scavenger hunt
whores
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harry asked me out on a date
pans💋: WHAT
blaise👅: ARE YOU SERIOUS
nev💞: DRACO REALLY
YES IM FREAKING OUT
I JUST GOT HOME FROM SEEING HIM AGAIN AND HE LITERALLY ASKED ME OUT WE’RE GOING ON A DATE ON SATURDAY
i feel like it’s going to be so awkward this ENTIRE week at his house though like before our date
nev💞: omg
nev💞: ur dream came true
shut up 🙄
blaise👅: where’s the lie tho
blaise👅: this is ur dream
stop i know
why does he even like me
what the fuck is happening
is it a joke???
pans💋: he likes you because ur you
nev💞: you’re sexy, funny, genuine and did i mention sexy?
pans💋: ^^^^
blaise👅: seriously draco you are amazing and harry obviously likes u bc i mean
blaise👅: a) he literally asked u out so obviously
blaise👅: b) he kissed u, like more than once
blaise👅: and c) he was painfully obvious at the party.
pans💋: and… d)… his friends told us he liked u ope—
wait really
pans💋: yeah
nev💞: so just relax. act the same as u always have tomorrow, it’ll be fine!!!
yeah
ok
thanks guys i love u
nev💞: love u more
pans💋: love u drakey
blaise👅: love u sm
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Dummies
So I just asked Draco out
Lav🌷: YOU DID WHAT NOW
Mione🌻: HARRY WAIT ARE YOU SERIOUS
Luna🍄: thank GOD it was getting insufferable
Ron🍊: OMG
Par🌸: WHAT THE FUCK
Seamus☘️: FR???
Yes
Having a panic attack just a bit but yes
He said yes
We’re going on a date on Saturday
FUCK
Oh my god we’re going on a date on Saturday
Dean🐢: OMG YES
Lav🌷: hermione u have to go over and help him again
Mione🌻: yeah duh he cannot dress himself
I am right here
Mione🌻: yeah hi
Mione🌻: do you think he should wear green or blue you guys? cause green really brings out his eyes but DRACO would look great next to blue you know what i mean?
Lav🌷: omg doesn’t he have that multi-colored green/blue sweater vest? you could put that over a white tee and he’d look SO GOOD
Mione🌻: OMG yes with his blue jeans!!!!
Ok yes, yeah that’s great and all but like where should I take him?
Luna🍄: TAKE HIM TO OLLIE’S
Ron🍊: YES
Dean🐢: ollie’s is where me and seamus had our first date 🥺
Par🌸: omgggg😭
Ollie’s is a great idea! Omg I haven’t been there in so long
Seamus☘️: Our boy is growing up you guys.
Lav🌷: a date 🥺🥺🥺
I’ve been on a date before???
Ron🍊: Yeah but not with someone who you liked as much as you like Draco.
That’s real, yeah.
I’m scared.
Like what if I’ve just imagined the fact that he likes me back…
Par🌸: he literally made out with you and agreed to go on a date with u???
Lav🌷: ^^^^ ????
Mione🌻: it doesn’t get more clear than that babe
Ron🍊: And why wouldn’t he like you, H? You’re a fucking awesome person. Anyone would be lucky to have you.
Dean🐢: PERIOD RON
Seamus☘️: I know that’s right, Ronny.
Luna🍄: exactly ronald
Lav🌷: ron gets it, H.
Thanks you guys 🥺
Mione🌻: we love u H
Lav🌷: i love u with my entire heart!!!!! so happy for u
Luna🍄: truly. u are the most amazing person. ILY
Par🌸: ^^^
Seamus☘️: love u harry ❤️
Dean🐢: LOVE U
Love you all💖
On Monday morning Harry woke up feeling very excited about seeing Draco again. He and Ephie were watching cartoons when Draco walked in, as if he lived here… and it made Harry feel giddy.
“Hey you.” Harry said to him as he sat down on the other side of Ephie. Draco blushed and smiled.
“Hey.” He said, they were both quiet for a moment, as if they were the only people who ever existed.
“HEY!” Ephie shouted, breaking the moment. They all erupted in giggles and Harry was pretty sure that life couldn’t get better. After the episode of Spongebob they were watching was finished, Harry unfortunately had to go get started on his homework. He was content though, listening to Draco and Ephie’s voices from the next room.
Harry didn’t have as much free time as he usually did, he had a lot more work, but he finally took a break around lunch time, which was also when Ephie was down for her nap. He walked out into the living room and saw Draco looking at all the pictures that were hanging up and sitting out in living room.
“Hey you.” Harry said coming up behind him. Draco turned with a smile.
“Hey.” A slight blush on his cheeks. “Who’s this? I guess I never really looked at these pictures before.” Harry was silent for a moment.
“That’s Grant.” Harry said quietly. He turned away from Draco and sat down on the couch in their living room. Draco followed, a concerned look on his face, and sat right beside him.
“Who’s Grant?” He asked softy. Harry did a small smile and looked at him.
“My brother.” He said simply. “He uh— he died. He died about three years ago.” Draco was silent and it was clear he didn’t know what to say.
