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Harry Potter was on his way to visit his godson Teddy, a trip that had become a weekly tradition. He loved visiting Teddy and watching him grow because he was just like his parents, Professor Lupin and Tonks, whom Harry missed tremendously. Teddy lived with Andromeda, his grandmother since Harry was only twenty-one and didn't feel ready to raise a child. Harry was looking forward to his visit because seeing Teddy could always cheer him up.

Harry and Ginny had broken up no more than two months ago and Harry had still not recovered fully. Even so, he had never truly loved Ginny or wanted to date her in the first place, it felt more like an obligation, more of something that was forced upon them. Yet, considering that, he still felt alone and that was what hurt the most.

After the war, Ginny went back to Hogwarts for her last year and Harry was living all alone in 12 Grimmauld Place. The two went to the Burrow together for holidays but if Harry ever did have feelings for Ginny, they all faded while she was away at school. Harry hated being alone, he knew it wasn't Ginny's fault but her absence didn't help with his feelings towards her.

They moved in together the following year and surprisingly Harry was relieved when Ginny was offered a spot on the Holyhead Harpies. Being on a professional Quidditch team took up most of her time so she wasn't around much. Harry did dread all the extra time alone but he had never felt ready to move in with Ginny in the first place. Harry's time alone made him feel guilty for dating Ginny without loving her. She deserved so much better. After Harry realized this, they stayed together for three more years. Harry did feel bad, but he knew he would feel worse breaking up with her. Not only would Ginny be upset but so would all the other Weasleys.

About two months ago Ginny came home and Harry was crying in the study. She assumed he was upset because he missed Sirius, so she went to comfort him. Then she noticed he wasn't looking at Sirius's burnt out photo and name on the Black family tree, but at Draco's. She was quite confused at this point but didn't want to push Harry into sharing anything since he was already hurting.

Harry turned around and looked Ginny straight in the eyes. He told her everything, that he was bisexual and that he loved Ginny more as a sister and not in the way that he should. He told her that he loved someone else and that he always had, since first year even. He apologized and told her he understood if she never forgave him. To his surprise, though, she wasn't mad, in all honesty, she had a feeling this would happen, after all, they had been living together for four years and Harry never wanted to do anything with his girlfriend other than talk. Ginny moved out the next day, back to the Burrow and once again Harry was alone in 12 Grimmauld Place.

He didn't love her, but it still hurt him to be alone, therefore his visits with Teddy were a good distraction and he knew the young boy loved them too. Teddy is a Metamorphmagus like his mother and when Harry visits, Teddy adjusts his appearance to look more like his godfather. His eyes turn a bright shade of green and his hair goes dark and messy. Harry finds it adorable and it never fails to bring him joy. This was the very thing Harry was thinking about as he approached Andromeda's house.

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Harry was prepared to wait patiently after knocking on Andromeda's door. Usually, it took her a while to answer and Harry didn't mind waiting. Today though, the door was opened almost immediately. But what shocked Harry most was the familiar grey eyes that met his when the door was opened. "What in Merlin's name is he doing here?" Harry wondered.

Draco Malfoy was in fact visiting his mother Narcissa who was staying at Andromeda's. Draco's father had passed away while in Azkaban two years ago. He missed his father, despite how cruel Lucius could be. Narcissa and Draco had been given disciplinary hearings at the Ministry following the war and were freed of all charges. Because of this, Draco was no longer considered a Death Eater. After Lucius passed away, Narcissa became quite ill and weak. Draco had moved out of Malfoy Manor by then but he moved back in to take care of his mother. Narcissa was very grateful as she did not want to be taken to St. Mungo's.

Narcissa became well two months ago but she was still very weak. Draco decided it would be best to move Narcissa in with her sister. Once she moved in with Andromeda, Draco was all alone in the manor. The memories of Voldemort living there and killing innocent people in his very home became too much for Draco. He decided to sell the manor and for the time being, he was living in the inn at The Leaky Cauldron.

He opened the door of his aunt's house just now to meet eyes with the most beautiful shade of green. He could recognize those eyes anywhere... "Potter" was all his lips would allow him to say.

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Draco thought about the last time he saw those bright green eyes, besides from in The Daily Prophet of course. It was at his hearing five years ago, Harry spoke in his defence to pardon him from charges. Of course he did ... Saint Potter with his scar and his glasses and his messy hair! But now was really not the time to think about the past, Harry was right in front of him for the first time in five years!

"Malfoy?" Harry asked with a still shocked expression on his face. "Why are you here?" he asked. Draco scoffed. "Why am I here Potter? I could ask you the same thing." Harry rolled his eyes. "I happen to be visiting my godson and he is expecting me, so are you gonna let me in or what?" Draco just stood there for a second, looking at those bright green eyes once more before saying, "Yeah, come on in."

"Haaaaaarrrrrrrrryyyyyy!" Teddy called out joyfully. "You here! I thunk you not gunna come!" Harry chuckled. "Of course I'm here Teddy, I'm here every Friday," he answered. Teddy looked relieved. "I scared Draky here pecause you no come." Saying this made Teddy's face droop. “No Teddy, I would never miss a visit with you, I promise," Harry replied, still chuckling.

"Now what would be so bad if I were here instead of him?" Draco asked, which startled both Harry and Teddy, they hadn't even noticed he was still there. "I mean surely I'm just as fun as Scarhead over here," Draco went on. Harry just rolled his eyes and went to talk to Andromeda.

Draco ran to catch up with him. "Potter, wait. You never found out why I'm here.” Harry stopped walking and faced Draco, looking into his cool grey eyes for the third time today. "Well, Malfoy , that would be because you never told me." Draco sighed. "Honestly Potter if you would just let me finish. I'm visiting my mum. She was ill and she did recover but she never fully gained her strength back. I brought her to my aunt's house because I can't take care of her anymore." Draco paused, opened his mouth to say something, paused again and decided not to say whatever it was he wanted to say. "I'm sorry to hear that," Harry responded and kept on walking. 

