Differences: The Philosopher's Stone

by CinnaKnowsBest

Basically, this is what would happen if Draco wasn't a huge jerk, and he and Harry were friends. This will eventually be slash HPDM so don't like, don't read. Simple as that.

5. Stutter

Later that week Ron and Harry came across Neville Longbottom asking Draco a question that they had strayed away from, in fear of offending Draco.

"Hey, Drake!" Neville said. He had a preoccupied look on his face.

Draco replied with a mumbled "H-Hey Nev."

"Hey um….Draco….I was sort of wondering….why do you stutter?"

Draco seemed surprised. Neville hurriedly began "I'm sorr-"

"I-I-I used t-t-o be mute…I-I got a-a-a surgery at S-St. M-m-mungo's b-b-but they s-s-screwed up. I-It's s-s-supposed t-t-o correct itself by the second t-t-term." He smiled. "I-I figured that m-m-my s-s-stutter would be like…" he bit his lip. "I t-t-think t-t-the Muggle i-i-idiom goes: The elephant i-i-in the room? S-Something l-l-l-ike that. I'm glad s-s-someone a-a-asked about it!" He gave Neville a huge grin, and sauntered off.

Ron looked at Harry and said "Drake? Nev? What are they, dating or something? Talk about pet names,"

And for a reason Harry could not explain, he felt a surge of jealousy at the thought.