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\"What is he doing here!\"
The words left both boys mouth at exactly the same time, equally outraged looks directed squarely at Severus.
\"Potter is staying here under Dumbledore\'s insistence.\" He explained to Draco. \"Draco is my guest.\" He said coolly to the other.
\"You didn\'t tell me the Golden Boy was going to be here.\" Draco hissed, not bothering to keep his voice down and looking over
at the gryffindor with disgust evident in his eyes.
\"I\'d like to think you\'d suffer through a few days with Potter to see your Godfather.\" Severus teased.
Malfoy rolled his eyes, and sneered at Harry.
\"Lucky I like you, Severus.\" He muttered, heading into his room.
Harry sighed, unclenching his fists and glaring at Snape.
\"That\'s why you kicked me out? For him?\"
\"You think I\'d make him sleep out here? Do not allow yourself to be disillusioned Potter. I do not like you. Your presence here
is merely at the request of Dumbledore, and I make it no secret that I prefer Draco to you.\"
\"You’d prefer pond scum to me.\" Harry muttered, in a voice that sounded surprisingly bitter.
\"What was that Potter?\"
\"...Nothing. May I go to the kitchens and visit Dobby?\"
\"No, Mr. Potter you may not. You are not to leave these rooms with out my supervision.\"
\"So you expect me to get along with Malfoy for the next four weeks without someone getting cursed from here to Atlantis?\"
\"Frankly Potter I don\'t care whether or not you get along with him. As long as my rooms are not destroyed - and they will not
be or you will meet the same fate as your unfortunate Uncle- I do not care if you fight. And in all honesty, if you allow a muggle
to do such horrendous things to you, I\'ve no doubt Draco could best you.\"
Harry didn\'t bat an eyelash, and Severus was rather put off. He had thrown everything at the boy; he was supposed to be
seething in rage by now.
\"In all honesty, \'sir\'. If you allowed your father to do such horrendous things to you, I\'m not surprised that Voldemort has no
trouble \'besting\' you.\"
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Reasons I hate Potter.
22. Knows too much. Snooping?
Reasons I like Potter.
12. …Like pissing him off.
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“What did you just-?”
“You heard me, Professor.”
Severus’ eyes narrowed dangerously.
“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
“Of course not.” Harry rolled his eyes.
“Don’t you dare take that tone with me boy. Severus hissed, backhanding him and grabbing him by the shoulders, slamming him up
against the wall. Harry whimpered slightly, looking away and breathing quickly.
“Let go.” he murmured softly.
“Look, I don’t know what you think you know, but my father was nothing like your pitiful excuse for an uncle. And if you go making
false accusations again, I will make you pay.”
“Please, let me go!” He said louder, shoulders shaking as he began to sob. “Please, I promise I’ll be good. I’m sorry!”
Severus let him go, taking a step back, confused.
“What are you talking about Potter?”
xx Meanwhile! xx
“Stupid Potter. Ruining my vacation from home... at school... oh god, I’m Granger.” Draco sighed. It’s not fair. This was
supposed to be my visit with Sev. Why does he have to take everything I ever want? For just once in his stupid little
life can’t he let me win! I’m a Malfoy. A pureblood. I should be the one with the perfect life and the perfect family, and lots
of perfect friends. He’s just some stupid little half-blood. He’s all scrawny and... has messy hair and those glasses; ugh hideous things.
I bet he has the perfect life. Perfect Potter. Never had a bad thing happen to him in his entire life.
xx Back in the…other room xx
“Please don’t hurt me.” Harry begged in a broken voice, falling to the floor and curling in on himself. Severus
backed away as Potter continued sobbing and began to chant an everlasting mantra in a soft voice.
“I’msorryI’msorryi’msorryi’msorry.”
Potter’s having some kind of fit. Oh, fuck. What did I do?
“What did you do?” Came a rather surprised voice from behind him. Snape spun around to see Draco standing
in the doorway shocked.
“I... I didn’t-”
“Well you sure as hell did something. Jeez. Leave it to you to break the Boy Who Lived?”
“I just... he said… what’s wrong with him?”
