𝐄𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐭

Draco felt a pair of hands circle him. Stunned, Draco instinctively struggled and the force increased, squashing him. Unable to move anymore, Draco gave up on getting free and focused on getting air .

' Ahhh! What does he eat !?! My ribcage is going to shatter !!! This Gorilla !!!'

Draco was in a desperate state. Air was so sparse that no words were spoken.

After a long time and probably breaking a dozen Guinness World records, Harry let a wheezing Draco go.

Sitting back , Harry said," I need to visit Dumbledore. Will you stay here and wait?"

Scrunching his brow , Draco's mood went down. He really didn't want to wait here. And he didn't trust Dumbledore. Who knows what the scheming old fool will do ?

Making up his mind, He said ," Do you trust him ?"

" well, Yes" The confused but assertive reply came from Harry.

" I don't trust him that much. But If you trust him then do what you need "

With a slight chuckle, Harry answered," Ah! So this is the reason for the sneaky behaviour . You don't need to worry . It isn't that Dumbledore is evil. It's just that he is naive. No matter how old and revered he looks, he is still very foolish"

Draco's face showed clear doubt but he nodded. Even if he did not agree, he still believed Harry's judgement. But he still did not want to stay here alone .

" Can I accompany you ? If it isn't a bother, that is " Draco questioned with a hopeful tone.

" Sure" Came a chuckled answer.

Gathering the egg into his ring, Draco tidied himself . Curious at the disappearance of the egg, Harry asked, " Where did the egg go ?"

" Oh ! That . I transported it into my portable storage ring. Look " Draco said, showing Harry his ring. He took the egg out and put it in again , relishing in seeing the surprised look on Harry's face.

As Harry's eyes widened at the appearance and disappearance of the egg out of thin air , his heart secretly envied the treasure. But the envy wasn't visible on his face but instead the look of wonder prevailed there. Harry was acutely aware of the haughty upturn of Draco's nose as he over exaggerated the expression to get even more of that sweet look.

' So cute. If he really is this amusing all the time then letting him out of my sight will be impossible '

Entering the Headmaster's office , Harry saw the elder sitting behind his desk. Hearing his entrance , Headmaster Dumbledore looked up to see his dear pupil .

With a delight , he called ," Oh! Harry ! What brings you----" But was stunned into silence when a saw who was hiding behind Harry.

" Draco ! My child , What brings you here today ? I must say that I wasn't expecting this visit but am very glad that you came"

Dumbledore's words, Harry noticed, held a hint of relief. The only conclusion he believed possible was that Dumbledore knew about Draco's emotional state but didn't know what to do , so he chose to wait for either Draco or fate.

Draco was still unsure and kept behind Harry. After all, if a supposed attack came then Mr. Hero Potter can probably fight it but on the other hand , someone like him who is an esteemed potion student, charms and array expert and a healer apprentice, cannot .

With a sigh, Harry turned around , put his arm around the reluctant boy's shoulder and pulled him right beside him.

In the full sight of The Headmaster, Draco was as stiff as a rock. While awkwardly looking anywhere other than at the elder's face.

Harry who was observing from the sidelines, pulled Draco closer, saying," I actually got Slughorn's memories " While like a stumbling doll, Draco fell right into his chest.

Rubbing his aching nose, Draco hissed," Can you not touch me ? Is touching just anyone common to you? "

Looking down , Harry smirked," Well , I am not just anyone, am I ? After all we took a-"

Before he could say anymore , a pearly hand clamped on his mouth.

" Shut it or , I swear, I am going to hex you into -"

The hand on Harry's mouth was already pulled back as he provoked further," or what ? You are going to hex me into what ?"

Harry's eyes gleamed darkly, daring Draco to continue. He really wanted to see how amusingly cute Draco can be when he was furious.

Looking into his eyes, Draco tsked with a sneer and cold fury in his eyes. He refused to answer and let Harry get what he wants.
Hmphhh! Thinking he can outsmart Draco! Dream on, git !

' Ohhh? It seems kitty can be scared but cannot be provoked . What a character he has ! ' Noted Harry .

" Ahm ...ahm" came an inquiring sound from the Headmaster's throat.

