Nervous energy filled Chanyeol as he woke before his alarm. He quickly stretched out and rolled out of his bed before walking over to his closet. By the time he had thrown on a pair of jeans and a plain shirt his alarm clock started to go off.

After tapping the obnoxious ringing off he made his way down to his family kitchen. There he spotted his mother cooking breakfast and his dad reading the newspaper while sipping on a mug of coffee.

“Good morning sweetheart, did you sleep well last night” his mother asked with a smile as she set the spatula down and walked over to plant a kiss on Chanyeol’s temple before wrapping her arms around him in a hug.

“I couldn’t fall asleep right away, I was too excited for today” he confesses as he hugs his mother back. He hears his father start to chuckle from his chair at the table.

“I think it was the same way for me” Chanyeol’s father says turning the page of his newspaper.

“Today we are just going to Diagon Alley to buy your books, what will you be like on September 1^st when it’s time to board the train, silly” Chanyeol’s mother says before walking back over to the stove top and flipping a pancake in the pan she had left. Felling even more jittery and excited Chanyeol walked over to the fridge and before pulling the door open crossed yesterday’s date off of the calendar hanging on it. Four more days, he thinks to himself as he pulls the jug of orange juice from the fridge.

With his glass of orange juice in hand Chanyeol walked towards the table and took an empty seat. While sipping from his cup he picked up and unfolded the letter from Hogwarts he had gotten in the mail two weeks ago. Being in a family where both of his parents were of natural wizarding talent the letter was no surprise, but still a welcome confirmation since Chanyeol had been nervous that he would not be invited as the days of summer stretched past. It also didn’t help that his birthday was in November so he had to wait for an extra school year to be invited closer to his twelfth birthday then eleventh.

“Where are you hoping to go first” Chanyeol’s father asked and Chanyeol looked up from his letter to see his father had set his newspaper down and was looking over at him with a smile on his face.

“Well I really want to get my wand” Chanyeol tells his father thinking about all the times he had imagined getting his wand and holding it in his two hands for the first time.

“Of course we can go their first, but we will also have to get your robes and textbooks too” Chanyeol’s mother says with a small chuckle as she lays a plate of food on the table in front of him. “Now eat up, you’re a growing boy” she says before ruffling his hair and taking her own seat before waving her own wand to beckon her and Chanyeol’s father’s plates over from where they were still on the kitchen counter by the stove.

 

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A trip to Diagon Alley is a natural occurrence in Chanyeol’s life, but this time it’s different, this time it is all about Chanyeol and not just a simple trip to the bank with his dad or a special book signing with his mom. He can’t help the bounce in his step that occurs once he steps out of the fireplace entry way he and his parents had taken and headed in the direction of the best wand shop in Diagon Alley.

“Welcome to Olivander’s the wand shop that Harry Potter bought his wand from way back in the day” a sales clerk says with a smile as Chanyeol walks into the store followed by both of his parents. “Let me guess first year at Hogwarts” the guy says with a wider smile as he steps out from behind the front desk and heads down one of the many aisles stacked floor to ceiling with wand boxes. “Here at Olivander’s we still follow Mr. Olivander’s saying that the wand choses the wizard so let’s try these first and move on from there” the guy says as he steps back into view with five wand boxes in his hand. Chanyeol watches in awe as the man opens up a crisp black box and pulls a slender wand out. “Lets try this one first” the man says holding the wand out towards Chanyeol.

“Oh..Okay” Chanyeol says wiping his now sweaty hands against his pant legs before holding the small object within his grasp. Both of his parents let out a small chuckle as Chanyeol scrambles to put the wand back on the counter after a small of flame comes out the tip and sets the potted plant beside the counter aflame.

“Alright, how about this one” the man says gently holding out a second wand towards Chanyeol with a small smile on his face.

“Sorry” Chanyeol says embarrassed as he accepts the second wand.

