Owl-Buddies

I OWN NOTHING

Notes: I know after a long wait I’M BACK! Real life kicked me in the ass. But I have found inspiration and let me just warn you, whatever direction you thought this story was going in… it’s about to go off road and into a river. So be prepared.

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After the Potions Class Harry and Draco began to work together as they planned. And after the third year ran to the window looking for pigs flying and the fifth year took to writing a letter to Voldemort to see if hell had indeed frozen over, everyone got use to seeing Harry and Draco sitting side by side in the great hall or the library or by the lake (weather permitting) studying.

So two weeks went by with little incident. Harry and Draco had become role models for the other houses and soon there was mixing the tables up at all meals. Huffles with Ravens, Ravens with Gryffindors, and so on. Dumbledore was seen with a twinkle in his eye so bright everyone noticed and wondered what the old man was on.

Of course not everyone was keen on the Inner House mix-up. A Fifth year Gryffindor almost got hexed to oblivion by Harry after she tried using a Jelly Jinx on Draco when his back was turned in the library. Harry had pulled her aside and talked to her quietly, afterwards the girl was white faced and shaking. Needless to say no one stepped out of line anymore.

For Draco this time with Harry was very relaxing. Slowly but surely Draco let his Malfoy mask slip away so Harry could see the real him and let Fluffy know that he was genuine in his feelings for the mysterious boy. In turn Draco also learned a lot about Harry. So much in fact he was very confused about his feelings for the dark haired wizard. Which is why he was distracted in his History of Magic class that afternoon.

“I don’t believe you and Potter have been working together and not killing each other for a whole month.” Theo said to Draco in the middle of History of magic. Binns had begun to drone on about the Elvin Massacre of 1414 and the whole class tuned him out.

“Believe it Theo my boy. Harry’s not that bad of a person once you get to know him. I mean sure he’s still pig-headed, stubborn, rude, loud, obnoxious-“

“So you’re saying he’s still Potter?” Blaise asked.

“Well… not really. He’s still the Potter we’ve known for 6 years but different somehow. It’s hard to explain.” Draco said doodling on his parchment. Theo shot Blaise a look over Draco head and Blaise nodded to him in agreement.

“Draco dear, is there something you’re not telling us?” Theo asked as the bell ran and Binns about feel off his chair startled. The three Slytherins stood up and walked towards the Potions Classroom.

“Hm? I don’t know guys. I mean I’ve never ever felt this way. I still love Fluffy, I can’t stop thinking about him. But at the same time I’m missing Fluffy wondering what he’s doing, I’m wondering the same thing about Harry. It’s crazy I know. How can I go from loathing his guts to spending every single waking moments thinking of ways to get him to like me? It boggles my mind.” Draco finished leaning against a wall. Theo and Blaise stood in front of the blonde and looked at him curiously.

“Draco, do you think maybe you’re falling for him?” Theo asked in a hush whisper.

“For once in my life Theo I don’t know the answer. And you know how much I hate not knowing the answer to something like that.” Draco said. The trio continued their walk down to the potions lab.

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Harry had been using his free period to finish up what was left of his and Draco’s Potions assignment. Harry smiled as he thought of the blonde snake.

/My Snake./ Harry thought lovingly. It scared Harry that he was already possessive of the blonde. In less then four months they had gone from at each other’s throats, to being owl buddies, to sleeping together, to being friends. Of course Draco had no clue that Harry was Fluffy, and Harry still wasn’t ready to tell him, but that didn’t mean Harry couldn’t count that as time they spent together.

Harry gathered up his books and parchment then headed towards the potions classroom. He must have been lost in his thoughts about Draco, because he failed to notice that Hermione has started walking next to him.

“Harry!” she said for the fifth time. Harry jumped and smiled at his friend. “Thinking about him again?” She asked.

“Is it that obvious?” Harry asked.

“Kinda. I mean you only light up at the sound of his voice, name, when he’s in the room, when he’s around you at all, when you’re about to meet up with him, when-“

“Ok Hermione I get it.” Harry said. He looked at her, “Do you think Draco noticed?”

“I highly doubt it. Because he’s blind as you are to these things. That and I think he’s confused as hell right now.” The brunette witch said.

“What do you mean?” Harry asked. They reached to Potions classroom and a group of Slytherin girls got behind them.

“I mean that you’re Fluffy.” Hermione whispered. She glanced back and saw that none of the Slytherins heard her and sighed with relief.

“Oh don’t be silly.” Harry said as they waited for the doors to open.

“I’m serious. Look I’ll talk to you about it more after class ok?” Harry nodded and looked around for Draco. Hermione shook her head.

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“Someone’s lookin’ for you Drake.” Blaise said. Draco looked up from his book and spotted Harry. He waved him over.

“Is it just me or did Draco’s head actually spin around 180 degrees?” Theo asked.

“Looks like it. Careful Draco, don’t want to seem too desperate.” Blaise said.

“You might have to sue Harry for whip-lash.” Theo giggled.

“Yes I can see it now ‘Potter I have gotten extreme whiplash from turning my head so fast to look at your nice ass'. I’d pay Galleons to see that.” Blaise said as he and Theo dissolved into quiet giggles.

“Shut up both of you.” Draco hissed as Harry walked over to them.

“Hi Draco, Theo, Blaise.” Harry said as the door opened.

“Harry.” Theo and Blaise said in unison.

“Hi Harry.” Draco said looking at Harry. They both stared at each other for a long second.

“Ok boys quit giving goo-goo eyes to each other and go sit.” Blaise said pushing the boys forward. Draco glared and Harry blushed/giggled as they made their way to their spot in the back bench. Just as everyone got settled Snape swooped in like the over grown bat that he is and the class grew quiet.