With his eyes spectacularly pointing towards the other side of the room , Headmaster indicated Harry . It was so obvious that Harry gave Draco a silent look before following , as if saying ,' See ? Naive and foolish '

Draco returned the look with lifted eyebrows and worried eyes as if saying,' yeah. Clear. Very clear. He really is naive. How did he survive till now ? We need to look out for him. The headlines ‘ The greatest wizard dying after tripping on his beard ’ will be too much trauma on the wizarding London. '

With humorous eyes, Harry followed behind Headmaster. Behind the bookshelf, Harry's hand was tightly gripped by an overwhelmed elder, saying," Harry ! My boy , How can you talk about the memory pensive In front of Mr. Malfoy ?"

" Sir , I trust him "

" Child, Are you sure ? That too so suddenly ?"

" I am sure , sir . I trust him with my life "

Staring into Harry's eyes , Dumbledore finally backed down. Walking out , He gestured for the young men to seat themselves.

Now seated, Dumbledore asked without reservation, " Harry , show me the pensive"

Taking out the pensive and handing it to Headmaster , Harry sat back to meet the questioning gaze of a silver beauty.

Understanding his doubts, he transmitted his isolated voice to Draco's ear , saying," It's Slughorn's memory . Apparently, Voldemort was his prized student "

With surprised eyes, Draco examined the pensive in Headmaster's hand as he slowly poured the smoky memory in the palette of insights . The substance seamlessly dissolved and disappeared in the clear liquid.

Harry and Dumbledore, both , curiously immersed their faces in the palette as Draco patiently waited.

An uncertain amount of time passed and Draco was almost dozing off when a startled Headmaster straightened, immediately followed by Harry. Dumbledore stood up and stumbled to retreat some steps back . His face literal materialization of horror.

Draco sent a perplexed and frowning glance to Harry, wordlessly asking him about what he saw to scare a wizard as powerful as Dumbledore. But the look in Harry's eyes wasn't as terrified but more complex .

He answered with a single word ," Horcruxes " and Draco's eyes blew impossibly wide as he jerked his head towards their Headmaster. That explained the terror in the elder's face.

Horcrux , one of the most evil magics to exist , was known and used by The dark Lord. That explains why he did not die .

Harry did not understand what had both Draco and Dumbledore so frightened . Horcruxes , was it ? All he thought after seeing the memory was how to find all the pieces and work on destroying them . The fact that Voldemort had Horcruxes was nothing more than a clue , a piece of inside information . But obviously , it meant much more and deeper for the silver haired young and elderly before him.

" How many ?" He heard a whispered voice ask.

" Seven " answered Harry as he attentively watched the shift of expression on Draco's face that the reply made.

" I knew it was dark . But something this dark , this evil . I did not expect it. " Dumbledore said suddenly.

" What are they ?" Asked Harry.

Headmaster immediately got up to open a drawer pulling out a destroyed book and ring out .

" Could be anything . Mont common of object for example a diary or a ring "

" Tom Riddle's diary "

" Yes, when you saved Ginny Weasley in fourth year, you destroyed it ultimately destroying Voldemort"

" And the ring ?"

" Belonged to his mother . Difficult to find. But -" Dumbledore lifted his hand , showing the blackened and dried skin ." Even more difficult to destroy "

A gasp escaped Draco's lips . His eyes trained on The Headmaster's hand. The skin there was extremely wrinkled and sticking to the bone . Blackened by the effects of evil and dark magic . If it was someone else , they might not realise but Draco did. It was corrupting him and rotting his magic . Headmaster was dying and if they did not do anything soon , the day will come even faster.

" How will we find it, sir ? It could be anything " Harry asked.

Draco's eyes focusing on the ring . What did it have to harm the Headmaster as such ?

Headmaster readily replied ," Exactly , but magic especially dark magic -"

A pale hand lifted and a single finger grazed the ring. A sharp gasp was heard and Draco surged back. His eyes unfocused .

Images . Images of a faceless man , of green flames and a terrifying snake. That was what flashed before his eyes.

" leaves traces " Dumbledore finished. And Draco tumbled back. His head throbbing and aching .

A strong hand supported his waist as he rested his back on broad reliant shoulders.

