A Slytherin's Mate?

Unnatural Acting

(Harry's POV)

It had been a couple of weeks since Malfoy's outburst. In fact, it had been a while since he had last spoke a word to me. Now he barely even acknowledges me.

I mean, in truth this is a step up for the better but... it wasn't Malfoy. Usually he would throw a sarcastic remark about how my robes are filthy or that I looked idiotic with my round glasses. Instead, all I got were grunts and swift expels that never reached his eyes.

I sit down on my bed and rub my face and eyes under my glasses. I was exhausted. Quid wasn't easy today. I got stuck training some of the new first years and only a few accomplished all of what was planned. I mean. There were a few that could not raise their brooms or couldn't push off from the ground because the broom sensed it was unsafe.

But that wasn't the end of it. No... every student got warned and re-warned about the full moon tonight. The staff closed up the main doors and even the hidden entryways that creatures could sneak into.

This meant I wouldn't be able to take my walks outside until tomorrow or even the day after. All I wanted was a few minutes of peace in the air but for now. We were on lock down.

I got up and slipped into more comfortable robes. I then hid my wand and walked out of my door. Ever since the war I have kept my wand right by my side. Never knowing of I would need it again or not.

I made my way down to the Great Hall and I sat down across from Hermione and Ron. Who, of course, were holding hands and smiling.

"Bloody hell Harry, you look like you got bludgered in the head."

"Yah, is something wrong Harry?"

"I just had a long day guys. Don't worry about me."

They frowned but their attention was drawn away by the headmaster. He told us about the lock down and asked for all of us to remain calm and stay in our rooms tonight. After that, he waves his hand and food appeared before us.

My stomach growled and I take a little bit of every thing this time. I had no idea why I was so hungry but tonight I wouldn't stop myself.

After the meal we head up to Ron's room. Neville did not mind Hermione in there so we made it into our hangout space. We sit down on the plush couches and relax happily.

"So Harry, what are you going to do tonight? Hermione and I are going to head up to the library and grab a couple a books."

"Of course I will actually get some important ones to study."

Ron huffs and looks at her lovingly.

"You do that while I find a nice mystery of sorts to read."

She roles her eyes as Neville comes in and sits with me. He smiles and pulls out a bag of noisy chocolates for everyone.

Ron smiles widely and picks up a few. He unwraps one and hands it to Hermione. Knowing exactly what it would do.

"Aww thank you Ronny."

She puts the chocolate in her mouth and it wasn't to long before she started neighing like a horse angrily.

Everyone was laughing as she comes over and hits everyone in the back of the head.

"I hate all of you," she states as the candy wears off and she sits back down.

All of us rubbed our heads and looked at her apologetically. She grabs a pink one and tosses is at Neville.

"As pay back I get to choose which ones you eat."

We shrug and start playing around. After a while we stop and I take a good amount back with me to my room.

I set them on the bed and look through them. There were a few in the same grey wrappings that I had not seem before. I furrow my brows and eat one.

Suddenly a loud howl leaves my mouth and growls escape. I cover my mouth and pale as I look around.

There were werewolf chocolates? I smile then pocket a few as an idea comes to mind.

Time to play a trick on a few... unsuspecting people....