The Mudblood and The Slytherin Prince

Chapter 17: Harry and Malfoy

You and Harry haven't talked since the day in the Astronomy Tower. Tonight he's supposed to go to the Prefects bath to figure out what to do with the egg. You don't know what it has to do with that, but you'll figure it out when you get there.

You sneak out of your common room and head to the Prefects bath. No one goes there anymore because of Moaning Myrtle, so you won't get caught. Hopefully.

Harry isn't in there, but you decide to hang out until he shows up. You know he will because Cedric told you. You told him about what happened after the ball and he thinks that this will be a good time to try and talk to Harry.

There's no sign of Moaning Myrtle, which is good. You don't want her around at the moment anyway. She tends to be rude and interrupt everything.

The door opens and you see Harry walk in. He just stares at you as you're looking around the bathroom.

'It's been a while since we've been here, hasn't it.' You look over to Harry and smile.

'Yeah, it has.' You say.

He puts down the egg and starts the bath. 'I'm guessing Cedric told you I was going to be here?'

You nod.

The both of you stay silent until the bath is done. Harry starts to take off his robes and your face turns bright red. You turn around hoping that he didn't see.

He laughs. 'Don't worry. I have swim trunks on. I knew you were going to be here and also, I don't need Myrtle taking a peak.'

You laugh as well. He sits down in the water and you sit on the cold ground beside him.

'I don't know how this is supposed to give me the clue.' He says sighing.

You look at the egg and remember seeing it in a book.

'Try putting it in the water.' You say.

Harry looks at you funny but does as you say. He opens the egg under water and it doesn't scream. Harry gives you a smile and goes under water. When he finally emerges he starts coughing.

'Well, I know my clue now. Something about an hour long and looking for something.'

You decide to take your shoes and socks off and put your feet in the water. You splash some water at Harry and he just looks at you. He splashes water back at you and you laugh.

'Now I'm all wet!' You say laughing.

The both of you continue to splash water at each other until you're soaking wet.

'Turn around.' You tell Harry. He does as you say and you walk to the stalls, taking off your robes, leaving nothing but your bra and underwear on. You peak out the stall and see he's still looking away. 'Close your eyes.' You say.

You're hoping he listened because you can't see if he did or not. You sit down in the water beside him and he opens his eyes. His face turns bright red when he looks at you. He quickly looks away and your face turns red as well.

'Well, better than staying in my wet robes.' You say.

He looks back at you and looks you up and down. You notice and splash water at him again.

'I'm sorry about the other night.' He says.

'No worries. You had every right. I would've been upset too.'

He puts his hand on your cheek and you look at him. You swim over and sit on top of his lap and put your hands around his neck.

'I do really like you, you know?' You say quietly while looking down at his chest.

He grabs your face again and you rest your forehead on his.

'I know.' He says before kissing you.

He pulls you tighter into him as you two kiss. It isn't like with Malfoy. Harry is gentle and sweet, while Malfoy is rough and dominant. This feels like love instead of lust. You're fourteen. You don't need lust, only love. You're young, but there's nothing wrong with young love.

You stop kissing Harry and he looks at you funny. 'Is that your wand or are you just happy to see me?' You say smiling.

Harry doesn't know what to say, but instead he just lets out a nervous laugh. He rubs his hand on your cheek and you lay your head on his hand.

'Ready to leave?' He asks and you nod your head.

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You're in the library with Harry and Hermonie, trying to find some clue to help him with the next tournament.

'Maybe something of his will be taken and he has to get it back?' You ask to no one in particular.

'Could be possible.' Hermonie says as she grabs another book off the shelf.

Harry is laying his head on a book. He was looking up ways to breathe under water, but couldn't find any.

'You could ask Neville. I'm sure he knows something.' You say to him, but he doesn't even move his head. 'Well, I'm calling it a night. I'll see you guys later.'

'Bye.' They both say in unison.

You walk quietly towards your common room and bump into someone as you turn a corner.

'We've got to stop meeting like this.' Malfoy says.

You ignore him and continue walking to your common room. He grabs your shoulder and turns you around.

'Why are you ignoring me?!' He yells, but you don't answer. Instead you shrug your shoulder out of his grip and continue walking. He follows you.

'I didn't do anything! Pansy did! Why are you doing this to me?'

You whip around and point your finger at him.

'No, no, you did. You've done everything since I've been here. You've been cold and rude to me. You've called me names. Then all of a sudden, you have an interest in me. It doesn't work like that! You can't treat someone like shit for two years and not expect the same in return.'

He doesn't say anything, and you continue.

'You had some chances, Draco, but you lost them. You really lost them after doing nothing to stop Pansy. You lost them after being a bully to me all this time. If you liked me, you would've said something.'

'I did! But you let Potter read the note.'

'Yeah, like that makes a difference. You're scared, you're weak and you're too afraid to ruin your 'reputation' by liking a muggle-born.'

You say the password to your common room and turn back around to him.

'You're too late.' You say as tears fall down your face.