" You should sit down . You just recovered from over exposure to magic and are extremely sensitive. " Harry commanded while leading Draco to sit in one of the chairs.

Dumbledore anxiously followed , questioning, " Draco , my child. Are you fine ? Such an extreme reaction is uncommon. Is your body in good health ?"

" I am fine , Headmaster. Just some mishap during positions " Draco lied and Harry did not object. It depends on Draco what he wants others to know about him.Harry did not need and wish to say otherwise.

" I am still not over the worry . I think you should visit Professor Pomfrey. I can request her to come if the pains too much" Saying this he stood to send a patronus but was stopped by Draco.

" It's fine , sir . It would be unsightly to bother Professor at such a late time" ,Draco reasoned.

" If you say so , young man ."

Turning to Harry , the Headmaster requested," I cannot do this alone. Again , I must ask you for this sacrifice, Harry "

" What is it ,sir ?"

" I must ask you to accompany me to find and destroy them."

" That's why you have been travelling for the past months , isn't it sir ?"

" Yes"

Draco felt dread creep up his brain. They were going to do something that could possibly kill them, possibly kill Harry and surely kill Dumbledore. If he really died then the fate of wizarding London is in ruins. The Dark Lord was already planning for Headmaster's death . Over that the situation of his hand was severe and he was already weak. Death can come faster than he can imagine . No ,this can't happen.

Interjecting between their conversation, Draco said," Wait , you can't really be thinking of going alone ."

Grabbing Harry's collar , Draco , with a hasty voice , uttered, " You can't. I won't allow this "

Harry's eyes widened and he smiled with a beautiful arc, trying to sooth his nerves ," We have to do it , Malfoy "

' Don't act so cute , Malfoy. Or I won't be able to keep myself from pouncing you '

With worry etched in his gaze , Draco replied, " You Don't understand . I- Don't . Just don't."

" Shhhh. Calm down. It's okay. I know. I know. It's going to be fine ", Harry's gaze held an unspoken understanding as if a flicker of Draco's tresses was enough for him to read his thoughts.

The green hue and arched lips ,as if casting a spell , had Draco relax bit by bit . Calmer than before, He looked up with worried eyes and said with an urgent voice, " Potter, you remember what I told you right ? This will only result in the worst."

Harry's eyes gleamed brilliance as his lips arched more and more . " I know. So relax. We will figure it out. "

The worry in Harry's eyes was self evident and Draco slowly softened and relaxed , putting his weight on the hand around his waist. Potter had a kind of unspeakable aura to him . Draco felt as if he was being guarded by a ferocious beast , most secure but the most dangerous as well . But he still did not part. The feeling of safety and security was a novelty for Draco who was monitored every second , by his own people as well as others . He wanted to have his fill of this feeling, even if it wasn't real and only an illusion cast by Potter's saviour image.

Expressing their tacit understanding of each other , they turned to the Headmaster. With resolute firmness, Harry said," When will we be departing ?"

" The news will reach you as soon as it touches my ears." Dumbledore humbled.

" Very well"

Ending their discussion, Harry and Draco moved to leave when a sudden sentence stopped them in their tracks .

" You make a good team. "

Both of them turned to face the smiling elder .

"As if the moon and the sun . Apart you are powerful forces but together you are phenomenal. Make good use of that fact , my boys "

In the elder's eyes only pride and assurance shone as he smiled more happily and merrily than ever.

On the way back, Draco ,with his head filled with stormy water , asked " What is your plan ?"

" My plan is to let people think and scheme and watch as they fall in their own schemes "

" I assume that you are aware that the Headmaster is going to die if he doesn't do anything about his hand ?"

" Hmmm"

" You are going to let that happen ?"

" You can't wake up a man who was never asleep and you can't keep alive a man who already wants to die "

Draco wasn't shocked at this discovery.

" So we just let him die ?"

" Oh no . If he wants to die then who are we to stop. Let the Wizarding world see Dumbledore die but he will still be alive in the basement of a certain school. "

" And how is that going to happen ?"

" Hmmm. Let's see. Do you want to know ? "

" I want to know "

" Then say “ Big Boss , please tell me ?” and I might"

Big Boss? Big Boss ?!? BIG BOSS ?! MY ASS !!!

