"Ummm Harry?"
"Yes my dear? How are you feeling?"
"G-good… ummm…"
"Is something wrong? Are you hungry again?"
"N-no I just… umm… could I… maybe… take a bath…"
"Ah of course, you have been sitting in that bed for well over a day now and you probably haven't had time to bathe in longer than that. Considering you were returning from the Chamber of Secrets I imagine you are feeling a bit filthy yes?"
She nodded shyly, and waited for her caretaker to stand next to the bed while helping her stand, and then walk, across the room to the add-on lavatory. Once there he gently set her down before starting her water.
"Do not fret my dear, once the water is to your liking I will go and fetch some towels while you disrobe and hide beneath the rather foamy bubbles that I have added. That will also give me time to change the bed sheets for you."
As he turned to leave a hand reached out and grabbed a hold of his cloak.
"H-Harry…"
"Hmm?"
"Could you… help me umm…"
"Ah you are not feeling quite up to strength yet."
She nodded in shyly, before the boy helped her up and began to undress her. It was an odd feeling for the youngest Weasley, being stripped down in front of a boy she barely knew, despite the fact that he was keeping his eyes closed in respect. His hands were gentle, and yet there was a power and nimbleness to them that surprised the first year, a feeling of comfort and security surrounded her, even with something so demeaning.
After all was said and done she draped her arm across his shoulders, allowing him to aid her into the tub, where she stood for a moment.
"Now then, that towel hmm?"
"Y-yes please."
When he returned however, she was still standing, albeit bracing herself on a nearby wall.
"Oh my apologies my dear," he muttered turning away instantly, "I did not realize that…"
"It's okay… I mean you are doing all of this for me and…" What the hell was she doing? Letting some boy look at her naked? And yet… there was a desire inside her that to see something in his eyes. A spark of enjoyment, a flash of lust, approval… just something that would tell her she was attractive, that she could be more than just a skinny little shy girl with no friends. "And I want you to look."
The way his eyes raked over her form sent more than a few pleasant shivers through her body and to her core.
"You are very lovely my dear, do not let anyone tell you otherwise."
"Th-thank you…"
"Now into the water, you still need to get clean… if you don't I will be forced to wash you myself ." The huskiness in his voice gave her a moment of doubt, that maybe she should take him up on his offer…
...
"Look who it is Fred"
"Indeed George, apparently the Lord of Slytherin has seen fit to attend an audience with us."
Harry responded by extending his arm towards Draco, who reached into his pocket and placed a few Galleons into the raven-haired boy's hand, grumbling the entire time.
"I am curious as to how you know such a thing, would you care to explain?"
"Oh forgive us"
"Oh Slytherin Lord"
"We are but humble pranksters"
"Not worthy of your inquiries"
"Also Pansy Parkinson is a gossip"
Again the hand was extended, earning more grumbles from the blonde, who pulled out even more coins to give to the boy.
"Any chance you"
"Will explain to us "
"Why heir Malfoy"
"Keeps giving you money?"
The Potter Lord grinned, "We made a few wagers before coming here based on your reactions, thus far Draco is losing… badly."
"Such freaking crap…" said boy mumbled.
"So now that the introductions are done we can get down to business what are you willing to give up for…"
"Actually we just showed up to tell you"
"To bugger off"
"And also"
"Give you a 'going away present'."
Moments later a red dust dropped from the ceiling, covering the two Slytherins in what appeared to be a very 'Gryffindor' shade of crimson. The two older boys burst into laughter, even to the extent of falling on the ground. Neither noticed that Draco had, reluctantly, pulled out yet another handful of coins to give to his Lord.
"Well Draco it appears you were wrong."
"My apologies my Lord, I thought they would be a bit more mature than Ron."
Harry shrugged, before turning to leave, "It appears you were mistaken, they did not value their sister as much as we presumed. A pity, well regardless she will simply…"
The boy-who-lived halted in his steps, a smirk appearing on his face as he turned towards the two older students who were now pointing Wands at him.
"What did you do to Ginny?"
"Ah, not as funny anymore is it?" Harry inquired, before extending his hand, and earning a groan of annoyance from Draco before handing over more Galleons.
"Seriously how the hell could you guess that ."
"Simple Draco, people are predictable. Perhaps I will use this to buy Miss Parkinson a Christmas gift, do you think she would prefer jewelry or lingerie?"
"OUR SISTER!"
"NOW!"
"Now now no need to be rude, after all as far as you know hexing me might ensure that you never see her again."
Reluctantly the two weapons were lowered, although neither boy appeared any less hostile.
"Let us try this again shall we, what are you willing to give up for your sister's return?"
Fred gritted his teeth, biting back the response before George put a comforting hand on his brother's shoulder. "What do you want Potter?"
"First and foremost, the map."
"I don't know what you are talking about"
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