Can't Have You | D.M. | 18+

48. whispers

Harry: How do we find the others?

Dumbledore sighs and looks down at the ring and diary on his desk.

Dumbledore: This will be a mystery, for I don't have a clue.

"Great. How do we look for something that we don't even know what it looks like?"

Harry: Is there anything we can do now, Professor?

Dumbledore looks up from his desk and at your faces before shaking his head.

Dumbledore: I'm afraid not.

Harry sighs and runs his fingers through his hair as you drop your head to your feet.

Dumbledore: You both should go and get some rest, I will try and see what I can do. But, if you have any more dreams from Voldemort, report it to me immediately.
Harry: Of course, sir.
You: We will.

Dumbledore nods, stands up from his chair and walks to the door, opening it for you guys. You and Harry say goodnight and walk out and down the stairs.

Harry: What are we supposed to do?
You: I don't know.
Harry: I guess we just need to have patience.

You don't say anything and nod as you rub your arm.

Harry: Well, I will see you in class tomorrow?
You: Okay.

Harry smiles before he walks away towards the Gryffindor common room. You stand there for a few minutes, letting your mind wander.

"Just another week and you can be home with Mum and Dad," your mind sighs.

You take a deep breath before you head to Draco's room. As you walk, your feet begin to feel heavy, like they're giving up too.

"I can't just sit around and wait for a sign. I need to do something. But what?" your mind questions.

Just as you pass an old door you begin to hear whispering coming from inside. You stop in your tracks and attempt to listen to the words, but you can't make them out.

You: What?

You walk to the door and press your ear against it to get closer to the sound of the whispers. You can't make out what they're saying but it is definitely coming from the closet. You look around to see if anyone is near before you touch the silver knob to pull the door open. As you do, you see nothing but a brick wall. You knit your eyebrows together as you reach your hand out and hit the brick wall, seeing if it will do something.

You: Nothing.

You sigh and close the door and continue walking down to the Slytherin common room.

"I'm losing my mind."

Once in the summon room, you drag your feet up the stairs and open Draco's door. You look around and see him staring out into the pitch dark night, sitting in the chair in front of the window. You see his leg bouncing anxiously as he rests his head on his hand. You close the door behind you, causing Draco to turn to you. He stands up and is about to say something before he takes in your exhausted expression.

Draco: Tired are we?

You don't say anything and nod as you walk over to him and embrace him in a hug, resting your head on his chest. He snickers and wraps his arms around you, holding you close.

Draco: You should be. It's almost 2 am.
You: Why aren't you sleeping, we have school tomorrow?
Draco: I can't sleep if you're not next to me.

You smile at these words as they completely wash away your worries. Draco places his hands on your waist pulling you up to hold you like a baby. You adjust your arms around his neck, wrap your legs around his waist and rest your head on his shoulder. He smiles and kisses your cheek as he slowly rocks on his heels.