Cloudy Vision

Found Out

We got ready to go down to the Great hall and when we went down the steps, I started hearing something...

"Hey guys wait. Do you hear that?" I ask Ron, Hermione and Dean.

"No. All I hear is the stairs. Are you sure you're okay Harry? What did you hear?"

"It was a ringing noise. I'm okay, let's just go." Ron looked like he wanted to snuggle Harry in a million blankets and give him hot tea while checking his ears, but he knew he couldn't do that. 

When they got to the Great Hall, he was filled with a newfound dread. What was going on with him? Whats up with his ears? Could it be from what she did over the summer...? No, better not think about that. The boys plus Hermione sit down at the Gryffindor table. Harry gets some oatmeal and some apple slices, along with orange juice. 

Harry enjoys the breakfasts at Hogwarts. He likes the aroma of many foods in the air. He loves the small amount of chatter and the familiarity of his friends by his side. He wonders what would have happened to him if he stayed at the Dursleys, and he was not a wizard. He wouldn't have this, but it's best not to think about that. He is here at Hogwarts, Hagrid got him that day and he is so thankful for it.

"Just ignore him, mate." What? Ignore who?

"Huh?" Harry says eloquently. Before Ron had a chance to respond Harry felt a hand on his shoulder. Harry jumped without meaning to; it was reflex. He looked up and saw pretty silver eyes and a pointy face.

Draco Malfoy.

His long time crush. Of course, he'd never admit it, but one reason why he stalked him on the marauders map was to see what his schedule was like and where he could tweak his just right so he could see him. It was silly, and stalkerish, yes, but he saw him more. Harry can't help but feel a pull towards the git.

"Hey Potter, decided to ignore me, eh?" Malfoy said but it was without his usual attitude.

"No.. Did you say something?" 

"Yeah...? I said 'hey Potter'. Are you playing with me or do you need to go to Madame Pomfrey?"

"WHY is everybody asking me if I'm alright?" Harry got up kind of angry and done with this. "I am FINE that you very much now if you'll excuse me, I have to go." Harry stormed off with a confused and lovestruck Draco and a shocked Ron behind in the Great Hall.