Harry blew out a breath of smoke, as he watched Draco and Snape waltz back into the castle arms wrapped around each other laughing. Harry sighed as he stubbed his cigarette out on the wall of the astronomy tower as he gazed at the clock. It was well past curfew as always, they had gone the same place they had for god knows how long. He knew for certain 4 months. That was how long it had been since he started watching them. Draco and Snape would leave the castle around half seven to eight o'clock and return sometime after midnight, always in high spirits and without a care in the world.

He knew where they had been, Malfoy Manor. Now that doesn't seem so strange except for the fact he knew his godfather was residing there. That was why they were going to see his godfather Sirius Black. Apparently Draco was like a son to him and he was Lucius Malfoys' fiancé. He and Snape went to see him at least three times a week. What hurt Harry the most was the fact that Sirius never told him. So he had ceased contact with him, didn't owl him, answer his fire calls, refused to go with Ron and Hermione to Grimmauld place or any sort of contact what so ever.

He would not be hurt again.

So here he was lazing about the astronomy tower, doing homework and having a smoke. Sid cigarette may or may not contain drugs depending on who asked. He had taken to doing his homework after hours, away from prying eyes, most importantly Ron and Hermione. It was stupid really but lately they had been so over bearing, and Hermione. God, all she did was moan and whine on Harrys' grades, which had taken a surprising increase since he started focusing more, and she dared to accuse him of cheating on tests. Bitch. So he did his work after hours and away from the pair.

He was just packing up his finished homework when he heard loud footsteps and raised voices.

"Draco stop please, don't cry" Snapes' concerned voice vibrated across the room, when the door burst open and a distraught Draco come in, tears streaming down his face. He was followed by a concerned Snape. They both stopped in their tracks when they saw him. Dracos' face twisted into anger and pure hatred, while Severus was a mix of fear, annoyance, embarrassment and … guilt?

"Potter what are you doing up here after curfew?" Snape growled the annoyance coming through, which was conflicted with a surprisingly cute blush adorning the potions masters face.

"Homework sir" Harry replied in monotone, then as he looked at Malfoys' face, he spitefully added, "Where have you been Professor, and with a student after hours and all. I am sure the board of governors would like to know that one of their… esteemed professors has been taking a young boy out of ground repeatedly after curfew. Then he is caught with his arms wrapped around said boy, laughing away and being at what could be called a… inappropriate distance." Both paled, Draco looked furious, whereas Snape looked scared, probably at the threat of losing his job.

"Or even better maybe they would like to know you are meeting an escaped convict who is currently residing in Malfoy manor. But why should I even bother with the governors. I could skip them out completely and go directly to the Ministry of Magic. Have you all put in Azkaban, you, Malfoy, Jr and Sr and that MUTT that dares to call himself my godfather. I bet you would all love that, the family reunited forever. "At this point Harry could feel the tears straining to escape. He grabbed his bag hoping for a quick exit.

"How do you know that?" Snape gasped, grabbing onto Harrys' arm. Harry yanked it back before glaring at Malfoy.

"Ask your pathetic Godson." Harry snarled before racing out of the tower. He ran down to the stairs heading towards Gryffindor common room. He had to stop half way to catch his breath and by the time he got into the common room he was sobbing and exhausted. Collapsing onto the sofa, he passed out, fully clothed with tears staining his cheeks.