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Harry was then discharged at St.Mungos the other day, with the help of Viktor, Harry was still weak when walking so Viktor had to hold Harry throughout the apparation point, turns out since Viktor was apparently serious when saying that he wanted to stay with Harry until then.
Sirius made Viktor stay at Grimmauled since the younger teen would be staying there aswell. The older teen was shocked upon hearing this but all too happily accepted since it made him feel more closer to his little minx. He didn't have to floo over everyday to which the older teen didn't mind, it's easier and didn't waste much time.
Viktor then apparated first, being older and already seen as an adult in the wizarding world plus already having got his apparting licence, it made things easier for him, although he couldn't side-apparate anyone, especially Harry since he was still technically sick and weak so Sirius had to do it himself. "Vow, this is-"
Viktor then said looking around Grimmauled place, it was dark, broody, something that looked like where Snape would live. "Depressing, I know." Sirius finished as he sat Harry down by the sofa. Harry grunted, his body stiff and sore still. The older teen then sat beside Harry, rubbing the younger teens back to soothe out the ache which helped tremendously.
Harry sighed, leaning in Viktors touch, seriously what is it with Bulgarians and warmth? They're so warm despite wherever they're at is ice cold. "What about your clothes Viktor?" Harry asked as he turned to Viktor who was now staring at Kreacher who stared back at the Bulgarians seeker in a nonchalant expression.
"It'll be delivered by my manager later on. Don't worry my little minx. Now tell me, what's that elfs name?" He then leaned more to Harry's ear, making the younger teen blush at the closeness. "He looks like his skin is about to fall off." That made Harry laugh, and laugh and laugh, tears forming under his eyes as Kreacher glared. "Kreacher deserves a better master, Kreacher should kick halfboods out! Kreacher deserves better than a filfthy-"
"Don't you dare finish that elf! Go! Leave before I give you clothes." Sirius hissed at the elf as said elf glared back at Sirius before popping away. "Sorry about that. Now, bedrooms." Sirius then turned to the two teens who were now snuggled with each other. "Viktor you take regulus room, Harry'll show you later while you-" he then pointed at Harry. "Shall stay the room beside mine."
Harry raised a brow at that, knowing Sirius probably thought that they were doing something, they barely know each other and people already started insinuating stuff, honestly. "Sirius, me and Viktor barely know each other and-" He then pointedly glared at Viktor now who was now staring at Sirius in clear amusement. "You Mr." Viktor raised a brow at Harry.
"Me?" "Yes you." "Vhat did I do?" "No funny business." "B- I vasn't planning to!" "Exactly." Viktor then huffed but nodded. Now looking at Sirius who was sniggering at the two. "You two remind me of your mum and dad Harry's always bickering but loved each other nonetheless." At that Harry smiled a little, at the reminder of his mum and dad. He still had nightmares about last year, the dementors really did a toll on him.
Viktor noticed the changed of tension, quickly changed the subject. "So Lord Black" "please, call me Sirius, it makes me feel old." Viktor smiled at that and nodded. "Sirius, I take it Dumbledore already told you the upcoming event this start of school?" Sirius smirked and nodded at that. "Why yes, yes he did. Your school included?" Viktor nodded. "Yes, Headmaster Karkaroff-" Sirius scoffed at that, having remembered of Karkaroff. "Has told me, I understand of your dislike to the mine, I too do not trust him as far as I can throw him."
Harry looked back and forth at the two clearly not understand what they were talking about. "Event? Headmaster? What-" Viktor then squeezed Harry's leg gently. "It is nothing you should get your pretty little head vorry about my little minx." Harry raised a brow but nodded, clearly he will find out soon enough. "Fine. Anyway, I'm hungry." Sirius nodded and summoned Kreacher. "Prepare us food and please, treat our guest the opposite of how you treat us. No food poisoning." Viktor looked questioningly at Harry at that who just shrugged and mouthed later.
Viktor nodded as they were led off to the kitchen, Viktor still handling Harry as if he was made of glass. It made Harry clearly annoyed but grateful. "I can take care of myself you know." Viktor scoffed and helped Harry sit down. "Clearly." Viktor then sat down beside Harry.
The trio enjoyed there dinner, they talked about anything and everything, including what happened at the World cup except the part of their little moment back at the Forest, you could say it was something personal.
