always the one (drarry oneshots)

Home for the Holidays

This is an AU where Lily and James are still alive and raised Harry, I hope you like it!

The air outside the castle was cold with a harsh wind that beat on the stone and brick of the structure. Snow fell frequently and quickly, pilling up almost as fast as Hagrid couldd shovel it. Students frequently stayed in their common rooms to keep warm by the fire or sit in a classroom. Not to say the warming charms in the castle didn't help to keep the chill from the air, but most chose to wear jumpers under their robes to keep an extra bit of warmth with them. The most miserable of all the houses were the Slytherin's. As the dungeons were much colder than the rest of the castle and harder to keep warm. Many students sleeping in the common room by the fire or huddled together under heaps on blankets. There was one Slytherin in particular who didn't have this worry, and that was Draco Malfoy, as most night were spent in Gryffindor tower with Harry Potter, cuddled under blankets by the fire with warm tea. It was these nights that both boys treasured more than anything. It was rare they had alone time, where they could truly relax.

The fire was crackling gently as Harry lay on a couch, Draco on top of him, a thick blanket pulled over the both of them. They were both peacefully asleep as it was the early hours of the morning and once again Draco had fallen asleep after drinking his tea, meaning Harry didn't have the heart to wake him. So there they stayed, through the night, sleeping peacefully and not a care in the world other than the warmth from the other person. Hermione was the first person awake the next morning and walked down to the stairs to wake the sleeping boys before everyone else came down. She stopped for a moment to admire how happy they looked and then carefully woke Harry first, who then woke Draco.

As Harry woke up he realized that today was the day he got his usual letter from home, which always brightened and made his day the best it could be. The letter also usually contained sweets or another type of gift which was always a bonus. Harry kissed Draco goodbye as the blonde departed for his own dorm to get changed and wash up for the day. Harry then followed suit by having a shower then getting into his uniform. He waited for Ron before heading to breakfast, the walk wasn't long but he didn't like taking it by himself. So as Ron walked tired and sleep still in his eyes next to Harry, they made their way to the hall. 

When they arrived in the hall it was almost full, but Hermiome had saved then spots on either side of her. Gratefully, Harry and Ron sat down and began to eat breakfast, tuning out the noise of the hall. Their meal was halfway finished when hundreds if owls came swooping into the hall, bringing water and snow droplets with them as they flew to their destinations. Harry was excited when his mother's large barn owl stopped in front of him, carrying a parcel in its beak. It looked expectant as Harry patted its head and took the package. The owl hooted and flew away once its job was done. The package was neatly wrapped as usual with brown paper and on it read Harry's name, tied with twine. Harry quickly unwrapped the package and found the note which he read first.

Dear Harry,
We know its only a week till christmas holiday but we wanted to send you a small package still, like we always do. There are some sweets for you to share with Ron and Hermione as well as anyone else you choose to share with. We will be waiting for you with Molly and Arthur at the station when the train arrives.

Love, mom and dad
P.s. tell Draco he is invited over for break if he would like

Harry smiled and opened the box that had been wrapped up only minutes before. Inside were the sweets that were promised and something else wrapped up. A small note rested in the paper and twine on top. Deciding to open the box later he shoved it into his school bag. Hermione gave him an odd look but quickly ushered him and Ron to their first class. The corridors were crowded as usual and bustling with voices, finally the trio made it to charms and took their seats. Class passed by slowly, Harry glancing at Draco occasionally, wondering what the blonde was thinking at that moment. He found himself staring as class came came to end, Hermione giving a small smile as she brought him out of the trance.