Take Me As I Am

Confessions

Draco woke before anyone else in the Wizards dormitory in Slytherin, getting up to take a long hot shower. He shaved and dressed in his Slytherin's uniform, sticking the pin on his chest. He threw his robes on, putting on his cross body school bag as he walked through the dungeons.

Harry woke sleepily, rubbing his eyes with a yarn. Most of the Slytherin boys weren't even awake, but there was a scent of Draco's cologne and aftershave. He wobbled out of bed, dragging his feet to the shower.

Theodore woke to the shower head being turned on, seeing Harry's bed empty. He snuck through the beds quietly, stopping when he saw the shape of Harry's silhouette through the steam and frosted glass. He glared angrily from the hallway, about to confront him.

Goyle grabbed Theodore by the shoulder, painfully dragging him into the hallway. "Just what do you think you're doing?" He hissed through his teeth.

"Ahhh! Get off you great big oaf!!!" Theodore growled.

"If Snape or Lupin knew you messed with Potter, all of us will be punished!!!" Goyle sneered, tightening his grip.

"Fine fine!!!!" Theodore shrieked, pulling his now bruised shoulder out of Goyles troll sized fist. "Because of that Parseltongue dipshit Draco hasn't talked to any of us!!!"

Goyle pushed Theodore to the wall. "Nobody likes any of it, but there's nothing we can do! Accept the loss and move on!" He snapped, pushing Theodore back to the bedroom and away from Harry.

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Harry stepped out of the steam, towel drying his hair. He thought he heard someone arguing but he shook his head as he dried the rest of himself.

Millicent and Pansy sat in the common room, whispering with glares on their faces.

Harry froze on the stairs when he heard what they were saying.

"I'm sure it's just a rumor Pansy it can't be true!" Millicent reassured.

"I literally heard them talking about it! Draco doesn't hate Harry at all!" Pansy protested.

Harry's eyes grew wide, walking down the stairs.

Millicent and Pansy froze, watching Harry stroll into the common room.

Harry awkwardly smiled, darting out of the painting with a swish of his robes. He was now worried about being in the house with all of them, knowing the rumors were real. "Fuck!" He cursed to himself, sprinting through the dungeons.

Remus grabbed Harry by the arm just as he was running out of the dungeons.

Harry squeaked in surprise, his face instantly lightening when he saw who it was. "Remus!" He immediately hugged him.

Remus laughed warmly with a returned hug. "Harry it's good to see you back! You shouldn't be late! The ministry has given us another change to deal with as of today!"

Harry raised an eyebrow as they walked together towards the Great Hall. "Another change? Like what?"

"I can't tell you, you'll have to wait till everyone in the 8th year gathers after Breakfast." Remus patted Harrys back. "It's not bad news I'll say that so you don't have to worry. It might be comforting!"