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Harry was at Hogwarts for his seventh year do over. He was surprisingly dating Draco Malfoy of all people. Just as surprising was Ron dating Tracy Davis and Hermione dating Daphne Greengrass. The two had thankfully broken up amicably after realizing they just didn’t work together. All three pairs had come about thanks to Headmistress McGonagall’s house unity reforms. Luna was dating Neville. Hannah and Susan had both surprisingly ended up with Blaise Zabini. Essentially, the old hatred was being torn apart and things were settling into basic quidditch rivalry and trying to one up each other for the top spot in class. Today was Halloween however, and Harry was praying to whatever powers might be listening to give him a normal holiday for once. He hoped that with Voldemort gone, it could be a simple and quiet Halloween for once. He planned to take time to himself before bed to think about all those who had died. He could finally do that without being racked by guilt. McGonagall made sure he and many of the students went and saw Mind Healers before the school reopened. Harry helped pay for it out of his vast fortune. He had been surprised when Draco had offered to help as well. Maybe that was the beginning of him seeing Draco in a different light. He was shaken from his thoughts as a familiar blond head of hair pulled him into an alcove and claimed his lips.
“Hello ferret.”
“Hey Scarhead.”
Harry saw the fondness he felt reflected back in the steel-grey eyes meeting his own.
“So Luna says she needs us for something and that I should butter you up and make you say yes. So please will you come with me?”
Harry rolled his eyes at the pouty lip and puppy eyes he was getting from his boyfriend. He tilted his head up and kissed away the pout.
“Of course I would say yes Draco. Does she need us now?”
“Yup.”
Harry was dragged from the alcove by a grinning Draco who led him by the hand down to an abandoned classroom in the dungeons. He was surprised to find several of the other couples there as well. As soon as Harry and Draco walked in, Luna got everyone’s attention. Her usual dreamy look was a little more focused as she began to explain.
“I am sure you are all wondering why I asked you all here. Well I know that many in this room did not get to have amazing childhoods. I thought this Halloween would be a great chance for several of you to try something new. I have a potion here thanks to Professor Slughorn. For the next ten hours it will de-age you to the point you desire as you drink it. Then the rest of us will be taking care of you for the rest of the day. So who wants to take the potion. Oh, it will hide some of your memories so you can enjoy the experience more authentically.”
Draco looked at Harry expectantly, and gave him a small nudge.
“I’ll take it if you do. Sounds like it could be fun.”
Harry eventually agreed and the two of them stepped forward along with a few others. They took the potions and began to shrink rather rapidly. They had mutually decided on five years old for their age. Once the potion had finished taking effect Luna, Hermione, and Tracy came over to get them into costumes. Harry was dressed up in a cute little fawn onesie with a white tail. A headband with adorable ears that moved with animation magic was placed on his head. Draco of course wore a dragon onesie with wings that flapped and a big fluff filled tail. The two held hands as they were directed out of the room by the older adults. Luna had set things up with the staff at the school. All the de-aged students and quite a number of the first through third years had fun playing spooky games. Just before the feast they wandered around to each of the professor’s office and Hagrid’s hut and got to trick-or-treat at each door. All of the professors had gotten into the spirit and had dressed up and had plenty of candy on hand. Headmistress McGonagall had partially transformed to give herself cat ears, whiskers, and a tail that flicked around behind her. Professor Sprout dressed up as a large mandrake. Professor Slughorn had gone with the muggle version of a mummy. Each of the professors did something fun and different and delightful laughter could be hear ringing through the castle. After the feast, the de-aged students were returned to the classroom they had started in. They were all yawning as they were worn out. Luna smiled and snapped a few pictures. Years later she would still proudly show off the photo of a small dragon curled around a small fawn.