SECRET ( Drarry fanfiction)

Chapter 58

"So, what are we doing?" Draco asked. "Are we going to Diagon Alley today to get our supplies?"

"No, it is not feasible today," Severus said. "The professors are expected at Hogwarts for meetings and to start preparing for the new term."

Harry groaned as he realized something. "You're going back to Hogwarts," he said.

Severus arched a brow. "Is there a particular reason you are stating the obvious?" he questioned.

Harry glanced at the doorway that led to the potions room. "Do we have to take all of it back?" he whinged.

"Ah," Severus said in understanding, smirking in amusement. "No, there will be no need to return everything to Hogwarts," he said. "In the past, it was simply the only place I had that was completely safe."

"Good," Harry said in relief.

"However," Severus continued, "there are a great many materials that will still be necessary to have on hand for both Lucius and myself."

"Fine," Harry grumbled. "But Draco's helping this time."

"Why do I have to help?" Draco protested.

"Because you just lounged around in bed last time while I did all the work," Harry said.

"I was injured and bleeding, you prat," Draco retorted. "And how was I to know you were sneaking off to meet up with Severus, of all people?"

"I don't care," Harry said. "Do you know how many books Severus owns? A lot. Even if he only takes half of them back to Hogwarts, it's going to take hours to get them all packed up, and then unpacked again."

"Harry, do you realize Severus didn't even ask you to help?" Draco asked.

Harry blinked. "Yes, well, someone has to help him," he said. "At least it won't be in the middle of the night this time and we won't have to sneak in."

"You snuck into Hogwarts with Snape?!" Hermione blurted out.

"Er, yeah," Harry said. "We had to get the stuff to brew the potions somehow, didn't we?"

"Of course," Hermione said weakly.

"I admire you more and more every day, Harry," Fred said proudly, with George nodding in agreement.

Harry eyed Severus nervously. "Have I just got us into trouble?" he asked.

"In trouble, no," Severus said dryly. "I have already informed Minerva of our excursion to Hogwarts earlier this summer. But do I wish to be associated with your misadventures? That answer is also no."

"Sorry," Harry said sheepishly.

"You will make up for your wayward tongue by helping me transport the things we need back to Hogwarts," Severus said smoothly.

"See?" Harry told Draco. "I knew I'd have to help."

"But you wouldn't have had to if –" Draco cut himself off and shook his head in resignation. "Fine, I'll help," he sighed.

Harry grinned smugly. "Knew you would," he said.

"You're a pain in the arse, you know that," Draco said irritably.

"But you love me anyway," Harry said.

"Luckily for you," Draco said, picking up his Head Boy badge. "Moving books isn't my idea of a celebration."

"I could help," Hermione offered tentatively. "I'd like to go speak with my parents first, but it wouldn't take long."

"Yeah, thanks," Draco muttered, not exactly sounding appreciative. He was busy glaring irritably at Harry for getting him into this. "The rest of you lot can help, too. It'll go faster."