Relentless - A Dramione FanFic

Harry Knew It & Draco Comes Clean

Draco's heart swelled when he heard her speak the words he'd been waiting seven years to hear again, but it also ached knowing that his secret might jeopardize their relationship. She pressed her lips to his once again and slid herself into his waiting embrace.  She loved the way their bodies fit together effortlessly, unlike the way she could never quite seem to get comfortable in Ron's arms.  She snuggled herself next to him, resting her head on his shoulder, his arm naturally wrapped around her waist.  He gently placed his lips against her forehead, and tenderly whispered, "I love you."

"Ahem," Both their heads turned to the portrait hanging next to the fireplace. "I'm sorry to interrupt, but I must advise you that Mr. Potter and Miss Weasley have just entered the library.  They will be arriving here shortly."

"Oh," Hermione declared, sitting up and away from Draco, much to his displeasure. "I completely forgot about them!" Sensing his disappointment at her sudden departure, she leaned in and quickly kissed him before walking to the kitchen and writing 'Carrot Cake' on the parchment. She held up the beautiful dessert for Draco to see, and explained, "It's Harry's favorite.  I thought it might help soften the blow when we tell him about us."

"Good idea.  But don't you think it might make him a little suspicious to walk in and find us waiting for him with a cake?"  He asked.

"It might," Hermione replied, placing the cake on the coffee table and taking a seat next to him on the couch. "But its his birthday on Monday, so hopefully he'll just think its for that.  Plus, the cake is a signal I have worked out with Ginny.  She knows if she comes in and finds us waiting with one its because we are planning to tell Harry about us.  That way she won't be caught off guard and can help run interference if needed."  Draco nodded his head in admiration. She really was always ten steps ahead of everyone else.

"You're amazing." He marveled.

She blushed, but had no time to respond as her two best friends appeared through the portal.  Ginny's eyes immediately spotted the cake and darted from it to Hermione who gave her a barely noticeable nod indicating 'yes, this means what you think it means.' Ginny discreetly smiled at the couple on the couch and ushered Harry into the sitting room. 

"Good evening, Harry, Ginny." Draco always used proper manners, even when addressing friends.  It was the only product of his Malfoy upbringing that he didn't despise.

Harry bobbed his head in acknowledgement and asked, "What's all this?"

"Its a birthday surprise, obviously."  Hermione answered.  Draco could hear the nervousness in her voice, but Harry seemed not to notice.

"Woah, you didn't have to do this."  Harry replied in the polite way people do when what they really mean is, 'I am so glad you did this.'

"Well, I figured Friday is the best day for a birthday celebration... and this is the last Friday before your big day... so I planned this little surprise."  Hermione stammered.

"You knew about this?" Harry turned to his fiance.

"Of course." Ginny lied with conviction. "Why do you think we took the long way back from the Great Hall tonight?"

"Oh, I don't know..." Harry turned to face his housemates seated across from him.  "I thought it was to give these two extra alone time, like we've been doing for the last month or two."

Hermione and Draco looked at each other, for a moment, dumbfounded before Hermione turned to Ginny and accused, "You told him?!?"

All eyes snapped back to Harry as he declared, "No, but you just did."

"Wha--?" Hermione gaped at him.

"You think I didn't notice the way you two look at each other? Or the way you're always finding reasons to stay here alone together?" Harry gave them a 'how-oblivious-do-you-think-I-am' look.