It took a lot of courage for Harry to cover the last few yards towards their front door, and even standing in front of it, he waited several long seconds before even acting. He was trying to listen for any<span style="font-style: italic">activities</span>he might want to avoid; really though, Harry just desperately wanted the flat to be empty, or at least silent.<br/>Harry must have stood in front of the door for a solid minute before he decided that he couldn't hear anything incriminating, and he was tired of being chased out and around by Draco; therefore, Harry finally got out his keys before - as loudly as possible, just in case - unlocked the door.