An icy scowl decorated Draco's . With a swish of his sleeve , he hurried forward with angry steps. And a chuckling Harry followed behind with a much more leisure pace.

' Bloody Potter ! Smelly Pig ! Thinking he can make fun of me ! Just wait ! I can make it out myself ! Who needs that uncultured git ?! '

Again in the room of requirements, Harry sat on the sofa beside Draco's , patiently waiting for certain people. They had sent urgent letters to their respective mates , asking them for an audience.

They had justly decided that the news about their coalition should be essentially informed to their trusted allies as well.

Soon the door opened and Pansy Parkinson , Blaise Zambini and Theodore Nott entered . As soon as they caught the sight of Harry , their wands were out while complete shielding Draco behind them.

Harry's eyes turned a horrifying green and his magic reached out to blow them away from Draco and pull him close to him . But before anything could happen , Draco stood up , firmly and calmly saying ," Wands down "

The three Slytherins looked behind them and immediately stepped behind Draco . Their wands still in their lowered hands and eyes still vigilantly on Harry.

" It's fine. Why don't you take a seat and relax yourself " Draco said while motioning to the couches behind them .

Seating themselves , the triad looked at Draco silent questions in their gaze , quietly waiting for an explanation.

Harry leaned back , eyes still on the unfriendly allies . Legs spread apart comfortably , his emotionless voice softly asked Draco ," I didn't think that Crabbe and Goyle wouldn't be invited "

His gaze unflinchingly meeting the angry glares directed at him as he leaned closer to Draco .

" They are still trusted ones . Just much more suitable for direct and simple missions ", was the reply he got .

Turning to Draco , Harry searched his beautiful features as he noticed that his eyes held a certain warmth and gentleness when he looked at people in front. A sudden fire burned in Harry's chest as he tasted the sourness on his tongue . His eyes froze completely and his face blackened into something terrifying.

' Do you look at every friend like this ? Are they so important ? Do you love them so much ?'

Reining the beast in , Harry soothed the violent fluctuations in his heart . Patience , He will have his chance . And when that time comes, it will be Harry reflected in those eyes. It will be him showered with care and love and gentleness . Him , before anyone else .

Harry snapped out of his dark thoughts when the door creaked again and this time it were certain gryffindors who entered. Hermione and Ron were quick in action while Neville was shocked into a statue.

A pair of wands instantly raised followed by three wands pointed in opposition.The slytherins and gryffindor stood facing each other , their faces in focused vigilance and bodies in tight muscles. Neither sides moved, both at standstill . Not wanting to start and bear the responsibility of starting a fight but still wanting to damage the other side.

Harry and Draco stood up at once . Harry's cold voice commanded ," Stand down "

No one moved , all of them in a tie . Stepping down would mean they admit defeat.

" STAND DOWN " , a chilling voice boomed .

Like soldiers obeying their Emperor , both the sides took a step back while lowering their hands.

Seeing that they were still tense , Draco ,countering Harry's strictness , said calmly," Why don't all of us sit down ? I am sure that all of you are eager to know the subject of this urgent request. "

Seeing Draco , Ron's face sported a disgusted sneer . The reaction did not escape Draco but he kept his face neutral and chose to ignore him. On the other hand , Pansy had noticed as well and raised her ever ready wand when a hand lightly tapped it . She turned to see Blaise indicating towards Draco who gently swayed his head from side to side , telling her to stop. Even if she hated the gryffindor , she respected and valued Draco more. Her wand slowly lowered.

A cold and hard gaze swept over Ron whose face inquiringly looked around to search for the source of it. His eyes met hard emeral once and a frightening chill flowed through his body as he lowered his eyes , afraid to even lift them .

Harry's eyes swept across the room filled with a triad of gryffindors and a triad of slytherins. Meeting Draco's gaze , he slowly started , " All of us are well aware of the situation right now . And we reckon , after much discussion , that a mutually beneficial alliance is the best of the choice."

Draco followed ," Harry and I have decided that mutually working together will benefit us more than working apart. Since all of us have essentially the same destination. "

Numerous faces turned sharply astonished. Their eyes held disbelief.

