Ghosts ✔️

Chapter 48

{Hello, I finished that paper I mentioned a few chapters ago so I was able to finally get to writing an update. I'm sorry it's later than usual, but I'm happy to not have missed an upload day, and I came back with a long (for this story) chapter.

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"What exactly is there to show around? It's just... nature."

"I take it you've never gone exploring much?", Harry asked with a laugh.

"Try ever. I was doing 'pureblood' activities that weren't very fun, other than learning the piano. Have you?"

"I wasn't allowed out much as a child, so I enjoyed it every chance I got. You had to learn to love nature when you're living in the woods horcrux hunting."

"I'm not a fan of bugs. Or dirt."

"There's extra clothes in the car in case. But we have magic if you do get dirty you know", Harry teased.

"Just dazzle me with this nature."

Harry grabbed everything from the car, refusing Draco's help. After Draco complained, Harry entrusted him with the camera.

"It's a 15 minute hike, is that alright?"

"Is this you politely telling me I need to exercise?", Draco retorted, raising an eyebrow as he followed Harry down a path.

"It's not, but feel free to join me anytime I work out."

"I don't think that would be a good idea."

"Why not?", Harry asked, tilting his head in confusion.

"I'm... easily distracted."

"What could you possibly be distracted by?"

"Things", Draco replied airily, pretending to take interest in a flower.

"Marigold."

"Hmm?"

"That's a marigold. Symbolizes positive emotions and energy, but can also symbolize a person's internal light."

"Oh. When did you get into plants?", Draco asked, plucking one of the flowers and twirling it between his fingers.

"Luna is very into these kinds of symbolic things. She would tell me about all kinds of plants and what they meant. It's quite interesting, so she let me read some books of hers."

"You'll have to tell me more."

Harry did just that as they made their way to his spot. Draco collected all of the ones that had meanings he liked, and snapped a few pictures. By the time they got to Harry's clearing next to a little stream, all Draco needed was a grass blade to complete the bouquet. After tying it off and casting a stasis charm, he tucked it into his back pocket and helped an oblivious Harry set up the blanket.

"Perfect", Harry said with a smile, dropping onto the blanket.

"Almost."

"Almost?"

"I always knew you needed help accessorizing", Draco teased, presenting Harry with the bouquet.

Pure happiness radiated off of Harry's face, and Draco was happy to have caught the smile on camera.

"This is for me?"

"Of course it's for you. Who else would it be for?"

"I dunno. Your mother?"