Harry wondered what Draco had wanted to say but he couldn't really be bothered. Well he could, he was, but he couldn't let his supposed enemy know he cared. That's just how the two were. Harry loved Draco so much it hurt to see him, to fight with him all the time, to hear his voice, see the lips he couldn't kiss, the hair he couldn't touch, the hands he couldn't hold. Harry had loved Draco since he first laid eyes on him in Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions. But Draco didn't love him back, he never would, and that was the very reason he could never know the truth.

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At least, that was what Harry thought. 

Draco watched Harry walk away and frowned. He knew that Harry hated him and he knew why too. Draco hadn't been the nicest to Harry and he deserved Harry's hate, but he still wished differently. He longed for Harry to feel the same way he felt about him. But he would never imagine Harry to feel the same way. 

The reason Draco teased Harry all the time was because he liked him. No, loved him. But Father would never allow them to be together if Harry even felt the same way, which would never happen. Draco took his anger out on Harry to protect himself, being around Harry and not being with him was too painful. 

"If only he knew." Draco thought. "If only he knew I love him, knew that I never mean the cruel things I say to him, knew the truth."

"But he can't," Draco said aloud. 

"Hmm?" Harry asked from behind him.

Draco jumped and turned around to face Harry. "Were you spying on me Potty?" Draco asked. Harry rolled his eyes and walked over to Teddy, ignoring Draco's remarks.

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An hour later after playing with Teddy, it was time for his nap. He was only five and a half after all. So Harry took Teddy up to bed. "Beddy story!" Teddy requested as he did every Friday. So Harry took out The Tales of Beedle the Bard and flipped to Teddy's favourite story, 'Babbitty Rabbitty and Her Cackling Stump'. Harry began reading and not too long after, both of them were asleep.

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"Well aren't you two adorable?" Draco asked, approaching the sleeping boys. Harry opened his eyes and rolled over to face Draco. "You just wish Teddy loved you as much as he loves me," Harry whispered jokingly, still half asleep. "Maybe I do." Draco chuckled "Sorry for waking you, go back to sleep if you'd like." Harry bolted upright. "Did Draco Malfoy just apologize?" He asked, still shocked. "Right, I meant: I'm glad I woke you Golden Boy, I'm sure all you do is sleep, it's pathetic." Harry laughed. "Nice try Malfoy, I caught your little slip-up and you're never going to hear the end of it. C'mon, I have to ask you something, let's move to the hall so we don't wake Teddy."

Once they moved to the hall, Draco was the first to say something. "You're a git, you know that?" Harry rolled his eyes for what felt like the hundredth time today. "You know, I may have heard that once or twice," he responded calmly. Draco began to get rather impatient with Harry. "I'm serious, Potter, stop joking around. What did you want to ask me?" Harry wasn't sure what he did to upset Draco this time, but he was used to that by now. "I wanted to ask what you're still doing here," Harry said, once again calmly. Draco sighed and shook his head. "That eager to get rid of me, Potter?" 

"What no, I-" Harry started to respond but Draco continued on. 

"I'm here to visit Mother, I can't just abandon her and never come check on her ever again, I do have a heart you know." 

"I know, but-" Harry tried to answer but was once again cut off by Draco.

"As for why I'm still here, Potter? If you must know I quite prefer this to my current living conditions." Draco stated, finally letting Harry speak.

"Draco I didn't mean it like- wait... are you complaining about the manor? I've been there and it's huge ! You're actually complaining? I lived in a broom cupboard until I was eleven, almost twelve. They would starve me! You have house elves to do all your bidding! I'm not asking for your sympathy but really ? I can't believe-"

"I SOLD THE MANOR!" Draco yelled to be heard by Harry and put a stop to his rambling. "You what?" asked Harry. " Merlin the 'Chosen One' really is oblivious. I just told you I sold the manor and all you say is 'what', I sold the manor. I'm living in the inn at The Leaky Cauldron. Are you happy now, Potter?"

"Oh," Harry responded. 

A few minutes later after Harry had processed everything he spoke up again. "Now it's my turn to apologize. I didn't know you sold the manor. You're really staying in the inn?" He paused for a second because a brilliant idea popped into his head. Well brilliant for him. "Malfoy, what if you move in with me?" Harry asked gazing into Draco's eyes hoping he doesn't laugh and punch him in the face. Hoping he says 'yes' so Harry can see Draco's gorgeous eyes every single day, see that smiling face that's very uncommon to see, hear the rare but beautiful genuine laugh of his, and see that smirk he displays when he's up to something.

"Why would I want to do that ?" Draco asked back. He did want to do that, he wanted to taste Harry's cooking which he heard was amazing, stare into his eyes when Harry wasn't looking, watch Harry be his oblivious self and not have to put up a barrier anymore. His father was dead, he didn't need to protect himself. His mother knew about his crush on Harry since the first day in Diagon Alley. She was fine with Draco being gay and she thought Harry would be good for Draco, he brings so much joy into Draco's life. The only thing stopping them from being together was the fact that Harry didn't feel the same way towards Draco and that is why he was hesitant in saying yes to Harry.

Harry knew Draco would put up a fight but he had to try. "Because it's just me at my house and I was thinking of buying a flat. I love Sirius's home but I think it's time for a change. I'll keep it of course but I won't stay there anymore. It's where Ginny and I broke up and it reminds me of Sirius. I can't stay. There's actually a flat for sale one block away from The Leaky Cauldron. Yes, it's in muggle London but it's so close to Diagon Alley! Also wouldn't you rather have a home? I know we're enemies but we have saved each other's lives before and I spoke in your defence at the hearing, so we should just grow up and be civil and-"

"Quit your rambling" Draco interrupted."I'll do it".

