"Professor!" I screamed as I ran down the chilly and frost bitten corridor of Hogwarts. It was dark but I used my wand to help light the way.
Draco was in trouble, I could feel it in my bones. Something was terribly wrong.
My footsteps echoed rappidly as I came to the entrance of his office.
I knocked against the wooden door forcefully, as I struggled to catch my breath. I had run all the way here from Hagrids hut, I was wishing him an early Merry Christmas when I got the feeling that something bad was happening to Draco. It was more than just his anxiousness that I had been also been feeling all day. It was fear, for his life. Hagrid had gotten startled when I suddenly jumped up and screamed that I had to go before rushing out the door in the middle of a snow storm. My entirety now drenched from the heavily falling flakes of snow.
"Harry?" His soft voice spoke as he glanced me up and down, noticing my drenched clothing. "What is the matter, boy? Come in, come in".
I rushed into his office still breathing heavily. "Dumbledore, something very bad is happening. It's Draco, he's in danger". My body shook in the cold, but the warmth from a nearby fireplace helped to slowly warm me.
Dumbledore took out his wand, casting a spell to dry off my clothes before walking to sit in his desk chair. "In danger? Please, sit Harry" he gestured to the open chair in front of him. "How is Mr.Malfoy in trouble?" He continued when I sat down, my body shaking.
"I-I don't know how, but I just know he is. I can feel it Professor. He went home this morning, and something must have happened to him. His father must of did something to him". I tried to explain but I could tell Dumbledore was processing what I said. My eyes began to water as I held back tears. "He's scared for his life, and he cold. So cold." My body shook again.
He rubbed his beard in his hand as his eyebrows furrowed together.
"Please, you have to believe me".
"Relax boy, I believe you. Though it seems you're withholding something, how can you know how Mr.Malfoy is feeling if he isn't here to tell you?" His voice was calm and understanding.
"I- I..." my words stuttered. "Draco and I got hexed earlier in the year, we don't know what hex it was or how to remove it. But we've been able to feel the others emotions. So I know he is in serious danger professor, I can feel it". My chest tugged in my chest and I brought my hand to rest on it over my shirt.
"I see..." He paused for a while, thinking. "And I figure you witheld this from others incase it could be used against each other?"
"Yes, and I'm sorry but we couldn't risk it. It was dangerous for both of us if anyone knew. But Draco needs help and I didn't know what to do besides come to you". Tears rimmed my eyes, threatening to spill over. "I don't want anything to happen to him, sir".
"Mm." He nodded. "I do not blame you for not coming to me Harry. But I see we are in quite the predicament. If he is still at the Malfoy Manor I'm afraid there is nothing I can do." His mouth began to frown.
"I don't think he is, it feels like he's outside. He's cold and It's like there's wind against my face. Like he may be flying." I stood up anxiously.
"We'll both do everything we can to help Malfoy. I see he is very important to you?" It was less of a question and more of a statement as he raised an eyebrow knowingly.
I nodded my head anyways. "Very important". My cheeks turned pink.
We spent hours trying to use spell after spell to figure out where he was with no luck.
My body was shivering and felt weaker as time passed, so I stayed near the fireplace hoping that it'd also give Draco some warmth.
It was now around 3am... or maybe 4, I wasn't sure. I felt a pull inside me and a sense of relief, I stopped pacing. Draco? What was that feeling. I didn't know but I rushed towards the door, following it. I think Draco's close!
"Where are you going?" Dumbledore questioned and exited the door after me.
"I think Draco's here!" I began to run, careful not to trip on the staircase and pushed as fast as I could. Dumbledore followed closely behind me, his robes dragging against the cool floor. I was anxious, hopefully I'm right.
I slowed as we made it to the gates, a body laid in a lump on a floor, a broom split in half on the opposite side of the corridor.
"Draco!" I yelled as I ran to him. He moved weakily. His eyelashes were covered in tiny icicles, his skin stinging red from the cold. His clothes were soaked as was his hair that poked up in every direction, frozen.
"H-Harry" He whispered trying to pull himself upward.
My arms wrapped around him as I tried to use my body heat to warm him.
"We need to bring him to my office it's warmer there." Dumbledore crouched beside me and cast the drying spell he used on me earlier. Draco sighed on content.
I bent down and kissed Draco lightly, his lips felt like ice against mine. "I'll carry him". I lifted him in my arms and held him close to me as we rushed back.
"It's going to be okay Draco, you're safe now". I whispered to him as he shook in my arms.
Dumbledore kept up with me as I ran into his office, bringing Draco infront of the fire place. I continued to hold him.
A blanket draped around the two of us, as I looked up at Professor Dumbledore. He knelt down, a large mug of warm liquid in his hand. "Herr you go boy, drink this." He handed it to Draco who struggled to grab it but did. "It's hot cocoa, and has a little bit of a warming potion in it. It should help".
Draco nodded and took a sip of it, some colour instantly coming back to his skin. "T-Thank you, professor".
Dumbledore rose and found a seat close to us, sitting down in it.
I squeezed Draco tighter as he took another sip. Soom enough the cup was empty and Draco was no longer shaking but he stayed curled up into me.
"It was horrible, Harry..." Draco spoke softly as his eyes began to water, and his bottom lip quivered.
I kissed his forehead, "Whatever happened, you're safe now love."
He nodded, but tears fell from his eyes anyways.
"What happened Mr.Malfoy?" Dumbledore scooted forward in his seat. "And please don't feel awkward to explain in my presence. Whatever you tell me, stays between us. Like Harry and yours hex problem. Which like this, we will find a solution for."
Draco listened closely and eventually hung his head. "I don't think I can go by 'Malfoy' anymore."