“He seems to be having a panic attack…and a flashback of some kind. You must have done something to trigger this kind
of reaction.” Draco said, kneeling down beside Potter and reaching out to touch him, causing Harry to retreat even
further into the corner.
“No! I’m sorry! Please! I won’t do it again! Don’t make me go back! I’m promise
I’ll do good next time! I’m sorry! I’msorryi’msorryi’msor-”
“Potter. Calm down. It’s Malfoy. I’m not going to hurt you. I’m here to help. Severus, get a calming draught, okay?”
Severus nodded, rushing off to find one, in awe of the aristocrat’s cool. He’d witnessed countless acts of
torture and rape, and yet, he couldn’t handle one child freaking out.
Draco mean while levitated Harry on to the couch, sitting by his side and stroking his hair absently.
“It always helps mum when I sing. Would that help you Harry?” he asked gently.
Harry gave no sign he’d heard him and just continued to sob and beg with Draco not to hurt him.
“Shh.” the blonde said soothingly.
“Lay down
Your sweet and weary head
Night is falling
You’ve come to journey\'s end
Sleep now
And dream of the ones who came before
They are calling
From across the distant shore
Why do you weep?
What are these tears upon your face?
Soon you will see
All of your fears will pass away
Safe in my arms
You\'re only sleeping
What can you see
On the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea
A pale moon rises
The ships have come to carry you home
And all will turn
To silver glass
A light on the water
All souls pass
Hope fades
Into the world of night
Through shadows falling
Out of memory and time
Don\'t say: «We have come now to the end»
White shores are calling
You and I will meet again
And you\'ll be here in my arms
Just sleeping
What can you see
On the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea
A pale moon rises
The ships have come to carry you home
And all will turn
To silver glass
A light on the water
Grey ships pass
Into the West”
(AN: Into the West Belongs to Lord of the Rings etc.)
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Severus stood in the doorway shocked. There was Draco, Ice Prince of Slytherin, singing, to bloody, Harry. Potter.
The boy was starring up at the blonde with a rather odd, peaceful expression on his face, though he was still
crying softly, and Severus was glad to see he’d shut up.
Draco half-smiled at the boy.
“If you tell anyone I did that Potter, I’ll skewer you with a rusty pole and roast you over the fiery depths of hell.”
Harry nodded, smiling slightly and taking a shuddery breath.
“Sev, the potion?” Severus blinked and then remembered the calming draught in his hand and held out the flask.
Draco chuckled, “Not for him, for you.”
Severus frowned, but took a swig regardless, feeling a cool calm wash overhim.
“Now. Tell me exactly what you did before this happened.”
“…I yelled…hit him and threw him against a wall.”
Draco raised an eyebrow, but didn’t comment.
“And do you know of anything in his life which could have been similar to that?”
Snape snorted. What hasn’t been?
“Yes. Quite a few things actually.”
“Okay. Maybe…don’t do that again, alright? Now, Potter’s calming down. He’ll need a dreamless sleep potion so he can rest.”
Snape sighed, fetching and administering the potion, which soon took effect. Severus rubbed him temples.
“I need a drink…A strong one.”
“Oh, me too!” Draco asked enthusiastically.
“N-”
“Please!Please!Plea-”
“Oh fine…don’t tell your mother.”
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Reasons I like Potter.
12. …Like pissing him off….maybe not such a good idea.
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I still do not see what I did to evoke such a reaction, Severus thought late that night, pacing back and
forth in his bedroom. I wasn’t any different then I normally am. An other voice spoke up in the back of his head, a
voice he\'d come to detest. But he’s never reacted that way, so you must have done something. Oh shut up.
Severus sighed; this was not going to leave him alone until he sorted it out. He went over to a heavily warded
and locked cabinet, extracting his personal pensive. “There. I’ll look it over and prove that Potter was simply over reacting.”
He muttered, placing his wand aside his temple and placing the silvery strands
inside the basin. He decided the best way to watch would be in the guise of the ’unbiased’ observer, so he cautiously
stuck his head in to the swirling liquid, being silently sucked inside.
xx inside the pensive xx
“What did you just-”
“You heard me Professor.
“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
“Of course not.”