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Harry returned to 12 Grimmauld Place with a huge grin on his face for the first day in a long time. He was going to live with Draco! Of course not for a while yet, but still! Harry was to move into the flat on Monday. He met with the woman selling the flat and she said he could move in as early as next week. The plan was that Harry would get settled into the flat and then Draco would move in a month later. Draco said he would owl Harry the day before he planned on moving in, to give Harry a heads-up. Harry wrote to Ron and Hermione to let them know he was moving as well as the other Weasleys, Neville, Luna, Seamus and Dean. Lastly, he wrote the Floo Network Authority at the Ministry to have them hook up the Floo Network at his new flat. He didn't want his friends showing up in the fireplace at Grimmauld Place looking for him when he didn't live there anymore so he had that Floo Network closed as well.

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It was Monday which meant moving day! Harry was disappointed he would still be alone, but it wouldn't be for long. 

Since he was moving into muggle London he decided not to use magic to help him move, it would be too suspicious otherwise. After hauling everything inside his new flat, he could finally use his magic to get stuff done. Harry unpacked and set everything up without moving from his spot. Two minutes later the flat was set up and Harry loved it. 

Moving all the boxes and furniture tired Harry out so he decided to take a nap.

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Narcissa Malfoy was laying in bed at her sister's house. She felt useless. She couldn't do anything for herself and although she usually had someone do everything for her, this felt different. She was restricted from what she could and couldn't do and this drove her mad. She just wanted to do something for a change. She loved Draco's visits because it gave her something to do, but the particular visit today brought her joy she hadn't felt in a long time.

Draco stopped by his aunt's house to tell his mother about him and Harry. Narcissa was the only person besides Blaise, Pansy and Goyle who knew about his crush. Narcissa was so happy that he would be moving in with Harry. She thought about how good it would be for Draco to live with the person who brought him the most joy. This triggered something in her mind though... a memory... of the war.

"It was cold and dark. Voldemort asked if he was dead. So I approached him. I couldn't bear to see the one thing that never failed to bring my son happiness, laying still, dead. I wasn't sure he was dead but he sure looked like it. Then I thought of Draco, how upset he would be. Was he even still alive? I sure hoped he was. I knew he couldn't hear me but I had a feeling he would know, so I asked. I asked Harry if Draco was alive, and he nodded! Harry nodded. I knew he would know, I just knew. Well, not only was Draco alive but so was Harry! Draco wouldn't have to suffer the death of his love. But then I remembered... Voldemort. He wouldn't just let Harry live. It was up to me, I had to, for Draco, even if it cost me my life. 'Dead' I replied."

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"You're doing what ?" Pansy asked, rather loud. "Calm down Pans, you know he's wanted this for a while now." Blaise looked at Draco and continued. "You do want this, correct?" Draco rolled his eyes. "Of course I want this, can you not tell? I've wanted this my whole life, to be Harry's roommate . But he had to be a Gryffindor, Saint Potter, the Saviour, the Chosen One, the- " Blaise cut him off. "Yes we know Draco, we've all heard this a million times. Saint Potter with his beautiful green eyes, Saint Potter with his dark, messy, perfect hair, Saint Potter this, Saint Potter blah, blah, blah. Merlin Draco, how much more of this are we going to have to listen to?" Blaise asked. "I don't sound like that!" Draco shot back and ended his firecall. If those two were going to tease him, he wasn't in the mood to put up with it. 

It was one week until Draco planned to move in with Harry and he couldn't wait. He was getting all of his belongings together when he realized something. He needed to get Harry a gift! Harry was probably dreading the following Friday when Draco would move in, the least he could do was bring a gift. Draco went downstairs and through the Leaky Cauldron entrance to Diagon Alley. It wasn't very busy, it was May after all which meant no students shopping for school supplies. Draco went to Flourish and Blotts first. "Maybe there'll be a book I could get him." Draco wondered. He searched for half an hour but failed to find anything he thought Harry would like, although he found several potion books for himself. 

Draco had been to several shops and had no success in finding Harry a gift, although he had gained quite a few items for himself by the end of the day. He was about to give up when he saw something out of the corner of his eye. Harry's bright green eyes! He turned to face the window and saw a beautiful snowy owl staring back at him. It looked just like Hedwig, who had died, but with green eyes instead. Draco was sure Harry missed Hedwig and remembered him saying he was borrowing an owl at the moment. Draco knew that this was the perfect gift he had been looking for all day. He rushed into Magical Menagerie and purchased the owl with no hesitations. Harry was going to love it.

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It was Friday and all both boys could think about was living together. Draco decided that he too would move in the muggle way, just in case Harry hadn't set up the Floo yet.

Once everything was set up, Draco finally spoke. "I like what you've done with the place. I see you have green and grey dinner plates, as well as cushions too. Thank you for including my house colours, although I don't see any of yours." He said while looking around the room. "Oh," Harry replied. "Well they're actually our ey- yes you're right I did, I hope you like it." Harry continued, trying to hide the fact that the green and grey were meant to represent their eye colours, not the Slytherin house colours. 

