Rain pelted the window. Draco sat quietly, watching the raindrops trickle down the glass. He sighed as a silent tear made its way across his cheek.

He laid his forehead against the window, his breath steaming up the pane. He gazed outside. His grey eyes flicked from one wet, rushing student to the next. He sighed again and shivered as more silent tears ran down his face.

He placed his head in his hands and closed his eyes. He couldn't do it; it was too much for him. A strangled scream escaped his lips as sobs overwhelmed him. He hoped no one was around to hear him cry.

Draco cleared his dry throat and rubbed his eyes. He glanced at his watch. He had been sat in the alcove for an hour. People were probably wondering where he was.

'Hello, Draco.'

Draco jumped and spun his head round, surprised to see Luna Lovegood standing there.

The fifth years blond hair was straw-like and messy, but her eyes were wide and clear. She smiled at him.

'What do you want?' He said gruffly.

She smiled again. 'I heard you crying.'

Draco stiffened, shocked that someone had heard him. 'I wasn't crying.'

Luna smiled for the third time. She tilted her head to the side and gazed at him sympathetically. Draco looked away. How had he not noticed her, anyway?

He heard delicate footsteps. She was coming to him.

He heard the wooden window seat creak as she sat down, felt her body heat as she leaned closer, and smelt her soft, pinewood smell.

He was sure she was going to kiss him. He wasn't sure whether he wanted her to.

Her arms reached around his waist, and pulled him into a soft hug.

'I won't tell anyone I saw you crying.'

Draco wrapped his arms around her and pulled her closer, enjoying the closeness and friendliness. He smiled contentedly.

'Thank you.' He murmured into her hair.

Minutes passed before she drew back. She cupped his face in her hands and looked into his steel grey eyes. He looked back into her blue ones. They stayed like that for a while longer, lost in thought.

'Secret friends?' she said quietly. He nodded, slightly confused by what had happened. She smiled, and then leaned forward. She kissed him lightly on the cheek, stood up and happily skipped away, humming softly to herself as Draco watched. He found himself humming too.