“Don’t you dare take that tone with me boy.”
Severus’ eyes widened. Had he really struck the boy so hard? …He struck him!
“Let go.”
He told me to stop? .
“Look, I don’t know what you think you know, but my father was nothing like your pitiful excuse for an
uncle. And if you go making false accusations again, I will make you pay.”
“Please, let me go! Please I promise I’ll be good. I’m sorry!”
The Potion‘s Master looked away as the boy began to sob…because of him.
“What are you talking about Potter?”
Oh God…What did I do?
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Severus sighed, throwing back the covers and finally admitting defeat to his insomnia. He made his way
to his private kitchen, surprised to see Potter already there.
“What are you doing up?” He asked, trying to keep his voice soft, though he could help but notice
the slight flinch of the boy.
“Couldn’t sleep. “he mumbled.
Severus nodded, and pulled up a stool.
“Mind if I join you?” he asked, gesturing to the milk and cookies Harry had on the counter.
“No, go ahead, sir…” Severus wanted to wring his own neck. Potter was acting all timid again.
He pulled out a few Oreo’s popping one in his mouth and watching curiously, as Harry twisted one
open and proceeded to lick up the icing. Harry noticed his gaze and stopped, blushing slightly.
“…I like the icing best.” He muttered, dunking the remaining cookie half to the milk and taking a small bite.
Severus chuckled, twisting his own cookie open and handing Harry the side with the icing.
“Too sweet.” he explained. His heart gave an excited leap when Potter smile and handed him
his cookie halves.
I didn’t break him!
They sat in comfortable silence for a while, enjoying their midnight snack. Finally, Severus sighed,
downing his milk in one gulp, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand and turning to the boy seriously.
“Look. I have never said this to anyone before, so pay attention because I am only going to say it once.
deep breath I’m sorry. I crossed a line. I did and said things I should not have. Now…I’ll admit our
relationship has never been that…orthodox, but…if you’re willing to give me a chance I’d like to get to
know the real you.” Snape gave a sigh of relief and looked to the gryffindor questioningly.
Harry blinked, looking stunned, then a small smile began to crack and he burst out laughing.
Severus frowned, not amused.
“I take it that’s a no then . Good night Potter.” He stood, heading for the door, kicking himself
for putting the offer out there.
“No! No, it’s not that!” Harry cried through sporadic bursts of giggles,
“It’s just…you have a milk moustache.”
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Reasons I like Potter.
13. Likes the icing, have someone to share my cookies with.
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\"Check.\" Draco said, grinning smugly as he moved his bishop into position. \"Sev, that\'s the third time
I\'ve beaten you today. ...I\'ve never beaten you in my life. While I don\'t doubt my skills, I think your mind may be
pre-occupied. What are you thinking about?\"
Severus sighed, clearing off the board and beginning to set his pieces up again.
\"...What do you think of Potter?\" He asked casually.
\"Potter?\" Draco wrinkled his nose and shrugged. \"I don\'t know, he\'s okay I guess, a bit of a ponce but-” He frowned,
narrowing his eyes at his Godfather. \"Wwwhhhyy?\"
\"No reason. I was just…thinking…maybe he\'s not so bad.\"
\"...You LIKE him!\" Draco accused excitedly.
\"What? No! I would never...he is a student!\"
\"So? You have a crush on Harry freaking Potter. Oh my god this is the best piece of gossip I\'m had all week!
Wait \'till Blaise hears-\"
\"You will not tell anyone...about the thing I DON’T feel.\"
\"If you didn\'t feel it you wouldn\'t care if I told. Draco challenged, smirking.
\"I...do not have a \'crush\' on a student.\"
\"No, you a have \'crush\' on the bloody Boy Who Lived.\"
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Reasons I ---- hate---- shouldn\'t like Potter
23. Draco\'s too excited about this. Planning something?
24. Can\'t exactly take him to Death Eater Balls.
25. Probably Straight
26. Probably wouldn\'t like me if not straight.
27. Haven\'t dated in...---five ye--- a long time.
28. Illegal!
Reasons I like Potter.