"Before we move in together for good, I owe you an apology." Harry started. Draco chuckled. "Let's hear it then," Draco said teasingly. "Malfoy, it's not funny, nothing about this is the slightest bit humorous." Harry took a deep breath and continued on. "I'm sorry for what I did to you in sixth year. I didn't know what the curse did. That's not an excuse though, there is no excuse. I shouldn't have used it, or any spell, curse, jinx or hex for that matter and I definitely should have apologized sooner. I'm sorry." Draco laughed again, although he wasn't sure why. Harry was right, there wasn't anything funny about the apology, but he couldn't stop laughing. "I-I acce- accept-t-" Harry cut Draco off with a frown. "Malfoy I'm trying to be nice, and you're making it so hard, you prat." Harry turned and began walking back to his bedroom. "Potter, wait," Draco said, softly, grabbing Harry's wrist to stop him from leaving. Harry turned around looking stunned, giving Draco his full attention. Draco looked Harry in the eyes and said, "I forgive you." He wanted to say more, but that's all his lips allowed. Harry smiled and looked down at Draco's hand on his wrist. His smile grew bigger, then he turned away and continued to his room.

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Harry was sitting in bed reading the day's Daily Prophet. Today's article was called "The Saviour's Proposal". Harry snorted as he read about how private sources say, he was supposedly proposing to a secret lover tomorrow night. "Such rubbish," Harry muttered to himself. "I'd have to agree with you there," Draco said, standing in the door of Harry's room. "The Prophet never reports anything truthfully. It's remarkable they're still in business." Draco looked around the room. " Merlin , Potter this room is horrifically small." Harry looked around and shrugged. "I gave you the larger room because I figured you have more stuff. Also, I spent the first eleven years of my life in a broom cupboard, whereas you lived in the manor. I'm used to small living spaces. It's no big deal." He shrugged again and began reading once more. Draco sighed. "Honestly Potter, it seems like you're very unaware when someone is trying to have a conversation with you. Let me make it simple for you. Hello Potter, I am trying to have a conversation with you." A smirk began to grow on Harry's face. "Merlin, what an oblivious git." Draco thought to himself. "But a very attractive one, of course." 

When Draco was finished thinking about Harry, he realized that Harry was looking at him as though waiting for an answer. Draco panicked. "Er, what was that again, sorry?" Harry chuckled. "Now who needs a lecture on conversations, Malfoy ?" He said with a smirk. Draco's face flushed red. He could feel his cheeks burning up so he quickly left the room, hoping Harry hadn't noticed him blushing. 

Half an hour passed before Draco remembered why he went to talk to Harry in the first place. He headed back to Harry's room but found it was empty. Draco sat down on Harry's bed, deciding he would wait. "Merlin, this room is freezing!" Draco thought. "How can Harry stand the cold? I suppose he did have to swim in freezing cold water for an hour, just to save the Weasel. Of course the Weasel had to be the one chosen, Harry's 'sorely missed' belonging. I mean, I wouldn't have wanted to be trapped underwater for an hour, but it's the sentiment that matters." 

Draco looked up to see Harry standing in front of him with the same 'waiting for an answer' expression as before. "Potter, you weren't here so I just sat down to wait and-" Draco began, feeling embarrassed. "I was using the loo. Do you need something?" Harry asked. Draco looked into his eyes and nodded. Harry looked at him curiously. It took all of Draco's strength not to reply with 'you'. 

But he couldn't do that of course. Harry was straight. Even if he wasn't, he would never like Draco, an ex-death eater, the guy who broke his nose, teased him all the time, made fun of his friends and several other people. It would never happen between them and Draco knew that. 

"I was wondering what your plans were for dinner," he replied calmly, pushing back his thoughts. "We could go somewhere, or I could cook something, or we could just get takeaway I suppose, but maybe one of the first two options." Harry thought for a second and then asked, "Why don't we go somewhere? It's our first day as boy- er, boy roommates. We should celebrate a new beginning, don't you think?" Draco smiled. "I quite like that idea. But why must you call us 'boy roommates'? I think roommates is the better term," Draco replied with a smirk. "Did Harry almost call us boyfriends? No that's ridiculous Draco, don't be stupid." 

"I know the perfect place." Draco smiled, grabbing Harry's hand and apparating them straight there.

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"I wish I could have dinner out with Draco every day. He's such a gentleman. Sort of. Only in front of the waiting staff, I suppose. The restaurant was nice. I can't believe he took me to a muggle restaurant. That seemed so unlike him. But it was very fancy so maybe it wasn't unlike him. I love how we talked as though we'd been friends for ages, even if we did only talk about Quidditch, Teddy and classmates from Hogwarts. It felt as if I were on a date with him tonight, I wish I were. Oh Draco, if only you knew. If only you knew that I love you. Then maybe it could be a real date. I mean who doesn't want to date the 'chosen one'? Ugh, seriously Harry? Get it together."

"Draco Malfoy, that's who!"

"That's who, what?" Draco asked from the other side of the couch.

"Dra- Malfoy? Did you hear that? Are you a legilimens?" Harry began to panic. 

"Yes, I heard that, Potter. I recommend that if you don't want someone to hear you, don't speak aloud. Now answer my question seeing as I answered yours," Draco retorted.

"Er, well Draco Malfoy wouldn't want to, er-" Harry hesitated.

"Spit it out, Potter," Draco snapped. He didn't mean to come off rudely, he was just impatient and Harry had been thinking about him. He had to know what exactly Harry had been thinking about.

"How much did you hear?" Harry asked, still hesitant. "Does it matter?" Draco asked back. "I believe I was thinking: Who would have enough money to attend such a fancy restaurant like the one we went to tonight? Draco Malfoy, that's who," Harry said, very matter of fact. He hoped Draco couldn't tell he was lying.

"You're lying, Harry ," Draco said. Harry's eyes widened before Draco realized what he had said. Neither one said anything for the rest of the night. 

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It was breakfast the next morning. Harry was making bacon and eggs, his speciality. If you grow up being forced to cook the same thing, every day, you get good. Harry may be good at making eggs and bacon but his cooking talents stop there. 