" Harry ! You cannot actually be agreeing to this ! " Hermione screeched , her mouth falling open in shock.

" Mate , you can't be serious ! These slimy snakes cannot be trusted. Mate , you know that they are absolutely rotten bastards ! " , Ron followed.

As soon as Draco heard him , a thunderous look rose in his eyes . He stood up with a calm and resolute manner and turned to Harry.

" It seems that your people aren't too keen on this alliance . So, We will be leaving first. I am thankful for this suggestion but the deal between us will end here. Any exchange of information will be distant and mutual---"

Before Draco could finish , Harry made a swift motion with his hand and Ron fell to his knees , screaming due to the pain in his legs.

Gasps were heard all around . And Hermione stutteringly called out ," H-harry" But instantly shut up with a single glare.

Standing up, Harry grasped Draco's elbow and pulled him to stand in front of Ron.

Ron's eyes were wide in disbelief. How could he ? Ron was his best friend ! How could he do this to Ron for a despicable Slytherin !?! Looking up , Ron saw Harry's stony face . It held no remorse , no apology and no pity. All because of that slimy git ! It was that Malfoy who did this?! He surely hexed Harry !!! How dare he ?!

" Apologize " Harry's voice sounded. He looked at Ron as if looking at a stranger.

Ron kept his mouth shut , refusing to heed. A sharp glint passed Harry's eyes and the force grinding him down increased.

" Apologize" Harry called again.

Still no words were heard. The force increased further. Sweat dropped down Ron's forehead . His face turned white due to the pressure on his body . Draco was growing worried. This was going too far. His eyes turned to Harry and soft words were spoken, albeit with an urgency unknown ," Potter , stop "

Harry didn't stop. The force increased steadily. Ron's face was turning blue. Hermione and Neville were frantic but didn't dare come forward . The Slytherins looked bothered as well.

Draco grabbed Harry's hand which was pointing the wand at the ginger , his eyes glancing at Ron worried. What Ron did was wrong but this is too much even for him.

" Potter ! Stop ! You are hurting him !" Draco's voice rose higher.

Hermione was crying now . Her face streaked with tears , pleading Harry to stop. But all of it went to naught.

Draco had enough . His eyes held anger . They held cold anger. His hand fisted and closed tight.

CRUNCH !

The sound of bone breaking was heard clearly as Harry fell down. His nose was bloody and crooked . Ron simultaneously fell down as well , the effect of spell broken.

" You bastard ! Are you insane ?! I told you to stop !!! " Draco roared furiously.

Harry didn't answer and stayed in the same place. Draco turned his gaze towards Theodore , indicating with his eyes . Getting the signal, he immediately nodded and went to Ron carefully lifting his legs to set his knees straight and cast a spell for quick healing. As soon as the wand tip met his knee , Ron sharply wailed as Blaise and Neville held his limbs tightly to stop the thrashing. His voice carrying clear agony. Hermione sat beside him , trying to soothe some pain as Pansy silently supported her.

Draco lowered to his knees before Harry, his eyes were spitting fire and his mouth set in a sneer. Harry lovingly watched as Draco roughly lifted his face . His hands were rough but his magic brushing over Harry's nose was so gentle. His hand slowly covered his bloodied nose as he closed his eyes. A crunch sounded as Harry's nose snapped back into place and his bleeding stopped as well , the wound completely healed and as good as new.

He opened his eyes to look in the enlarged eyes of Draco Malfoy. A whispered voice asked ," why ?"

" He needed to understand " Harry whispered back.

" But you shouldn't hurt him like that. It was too much. Too inhumane " Draco said sharply as he gently wiped the blood off. His words and actions were so different.

" Ron only understands fist and pain. Words do not work on him "

Like putting water on a burning fire, Draco's anger was instantly gone. " Hmmph. But don't do it again" And paused for a thoughtful second before adding ," unless they absolutely deserved it. Then it's fine"

The answer was self evident from the toothy smile he got .

Touching Harry's nose , he asked guiltily ," Did it hurt when I hit you ? Does it still hurt ?"

