A/N: Hi everyone, I hope you enjoyed the last chapter, and the cliffhanger at the end. I'm sorry about the long gaps in between, but I'm starting to close them now. I'm really excited for where this is going, there aren't many chapters left, BUT I'm already planning the next story on the series. So please enjoy this new installment of Drarry.
Chapter 23 - No Way!
He opened it and he saw...
Care of Magical Creatures - Exceeds Expectations
Charms - Outstanding
Defense Against the Dark Arts - Outstanding
Herbology - Acceptable
Potions - Exceeds Expectations
Transfiguration - Exceeds Expectations
"Oh Merlin, Harry they're amazing! Well done, love, you've really earned them."
"Oh thanks love, look at potions! That's all your help! Thank you so much!"
Draco cupped Harry's cheeks and pulled his head up to look at him. Smiling, they pressed their lips together and shared a loving kiss.
Ron and Hermione made their way over, "Hey guys, how have you done?" Ron asked, with the excitement of a child in his voice.
"I'm really pleased, take a look."
They took Harry's parchment and Hermione started crying again. She ran up to Harry and squeezed him so tightly, his arms felt tingly.
"How a...bout you D-Draco?" she asked through her shaking and tears.
He smiled and handed her his parchment, knowing she would cry some more.
She did.
"I'm so sorry, it's just, you've all done amazing! I'm so proud."
Draco hugged her, careful to keep his arms out of her grip. "So Ron, how have you done? I can probably guess Hermione's."
He read out his parchment with a massive grin spread across his freckled face.
Care of Magical Creatures - Acceptable
Charms - Exceeds Expectations
Defense Against the Dark Arts - Outstanding
Herbology - Exceeds Expectations
Potions - Poor
Transfiguration - Exceeds Expectations
"Wow mate, they're amazing! Well done!" Harry felt a smile grow across his own face.
"Thanks, I can't believe I actually did it! And I only failed potions. I wasn't even supposes to take it!"
Draco grinned, "Well done, Ron, that's really good."
The four searched for Ginny and found her talking with some of her friends from 7th year.
"Hey guys! How are your results?"
They all shared their results again, and found out Ginny had passed everything she had taken. This annoyed Ron slightly, but he still felt so immensely proud of her that he couldn't be jealous forever.
"Thank you, all of you. I couldn't have done it without all of your help. Extra revision, questions, testing me. You're all so amazing. And Draco, I can't believe how amazingly clever you are! Mum will be so happy to hear you helped me!"
"Wait, No! Don't tell her yet!" Harry interrupted.
"OK, but why?"
"She, erm, she doesn't know about me and Draco yet. I need to tell her. In fact, Draco? Do you want to come and tell her after Graduation? She'll be on platform 9 3/4 waiting for Ron and Ginny."
The blonde went slightly more pale, "I don't know, what if she doesn't accept us. I mean, my Aunt nearly killed Ginny, and Fred was killed by another death eater. I'm not exactly welcome." His voice was trembling from clear worry.
"Look guys, you lot go and celebrate, we'll come and find you."
"OK, see you later." Hermione said.
Ron followed immediately, but Ginny stayed behind a second, "Look, Draco. My mum loves Harry to pieces, and she only wants the best for him. When she finds out you've changed, you'll be part of the family. I promise you."
He smiled weakly, before nodding his thanks as she left them alone.
"It's true you know", Harry replied in a gentle, soothing tone, "She will treat you like the rest of us. Because that's what you are now. You've changed, she will see that. Please, come with me and let's tell her, the quicker we tell her, the sooner it's off our chest. And everyone will agree with us, Ron, Hermione and Ginny will tell her aswell, they've seen your new self. They like you now."
He still looked unsure, but he looked Harry in the eyes, and pulled him into a hug. "Thank you. Let's do it."
And so they headed off to the 8th year common room to find everyone celebrating their results. They were all eagerly chatting about what they had gotten.
"Harry, I got an Outstanding in Herbology! Professor Sprout wants me to join her for teaching!"
"Wow, that's amazing Neville, well done!"
They sat beside their friends and were glad that everything had worked out.
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A while later, Professor McGonagall walked in.
"Listen up everyone. Congratulations to everyone! You've all worked so hard and you're all deserving of these results. So, why are you all in here? Get down to the Great Hall and celebrate! There's food and drinks, in their until midnight!"
A gigantic uproar of cheers flooded through the common room as everyone rushed to get to the hall, footsteps thundering through the corridors and stairwells, chatter and laughter filling every room they passed. They reached the hall to see it full of 7th years already dancing and talking, some already eating. Banners of all four Hogwarts houses dangled down from the ceiling, and every professor in the school, even Professor Trelawney and Firenze, joined them in the festivities. This was going to be a night to remember.
All throughout the night, they enjoyed themselves. The house elves had made some delicious food, and there was butter beer, a favourite of most people. They all got up and danced together for a while, before sitting back down, exhausted. Pansy and Blaise had joined them for the dance and stayed with them for a while. They caught up with them, and their results, which they were pleased with.
A some point during the night, they had lost all sense of time, a slow song came on and Draco pulled Harry up by his wrists.
"Wait, are you asking me to dance? I can't dance, I'd rather not."
"Oh, stop your moaning. Come on."
They walked to the dance floor and leant into each other in a gentle hug, slowly going round in circles.
"This is perfect, Harry, I don't care if you can't dance, I just want to hold you."
"And I just want to hold you. I love you Draco."
"And I love you Harry."
They pulled away smiling, and leant into for a kiss. Their lips fit together and they tasted each other's tongues, exploring around their partners' mouths. Draco moved his hand to Harry's neck and began playing with his hair, gently tugging at it. They moaned into each others' mouths and continued kissing more and more, before finally pulling away and returning to hugging. They "danced" throughout the song and walked back to the group of friends.
It must have reached midnight because the food on the tables at the side had vanished suddenly, and people slowly began trickling out, including Pansy and Blaise.
"Were gonna go up now, see you guys tomorrow."
The group all said goodnight and slowly began leaving themselves.