Both Harry and Viktor enjoyed their time together at Grimmauled, they got to know each other more since they were technically still under house arrest, Dumbledore's orders. A week before school started, Viktor needed to head back to their hotel where his other team mates stayed, he didn't tell Harry why although He got a little hinch that Sirius knew already which irritated Harry.
The day on Viktors departure, Harry hugged Viktor tightly like there was no tomorrow, Viktor having no different did the same. "I'll miss you." Harry mumbled through Viktors chest. "And I you." Viktor then cupped Harry's cheek, making the younger teen blush, Viktor though it made the younger teen beautiful. "We shall see each other soon my little minx, don't you worry." Harry nodded but still sad about it. Getting to know more each other also ment that physical touch was a normal thing between the two.
People might mistaken them as couples. The thought made Harry blush even more. "Okay.." Viktor then kissed Harry's temple before grabbing hold of his bags. Waving goodbye at Sirius and Harry, he then disappeared with a pop.
Harry sighed, already missing the older teen and his warm embrace, when nights were cold, and nightmare were constant, Viktor was there to soothe him when it got too much. Sirius then pulled Harry into a hug, feeling saddened by Harry's expression. "don't worry pup, you'll see your Romeo soon enough." Harry then smacked Sirius chest, making the man groan out. "Ow! Watch it!" Harry huffed and marched up to his room.
"Seriously that kid got a good hit." Sirius shook his head and chuckled a bit.
The week was spent at the Burrow, everything was normal, normal as it can be, turns out neither of the Weasleys were over to the fact that the Viktor Krum stayed over at Grimmauled place, making Ron, Ginny, and the twins ask questions after questions.
What was he like?
What did he smell like?
Was he a gentleman?
Does his muscle feel like metal?
Did you hug?
Did he taught you tricks?
I bet he was handsome!
ugh! Harry had enough so he stormed in to the one person he knows who'll not bother him. "Oi! Oh- Harry? What's wrong? Are they bothering you again?" Harry sighed as he plopped himself face down onto the bed beside Hermione. "Mmmmm" Hermione sighed, pushing Harry, to lay on his back. "Repeat." Harry sighed once more. "Yes, it's annoying!" Hermione closed her book, placed it aside and looked at Harry apologetically.
"By any means, it's not everyday you get to see a celebrity upclose you know, you can't really blame them." Harry nodded, sat up with his back leaned against the wall, his legs circled up beneath him as he rested his cheek against his knee facing Hermione. "I know, but still- they have no sense of privacy. Seriously, what did he smell like? Merlin Seriously!" Hermione's chuckled at that.
"Well, what did he smell like?" Harry blushed at the sudden question, buried his head against his hands and stayed silent, before answering. "Like- like fresh woods, the forest specifically. Snow, and mint? I'm not sure but those are what I primarily smell, there must be more to it but- I just- ugh?" Harry then buried his head over the pillow he just grabbed. "Why are you even asking me this?" Harry whined. Hermione then patted Harry's back while chucking.
"Well, doesn't matter. Your happy." Harry looked up, meeting brown, genuine eyes. "What do you mean? Aren't I always happy?" Hermione shook her head, grabbing her book back before opening to the page where she left off. "No, not genuinely so, you're more.. free? Without expectations, just like any other teen, your happy, like really really happy, I'm sure you're aware, no?"
Harry nodded slowly, he has well infact noticed, being with Viktor was different. It's like he can tell him all his troubles without judgement, for he has experienced the same. "I know, your happy with us aswell Harry but, I've noticed that- since we cannot know what it really feels to be in your shoes, it's toru king for you to confide in us with things you cant explain. You needed someone who will be able to understand your troubles, sorrows. Everything. I'm not offended or anything, were still your best mate. But sometimes you just need that one person, and you finally have that. I'm happy for you Harry."
Harry stared dumbfounded at the bushy haired girl. He hasn't brought of that, that way. He just didn't want to hurt them, so he kept white about some stuff but now that someone has finally understood him, not for his troubles and sorrows, not really but understood that even your best friend cannot understand like that one person can, and that one person is Viktor. Yes. "Oh.."
"That's mione, I'm very lucky in having you.. you know that right?" Hermione rolled her eyes, as she smiled, putting her book down once more. "Come here you." Harry then hugged Hermione who hugged back. "I'm here for you, you know that right? No matter what.. I'll always be here." Harry nodded, feeling grateful. "I know. Thanks." Hermione then pulled away. "Your welcome, now get! I need peace and quite" Harry chucked but still left.
"Alright. Alright.