“Harry I— I’m so sorry… I didn’t know…” He grabbed Harry’s hand and squeezed it tight. “Is that who’s chair I almost sat in, that first night I stayed for dinner?” Harry nodded.
“Yeah… that’s why we were all weird about it…. And yeah…It’s Ok.” Harry said truthfully. “I honestly would love to talk about him… he was… my best friend. He would have been 21 this year. My parents, they don’t really like to talk about him. They get sad, and Ephie… I know she loved him but… she doesn’t really remember him, she was so young you know?” Draco nodded. “He was the best. I wish my parents would talk about him more because it just feels like they’re letting him slip away.”
“Have you talked to them about this?” Draco asked, Harry shook his head no.
“After the funeral I was too messed up and angry at the world… and now it feels like too much time has passed…”
“You’re never gonna feel better if you don’t mention this to them… it’s clearly something that upsets you but they don’t know it. Your parents seem like really good people, I don’t know them that well, but they’re kind and loving. I’m sure they’d want to know if they were doing something that upset you.” Harry thought for a moment and… of course Draco was right.
“How would I even start that conversation? Like I said it feels like it’s been too long now.”
“There’s no right amount of time for something like this. It hasn’t been too long or too short, it’s just time. You miss him, you loved him. I’m sure your parents feel the same.”
“You’re right. Of course you’re right. Thanks Draco. You’re really easy to talk to.” Draco smiled and squeezed Harry’s hand again.
“So are you.” Harry felt his heart pound more and more. Draco just had this kind of effect on him. He leaned in just a bit, to see if Draco would follow his lead, he did. Their lips touched lightly and they kissed again. Harry couldn’t believe how lucky he was to have been able to kiss Draco Malfoy three days in a row. He must have done something truly special in a past life.
“Are you guys dating!?” They sprung apart and turned to see Ephie standing there, a huge smile on her face.
“Uh…” Harry started, standing up from the couch. “Um… we’re… sort of… it’s kind of complicated, Ephs.” It was like she didn’t hear him and she ran over to where Draco was sitting on the couch.
“This is the most amazing thing ever!” She hugged Draco, who hugged her back with an almost scared look on his face.
“Ephie, just… it’s hard to explain, Ok? We haven’t even… talked about that… um… we’re going on a date this weekend Ok… we thought you were still napping.” Harry said, sitting down next to her. She looked confused for a few moments before she spoke again.
“But you were kissing.”
“Yes… but some times… big kids kiss even when they’re not… officially dating. Does that make sense?” Draco said, a sort of begging in his voice… did he not want to be official with Harry?
“I… guess so.” Ephie said, kind of a question. “But you like Harry? Like how Hermione likes Ron? And Seamus likes Dean?” Draco smiled with an adorable blush on his cheeks.
“I like Harry a lot. So I would say yes, that’s true.” Harry smiled wide and Ephie seemed content with this answer. “But you need to lay back down and finish your nap, missy.” Draco said, scooping her up and carrying her back to her room, Ephie’s giggles echoing in the hallway.
The rest of the week flew by quicker than Harry was expecting. He thought since he had something to look forward to, it would feel long, but maybe it was because he got to see Draco every day anyway. Hermione had come over to help Harry with his outfit again, and even thought he pretended to be annoyed with her, he was secretly very glad she came over to help him. He was awful at picking out clothes and for a date especially? He was hopeless. She settled on the outfit that she was talking about in the group chat earlier this week.
“You look so good, H. Draco will not be able to resist you.” Hermione said, standing back and admiring her work. Harry smiled and looked at himself in the mirror. He did look good and it was truly all thanks to Hermione.
“Thanks Mione… You’re the best. Seriously I would look awful if you didn’t come over and help.” Hermione laughed and shook her head.
“You couldn’t look awful if you tried, Harry. I had a lovely canvas to work on.” She kissed his cheek and Harry led them out of his room.
“Ooh, you look so cute Harry!” His mom said as he walked into the kitchen. “What are you guys up to tonight?” Hermione gave Harry an odd look and then just smiled.
“I’m… uh…” Harry started, feeling his cheeks get hot. “I… I’m hanging out with Draco.” Lily smirked and nodded.
“I should have assumed. The only time you dress up is for Draco.” She said with a laugh, Hermione joining her. Harry rolled his eyes and went to grab his wallet from the kitchen counter.
“Ok well, bye mom!” Harry said, practically pushing Hermione out the door so that she and his mom couldn’t make fun of him.
“Have fun, Harry.” Hermione said when they got to their cars. “You better text me later and tell me all about it.” Harry smiled and nodded, getting into his car.
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harry🦖
Hey you. I just got here and I would come up there and be all gentlemanly and talk to your mom but there aren’t any parking spaces that I can see.😭
omg hahah, mom’s not home anyways. i’ll be right down💞
I’ll be waiting.❤️
Draco took one last look in the mirror and nodded. He looked good, he wasn’t going to lie. He had a red cropped shirt with his black jeans and Doc Martens. He locked his door behind him and walked down the steps to see Harry’s car right in front of the walkway. He got out of the car quickly and opened the car door for Draco, while Draco held back a blush.
