A Slytherin's Mate?

A Strange Reaction

(Harry's POV)

Last night was... strange. Malfoy had not been acting the same. He didn't give me the usual comment nor did he scowl at me in disgust. In fact... he seemed to be preoccupied with other things and had left me alone.

Even so... last night was fresh in my brain. After Malfoy had gone to sleep I had heard a loud howl coming from the Forbidden Forest. My body shuddered and I stepped over by the window to see if the creature would come out. It did.

It was a large brown werewolf sniffing around the grounds. It seemed to be searching for something, or someone. It sniffed around as if it were searching for it's prey that had gotten away. Suddenly I saw Hagrid leave his hut and shout at the beast. It growled and ran back into the dark brush and soon even Hagrid returned to his home.

Malfoy mumbled something incoherent and turned in his sleep. His arm draped over the edge of the bed and his white skin shone in the moonlight.

I decided that it was best to just leave it and I went to bed. But now... Malfoy was starting to worry me...

After breakfast I went down to the dungeons for DADA. Professor Mockinggale was pacing back and forth on her little podium in the front.

"Everyone pull out your parchment and quills. We are going to take notes then quickly practise some spells."

This was odd. We were supposed to be practicing our blocking of minor jinxes. She pulls out a large book and pushes her hair behind her ears.

"Wolf's bane is a very potent plant to werewolves. Changing this plant into a liquid form will allow a person to gain some advantage if a werewolf were to appear. In order to-"

"Professor Mockinggale," one of the first years piped. "Why are we learning about werewolves when that won't be for a few more weeks?"

The teachers already pale skin paled even more. Which almost seemed impossible for her. She stuttered a moment before sighing and closing her book.

"There is a werewolf in the Forbidden Forrest last night. It attacked a few of the students who I am happy to say are fine. But I do believe that this will happen again. I want all of you to be prepared. Professor Coldrunus has agreed to teach every student how to brew wolf's bane into a potent potion to use. And Professor Sprout will have each student grow their own plant."

"Aren't you taking this a little to far? I mean, I have heard that this school has encountered werewolves before," a boy in the back said.

I stared at the teacher. If she was correct then that werewolf I saw last night was hunting for some of the students. Was Malfoy one of them?

After DADA, I found Hermione and Ron by the great hall. They told me about how a few of their teachers even started to prepare them for werewolves.

"You don't think," Hermione said quietly, "That the werewolf will stay for long right? After Professor Lupin the school has been very careful on whom they employ."

"Of course they would have Hermione. Don't worry. If the werewolf gets anywhere near you I will take care of it."

She blushed lightly and smiled as Ron wrapped an arm around her waist. I smiled and watched them leave before heading to potions.

That evening I returned late to my dorm. I walked up to the painting and smiled at her.

"Wolf's bane."

The lady bowed and the painting swung open. I stepped inside and saw Malfoy was already here. I look down at the little plant cradled in a little pot, in my hands.

"Malfoy aren't you going to make your brew tonight? We will want to be prepared for the next full moon."

"Fuck off Potter. I know how to take care of myself."

Malfoy stepped out of the other room. His arms were crossed over his bare chest and a white patch was attached to his hip.

"And besides. Werewolves don't attack Malfoys. They know their place."

Draco then turned on his heel and I heard the sound of the bathroom door shutting.

I place the small plant on the windowsill and take off one of the flowers. Then I walked over to the spare coldrun in our room. It wasn't long before I had a large vile of the wolf's bane infused liquid in my hands. The clear serum seamed heavy.

Hopefully this would be enough... for now...

Malfoy walks back in. This time wrapped in a silky black robe that held his body. I turned towards him and jump a little as I realise how close he was. Some of the serum splashes onto him and he hisses. My eyes widen as he steps back.

"You bloody idiot Potter! You got me wet."

"It's just a little wolf's bane Malfoy. It won't kill you..."

"Just... keep your stupid potions to yourself."

He heads back into the bedroom and shuts the door. I sigh and set the serum on the table before I myself go and get ready for bed.

Still things were strange....