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“I made everyone keep their mouths shut,” Potter said. “I didn’t think it would work, but…” He shrugged again.

Draco studied his face, but hastily looked away when Potter’s eyes locked with his.

“Why are you telling me, then? How do you know I won’t go to the Prophet with this information?”

“I don’t,” Potter said.

“So…what, you don’t care?”

“No, that’s not it.”

Draco peeked at him when he didn’t continue.

“You know, I think it’s kind of endearing you kept up with me like that,” Potter said with a grin.

“Don’t flatter yourself,” Draco said with a dismissive gesture, gulping down his too hot tea. He made a face as the liquid burnt his mouth and the embarrassment burnt his cheeks.

“Half of it is probably untrue, though,” Potter muttered. There was something in his voice that made Draco frown.

“What?”

“What they write about me in the papers. I wouldn’t know, I never read it. Not anymore.”

“I see.” Draco gave him a suspicious glance while Potter went back to studying the bottle in his hands. Did that mean he hadn’t seen their picture? Some of his friends must have shown him at least. But he hadn’t brought it up yet, which made Draco even more uncomfortable than if he had been teased about it. Ugh, the prat was so bloody irritating!

Potter suddenly cleared his throat and leaned forward, resting his elbows on the table.

“So, how are you going to spend Christmas? Are you going to visit your mum in France?”

“Oh,” Draco said, grateful for the change in topic, but also slightly pleased Potter seemed to remember little details about his family. “Yes, I’m going to stay with her over the holidays. What about you?”

“Same as every year,” Potter said, as if Draco was supposed to know what that meant. Of course, Draco did know.

“Isn’t it weird, seeing your ex-girlfriend?” Draco asked in a seemingly innocent tone. He had read about Potter’s break up with the She-Weasel and had often wondered if they had gotten back together without the papers knowing about it.

“Oh, not at all,” Potter said. “Besides, she’s dating someone new now, so it’s all good.”

“I see,” Draco said, trying to mask his sudden nervousness. “So she doesn’t mind you bringing your new girlfriend over to her house for Christmas?”