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“Draco?” asked Harry, turning towards him. Draco picked his head up off of Harry’s shoulder.
“Yeah?”
“I think we should come out,” stated Harry, a determined expression on his face.
Draco cocked his head as a wide smile spread across his face.
“Are you sure you’re ready?” Draco asked. Harry nodded.
“I think so. I love you, and I want people to know. I don’t want us to hide anymore.”
Draco smiled, but a bit of concern glinted in his eyes. Harry noticed.
“Is that okay with you? I know you’re already out as gay, but to be with me…? I know it’ll be a shock for your family,” Harry said, frowning.
Draco had already thought about this. Heck, he had thought about coming out with Harry more than anything. He really wanted to do this.
“Of course! If someone has a problem, I can deal with it. I want to be with you more than anything else.” Draco nuzzled his head into Harry’s robes. “I don’t really fancy making a big scene though, so can we take it one step at a time?” Draco asked, slightly afraid of Harry’s reaction.
“Of course, Draco. Of course,” replied Harry.
Harry stepped into the common room. Ron and Hermione were sitting by the fire, Hermione reviewing Ron’s essay while he anxiously awaited her critique. Ron looked up and noticed Harry.
“Harry, care for a game of chess? Hermione’s just doing homework,” he said, shooting her a playful look.
“Your homework.” she corrected, earning a chuckle from Harry. He always felt at ease around his friends, and knew this couldn't go badly.
“Sure mate, but first, think we could talk?” Harry said, sitting down next to Hermione, who glanced up curiously.
“Uh, sure.” responded Ron, who began to set up a game of Wizard’s chess. Harry cleared his throat.
“Well, it’s kind of important.” Ron and Hermione both looked concerned, so Harry got to the point before they tried to guess what he was going to say.
“The first thing you need to know… is that I’m bi.”
Ron blinked.
“Right. Okay.” There was a pause. “Wait, does that mean-” Hermione groaned.
“That means he likes boys,” she whispered to Ron. Harry felt quite uncomfortable. Ron still looked slightly skeptical.
“So you’re gay? I’m so glad you told us!” said Ron, causing Hermione to smack a hand to her forehead in exasperation.
“Well, no. I’m bisexual, which means I like girls and boys,” he said, blushing violently. Ron nodded, feeling a bit stupid.
“Oh, well that makes sense, I suppose. I’m glad you told us, but how did you realize?” Hermione elbowed him sharply. “Ow! I-I mean, why tell us now? Not like I’m saying he needs proof or something!” Ron recovered, shooting a glare at Hermione. Harry decided to go ahead and tell them.
“Because… I’m seeing someone.” Hermione smirked knowingly. Ron’s eyebrows shot into his hairline.
“Who? Harry, come on, tell us!” Ron begged before Hermione elbowed him again.
“He’s about to tell us, you prat,” she snapped, but her smile was contagious. The name was on the tip of Harry’s tongue.
“Malfoy.”
There was silence before Hermione broke out into a fit of giggles, perplexing both Harry and Ron.
“I knew it!” she gasped, air barely escaping her lungs. Harry smiled. Hermione was always quite observant, and he hadn’t been the best at hiding it. Hermione grabbed Ron by the shoulders, still laughing uncontrollably. “Oh, Ron, I can’t believe you couldn’t tell! It was so obvious!” she looked up into his eyes and grinned before pulling away. Ron frowned slightly.
“Harry… Malfoy? But he’s- he’s…” Ron trailed off, failing to find the words. Harry was undeterred.
“I love him, Ron. He cares about me, he really does.” Harry said confidently. Ron nodded, processing this.
“You really love him, then? You love Draco Malfoy?” he asked. Harry nodded.
“Then that’s fantastic, Harry. Bloody fantastic.”
Harry smiled as Hermione wrapped the two of them in a hug.