14. I ...seem to have feelings for him...maybe...kind of...I’m a bad, bad man.
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\"What is he doing here!\"
The words left both boys mouth at exactly the same time, equally outraged looks directed squarely at Severus.
\"Potter is staying here under Dumbledore\'s insistence.\" He explained to Draco. \"Draco is my guest.\" He said coolly to the other.
\"You didn\'t tell me the Golden Boy was going to be here.\" Draco hissed, not bothering to keep his voice down and looking over
at the gryffindor with disgust evident in his eyes.
\"I\'d like to think you\'d suffer through a few days with Potter to see your Godfather.\" Severus teased.
Malfoy rolled his eyes, and sneered at Harry.
\"Lucky I like you, Severus.\" He muttered, heading into his room.
Harry sighed, unclenching his fists and glaring at Snape.
\"That\'s why you kicked me out? For him?\"
\"You think I\'d make him sleep out here? Do not allow yourself to be disillusioned Potter. I do not like you. Your presence here
is merely at the request of Dumbledore, and I make it no secret that I prefer Draco to you.\"
\"You’d prefer pond scum to me.\" Harry muttered, in a voice that sounded surprisingly bitter.
\"What was that Potter?\"
\"...Nothing. May I go to the kitchens and visit Dobby?\"
\"No, Mr. Potter you may not. You are not to leave these rooms with out my supervision.\"
\"So you expect me to get along with Malfoy for the next four weeks without someone getting cursed from here to Atlantis?\"
\"Frankly Potter I don\'t care whether or not you get along with him. As long as my rooms are not destroyed - and they will not
be or you will meet the same fate as your unfortunate Uncle- I do not care if you fight. And in all honesty, if you allow a muggle
to do such horrendous things to you, I\'ve no doubt Draco could best you.\"
Harry didn\'t bat an eyelash, and Severus was rather put off. He had thrown everything at the boy; he was supposed to be
seething in rage by now.
\"In all honesty, \'sir\'. If you allowed your father to do such horrendous things to you, I\'m not surprised that Voldemort has no
trouble \'besting\' you.\"
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Reasons I hate Potter.
22. Knows too much. Snooping?
Reasons I like Potter.
12. …Like pissing him off.
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“What did you just-?”
“You heard me, Professor.”
Severus’ eyes narrowed dangerously.
“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
“Of course not.” Harry rolled his eyes.
“Don’t you dare take that tone with me boy. Severus hissed, backhanding him and grabbing him by the shoulders, slamming him up
against the wall. Harry whimpered slightly, looking away and breathing quickly.
“Let go.” he murmured softly.
“Look, I don’t know what you think you know, but my father was nothing like your pitiful excuse for an uncle. And if you go making
false accusations again, I will make you pay.”
“Please, let me go!” He said louder, shoulders shaking as he began to sob. “Please, I promise I’ll be good. I’m sorry!”
Severus let him go, taking a step back, confused.
“What are you talking about Potter?”
xx Meanwhile! xx
“Stupid Potter. Ruining my vacation from home... at school... oh god, I’m Granger.” Draco sighed. It’s not fair. This was
supposed to be my visit with Sev. Why does he have to take everything I ever want? For just once in his stupid little
life can’t he let me win! I’m a Malfoy. A pureblood. I should be the one with the perfect life and the perfect family, and lots
of perfect friends. He’s just some stupid little half-blood. He’s all scrawny and... has messy hair and those glasses; ugh hideous things.
I bet he has the perfect life. Perfect Potter. Never had a bad thing happen to him in his entire life.
xx Back in the…other room xx
“Please don’t hurt me.” Harry begged in a broken voice, falling to the floor and curling in on himself. Severus
backed away as Potter continued sobbing and began to chant an everlasting mantra in a soft voice.
“I’msorryI’msorryi’msorryi’msorry.”
Potter’s having some kind of fit. Oh, fuck. What did I do?
“What did you do?” Came a rather surprised voice from behind him. Snape spun around to see Draco standing
in the doorway shocked.
“I... I didn’t-”
“Well you sure as hell did something. Jeez. Leave it to you to break the Boy Who Lived?”
“I just... he said… what’s wrong with him?”
