Their baffling antics drew curious looks from the other customers in the restaurant, but before a waiter could come over to ask what was wrong...
Draco felt another warm breath against the back of his neck, frightening him into a cold sweat.
But the familiar tone soon made him realize what was going on, and he snapped angrily.
"Harry, is that you? You must be wearing the Invisibility Cloak!"
"Hahaha!"
"Heehee!"
Two bursts of laughter rang out from thin air. Harry lifted the Invisibility Cloak, revealing himself and Ginny with their arms around each other.
"You're no fun. Weren't you supposed to scream in fright, then cry for your mothers?"
Draco stepped forward in irritation, grabbed Harry's head, and thumped it twice.
"You're awful!"
"Hahaha!"
Harry doubled over, laughing even harder.
Astoria and Ginny watched the two boys' interaction with odd expressions.
After answering the waiter's questions and ordering two more ice creams, the four sat down. Draco glanced around before speaking to Harry with concern.
"You really dared sneak into Hogsmeade? The Disciplinary Prefects are here too. If you get caught, Neville won't play favorites. He'll definitely drag you off to Peeves for detention."
After months of grueling training, Harry had long since felt unbearably cooped up. Unlike Draco, he hadn't even been able to leave school occasionally.
He was far too excited to worry about any of that now, and casually patted the invisible Invisibility Cloak in his lap.
"I've got this. Nobody spotted me on the way here. And honestly, Hogsmeade has changed so much. I've got to have a good look around later."
Ginny held Harry's hand beside him and declared loyally.
"Don't worry. Even if we do get caught, I'll serve detention with Harry."
Harry was touched.
"Thank you, Ginny. I'll be sure to pick