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Chapter 3

AN: Hope you like things so far. This ch. is full of puns, which some may consider rather crude... Please don't get angry!

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Malfoy shuddered in the cold night air, his pale skin reflecting in the enormous, black lake. The full moon also reflected in the ripples, which were caused by Malfoy tapping the icy water tentatively with his feet.

'Ahh… fancy a dip?' came the voice of Harry Potter, quite unexpectedly, as though he had apparated behind Malfoy.

He stood behind the slim, blond boy, holding him tightly while admiring the beautiful setting in which they found themselves.

'You're welcome to, but I think you might just freeze your, er, toes off!' replied Draco, his voice with an uncharacteristic yet unmistakable note of happiness.

'Well if that's the case, you're going down with me!' laughed Harry, pretending to push his love into the lake.

Draco turned around and gave Harry a light kiss, whispering how much he'd missed him.

After a few moments of embracing and caressing, they moved apart slightly, holding each other's hands and walking side by side, along the edge of the water.

'I wish we could do this more often… and not in secret all the time…' said Draco softly. Harry's grip on his hand tightened reassuringly, pausing before speaking.

'I know it's hard, but as they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder!' replied Harry, trying to keep the mood light hearted.

'Or in your case,' exclaimed Draco, taking the bait, 'absence makes the heart grow horny!'

'Well I can certainly see what's on your mind, Mr Malfoy… but that will have to wait. I have a surprise for you tonight.'

'Oh, and what could possibly be more important or… pleasurable than rolling around on the grass, shagging furiously after a whole day of waiting impatiently?' replied Draco jokingly, pausing their walk momentarily to look Harry in the eye.

Harry took out his wand, and waved it silently at the Hogwarts castle, performing a silent summoning charm. 'How about a midnight ride? Just you, me, the stars and a firebolt.'

Draco hadn't exactly seen this coming (!), but took it in his stride casually, although he was in fact extremely excited by the prospect of soaring above the Hogwarts grounds, holding on to Harry for dear life and bathing in the luminous, glimmering moonlight… it was blissfully romantic…enthrallingly enchanting.

The Firebolt came whizzing towards them apace. Harry instructed (in a very tongue in cheek manner) Draco to mount the broom behind him, and grasp the stick firmly. Naturally, the blond had plenty to say about this remark!

And they were off, high above the grounds, flying incredibly fast over the vast, shimmering lake, their warm robes flapping around wildly.

Draco could hardly contain himself, though he had to… considering his position:)

Harry, true to his occasionally showy nature, swooped around, diving and turning at breakneck speed. They were both yelling with delight, revelling in the sheer pleasure and freedom they were experiencing. The rush of adrenaline surging through their veins and Draco's firm hold around Harry allowed them to connect on a level previously unprecedented…

…Tap tap tap tap. TAP TAP TAP TAP… The roar of thunder and a blinding bolt of lightning. The rain was coming down hard and fast…a relentless downpour. It was enough to wake Draco from his wonderful, lucid dream, forcing him back mercilessly into the harsh, unforgiving and over-rated world of reality.

He cursed under his breath when he saw the time – ridiculously early, the darkness only punctuated by occasional lightning bolts. But he would not be able to fall asleep again.

Nor would he be able to return to the Harry of his mind –one never can...

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