Paring: Dm/Hp
Warnings: Slash and some spoilers
Rating: R- rated
Summery: Harry never was good at potions. Ron never was good at controlling his temper. Draco never was good at shutting his mouth. A disastrous choice in potion pairings by the Harry-Hating Snape only ends up brewing trouble. When the potion inevitably explodes Harry and Draco are landed in the hospital wing, completely unconscious. Upon waking they discover that not only do they feel an annoying itch which neither can identify but they are also able to see into the only place no one is meant to see- the other's mind. Scared into secrecy by the though of being used for experimentation in order to get rid of the condition (that was probably not curable anyway) how will these two enemies cope with not only each other, the itch and the threatening shadow of Lord Voldemort, but a jumble of mixed up no-sense, 'what-the-hell-am-I-thinking?' emotions?
A/N: Here you go people, please do enjoy. Hope you like it, read and review and sorry about the wait. Love you all.
Chapter 3- In the Name of ScienceI'm doing an experiment
I'm doing an experiment
I'm testing facts and lies
I'm testing out the strength
Which no one can diguise
I need to find the truth
To see it come to light
And through sheer determination
I swear I'll get this right
Harry and Draco walked down to the Great Hall together, still holding hands as it was far to early for anyone else to be awake.
/Sorry I woke you up/ Harry said guiltily as Draco yawned
/Are nightmares a natural occurrence for you/ Draco asked
/Yep. Nightmares or visions of Voldemort/ Harry said
/I wont even ask/
/I am sorry though/ Harry said softly
/Its okay. Who needs sleep? We'll just make sure we end up in my dreams/ Draco said, a spark of mirth visible in his eyes
/Well it's a nice day today Draco, isn't it Draco. What do you think Draco Harry said brightly, insinuating Draco's name and effectively changing the subject. Draco raised an eyebrow
/Well if I have to insult and call you 'Malfoy' the whole day I may as well enjoy your first name while I can/ Harry said simply
/Whatever you say Harry Draco said and Harry smiled
/When the tugs start again we'll organize an 'accidental' collision in the halls/ Draco said releasing Harry's hand and entering the Great hall. Harry took his seat at the Gryffindor table and helped himself to some toast.
/Okay. I hope it's not that often. It will seem strange if were bumping into each other all the time. Whenever we have a class together we'll have to accidentally on purpose get partnered together/ Harry said taking a sip of pumpkin juice.
"Harry!" a voice called and Harry turned to see Ron walking towards him
"Where were you this morning?" He asked
"Nightmare. Same as always Ron" Harry said offering him some toast
"Why were your curtains spelled shut?" He asked
"I'm sick of the first years from The Harry Potter Fan Club going through my things. You'll notice I lock my trunk as well." Harry said simply
/Harry Potter Fan Club/ Draco snickered
/Tell me about it. Their annoying as hell/ Harry groaned
As first lesson (Charms) approached Harry made his way to the classroom with Ron chattering away as they went. They entered the classroom to sat next to Hermione who had arrived early.
"Did you eat?" Ron asked frowning and Hermione shook her head
"I wasn't hungry. I have a bit of a headache," She said rubbing her forehead
Ron immediately stated fussing over her and Harry rolled his eyes.
/Could those two be any more obvious/ Harry muttered
/I'm starting to see your point/ Draco replied
The lesson was a double and by the end of it the tugs had started up again. Very faintly, but Harry knew it was only a matter of time.
/I feel it. We have potions now, if were both late we'll be forced to partner each other/ Draco suggested
"Guys, I'll catch up. I have to ask Professor McGonagall something," Harry told Ron and Hermione packing his books away slowly
"Don't be too late or Snape will take points," Ron warned before leaving the classroom. Harry waited a few minutes then followed them.
He arrived at the potions classroom seconds before Draco.
"Potter, Malfoy, take the front cauldron, I expect better from sixth year students. If your late again I'll be forced to take points" Snape snapped and Harry shot a desperate look at Ron who shot a sympathetic one back.
They set up the potions ingredients with one hand and inconspicuously held hands briefly under the table with the other. The tugs ceased and both breathed a soft sigh of relief.
