Pansy, Astoria and Draco sat on the couches of the common room. Astoria was clipping Draco's nails and Pansy was filing them into shape. "I wanted to punch him so badly." Astoria admitted.

"He called me a death eater by accident." Draco commented sadly.

"Honestly Draco. What do you see in him?" Pansy asked. "He's an asshole."

"He's not asshole. He's actually really sweet and nice and funny." Draco defended. "Oh and Snape apparently left me money in case something happened."

"So you don't have to become a stripper." Astoria said.

"Yeah. Wait why am I the only one getting the manicure?" Draco asked.

Pansy sighed. "We are going to show Potter what he's missing. I also have a facial for us and tomorrow we'll do your hair. I invited Granger to sit with us and so Weasley will come along. That leads Potter towards us and you are going to flirt with two Slytherins that offered help."

Draco looked at his friends with a weird look. "Is this what you did to get Blaise to notice you?"

Astoria laughed. "She did more actually. She worked her curves into it."

Pansy nodded, not even blushing. "I wanted him to see what he as missing out."

"So I'm just going to show him my worth? That's nice." Draco relaxed and let them work the magic.

They made facials, hair treatments, and lasting they gave Draco a pore strip that Hermione had given Pansy when she asked for one. She knew how Pansy took care of her face so it was a way to bond with her better. They all went to sleep and then in the morning the girls attacked him with makeup. "What the hell?"

"Hush child." Astoria said applying some makeup.

"We are just accenting your beauty. Besides it's not noticeable." Pansy reassured.

After a whilst Draco looked in a mirror. His jaw line looked sharper, his cheek bones shaped his face and the best thing was how his hair looked. "I was already hot but now I look like a Greek god."

The girls chuckled and hooked elbows with him. They walked out and got in a triangle formation with Draco being the head. As they walked into the Great Hall people kept looking at him like there was a new aura around him. Pansy and Astoria smiled at each other knowing their plan had worked when they saw Harry glance over at Draco and kept a blushed. Draco had made sure to sit where Harry could clearly see him.  Pansy sat down next to Blaise and smirked. "Potter can't stop looking at you Draco."

Draco looked up to meet Harry's forest green eyes. Draco smirked and winked at him before turning his attention back at his friends. "This is bloody brilliant." He exclaimed.

"We know." Both Pansy and Astoria said in unison.

Hermione, Ginny and Luna went over and sat down with them. "I see that you got a special treatment." Ginny pointed out.

"Don't worry Draco, it's just a matter of minutes before Harry and Ron come over." Luna smiled at her cousin brightly. "I hope you feel better today."

"I certainly am feeling better." Draco grabbed a bagel and put cream and strawberries on it not noticing that Harry and Ron had sat down shortly after. Harry was left to sit in front of Draco so that they would have to make a conversation. Draco looked up and raised an eyebrow at the raven boy before taking a bite of his bagel.

Ron got some toast bacon and eggs for him and Harry and Hermione groaned in protest. "No. Eat fruit first." She got plain yogurt for her and her two friends. Hermione then put some granola on each and then prepared hers with blackberries, apple, and raspberries. On Ron's she put strawberries, purple grapes, and pear. Lastly on Harry's she got grapes, kiwi, and apple. "After you finish this you can eat anything else you want. Honestly, you two need to eat fruit."

Ginny and Draco chuckled at Hermione but Luna grabbed some yogurt and did the same. Pansy was getting impatient since the two boys weren't talking. It was part for her next move she nodded at Ginny. "You know Draco," Ginny looked at him shyly, "you're eyes are really... beautiful."

Draco looked shocked at bed but he got the plan immediately. "Not as beautiful as....your freckles."

Astoria smirked and leaned in on Draco. "I really like this cologne."

"Have you been working out?" Theo added oblivious of the situation. Harry finally looked like he was paying attention.

"No I just am naturally good looking." Harry held back the urge to nod his head. Pansy nodded her head again calling off the plan noticing signs of jealousness on Harry. They all went back to their little talks whilst Draco and Harry just looked at each other.

"By the way we have double potions with Slytherins today." Hermione announced.

Harry nodded still looking st Draco who shot him an apologetic look. Harry gave him a small smile as to say that it was ok. Draco nodded and continued eating.  Harry finished his yogurt and reached out for bacon but Hermione slapped his hand. "I feel loved Hermione."

"Did you finish the yogurt?" Harry nodded. "Ok just don't eat a lot of bacon. It's not healthy Harry."

"But do you love me? You slapped my hand."

Hermione smiled widely at humans messed up his hair but it was already messy. "Of course I do. You're my brother now, remember?" Harry nodded.

They all finished their food and walked to class. Pansy and Blaise played around, Theo and Astoria talked between the two, Harry decided to give Ron and Hermione some space so they could talk in hopes they could have a new kind of relationship, Luna and Ginny had gone off to their classes, snd that left Draco and Harry together. Harry couldn't take his eyes off of him so occasionally he glanced at him. Draco noticed every time Harry would glance at him and felt proud of it. "I'm guessing you're going to do Quidditch this year." Draco said.

