would have just said something. Besides, a true friend always knows this stuff and trust me, I knew." laughed Hermione, despite herself. "Second question: Why Draco? Are you two in love...dating?"
"Yes, now we are." Harry said, and blushed a bright red.
"Ok, I accept that. It'll take a little getting used to, but I can do it...we can do it." she replied.
"Hermione! He's a good guy...and a great kisser, too!" Harry joked and sat down on a sofa with Hermione and the two lay down as best friends and fell asleep after a long talk and some warm butter beer. Harry fell asleep feeling happy and loved, and Hermione felt the same.
Break/Study time
Harry and Ron (Ron was filled in, and of course, was totally feeling the same as Hermione) waited as Hermione strutted across the courtyard to talk to Draco.
"So, you and Draco...you're in love?" Ron asked as if they were talking about a school subject or something equally light.
"Yeah...I hope you don't mind mate. I mean, on this inside, he's really a softy, and I've just gotta love him for it." replied Harry.
"It's all fine, Harry. You're still my best mate, and nothing's changed between us." said Ron.
"Thanks...for everything, Ron." Harry responded.
Draco and Hermione's Chat
"Draco, hello. How are you?" asked Hermione calmly.
"Look, yesterday was about me and Harry, ok? I love him so much I would die for him. If that means having to like you too then I will...for his sake." Draco rushed in one breath.
"You took the words right out of my mouth." Hermione smugly replied.
"So we're agreed then? For Harry's sake?" Draco asked, just to be sure.
"Yes, agreed." she answered.
A FEW WEEKS LATER
Harry's life was finally falling into place. He had a boyfriend, his friends accepted them both, and all was running really smoothly, until...
(School Wide Announcement) "Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy, Hermione Granger, Ronald Weasley! To Professor Mcgonnagal's office, immediately!" boomed a voice over the school wide system.
Mcgonnagal's Office
Mr. Potter, Mr. Malfoy, Mr. Weasley, Mrs. Granger. I would assume you all know why you're here?" asked Mcgonnagal in her usual tone.
"No, not really," they chorused together.
"The news that Draco and Harry are in love with each other has traveled throughout the school. Teachers have confiscated notes, and overheard rumors, but I wanted to hear it from you," she replied.
"Oh my god, They know?" Harry asked, with Draco too shocked to speak.
"Yes, we all know!" she said. "Since you all seem to have no idea how this got out, I am going to assume you were all careful not to tell or show that you are in love, and let you go. Be cautious; you two, especially!" She warned Harry and Draco.
"Who could have told?" Harry & Draco asked knowing that Hermione and Ron would do no such thing. Suddenly, Draco stepped on a paper that was floating down the hall. Apparently, the piece of paper was the school newspaper, authored by an unknown student.
"Oh my god!" Draco stopped suddenly. "Harry, read. Now."
Harry read, and gasped, as Hermione and Ron read it too:
"Loving in the Rain"
By: Unknown
Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy were reportedly seen by a slytherin, to have been having a nice little love session
in the rain one afternoon during the school's break and study time. I guess we all know what those two had in ..
"There's our demise, moving picture and all," Draco muttered.
"I have to go," said Hermione suddenly. "There's someone I have to see."
A/N: Well another chapter done and over with. Just a few more to go, but don't fret, there will be a sequel. Love you all. Please review for me, my darlings!
-Dark