The Potter Problem (Drarry)

Chapter 11

Harry was exiting the room of requirement with Ron and Hermione, discussing their "lesson plan" for the next few weeks of the DA. Hermione was adamant they learn stunning charms first, but Harry was leaning more towards destructive charms. Ron, on the other hand, was thinking about what the great hall would be serving for dinner that night. The trio turned a corner, walking down the corridor. At the opposite end, three students entered the corridor as well, walking towards them. Harry immediately recognized his boyfriends white blond hair, fighting the huge smile that was threatening to make its way across his face. Draco was trying to do the same, but failed miserably. A huge smile made it's way across his face, before he recieved a sharp elbow to the ribs and a questioning gaze from Pansy. His smile quickly left, and Harry could see the hurt in his eyes as they passed each other.

"Hey, Hermione.. I'm not feeling so good. I think I'm going to go lay down." Harry said, still thinking about the hurt on Draco's face.

"Harry, are you alright? Do you need to go to Madame Pomfrey?" Hermione asked, worried.

"No, no. I'll be okay. You two go to dinner, I'll see you later." He said, hoping Hermione believed his fake sickness. She just nodded, looking a bit suspicious, but still ushered Harry off to go lay down. He gave a weak smile, turning around to follow in the direction Draco and his friends had gone. He passed the room of requirement again, spotting the three Slytherins turning another corner. He quickly jogged to catch up with them, hiding behind a suit of armor so he wouldn't be seen. Peeking out to watch, he snickered as he heard Draco make an excuse to go back to the room, something about needing to work on his charms homework. He watched the three converse for a minute longer, before hiding himself again as the blond started walking towards him. He smiled a wicked smile as he sent a spell at the blond, freezing him in mid stride.

Draco was frozen to the spot. He could hear the footsteps of whoever had cursed him coming closer, and he was terrified. He felt a hand gently squeeze his shoulder, and he snapped his eyes shut as the person leaned in closer to him, whispering in his ear.

"Scared, Malfoy?" The silky voice asked, before releasing the curse. He spun around, livid, to stare at a laughing Harry Potter.

"That wasn't funny!" He glared, sneering at the boy. "You scared me!" The blond's sneer turned to a pout as he crossed his arms, refusing to look at the Gryffindor. Harry stopped laughing, concern taking over at upsetting Draco.

"Oh, C'mon Draco. I was only joking around. I'm sorry." He said, stepping closer, trying to get the blond to look at him. "Babe?" He tried, but immediately grimaced at the sound of the nickname. Draco gave an unpleased face aswell.

"What was that?" He asked, giving the gryffinor a questioning look.

"I don't know, honestly. I thought I would try a nickname, but it just sounded...wrong." He said, shrugging.

"Let's just stick with Draco and Harry, alright?" Draco asked, his anger turning into amusement at the younger boy's reddening cheeks.

"Right." Harry said, looking at his toes in embarrasment. Long, slender arms wrapped around him, pulling him into a gentle hug. He wrapped his own arms around Draco's taller figure, breathing in his scent. He loved it, it smelled of mint and laundry detergent, an odd combination, but it worked for Draco. Harry snuggled further into the blond's arms, as Draco leaned down to whisper into his ear.

"Harry, we could be seen. Let's head back to the room." Draco pulled away, smiling. Harry leaned up to press a chaste kiss to Draco's lips, before grabbing his hand and pulling him towards the stairs.

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Ginny got up from the Gryffindor table, going to find Harry after Hermione had said he wasn't feeling well. Even though she knew she and Harry had had some difficulties, she was willing to put them behind so they could move forward in their relationship. She wanted to be with Harry, even if he had made it clear he only wanted to be friends. She knew she could change his mind, she just knew it.

Heading towards where she thought Harry's new room was, (he shared it with that obnoxious Slytherin, Malfoy) She heard voices around the corner. She recognized Harry's voice immediately, but couldn't tell who the other voice belonged to. Peeking her head around the corner, she saw Harry with his arms wrapped around that damned Slytherin! She saw the two pull away, and watched in horror as Harry reached up to kiss Draco, before pulling him away. Harry was with Malfoy? She leaned against the wall, slowly sliding down to the floor. This was too much to take in for one night. She supposed she was okay with Harry being gay, she had heard rumors but hadn't believed them to be true. She knew that was something he couldn't change. But being with Malfoy.... that was another story. He could do so much better! She didn't want to out them, that would be cruel. But maybe there was a way, just maybe, that she could break them up. With that thought in her mind, she headed to the library.

Pansy watched as the pair hugged, a small smile gracing her lips. Draco had told her about him and Harry earlier that very day, and she was happy for them. She felt a bit bad about elbowing Draco earlier, but he wouldn't be able to keep his secret for long if he kept smiling like a damn Gryffindork. She had decided to stay behind to make sure no one found the two, but she had been too late to stop the obnoxious weaslette from seeing. She headed towards the library, making her way around so she was in the ginger's path. Soon enough, the little girl rounded the corner, stopping short when she saw Pansy.

"What do you want?" She hissed, eying the Slytherin with disgust.

"Listen, Weasley. I know you just found out about Harry and Draco, and I'm not going to let you ruin it for them." She stated, getting straight to the point. "Draco has waited too long for this."

The younger girl smirked, not at all threatened by the obviously stronger Slytherin. "You can't do anything." She said, sure of herself. "If you do, I will tell the whole school." Pansy's stomach burned with anger, She wouldn't let this little snot ruin her best friends life.

"Oh yea?"She asked, pulling her wand.

"Obliviate."