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Harry sat on the Hogwarts express on the way to his finally complete his 7th year of Hogwarts. He wasn't really sure why he wanted to go back, maybe it was the idea of finally having a normal year at Hogwarts that appealed to him. Not to mention he needed a brake from the Weasley family. He loved them, he did, but being in the house only reminded him of everything they'd lost in the war.

"Harry, are you alright?"

Harry practically jumped out of his seat at Hermione's words. "Er- yea" he said "sorry, just got a little distracted."

"That's alright, I was just trying to tell you that Ron and I are going to head off to the prefect's cabin" she said. Harry nodded, they had gotten head boy and girl this year, and Harry was happy for them. But the only bad part was that now that they were gone, Harry was left alone with Ginny and Neville in their compartment. He glanced nervously at Ginny who was reading a book.

Harry had kind of expected to pick things up again with Ginny after the war ended, but then she was grieving the loss of a brother and Harry didn't want to pressure her, not to mention he was dealing with enough on his own. In the months since the war they'd drifted apart, being together felt weird because there was always a strange pressure for them to end up together.

Harry let out a sigh and stood up. "I'm going to use the loo" he mumbled as he turned to leave the compartment. He didn't really need to use the bathroom, but he needed some time alone.

He made his way through the train, and found his mind wandering again. It seemed to happen a lot, his mind would go somewhere else when he was doing something. He was brought back to reality when his body collided with another one.

"Watch it Potter!"

Harry collected himself and realized it had been Draco Malfoy who he'd plowed into. "Malfoy?" he said, probably sounding more surprised than he should.

"Yes, Potter. It's me" Draco said as he straightened his robes.

Harry rolled his eyes. "I'm just surprised you're coming back this year" he said.

Draco scowled at him and crossed his arms. "Sorry to disappoint Potter, but yes I'm coming back" he said "despite my family's name being ruined, mine in particular, I still have a right to an education."

"I never said you didn't" Harry said almost, almost, feeling bad for him.

"Whatever Potter, now if you don't mind getting out of my way" Draco sneered and Harry rolled his eyes and stepped out of the way. For some reason, his eyes were glued to Draco as he walked away. Harry closed his eyes and shook his head. He was starting to believe he was totally loosing it.

If Harry thought the train ride was unpleasant, what happened after was down right terrible. The second they got off the train Ron spoke the words that made Harry's heart sink

"What are those things?"

"Oh Gods Harry, they're not..." Hermione started, but then she placed a hand over her mouth.

"Theresals" Harry said as he placed a hand on a theresal's nose. Harry had been seeing them for years, that wasn't what upset him, what upset him that all around him his classmates were reaching out to the theresals and asking nervously what they were and how come they'd never been here before.

Harry was vaguely aware of Hermione explaining to Ron what theresals were and what was required for someone to see one, but he was mostly aware of Draco standing a few feet from him, completely alone and stroking a theresal's nose. "I'll be right back" Harry mumbled before walking over to Draco.

Apparently he didn't notice Harry or didn't care because he had no reaction to Harry's arrival next to him. "They're called theresals" Harry said "you can only see them after you've seen death."

"I know what they are Potter" Draco said, his expression remaining blank. "I've been seeing them since 6th year."

Harry's heart sank, he really wanted to ask who Draco had seen die when they were only 15, but all that came out was "oh."

"You've been seeing them since the Diggory chap, I suppose?" Draco inquired. Harry simply nodded. "I thought you were bloody crazy 5th year, going on about horses pulling the carriages, but then the next year we came back and..." Draco let his hand drop from the theresal's nose and cleared his throat. "Bloody things are ugly-ass creatures."

Harry let out a small laugh. "Yea, well see you around Malfoy" he said and Draco gave a small nod. Harry walked away surprised, he was completely sure that was the most civil conversation he'd ever had with the boy.

That night Harry lay in his bed staring at the ceiling. He wasn't surprised he couldn't sleep, he'd hardly been sleeping since the war ended. He did his best to sneak out of bed, grab his cloak, and leave the tower without waking anybody up. He wandered the castle for a while, but eventually he decided to go to the astronomy tower. He really liked it up there and he silently prayed that there wasn't any couples up there making out. But of course, there was.

Only it wasn't a typical couple considering it appeared only one of them to be into it. The girl was rubbing her hand on the guy's thigh and sucking on his neck, but he looked like he could care less. Harry almost fell over when he realized who the couple was. It was Draco Malfoy and Pansy Parkinson.

