CHAPTER 8
It was Saturday, the day of the match. Both Harry and Draco were excited. Their first match after a long time. It was almost a year since they played. In the morning both got up early and went to the pitch to practice. Harry mounted on his firebolt. Even Draco had a firebolt. Both of them started racing each other in the skies. Harry was enjoying himself flying in the skies. They did a few loops and turns. Draco felt fully refreshed by the exercise.
Soon they were joined by George and the three of them played a small game of catching the snitch. Both Draco and Harry caught the snitch. After they completed they returned to get ready for their classes. George wished them luck and went away. "That felt really good. Refreshing" Draco started. Harry agreed "Yeah, we should do it more often, kind of lightened up my mind" "We need to get going. Can't be late for our class?" Draco raced Harry to the dorms where they parted.
At the breakfast they met up with Pansy and Mione. Both the girls had a smirk on their faces. "Good morning everyone" Harry greeted. Draco nodded his head. Both the girls gave a sweet smile and chirped a good morning. Harry and Draco looked at each other. Something was going on between the girls and what ever it is; it will not be very good for them. They both sat down very alert.
"So Harry, is there any reason why you are dressed soo fine?" asked Pansy battling her eyelashes. Mione also looked at him expectantly. "Umm….. well " Harry dragged on looking like a deer caught in headlights. Draco was trying to control his laugh behind his goblet.
Harry looked at Draco for help but "Sorry mate you are alone in this. You can do it. Don't forget you have defeated the snake face" By now Draco was almost laughing. "Yeah Harry you can tell us anything" Mione encouraged keeping a smirking face.
Harry sighed "Hey, I just wanted a makeover guys. At last I got a chance to something for myself. Don't spoil it. Besides I like the way I look" Both Mione and Pansy shared a look and turned at both Harry and Draco. "So Draco where were you at day before night. A little bird told us that you were not at your dorm?" Mione asked Draco raising her eyebrow. "I don't see how it is your business now?" Draco told with a sneer. "We are your frieenddsss dragon" Pansy dragged on using Draco's nickname.
Draco rolled his eyes "ohh just stop with the dramatics girls. Just ask what you want" "oh the spoilsport" Pansy pouted. Mione also looked disappointed. "Look here girls; I know what you want to hear. Please just give us time. Not now Mione" Harry answered seeing the look on Mione's face. "Tomorrow, it's Sunday and we can sit in the ROR and have a long chat" Mione decided with a look which said there is no room for arguments.
Both Harry and Draco just shrugged. There was no point hiding. Both the girls were smart enough to figure it out. So it was better to tell them first. At this time its better to have someone for help and advice.
They got up to go to their morning classes. Harry looked up at the table but Remus was not there. Harry felt disappointed. As the classes went on, Harry barely concentrated. He was excited about the match. And also there was a lot on his mind. Mione nudged him sometimes to bring him back from his wonderland.
Soon it was lunch and the four of them headed toward the hall. As they were heading harry heard someone calling out his name. He turned and saw Remus heading their way. He motioned harry to follow him. The others went leaving Harry to follow Remus.
Remus opened an empty classroom and waited for Harry to come in. After he came Remus cast the silencing and locking charms. Harry waited for Remus to start speaking.
"Cub, are you ready for the match?"Remus asked looking a little worried. Harry was confused about it. "Yes very much, in fact am excited" Harry responded brightly. Remus relaxed and smiled. "It's just that there are many replacements in the team this year. And you know…" Remus trailed off.
Harry sobered up. He was talking about Ron. Harry missed his best friend very much. But it's not the time to think about those. He shook his head and replied "Remus, I miss him very much but I have to move on. I just can't keep on living in the past." Remus became very happy listening to Harry's reply. He is now fully convinced that Harry has moved on. He came forward and hugged Harry. Harry also responded well by hugging tightly. They remained like that for a few minutes when Remus moved back.
He looked at Harry's face and was astonished to see the love and affection in his beautiful eyes. Harry looked at Remus's face trusting him fully. As he was looking Remus leaned forward and pecked his lips. Harry was surprised. It felt good; no scratch it, it felt great. Harry wanted more and more.
Remus didn't know what to think or say. He acted purely on his instinct. It was only a peck but it felt right. The wolf in him wanted to come out and take the boy as his. It wanted to mark him as his. Remus started to back off when Harry pulled him forward and started kissing him.
It was sloppy but Remus didn't care. Harry was kissing him, that enough. He took control of the kiss and deepened it. He nudged Harry's lips with his tongue to open them. Harry slowly opened up. As he did, Remus plunged into the sweet cavern and started playing with the soft muscle. Harry's mouth tasted of fresh grass with a hint of spiciness. Remus already liked it and wanted to get addicted to it.
