Harry walked down the deserted hall to the Room of Requirement. He pushed the door opened and walked in. He closed the door and pulled off his invisibility cloak. The room was different from last time. There was a chair and desk in the middle of the room and a huge fireplace in the back of the room.

Draco was sitting in the chair, his legs crossed, his elbows on the arm rests, tapping his fingertips together.

"Evening Potter," he grinned.

"Let's get this over with, Malfoy," said Harry, walking over.

Draco uncrossed his legs and leaned forward. "Do you have the counter spell?"

"In a way," said Harry.

He was silent for a long moment.

"Well?"

Harry sighed, "There are two ways. You can wait another day and the spell will lose its effect." He paused a moment.

"And the other way?" asked Draco.

"You conquer your fear," he said quietly.

Draco didn't say anything. Harry glanced at his feet. The silence stretched on.

"I guess I'll have to conquer my fear," said Draco.

Harry looked up at him, "What? Oh no. No, no, no. Not gonna happen."

"C'mon Harry," said Draco, standing up. "If it was you, wouldn't you want to get rid of this as soon as possible?"

"Yeah, but-"

"Then you know that I have to do this," he said, walking around the desk.

"No you don't," said Harry.

Draco moved closer, "You're no fun, Harry."

"Look. I'm sorry I put the hex on you. If you wait one more day, it'll be gone. I promise. I'll never do it again."

Draco raised his finger to Harry's lips. "But then I'll never conquer my fear." Harry pushed his hand away. Draco took his hand and kissed him. Harry pushed Draco away.

"Stop Draco," said Harry.

Draco grinned and tugged on Harry's tie, "What's wrong, Harry? You liked it last night."