"Wha-umm er- yeah I am." Harry stuttered.

"Get ready for a crushing defeat against Slytherins. I'm not playing but Blaise is a chaser, Theo is a keeper, and Pansy is a beater." Draco smirked at Harry.

"Gryffindor will win, I'm the star seeker." Harry stated.

"Let's make a bet then." Draco said making things interesting. "The loser has to..."

"Buy the winner a butter beer?" Harry suggested.

"I don't really like butter beers. If Gryffindor wins I'll buy you a butter beer but if Slytherin wins you have to let me borrow a sweater that I genuinely like. Deal?" Draco extended his hand and Harry shook it. "Get ready to lose. Scared Potter?"

"You wish." Harry smirked back at him playfully. Draco held back his urge to smile. Harry on the other hand switched his smirk for a smile and chuckled to himself.

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Potions. If Harry could describe potions it would be dreadful. At least he got a good view of Draco the whole time. Across the tables Ron was currently loving potions since Hermione was always next to him and it was better to have a couple with them because no one would third-wheel. Ron loved how her hair would puff out with frizziness because of the potions. Hermione smiled when she saw him staring at her with a spark in his eyes. "Hermione do you want to go out with me?"

Blaise and Pansy looked up from the book and looked at Hermione who looked paralysed. "I'm sorry Ron. It's just, I'm sorry."

There was an awkward moment between all of them before Pansy moved over to Hermione and asked her a random question about the potion. Ron frowned all class long and gave Hermione her space. Finally the teacher called everyone's attention. "Next time you come you will be having an exam of various potions do study page 200 to 394. Class is dismissed."

Harry turned to Draco, "Draco, can we study tonight."

"Sure. I promise I won't bail on you today." Draco grabbed his things and left.

In the afternoon after lunch Ron and Harry sat underneath a tree studying. Ron sighed thinking about Hermione "Harry your gay,"

"Bi, actually" Harry corrected not glancing up from his book.

"Bi, sorry. But would you ever consider dating me?" Ron asked thoughtful.

"No." Harry simply answered still reading.

"What? Why? What's wrong with me?" Ron asked sitting up.

Harry sighed and closed his book. "You're not my type. Is this about Hermione?"

"Why would she say no?" Ron asked directly.

"Why don't you ask her? If you care about her go and ask her why she said no. She might be insecure about it because it will change your relationship with her. So far you two have only been on study dates. She likes you but you know how she is." Harry opened the book again and scribbled down some notes on the side.

"Why are you reading?"

"Draco blew off his tutoring time with me yesterday. On top of that we have a test and if I don't pass it Hermione will pester me about it. Now go talk to her, you're a good listener so just listen to what she has to say mate." Ron nodded and left Harry to his book.

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Ron found Hermione in the first place he looked in. The library. He walked over to her and sat down, Hermione glanced up her book and sighed. "Yes Ron?"

"Look, I'm sorry I made you feel uncomfortable in potions and Harry said that you might be afraid that our relationship will change because it will. Not for the worst but for the better and-"

"Breath." Hermione said smiling. "He's right. I am afraid because well, remember I said that it was worse getting expelled?" Ron nodded. "In the muggle world I didn't have anyone and so losing you it's scary for me."

Ron stood up and sat next to her taking her hand. "I promise that I won't leave your side. I'm here if you need me I just wanted to take the next step and it's ok if you need time or if you just don't want to. I'm still here for you."

Hermione scooted closer and kissed his cheek. "I would love to go on that date with you. I'm sorry I made you feel awful."

Ron hugged her tightly. "Apology accepted because everything worked out. Now I'll let you read in peace."

He was about to stand up when Hermione pulled his hand down. "Oh no you're not. You're studying with me." Ron chuckled and leaned over to look at the book better.

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Harry was still studying under the tree when Draco had gone over and sat with him. Harry closed his book and looked at Draco who just sat there in silence. "What's on your mind?"

Draco sighed. "I'm sorry I ditched you yesterday it was... a hard day. Theo and I were going to become strippers."

"Why?" Harry questioned.

"Yeah. My dad disowned me because of the newspaper that apparently guards can give them if it involves them and apparently they can write to a "loved" one about it. Then when McGonagal called me to her office it was to see the portrait of my godfather. Apparently he left me some money." Draco said not meeting Harry's eyes.

"If it was about money I have enough money because of my parents, godfather, and a little from moony and some from the ministry since it was their way to thank me for saving everyone. I'm not bragging I'm offering you some money." Harry smiled at him kindly but Draco still looked forward. "Why a stripper though?"

"Because I'm obviously hot!" Draco exclaimed. "Come on let's go study in our room."