“Don’t worry it’s an easy fix” the man says before waving his own wand in the direction of the plant. Chanyeol felt immediate relief as the plant grew back to its regular form right before his eyes. “How does that one feel” the man asked gesturing towards the wand in Chanyeol’s hand. Chanyeol gave it a small wave only to drop the wand straight to the floor after it sent an electrical charge up his arm. “I’ll take that to be a no” the man says with a small chuckle which Chanyeol’s parents join in on. “I’m going to grab a couple others from a different section I’ll be right back” the man said before disappearing behind a separate aisle of floor to ceiling wand boxes.

“How many do you think it will take for me to find the one” Chanyeol asked turning around to face his parents in the sales clerk’s absence.

“One can never be certain dear, but when it happens you’ll know” his mother says with a smile.

“Dear have you been reading too many romance novels again” Chanyeol’s father says jokingly causing Chanyeol to bust up into a fit of laughter. As he was working on getting his breathing back to normal the little bell over the top of the shop’s door jingled and a woman holding the hand of two small boys walked in with another boy looking to be about Chanyeol’s age behind her as well as what Chanyeol assumed to be her husband. Chanyeol looked at the boy and gave him a small smile, enjoying the way the boy’s lips curled up at the tips when he returned it with his own smile.

“Welcome to Olivander’s I’ll be with you in just a moment” the man said as he returned with several more boxes stacked in his arms.

“Told you we should have come sooner” the woman said facing her husband Chanyeol couldn’t help but look back towards the boy who was now looking at his own feet as if embarrassed by the situation.

“Don’t worry we shouldn’t be much longer” Chanyeol’s father said never one for awkward situations.

“Try this one” the sales clerk said with a smile as he handed a new wand Chanyeol’s way. With the wand in his he took a deep breath and then gave his wrist a small flick. A beautiful rainbow of colors expelled the end and Chanyeol felt a pleasant feeling of power and strength run up his arm.

“This is the one” Chanyeol said slightly awestruck as he smiled over to the man and then over at his parents who quickly ran up to hug him.

“I hope this wand will help you become the wizard you were always meant to be” the man said handing the box to Chanyeol so that he could place his wand within it as his father paid the total due for his wand.

“Congratulations” the boy from before said with the same corner curled smile as Chanyeol walked past him out of the store.

“Thanks, good luck” Chanyeol said with a small wave to the boy before following his father down the street.

“Alright so we need to get all your books and your robes” his father says as they walk past a few stores.

“Don’t forget some quills and stationary, I expect a letter at least once a week mister” his mother said giving Chanyeol one of her patented mothering looks.

“Alright, but how do you expect me to get them to you, I don’t have an owl or anything” Chanyeol said as they turned down a street towards the very busy bookstore.

“Oh that’s right we haven’t told him yet have we” his mother says with a smile before opening the door to the bookstore.

“Told me what” Chanyeol asked freezing outside the shop.

“Your mother talked me into getting you an owl as a congratulatory present” his father said.

“What” Chanyeol yelled drawing a couple looks from passersby. “Really” he asked looking between each of his parents to see a smile on their faces. “Thank you, thank you, thank you” Chanyeol chanted squeezing each parent in a tight hug. He finally entered the book store with one of his widest smiles plastered on his face.

 

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“Remember to write me as much as you can” Chanyeol’s mother said as she wrapped he arms tightly around him.

“I will mom” Chanyeol assured as he patted her back, it would have been embarrassing if he didn’t see so many other kids in similar positions and uttering their own assurances.

“Study hard, but not too hard. Don’t forget to eat and stay healthy. Be good for your teachers, don’t cause too many problems” his mother instructed again.

“Alright dear” Chanyeol’s father said pulling his wife off of Chanyeol and into his arms. “Chanyeol is a good boy, he’ll do what he is supposed to wont you son” he said looking over to the young boy.

“Of course father” Chanyeol assured while flashing his signature smile. He snapped his head to look towards the train as a sharp whistle sounded throughout the platform.

