Fifty Blue Shades of Harry

When Harry Returns, the large bedroom had been divided into 2 smaller rooms. He was given the one on the right.

It didn't take long for him to unpack. He made his bed and lay down to stare at the ceiling. Harry had been living at the Potter Cottage, and he needed a change. He knew approaching Draco Malfoy would be risky, but he genuinely felt that he and Malfoy could make good roommates.

Looking at his watch, he realized it was just about lunch time. He went out in search of the kitchen. It wasn't hard to find, as the apartment was pretty small. It had a living room, kitchen, and now 2 bedrooms. Perfectly small. He took a few minutes to locate all the utensils before turning on the stove to prepare some chicken, steamed vegetables, and rice.

Harry does not realize that Draco is in the room until he turns around to put the food on the table. Harry returns his stare evenly as he puts the food down.

"Shall I eat in my room?" Harry asks, uncaring.

"No Potter, you can eat at the table. We're not barbarians." Draco responds, disgusted by the question.

Harry shrugs and sits down to prepare his plate. "There's plenty of food for the two of us." he says. If he cared to look up at Draco, he would have seen the look of surprise.

"Potter I didn't actually expect you to do the cooking." says Draco.

"I don't mind making more of whatever it is I'm making." He shrugs again.

"Well, if you insist. I don't use the kitchen much myself anyways. Take it." Draco responds.

There was a bit of an awkward silence before Malfoy decided to take a seat next to Potter.

"So, what about the other half of my demand Potter? Are you going to bark?" Malfoy smirks before continuing,

"You said it yourself, we're not kids anymore. I don't care to avoid being in the same room as you. I was being an arse when I said all those things the other day."

Harry was stunned. This was not the Draco Malfoy he knew. This worked out better than he had expected.

"Good. No need to change the way you live. Are there any other ground rules we should set?" Harry asks.

Again, Draco was staring at him. "Um, are you all right?" he asks the blond haired man.

Draco responds by asking, "What did you hope to achieve by coming here?".

"I already told you, I just want some peace and quiet. I figured it would be easier with someone who doesn't really like me."

Draco contemplates this. "Why not live alone? You have the money."

Harry's face reddens for some reason. "I have been for a bit, but it.. hasn't been good for me."

"Hmm.." Draco contemplates, but doesn't say anything, filling his own plate.

The eat for several minutes before Draco speaks again.

"What does your day look like?" he asks.

"Well, I had to leave my job at Godric's Hollow, so I'll be looking." Harry responds.

"All right well, I work from home making potions. I will usually be in my room."

Harry nods, and they eat the rest of their meals in silence.