Worlds Apart Chapter 13

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Worlds Apart

Chapter 13: McGonagall Steps Up

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The death of Albus Dumbledore was announced the next morning at breakfast. The entire school was silent and pale. Draco was paler than everyone. He was the last person Dumbledore had ever talked to. He looked up and down the Gryffindor table. Everyone was silent and pale. Everyone except for Antonio. The boy looked tired, but that was it. No emotion showed on his face. (Well… he has only been here for like two weeks) he thought. He looked at Harry, and his heart broke. Harry was looking up at the staff table, but his eyes were unfocused. A single tear rolled down his cheek. Draco took Harry’s hand into his and squeezed it reassuringly. Harry was pulled out of his trance and looked over at Draco. #You can cry, love…# Draco told his boyfriend.

Harry gave a small nod, but did not cry. He wiped the tear away and looked up and down the Gryffindor table.

$This is so depressing…$

#Yes… but… Dumbledore know…#

Harry’s eyes snapped over to Draco. $What?$

#I talked to Dumbledore in the kitchens last night… he told me that he felt as though death was waiting for him around every corner.#

$Oh… I see.$

#Are you gonna be ok?#

$Yes… I’m… just gonna miss him…$

#Me too.#

Professor McGonagall stood up and the entire Hall was silent. “I, Professor Minerva McGonagall, Deputy Headmistress of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, hereby accept the position of Headmistress due to the untimely death of Albus Dumbledore.” Her voice cracked as she choked back a sob. “That is, if the student body will accept me…” She stopped and looked around at all of the students.

The Hall was silent until a single person’s applause began. Her head snapped to the Gryffindor table and saw Draco Malfoy standing and clapping his hands. Then others stood—including Harry, Ron, and Hermione—and joined Draco. Soon the entire Great Hall was filled with thunderous applause. Professor McGonagall wiped her eyes and bowed her head gratefully to the students and favored Draco with one of her rare smiles.

Harry looked over at Draco and gave him a small peck on the lips. #Harry!#

$No one is watching. And besides… I’m really proud of you.$

#Thanks…# he smiled gently.

The clapping died down and a certain tension had been lifted. Most of the students were smiling a little bit. “Thank you. I believe that is all… if anyone feels like eating, please do so… All classes for today and Wednesday are canceled. Enjoy the rest of the day, and keep Albus in your thoughts and prayers.”

Harry and Draco looked at each other. #You feel like eating?#

$No…$

#Wanna go to our dorm? I’m sure we can find something to do in there.#

$Yeah.$ They both stood up, along with many others and left the Great Hall.

Harry and Draco’s room

Harry stepped into the room, followed closely by Draco. The portrait closed and Draco snaked his arms around Harry’s waist from behind and nuzzled the crook of his neck. Harry leaned back into him and sighed contently, closing his eyes.

“Gods, Harry! I love you so much!” Draco mumbled into Harry’s neck, sending shivers through the other boy.

“I love you too, Dray!” he murmured. They stood like that for a moment, just enjoying each other’s presence. Draco kissed Harry’s neck softly, and Harry moaned. Draco gave a small smile and turned Harry around in his arms. They kissed for a minute, then Harry pulled away. He led Draco over to the bed, and sat down. Draco grinned and leaned down, capturing Harry’s lips in a passionate kiss. Harry lay back, pulling Draco with him, and wrapped his arms around the blonde’s neck. Draco brought his hands up to Harry’s hair and moved his fingers through it, causing Harry to sigh again. That gave Draco the chance to slip his tongue inside Harry’s mouth and explore. Harry deepened the kiss and began pulling at the hem of Draco’s shirt.

“Boys!”

Both of them gasped and turned around to see Professor Snape’s surprised face. They scrambled off of each other and sat on the bed, red-faced and panting slightly. “Yes, Professor…?” Draco said slowly.

“I do believe it is time we have a ‘talk,’” Snape said, still eyeing the two blushing boys.
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Well! I'm sorry this was so uber short! I hope you liked it none-the-less! Please don't review me and tell me that you don't think that Harry would miss dumbledore due to the events that happened at the end of the 5ht book, because i am well aware of that! Thankies! Much love! Take it away dray-babe!

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