“Well look who became a gentleman anyway.” Draco said with a light laugh, Harry joining.
“Here. I got this for you.” Harry said, handing him a beautiful long stemmed rose. Draco smiled and took it from him.
“Thank you… roses are my favorite.” Harry nodded and began driving.
“A little birdie told me that.” They drove to the restaurant, Ollie’s, talking about everything and nothing all at once. The date was so easy, and maybe it was because Draco already knew Harry and knew that it was impossible not to like him… but it went perfectly. Harry was as charming as ever and Draco knew that he was on the verge of falling in love.
7 years later…
Draco woke up alone and a bit chilly. Harry always woke up before him, so this was nothing new, but it still was not a pleasant way to wake up, especially on their anniversary. He got up, put some sweatpants on and walked out into the kitchen, where he’d hoped Harry would be… but he wasn’t there. An envelope was sitting on the table, labeled My love, along with a donut. Draco was very confused but opened the card up to see Harry’s handwriting.
Good morning my love,
I have a fun surprise for you. Since it’s our 7 year anniversary I am going to send you on a bit of a scavenger hunt. First, eat your donut and when you’re finished go to the place where we first said “I love you.” Wear something cute, babe.
Love always,
Harry
Harry was always so romantic and Draco loved it, he’d pretend not to sometimes but it was so nice to have someone be so invested in him. He ate his donut quickly, changed into a nicer outfit and made a coffee for the road before hopping in his car to drive to Neville and Blaise’s apartment. Harry and Draco first said I love you to each other while they were at Blaise’s birthday party at their apartment about a year after their first date. He parked and walked up to where their door was and saw another envelope taped to their door, it said, To Draco. (If you’re not Draco please don’t take this because that would honestly just be so rude.) Draco laughed and opened the next envelope.
I’m glad you remembered. ;) There’s a treat for you inside, just knock… I told Neville or Blaise they had to stay home today until you got there.
Love you.
Draco smiled and knocked on the door. After a few moments Blaise opened it with an iced coffee in his hand.
“Here.” He said, rolling his eyes. “Your annoying boyfriend made me store this in our fridge for you. Happy anniversary.” Draco took it and laughed.
“You’re just jealous that your boyfriend hasn’t thought to do something this cute.” Draco said smiling wide.
“Hey, his boyfriend is right here and I resent that.” Neville said, coming up behind Blaise and kissing his cheek softly. Neville had another envelope and handed it to Draco. “This is for you. Harry really is too cute. He’s had this planned for months.” Draco blushed a bit and grabbed it from Neville… it was crazy that after all this time, Harry still had this effect on him. He opened the next card.
I hope you liked your treat. Now go to the place where we went on our first date. Some people are waiting for you.
Draco thanked Blaise and Neville and got in his car again to drive to Ollie’s. They hadn’t been there in a while, but they always loved going back. At this point it was around 11:30 am and as cute as this was, Draco really just wanted to see Harry so he could kiss him. When he got to Ollie’s he walked in and saw a table in a white tablecloth with a single rose sitting on it. His mom was sitting there with her boyfriend, Matt. He walked over to them and smiled.
“Hey…” He said, sitting down. His mom smiled.
“Hi honey.” She said, handing him the next card. He grinned and opened it.
The rose is for you. I got you one on our first date and I bet you never knew it was your mom who told me that roses were your favorite. Anyways, now it’s time for you guys to have some lunch, it’s on me.
They ordered something to eat, and honestly Draco was really glad that Harry added lunch into this little adventure because Draco was starving. After they finished up, his mom handed him another note and he excitedly opened it.
Your mom and Matt are going to drive you to the final place. The place where I asked you to go on a date with me.
Sirius and Remus’, Draco thought. Draco had to leave his car at Ollie’s, but he assumed that was alright. They arrived at Harry’s uncle’s house and Draco was really hoping Harry was inside so he could see him. His mom and Matt were following behind him and Draco opened the door only to find the lights off.
“Harry?” He called, reaching for the light switch. He turned it on to find Sirius, Remus, Lily, James, Ephie, all their friends and then… his Harry. He was holding a bouquet of roses and had his hand in his pocket.
“Hey you.” Harry said, a smile on his perfect lips. “Here you go.” He handed Draco the bouquet and Draco was trying his best to hold back tears.
“Harry this is all too much.” Draco said, smiling from ear to ear.
“It’s never too much when it comes to you.” Harry said, hand still in his pocket. “I love you. And I want you to know that I’m always going to love you. We fell in love so easily and I never want to go through life without you.” Harry kneeled down and Draco gasped quietly. He pulled his hand out of his pocket to reveal a small box, he opened it to show a beautiful silver ring with three small diamonds in the center. “Will you marry me, Draco Malfoy?” Draco was crying now and he nodded wordlessly for a moment.
“Yes. Yes, of course I’ll marry you!” Harry slid the ring on his finger and stood up, pulling Draco into a deep kiss. There was cheering all around them, but Draco could hardly hear them. It was just Harry. It was always Harry.
The end.