“Now it has been a month since you all started your projects. As of yet I see no potentially dangerous concoctions, but it is still early. If you’re potions are near completion I want a written statement giving me full detail to the ups and downs of this project and how you managed to accomplish a seemingly perfect potion. And I assure you, no potion is perfect. If you still have a while left you a free to make use to the private study quarters through that door.” Severus pointed his wand at the wall behind Harry and Draco and a door appeared. “You have until the end of class. No blood shed. Dismissed.” And with that one word the class scattered.

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“So did you finish the rest of the research?” Harry asked. He and Draco had taken the private booth in the far right corner of the study. They put a silence charm around them so not to disturb the students next to them.

“I’ve manage to find out all the colors that are possible from this potion, and their meaning.” Draco said

“And I managed to look up the pros and cons of the potion.” Harry said

“So now all we have left to do is to figure out what our colors will be and how intense they’ll be.” Draco added. Harry nodded and they both began to work.

After five minutes Harry looked up at Draco. He smiled as he watched the blonde work so hard to find something. He didn’t think anyone else noticed but when Draco concentrated he stuck his tongue out the side of his mouth. Harry found it adorable. He smiled again and went back to work.

Draco looked through his bangs at the brunette across from him. Only when Harry studied could you really see the intensity of his eyes. Harry took off those glasses that Draco wanted so badly to smash while studying. When Harry looked up after taking them off it was like looking at an entirely different person. His eyes get so alive and full of energy, but yet there was also something missing. Like something was holding him back from being completely happy. Draco shook his head and got back to work.

After thirty minutes Harry stretched and leaned back in the booth.

“I need a break. There’s only so long you can look at this stuff before it blurs together.” He said. Draco put down his quill and leaned back as well.

“Harry I have a question, and if this is too personal please let me know.” Draco said looking at his hands.

“Ok, what is it?” Harry asked.

“What happened to make the fire in you’re eyes die?” Draco asked looking at the green eyed beauty. Harry looked shocked for a second then smiled.

“Why do you ask Draco?”

“Because you’re not the same person you were last year. I mean yea I know that a lot of shit happened and all but you always had that fire in your eyes no matter what you did. That passion that intensity, you know what I mean? I think that’s why I always picked fights with you, because I wanted you feel even an ounce of the intensity you feel. It’s stupid, forget I asked.”

“No Draco I’m glad you did.” Harry sighed, “When I killed Voldemort a part of me died as well. After a bit of research I learned that the night he first tried to kill me a piece of his soul, which was connected to his magic, found a home inside of me. That’s where my intensity came form, it was from Voldemort. Ever since his death I’ve had to re-teach myself how to show emotion because essentially he took my ability with him. Guess that was his final blow huh?” Harry gave Draco a sad smile. Draco scooted closer to Harry.

“I’m so sorry Harry, I had no idea.” He put his hand on Harry knee and looked at the man in front of him, “I guess it’s like having part of you’re soul taken from you by a Dementor.” Harry nodded and gave Draco another smile.

“I’m just glad someone understands where I’m coming from and doesn’t think I’m a freak.” Harry said.

“You are not a freak and anyone who tells you different is wrong.” Draco said. Harry smiled and brushed a piece of hair out of Draco’s face.

“Thank you Draco, for listening to me.” Harry whispered.

“Anytime Harry.” Draco answered. They stared at each other in silence for a good two minutes. Draco slowly leaned forward and Harry’s breath hitched. Warm lips met warm lips in a kiss so sweet it would make anyone cry.

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The bell rang and everyone made their way out of the class. Harry said goodbye to Draco and met up with Hermione in an alcove outside the Potions classroom.

Theo and Blaise were waiting outside the classroom when a dazed Draco met them.

“What happened to you?” Theo asked.

“Harry bloody Potter.” Draco sighed.

“What do you mean?” Blaise asked as they began to walk in front of a group of Slytherin girls.

“We kissed.” Draco said

“Oh shit.” Theo cursed

“And I think I love him.” Draco added

“Oh damn!” Blaise exclaimed

“And I still love Fluffy.”

“Oh fuck.” Blaise and Theo said.

“What are you going to do?” Blaise asked.

“Talk to Fluffy and see what he wants to do. If he won’t tell me who he is I’ll move on with Harry. If he does… we’ll go from there.” Draco said simply as they walked pass the alcove where Harry and Hermione where.

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“Harry let me get this straight. You told Draco about the Voldemort thing?”

“Yes”

“Kissed him?”

“Yes”

“You love him?”

“Yes”

“And yet you still won’t tell him that you’re Fluffy?!”

“Yea that sums it up pretty much.” Harry said simply.

“Harold James Potter!” Hermione said.

“Hermione Jane Granger!” Harry returned.

“You need to tell him, you’re only confusing the boy.”

“You know this, I know this, I just need to find the right time to do so.”

“I think the right time was fifteen minutes ago BEFORE YOU KISSED HIM!” Hermione screeched.

“Alright, alright I’ll tell him tomorrow after dinner ok?” Hermione nodded accepting his terms and they left the alcove. As the hallway deserted a lone figure stepped out from her hiding spot.

“So Potter thinks he can take Draco away from everyone does he? Well Draco doesn’t like being lied to, and I know a way to make it so he’ll never talk to Potter ever again.” Pansy smirked and walked to the Slytherin common room to plot.

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TBC!

What did you think? OOC? Yea I know but ya know they’re in love and I figured I was allowed to do that. The non-OOCness will return next chapter when Harry’s secret gets blown in a BIG way! Hehehehehehehehehehe review! Also updates will probably be coming the end of every month. I know I spoiled you all with every day but what’s a girl to do. ^_^