That's it. I'm done for. Draco was standing in the middle of that ominous room. Hundreds of judgmental and disgusted faces peered down at him. It was rare to see a sympathetic or even neutral expression among the sea of hatred.

Just take me to Azkaban already. Save me the embarrassment. Draco answered all the questions the best he could, but hardly anyone believed him. You see, after being put under the Cruciatus curse over a dozen times, your memory starts to get fuzzy.

The ministry members whispered to each other and Draco's heart beat in his chest. I deserve to be locked up. There's no one left to care about me anyway.

The words repeated in his head so many times, that he began to believe them.

Sure Pansy and Blaise were still around, but they were occupied with their own fates and families. His Father was already in Azkaban and his Mother was lucky enough to get only a two year long house arrest.

Suddenly, Draco heard the noise of doors being burst open and heavy footsteps slamming onto the marble floor.

Draco didn't turn around. His expression was blank and he tried to keep his Malfoy Mask on tight.

"Stop! Draco Malfoy is innocent!"

Harry.

Harry Potter.

Harry Fucking Potter.

At the sound of the Chosen One's voice, Draco whipped his head around and looked straight into Harry's striking green eyes.

"Potter..." Draco said in such a quiet voice, no one could hear him. It came out in almost a gasp, rather than a real word.

His palms began to sweat, despite the fact that the room was ice cold. Potter called me innocent? I'm anything but innocent. He's just playing a joke..right?

"Malfoy is a good man. He was forced into getting the dark mark and threatened with death if he didn't follow Voldemort's every order! He was told his parents would be killed! He was told his classmates would be killed! Everything Malfoy did was to protect the ones he loved! He was tortured both mentally and physically, doesn't he deserve a break?"

Harry was out of breath when he finished, but he was still standing strong. He did his best to avoid Draco's face. He knew the sight of him would result in a break down.

"Well...I uh-...He's still a death eater.." The new and frankly idiotic Minister of Magic stuttered. Everyone was shocked by Harry's random appearance.

"But don't you see?! He was forced to be this way! Malfoy even saved my life! He was given the task or identifying me, and he lied. He lied to save my life! Malfoy knew very well it was me, but he said no! He fucking saved me! You can't take away this man's future. He's worthy of a life. He's worthy of having a family, having a job, and being normal."

Harry spit out the word "normal" as if it was a swear word. His own life had never been normal. Hundreds of eyes were stalking Harry's every move, but at this point, he was used to it.

Draco stood shocked. Why would he defend me? It has to be some sort of publicity stunt. Potter loves attention.

But something about this felt different. It felt full of passion and anger. Harry Potter was determined to make sure Draco would be free.

Draco wanted to say thank you. He wanted to run over and hug him. But, he stayed still, his hands balling into fists as he slipped the Malfoy Mask on.

Don't show emotion.

Emotions are weak.

You aren't weak. You're a Malfoy.

The blond boy was so distracted by his own thoughts and the mantra playing in his head, that he didn't even notice anything until he heard a booming voice say "The Ministry has spoken and we have come to a decision. Draco Malfoy will be cleared of all charges!"

Draco almost fell out of pure disbelief. He was free. Immediately, he searched for Harry, but he couldn't find him among the crowd swarming around him.

"But, Mr. Malfoy will be required to retake his 7th year and pass with high marks!" The Minister shouted again, but this time Draco simply rolled his eyes. I always get high marks.

Draco tried to find Harry in the crowd, but the aurors practically picked him up and threw him out the ministry. I guess they really want me gone.

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Harry left as soon as he heard Draco's charges would be dropped. He didn't want the press to start trying to steal away information or make up fake news.

He immediately went back to the Burrow and rushed past all the curious red heads. Harry threw himself on his bed and shut the door using wandless magic.

Only a few moments of peace passed, before he heard someone knocking on the door.

"What?!" Harry called out, and Hermione and Ron barged in. "What happened? You can't just disappear on us like that!" Hermione scolded him and chucked a balled up newspaper at him.

"What the hell Hermione!" Harry threw the paper back at her and glared at his two best friends.

"Where were you? We were worried sick!" Hermione huffed, but Harry simply brushed it off and tried to act as nonchalant as possible.

"I went to go see Malfoy. I wanted the Ministry to know he's innocent. And it worked, so can you please leave me alone now!" Harry said.

Hermione and Ron's jaws hung open and Ron said "Mate, you're joking right?"

"Of course not." Harry snapped.

Hermione gave Ron a very smug look. "You owe me 5 galleons!" She said with a confident smile on her face.

"Shit! I should've known you would be right. You always are." Ron grumbled and dug in his pocket.

"What is going on?" Harry asked. This was not how he thought they would react.

"I stupidly bet Mione 5 galleons that you didn't fancy Draco. She disagreed, and now I'm broke!" Ron explained in a sort of fake angry voice.

Oh shit. "Just because I helped him, doesn't mean I fancy him!" Harry argued back, but his stomach started to churn. "Besides, I'm straight!"

At that, Ron and Hermione burst out in laughter. "Yeah, and I don't want to snog Pansy!" Hermione said sarcasticly.

Ron basically cackled at this, and said "Harry, we know you aren't straight you don't have to hide it!"

What the hell is going on?! I thought I kept my bisexuality a pretty good secret...

"Fine, I'm bi, but that has nothing to do with Malfoy." Harry spat.

"Whatever you say mate." Ron rolled his eyes and strolled out of the room, Hermione following closely behind.

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Date published: 10/
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