/What do you have after lunch/ Harry asked
/Arithmetic/ Draco answered /you/
/Divination/ Harry said with a sigh
"Watch it Potter" Draco snapped as Harry nearly knocked over a glass
/My mistake/ Harry said lightly
/No problem. Just keeping up the 'Harry and Draco worst enemies' act/ Draco explained
/I know/
"Its clockwise Malfoy, not counter clockwise" Harry sneered
/As am I/ Harry said with a slight smirk /though actually you never weremy worst enemy. I think Voldemort is a little higher on the list/
/I'm crushed/ Draco said dramatically
The lesson passed in much the same matter, bickering through their lips but talking civilly through their minds. As the lesson ended Draco squeezed Harry's hand slightly before letting it go. They went to lunch separately and Harry made sure to do his usual complaining.
"Malfoy is such a git." He said
"Just ignore him Harry, he's an immature prat" Hermione said
/Hey/ Draco said defensively and Harry smiled slightly
"I know. He just gets to me sometimes" He said with a sigh and Ron nodded sympathetically.
They ate lunch quickly before embarking on the long journey to the Divination classroom.
"Lets see how I'll die today" Harry muttered
"May as well be creative about it" Ron said as they climbed the ladder
"I'm guessing… rampaging Taipans," Harry said smirking
"Taipans are Australian aren't they?" Ron asked frowning
"Yep, so how they will mange to kill me while their rampaging will be fun to find out" Harry said brightly and Ron laughed
There was a faint tug at his chest and Harry groaned inwardly
/But we were just touching/ He complained
/I think it's affected by distance as well as time/ Draco said
/Well I am in the top tower/ Harry answered
/ I wonder how far we could distance ourselves/ Draco said curiously
/Lets find out. Meet me on the grounds after dinner and we'll see how far we can get/ Harry suggested
Professor Trelawney suddenly stepped forward and looked at Harry gravely
"My poor child, the grim still lurks over of you. I'm afraid you shall die in the utmost pain and you will suffer most greatly," She said sadly and Harry sighed
/Why can't I ever die in my sleep/ He complained
/Where's the fun in that? Does she always predict your death/ Draco asked
/Yes. Ever since day one. I'd be a medical miracle if I dropped dead every time she said I would/ Harry said and Draco chuckled slightly
The lesson passed slowly and Harry blessed the bell when it rang. Listing all the ways he could die was getting tiresome… not to mention he was running out of ideas.
The tugging was getting a little stronger now.
/We can bump into each other out side the Great Hall/ Draco suggested and Harry agreed.
As he approached it Harry saw Draco walking towards him. He pretended to be engaged in conversation with Ron and 'accidentally' knocked his shoulder hard against Draco's. Their hands touched briefly
"Watch it Potter!" Draco growled and entered the Hall
"Bastard" Harry sneered
"Its Malfoy" Ron said as an explanation walking to the Griffindor table and taking a seat next to Hermione
/ Malfoy? Well he's a Weasley but I don't hold it against him… oh wait… yes I do/ Draco said and Harry smiled widely
"Harry" Hermione said in amazement
"What?" Harry asked in confusion
"You're smiling," She said in shock and Harry gave her a puzzled look
"And…?"
"Well… you haven't smiled… I mean really smiled…. Since before what happened last year" She said gently
"Hey, your right 'Mione. I didn't notice before but he was smiling like that in Divination" Ron said
"Well, I'm allowed to smile. I've had an alright day" Harry said simply
"Well this is great Harry! You'll be laughing soon," Hermione said brightly
/Weirdo's/ Harry thought quietly
/I made you smile/ Draco said suddenly feeling very proud and Harry smiled again at the tone. Hermione beamed at him and began talking to Ron quietly. Harry could guess the topic was something like 'I think he's recovering. Maybe we will be able to tell him soon'
/I must be going mad, if Draco Malfoy makes me smile/ Harry said fondly
/Or you've finally gotten some sense/ Draco added
Harry spent most of dinner smiling, making it seem like it was what Ron was saying and not a certain voice in his head.
Dinner ended and Harry told Ron and Hermione that he was going for a walk in order to get 'some fresh air'. They agreed rather quickly which gave the impression that they wanted some 'alone time'. He went outside and was barely there a minute when Draco joined him. They grabbed hands quickly to disperse of the tugs then Draco and Harry began walking in the opposite directions.
Harry was near the lake and Draco near the start of the Quidditch pitch when the tugs started. Ever step they took away from each other made the tugs more painful. Harry was soon clutching at his chest.
