Monopolization

by An3maePhreek

Chapter 02

The game had officially started... and he was in the lead.

For now.

"Claim strategic positions and locations."

Two-weeks detention together and he intended to keep the upper-hand.

"Keep your allies close, but your enemies closer."

Potter would not know what hit him..

"Surrender is not an option."

And he will surrender.

The next day was a perfect day in the sense that the sun was still shining, the skies were still blue, the owls were still carrying mail and Howlers to Hogwarts' boys and girls alike, and the world remained safe... for the moment.

And that's the way the Boy-Who-Lived liked it.

However, the fact that he started his two-week detention with Malfoy of all people today, well... slightly took away from the pleasure of such perfect day. It wasn't everyday that the world didn't need Harry to save it; it was really too bad. The Gryffindor couldn't help but sigh.

As he spent the time looking longingly out the windows at the perfect sky of the perfect day, the last two classes of the day, Divination and Muggle Studies, went by in a blur... and before he knew it, it was time for the dreaded detention. His feet dragged and his body felt lethargic; he really was not looking forward to spending the next four hours of his life with the Slytherin blonde.

So concentrated on the negativity of detention with Malfoy, Harry did not notice that his body had subconsciously walked him to the entrance of the Headmaster's Office. Thus, he was very surprised when he looked up to find a very familiar set of gargoyles.

He was even more surprised to find when he looked to the right of the gargoyle on his left, a very frustrated Malfoy. So surprised was he that he blurted out the first question that came to mind without thinking it through.

"What are you doing here, Malfoy?"

As soon as the words slipped out, Harry wished he could take it back. As for the blonde, well... one slender eyebrow rose as if to say, "Are you serious or are you just stupid?"

And even Harry had to admit how Malfoy's reaction was perfectly right in this respect. All Harry could do was pray that Malfoy wouldn't open his big mouth and humiliate the Gryffindor even more by voicing the que-

"Potter. Are you serious or are you just stupid?"

Good God, was it too much to ask for? Just a little respite, a tiny pau-

"Well, Potter, it seems you've hit the jackpot. The jackpot for the stupidest question asked."

Yes, well, Harry knew that.

"I'd thank you to keep your mouth shut. And I thought we blondes were supposed to be the stupid ones. I suppose the same stereotype can now be said of Gryffindorks. Courageous," he paused.

Harry held his breath in the hopes of that Malfoy would shut up, but alas, he was to be disappointed when Malfoy opened his mouth yet again and said-

"But stupid."

Slightly disappointed, and more than a bit pissed that he had actually hoped Malfoy would have the decency to leave well alone, Harry tightened his fists to his side.

"I get the point, Malfoy."

By then, Harry's face was red and his fists clenched even tighter, his frame shaking with embarrassment.

Thankfully, the blonde had at least the decency to stop.

The unlikely pair stood there silently, Harry, calming himself, and Malfoy, waiting for Harry to calm himself.

When the Gryffindor was once again composed, the charged atmosphere changed into a more sedate tension, and in an effort to mask his discomfort directed toward the awkwardness of the situation, Harry broke the silence.

"Well."

The blonde looked away. The Gryffindor followed suit.

Just as both turned to face each other, the gargoyle suddenly moved, revealing the hidden passage way to the Headmaster's Office.

Both boys looked strangely at the opening first, then turned to look at each other. With a shrug, Harry, who was naturally more use to Dumbledore's enigmatic ways, slipped both hands into his side pockets, and strode in. With a curious look, Malfoy also followed suit.

And that was how Harry's two-week detention with Malfoy began.

A/N:

Okay… short, but here's the next post. Anyways, I hope all who reviewed sees this story through, despite the time it might take me to whip this out fufufufu. Anyways, muy thanks to the following reviewers:

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