Hello! Here is the next chapter. Enjoy! Be warned there is slash!

"So here you are."

Harry turned his head to see Hermione standing awkwardly in the doorway of the un-used classroom. He sighed and went back to destroying the room.

She moved through the door and shut it behind her. "You know, they didn't mean it."

He snorted. "Yeah right."

She was referring to what had taken place a few hours ago by the black lake. Classes were over for the day and he had gone to find his friends in Gryffindor. Finally giving Draco the slip, he found them out by the lake and ran over with a wave, "hey guys."

He dropped his hand at the silence. Ron and Neville frowned and glared at Harry while Hermione was wringing her hands as if she knew what was going to happen. Harry swallowed, "guys? Is something wrong?"

Ron sneered, "what do you want snake? Why don't you go back to your little death eater friends?"

"Ron!" Hermione hissed. She had narrowed her eyes and was glaring at the red head.

Harry clenched his fists. He had known his sorting would be a problem but he had thought that Ron and Neville would be able to get over it. His eyes narrowed and Ron stepped back in fear. When Harry spoke his voice was low and cold, "I told you on the train…it's not your house that defines you, it's your actions. If you're so sure that I am as you say it a dirty snake then fine."

His wand was out and he had muttered the spell so fast that Ron didn't see it coming. He was lifted up and hung in the sky upside down. Both Hermione and Neville were silent. Harry slipped his wand in his wand holster and stalked off. He ignored Matthew who was making his way to the group.

Matthew was perplexed and turned to his friends. He snorted behind his hand at Ron's livid expression. He slowly walked over, "so…what happened?"

Neville gestured to the retreating back of Jameson, "he turned on us! He's as good as a death eater!"

Hermione had had enough. "Stop!" She yelled. She crossed her arms, "I can't believe you. He has done nothing wrong and I will not put up with this stupid attitude anymore. Come find me when you've grown up." She flipped her hair behind her and stormed off.

Matthew flinched, "ouch man. I think your relationship is over."

Ron only glared at him. Matthew sighed and wisely decided to not say anything and canceled the spell. Ron marched off and Neville followed after him.

Harry finally let his wand drop, his breathing heavy. He went to wipe his forehead only to have a towel thrust in his face. He glanced over at Hermione, "thanks." He wiped the sweat off his forehead and stole a second glance at her, "you still want to be my friend?"

Hermione scowled and Harry could see that she was worked up. Sure enough, she started ranting. "I can't believe that prat! I am tired of him treating people based on their houses. He's been told time and time again but does he listen? No! I have no desire to even be in the same room as him until his attitude gets better."

Harry sighed, "are you sure about this? I don't want to ruin your relationship."

Hermione shook her head, "it's fine." She smiled up at Harry, "I want to be your friend." Harry gave a tight lipped smile but said nothing. While he was glad Hermione was sticking up for him, it hurt him that she might have to give up her other friends.

A few days later it was time for Harry's defense class. To his horror they had it with the Gryffindor's and both Ron and Neville were still giving him the cold shoulder.

He inwardly sighed and made his way over to a desk and sat down. No sooner had he sat down then the spots next to him filled taken by Draco and Hermione. He dropped his shoulders, "I'm going to move if you start to fight," cutting off both of them as they opened their mouths to argue.

The door slammed open and the professor walked in and the class hushed. Professor Ryans slowly surveyed the class and quietly began to speak, "now I know you all know that a war is coming. Professor Dumbledore and myself believe that it will do you good to get some actual fighting experience." Here everyone in the class sat up a little straighter as he went on, "that being said we have decided to hold a dueling tournament and while it's an ideal way to get practice in, it's much better then real life. We will start the tournament in mid-october and until then we will have mini-duels in the classroom starting today."

He waved his wand and the desks all moved to one side and in the middle of the classroom a small platform was erected. "Step forward when I call your name. Lavender Brown and Daphne Greengrass."

The two females made their way to the platform and pulled out their wands and faced each other. Professor Ryans crossed his arms, "begin."

Immediately Daphne shot off a spell in Lavender's direction. The poor Gryffindor was unprepared and failed to leap out of the way in time and was forced off the platform. Professor Ryans sighed, "Nott and Thomas."

This next one was a little better but Theodore Nott still managed to overpower Dean who at least lasted longer then Lavender. The Slytherin's were getting smug and Harry wanted to roll his eyes. "Zabini and Longbottom."

Again, this one was short with Blaise freezing Neville and summoning his wand. Harry could see Professor Ryan's getting annoyed at how the Gryffindor's were faring and for once Harry wished he was one so that he could shove a victory down the slytherin's throats.