“He seems to be having a panic attack…and a flashback of some kind. You must have done something to trigger this kind
of reaction.” Draco said, kneeling down beside Potter and reaching out to touch him, causing Harry to retreat even
further into the corner.
“No! I’m sorry! Please! I won’t do it again! Don’t make me go back! I’m promise
I’ll do good next time! I’m sorry! I’msorryi’msorryi’msor-”
“Potter. Calm down. It’s Malfoy. I’m not going to hurt you. I’m here to help. Severus, get a calming draught, okay?”
Severus nodded, rushing off to find one, in awe of the aristocrat’s cool. He’d witnessed countless acts of
torture and rape, and yet, he couldn’t handle one child freaking out.
Draco mean while levitated Harry on to the couch, sitting by his side and stroking his hair absently.
“It always helps mum when I sing. Would that help you Harry?” he asked gently.
Harry gave no sign he’d heard him and just continued to sob and beg with Draco not to hurt him.
“Shh.” the blonde said soothingly.
“Lay down
Your sweet and weary head
Night is falling
You’ve come to journey\'s end
Sleep now
And dream of the ones who came before
They are calling
From across the distant shore
Why do you weep?
What are these tears upon your face?
Soon you will see
All of your fears will pass away
Safe in my arms
You\'re only sleeping
What can you see
On the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea
A pale moon rises
The ships have come to carry you home
And all will turn
To silver glass
A light on the water
All souls pass
Hope fades
Into the world of night
Through shadows falling
Out of memory and time
Don\'t say: «We have come now to the end»
White shores are calling
You and I will meet again
And you\'ll be here in my arms
Just sleeping
What can you see
On the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea
A pale moon rises
The ships have come to carry you home
And all will turn
To silver glass
A light on the water
Grey ships pass
Into the West”
(AN: Into the West Belongs to Lord of the Rings etc.)
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Severus stood in the doorway shocked. There was Draco, Ice Prince of Slytherin, singing, to bloody, Harry. Potter.
The boy was starring up at the blonde with a rather odd, peaceful expression on his face, though he was still
crying softly, and Severus was glad to see he’d shut up.
Draco half-smiled at the boy.
“If you tell anyone I did that Potter, I’ll skewer you with a rusty pole and roast you over the fiery depths of hell.”
Harry nodded, smiling slightly and taking a shuddery breath.
“Sev, the potion?” Severus blinked and then remembered the calming draught in his hand and held out the flask.
Draco chuckled, “Not for him, for you.”
Severus frowned, but took a swig regardless, feeling a cool calm wash overhim.
“Now. Tell me exactly what you did before this happened.”
“…I yelled…hit him and threw him against a wall.”
Draco raised an eyebrow, but didn’t comment.
“And do you know of anything in his life which could have been similar to that?”
Snape snorted. What hasn’t been?
“Yes. Quite a few things actually.”
“Okay. Maybe…don’t do that again, alright? Now, Potter’s calming down. He’ll need a dreamless sleep potion so he can rest.”
Snape sighed, fetching and administering the potion, which soon took effect. Severus rubbed him temples.
“I need a drink…A strong one.”
“Oh, me too!” Draco asked enthusiastically.
“N-”
“Please!Please!Plea-”
“Oh fine…don’t tell your mother.”
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Reasons I like Potter.
12. …Like pissing him off….maybe not such a good idea.
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I still do not see what I did to evoke such a reaction, Severus thought late that night, pacing back and
forth in his bedroom. I wasn’t any different then I normally am. An other voice spoke up in the back of his head, a
voice he\'d come to detest. But he’s never reacted that way, so you must have done something. Oh shut up.
Severus sighed; this was not going to leave him alone until he sorted it out. He went over to a heavily warded
and locked cabinet, extracting his personal pensive. “There. I’ll look it over and prove that Potter was simply over reacting.”
He muttered, placing his wand aside his temple and placing the silvery strands
inside the basin. He decided the best way to watch would be in the guise of the ’unbiased’ observer, so he cautiously
stuck his head in to the swirling liquid, being silently sucked inside.
xx inside the pensive xx
“What did you just-”
“You heard me Professor.
“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
“Of course not.”
