Chapter 6
As soon as those words were said Snape cast an examination spell. "Harry, this spell will tell us any current injuries as well as previous injuries." Snape said, before quickly turning his attention back to the spell.
While this was happening, Draco put his hand on the small of Harry's back. He didn't even want to think about how someone could do something so horrible to another person. Especially Harry, someone who was strong while still being empathetic, who was able to sympathize with someone without pitying them, who was probably Hogwarts best seeker (besides himself), who could hurt someone as cute as Harry? Wait, when did he start thinking about Pott-Harry as cute? Draco risked a quick glance at Harry, before coming to an abrupt realization.
He was in love.
Draco almost started freaking out right there but calmed himself because he did have a person who was relying on him. Draco was brought out of thought by Snape's smooth voice.
"Ok Harry, I'm going to read off some injuries and ask you to explain how they happened. Is that okay with you? We will fix any current injuries as soon as we get out of this blasted cupboard."
Harry's jaw almost dropped to the ground. Someone was asking him for his opinion? Someone cared about what he thought?
Harry looked at Draco before realizing that right next to him was someone who cared. Draco was his friend, he said so. While looking at Draco Harry couldn't help but notice how handsome he looked. It was a nice change of pace to have someone who wanted to hear what he said. As he was thinking, Harry came to the same realization Draco had earlier. Harry figured he would just talk to Draco later.
"Yes sir, that's okay with me." "Alright Harry, I'm going to get started now." Right after he said this Snape conjured up a piece of parchment, quickly reassuring Harry that no one else would see this, Snape just has a legal obligation to record it.
"The scans say that you broke your arm when you were 4 years old. I know you were young but do you remember what happened?" Harry nodded before saying, "I was standing in the driveway getting paint and Uncle Vernon pulled in. His car hit me." Snape found himself close to throwing up. This child was 4 years old when he broke his arm, all because his uncle decided to run his car into the child!
They went through the rest of the major injuries Harry had suffered. By the end of it, both Draco and Snape wanted to throw up. Why did no one notice sooner? Draco exchanged an angry glance with Severus, both deciding that they would have to pay a little visit to number 4 Privet Drive.
"Thanks for telling us Harry, I know it was hard." Draco whispered into Harry's ear, "After we get out of here can we talk?"
Harry felt a bright blush cover his face before ducking his head and gathering himself. "Sure."
Snape smiled at seeing this interaction. It reminded him of himself and Lily when they were younger. "Speaking of getting out of here, we still need to figure out how to get out." Harry brought up a good point. Snape couldn't help but wonder why he always thought Harry was a bad student. He always actually did well in potions, Snape was just blinded by his hatred for James Potter. He resolved to start giving credit where it's due.
Draco spent a few seconds thinking, before coming up with a plan. "Sir, you said you casted a charm? You can just tell us the counterspell and have one of us cast it."
Snape nodded before teaching Harry the counterspell. As soon as Harry cast the spell the doors swung open, making them all squint from the sudden light.
Draco managed to put a smile on his face before saying, "Harry, I believe we are way overdue for a conversation."