Unlikely [Drarry]
Tw: -talks about family issues
-a breakdown
Edited and revised on 2/1/21
//Draco's POV//
Blaise, Pansy, and I were walking in the halls talking about Ron who happened to be Blaise's crush. Pansy was nonstop making him embarrassed. We were on our way to our dark arts class that we had with the Gryffindors. I wasn't too upset about this because I knew that Pansy liked Granger no matter how much she denied it. I would never admit it but i actually had a crush on Harry though I know he wouldn't like me back seeing as how we were on a last name basis still.
We walked into class and sat down. "Alright everyone take a seat... Now speaking of which there will be a new seating arrangement for the upcoming assignment." Professor Snape started. 'I wonder who we'll get paired with?' (Because it's so 'not' obvious smh) He begins to explain the project but I end up zoning out. 'I hope Pansy gets partnered with Hermione. It would be hilarious to see her get nervous.'
Time skip(Bell rings)
"Okay students, your partners are posted on the board. Be sure to get it turned in on time. You should know I don't take late work." I packed my things and walked up to the board pushing through the slight crowd. I put my finger to the paper making my way down it. I chuckled to myself a bit seeing Blaise and Pansy both got their crushes' before they did. When I reached my name I slid my finger across the paper in an impatient manner to find I had...Potter!?
My face began to heat with a small hint of fright and embarrassment. I walked out and headed back to the Slytherin house dorms. Since I had a room to myself, I just wanted to do my homework and relax. I was almost there but I heard quickened footsteps behind me. I stopped and turned around to see Potter pacing towards me.
//Harry's POV//
I saw Malfoy leaving the classroom so I decided to catch up to him to find out whose dorm we would be working in. After a little he had finally noticed me and stopped."What do you want Potter?" He said in an annoyed tone. "I assume you saw we are partners, so I just wanted to find out where we would me working on it." Draco paused for a minute before saying,"Uh... mine I guess. Be there at 6, I won't wait all day Potter." "Whatever Dra- Malfoy see you then." I turned and headed to the library to find some books on the assignment. 'Did I actually almost say Draco?'
I shrug it off as I enter the library. I go to the section where the spell we would need should be. After an hour and a half I had found a few good books and left. I had some time 'till I had to meet up with Draco and since Ron and 'Mione were with their partners I had decided to change into something more comfortable instead of my school robes that I was still in.
I grabbed a snack and waited for the time to pass. While I was waiting I got a bit tired and decided to take a nap. To my dismay I had woken up at 6:23. Harry quickly got up, rushed to get his things, and left for Draco's dorm. I slowed my pace as he approached Malfoy's room. The closer I got the more worried I became. It was surprising to say the least to hear sobbing from behind the door.
//Draco's POV//
10 minutes ago my father's owl had come up to my window. I opened it barely as to not let in the cold air from outside. I took the paper and sent his owl back. I opened the letter as I sat down. I began to read each word carefully as tears pricked my eyes. My blood felt like it was boiling in rage but it soon melted into despair. 'He really doesn't want me back for the holidays' I thought to myself.
Before I realized it, I was bawling my eyes out, curled up on the floor. I hear a knock on the door and and tensed up. Then it hit me, 'The project... Harry' I started to weep more at the thought, my father's words still ringing in my ears. He knocked again this time cracking open the door a bit. "Draco?" He questioned in a soft voice. I cried harder as thoughts rushed to my head. 'What is he gonna think of me? He's gonna tell everyone.' He came in surprised to the sight. After a second of shock he wrapped his arms around me. I jumped a little at the sudden contact but soon clung to it, tears still falling to the ground. "Shh shh it's okay Dray."
'Did he just call me Dray?' I started to blush immensely as my eyes were still watery. He pulled away a bit and dried my cheek with the back of his hand. I gave him a small smile though it was a sad one as a thank you. We stood up and sat down on my bed as I began to fidget with my hands . "Are you alright,... what happened?" Harry asked me. I grabbed the letter and handed it to him. 'There's no point in trying to hide it and I do owe him an explanation.'
The more he read, the more an expression of concern formed on his face. "Oh Draco, I'm so sorry about your father." I didn't know what to say. 'I don't want Potter to pity me.' "Save the sympathy Harry." I said almost bitterly. "It's not sympathy.. it's empathy." He said as he pulled me into a hug. " Oh.. I'm sorry I didn't know." "It's fine Dray." We somehow ended up cuddling and fell asleep. Leaving the project unstarted and the letter with the books scattered on the desk. To be honest though I didn't care because the one person I 'knew' would hate me comforted me.
!!1027 words as of the edits I just made!!
Bye bye luvs♡
Ryan~