"Granger and Parkinson."

Inwardly Harry smirked. There was no way Hermione would lose. Pansy was sure to be humiliated and Harry was eagerly waiting in anticipation. Sure enough, Hermione blew Pansy out of the water. He grinned over at Hermione, "great job Hermione."

She smirked, "I do have a few secrets up my sleeves."

Draco snorted beside him, "come on Evans. Where is your pride as a snake?"

Harry smirked at the blond, "I may be a snake but I'm also a great duelist and there's nothing wrong with congratulating a good fight."

Draco scowled, "want to make a bet on it?"

Harry raised an eyebrow, "are you betting on me?" He leaned down to whisper in Draco's ear, "I am always able to best you."

Draco flushed an unhealthy shade of red. There was a cough from behind Harry and it was Professor Ryans who was smirking in amusement. "Then why don't you show us?"

Both Harry and Draco swallowed but made their way to the platform. Harry gripped his wand and faced the blond. Inside, Harry could feel his heart pounding and couldn't wait to put Draco in his place.

Draco narrowed his eyes at Harry and yelled, "bombarda!"

Harry quickly jumped aside, yelling "ventus!" A gust of wind escaped from his wand but Draco somehow canceled out the spell. Draco smirked, "incarcerous!"

Ropes flew out of Draco's wand but Harry had a plan up his sleeve. "Incendio!" Fire shot out from his wand and the ropes went up in smoke. Both Draco and Harry eyed each other up and it was like a damn broke when finally they were both pulled apart.

Professor Ryans was staring at the two of them in quiet amusement. "While that was a fabulous duel it is time for class to be over. You will have to finish at some other time."

He let the spell go and Harry slowly straightened. Draco narrowed his eyes at Harry before grabbing his stuff and storming out of the classroom. It confused Harry as the blond had practically been his shadow since school had started.

"He seems mad."

He stared down at Hermione and shrugged his shoulders, "who knows." Sometime later, Draco was nowhere to be found. Harry was getting a weird feeling in his chest and decided to find the blond.

He found his yearmates in the library, "where is Draco?"

Blaise closed his eyes, "why should we tell you?"

Harry wanted to punch the Italian. Pansy sneered up at Harry, "why do you even care?"

Daphne raised her eyebrow, "what do you even want with Draco?"

Harry smirked, "what if I told you I wanted to fuck him?"

That got their attention. Harry was inwardly laughing at the expressions. Pansy looked horrified as if someone had told her that she was born to muggle parents. Both Theo and Blaise were to shocked to even speak while Daphne and her friend Tracy were snorting behind their hands. Daphne finally calmed down, "Draco is in the head boy's room."

Harry winked at her, "thank you Mrs. Greengrass." He turned away and went to find Draco. He only cursed when he realized that he didn't know the password. He was silently fuming when Hermione came to stand next to him, "having trouble?"

His eye's widened, "what are you doing here?"

She smirked and crossed her arms, "I'm head girl."

Harry's mouth opened to an o shaped. He had spent all summer with the girl and he had never noticed that she was head girl. She laughed and gave the password, "serpensortia." Harry raised an eyebrow and she shook her head, "it was Draco's turn."

The painting swung open and Harry stepped inside. Immediately he felt a relief that he hadn't known he needed. Saying a brief goodbye to Hermione, he made his way to Draco's rooms. The blond was laying on the bed and for a minute Harry was hit by how good looking Draco actually was. His blond hair fell across his face in a boyish way, he had taken off his shirt and Harry could see a faint outline of muscle that meant Draco was prone to working out.

He slowly moved forward and sat on the edge of the bed. His hand reached out and carefully brushed back a lock of hair and his heart stopped as those gray eyes opened and landed on Harry. "Harry? What are you doing here?"

Harry leaned forward and brushed his nose along Draco's jaw. Draco had this intoxicating scent that was a mixture of cederwood and jasmine. He planted kisses along Draco's jaw moving all the way until his mouth met Draco's. The blond gasped in surprise but opened his mouth to allow Harry the entrance he so desired.

Draco pulled away, "Harry…I need you."

Harry could only understand. The moment he had entered the room, Draco had captured his attention and he could feel his body demanding more. He moved so that his body covered Draco's and he felt Draco's body flush against his and it excited Harry.

Harry kissed Draco again as the blond's hands went to undo Harry's shirt. Harry then moved on and dropped his lips to the moon mark and heard Draco moan beneath him. To Harry, this all felt so right.

Harry didn't leave until morning.

Ok…not my best chapter but eh. Stay tuned!