Draco walked into the kitchen to find a plate with a warming charm over it at his chair. Draco walked over to the table and sat down. "This looks delicious," Draco told Harry. Harry nodded and went back to reading the paper. Today's front-page article was full of guesses on who he's proposing to. Draco chuckled under his breath and said, "so that's why I found a beautiful ring under the couch yesterday, and to think... I thought it was a gift for me." Harry glared at him. "Very funny, Draco, now eat. You're far too skinny." Draco just rolled his eyes. "Oh says you, Harry, you've always looked like that." Harry scoffed. "Well, I've already eaten so bugger off and eat." Draco laughed once more. "Yes, mother. " He rolled his eyes and began to eat. "Merlin, this is AMAZING!" Draco thought to himself. He wouldn't give Harry the satisfaction of knowing just how good his cooking really was.

After the incident the night before, both boys decided they should start calling each other by their first names. They did have to grow up at some point.

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Draco and Harry were sitting on the opposite ends of the couch again, reading. Draco was reading about potion ingredients and Harry was pretending to read but was actually thinking about the reason him and Draco had never become friends.

"We were waiting to enter the great hall. The boy from the robe shop was standing in front of me. He had just figured out who I was - Harry Potter. Although that didn't mean anything to me at the time, it meant a lot to the rest of the school, besides muggle-borns, I suppose. Draco told me his name and Ron laughed. I didn't know what was funny about it, in my opinion Draco has a beautiful name. I've always believed this. Draco got upset and began making fun of Ron. I didn't know Ron very well yet, but I didn't like that Draco was being rude to him. Then Draco held out his hand, waiting for me to take it. But I didn't, I couldn't. If I did, I would never be able to let go." 

Harry blinked away the memory and looked over at Draco. All of a sudden, he saw something gold move from Draco's neck to the back of his hand. Harry reached over and pressed down on it. Draco looked at him, confused, and then down to his hand. Harry had caught his snitch tattoo. That made sense, Harry was a seeker after all. Harry let go and pulled his hand away. Then he shook his arm frantically. Draco had no idea what Harry was doing, and to be honest, it scared him a little. Until he saw it. Out from under his sleeves a snitch tattoo appeared, fluttering on Harry's hand. "You have one too," Draco said, shocked. "When did you get it?" he asked. 

Half an hour later the boys were still talking about their matching tattoos. As they talked, they inched closer, no longer sitting on opposite couch ends. Draco looked at Harry. "I love you." He thought to himself and dozed off.

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"Morning, sleepyhead," Draco whispered softly, in Harry's ear. They had both fallen asleep on the couch the night before. Draco woke up an hour before to find Harry curled up against him. He decided to get up and not tell Harry about them cuddling. It would be too embarrassing. "Mmhm," Harry replied and slowly sat up. He looked over at Draco and smirked. "What are you smirking about, Potter?" Draco asked. " Harry, " Harry corrected. " Harry ," Draco replied. "Much better." Harry smiled. "I smirked before because of your hair. I like it better without gel. It suits you." He continued, standing up fully and walking to the kitchen. Draco just stood there blushing, confused as to what just happened.

"Are you coming to eat or not?" Harry called from the kitchen and Draco rolled his eyes. "Yes, I'm coming," Draco answered, heading into the kitchen and sitting down. Harry passed him a plate of toast. "Here, eat up and don't complain," he said. Draco sighed. "Really, Harry? Would you stop lecturing me about eating? You need it just as much as I do." Harry blushed and nodded. "Thank you." Draco smiled. His smile quickly turned into a frown when he looked down at his plate. "Why do I have a grey plate?" He asked. "Well your ey- er, I thought you would, I don't know! Here switch with me," Harry mumbled. "Well, green is my favourite colour, especially this shade," Draco told Harry. "Mine's grey," Harry replied quietly, blushed and looked away. He hoped Draco didn't see his blush.

"So... I have a few job interviews today," Draco started. "I think a few of them are interesting. I hope I get one. I may be rich, but it would be nice to have something to do during the day." Harry nodded. "I'm sure it would be." He sighed. "Wait... you don't have a job? Weren't you going to be an Auror?" Draco asked, looking puzzled. "Well after fighting evil for half my life I decided that I was sick and tired of going through Hell every day, just to lose people I love." 

Draco smiled a sympathetic smile at Harry and they stayed silent for a few moments before Draco spoke up. "Harry? Do you want to talk about it?" He looked up, into Draco's icy grey eyes and relaxed. "Yeah, I do."

"Every year there was always something I had to do to save people, or that others expected me to do. It was tiring and I felt really angry all the time. Sometimes Ron would get mad at me for things I didn't do and even my crush would treat me poorly. It was too much for me to handle. Everyone expected too much from me," h e explained, tearing up.

"How so Harry?" Draco asked calmly. Harry took a deep breath. 

"When I was eleven, I defeated Voldemort with my bare hands, in doing so I murdeted a teacher. When I was twelve, I killed a basilisk. When I was thirteen, I fought off over one hundred dementors, even though I was terrified of them. When I was fourteen, I survived a dragon, unwillingly completed the rest of the Tournament, witnessed Voldemort's return and watched Cedric get killed. When I was fifteen, I fought Death Eaters, was tortured by a teacher and watched my godfather get killed. When I was sixteen, I watched Dumbledore get killed and when I was seventeen, I died, saw so many people I loved laying dead and killed Voldemort. I lost Fred, Remus, Tonks, Moody, Lavender, Collin, Sirius, Dumbledore, Hedwig, my parents, I'm sick of it. I'm not becoming an Auror and living through it all over again. No... I just... " Harry began to sob. Draco walked towards him and wrapped him in a big hug. 

