Draco hated Harry. No no, he hated POTTER. Yes that was much better. He hated everything about that Mr. No-Longer-Baggy--But-Tight-Clothes-To-Show-Off-My-Super-Nice-Ass. He was a jerk through and through, tempting him like that and just ignoring him after. True it had been him who ran but that did not give Harry the right to just conveniently forget that Draco existed. Everyday Draco would attempt to talk to Harry who would immediately turn around and run in the opposite direction. He didn't look at Draco once in class, even when they were potion partners. It hurt Draco. It genuinely hurt. That's why now Draco hated Potter. But even to him it didn't sound real anymore. Draco just decided to stop. Stop everything to do with Harry. He needed to distance himself from that boy. He would do it all for one thing, one thing that had been on his mind since his third run in with Harry in a deserted corridor

Flashback

Harry was trying to get away from Ron and Hermione. They were once again arguing about some stupid piece of homework that Ron hadn't done and now was due in so he wanted to copy Hermione's etc. He told them he had left some work in the library with he needed to run and get and got out easy. He was walking idly not really noticing where he was going but trusted his feet to not take him too far astray he wouldn't be able to find his way back. He stopped by a window. Moonlight was streaming through it. It lit his figure with its unearthly light. Draco, unfortunately for him, was just walking up to that corridor and caught sight of the angelic looking Harry. A few seconds later, Harry noticed him.

"You know that is the first time you have looked at me since that night" he said coldly but somehow the hurt still slipped in.

"I am sorry" said Harry cringing. He really did not want to be here right now.

"Oh no" sneered Draco "Potty feels sorry for me, as if I need your pity you stupid prat. I was just curious as to why you were ignoring me. What is it Potter am I not good enough for you anymore?"

"Stop it Malfoy" sighed Harry "this is getting old."

"Just answer the question" said Draco "then I'll leave and not bother The Chosen One ever again."

"Jeez Malfoy" said Harry exasperated "why do you want to know so badly? What, are you in love with me or something?"

Harry laughed openly but stopped when Draco didn't reply.

"Whatever" Harry muttered "see you around Malfoy."

He sprinted. There was just no way, no possible way…but in his heart sprouted hope. What if Draco did love him?

End Flashback

Draco loved Harry. There was no escaping it. He was hooked. He would leave Harry alone because he loved him. Harry obviously didn't feel the same way so he would just stay out of his life. He had decided to skip breakfast or he surely would have broken his resolve in the first 10 seconds because of that stupid red-head. Not Ginny, she and Harry were long over. It was Ron. It was so obvious he liked Harry but had just never told him. He flirted with him every second of everyday. Draco didn't think he could stop himself from crucioing that little turd if he even saw him looking at HIS Harry. Well, his in his mind. He headed to the astronomy tower. He needed to calm don before class. He was good at acting and as long as he and Harry were ignoring each other, nothing could happen. The tower was deserted which he was thankful for. There was however a few strange objects on the floor. Draco recognized them as water balloons, a product from those ingeniously deranged red headed twins. They didn't contain the usual water inside but funny potions each colour a different potion. Draco picked one up and dropped it over the side. He heard a yell and started. He didn't expect anyone to be outside that early and Hagrid was closer to the other end of the grounds, Draco could see him. He was still thinking about who it could be when a voice yelled up at him.

"oy!" it said " who did that?!"

It was Ron. Draco didn't have time to think before the words were out of his mouth.

"It's Harry"

"Harry?"

"Yeah Ron, it's me"

Draco was astounded how much he did sound like Harry.

"Oh. Why did you do that mate?"

"Well, I have been meaning to tell you this for a while but I can't say it to you face. It's too embarrassing. This way is better because you can't see me but you can still hear me"

Silence

"Oh. Well what is it."

"I like you"

Silence (Draco really just suppressing giggles)

"really?"

It sounded hopeful

"Yes, that balloon was full of my love. I call it a love balloon."

It sounded stupid even to Draco.

"Wow umm…, I like you too! "

"I actually have more can I…?"

"Of course"

Draco could not believe his ears but his hands moved automatically. He dropped balloon after balloon and Ron started crying "more, MORE". It was the funniest thing ever. That guy really was an idiot. Love balloons?! Who was thick enough to believe that? Obviously the Weasel didn't have smarts but who knew it was THIS bad? Unfortunately for Draco he ran out of balloons really fast. It had been so funny.

"I am coming up to meet you now my love" cried Ron.

"No, I'll er meet you in Gryffindor tower." Draco said panicking.

"Anything you say lover" and he skipped away.

Draco turned around laughing. Suddenly he caught sight of Harry standing at the door. He froze. Then the last thing he ever expected to hear came out of Harry's mouth.

"You like RON!"