/Keep going/ Draco encouraged
Harry's legs felt like lead. He felt as if he was dragging something incredibly heavy behind him. He took another step and fell to his knees at the very start of the lake. He could sense Draco doing the same. He tried to crawl forward but the pain was intense. It was ripping at his chest, making his whole body shake with tremors. His breath was coming in pants and spots were dancing in front of his eyes. He couldn't take this. The ache was unbearable
/Draco/ He cried frantically
/Harry/ was the strained reply
He turned and struggled to his feet to go in the direction that the tug was taking him. He felt Draco do the same thing and quickened his pace until he was almost running. Draco came into view and they threw themselves at each other, kissing passionately. Both fought back a sob of relief as the pain left to be replaced by that familiar tingling feeling. Harry sighed as all pain left him and their kisses became less desperate and more tenderer.
/How far was that/ Draco asked
/I don't know, but lets never do that again/ Harry replied
Draco agreed before he ran his tongue over Harry's lips, begging silently for entry. Harry parted them and Draco's tongue dived in, exploring. Harry was just as curious, if not a bit shyer about it. Suddenly his legs felt weak and both Harry and Draco fell to their knees, tightening their arms around each other, their tongues still battling for dominance.
/We could get caught/ Harry said weakly noticing they were on the middle of the grounds, and it wasn't even that late.
/We could/ Draco replied obviously not caring. Harry smiled
/It would be warmer inside/ Harry pointed out, taking off Draco's robe
/It would/ Draco replied removing Harry's
/We should go/ Harry said undoing the buttons on Draco's shirt
/We should/ Draco said undoing his
/I don't want to move/ Harry admitted his hands exploring Draco's smooth skin and making him shiver
/I won't/ Draco said stubbornly, undoing the button on Harry's pants.
Draco's hand hesitantly entered Harry's pants and even more uncertainly wrapped around what he found there making Harry gasp.
/Can I/ he asked unsurely
/Yes/ Harry said softly, just as nervous
He moved his hand and a moan escaped Harry's lips. Encouraged he sped up the velocity until Harry was panting loudly. Harry had enough sense to drag his free hand down and wrap around Draco, who gasped, his hand immobile for barely a second before starting up again, with Harry keeping pace. Both were shuddering in pleasure and simultaneously quickened the swiftness until all that Harry was aware of was his hand on Draco and Draco's on him.
/Oh God/ Harry gasped before he came; Draco followed seconds latter with an inaudible cry.
Both slumped together slowing their breath and gathering their senses. Harry gathered his enough to give Draco a slow, tender kiss. He was dimly aware of how quickly their relationship was processing but he also realised he didn't care
/I've never done anything like that. I've been with Draco for just over a day and yet I'm not worried. I don't care. It feels… right. I don't know what I'm ready for or how far he's gone but I'm probably much less experienced. We should probably slow down a little. That would be the sensible thing to do… but when have I had any sense/ Harry thought to himself
/I've never known you to have any, but your right. We should slow down a little. We've been enemies for over five years remember. And as much as it may surprise you I haven't taken any relationship to sex yet. I'm very selective of who I want to take to that level. Malfoy's can't sleep with just anyone. A thought that was drilled into my head from a very early age./ Draco said
Harry started to re-button Draco's shirt while Draco worked on his
/Well I don't know about you but that's the most amazing thing I've ever done/ Harry said
/I've done that, but it hasn't felt like that. I've never felt anything like that/ Draco said quietly and Harry gave him a quick kiss feeling suddenly very glad.
They finished organising their clothes and started into the castle. Harry noticed dimly that it was very dark and wondered what time it was.
/10:00/ Draco said
/Wow… we were out there for over a hour/ Harry said as the approached the corridor of their new residence and began to pace.
A door appeared and they once more entered their room where Harry immediately collapsed onto the bed.
"I need some pyjamas" he said and some instantly appeared "blue… nice" Harry said changing into them. Draco followed suite
"I want a thousand gallens," Draco said hopefully. Nothing materialized and Harry rolled his eyes
/It doesn't work like that, but leave it up to you to try/ Harry said crawling under the covers and lifting them up, inviting Draco to join him. Draco did.
/No harm in trying/ Draco said pouting slightly
/Your pouting/ Harry pointed out
/Nonsense; Malfoy's don't pout/ Draco said
/Yes, and Malfoy's don't feel. Yet you feel for me/ Harry pointed out
/Yes, well, you always have had a habit of being outside the rules. Technically speaking everyone's supposed to die when hit by a killing curse. You're an outside case/ Draco said fondly wrapping his arms around Harry
/Goodnight Draco/ Harry said tiredly
/'Night Harry/ Draco replied quietly
Harry grabbed Draco's hand immediately when they entered the dream. They were in a wide hall and Harry had barely time to wonder where they were when a tiny Draco Malfoy shot past him calling out.
