Take Me As I Am

Tea Time and Curses

The 2nd week was almost over, teachers and staff were on high alert after the last threat to student safety. Security from the ministry were posted in numerous parts of the castle after the news of Greyback's escape, curfew for all the underage students was set, and the students of 18 years were expected to travel in pairs. Rumors started climbing in fear of what was yet to come.

Draco and Harry were in the kitchen, hiding out from the rest of the crowd. The house elves made them breakfast and lunch to go.

"After we eat, I want to go talk to Hagrid about all this, see if he knows anything we don't." Harry said as he read the department of mystery section of the Daily Prophet.

"I'll go study while you're doing that then, I wouldn't be good company." Draco said, chewing the last bit of his biscuit.

Harry looked up from the paper, shaking his head. "Nonsense." He lightly snapped, leaning over to plant a long kiss on Draco's lips.

Draco blushed, smiling as he looked away. "Very well then...I'll come." He cleared his throat, getting up to put his empty dishes away.

Harry wrapped the lunch food up in a large handkerchief, tying the top.

Draco washed his hands in one of the large sinks.

Harry came up behind Draco, wrapping his arms around his stomach. "You look so cute in blue." He complimented the T-shirt he wore with small star print all over it, kissing the back of his neck.

"Hey not around the elves!" Draco hissed, trying not to react to the light lips teasing the nape of his neck.

Harry chuckled slightly, moving his hands away. "We should get going."

"Yes alright, hand me the food." Draco turned to pick up his crossbody, opening the top.

Harry slipped the wrapped package inside the bag, snapping it closed. "Follow me!"

Draco swung his bag over his body, following Harry back to the Great Hall and out the front doors. They walked a bit through the grounds, hurrying along as it started to drizzle.

Harry walked up the steps, knocking at Hagrids hut door. He took the time to look at how nicely it was redone after it had been caught on fire. Everything was brand new materials and reinforced.

Hagrid opened the door, wearing an apron. "Oh ello Harry!" He smiled brightly.

"Hi Hagrid." Harry smiled back. "Can we come in for tea?"

"We?" Hagrid asked confused, only seeing Harry.

Draco slowly walked over from the side of the hut.

Hagrid made a surprised face. "Mr. Malfoy! I haven't had the pleasure of having you here!"

Draco looked at his feet, embarrassed. "Do you mind if I joined?" He asked sheepishly as he looked up at Hagrid.

"Well both of you come in before you get soaked!" Hagrid stepped aside.

"Thanks!" Harry ran inside, Draco close behind him.

Hagrid closed the door as they walked in, locking it. "Perfect timing! I just finished making cookies!" He went over to put them on a tray, bringing over the tea set with teacups.