Spur of the Moment

Chapter 44

Harry and Draco stayed in the Slytherin's rooms, talking for hours. At some point, not that they really registered it, a house elf had popped in with lunch for the two boys. They had absently eaten the food, not focusing on anything except their conversation as they caught up on the past couple weeks.

It seemed that Draco had hardly left his rooms since Harry had left. The only time he had was when Severus had been in the Hospital Wing.

"I don't know why. I just didn't want to go anywhere. It's not like I really have anyone here to talk to except for Severus," Draco said with a shrug as he took a sip of water.

"You talk to Neville, Dean, and Seamus, Draco. You told me that you four talked a lot while you were with Severus in the infirmary. You also talk to Ginny occasionally, seeing as you are seriously crushing on her," Harry finished with a smirk as Draco sputtered.

"What? No, I'm not!" Draco said. Harry just raised an eyebrow. "How did you figure it out?"

"Aside from all the looks I see you give her when she walks by? It's just been really obvious," Harry said with a laugh.

Draco sighed. "Since the beginning of the year."

"Why don't you do something about it then?"

"As if she would ever like me. Hell, I think she only tolerates me because of you," Draco said and Harry rolled his eyes.

Idiot.

"Draco, she doesn't tolerate you just for me. She genuinely likes you and I think you two could be good together," Harry told him.

"Like you and Severus," Draco said with a grin as he nudged his friend.

"Shove off, Draco," Harry said, punching Draco's shoulder. "We're just friends."

He didn't think it best to mention the dreams and thoughts he frequently had of the Potions Master lately. He had yet to determine their meaning.

"Sure," Draco said shortly and Harry glared at him. Draco laughed. "Regardless, you two are good together, just friends or otherwise."

"That's all we are," Harry insisted but Draco continued grinning. Harry shook his head and rolled his eyes before looking at the clock above the fireplace. "Is that the time?"

It was eleven forty-five at night.

"Yeah." Draco nodded.

"I should go. Severus is probably going mental that I'm still up and not resting like I should be," Harry said with another roll of his eyes. "I'll see you later, Slytherin."

"See you, Gryffindor. Good to have you back." Draco smiled.

"I'm more than happy to be back," Harry said and then left Draco's quarters. He walked down the long corridor and soon arrived at his previous and once again current home.

"Harry, you're back," Salazar said and Harry smiled at the portrait.

"Hey, Salazar," Harry said. "Yeah, I'm back and I should be for the foreseeable future."

"Excellent. You can help keep an eye on our resident Potions Master," Salazar said.

"Yeah, it seems I'll have to after what happened." Harry nodded.

"Good to have you back, Harry," Salazar said and swung open as Harry returned the sentiment.

Harry entered the rooms and looked around, releasing a content sigh. He had sorely missed these rooms.

"Go away, whoever you are," Severus said as he walked out of his bedroom.

"But I live here," Harry said with a grin as Severus looked up at him, startled.