Chapter Text
Today is 1st September.
Tom is in his fourth year at Hogwarts.
"Tom!" A soft but excited voice rose.
Oh, it's Harry's.
Harry, Tom's best friend, and the only one.
Tom thought it is not necessary to have many friends. 'Cause it sounds so stupid.
Harry is enough.
Like a forgotten melody, the past pulled him back to three years ago.
"May I sit here? Everywhere else is full."
Tom raised his head.
There was a little boy who had disheveled black hair and emerald-green eyes like jewels.
"Of course you can." Said Tom.
Having said this, he bowed his head and turned back to his book.
The boy sat down placidly.
After a while, he broke the silence again.
"I'm Harry, what is your name?"
Harry smiled sweetly, swinging his legs back and forth.
“Tom."
Tom's sight did not leave his book.
"Okay, Tom. Nice to meet you. What book are you reading? It looks like Charms' book."
Harry seemed so curious.
Tom gave him a look, nodding.
"Oh, you must so studious. I prefer hands-on practice over reading."
Harry waved his wand in his hand.
Tom had not done anything with his wand by that time.
"What can you do?"
"Well, a lot. I always used my daddy's wand secretly. Like this."
Harry aimed his wand at Tom's book and whispered a spell.
"Wingardium Leviosa."
Then, the book floated up and landed in his hand.
"I'll do it."
Tom copied what Harry did.
But the book merely floated a little before sinking back down.
"Wow! You are well done! When I first tried this, I even could not maintain it for few seconds!"
Tom froze for a second.
It wasn't sarcasm—it was just like Harry giving a genuine compliment from the heart.
Merely compliment.
"What's up? Tom." Harry said curiously. His sight was soft and gentle.
"What are you want from me?" Tom asked. He can't believe Harry was sincere, temporarily.
"Hmm...want you be my friend? Could it be?"
Harry looked uncertain.
Oh, I think maybe this short fic can become a long fic.
When Tom and Harry made friends, Tom will have a nice life.
Like
Harry was sorted into Slytherin 'cause his rebellion. And he can help Tom fend off some harsh words from other snake.
OR
When there was no school, Harry invited Tom to Potter manor.
and more.