"Draco, I'm sorry. I shouldn't be putting this all on you. I know how much you've been through and I shouldn't be complaining when you've gone through worse," Harry muttered. Draco just looked at Harry with so much sadness. "No Harry it's not the same thing. You saved the world! I'm just a coward with an idiot for a father and a mother too afraid to disagree with him. You've done so many challenging things and I know they've hurt you, but without you, we would all be dead. You are so important Harry. Don't forget that, ok?" Draco began to tear up too. 

All of sudden Harry stopped crying, broke the hug and looked at Draco with a stern face. "Draco Lucius Malfoy! You are not a coward! You are one of the bravest people I ever met! Draco, you went against your family and Voldemort when you threw me your wand. If you hadn't, he would still be alive. You also saved me from the Snatchers, you knew it was me and you risked your life to protect me. Draco if you hadn't done this, we couldn't have won the war. You are technically 'the Saviour'. I know you didn't want to take the mark, but you did it to protect your family. You lived in the same house as Voldemort! You are not a coward. You may not be a Gryffindor but you are so brave and you have a kind heart, I know you do. I would never be able to do half of what you've done. You are amazing, Draco. I know you didn't want to kill Dumbledore, I could see it in your eyes. You were protecting your mother and even your horrible father. That shows how brave and kind you are. Don't ever let me hear you say differently. As much as you may hate it, you are 'the Saviour', so you might want to stop calling me that". Harry chuckled and pulled Draco back into a hug. Draco was crying now, but he wasn't sad. He had just heard the nicest thing anyone's ever said to him, and the words came from Harry's mouth.

10 minutes later, they broke the hug, dried their eyes and Draco headed out the door. Harry ran and stopped him. "If anyone treats you differently at an interview because of the mark, send me one of those paper cranes you sent me in third year. I'll come, and make them regret it." Harry smiled and went back inside. Draco smiled too and headed to his first interview.

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Draco looked down at his list of jobs. For the past week, he had been writing down jobs listed in the paper. Some of them he really wanted, while others would just have to do. The list consisted of:

Healer's Assistant - St. Mungo's

Store Clerk - Flourish and Blotts

Bartender - Hog's Head 

Desk Manager - Owl Post Office in Hogsmeade

Obliviator - Ministry of Magic

Potioneer - Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

In all honesty, Draco had always considered becoming a Healer. After he was given the Dark Mark, he changed his mind knowing that no one would want a Death Eater being their Healer. Draco thought the role of being an assistant instead might be different. He was wrong. When Draco arrived and informed a Healer that he was there for an interview, he was asked to leave as they had 'no interest in working alongside a Death Eater'.

So Draco left and headed to Diagon Alley. Maybe Flourish and Blotts would give him a chance. Draco loved reading and had lots of books he could recommend to customers. Unfortunately, he was not permitted access into the shop after he told the owner he was there for an interview.

Next, Draco apparated to Hogsmeade to interview for the bartender job. He didn't really want to work there but figured that if he had a bad day, the alcohol was right there. The shrunken heads that guard the doors at the bar wouldn't let him in, even though he was of drinking age.

Draco walked up the street to the Owl Post Office and managed to enter this time. The desk witch explained the job and Draco was very unimpressed. He didn't want the job but it seemed to be the only place that would give him a job. The desk witch then asked Draco's name, scowled and threw him out. 

Draco decided not to interview for the Obliviator role knowing the Ministry most likely wouldn't let him in. He also found that the job would be too sad. 

One job left, he crossed his fingers. Draco walked from Hogsmeade all the way to Hogwarts. He entered and made his way to Headmistress McGonagall's office. Minerva smiled when she saw Draco. "Mister Malfoy, I had a feeling you would drop by." Draco nodded. "I'm here about the Potioneer position," he told her. "Yes, I figured. You were the best at potions in your year, even better than Miss Granger. Don't tell her that though," she said with a wink. "Well I always enjoyed potions, it was my favourite subject." Minerva smiled. "Professor Slughorn is becoming quite old and forgetful, you see. For this job, you will be provided with ingredients and instructions and you must brew potions for the school, instead of having Horace make them. He will continue to teach the class, but our potions supply will be left to you. Does that sound like what you're looking for?" She asked. "Of course. Does this mean I'm hired?" Draco asked, with a hopeful expression. "Yes Mister Malfoy, we will send you ingredients to the manor along with instructions and a list of the potions we need. A new list along with supplies will be sent to you every week. We expect your potions here by the Friday of the week they are requested. Any questions?" Draco shook his head. "No, ma'am. Although you must know I don't live in the manor anymore. I'm living in a flat in muggle London. Thank you so much, Professor- er, Headmistress. I'm very grateful. Have a lovely day," Draco said as he headed towards the Floo. "You too, Draco," Minerva said as Draco stepped into the green flames of the fireplace. 

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While Draco was out, Harry had an idea. He wasn't sure if Draco would like it, but it needed to be done. 

Harry approached the door to Pansy Parkinson's office at 12:00 sharp. Pansy had recently got a job working as a reporter for The Daily Prophet. Harry knew that Pansy didn't like him but she was good friends with Draco, so she just might agree.

Pansy opened the door to her office and got quite a shock. "Potter? What are you doing here?" she asked snarkily. "I need you to do me a favour. It's about Draco," he answered.

Pansy nodded and let Harry into her office. Draco told her that he and Potter had moved in together. She was also the first of his friends to know about Draco's crush on Harry. She knew since the first year of school. Honestly, it was so obvious. "If this could bring Draco and Harry together and possibly start their relationship, I'm all for it." She thought.

