Draw The Line

The Sixth Party: Chapter 34

A/N: Before you read this I just want to let you know that there is mild smut in this chapter. It's extremely light – clothes stay on – but I still thought I should let you guys know before you read. You'll know when it starts, because it's pretty obvious. Happy reading!

Draco had returned from dinner early to start his homework for the weekend, while Pansy and Blaise stayed in the great hall. He pulled out his potions textbook then, flipping to the chapter he had to read to do the required essay. The fire was burning in the grate and he felt the warmth from it on his legs. A sigh escaped his lips as he shrunk lower into the cushions, grateful for the silence of the common room.

Just as he was about to dive into his reading, though, the door slammed open and in came two shouting boys. Draco groaned as he turned around to see who had just busted through the door, finding Dean and Seamus loaded down with alcohol.

They seemed to notice Draco then, too, calling over to him, "Hey, glad you're here, mind helping out. We got a bit much."

Draco swung his legs down off the couch and headed over to them to take a couple bottles wordlessly, setting them on the table with practiced ease. The two other boys noticed the regal air Draco had about him as he placed the bottles down on the table, attributing it to his upbringing.

"Harry'll be here soon," Seamus said with a bit of a sly grin.

"Why would I care when Potter will get here," Draco said with a slight scowl, but it didn't deter Seamus. If anything, it seemed to edge him on.

"You may be able to fool everyone else, but you can't fool me. I can see it in your eyes," Seamus said with a triumphant smile when Draco blushed lightly.

"Yeah, it's pretty obvious. You look at him too softly for you to truly hate him," Dean said, setting his own armful of alcohol down on the table.

"I don't-" Draco started.

"You do though," Dean said as the door opened, admitting Harry.

"Hey guys," Harry said, "wow you got a lot of alcohol this time." Harry took in the massive pile on the table.

"We were able to snag a lot today while everyone was eating. Figured we could use it for future games if we have extra," Seamus supplied.

"Have you finished all your homework yet?" Harry asked Draco, "I know you wanted to start on it."

"No, not yet. They came in before I could really start," Draco said, motioning to Dean and Seamus.

"Alright, well, there should still be some time before we start games and such if you want to work more. I'm going up to shower," Harry said, already heading up the stairs. Draco watched him go until his body disappeared.

"That's the look," Dean said, arm on Draco's shoulder and leaning into his ear.

Draco scoffed and walked over to his stuff to take up to his dorm, grumbling the whole way.

When Harry emerged from the shower he practically jumped, seeing Draco perched on his bed.

"Hey, didn't know you came up," Harry said, walking over to his trunk to get clothes to change into.

"Too noisy down there to study," Draco said, watching Harry as he walked over to Draco's bed.

Harry leaned down then and kissed Draco's forehead, "I can't blame you. They can get noisy."

"I can only imagine what sharing a dorm with them for six years was like," Draco grumbled, he didn't seem very intimidating though with the blush coating his cheeks.