The Dragon's Kitten

11 - Gringgots

~*~*Draco's POV*~*~

The Christmas holidays came just in time. Between taking care of Harry and dealing with the rest of the school I really wasn't in the mood to go to classes anymore. It wasn't Harry I had a problem with, it was every other student still claiming that I was drugging him. Even after that whole rigmarole.

I almost got hexed quite a few times but what Harry did seriously put a target on my back. There were two days of classes left before the Christmas holidays. Harry had been complaining about spending the majority of his time as a cat. I suppose his more dependent side wasn't so much in control.

I had expected it a lot sooner. I had even expected him to go back to his own room. He still chose to stay with me and it honestly made me happy. Even when Blaise accidently walked in and figured out Harry could change at will.

The target on my back came at dinner that same day. I had carried Harry like I normally did. Set him down on the table and sat down like usual. Everything seemed to be the same boring routine, and then Harry jumped off the table. He jumped off and changed into his human self in front of everyone.

I was too shocked to say or do anything as the whole Hall watched him. He pushed Blaise to the side and sat down next to me like it was nothing. He took a plate and dished his usual staple of fruit and started to eat. His actions were as if no one was watching him, but the entire Hall was stuck in stunned silence.

Harry finished eating and turned back into the kitten before crawling into my lap and falling asleep. When he did that my own trance was broken. I instinctively started to stroke his fur and turned to finish my food. Nothing was said for the rest of dinner because all you could hear were people just eating.

The next day it was like every single student was out to get me. If spells weren't getting shot at me I was getting called names. Some of the teachers even scoffed at me and treated me like shit. Harry still hissed and scratched at anyone trying to get close to him or even me.

Since it was the last day before the break Severus allowed me to stay in his class with Harry. It was nice and Harry mostly stayed in his human form. I didn't understand why he had done what he did but I didn't want to ask either. At dinner that night Harry did the exact same thing.

This time we were joined by two unwelcome guests. Harry simply ignored them and when he was done he curled up in my lap and went to sleep. The following week was the same even though we no longer had classes. Harry turned human at lunch, dinner and when we were alone. Every other time he remained as a kitten. I didn't want him to be forced into anything so I just let him do whatever he wanted.

"Draco." An elbow hit my side. "Will you wait here?"

"Sure Harry." I smiled and blinked away my memories.

Harry smiled at me but I could see he was scared. I ran my fingers through his hair to comfort him a little. To my surprise Harry hugged me and buried his face in the crook of my neck. I hugged him back of course. There was no way I was ever going to pass up that opportunity.

"I'll be right here when you're done, Kitten." I whispered.

Harry nodded his head and walked into Gringotts. I sat down on the stairs and started thinking about what would happen from now on. A part of me hated myself for bringing him here but I had made a promise. I was just scared of what the outcome would be because I loved Harry.