"So, Potter. What do you want exactly?" Pansy asked. Harry grinned. "I need you to write an article explaining the truth about Draco," he replied. "What? I'm not exposing him!" Pansy yelled. "No, showing everyone that he is the good guy here. But you have to say that you got all this information from an interview with me and you can't make things up. I want it all to be true. I will get the final say about the article as well." Harry informed her. "You want to help Dray ?" she asked. "I want him to be accepted and forgiven. Worshipped, even. Without him, Voldemort would still be alive." Pansy smiled. "Merlin's beard! Potter likes Dray! Ahh! I have to do this!" Pansy squealed in her head and turned to Harry. "I'll do it." Harry smiled. "Oh, and Potter? I'm sorry I said we should turn you in, to Voldemort. I didn't mean it. If someone actually listened to me, I would never have forgiven myself. I was just scared." Harry looked at her with a forgiving face. "I understand."

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After meeting with Pansy, Harry rushed home. He wanted to know if Draco got any of the jobs he interviewed for. Much to his disappointment, Draco wasn't back yet. 

Harry sighed and sat down on the couch. His mind trailed to the conversation with Draco earlier. "The Snatchers. Merlin, I was so close to being dead and then, he lied. He lied and said he wasn't sure. Of course he knew. I could see it in his eyes. Why did he save me? Was he just trying to keep Voldemort from winning? Why does it seem like that's not it? I remember Draco looked so sexy that year. He didn't gel his hair. I could've died just from looking at him. It was like his hair this morning. I wonder if he realized that he never fixed it before leaving. Oh well... it's rewarding for me. I wonder what he would l-" Harry's thoughts were interrupted by none other than Ron Weasley's head poking up into his fireplace. "Oh, hey Ron. I didn't know we were firecalling today," Harry said to the face in the fire. "Hey mate, no we weren't, just wanted to check up on you. You wanna come over to visit? Mione and I both agree we need to visit with you more often." Harry chuckled. "Sure, I'll step through." Ron quickly said "ok mate" before disappearing from the fire. Harry grabbed Floo powder, stepped into the fire, dropped the powder and shouted "Weasley-Granger residence". 

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Draco stepped through the front door as the green flames in the fire disappeared. Harry had just left. Draco sighed. He went to his room and changed into a more casual outfit. While doing so, he recalled his conversation with Harry that day. "I remember that moment, that day. Seeing Harry laying dead in that oaf of a half-breed's arms. My Harry... dead. I was on the verge of tears but I couldn't show it. My life was over. The love of my life... dead. I wasn't listening to that noseless arse's speech but I definitely missed something. My parents called me over and I knew I had to obey them. While on my way there, the arse hugged me. Ugh, such filth. I hate this man and he's hugging me, he just killed Harry and I'm just letting him touch me. I shouldn't have let that happen and since I wasn't listening to his speech, I'm not even sure why he hugged me. I continued on, walking to my mum, who greeted me with a comforting hug. She knew I liked Harry, she knew I was hurting so much. Then Longbottom started talking about Merlin knows what, and my eyes trailed over to Harry. He was moving. He rolled out of Hagrid's arms and before I even realized what I was doing, I ran to him. I may have shouted "Potter!" Mother says I did but I don't remember much from that moment. I threw Harry my wand. He didn't have his wand and I didn't want to see him die again because of it. My mum quickly grabbed me and led me away from him, from everyone." 

Draco sobbed quietly for a few minutes before he decided he should go see Pansy. She could cheer him up. He apparated to her office, and entered, without knocking.

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Harry landed in Ron and Hermione's fireplace with a thud. He looked up to see his two best friends looking down at him. They held out their hands and helped Harry up. He pulled them into a tight hug. "Oh, I've missed them." Harry thought and pulled his friends in tighter. 

"Good to see you too, mate." Ron smiled. "Oh Harry, you must come to visit us more often," Hermione said sternly but with a hint of kindness. "Also you must tell us everything." Harry looked at Hermione, confused. "Everything?" Hermione giggled. "About you and Malfoy !" Harry's face fell. "There's nothing to tell, Mione," he replied. Ron laughed. "Yea, sure mate. You move in with the boy you've been obsessed with since first year and 'there's nothing to tell'". Harry glared at his two friends. "I'm not obsessed with Draco," Harry said stubbornly. "Mkay," Hermione said and walked away. 

"Mione, wait," Harry called after her. She turned around. "Yes, Harry?" Harry blushed. "I'll tell you everything." 

An hour later the Golden Trio were all curled up together on the couch, laughing, smiling and talking about a certain blonde. "Wait, so the ferret and you actually have matching tattoos?" Ron asked for the third time. "Weren't you listening, Ronald? The answer is yes!" Hermione rolled her eyes at him. Harry looked at Ron with a death glare and spoke sharply. "Don't call him that." Ron nodded quickly. He did not want to mess with Harry. "You guys are totally in love, you know," Hermione said to Harry with a smirk on her face. "It's adorable." Harry suddenly felt uneasy. "I have somewhere I need to be. I'll firecall you later," he said and disapparated away.

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Draco walked into Pansy's office to find her in a hot make-out session with Blaise. "Oh good, Blaise is here too," Draco said, completely ignoring the fact that his friends were glaring daggers at him. "What's up Dray?" Pansy asked, getting out of Blaise's lap. "I was thinking about the war and Harry and seeing him dead and- I ca- I-I can't," Draco muttered softly. 

"Oh, Dray. It's ok. Harry is alive. You don't need to worry," s he whispered, softly. Draco looked at Pansy. "Thanks, Pans," he whispered back and Pansy just nodded. 

"Is that the only reason you came, mate?" Blaise piped up. Pansy shot a glare at him. " Sorry, " he mouthed back at her. 

"No, it's not. I want to tell you about everything that's happened since Harry and I moved in together," he explained to his friends. They nodded, allowing him to proceed. 

