Vestiges of Normalcy

Chapter 6

Inevitably, the next morning dawned on the grounds of Hogwarts. But to a sleeping Viktor with a sleeping Harry wrapped snugly in his arms, the new day meant nothing, while they were still in the lulls of their dreams.

Harry was the first to stir. Eyelids flickering open, he stared dazedly into Viktor's chest. Blinking a few times, Harry yawned. Licking his dry lips, Harry felt nature calling for him to do his morning business.

The only problem was...he couldn't move. He was still wrapped tightly in Viktor's arms, and the seeker showed no signs of getting up soon on his own.

Harry was conflicted. He didn't want to wake Viktor yet, especially not wanting to disturb that peaceful expression. But at the same time, if he didn't use the bathroom soon, there will be a huge mess on the bed that Viktor would definitely not appreciate.

So, Harry decided forlornly, he had to wake Viktor up.

"Viktor..." Harry shook the seeker's arm, "...wake up."

The only response was Viktor growling lowly, and tightening his grip around Harry's body. This wasn't good. The added pressure was not helping with his control on his bladder that was threatening to explode.

"Viktor, please..." Harry tried again, shaking the seeker's arm harder, "...wake up. I need to go to the bathroom."

This time, it seemed to have gotten through. Viktor grunted, his closed eyes furrowing a little, before releasing and opening up.

"Harry...?"

"Viktor, I'm sorry for waking you up, but I really need to use the bathroom. Could you please let me go?"

Silence reined for a few moments, as Viktor processed Harry's words. His half-lidded eyelids opened fully as he realized Harry's urgency.

"Oh...sorry."

Viktor loosened his arms, allowing Harry to wriggle free. The Bulgarian seeker watched silently as Harry jumped out of the bed, rushed towards the bathroom, and slammed the door behind him. Hearing an almost inaudible sigh of relief, Viktor stared blankly at his room, noticing the light of dawn from the porthole.

Seconds ticked past, as Viktor slowly remembered the events of the previous night. Harry had spent the night with him. Harry shared his bed. They had cuddled together in their sleep. He had slept with Harry snuggled in his arms.

A soft smile graced Viktor's lips.

'That was the best sleep I've ever had.'

The next half-hour passed with little incident. After each finished their morning rituals, Harry and Viktor got changed and prepared themselves for the day ahead.

But both didn't need to speak to understand that they were in for a literal shit-show when they made their presence at Hogwarts later. Despite what had happened in the Gryffindor common room the night before, Harry was still a student of Hogwarts. He still had to attend lessons and meals. Furthermore, they were both champions of the Triwizard Tournament, they both had to participate. There was no getting around it.