"Why not?" I questioned, and he looked at me and back to Dumbledore.
"After tonight, it's likely my father- I mean Lucius has disowned me." A tear fell from his left eye.
"Oh Draco, I'm so sorry.." I began but he interrupted.
"No, Harry. It's what had to happen. I could never do what was asked of me". His eyes met mine, the silver in them entrancing me slightly.
"What was asked of you?" I brought my hand of to his cheek.
"T-T-They..." he paused for a moment as a sob escaped his throat, and a flood of tears escaped from his eyes. I tried to wipe them away but more kept on falling. "They wanted me to kill you, Harry. The dark lord gave the role to me as I was closer to you every day at school. It would be easier for me to do it. But I said no. And-and my father tried to kill me but I escaped. I flew here from the manor. I wasn't sure if he'd send people after me, but I kept going." He rubbed the bracelet that I gave him. "I sent him flying across the room, that's the only reason I got away. My own father tried to kill me. But I could never hurt you, never. I'd rather die." Draco was shaking again in my arms and he looked up at me. I felt that he meant it.
I pulled him closer into me unsure of what to say. Luckily I didn't have to
"You stayed true to yourself, Draco. And despite the consequences you chose to protect someone you love. Even if that meant you could lose your own life. You are strong, much stronger than you realize. And I am very proud of your actions tonight. Hold onto that feeling, love, it is what will help you in your journey, where ever life takes you. You guys have each other and a bond that is rare to find, and not just because of the hex that connects you."
I nodded. "I'm so proud of you, Love. And I'm so thankful you came back to me safe. What ever happens, you will always have me. I'm your family now, okay?"
A small smile made it's way to his cheeks, "Okay, Harry. And I know you would've done the same for me."
"I love you" I kissed his head.
"I love you too." He sighed in relief and comfort that he felt.
"I'll make sure I sort out a living situation for you two so you have a place to stay after this school year is over. Where both of you will be safe. Now if you can, follow me boys. We still have a hex to get rid of."
Draco struggled to get to his feet at first but with my help he was up. We followed Dumbledore as he led the way through the corridors.
I stopped as I realized where we were going. "But Professor, Draco and I have searched practically every book here about hexes already."
"I was wondering why you two seemed to be in the Library so often this year" Draco and I both blushed. "But I believe you failed to look in one area." He paused. "The restricted section".
He unlocked the gates and grabbed an empty lantern, lighting it with his wand. "Now if I remember correctly it should be..." he scanned a shelf of books and stopped. "Ah, here it is!" He pulled out a faded blue book, the only one that wasn't as dusty as the others.
"But who would have access to the restricted section and why would they hex us?" Draco questioned as he grabbed onto my hand nervously.
"Many people have access, even some students like your friend Miss Granger. So my suspision would say one of your peers. Most likely intended to be unharmful." His fingers scanned the pages before finding the one he needed. "Are you boys ready for me to undo the hex?"
I turned to Draco quickly, him doing the same.
"What if it changes things, and you don't feel the same way towards me anymore?" I felt a wave of sadness through me and the fear of being alone.
I grabbed both of his hands in mine, "I promise you that won't happen, Draco. How I feel about you are my emotions. I know that when this hex is done, I will still feel the exact same way."
He nodded his head, "I promise too." He turned back towards Dumbledore, and kept hold of one of my hands. "We're ready, sir".
"Alright" he readied his wanded in his hand. "Now, this won't hurt at all. It should feel like a rush of cold through you and that's all." Dumbledore brought his wand up saying a spell I had never heard and flicked it at our connecting hands.
A white light crawled up our arms and spread through our bodies. It was cold like Dumbledore said but not uncomfortable.
Eventually the light disapeared and the three of us stood quietly. The room began to lighten as the early morning sun came through the windows to greet us.
"Was that it?" Draco questioned. "Did it work?"
"I believe so." Dumbledore closed the book and placed it back in its spot amongst the other restricted books. A small yawn escaped his mouth. "It's been quite a long night, I suggest you two get some rest. You are safe here in Hogwarts. If you need me, you know where to find me."
We followed him out of the library, he locked the gate behind him. "Oh, and Merry Christmas". He smiled at us and walked away.
I nearly forgot it was Christmas.
"Come on, let's go up to my room". I grabbed Draco's hand in mine.
We sat down on my bed nervously.
"So..." He began. "Do you still..."
"Have feelings for you?" I finished his sentence.
He nodded and hung his head nervously, though I couldn't feel what he was anymore. I kinda missed it already.
I placed my hand on his chin, pulling his face so it met mine. He looked into my eyes, and I didn't break the contact. "I am still completely and entirely in love with you Draco." I slid my hand up to his cheek and rubbed my thumb against his cool skin.
His smiled grew wide and his cheeks red in a blush. "I am still in love with you too Harry, with every part of me". His eyes glanced to my lips and back up. I closed my eyes as a sign for him to kiss me and so he did.
The kiss was passionate, full of love and hope. I held on to him tightly, not wanting to let go.
Draco sacrificed so much for me.. no not for me, for himself.
Despite knowing what would happen if he refused his role, and how that would change his life, he chose to be true to who he really was. He no longer let his father control him. And by the way he was kissing me, It was obvious he knew he made the right decision.
And despite everything that happened, Draco finally felt happy.
He had the boy he loved, a place to stay, and someone he could call family.
THE END.
I hope everyone enjoyed reading the story, I had no idea this would be the last chapter but it is ahh!! I'm going to miss writing about my two favorite boys who got hexed together.
Expect new Drarry fics soon.
Thank you all for reading xoxo