You don't want me ~Drarry~

16

3rd POV

It took exactly 3 days for Hermione to heal even with the healing potions Madam Pomfrey had provided.

She looked fine the first day but that night, Pansy had to rush her to the hospital wing because her skin was so hot. She had to stay in the infirmary and Pansy never left her side.

They didn't mind spending their time in the castle. There was loads to do. They had a snowball fight in the courtyard and at night, they would sneak into the kitchens to make hot cocoa. They would play games and watch movies on those 2 nights. They would visit Hermione early in the morning, after lunch and before dinner.

They were finally walking to hogsmead as a group to get there Christmas gifts. They were chatting happily and laughing like lunatics. Snow crunching on the ground each step they took. The branches of the trees rustling. The village was in full spirit with Christmas lights, Christmas trees in shops and mistletoes trapping students until they kissed. It was a jolly Christmas indeed.

They reached the three broomsticks to get drinks and figure out a plan to split up. Draco wanted to go with Hermione, Blaise with Luna, Ron with Harry, Ginny with Lavender and Neville with Pansy. Poor Neville. They thought when Pansy gave him a mischievous grin.

They split up and went to different shops to get gifts. Harry decided to get Neville a muggle plant, Hibiscuses, for Ginny, new boots for quidditch, for Pansy, an expensive perfume, for Lavender, hair accessories, for Blaise, some chocolate and wine from Romania and for Luna, an art kit.

He had already bought the Weasleys their gifts and Teddy, a toy broom. He would send Andromeda some flowers and chocolate on Christmas. He was also planning to buy a gift for Narcissa. She was kind enough to send him homemade treacle tart when Draco told her about him befriending Harry Potter. She was so proud and even invited Harry for tea but he politely declined because he had a quidditch match that day.

He planned to buy her a recipe book when he would go to the book store for Hermione's gift. He already knew what to get Draco but he was scared that he was moving too fast and he wasn't exactly fond of the idea of Draco ignoring him again but then Ron decided to take him to the jewelry store because he was planning to propose to Lavender on Christmas.

As soon as he stepped into the store, he asked the owner to look at promise rings. There was that one ring that stood out from the others. The ring felt like it held power and magic. He thought it would be the perfect one for Draco.

The ring was gold and silver swirling around each other and it had a beautiful diamond in the middle. He insisted on buying the engagement ring for Ron but then Ron shut him up with "Are you getting married to Lavender or me ? But I guess you can help me pay half." He scratches his head sheepishly and Harry agreed.

He couldn't just buy Draco a promise ring —he could but he was extra— so he decided to buy a whole set. He bought the blonde a chain to put the ring on if he decided not to wear it and a pair of earring that had Lilies dangling from it.

He asked the shop owner to engrave the words 'Harry's dragon' in the ring. Ron told him it was sappy but then he told him that he was the romantic boyfriend even though he wasn't Draco's boyfriend.

He asked for the stuff to be wrapped then he went to the book store. He got Hermione a rare ancient runes book and a 101 recipe book for Narcissa.

He and Ron split up to buy each other gifts. He finally bought Ron the new book about quidditch that came out and a new chess set.

The group met up again at the three broomsticks to get lunch. Harry took a seat next to Draco.

Harry couldn't help but admire the blonde with heart eyes. His face was red from the cold and the tip of his nose was pink. White locks seeping out of the pink beanie with cat ears that he wore. His body looking puffy because of the thick jackets he wore. Two thick jackets and his favorite Harry's silver Weasley jumper under all those jackets. He looked delectable to say the least and cute.

Harry on the other hand, only wore a button up and over it was an oversized hoodie. He had a gryffindore scarf that wasn't even wrapped around his neck, only dangling and one of his hand had a mitten on, the other one was holding the warm butter beer.

They talked about where they went but making sure not to let out any hints about the gifts. Neville looked all giddy in Blaise' lap and Ron kept fidgeting with the small velvet box inside his pocket.

They went back up to the castle when the sun was setting. The weather becoming colder.

Draco was tipsy and was sagging beside Harry while Harry just drank butter beer knowing that he would have to help Draco into bed. The only sober was Blaise, Neville and surprisingly Pansy saying that she might as well become an alcoholic. Hermione was clinging on Pansy while giggling at everything. Neville held onto Ron while Lavender kept hitting Blaise saying that the black Casanova was checking her out.

"I'm cold.." Draco whined, tugging at Harry's jumper. "You are, dragon ?" Harry whispered into his ear making him shiver and Harry smirk. Draco only whimpered as a reply and Harry took of his scarf and tied it around the blonde slytherin. He then took Draco's hand in his and rubbed it together to share their warmth.

Draco became all giddy and playfully tried to run away from Harry. When they made it to the castle, Harry loosened his grip and that was enough for Draco to escape. Blaise and Pansy gave each other a knowing look and brought their friends to the common room to get sobered up and clean.

It was shocking that Draco knew the way to the common room even when he was tipsy. When Draco finally stopped running, he was tackled by Harry.

"STAHHPP !! GEYDUEBSHWJHW !!" Draco wheezed as Harry tickled his sides. "It's not fair.. Harry, stop.. Please have mercy.." Draco begged and whined until eventually Harry stopped.

"That's what you get for running away from me.. You seem sober enough. Let's get you warm and clean before dinner." Harry cooed and Draco gave a curt nod, breathing heavily after getting attacked.

They went into their room and cleaned themselves up to go to dinner.

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The next few days was spent as usual. If the group was bored in the castle, they would go to hogsmead and if they were to stay in the castle, they would run around the halls like children. Laughing, giggling and joking around.

They would sneak in the kitchens to get snack and butter beer then they would sneak Ginny and Luna into the 8th year common room and play games there.

They would play with the snow in the courtyard or even visit Hagrid for some tea and rock cakes. They would venture in the forbidden forest with Luna and take care of the thesterals.

They would study and fuss around in the library until Madam Pince kicked them out and Hermione and Draco would scold the others for being noisy and straight up idiots.

At night, when they all couldn't sleep and was bored sitting in the common room, they would venture into the dark halls and look for hidden passages and 'treasures'.

In one of those nights, they were caught by the headmaster himself but instead of giving them detention, he told them to join for a tea.

They went to his office and drank tea in silent peace. Conversing here and there.

On days they felt really bored, they would pull on pranks at the younger students that stayed.

On days with blizzards, they would cuddle on one of the couches in the common room and listen to Hermione read.

There were 3 night where Seamus took out the projector thing to watch a movie.

The holiday felt so long but not long enough for them and they felt like they've known each other for years but it was just a few months ago they became close.

*they gon do it*