Thanks! I think it also makes sense because, well, this Harry is still very young, and doesn't have a ton of experience interacting with anyone but his best friends. His experience with Ginny, having to leave her because of his orientation, embittered him further.

The part with the light was incredibly weird. I changed a few details from the first draft because they made sense to me, but probably not to anyone else who wasn't my braintwin. Glad you liked it.

Rescuing Harry gave Draco an enormous amount of confidence, yes. That'll come into play in their next conversation.