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Harry smiles as walks down the lane, the bright Christmas lights and doors adorned with wreaths a pleasant change from his old neighbourhood. Any lingering doubts he might have had about his decision to move out of Grimmauld Place have been cleared, it’s only been a week and he already feels like he’s right where he belongs.
It’s as he’s walking up the snow covered steps that lead to his front door that he hears the sound of a child’s laughter from the house next to his. He only looks that way to take in the beautiful decorations around the house but what he sees makes him freeze on the spot.
Malfoy.
It might have been years since he had last seen the Slytherin, but Harry knows he can easily spot that head of hair in a crowd. That’s definitely Malfoy.
And he seems to be Harry’s new neighbour.
He can only stare from his spot in front of his door as Malfoy walks around his living room, the wide windows giving Harry a glimpse into the room. Malfoy is smiling, his sleeves rolled up his arms as he carries a mug to a spot across the room, too far away for Harry to see. He’s ready to give up and chalk it off to a tiring day at the Ministy and his mind playing tricks when Malfoy walks back in front of the windows, heading towards what’s presumably the kitchen if their houses are planned the same way.
He has a child in his arms, a toddler with hair just like Malfoy’s, who is leaning sleeping against the man carrying him, a thumb in his mouth. They head out of the room as Harry watches.
He’s unaware of the snow falling softly around him, living in this neighbourhood is going to be more interesting than he had thought.