The awkward lack of students was weird at first, but then they started to get used to it. Most of the students started getting closer and there wasn't any fighting based on house prejudice.

But, even though everyone seemed to be making friends with each other, there was still an unfair hatred towards Draco.

He was yet to make any new friends, but he didn't care... not really. Pansy, Blaise, and Luna Lovegood were the only ones who didn't sneer at him or simply avoid him.

I'm not a death eater! Not anymore! Draco wished they would understand, but why would they? No one could process the extent of what he went through.

He tried and tried to make amends with his rival, but Harry had no interest in talking to him.

Harry was tired. He fought a war. He saved the world. And he was tired. But even though he never spoke to Draco, he started to pick up on his habits.

Every morning he snuck over to the girls dormitory to do makeup with Pansy and then he would sneak back to comb his hair. Then, he changed and went to breakfast, all before Harry got out of bed.

Harry was slow and sluggish in the mornings. He just rolled out of bed, changed, and went straight to breakfast.

One morning, Harry woke up and was shocked to see Draco standing over him. "Potter, I can't stand it anymore! We need to do something about your hair."

"What the fuck!" Harry exclaimed and sprinted out of bed. Draco stood across from him, hands on his hips and he raised one eyebrow at the black haired boy.

"You're hair looks like bloody awful. Let me fix it." Draco said and grabbed some hair products and a brush. Before Harry could even react, Draco grabbed him and sat him down on the chair.

He started rubbing in different products and brushing it. "What are you doing?!" Harry complained as Draco brushed through the knots. "I told you. You're hair looks like rat shit."

Harry rolled his eyes as Draco said "Okay, I'm done." Harry looked in the mirror and actually liked how he looked. His hair was still a little messy, so it hadn't lost his charm, but it was straighter, and less frizzy.

"It looks...okay." Harry admired. "See? I'm a genius. Just put it those two products in every morning and brush it." Draco shoved the supplied into his arms and Harry noticed his nails. "I like your nail varnish." Harry said before he could catch himself.

Draco turned his head to hide his blush and said "Thanks Potter."

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At dinner, Draco admired Harry from afar. "Are you looking at Harry again?" Luna asked and nudged Draco's shoulder. "What! No!" He exclaimed and he put his face in his hands.

"You totally were Malfoy." Hermione added. She'd kept to herself for most of her time in Ravenclaw house, but she was staring to feel more comfortable around her housemates. Especially if they were talking about her best friend.

"You two are delusional." Draco huffed and blushed as he ate his roll. "I don't like him!" Luna and Hermione smirked at each other. "Whatever you say Draco." Luna smiled and giggled with Hermione.

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A similar conversation was going on with Harry and the two Slytherins. "Hey Potter. Draco's staring at you." Blaise smirked and shoved food into his mouth. "Really?" Harry asked, a hint of excitement in his voice.

Pansy raised on eyebrow at him and said "Yeah, he's all embarrassed. Look." Harry turned his head around and quickly glanced at Draco. He was talking with Hermione and Luna.

Harry felt sort of jealous that both of his friends were getting closer with the people in their own houses, while he only just now talked to Pansy and Blaise.

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That night, Pansy, Blaise, Hermione, and Luna all met up in the Granger and Parkinson room. "We need to get those two idiots together!" Pansy exclaimed and flopped down on her bed.

"How? They're way too stubborn." Hermione said. "Maybe a blind date?" Luna suggested quietly. "They would get one look at each other and run the other way ." Blaise rolled his eyes.

"But they're both so mopey and depressed. If they would just finally date, they would stop bothering us with their groaning." Pansy snapped at Blaise and everyone went quiet, and stared racking their brains for ideas.

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Meanwhile, in the Malfoy and Potter room, an uncomfortable silence hung in the room. Draco was drawing in his sketch book and Harry was fumbling with the hair products the Ravenclaw gave him.

"I don't know what the hell to do with these!" Harry suddenly admitted. Draco lazily looked up from his drawing and went over to Harry. Silently, he put the products in Harry's hair and ran his raven locks through his fingers to rub it all in.

To be completely honest, Draco was too tired to realize how intimate this was. But Harry on the other hand was completely aware of how close the two of them were.

His face felt hot at the feeling of Draco taking care of him. It was something that he always longed for. Someone to take care of him, rather than always being forced to protect others.

"Goodnight Potter." Draco got up and rolled onto his bed, falling asleep almost immediately.

Harry felt awkward in the silence, but soon he was able to hear the noise of Draco snoring ever so lightly. It was comforting, and eventually he was able to fall asleep.

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"Draco Malfoy is guilty!" The minister yelled and the aurors grabbed my arms. They dragged me off to Azkaban. I tried to scream, but no sound came out.

They threw me in my cell and the rancid smell of blood and tears filled my lungs. "Draco." My father whispered in the cell across from me. His hair was thin and dirty. Injuries and bruises littered his face.

A wizard walked into my room, but I couldn't see their face.

"It was ridiculous to think someone would save you!"

Harry...

Harry kicked my side, causing me to wince in pain, but still no sound came out. "You're not worthy of someone saving you filthy death eater!"

Harry stamped down on my face and I could taste the blood streaming from my nose.

I felt hopeless as Harry continued to beat me. I tried. I tried so hard to scream or call out for help, but I couldn't speak.

"I can't believe you ever thought I could fucking love you!"

And finally, the sound of screaming escaped my lips.

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Date published: 10/22/22
Time: 9:23 pm
Words: 1126