“Well that’s your warning call, we love you Channie” his mother said wiping a tear from her eye.

“I love you mom, I love you dad” Chanyeol stated leaning in and planting a kiss to each parent’s cheeks. When he pulled back from the kiss he gave a small wave before turning away and walking towards one of the many doors to board the train.

“Chanyeol” he heard his father’s voice yell out and quickly turned around.

“Yeah” he called back.

“Have fun and make us proud” his father said with a big smile.

“I promise” he said confidently before giving one more, small wave and climbing up the stairs into the crowded train. Chanyeol walked through the throngs of people talking outside of train compartments looking for one that was empty. He felt the tears welling inside his eyes and didn’t want people judging him because of them. The farther he walked the quitter it got and Chanyeol finally spotted a compartment that appeared to be empty. He pulled open the door and after sliding it back shut sat down and quickly wiped his fingers under his eyes.

“Would you like to use my handkerchief” a gentle voice offered causing Chanyeol to jerk up his head.

“I’m sorry” Chanyeol says to the stranger wiping the new tears from his face, “I thought this compartment was empty” he admits.

“Don’t apologize” the other boy says and Chanyeol watches as a gentle smile graces the others face. Chanyeol instantly recognizes the others smile, especially as the corners of the other boy’s lips turn up.

“You’re the boy from the wand shop” Chanyeol says bending his head in thanks as he accepts the offered handkerchief from the other.

“You remember me” the other asked and Chanyeol could hear the shock in the other’s tone of voice as if he believed himself to be easily forgettable.

“Yes” Chanyeol said flashing the boy a smile folding up the piece of cloth and putting it into his jean pocket. “Thanks for the handkerchief, I’ll return it after I wash it” he said to the boy not forgetting his manners, “I’m Chanyeol by the way” he says offering the boy his hand in greeting.

“Nice to meet you Chanyeol” the other says as he accepts the others hand and gives it a soft shake.

“And” Chanyeol tries to prompt the other.

“Ohh, and I’m Jongdae, my name is Jongdae” the other boy now identified as Jongdae says. Chanyeol lets out a small laugh when he spots the red tinge littering Jongdae’s face.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you Jongdae” Chanyeol assures with a smile to the other.

“You too” the other says and Chanyeol admires the boys signature smile.

Chanyeol and Jongdae sit in a comfortable silence until Jongdae lets out a slightly large yawn which causes Chanyeol to laugh. “Are you tired Jongdae” Chanyeol asks.

“Yeah” the other admits, “I don’t think I slept at all last night” Jongdae confesses.

“That excited to come to Hogwarts” Chanyeol wonders aloud as he raises his eyebrow.

“Yeah, plus I really wanted to get out of my house” Jongdae admits shyly looking down at his hands. Chanyeol thinks over the others words in his mind and remembers the one encounter he had had with the boy’s mother. Shuddering at the idea of having to live with the lady twenty-four hours each day Chanyeol sympathizes with the other.

“Is it that bad at home” he asks, curiosity getting the better of him.

“Don’t get me wrong my guardians are really great people, and I’ll always be grateful to them for taking me in, but they are very opinionated and stick to some crazy ideals” Jongdae says with a smile which Chanyeol returns. However as the silence from before comes back Chanyeol cannot stop thinking about the word guardian which Jongdae used to explain the people he lived with.

“What house are you hoping to be sorted into” Chanyeol asks the other once the silence becomes too stifling.

“It would probably be best if I were placed into Ravenclaw, but I don’t really see that happening. My dream house is Gryffindor though, what’s yours” Jongdae asked with his signature smile gracing his face.

“My dream house is Gryffindor also” Chanyeol admits returning the others smile before turning to look at the door of the train compartment that has just slid open.

“Anything from the trolley” a nice older woman asked from the door way.

“I’ll take some everyflavor beans and five chocolate frogs please” Chanyeol, asked pulling some coins his mother had given him from his pocket.

