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Chapter 12 - Friendly Reunion

Draco made his way to the great hall, full of solemn and despair. He hated that he wasn't going it be able to sit with his boyfriend. Sitting down, his two friends either side of him mirrored his actions. This was the first time since before Christmas and, he wouldn't admit it, but the Malfoy heir actually had missed being with them. He was also excited to hear about their holidays but he was more willing to show that.

"So, Pansy, what did you do over Christmas?"

"It was alright, I went... Wait. Was that supposed to be sarcastic?"

"What? No! I'm genuinely interested."

"Oh OK, well, as I was saying, I went home and spent it there. We didn't do much interesting. I mean, I enjoyed the meal and got some great presents, thansk for the gifts guys, but it was kind off boring."

"Oh, cool. What about you Blaise?"

"Hmm, oh, I went back and spent it at home and my mum and I enjoyed it. After this year's events, it was a nice end to it. And yeah, thank you both for my gifts, they were really thoughtful. So Draco, what did you get up to here? Who did you spend it with? "

" I, erm... I didn't get up to much really. "

Pansy's face dropped." What do you mean? You must have done something. And who did you talk to? "

" I've already said, I've not got up to much really. "

" Who did you spend it with, Draco?! "

" Oh look, McGonogall is about to speak, let's listen to her."

And so they listened to McGonogall welcoming everyone back after their Christmas break. She spoke about the plans for the new year and how she hoped to see some great achievements from every student. It didn't take long, and soon moved on to the feast. Malfoy had hoped she had spoke longer to avoid talking about Christmas with his mates. Appearing in front of them, tender chicken, slices of beef, pulled pork, carrotsof all sizes, mashed, roast, and baby potatoes, honey rated parsnips. Every vegetable and more that they had ever seen and the selection of delicious meats spread across the table. Immediately, students from first through to eighth year were piling their plates with everything within their reach.

"So then Draco, ready to tell us?"

"PANSY! Please, I've already told you. Now, can we enjoy this meal?"

"Oh ok. But I'll find out eventually."

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The three were sat in the common room, chatting about the lessons they had tomorrow.

Draco knew Pansy hadn't done her homework but asked anyway. "Oh Pansy, how did you find the potions homework for Slughorn? I thought it was first year work it was that easy."

"Ha, I didn't do it. Why would I?"

"Didn't think you would but I thought I should ask anyway."

"Well, if I ever do homework, please kill me because I've gone crazy."

"OK, but I dont think I'll need an excuse anyway."

Blaise thought it best to interrupt the two squabbling friends.

"Alright you two, I've never seen to people argue so much. Well, apart from you and Potter."

"Potter? Oh yeah, well I suppose you're right."

Tiredness began to catch up with them and they made their ways to bed.

"Are you still sleeping down here Draco?" Blaise's voice had slither's of concern for his best mate.

"*Yawn* Hmm, yeah, I am, I'd rather not start any more arguments."

"I know what you mean, but couldn't you try to get on just for the sake of sleep?"

"I suppose we could try, but I'd rather talk to him when I can before just doing it."

"OK, I suppose that's a sensible idea."

Pansy grew impatient, probably due to the long day. "Oh for Merlin's sake Draco, grow a pair and just do it."

"Shut it, Pansy! I'll do it another day!"

"Merlin, I'm going bed."

Pansy and Blaise went to their dorms and Draco waited for everyone else to go to bed. Soon enough it was just him and Harry left.