"Daddy, daddy, daddy!"
"Awwwww" Harry cooed and Draco shot him a look "Well look how cute you are!" Harry pointed out
"Malfoy's are not cute" Draco said indignity
They saw miniature Draco throw himself at a severe looking Lucius Malfoy who gave the child a cool look.
"I missed you daddy" Little Draco said earnestly
"Malfoy's do not miss because Malfoy's…"
"Do not feel" Draco said immediately "Because Malfoy's have no heart and people who have no heart can not feel nor can they love. And since Malfoy's have no heart and cannot feel I could not have possible have missed you…. But I did anyway"
Lucius rolled his eyes as Draco cried "Look what I can do!" and began spinning in circles. Lucius put his head in his hands
"Awwwwww!" Harry cried with more feeling
"Would you shut up!" Draco snapped
"Your blushing" Harry teased then turned back to a still spinning little Draco "Look at you go!"
"Stop that" Lucius finally snapped and Draco fell to the floor smiling at his father
"Love you" little Draco said to his father. Lucius opened his mouth but little Draco interrupted him "I know. Malfoy's do not love, it s the absolute last thing a Malfoy could ever do. Love is an evil cruel thing that will leave you in the dark with a broken heart. Malfoy's have no heart so therefore we cannot love. Our hearts are black and do not beat. We must never love… but I love you anyway" And so began the spinning again. A faint smile crossed Lucius's lips and he rolled his eyes again before exiting the room, a little Draco Malfoy skipping at his heals.Harry awoke and smiled at Draco
/You were so sweet as a kid/ Harry sighed
/Malfoy's aren't sweet/ Draco mumbled
/Wish I had a father/ Harry said longingly and Draco kissed his temple
/Wishing will get you nowhere I'm afraid. Lets go to breakfast, I'm starving./
They went down to breakfast a little late (as they had slept in) and therefore had to enter separately. Harry had barely sat down when the mail arrived and an owl set down in front of him, a letter tied to its leg. Harry took it curiously ignoring Ron's questions of where he had been and read it slowly
Harry,
I'm afraid I have some bad news, come to my office as soon as you can. The password is 'Blood pops'
Albus Dumbledore,
Headmaster
Harry stood immediately said "Dumbledore wants to see me" to hold off Ron and ran out of the hall to make his way as fast as possible to Dumbledore's office.
/What's wrong, Harry/ Draco asked feeling his nervousness
/I don't know/ Harry said anxiously reaching the gargoyle and giving the password
He entered the office to see Dumbledore sitting at his desk.
"Ah Harry, take a seat" Dumbledore said kindly and Harry did
/Tune out Draco. I know your listening. I don't want you to hear what he tells me/ Harry said and Draco reluctantly did so.
"What's happened, sir?" He asked, getting right to the point. Dumbledore looked at him gravely and Harry gulped
"It's your relatives Harry… I'm afraid there was an accident. They were killed" Dumbledore said gently. Harry froze.
/He's joking. They cant be… how/ he thought weakly
/Harry/ Draco's voice asked uncertainly
/Go away Malfoy/ Harry snapped and he felt Draco do so, obviously feeling slightly hurt
"How?" He managed to ask. Dumbledore said two words
"Car crash"
"How ironic" he said softly. "That's how they told me my parents died"
A car crash. Not Death Eaters. Not any kind of magic. It was muggle technology that was their downfall. Harry couldn't disperse of the shock
"They did not suffer, but I must warn you that this will be in the Daily Prophet tomorrow, as they were your relatives " Dumbledore said quietly. Harry remained silent. He didn't know what to say.
"If there's anything I can get for you Harry, anything you need. Just ask for it" Dumbledore said softly and Harry looked him in the eyes
"A piano" he said softly
Dumbledore blinked then smiled softly and waved his wand.
"Next to the Astronomy tower, down the hall is a room. There should be one there" Dumbledore told him
"Where will I live?" Harry asked weakly
"We will think of something," Dumbledore said softly. Harry nodded then did what he had wanted to do since he heard the news. He ran.
Through stairs and corridors always going up. He realised dimly that he was crying but he ignored his tears. After what seemed an age he reached the astronomy tower. Down the hall in another tower was an open door and in the centre of the room was the piano. It was beautiful.
With a chocked sob he sat on the velvet seat stretched his fingers, closed his eyes briefly and started to play.