“Anything for you” the lady asked looking over towards Jongdae while handing Chanyeol his items and his change.

“No I’m okay” Jongdae said, but Chanyeol caught the longing gaze the other shot the candies and treats.

“Can you give me a couple of things that will add up to cost the amount of my change” Chanyeol asked smiling sweetly at the woman.

“Sure” she said grabbing a couple containers and bags from the trolley and handing them to Chanyeol who handed over the rest of his change.

“Thank you” he said as she slid the door shut. “Take whatever you want” Chanyeol offered to Jongdae as he laid his treats out in the empty seats beside Jongdae.

“Are you sure” Jongdae asked and Chanyeol just nodded his consent as he stuffed a handful of beans into his mouth. “Thanks” the other said with a smile.

“What class are you looking forward to the most” Chanyeol asked to other once he swallowed his food.

“Oh I can’t decide they are all going to be so much fun, just the thought of learning how to do different spells is so exciting” Jongdae said with excitement in his eyes as he took a bite of a chocolate bar. Conversation continued between the two as the train continued along its tracks towards the school both were eager to attend.

 

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“Chanyeol wake up, we’re here” Jongdae’s voice said bringing Chanyeol out of his dreams. He looked around and saw that night had fallen outside, however the brightness of the castle with lights ablaze in the background made Chanyeol feel as if perhaps he were still asleep.

“I’m sorry I fell asleep” Chanyeol said pulling his gaze away from the window and looking over towards Jongdae.

“It’s no big deal, I fell asleep too. I just woke up about a minute ago when the train signaled our arrival. I was really surprised you slept through it actually” Jongdae said with a wide smile on his face as he grabbed his trunk. Chanyeol burst into laughter as he grabbed his own trunk.

“My mom said that she is partially relieved that she isn’t going to be the one responsible for waking me up in the morning anymore” he says holding his owl cage in one hand.

“I’ll definitely have to set my alarm at least a half hour earlier if I board with you” Jongdae said sending a smile Chanyeol’s way as he holds an owl cage in his hand as well. Chanyeol could only smile at the other, the idea of boarding with him making him feel like his time here at Hogwarts could be even more fun than he had originally imagined.

“Are you ready” Chanyeol asked holding the door to their compartment open.

“Let’s do this thing” Jongdae said with a smile as he pulled and carried his things out of the door and down the train with Chanyeol close behind.

After putting their belongings in a main pile Jongdae and Chanyeol walked away from the majority of the students towards the lake where all the other first years were standing, waiting for further instructions.

“I’m scared of this part” Jongdae whispered causing Chanyeol to glance down at him.

“Don’t be, my dad said the boats do all the work you just have to sit there and let it do its thing” Chanyeol assured the other as all the first years were separated into groups and showed to their boats. “You can close your eyes and I’ll let you know when it is over” Chanyeol assured the other as they climbed into their own boat.

“Thanks” Jongdae said softly. Chanyeol stared in disbelief as the other burrowed into his side. He heard a small noise that sounded slightly like a whimper come from his side.

“You’re okay” Chanyeol assured as he draped one of his long arms around the other like his mom would have if he were freaking out.

After the boat ride Chanyeol and Jongdae, on slightly wobbly legs, walked with all the other first years to a small room where they waited to be called into the great hall.

“Umm, Chanyeol” Jongdae said a couple minutes into their wait.

“Yeah” Chanyeol said stopping his look around the room to turn his gaze back to Jongdae.

“I want you to know that I am really grateful for everything you have done for me today, I think you are a really cool dude, and I can honestly say that you are like my best friend” Jongdae said before heaving a little sigh and looking down at his feet, “I hope we can stay friends even if we get separated into different houses.”

“Definitely” Chanyeol said clapping the other on the back with a wide smile.

“Alright all first years kindly fallow me” a tall teacher instructed and Chanyeol and Jongdae fallowed all the other first years to the main hall.