“Don’t you dare take that tone with me boy.”
Severus’ eyes widened. Had he really struck the boy so hard? …He struck him!
“Let go.”
He told me to stop? .
“Look, I don’t know what you think you know, but my father was nothing like your pitiful excuse for an
uncle. And if you go making false accusations again, I will make you pay.”
“Please, let me go! Please I promise I’ll be good. I’m sorry!”
The Potion‘s Master looked away as the boy began to sob…because of him.
“What are you talking about Potter?”
Oh God…What did I do?
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Severus sighed, throwing back the covers and finally admitting defeat to his insomnia. He made his way
to his private kitchen, surprised to see Potter already there.
“What are you doing up?” He asked, trying to keep his voice soft, though he could help but notice
the slight flinch of the boy.
“Couldn’t sleep. “he mumbled.
Severus nodded, and pulled up a stool.
“Mind if I join you?” he asked, gesturing to the milk and cookies Harry had on the counter.
“No, go ahead, sir…” Severus wanted to wring his own neck. Potter was acting all timid again.
He pulled out a few Oreo’s popping one in his mouth and watching curiously, as Harry twisted one
open and proceeded to lick up the icing. Harry noticed his gaze and stopped, blushing slightly.
“…I like the icing best.” He muttered, dunking the remaining cookie half to the milk and taking a small bite.
Severus chuckled, twisting his own cookie open and handing Harry the side with the icing.
“Too sweet.” he explained. His heart gave an excited leap when Potter smile and handed him
his cookie halves.
I didn’t break him!
They sat in comfortable silence for a while, enjoying their midnight snack. Finally, Severus sighed,
downing his milk in one gulp, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand and turning to the boy seriously.
“Look. I have never said this to anyone before, so pay attention because I am only going to say it once.
deep breath I’m sorry. I crossed a line. I did and said things I should not have. Now…I’ll admit our
relationship has never been that…orthodox, but…if you’re willing to give me a chance I’d like to get to
know the real you.” Snape gave a sigh of relief and looked to the gryffindor questioningly.
Harry blinked, looking stunned, then a small smile began to crack and he burst out laughing.
Severus frowned, not amused.
“I take it that’s a no then . Good night Potter.” He stood, heading for the door, kicking himself
for putting the offer out there.
“No! No, it’s not that!” Harry cried through sporadic bursts of giggles,
“It’s just…you have a milk moustache.”
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Reasons I like Potter.
13. Likes the icing, have someone to share my cookies with.
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\"Check.\" Draco said, grinning smugly as he moved his bishop into position. \"Sev, that\'s the third time
I\'ve beaten you today. ...I\'ve never beaten you in my life. While I don\'t doubt my skills, I think your mind may be
pre-occupied. What are you thinking about?\"
Severus sighed, clearing off the board and beginning to set his pieces up again.
\"...What do you think of Potter?\" He asked casually.
\"Potter?\" Draco wrinkled his nose and shrugged. \"I don\'t know, he\'s okay I guess, a bit of a ponce but-” He frowned,
narrowing his eyes at his Godfather. \"Wwwhhhyy?\"
\"No reason. I was just…thinking…maybe he\'s not so bad.\"
\"...You LIKE him!\" Draco accused excitedly.
\"What? No! I would never...he is a student!\"
\"So? You have a crush on Harry freaking Potter. Oh my god this is the best piece of gossip I\'m had all week!
Wait \'till Blaise hears-\"
\"You will not tell anyone...about the thing I DON’T feel.\"
\"If you didn\'t feel it you wouldn\'t care if I told. Draco challenged, smirking.
\"I...do not have a \'crush\' on a student.\"
\"No, you a have \'crush\' on the bloody Boy Who Lived.\"
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Reasons I ---- hate---- shouldn\'t like Potter
23. Draco\'s too excited about this. Planning something?
24. Can\'t exactly take him to Death Eater Balls.
25. Probably Straight
26. Probably wouldn\'t like me if not straight.
27. Haven\'t dated in...---five ye--- a long time.
28. Illegal!
Reasons I like Potter.
14. I ...seem to have feelings for him...maybe...kind of...I’m a bad, bad man.
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