Harry took a step closer, not sure why he was so intrigued by this scene. He'd heard rumors of Draco's... adventures with girls at Hogwarts, so he wasn't all that surprised, but hearing about it and seeing it are two different things. Not to mention the detail that Draco looked down right bored with the situation. Harry thought he might be imagining it, but when Pansy trailed her hand a little further up his thigh Draco literally shoved her away. "Don't touch me Parkinson" he spat.

"What is your problem Draco?" Pansy insisted. "Why don't you want me anymore?"

Harry watched as Draco stood up off the ground and walked over to the railing. "I never wanted you" he told her. Pansy looked like she'd been punched.

"Why would you say that? We used to hook up all the time, and you definitely looked like you wanted it" she said as she walked up behind him and placed her hands on his hips.

Draco instantly twirled around and shoved her away. "Go. Away." She stared at him, looking like she was on the verge of tears, but Draco didn't look too well either.

"Fine!" Pansy shouted before turning and leaving the tower. Draco turned back around and placed his elbows on the railing, cradling his head in his hands.

Harry didn't really think through his next move, he just did it. He pulled of his cloak and said "trouble in paradise Malfoy?"

Draco turned his head, his expression angry. "Potter, what're you- how long have you been here?" he asked.

Harry was thankful it was dark because he felt his cheeks turn pink. "Long enough to see you throw away an easy shag" he said.

Draco turned and put his head back in his hands. Harry slowly walked over and leaned against the railing next to Draco. "Yea well not everyone's got a perfect little ready-made relationship like you've got with the she-weasel" he said.

Before Harry could help it, he laughed. Draco turned and looked at him like he was crazy. "We're not together" he said.

Draco raised an eyebrow. "Why?"

Harry gave a small shrug. "We don't work" he said "the war screwed us up. She lost a brother and I lost a... everything. It doesn't work." Draco stared at him for a few moments, his expression blank. Harry started feeling uneasy so he added "why do you care Malfoy?"

"Oh, what isn't interesting about the Golden Boy's life?" Draco said sarcastically.

"Shut up, will you?" Harry spat. Draco gave a small snort and stared out at the night sky. The boys stood there in silence for a while. It was kind of awkward, and Harry didn't really know why he was still there.

After about five minutes of silence, Harry considered leaving, but then Draco finally spoke up. "Why did you do it?" he asked.

"What are you talking about?" Harry asked.

"The night of the battle" Draco said, avoiding Harry's eyes as he spoke. "In the room of requirement. You risked your life to save mine. Why?"

Harry was shocked, he hadn't been expecting that. He knew Draco wouldn't thank him, but he didn't think he'd demand an explanation. "I don't know" Harry said "what was I supposed to do, let you die?"

"Yes" Draco said simply.

"Well I couldn't do that" Harry said. Draco rolled his eyes, but didn't say anything. After a few moments Harry added "why did you do it?"

Draco didn't seem phased. "I don't know what you're talking about Potter" he spat.

"Yes you do Malfoy" Harry said "the night at the Malfoy Manor, they asked you to identify me. You knew it was me, and you pretended you didn't."

"That's not true" Draco mumbled "I didn't know it was you."

"Liar" Harry said. "You knew and you didn't say anything. And then when we were wrestling, and I was trying to take your wand, you let go. You let me take it. Don't pretend you didn't."

"Potter" Draco groaned and placed his head in his hands.

"You know it's true" Harry insisted "so don't pretend I'm some great person for saving you. You did the same thing." For some reason that Harry couldn't figure out he reached over and placed a hand on Draco's shoulder.

Draco slowly turned his head to look at Harry. Harry's eyes almost bulged out of his head when he saw that Draco's eyes were watery. "You should've let me die Potter" he said quietly.

"I couldn't, I-" Harry started, but his words stuck in his throat when a tear rolled down Draco's cheek. Harry instinctively lifted his hand to Draco's face and wiped it away. Draco didn't react, he just stared at Harry with a confused expression. When Harry realized what he'd done he face turned bright red. He was about to explain away what he'd done when Draco did something even stranger.

Draco grabbed Harry's cheeks and kissed him.

Harry didn't even have time to react because the second it started, it was over. Draco shoved Harry away from his and stepped back. His expression was a combination of utter confusion and rage. "Leave me alone Potter!" he yelled.

"Me? What- you-" Harry rambled, still reeling from the kiss. He had no idea what was going on.

"Shove off Potter!" Draco screamed, way too loud considering they were out past curfew. "Don't ever touch me again, you poof"

Harry held his hands up in defense. "What! You're the one who-" he started, only he didn't have time to finish his sentence because Draco stormed out of the tower leaving Harry alone and confused.

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