“It’s so beautiful” Chanyeol said in awe as he looked around the room.

“Chanyeol everyone is staring” Jongdae said and Chanyeol again felt the others warmth near him.

“They just want to see the new marvelous first years that’s all Jongdae” Chanyeol assured causing Jongdae to chuckle a little.

A hush fell over the entire room as all the first years stood at the top of the hall.

Everyone watched as one by one the new first years were sorted to different houses.

“Good luck” Jongdae whispered once Chanyeol heard his name called.

“I’ll see you soon” Chanyeol said with a smile as he started to move towards the front. Taking a deep breath Chanyeol squared his shoulders and walked carefully until he reached the creaky old stool and took a seat. He meet Jongdae’s gaze and gave the other a smile as the sorting hat was placed on his head.

“Gryffindor” the hat’s voice fills the hall and Chanyeol heaves a sigh of relief. His parents had assured him they would be happy with whatever house he was sorted into. Chanyeol knew that even though they had both been Gryffindor’s themselves there had been no pressure for him to be sorted there as well, but he couldn’t help but feel relief as he stood up from the stool and moved to take his seat beside another first year boy. He shot Jongdae a second smile as he was taking his seat seeing his friend shot him a thumbs up from where he stood shyly among the few remaining first years still left to be sorted.

Chanyeol watched from his place at the Gryffindor table as Jongdae walked on shaky legs toward the sorting hat once his name was called out. Chanyeol noticed how Jongdae had his pointer finger and middle finger twisted together for good luck at his sides as the hat was placed on his head. The hall was silent as they awaited the sorting hat’s decision.

“Slytherin” the hat called out. Chanyeol felt saddened at the news, knowing that Jongdae would not be sharing a dorm with him, but he couldn’t focus on his own feelings for too long as he took in Jongdae’s white washed face. Chanyeol watched as a now pale faced Jongdae rose to his feet and stumbled his way over to his new house table. Throughout the remainder of the sorting process Chanyeol watches the way that Jongdae slouches in on himself on the bench at the Slytherin table staring blankly down at the table’s surface. A large portion of himself wishes to sit beside Jongdae and give him the comfort he obviously needs, but soon the sorting is over and food appears up and down all the tables tops and Chanyeol’s attention is pulled towards the chatter at his own table.

“I’m Baekhyun what’s your name” the boy directly across from Chanyeol asks once Chanyeol turns back towards the members of his own table.

“I’m Chanyeol” he says smiling to the other. “Are you happy about being in Gryffindor” he asks politely while grabbing some food for his plate.

“Yeah, I mean Gryffindor rules and I don’t have to deal with being in the same house as my uptight brother Joonmyun” the boy across from Chanyeol says with a smile after he wipes his face with a napkin.

“Oh, what house is your brother in” Chanyeol asks enjoying the ease of talking to the other.

“Ravenclaw, and my parents won’t ever let any of us forget it” Baekhyun says with a small frown before his smile quickly jumps back on his face. “Although I was wishing to be in the same house as his friend Minseok, but ah well I’ve admired him from afar all this time already right” Baekhyun says with a shrug of his shoulders. “What about you are you happy to be in Gryffindor” Baekhyun asks.

“Yeah, I was really hoping my friend would be here too, but he got sorted into Slytherin” Chanyeol says turning back to catch a glimpse of a still frozen Jongdae over at the Slytherin table.

“Oh you know Jongdae” Baekhyun said causing Chanyeol to turn and face the other again.

“Yeah, umm you do too” Chanyeol asks with a lift of his eye brow.

“His family and my parents are close, they came here to school together and were in Ravenclaw at the same time or something like that” Baekhyun says with a roll of his eyes as he takes a sip from his cup. “Let’s just say my parents aren’t going to be very happy with me that I didn’t join Joonmyun in Ravenclaw, but it is going to be nothing compared to the way that Jongdae’s family is going to react they are even more die hard Ravenclaw’s rule and all that stuff then my folks” Baekhyun said with a small whine as the remaining food disappeared.

