Muggle Studies

"Today, class, we're going to listen to a muggle contraption called a radio. Does any one who is not muggle born know what this device does?"

Neville raised his hand. "We have one in our common room that has been enchanted to work. It plays music out of two little boxes."

"Correct. I am a fan of Country music, not that hardcore stuff that most teenagers like, but I'm sure you won't mind."

The class shook their head. No homework? They were just going to listen to the radio? How much cooler could this class be?

"Unfortunately, we can not just sit here and listen to music; it is not a very good lesson. We have to have some work. So, I would like you to each finish your essay about fourwheelers, as I am sure that you haven't got it completed yet.

Harry pulled out his parchment and a quill, but just then a song came on that reminded him of the first time he had told Draco he loved him. They had been sitting in the Gryffindor common room, listening to the radio.

~*~

One word, that's all was said,
Something in your voice called me, turned my head.
Your smile captured me, you were in my future as far as I could see.
And I dont know how it happened, but it happens still.
You ask me if I love you, if I always will...

"Do you promise?" The blonde's eyes were like a void, emotion hidden deeply behind the silvery lenses.

"Always. I will always love you, Draco." The other boy smiled, brushing midnight hair from in front of emerald eyes. The sweetness in his smile and the sincerity of his voice were enough to convince Draco. But... he still had to ask.

"When?"

Well, you had me from "Hello"
I felt love start to grow the moment I looked into your eyes,
You won me, it was over from the start.
You completely stole my heart, and now you won't let go.
I never even had a chance you know?
You had me from "Hello"

"When we first met, in Madame Malkin's. Do you remember?" Harry asked.

Draco nodded. "I remember."

"That's when. You're silky voice... You're mercury eyes and pale hair. I loved you then, I just didn't know it."

"Why did you turn me down, turn my friendship down?"

Inside I built a wall so high around my heart, I thought I'd never fall.
One touch, you brought it down
Bricks of my defenses scattered on the ground
And I swore to me that I wasn't going to love again
The last time was the last time I'd let someone in

"I had no friends, at that point."

Draco nodded, he knew this. Harry had told him a lot, including his past, present, and dreams for the future. "You could have had me," the blonde told him, raising an eyebrow.

"Yes, but I was scared. I didn't understand what I was feeling. All my life, I'd been abused and hated, and it got to where I just didn't care anymore, I didn't feel. In that brief moment, that brief conversation, that wall was knocked down. I felt." Shining green eyes stared deep into silver ones, willing him to understand.

"Oh."

Well, you had me from "Hello"
I felt love start to grow the moment I looked into your eyes,
You won me, it was over from the start.
You completely stole my heart, and now you wont let go.
I never even had a chance you know?
You had me from "Hello"

"I was scared then, Draco, but I've always been yours."

"What about the Chang girl?" Draco's lower lip pouted in a way that Harry found irresistible--so he didn't resist. Instead, he pulled the smaller boy closer for a kiss.

"Who?"

"Hello." Draco's eyes glinted, teasingly.

"I love you, too, Draco." Harry smiled, lighting up his face.

Draco took Harry's face in his hands. "I love you, Harry."

~*~

The song ended, and Harry glanced over at the Slytherin. His Slytherin. To his surprise, Draco was looking at him, as well.

Draco smiled. He mouthed a question at Harry. "Do you remember?"

There was no need for Draco to explain the question. Harry simply nodded.

"I love you."