Flash Forward
Draco is watching the happy couple out on the dance floor. Ginny is a vision in a fitted white dress, Dean looks extraordinarily handsome in a tuxedo. Muggle formalwear is the one category of Muggle clothing that Draco finds he quite likes, style-wise.
"Dance with me," Harry steps into his line of vision, cutting off his thoughts, and holds out a hand.
"Why?"
"Because you've been sulking in a corner all night, and it's a party, and you're supposed to be having fun!"
Draco lets him pull him to his feet and lead him out onto the floor. "I haven't been sulking, I'm just tired. Are you sure you're up for more dancing? You should probably be the one having a rest—" Draco lightly touches Harry's side.
"I'm alright, Draco. Actually, I feel pretty great. Were you up all night perfecting that new potion again?" Harry gives him a knowing smile and sets his hands on Draco's waist, swaying them gently back and forth.
"Yes, it's almost ready. I won't bore you with the details, I know you don't care."
"I appreciate that," Harry laughs.
"Merlin, is this the best you can do? It's a wonder anyone has danced with you at all tonight."
"Well, this is the best I can do without stepping on anyone's toes, which I'm sure they all appreciated."
"I suppose it's fine," Draco pretends to huff.
He's trying hard not to focus on how good it feels—Harry's hands warm even through his dress robes, his smile even warmer.
When the song is over, Draco excuses himself, citing the excuse that he needs to check on Teddy, despite the fact that he's surrounded by family and friends and perfectly safe. Draco hides in Ginny's old bedroom until the urge to break down subsides, then rejoins the party with his smile firmly in place.
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