What Words Can Do (TOMARRY)

Year 6 ∆ Part 6

"Hey, Potter," a voice sneered from behind him. He turned from his conversation with Ron to the person. It was Malfoy. "So what, your first boyfriend got locked on so you move on to the Weasels? Honestly, Potter, how desperate are you?"

"Oh please," Harry rolled his eyes, "I'm not desperate. Ron is just my best mate, and if that means that I'm dating him, then watch how much time you spend with Zabini and Nott."

Harry was please to say that he'd never seen Draco so red. "I'm not gay," he growled. "And even if I was, I certainly wouldn't date them."

Harry rolled his eyes. "Whatever." He and Ron began walking away. They both had a free class, but Hermione wanted to tutor Ron. Much to Ron's dismay.

When Harry was walking back to the Gryffindor common room, he was pushed against the wall. His arms had been pinned to his side, and he was face to face with Malfoy. "What do you want? Come to make fun of me for Tom being locked up in Azkaban?"

A look of pain crossed Draco's face, but he brushed it off quickly. "No, I came to talk to you."

"While pinning me to the wall?" Harry raised his eyebrow. "If I didn't know any better, I'd think you fancy me."

Draco turned pink. "No, I do not, Potter," he tightened his grip on Harry's wrists. "I just... I just need to tell you something. But you have to make the unbreakable vow that you won't tell anyone." Harry thought about it before nodding.

In a matter of moments, Harry and Draco were standing a foot apart from each other. Harry was waiting to hear what the blond had to say.

"Okay, Potter," Draco finally began, "I may get killed for saying this, but at the end of the year, I'm supposed to kill Dumbledore. I'm under specific orders from the Dark Lord, but I don't want to. And I was wondering, if maybe... You'd try to help me not do it. I know Snape is under orders to do it if I can't. But, and this may come as a surprise to you, I don't want the dark side to win."

Harry took a second to process what he was hearing. "I'm not sure how I'd do it," Harry started slowly, "but I'll do my best."

"Damn heroic Potter," Draco mumbled, then louder continued, "Thank you."