The disappearance of the food couldn’t have come at a better time in Chanyeol’s opinion as he suddenly lost his appetite. Jongdae’s crossed fingers followed by his paled face all suddenly making sense and it hurt Chanyeol to see the other still curled in on himself at the Slytherin table as if his world had just ended.

“Please follow the prefects of your houses to your dorm rooms. Try to get as much sleep as you can because classes start first thing after breakfast tomorrow morning” the head master said with a smile before chaos erupted in the halls as people started to head in different directions.

“I’ll be right back” Chanyeol said to Baekhyun who gave a little nod before he ran over to the location he had last seen Jongdae. He found the boy still staring down at the table top. He must not have even eaten anything, Chanyeol thought to himself as he slid into the spot beside the other. “Jongdae” Chanyeol said looping his arm atop the other’s shoulders. Chanyeol felt Jongdae jump under his arm before he was met with the other’s wide eyes. “I want you to try and get some sleep tonight and then we will figure out where to go from there, Jongdae no matter what happens you are not alone.” Chanyeol assured Jongdae whose eyes started to water. “Everything will be okay” Chanyeol says giving Jongdae a tight hug before releasing the other.

“Thank you Chanyeol” Jongdae said wiping a hand under his eye.

“That’s what friends are for isn’t it” Chanyeol said with a smile as he extended his hand and helped Jongdae to his feet.

“You’ll still be my friend even though I’m in Slytherin” Jongdae said with wide eyes as he met Chanyeol’s gaze.

“Of course, it’ll be a little bit more tricky now that we are in different houses but it’s not a reason to give up is it” Chanyeol asked.

“I guess not” Jongdae said looking down at his toes.

“I mean unless you want me to” Chanyeol said as he noticed Jongdae’s posture.

“No” Jongdae said lifting his gaze back up. “No I don’t want you to stop trying to be my friend, I know we just met but I really like hanging around you” Jongdae said with a slight coloring on his checks.

“Alright then, friend I need you to go down to your dormitory and get into some warm close and get some sleep. I’ll see you tomorrow morning okay” Chanyeol said.

“Okay” Jongdae said with a nod of his head before he walked over to where the first year Slytherins were just walking from the room. Chanyeol gave Jongdae a small wave before walking back over to Baekhyun’s side.

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“You make a weird noise when you are trying to fall asleep” Chanyeol complained to Baekhyun as they walked side by side to the dining hall.

“No not” Baekhyun countered.

“Yes you do” Chanyeol said with a chuckle as they walked through the entry way of the room. Suddenly a hush fell over the entire room as a single loud voice echoed around the walls.

“No son of ours will ever be a Slytherin” the voice shrieked and Chanyeol’s heart instantly dropped to his stomach as he realized who the howler must belong to. He looked over in the direction that all the other students were focusing to see a terrified looking Jongdae watching a red howling envelope. “You are no longer welcome in our house, it is no longer your home” the envelope spit then fizzled into a burst of flames. The entire hall was silent as they watched the ashes pile up in front of Jongdae.

Suddenly Jongdae was on his feet and running from the great hall. Without hesitation Chanyeol was up and following after the other.

“Jongdae” Chanyeol called out after the other reaching over and grabbing onto the boy’s hand.

“They…and everyone heard” Jongdae says before he burst into sobs. Chanyeol pulls the other against his chest and lets him cry against him. For a couple minutes he stays quite rubbing circles into the others back while giving people that walk by warning glances. When Jongdae’s sobs don’t lessen and Chanyeol fears they may have gotten worse he leans down near Jongdae’s ear and whispers soothing words.

“Jongdae everything is going to be okay. Your parents probably weren’t thinking straight” Chanyeol says to the other.

“They aren’t my parents” Jongdae says between sobs.