They had to part soon for the need of air. Harry was taking in breaths looking a little glazed. His cheeks were slightly red, his plump lips looking redder, seeking to be debauched again and again. Sinful; was the only thing that came to Remus mind. His mate was truly a one in a million.
Remus controlled himself. His eyes were golden already. There is a match, he reminded himself. Even Harry was thinking the same. Kissing with Remus was totally demanding. Remus almost was in his throat. He wanted it so much but it was not the time now. He moved back and relaxed at a desk.
Both of them looked at each other. "Do you know what you did now, cub?" Remus asked with a serious face. Harry nodded and replied "Yes, did it wanted to do it from a long time. I hope you liked it" Remus was practically howling inside. "Yes cub, I wanted it too, if not I wouldn't have kissed back" Remus said grinning. Harry's face lightened up.
"Not now cub, we will discus about this later. You have to go and eat your lunch. Don't forget you have a match to win" Remus pointed. "Yeah, I have to go, can I come to your rooms after dinner? " Harry asked. "Yes, that way we can talk. Now go." Remus shooed.
Harry stayed for another five minutes before opening the doors. As he going Remus caught his hand. Harry turned back to ask what. Remus placed a kiss on his forehead, wished him luck and telling him to be careful. Harry smiled and went back to the hall jumping inside.
Harry came back to the hall in a daze. He wanted to go to the roof top and shout as loud as he could. He joined his friends silently. Draco turned and narrowed his eyes with a smirk. He knew something important had happened. Harry's eyes were shining. "What happened?" he asked slowly. "Afterwards" Harry spoke and started his lunch. Mione and Pansy were curious but kept quite.
Both Harry and Draco ate little. They were eager and slightly nervous. They completed their lunch and headed towards the pitch. The rest of the school was still eating. The classes were cancelled for the rest of the day, so everyone was eating leisurely.
As they neared the pitch they saw two figures standing. Both were surprised that they were Remus and Professor Aaron. They greeted both of them. "Good afternoon Mr. Malfoy, Harry" responded Aaron. Remus just nodded his head, though he gave a small smile towards Harry. Draco noticed this and smirked.
Aaron was noticing Draco only. He was very worried about the boy. After the conversation with Remus, the professor had greatly doubted that the boy would speak to him again. So he started noticing the boy when ever he can. But Draco was very deceptive. It seems he knew all the short cuts very well. He always used to disappear into some hidden corridor.
Even in his personality he was very deceptive, just like Remus had mentioned. When even people were around, he would keep a haughty face or a sneer. But when alone his face became soft and eyes used to glow. Sometimes he looked very lonely. Draco had the habit of wondering down the corridors at night time. It was then when Aaron noticed this look, lonely and fragile.
After that night he noticed that boy did not have any break down like he expected. He could see that the boy had used glamour charms. But he can see the real face beyond them. Draco had dark circles under his eyes and his face was fully pale. But today he was looking much better. He was coming back to normal. Aaron was relieved that the boy had good friends to depend on.
Now both of the boys greeted them. He saw Draco smirking at Harry and Remus. So he knew about them. Aaron wondered if the boy was really in love with him or was it just fancying. "What are you both doing here?" Draco asked them, Harry agreeing. "We wanted to cheer our favorite seekers" Remus replied slightly grinning. Draco raised his eyebrows.
He knew that Remus was here for Harry, but what about Professor Aaron? "I used to be the seeker in Drumstrang. I was very curious how well the seekers of Hogwarts can play?" Aaron spoke looking mainly at Draco. Draco gave a challenging look "wanna bet?" Harry smiled brightly and joined Draco "Yeah Professor, you would be surprised by our skills." Remus listened to the interaction chuckling.
Aaron didn't back down "Sure lads, how about five galleons?" Now both Draco and Harry were slightly shocked. They didn't expect their teacher to bet. "Having second thoughts" Aaron interrupted their thoughts. "You bet we won't" Draco almost sneered keeping his chin up. Aaron slightly grinned and gave his assent.
Both Harry and Draco turned and shared a look. Remus knew they were plotting. Looks like the new professor owed a few galleons now. Both the boys mounted their broomsticks and took off. They flew around the ground few times to warm up.
Soon they were joined by their teammates. Michael Sander and Jackie Rae; two sixth years were the replacements for the beaters. Even Colin Creevey was in the team. He had changed during the war and now was lean and muscular. Still he had his old camera hanging around his neck. Harry missed his old team with Ron and Ginny. Ginny had left the school, now being homeschooled.
