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: Hey guys, welcome back. This is more of a fun chapter than anything else and as such you can expect the next chapter fairly soon. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did writing it- and please forgive me for humiliating Draco- I couldn't resist! And by the way, yes, the poenms are mine. Enjoy. Love you all and please read and review.
If I fall towards the troubled earth
I know you'll catch me just in time
And if you hold me close to you
I'll let you know your mine
Make me laugh when I want to cry
Your acting like a fool
But although you're the one embarrassed
Know I'm a fool for you.
Harry had only ever played with Draco in Slytherin versus Griffindor matches and then they were fiercely, each competing mercilessly against each other. For once Harry could really admire Draco's skill and visa versa. The only downfall was that they couldn't fly too far apart and every hour or so they would have to fly along side each other, holding hands in order to ward off the tugs.
Harry watched Draco fly. Usually he's too busy watching the players, dodging bludgers, keeping track of the score and searching for the snitch to admire other players flying ability, but watching Draco he realised something. He was good. He was very good. Harry tried to analyse it.
/He's graceful. He flies through the air with a poise that would be capable only through a lot of practice. I got my ability through sheer luck, I happened to be a natural, whereas he got his through work. I wonder why he hasn't beaten me yet/ Harry thought curiously
/Skill. I may have more practice but when you fly you let go completely. Nothing holds you back. It's as if you were made for the sky. / Draco replied and Harry blushed slightly. A downfall of loving someone able to read your every thought: they know exactly what you're thinking.
/How bout we have a little fun/ Draco asked smirking. He pulled a rock out of his pocket and waved his wand. The rock lifted off his hand and shot into the sky. He waited a minute before shooting after it. Harry caught on pretty quickly.
It was a little slower than the snitch because of the weight but in order to compensate for that fact Draco had chosen a slightly smaller rock. It weaved around the pitch before it suddenly disappeared. Harry looked around in confusion.
/Where did it go/
/I put a flicker charm on it. It will appear and reappear at random. Make things more interesting/ Draco explained, looking around
/What does the winner get/ Harry asked
/What do you mean/ Draco asked, confused
/Sorry, sometimes in muggle games the winner gets something. Usually they have to act out a dare or a favour./ Harry explained
/Mmmm. Interesting. How about the loser has to do whatever the winner wants/ Draco said, smirking
/Deal/ Harry said smiling
The game went on. They flew through the sky weaving in and out of each other looking for the elusive… er… rock. After several close calls and hours passing by they still hadn't caught it. By now each had realized an advantage and disadvantage. The second it was spotted the spotter would immediately think /There it is/ causing the other player to realise that it was spotted giving the spotter absolutely no advantage. Harry had tried twice not to think anything when he saw it, but it was no use. It was simply impulse. At least he had the same advantage/disadvantage Draco had. The match was all down to speed, skill and how close you were to the rock when it was spotted. In the end Harry was the winner and the two descended.
/Now what should I ask for/ Harry asked smirking wickedly
/Oh crap/ Draco sighed
/Mmmm. Well tomorrow will be one hell of a depressing day for me, what with the whole newspaper thing so I should ask him to do something that will make me laugh. Something humiliating…/ Harry said thoughtfully
/Oh crap Draco repeated despondently
/I have an idea/ Harry said with a wide smirk
Draco gulped
/You can't be serious/ Draco whined
/Oh grow up. I could be making you do this in front of the whole school/ Harry said smiling
/I hate you/ Draco said moodily and even though Harry knew it wasn't true, he could still feel the lie.
/Wait in that empty classroom and I'll get on and Hermione and Ron/ Harry instructed and Draco reluctantly entered it.
Harry went to the Great Hall (as it was dinner time) and walked quickly to the Griffindor table.
"Harry! Where were you all day?" Hermione asked him in a worried voice
"You'll find out tomorrow, now come on! I want to show you something" Harry said grabbing Hermione's and Ron's hands and dragging them to their feet and out of the hall ignoring Ron's protests of how he hadn't finished eating yet. He began taking them to the classroom but was stopped but his name.
"Harry!" He turned to see Professor McGonagall hurry towards him. She reached him and put her hands on his shoulders.