“Don’t say that” Chanyeol says.

“No, they really aren’t. I was adopted when they couldn’t have kids of their own” Jongdae says, unclenching a hand he had gripped onto Chanyeol’s front and wipping under his eye. “Once their problems were solved though and they had my two younger brothers I knew they were looking for a reason to get rid of me, they didn’t need me anymore” Jongdae says and the pitiful look on Jongdae’s face breaks Chanyeol’s heart. “I knew my only chance of staying with them was by getting sorted into Ravenclaw, but everyone knows how that worked out” Jongdae says planting his face back into Chanyeol’s chest.

“I’m so sorry Jongdae” Chanyeol says sincerely. In the silence that follows Chanyeol hears a strong grumble come from Jongdae’s stomach. “Let’s go get some food, we have lessons today.” Chanyeol says and only starts to move with Jongdae tucked in at his side once he feels the other nod against him.

“Everyone is staring” Jongdae whimpers.

“Then show them how strong you are” Chanyeol says as he walks to the Slytherin table and takes a seat. He pulls two slices of bacon and lays them on the plate in front of Jongdae beside a pancake. “Do you want syrup or jam on your pancakes” he asks a nervous Jongdae.

“Grape jelly please” Jongdae says. Chanyeol nods his head and starts spreading the purple goo onto Jongdae’s pancake

“Would you like some milk or orange juice” a voice asks across the table.

“I’m okay with water” Jongdae answers timidly picking up the glass of water in front of him.

“I’ll take that glass of orange juice if you don’t mind” Chanyeol says after he finishes making Jongdae’s breakfast.

“Sure” the boy across the table says. “I’m Kyungsoo by the way” the boy says and Chanyeol looks up to see a large eyed boy smiling at him offering a glass of orange juice with one hand.

“I’m Chanyeol and this is Jongdae” Chanyeol says accepting the glass with a smile to the other boy.

“I know” Kyungsoo says and Chanyeol watches how the other boy’s words cause Jongdae to curl further into himself. “We are roommates” Kyungsoo adds quickly as if noticing the way Jongdae had reacted to his earlier words.

“Really” Jongdae asks in shock with a slice of pancake half way to his mouth.

“Yeah, I tried to introduce myself yesterday, but you kind of ignored me” Kyungsoo says with a shrug of his shoulders as he bites off a chunk of bacon.

“I’m sorry” Jongdae says and Chanyeol hears the sincerity in the other’s voice.

“No big deal, we have seven years together for you to make it up to me” Kyungsoo says with a small chuckle that Chanyeol is relieved to hear Jongdae reciprocate.

“I can’t believe you ditched me to have your own party over here. Is the bacon better at the Slytherin table?” Baekhyun asks sliding into an empty space beside Kyungsoo.

“Excuse me, who are you and what are you doing here?” Kyungsoo asks squinting at Baekhyun who ignores the other in favor of filling his plate.

“This is Baekhyun he is my fellow Gryffindor and roommate” Chanyeol says introducing the other. Baekhyun smiles with his food stuffed checks causing Jongdae to chock on his mouthful of water as he starts to laugh at the sight. Chanyeol claps gently on Jongdae’s back as Kyungsoo gives Baekhyun a disgusted look.

“It’s good to see you again Baekhyun” Jongdae says after he catches his breath again. “Chanyeol you’ve got your hands full with this one” Jongdae says with a smile before he sticks a piece of pancake in his mouth.

“Hey” Baekhyun wines out, “I am not a handful.”

“Yeah right” Chanyeol hears Kyungsoo say under his voice. The look on Baekhyun’s face after hearing Kyungsoo’s comment causes Jongdae, Kyungsoo, and Chanyeol to erupt into laughter.

Throughout the remainder of breakfast Chanyeol keeps a close eye on Jongdae to make sure the tears from earlier do not resurface. I’ll have to make sure that that smile stays in its rightful place upon his face, Chanyeol thinks to himself as he digs into his breakfast.

