Jade and the Silver Dragon

Chapter 16

That night while Harry was getting ready for his guests, his thoughts often wandered to earlier that day. He couldn't believe that Draco shared some of these feelings he had for him. He was enjoying some of his muggle music, playing it fairly loud while he was in his kitchen, getting the bowls of snacks ready when he turned and was surprised to see Sirius leaning against the door frame, grinning at him.

"Siri, you're early. I didn't hear the fire," Harry said, going over to hug his godfather. He had the Floo set up in his rooms where you could hear when someone was coming through by a bell that hung at the fireplace side.

"Not a wonder for how loud the music is," Sirius said smirking as he returned Harry's hug. "I wanted to visit my favourite godson and see how he's doing."

"Siri... I'm you're only godson," Harry laughed handing Sirius a couple of bowls of crisps to bring to the common room. "Do you want a drink or something?"

"A beer if you got it," Sirius called out.

"It's good to see you Sirius," Harry grinned as he sat beside him on the couch.

"Good to see you too kid. The house seems awfully quiet with you not being there."

"I've been busy or I would have visited. I'm sure it's not that bad without me there... you and Sev have the run of the house... no one to catch you snogging anywhere you please," Harry smirked.

"Sev has been there quite a bit," Sirius grinned.

"You and him happy, Siri?" Harry asked.

"Yes. I think so. Never thought I'd see the day I would fall for a Slytherin though," Sirius said laughing. "So, how's your Slytherin doing," He teased.

"It's going okay," Harry beamed. "Found out today that he has feelings for me too."

"That's great, Harry."

"Yeah, I think so."

It wasn't soon after that Severus arrived to take some of his godfather's attention away. He had to admit to himself as he looked at his friend, that Severus looked good in a pair of black pants and a navy button-down shirt. The two of them procured a corner of the couch with Sirius leaning onto Severus who sat back with his arm draped over the back of the couch.

As Harry was getting Severus a Firewhiskey, Ron and Hermione arrived, already bickering back and forth at each other as they made themselves comfortable in the loveseat. The others in the room were quite used to the friendly quarrels that the Gryffindor couple always seemed to have, and just shook their heads bemusedly as they debated about house-elf equality, trying to get the two older wizards to participate. They were saved in commenting when there was a knock at his portrait.

Harry went over to the portrait to see that Pansy and Millicent arrived. They glanced past Harry's shoulder to see Hermione and Ron. "You sure this isn't going to be a problem, Harry?" Pansy asked.

"No. I don't think so. You two are my friends too... plus, Severus is here also, so you're not the only Slytherin's," Harry grinned.

"Well, in that case we brought a little something for your movie night," Pansy said holding a rather large platter filled with chocolate brownies. "Made them myself," and laughed at Harry as he raised his brow as if he didn't believe her.

"She loves to bake, Harry. The house elves stayed well away from her when she was baking them earlier today," Millicent grinned.

"Thanks, Pansy. They look really good," Harry replied leading them into the room. "Hey guys, you all know Pansy and Millicent."

"Hi," Hermione smiled in greeting, nudging Ron who gave a hesitant smile in return.

Harry placed the brownies on the table with the other junk food, then got the drinks for everyone before sitting down himself. Millicent sat on the other end of the couch with her legs tucked at her side, while Pansy sat on the floor with Harry, their backs to the couch.