The Bonds That Unite Us

° Chapter Fifteen°

The Gentle Kisses of A Slytherin.
"How could I ever hate you? You've become my world."

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Neville and Harry were sitting under the large oak tree by the Black Lake. Neville had his arms around Harry and the two were chatting quietly. Harry had charmed a warm bubble around them so they were warm. It was mid-November and they had two more weeks until December.

"How was the date?" Harry asked as he fiddled with the oversized jumper he had on. Neville's face turned red and the shorter Gryffindor chuckled. "I'm guessing it went well just because of that."

"HEY! Leave me alone, I'm too innocent for this." The taller male stated with a soft sigh. Harry just laughed and grabbed one of his hands, intertwining their fingers together. "Are you still coming to Grimmauld Place for the holidays?"

"Hell yeah. Theo is going to try going to his parents for a couple of days but then he says he'll owl me if he can't handle it." Neville sighed softly. "That's fine with me. I just... I'm scared to ask Draco if he would like to come over for a few days. Maybe I'll ask him a couple of days to give me some time to think."

"Oh, Harry... I think he will love to spend a couple of days with you. Okay?" Neville stated, trying to comfort the shorter male. Harry just sighed softly and looked out over the frozen Black Lake. Would he like to though? Maybe he would rather stay at the manor... Damit, save me.

Neville poked Harry's side. The shorter Gryffindor yelped grabbed a handful of snow and sent it towards Neville. The taller Gryffindor sat there in shock, then he stood up. Harry took off running. "SNOWBALL FIGHT!"

The two spent most of the morning playing in the snow, relishing in each other's embrace. Harry felt at peace, but then Draco's emotions started running through him. He felt sadness, worry, and slight anger.

"We should get back, Draco's probably worried."

"Yeah. Let's go, it's bloody cold out here." Neville said as they walked inside the castle, hand in hand.

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Draco hadn't seen Harry or Neville all day. He was starting to get worried when Lunchtime had come and gone yet the two hadn't been seen by anyone. Draco felt happiness and nervousness from Harry's side of the bond. He had seen Hermione and Pansy, he walked towards them.

"Hermione! Pansy!" He said loudly. Everyone turned to stare at Draco Malfoy, a Pureblood, talking to a Gryffindor and a Muggleborn. Hermione looked at everyone and rolled her eyes, and smiled. "Yes, Drake?" 

Draco walked closer to them. Everyone went off, mumbling to themselves about the interaction. "Have you two seen Harry or Neville? I haven't seen them and it's freezing outside." He asked worriedly. He looked outside to see the snow-covered ground, the trees rustlings with the wind.

"I haven't seen them since this morning at breakfast. They're probably in the RoR or in the library, which we will check. Don't worry." Hermione smiled brightly. The two continued on their way down to the library. Draco rubbed his eyes and felt a rush of excitement, letting a smile slip onto his face.

"I am so in love." He grumbled to himself. He gripped his bag strap as he made his way down to the common room. He entered and saw Theo.

"Theo?" Said male had a small smile on his face. Draco rolled his eyes and snapped his fingers in front of the Slytherin's face. The tan-skinned boy blinked and sent a glare towards the paler male. "What?" He snapped.

"I was going to ask if you've seen Neville or Harry." Draco let out an exasperated gasp. Theo shook his head slightly. "They've been doing everything with Ron and Hermione. But today Ron's with Blaise at Hogsmead."

"And Hermione's with Pansy in the library. Harry keeps avoiding me. I hate it." Draco complained. sitting down on the couch. Theo rolled his eyes and scratched his Dark Mark. The paler Slytherin had also taken up this action as well, he grabbed Theo's hand by instinct. "Stop it." He whispered.

Theo let a small smile on his face. "Thank you." Suddenly the two Gryffindor's stumbled into the common room. "Oh h-hey, guys! We-We'll be in D-Draco and I's room!" Harry giggled and dragged Neville towards the room. 

Theo and Draco looked at each other. "What in the fuck?" Theo laughed loudly as Draco looked at him weirdly. "They were outside." He huffed. Theo laughed louder, giving Draco Bellatrix vibes.

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Harry was sitting in the common room. Everyone was in classes but him, having a major headache pound against his skull. He was wearing a pair of dark purple booty shorts with a black and pink crop top. Neville and Hermione had started getting him more and more out of the closet when Draco was in classes. But when the Slytherin was there Harry would dress in regular clothes.

He let a sigh pass his chapped lips as he stood up. He walked towards his and Draco's room to grab some books. He didn't hear someone walk into the common room. Harry had just collected all of his books when he turned around and saw the very person he couldn't have seen.

Draco opened the door and froze. He let out a small gasp. Harry froze, turning around slowly Harry whimpered, he dropped his books and tears filled his eyes. "Harry?"

"I-" The Gryffindor was frozen. He couldn't speak or move, he didn't know what Draco was going to do to him. "You... Are you wearing Hermione's clothes?" Draco swallowed hard as his stomach filled with butterflies.

Harry shook his head. "Nev and I went shopping in Hogsmead. I got some clothes because I kept taking Hermione's. I-I didn't want you to know. P-Please don't... hurt me!"

"Harry... I could never hurt you. I'm upset that you didn't tell me! I could've gotten you things. We could have done some shopping together. Did you hide from me at Hogsmead because of this?" Draco asked with hurt laced in his voice. Harry just nodded slightly with a look of realization coming upon his face.

He jumped towards Draco, wrapping his arms around the other's neck. Draco was caught off guard as he stumbled slightly before regaining his footing. The two hugged tightly. "I thought you would've hated me if I would have told you."

Draco shook his head slightly, "I could never hate you. You've become my everything. I-I would like to take you out on a date Harry." He sent a flood of care and love to his bonded. Harry let tears roll down his cheeks for the first time since he broke down in the forest.

"I would like that." Harry thought back, pulling back from the other male. He looked at Draco's eyes and bit his lip. "Kiss me."

Draco blinked slowly, trying to comprehend what the Gryffindor said. "What?" Harry rolled his eyes and pulled Draco's face closer. "Kiss me, Mr. Malfoy," Draco smirked and leaned into the other male. Harry connected their lips.

The two males felt bursts of butterflies in their stomachs. Harry wrapped his arms around Draco's neck. He closed his eyes and felt pleasure and enjoyment fill him. He knew it was an entanglement of his and Draco's emotions.

Harry let out a soft hum, Draco pulling the Gryffindor closer. The two pulled away once the air was needed. Draco stared at Harry in amazement. "We just-?"

The shorter male nodded slightly. "I just got kissed by the Slytherin Ice Prince." He said as he wrapped his arms around the Slytherin. "Says you, I just got kissed by the Gryffindor Golden Boy." Harry rolled his eyes and pushed Draco away. "Prick."

"Yeah, right. This prick was just asked to kiss you." Draco smirked. The Gryffindor let go of the Slytherin and grabbed his pillow. He threw it at him and started talking in parseltongue. "I could just let you chase me to show you that I'm better at that, but you don't understand me," Harry smirked when Draco froze, letting the pillow hit his face.

"What?"

"Nothing!" Harry said innocently, running off towards the entrance. "HARRY!" Draco let out a loud laugh. "COME GET ME DRAY!"

"Bloody hell, what has my life come to?" Draco smiled to himself, loving the feeling he had in his heart.