A chuckle made its way into Draco's ear ," No . It didn't. Don't worry and you already healed me "

With a sigh of relief , Draco said ," okay then . I'll look if Weasley is alright "

Getting up he made his way towards the horde . Harry watched sitting at the side . Draco carefully healed Ron as all of them silently obeyed him and helped him. This was why he did what he did.

When all quietened down again , Harry slowly said to the boy resting on one of the couches ," Do you know why I did it ? "

Ron refused to meet Harry's gaze . He didn't need such a friend who hurt him . Understanding Ron's refusal , Harry still continued ," When I hurt you tell me who tried his best to stop me even if it meant he could possibly get the same treatment ?"

" Who came to heal you as soon as he could ?"

" Who stopped you from hurting yourself during the healing spell just now ?"

" Who punched me knowing full well that he might be offending a necessary ally which could indirectly cost him his life ?"

" Who came to heal you knowing that you hate his guts and called him a bastard minutes ago ?"

" Tell me , Ron . Who ? "

Disappointment was thick in Harry's eyes. Not just of today but of years. He silently looked to Draco and said ," Thank you , Malfoy . For healing me and my friend "

Draco gently nodded his head , his eyes lingering on the soft smile Harry gave him. Harry was really handsome . His eyes twinkled when he smiled and it was as if they were drawing him in , trapping him there.

Willing himself out of the enchantment, Draco answered Harry ," It's fine. When in chaos , a help to an ally is a help to oneself "

Turning to Ron , Draco could see the guilt and shame swirling his eye and Hermione wasn't much better .

" Now coming to the actual topic. Malfoy and I think that a mutual alliance can be extremely beneficial for us , all of us. The ones agreeing please raise their hand", Harry started .

All five hands were raised in a second . While Ron still remained motionless. Harry saw but chose to remain silent. With a sigh , Draco spoke , albeit softly , "Weasley , Do you agree ? "

Ron raised his head and looked at Draco with ashamed eyes , pitifully saying ," You don't mind ?"

Ron truly looked pitiful , his eyes were lowered and lips set in a downward arc. He looked like he was about to cry any second. Ahh ! He was truly adorable ! Like an overgrown puppy !

Seeing his face , Draco melted like butter and said gently ," It's fine . I apologise for all the past grievances between us . And I really value you . You do have great skills . The literal definition of gryffindor. I will be honoured to have you as an ally "

Ron's eyes shone with gratefulness and admiration. He instantly put his hand up with great vigour and said ," I am sorry as well . And thank you for healing me "

With a chuckle , Draco nodded and Harry continued, "So first , Voldemort is planning an attack on the school . We need your full cooperation . A week from today, Death eaters will enter the school "

" Death eaters ? But how ?" Asked Pansy .

" We don't know yet . All we know is that they will be entering through the room of requirements and going to the astronomy tower " answered Harry, omitting half the truth .

" If we know that then why don't we just block them there . Or better , destroy the room ! " Suggested Hermione.

" Too many complications . If they try a next time , then attack won't be this simple " , Draco said.

" Let the events take their course . All we ask you is to keep an eye out for the younger students. Keep them safe and mostly let the teacher's take the action" Harry continued.

" In case of danger , only fight if there is no option left . Keep in contact with the perfects of all the houses . Somehow convince them to keep changing their dormitory passwords frequently " Draco informed .

" Also , Blaise and pansy will be staying back in the Slytherin common room guarding . Ron and Hermione will be staying in the gryffindor common room as well . Theo and Neville look out for the death eater and make sure that the passage from the room of requirements to the astronomy tower is empty . As well as try to inform the teacher's if possible " Harry commanded .

Soon the discussion was over and finalized , setting the six members on their own ways . They exited the room of requirements , leaving behind Harry and Draco to discuss further .

Walking down the deserted hallway together , the early morning light shone brightly . It was already the start of another week . When parting ways to their respective dormitory , Pansy halted making others stop as well .

" Meet in the astronomy tower after midnight today " She said and everyone nodded in tacit understanding.

" And don't tell both of them . They won't like it " she continued before resuming her strut .

In the room of requirements , Draco and Harry silently dressed up for the upcoming day . They unknowingly spent the entire weekend in this chaos . Now that Monday was here , reality struck them like a brick on the head . They hastily readied themself.