Even there were new members in the Slitherins, Draco is the captain. But both of the houses were strong enough to put on a tough game. Harry was thankful for Jackie; he was very much into the game and aggressive. George also joined them. He was the referee. Soon the stadium started filling up. Mione and Pansy were in the first row. The teachers came and took their places. Headmaster Snape was also there.
It was two in after noon when the game started. Harry and Draco took their positions in the sky. The snitch was released by George. As soon the snitch took off, both the seekers started searching the skies for it. The rest of teams were playing equally. Soon the scores were almost tied 85-80.
It was then Harry spotted the golden flying ball. He raced toward it. Draco was side of him. As they were nearing it, a bludger suddenly shoot towards them. Harry went up, while Draco flew down. They were surprised that none of their team stopped it.
They again started looking for the snitch. "It's almost been ages. Missed this very much" Draco shouted. "Yeah, it's good to be back. Don't forget we have a bet to win" Harry shouted back. Draco grinned "Yes, how about we display our talent?" "Yes, let's do it." Harry responded. They started flying in the opposite directions. Everyone in the stadium was confused. They both bent slightly and increased the speed.
Now both looked like they were directly in each other's path. Mione and Pansy were shocked by it. They couldn't understand what the boys were up to. The boys were nearing each other at a dangerous speed. As they moved they neared the teacher's stand. All the professors held their breath when they saw this. Remus was erect holding his wand out just in case.
The boys drove at each other at an alarming pace and in the last second Harry bent his broom down and Draco flew over Harry, this broom almost touching Harry's. They both flew upwards straight and half-circled the ground.
By this time the whole school erupted in cheers, everyone clapping at the stunt performed. The teachers looked a bit shaken but Professor Aaron knew he had lost the bet. Both the seekers are truly talented. He stood up and started clapping. Remus joined him and soon all the teachers did and relaxed.
Harry and Draco had full smiles plastered on their faces. This was one of the tricks they learnt in their past time. Draco saw Professor Aaron standing up and clapping, he was thrilled. They again went back to their game seeking the snitch. The scores were tied up 115-115.
Draco saw the snitch hovering in the sky near the stands. He flew towards it. Harry was behind him. As he neared a buldger shot up towards him again. He flew side wards and missed it narrowly. "Hey, what was that?" he shouted towards Harry. "Looks like its been cursed. We have to be careful." Harry shouted back.
At the stands Remus was convinced that the buldger was aiming the seekers deliberately. "Do you think it's cursed?" asked Aaron seriously. "Yes, as far as I know, it's the only reason why the buldger keeps coming back at the boys" Remus told. Both of them moved down the stands towards the referee. Remus wanted the game to be stopped. He didn't want his mate to be injured again.
In the sky Harry and Draco faced new problem. The snitch flew upwards straight. And as they were going beyond it, two buldgers shot towards them, each following one of them. Draco flew slightly away from Harry to avoid the heavy thing. They flew high in the sky after the snitch. Their teammates were trying to beat the bludgers. But those flew out of their way and were back at the seekers again.
Harry was almost neared the snitch when the buldger rammed into his broomstick. He lost control of it and spun around wildly. Down at the stand both the professors were shocked at what was going on. Mione looked wide eyed fearfully.
As Harry stopped spinning and took control of the broom, he looked up only to find Draco heading straight into him. He didn't have time to think when Draco flew into him.
Draco was zigzagging to avoid the damned buldger. He was looking backwards as he was speeding up. He didn't look where he was going. He looked up when he heard a shout in front of him. But it was too late and he dashed into harry. A second later the buldger came crashing into his head. Draco yelled and then he saw only blackness.
Harry shouted to warn Draco but it was late and Draco dashed into him. Both fell off their brooms. He heard Draco yelling but it was covered by his own moan. He broke his nose instantly.
Harry felt himself falling towards the ground. He felt the teachers casting spells to slow down their fall. He caught Draco and both of them crashed into the ground. Harry felt blackness taking over.
Remus and Aaron watched the whole scene almost terrified. As the boys were falling down both of them cast spells to slow down the accent. But they were not enough. The boys landed roughly. Both the professors ran towards the boys. They could see that the boys were not moving. Remus feared the worst. Aaron was worried about Draco. He had seen the buldger ramming into him.
As they reached, they saw Harry curled into a fetal position and Draco lying stiff. Remus ran towards Harry and took him into his hands. Harry's face was bloody again. His nose was broken and blood was gushing out. He cast the preliminary charms and found out that Harry broke his right leg, a rib and a severely broken right hand. There were severe scratches on the right side of his face. It looked like he bore the brunt of the fall on his right side.
