An apple a day

Chapter 2

-Harry's Pov-

I wake up and for some reason, my mind immediately goes to Draco. He looked so hurt as if maybe he was falling apart but that couldn't be the case, his life is perfect. He has rich parents, a few friends I think, and I'm pretty sure he is a straight-A student. I decide to go down to breakfast where I see Ron shoving his face of bacon and fresh beans while Hermoine is laughing at him. "Hey guys, looks like Draco decided to skip again," I say and they nod "I'm sure he is fine, he is smart," Hermione says and I just nod. Ron starts telling us about his dream where he was flying around on his broom and joined a flock of pigeons. The bell finally rings and we all head our separate directions.

I look around and notice that Draco isn't in class which has me confused, but I ignore it. Until I hear crying and screaming coming out from the hallway. Which has me and everyone else confused so we all rush out there? We see Pansy come running with blood on her hands "Miss why do you have blood on your hands??" a teacher asks " i-i was just going to see if D-Draco was okay and I found him with i-i- think is a self-harm cut. Please you have to help him." she says crying and she and the teachers rush to the Slytherin cabin. The headteacher takes us all into the dining hall to address the situation "Listen as you all probably know by now, Draco Malfoy was found in the Slytherin den with several serious cuts, but I am happy to say he will make a full recovery. He will continue his stay here and it will be necessary for you all to treat him with kindness and care. Classes are cancelled for the rest of the day so take this time to enjoy the things you have" she says and walks off quite fast.

"Holy shit," Ron says "i know... he always seemed so happy i mean cranky but happy" Hermoine states "Well she said we should be kind, let's bring him some chocolate!" I suggest and they nod. We are walking over to the nursing wing and before we enter his room we hear talking "It was an accident, I don't belong here just let me go" Draco says "listen whether you meant to do it or not, you did harm yourself which means we will have to keep an eye on you" she says, then proceeds to walk out. "Oh, you three! How sweet of you guys, you can go in but he is in a bit of a mood," she says, we nod and enter the room. "Oh my god," Hermoine says quietly as we all look towards his bloody, bandaged arms "what the hell are you three doing here" he spits "we brought you chocolate, how are you feeling?" I asked worriedly "I'm fine and I don't need your pity, just leave," he says as he turns away from us. We walk out and I hear him start crying. It's weird, all the time I've known him he has always been a dick so why do I feel the urge to go back in there and hug him while he cries?

We are just hanging in the common room and I can't stop thinking about his eyes. They carry so much sadness, so how come he won't let anyone help him? "Well, I'm going to study for the potion making quiz tomorrow, would any of you like to join me?" Hermoine asks and Ron nods. "Oh no thanks, I think I'm going to make it an early night," I tell them, they head in the direction of the library. After 20 minutes of just trying to fall asleep, the thought of Draco won't leave my mind so I decide to sneak out to see him. I make it into the nursing wing and I slowly open his door which I guess makes him wake up "w-who's there?" he stutters "it's Harry... Potter.." I say and he sighs "What are you doing here, isn't it like 2 AM?" he asks "uh, yeah but I couldn't stop thinking about you. I wanted to make sure you were alright" I say, he nods so I sit down in the chair next to his bed. "Thinking about me late at night potter? Don't get any ideas" he says with a smirk which causes me to laugh "Shut up you idiot! You're going to make a nurse come" he says putting his hand over my mouth and I just nod. We stare at each other for a few seconds, but there's no hate tension. It's nice. After a few moments, the silence is broken."Shit I hear footsteps, get in the closet or something" he says, I quietly walk over and stand inside the closet. "D-dad?" he says and I can tell he is confused and scared, I don't know why he would be scared though. "Are you dumb!? Why would you do something like this?" he says in an angry tone "i-im sorry. I won't mess up again, I swear", he says while his father scoffs. "Well you start classes back up tomorrow, your grades are dropping and I'm pretty sure you gained a few pounds, so you will have to work harder," he says, I see Draco just nod and his dad leaves the room.

I walk out of the closet to see Draco just staring at his hands "Are you okay? I'm sure he is just overreacting, you look far too skinny" I tell him, he doesn't move. I go to put my hand on his shoulder to comfort him but he flinches. I decide it's probably best to just leave "well I'm going to go before someone notices I'm gone. Would it be okay if I come to see you tomorrow?", I ask in the hopes he will say yes, but once again he doesn't move so I just leave "Fine potter, you can come back tomorrow. But dont bring your friends, and make sure no one sees you come in," he says in a shaky voice "Okay, I'll see you tomorrow," I say smiling and I start to walk back to my room. When I get there everyone is still asleep so it would appear as if I am fine. I lay down and think about the things Draco's father said and suddenly I realise he isn't happy nor has a perfect life. He is falling apart, and I want to help him as long as he lets me.