The time for breakfast was already over , going there was not possible . Thinking about breakfast , Draco felt something in his heart as if a child was pitifuly pulling his clothes and he instinctively knew it was their eggie doing it because he was very hungry . Feeling guilty , he hurriedly took out the big egg . Taking Harry's hand , he gave a hard bite and kept it on the egg and followed by biting his own to keep it on the egg as well.

" Why did you bite yours ?" Harry asked .

" Eggie is very hungry . I can feel it . Only my blood won't fill it's stomach so I bit you as well . He is a growing egg , afterall !"

Harry has a curious gaze towards the egg under his hand and as if understanding him , the egg slightly brushes against him. A smile overtook Harry's face . Let it be . If it was a dragon, a mermaid or an ancient beast , it was still their cute snuggly eggie .

This day was much more hectic and tiring for Draco and combining the lack of sleep his condition was terrible. Draco looked up from his plate to spot Potter absolutely healthy and bright .

Draco : ……

Draco : ( T_T )

' Are you even human ?! Fuck ! Why am I like this ? '

He was so angry that the food lost its taste . Finding no meaning in staying anymore , he got up to leave . Walking out of the great hall and making his way towards the Slytherin dormitories for a good night's sleep.

Draco did not realise but the moment he left another person stood up to leave as well. Harry silently made his way out , stealthily following behind Draco , hiding in the dark and moving with shadows .

Reaching the moving stairs , Draco felt his head ache and his focus blur . His body was swaying dangerously. His body heavily leaning on the barricades on the stairs .

Trying to walk down from them , his steps faltered and he was about to fall when strong hands wrapped around his waist , steading him . The hands were muscled and the shoulders were broad . The chest seemed reliable and the person himself felt like safety .

" Malfoy " uttered a deep and hoarse voice.

Without even turning his face , he knew that it was Potter.

' Potter . It's Potter . Haaaah . I can sleep now '

In his thoughts , Draco didn't even realise his eyes closing and falling asleep. Harry held Draco preciously in his arms. His eyes darkening at the display of trust and dependency .

' Are you always so unguarded or is it just me? '

Picking up the deeply slumbering Draco, Harry made his way up to the gryffindor dormitories . The space was empty as all students were at the great hall for dinner. Laying Malfoy in his bed , Harry carefully removed his robes and shoes . All the while his eyes never left the lush cherry lips.

' Why are you so careless ? What if someone took advantage of you ?'

Harry's eyes trailed down , his gaze caressing every part of Draco's body , lingering on his consumable lips and beautiful collarbone.

' It would be easy . So easy '

A veined hand crept towards Draco, sliding through his locks , rubbing his reddening lips and caressing his neck. At every touch the lithe body trembled beautifully. The cheeks blushed and ears reddened. Drops of sweat slid down from his neck before disappearing into the white shirt.

' More . Just a little more '

The primal lust in Harry's eyes was enchanting and terrifying at the same time. His eyes looked as if cups of sweet emeral poison. His magic , being more honest than himself, slithered to wrap around the slim and shapely limbs and slipped inside the white fabric of his shirt.

The trembling intensified as the moonlit beauty panted with huffs of warm air leaving past his glistening lips. A second pair of lips came down to stop a hair's breadth away. A distinct gulp was heard as a protruded throat bobbed up and down . Then slowly two pairs of lips barely brushed one another and parted as briefly as they met .

Harry's eyes shined maniacally as the others lips twitched with the gentle brush of his breath . The beast was too maddened to be stopped now. A pair of lips covered another , entirely devouring the sweet nectar they hid behind. Wet noises and soft mewls echoed in the space. Harry's tongue vigorously explored the wet craven of Draco's mouth . His eyes closed as he tasted with all his body the entirety of Draco's existence.

Was this really saliva ? No , it was a sweet wine , delicious and inebriating. And he was addicted with just a taste .

His hands wound around the thin waist , pulling the soft body to himself , draping himself over Draco , covering him entirely.

His magic woved itself in Draco's body and magic as if a dark night woving itself around the moon and it's moonlight.

Desperate wails sounded from the unconscious beauty , begging for air . And the merciful lord , delighted by the honey like song , released the red lips .