"As your head of house, I just want you to know that I'm here if you need anything. Anything at all" She said kindly and Harry's smile dropped
"Thanks professor, but I'll be fine," He said sincerely
"You two look after him tomorrow wont you? I'm counting on you," She said to Hermione and Ron before giving Harry's shoulders a comforting squeeze and heading back to the Great Hall
"What was that about?" Ron asked Harry, confused
"If it's okay with you I want one day where I don't have to think about it. You'll find out tomorrow," Harry, said retaking their hands and dragging them into the classroom where Draco was leaning against the teacher's desk and absolutely glaring at them.
"Malfoy?" Ron said giving Harry a look
"Now you're probably wondering why Draco Malfoy is here. Well you see he had the audacity to challenge me to a Quidditch match. He lost, naturally and now he has to do whatever I want." Harry explained smiling and Ron smiled evilly
/Aren't you overdoing it a touch Draco's annoyed voice asked
/Nope/
"Well go ahead Malfoy" Harry said crossing his arms over his chest
"I'm going to kill you for this" Draco spat
"Uh huh, I'm terrified. Now go on. With feeling and don't forget the actions" Harry said, smiling
Draco pushed himself off the desk and cleared his throat.
"I'm
a little teapot, short and stout
Here is
my handle, here is my spout
When I
get all steamed up hear me shout!
Tip me
over, pour me out"
Harry and Ron burst out laughing and Hermione was giggling madly. Draco glared at them but no one was paying any attention. Harry couldn't stop laughing. He laughed so hard he had tears in his eyes, and Ron had long since fallen to the floor.
/That's it I'm leaving/ Draco snapped irritably
"Malfoy! Wait" Harry called calming down slightly. He grabbed Draco's wrist and waited for his breathing to calm down.
"You kept your word and I plan to keep mine," He said, smiling widely. He turned to Hermione and Ron who were still giggling slightly "Hold out you hands guys" He instructed and they did so
"Now you have to swear that what we just saw will never leave this room. We can never tell anyone what has happened here and you have to willingly promise that you will never tell another soul," Harry said
Ron looked extremely disappointed but held out his hand just the same. Harry, Hermione and Ron put their hands on top of each other.
"One two three-"
"We swear," they all said together and Harry waved his wand.
/What did you do/ Draco asked mentally
"I just cast a Secrecy Spell. If any of us try to tell anyone we won't be able to. We can talk about it amongst each other but if anyone's listening we won't be able to utter a sound, even if we can't see them. We simply won't be able to speak" Harry explained out loud
"By the way you have a lovely voice" Ron said causing all three of them to start laughing again
/I'll never live this down/ Draco said despairingly
/Think yourself fortunate; I added the secrecy spell for your benefit. You know very well that wasn't part of the deal/ Harry said still laughing slightly
/Gee, thanks/ Draco snapped
/That's going to raise my spirits tomorrow/ Harry said happily
/I'll meet you in the room of requirement/ Draco said before making a hasty exit.
"That was bloody brilliant" Ron said when he had calmed down "I'm going to remember that forever"
"I haven't laughed like that since… well I don't even remember" Harry said smiling and Hermione and Ron shared a happy look
Harry hugged them both tightly
"I'm sorry I didn't tell you," He whispered
"Tell us what?" Hermione asked, worried
"You'll find out tomorrow," Harry said and with that he walked out of the room and to the room of requirement
When Harry entered it Draco was sitting moodily on the bed
/Cheer up. I thought you had an alright voice/ Harry said sitting next to him
/Why didn't you tell Weasel and Granger/ Draco asked, changing topic's
/I don't want to think about it until I absolutely have to. They'll find out tomorrow/ Harry said yawning
/I thing the tugs are wearing off. Have you noticed there coming less and less/ Draco asked
/Yes, a little. It's strange because if anything our mind bond seems clearer, more powerful/ Harry said changing clothes and climbing under the covers
/I noticed that as well. I could hear your conversations even better when I tuned into them and hardly hear them at all when I don't. Though I can still hear your thoughts/ Draco said also getting under the covers. Harry snuggled up to Draco who sighed before giving in and wrapping his arms around him.
/I'm still a little mad that you made me sing that/ Draco said grumpily
/I know, but you can't be mad at me today. I'll be too upset tomorrow for you to be mad at me. The cheering and calming charm would have well and truly worn off by then./ Harry said closing his eyes.
/I know/ Draco said before following Harry into a deep sleep.
TBC...