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“Chanyeol” a voice called pulling Chanyeol from his sleep slightly. He rolled over and found a missing space of body heat on the half of his bed beside him.

“Dae” Chanyeol called out groggily opening his eyes in search of Jongdae.

“Right here” Jongdae says with one of his signature smiles as he hops into the empty space on the bed before leaning down and connecting his lips with Chanyeol’s. “Good morning” Jongdae says with a little blush on his cheeks once he pulls away from the kiss.

“And good morning to you to” Chanyeol says sitting up and planting a kiss to each of Jongdae’s checks.

“Break it up lover boys” Baekhyun says as he throws his pillow at Chanyeol’s head.

“You have been such a wet blanket ever since Minseok graduated last year” Chanyeol says to his best friend who just glares back.

“Don’t be so mean Channie, wouldn’t you be sad if I had graduated and left you to sleep in this room with Baekhyun and his boyfriend for an entire year” Jongdae asks.

“Yeah Channie how would you feel” Baekhyun says tauntingly earning a pillow to the head himself.

“We have to get up and get some breakfast we have two N.E.W.T.S this morning” Jongdae says trying to get out of the bed.

“I don’t want to” Chanyeol whines trying to reach across the bed to pull Jongdae back beside him.

“Please come have breakfast with me Channie” Jongdae says with a cute pout on his lips. “I need to get a good breakfast so that I can do well on my tests today” Jongdae adds.

“Alright, alright I’m up” Chanyeol groans and gets ready for the day. “You coming Baek” Chanyeol asks standing with Jongdae in the doorway to the dorm.

“Of course, what if Minseokie sent me a letter, plus I have to get good grades in order to work in the same office as him” Baekhyun says running to the door.

“Are you okay, you seem a little out of it” Jongdae asks as they walk hand in hand to the main hall.

“Yeah, I was actually dreaming about our first couple days together before you so rudely woke me up thing morning” Chanyeol says the last bit teasingly as he bumps against Jongdae.

“Was it a good dream” Jongdae asks shyly as he takes a seat for breakfast.

“Of course, it had you in it” Chanyeol says taking pride in the fact that a darker blush formed on Jongdae’s face at his cheesy line. He looked across the table to see Kyungsoo with a sleepy looking Jongin leaning against him.

“We missed you in the dorm last night Jongdae” Kyungsoo says in a teasing tone as he ran his hand through Jongin’s hair.

“I’m sure you and Jongin didn’t even notice I was gone” Jongdae says tauntingly and Chanyeol watches as Jongin’s cheeks redden at the others words.

All conversations in the whole hall silenced immediately as the owls flew in overhead. Chanyeol heard Baekhyun squeal as he spotted his own owl come flying in. When his owl landed he noticed Jongdae’s land as well. He pulled the letter off the leg of his owl and set it aside as he fed his owl. He saw Jongdae reading his own letter as he pet his owl in thanks.

“What did you get” He asks Jongdae when the other sets his letter down.

“It was a good luck letter from your mom” Jongdae says as he moves some sunflower seeds in front of his own letter.

“Oh really” Chanyeol says recognizing his mother’s writing on his own envelope set aside.

“Yeah, she also said she can’t wait until schools out and I move in” Jongdae says leaning against Chanyeol’s side as he nibbles on some toast. “I wasn’t sure if she would really want me” Jongdae admits quietly.

“Of course, she is always so happy when you have come for summer and Christmas break, why wouldn’t she want you now” Chanyeol asks holding a forkful of ham up to Jongdae’s mouth.

“Maybe she has grown tired of having me around” Jongdae says softly after he swallows the bite in his mouth.

“You are surrounded by people that will never tire of having you around Jongdae” Chanyeol says sincerely leaning down and connecting his lips with the others. “Especially me” he adds causing Jongdae to slot his own lips back against Chanyeol’s.