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Chapter 17 The Beginning Of The First Date
Harry's hand was being held by Draco as the two of them walked down to the large, iron gate that led off the Hogwarts grounds accompanied by Professor McGonagall since she had to open it to let them out. They were going into Hogsmeade for their first date. Once they all stood in front of the gate they stopped as she spoke.
"Now, Mr. Potter, and Mr. Malfoy, Headmaster Dumbledore has informed me of your situation, and that I am to inform you both that well he has decided that you do not have a time limit for this outing, that he would prefer as your teacher that you are back on the grounds at a suitable hour tomorrow so that you may finish any remaining homework you may have and rest for the next day's classes. When you are ready to return, one of you need merely send a Patronus and someone will come down to unlock the gate for you both. I trust that you will behave yourselves and be wary of strangers?"
Draco rolled his eyes, but he nodded in answer when Harry swatted him lightly on the shoulder, exasperated affection in his green eyes as he looked at him, then back to Professor McGonagall respectfully.
"Yes, Professor. We'll be fine. Would you tell Dumbledore thank you from us?"
"I will convey your message, Mr. Potter," she answered, softening slightly when she noticed the brunette blushing with pleasure as he looked down to their linked fingers when Draco squeezed his hand with his gently.
"Thank you," Harry said, looking back up at her.
"Of course. I will see you both back here tomorrow, then. Enjoy yourselves."
She waved her wand and the gate opened, watching them as they walked through together and locking it again behind them before heading back up to the castle.