Harry entered potions on Monday feeling a bit nervous, he still hadn't decided if he should try talking to Draco or not. But Slughorn decided to simplify matters for himself-

"Good morning students, I'm sure you all had a great weekend. Now before we start class today, it has been decided that for the rest of the term you will be working in pairs-" Everyone started quickly making eye contact with the person they wanted to work with. "-but, to spice things up a bit, it has to be someone from another house. However, I will let you choose your own partners." Slughorn sat down and looked expectantly at them.

Harry thought he heard Ron swear quietly behind him and for good reason, Ron was a menace at potions and had probably been hoping to work with Hermione so he wouldn't fail.

Harry glanced around, this year potions was even smaller, only Ernie Macmillan, Ron, Harry, Hermione, Draco, Blaise Zabini, Theodore Nott, and 3 Ravenclaws. Ernie was already starting idle chatter with one of the Ravenclaws and Theo Nott had grabbed another Ravenclaw, who looked incredibly nervous to be standing anywhere near him. Harry saw Hermione swallow before approaching Zabini nervously. Harry sighed and pushed Ron towards the remaining Ravenclaw who had been trying to catch Ron' or Harry's eye to avoid working with Draco. Harry himself approached the blonde.

"Guess we're working together," Harry said while attempting to smile a bit. Draco just nodded curtly but didn't lift his eyes from the book he was pretending to read...upside down. Harry set up his cauldron next to that of Draco's and hoped the hour would be over soon.

"Well this should be interesting..." Slughorn said while looking around the room, his eyes lingering on Harry and the sullen Draco. "Alright, today we will brew the Draught of Peace; it typically comes up on N.E.W.T. exams. Turn to page 43 and begin."

Draco glanced at Harry before getting up and walking to the storage cupboard that contained the potions ingredients. Harry found the right page and was reading through the directions when he heard a muffled crash, a clunk, and some quiet laughter. He looked up to see Draco sprawled on the ground surrounded by potion ingredients and covered in some greasy looking liquid.

Harry jumped out of his seat and helped the boy up. The room got completely silent. Harry let go of Draco's arm and pointed his wand at the boy, who flinched, but Harry only muttered "Tergeo" so the blonde's robes were clean once more. He then bent down and helped Draco gather the fallen potion ingredients. Slowly chatter filled the room again. Draco hadn't made eye contact with him during the whole commotion but whispered "Thanks" to Harry when they sat down again.

The rest of the hour was spent brewing the extremely difficult potion, with Draco doing most of the work because Harry was too clumsy.

When the hour was almost over, Harry turned to Draco, "You know, I'm awful at potions and with the N.E.W.T.s coming up, Hermione will be too busy, but I was wondering if...you could help tutor me?"

For the first time that whole hour, Draco made eye contact with Harry and managed a half-smile. "Yes, I can that."

The bell rang and students rushed out of the class though Harry first agreed to meet Draco later in the library before finding his friends.

"Well that wasn't so bad." Said Ron sounding relieved.

"Well Zabini refused to say one word to me but maybe he just needs time to adjust to the idea." Hermione said thoughtfully. "Anyway, you and Draco seemed to be getting along fine."

"Yeah, we were. But did you see who tripped him earlier in class?"

"No mate, sorry. Though it may have been a tripping jinx too because he was close to me and Michael but I'm sure Michael didn't jinx him." Ron replied.

"Well I think it was really nice of you to help him back up, it showed him that you're not against him and maybe you two will become friends." Hermione chose to ignore Ron's exasperated expression. "I for one am sure that by the end of the term Zabini and I will get along just fine."

"Poor Zabini." Ron muttered quietly.

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