Soulmates, a Drarry Story

A Clue

Harry's POV and new chapter

It was late. I knew I should get back to the dorms, but all I felt like doing was slumping at the door of the room.

My tears had dried up, and I hated myself for shedding so many over Malfoy.

I should just get up. If I got up and continued living my life like nothing happened, then Malfoy would think I didn't care.

It would at least spare me the extra teasing. I knew Malfoy and I would just go back to being enemies. The thought hurt. The thought shouldn't hurt.

I lifted my head, it felt heavier than it should, and banged it against the door behind me, groaning.

Why, why, why.

I stood up suddenly, wanting to go back to the dorms. How late is it? As soon as I wondered that, a clock appeared on the room wall. 11:00.

I wished I had thought to bring my invisibility cloak.

I did have the marauders map. Taking it out, I murmured, "I solemnly swear I am up to- fuck this" I said, changing course in the middle of my sentence. The marauders' map ruffled its paper slightly, as if not sure what to do, then remained blank.

I decided to stay the night in the room of requirement, it was easier, and I could wait to face Ron and Hermione until the morning.

A bed appeared in the corner of the room, bathed in Gryffindor colors.

I climbed into it. It was a comfortable bed, but sleep was a long time coming.

***

Trying to motivate myself to get up that morning was one of the hardest things I have ever done.

sighing, I finally managed to sit up and finally stand up. "I'm too lazy for this" I mumbled. A bathroom appeared, allowing me to wash my puffy face.

That's better, I looked at myself in the mirror. I looked fine, my face back to normal, my hair its usual ruffled self. Maybe my eyes didn't sparkle or shine... at all, but it wasn't at all noticeable.

I walked down, met Ron and Hermione on the way. "Harry! Where were you!? Hermione demanded, smothering me in a tight hug, her bushy hair obscuring my vision.

I patted her back awkwardly, saying "it's fine, Mione" "you scared me to death!" she scolded, letting me go, and hitting my arm. "Okay, fine. I'll tell you"

"That motherfucking-" Hermione slapped her hand over Ron's mouth. I had told my best friends everything, and they were both furious.

"I don't want to look like I care, and you guys reacting like this will definitely show I care" I mumbled. "Malfoy will suffer for what he's done" Ron growled softly, going into overprotective best friend mode.

"I agree with Ron, for once," Hermione said. "You guys are the best," I murmured gratefully. "I'm really glad i have you both"

A comfortable silence enveloped the golden trio, making my eyes wander over to Malfoy. He was staring at me. "Fuck" I hissed, suddenly remembering  something "i forgot to show up at me and Malfoy's last potion making session yesterday, and its due today, and sure as hell I'm not going to finish it with Malfoy today" I said.

"Whatever, it'll take him down with you," Ron said consolingly. "Actually, that's fair," I admitted, feeling slightly better at Malfoy not getting a good grade in potions.

Potions was the first class that day. As everyone filed out of the great hall, I saw Malfoy heading towards me. I ducked my head, hoping, and succeeding to lose him in the crowd.