The slender neck was an enchantment in its own . A thirsty mouth instantly opened wide , going for the salty elixir dripping down that jade-like neck . Harry licked , kissed and bit the fair skin .

Trailing down , a panting mouth moved across the rising and falling chest as a rough hand slowly slid past the waist belt and on the small tent there . Very lightly resting on top of it and feeling the small twitch .

The lips , dry and parched , soon found a small pink fruit berry hidden under white fabric , the small mountain pressing against the cloth. The lips were so thirsty that they did not even remove the white cover cloth and bruisingly sucked right through it . As down below , a large hand roughly pressed down on the pole making the small tent . Feeling the twitching , the hand pressed harder and lips sucked more. The body under him could not take anymore . Pressed below , it couldn't even arc itself and , instead , trembled so gorgeously . Crystal tears slid down the red cheeks and a sticky wetness accumulated on Harry's hand . Just two rubs were all it took to milk this delish.

Lifting his lips from the pink bud , Harry looked at the white residue in his palm.

' Malfoy smells sweet and tastes sweet . I wonder ---'

A tongue eagerly dipped in the palm of Harry's hand and instantaneously drew back.

' Ahhhhhh…. More '

The tongue leisurely swept past the entirety of the palm , licking the fingers , joints and the knuckles. Tasting the white fluid as if it was the sweetest honey .

' Delicious. So sweet. So tasty . I can quell my hunger with this for my entire life . More ….. I need more '

Emerald eyes drifted to the wet patch on the sleek black pants . Hands reached forward and as soon as a finger grazed the sensitive skin , a begging breathy whisper called ," Noooo. Don't ! Potter ! Stop ! "

The hands stilled and slowly drew back. Harry with obscure eyes and an animalistic growl in his voice said , rough and hoarse , " I let you go this time . Only because you called my name "

Silent magic cleaned Draco as Harry drew the covers over him and was about to slip in as well when Ron came in .

Looking at the sight in front of him ,

Ron : ( 0 ∆ 0 )

" W-what ? H-harry ?" The stutter sounded clear and confused but friendly , all their past pains and grievances forgotten .

" Shhhh. You'll wake him up " Harry whispered.

" Why is Malfoy here ? Shouldn't he be in the Slytherin dormitories ?" Ron lowered his voice as well.

" He fainted in the corridor so I bought him here "

" Should I call Zambini and Parkinson to take him away ?" The newfound admiration and worry for Draco was not superficial but ran deep in Ron's heart.

" No, it is too risky . You don't know , but there is a great risk to his life . If anyone knew that he fainted then they will try their best to kill him . Sending him there is no less than sending a pig for slaughter !"
Harry's tongue was flexible in woving fairytales and much more flexible in woving pleasure on a certain someone's pale skin.

A gasp echoed through the dorm .
" I did not know that ! What should we do ?! Should I call Hermione ? She might know what to do ." The worry in his tone was self reflecting.

" Don't worry . Just let his safely sleep here for one night and when he wakes up tomorrow , he can take care of himself . Just it would have been excellent if you told Pansy that we had some business to take care of and will return till early morning "

" That's all fine. But , Mate , I think we should not let him go . What if something like this happens again and someone attacks him ?! "

" Hmmm. I agree but you know Malfoy, he hates to take help and does everything himself ", Harry stated as if it was an universal fact known by all.

" Well, that is true " , The assured voice said .

" Would you mind sharing a room with the others for tonight ?"

" Sure . Call for me if you need anything . I'll tell Zambini as you told me .Good night "

" Good night "

After Ron left , Harry's attention went back to the delectable body on his bed , wrapped in his blankets. Wandlessly , He switched the clothes Draco wore with his shirt and shorts . Neatly folding the uniform dropped on the ground and keeping it on his desk before changing his own clothes .

Switching off the lights , Harry slipped inside the covers and sighed with delight when a warm body stuck to him . Even if the ache in his pants was painful and a torture in itself but with Draco beside him , it's fine . Wrapping his arms around the peacefully slumbering Draco , Harry closed his eyes as well.

' It's done , Malfoy . You are mine . You can't escape now. I won't let you because I already love you . You made me like this so get ready to take responsibility '