Aaron rushed over to Draco to find blood pooling from behind the head. The buldger had cracked his skull. When he used the charms, Draco had a dislocated left shoulder and few of his ribs were also broken. He carefully lifted the boy so as not to damage the already cracked skull.
Remus lifted up Harry into his hands in a bridal position and started running towards the infirmary. Aaron lifted Draco the same way and followed Remus quickly. By this time the rest of the teachers came down and saw them. The rest of the school was shocked into silence and all started moving.
Remus ran as fast as he could. Harry was moaning quietly in his arms. It hurt his heart to see his mate in this position. As he reached the infirmary he shouted "Poppy, where are you? It's an emergency." Madam Pomprey came running out to see what the commotion was all about. When she saw the injured boys she immediately directed them towards the beds and told the professors to lay them. Aaron laid Draco on the bed softly, taking great care in settling the head. His hand was smeared full of the blood. Even his shirt was smeared with it.
Poppy came and diagnosed Draco first. She started healing him starting with his skull. She narrowed as her eyes as she did it. After she was satisfied with it, she turned towards Harry to fix his severely broken nose. Poppy was sure the boy will have a slightly crooked nose. Then she fixed the broken rib, his leg. She ordered the skelegrow to repair his broken arm. It was now in a heavy cast. She further checked for any inner bleeding and moved to Draco.
Draco looked worse. She had healed the skull but he would suffer from heavy concussion. The shoulder was dislocated. She ordered blood replenishing potion first. Aaron lifted Draco's head and slowly poured it into his mouth. Then Poppy gave the skelegrow to repair the bone. His ribs were mended fully. She gave Remus a cream and told to apply on scratches. Remus cleaned Harry's face and applied the cream all over.
"What happened now to get these both into this position?" she demanded. Remus replayed the whole game. She shook her head muttering about wild games. Remus couldn't stand further "How is Harry? Will he be ok? How is his nose?"
Poppy replied "He is fine now, though he will be in pain on his right side of his body full. He may even have a slightly crooked nose. His leg is fixed and so his hand. But am afraid he has to undergo the physical therapy. His face will have more scars now. He will get up tomorrow, I can't say when. The fall has knocked him out fully." Remus swore under his breath. He was now sure that the train accident and this were related. Someone is targeting his mate. His blood boiled furiously even thinking about it.
Moony was ready to take over Remus to hunt the culprit and tear him to pieces. His eyes were fully golden. He almost bared his mouth to howl. He looked down at Harry and took his hand. He started rubbing the top of his hand in smooth circles.
Aaron listened to the nurse telling about Harry. As she completed he asked about Draco. Poppy was not happy about Draco. He had suffered on his head badly. "I'm afraid that Mr. Malfoy will take time to recover. He had lost a good amount of blood and on top of that he suffered a heavy concussion. His left hand is severely dislocated. There will be heavy scars on it. He will regain conscious after three or four days. He needs to be under regular medication after that, to avoid any complications later" She completed.
Aaron was not at all happy when he listened to the nurse. Though he remained calm outside, but inside he wanted to blast someone, to be specific the person who was responsible for the mess. If he ever got his hands on them he swore to kill them as painful as possible. He looked down towards the boy's face, it was deathly pale. His head was bandaged heavily.
By this time Headmaster Snape had come to them after seeing that the rest of the students to their dorms. When he looked at Remus he understood that the situation was serious. He cleared his throat. Both the professors looked from their own worlds. Snape raised an eyebrow to ask what happened. Remus and Aaron recounted what Poppy informed them.
When Snape listened his face tightened up. His godson was injured again. He moved towards Draco and stayed for a few minutes before checking on Harry. Last time he had seen Draco like that was after the horcrux was destroyed. He had vowed to protect the boy. He was like his own son. Even Draco had only him to depend on.
Snape returned back with a blank face but in his mind, he started reading out all the dangerous potions he could use on the person responsible for Draco. He had a lot of work now to do. The Professor still taught his potions. He survived Nagini's bite. He prepared the antidote beforehand. He didn't want to take any chances against the mad lord. So now he had double duties as the headmaster and potions master. And now the attacks he doubted he could sleep at all.
He had considered taking an apprentice. Only two students qualified his requirements. One was his godson who was lying in the infirmary, other was Hermione Granger. The girl was a brilliant witch. She fought brilliantly in the war. She was with Harry all the time helping him. He decided that he had to offer her the apprenticeship.
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