By the end, Pansy was smiling a wicked grin. "You woke up cuddling? Aweeee!" She squealed. Blaise just looked like he wanted to puke. "I think he loves you mate," he told Draco. Draco froze. Then he remembered that he had to do something and quickly said his goodbyes before apparating to Diagon Alley and darting into Magical Menagerie before closing time.

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Draco returned home to find Harry curled up by the fire. Harry looked up when he heard footsteps and his face lit up instantly. "Draco! You're back. What's behind your back?" Harry asked while standing up, curious. Draco chuckled. "Missed me? It's a gift. For letting me move in with you. I know how hard it must've been for you when Hedwig died, so I got you something," Draco explained as he pulled the cage out from behind his back. "When I saw him, the first thing I noticed was that he has your eyes. He also looked like Hedwig so I reserved him right away." Harry just stood, speechless. Then slowly he walked forward and pulled Draco into a huge hug. "Thank you! I love him!" he exclaimed. "I love you." He thought. 

Harry pulled away and the perfect name popped into his head. "I'm gonna call him Dragon," Harry said, smiling at the owl, letting him out of the cage. 

Draco gasped. "Dragon? My name means dragon! Harry named the owl after me!" He thought to himself. "Oh, Harry I have news!" Draco told him. He wanted Harry to be the first to find out. He didn't even tell Pansy and Blaise! 

Harry was so excited about Dragon he almost forgot about Draco's interviews. "Did you get a job Draco? Harry beamed. Draco smiled back at him. "Yes, I did! I get to make the potions for Hogwarts!" he said, excitedly. Harry hugged him again. "I knew you could do it, and you didn't send any paper cranes! I was so happy to know you were being treated with respect. Also, potions? That's your best subject, you love making potions. Draco this is amazing. We need to have a party!" Harry was talking so fast, Draco could barely keep up. 

"A party? Harry, you're insane! I don't need a party!" Harry grinned. "Too late," he said. "I already invited the guests. Two nights from now at 8:00. Be there." He then proceeded to the kitchen to make dinner.

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"Harry? What smells so good?" Draco asked, wandering into the kitchen the next morning. "I baked you a pie. It's green apple since that's your favourite." Harry smiled. Draco's face lit up. "It's for me? Why?" Harry cut out a piece and handed it to Draco, on a green plate. "Because of your new job, of course." Draco laughed. "I am pretty amazing. Thank you, Harry." Harry nodded and smiled back.

Draco sat down and began to eat his pie when a delivery owl flew through the window and dropped the Daily Prophet on the table. Harry paid the owl and sat down across from Draco. Harry looked at the front page and smiled. Draco glanced down at the paper and saw his name on the front page. He picked up the paper frantically and began reading.

"Draco Malfoy, Our Hero" by Pansy Parkinson and Harry Potter

Many of you know Draco Malfoy, son of Lucius Malfoy and Narcissa Malfoy née Black. When seeing him around, the majority glare at him, throw curses at him or refuse him entrance to their shops. Why? Because of the mark on his arm. 

Draco Malfoy was a Death Eater. Harry Potter and I both spoke at his Ministry Hearing and he was cleared of all charges. Draco is no longer considered a Death Eater. This is known by all. But only a select few people know why Draco was a Death Eater. Most would say he was just like his father. This is not true. Draco was forced into taking the mark. I was there, visiting him during summer holidays and Voldemort tortured him with Crucio, dragged him into the dining room, and Fenrir Greyback held him down while Voldemort gave him the Dark Mark. Draco didn't want the mark or to be a Death Eater. 

Being on the other side of the war was to protect his family. If he hadn't been, himself, Lucius and Narcissa would have been killed. Draco is very brave for doing so and protecting people who maybe he wasn't even quite fond of.  Some of you may say that he bragged about becoming a Death Eater. It was his coping mechanism, putting on a mask, trying to feel honoured. But he didn't truly feel that way.

Draco saved Harry Potter's life twice. Harry approached me and asked me to write this article. He helped me write it and all things said are true facts. 

Harry was caught by the Snatchers and brought to Malfoy Manor. Harry had been hit by a stinging charm and did not look like himself, but was with Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley. They are two eye-witnesses who I'm sure will confirm this, if asked. Draco was asked by Bellatrix LeStrange if the boy was Harry. Draco knew it was. But if he said yes, Voldemort would've been summoned, and Harry would've been killed. Draco told his aunt he wasn't sure. By doing this, Draco helped save the wizarding world by keeping Harry alive. 

The second time took place during the war. Harry was dead in Rubeus Hagrid's arms, wandless. But then Harry woke up and rolled out of Hagrid's arms. Anyone who was present at the war can confirm that when this happened, Draco ran to Harry and threw him his wand. The wand that killed Voldemort. If Draco hadn't done this, once again Harry would be dead, and Voldemort would still be here. Without Draco, we would have lost the war. Draco Malfoy is a hero. 

Draco looked at Harry with tears in his eyes. "You did this?" he asked. Harry nodded. Draco darted up and wrapped his arms around Harry. "Thank you. This is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for me." Harry hugged Draco back. "It needed to be done." Then he laughed. "You think by the number of times we've hugged that we're good friends, wouldn't you?" Draco chuckled. "I guess we are."

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Later that night, Draco went to see if Harry was awake. He wanted to thank him once more before going to bed. "I still can't believe Harry did this for me. All the nice things he said about me!" Draco thought, reaching Harry's room. He knocked on Harry's door. No answer. He opened the door. Harry was curled in a tight ball, under a heavy blanket, shivering. 

Draco ran up to Harry and sat down beside him. Draco spoke low and quiet to him. "Harry, wake up, you're shivering." Harry blinked his eyes open and looked at what woke him. "Draco?" Harry asked groggily. "Harry you're shivering, why don't you use a warming charm in here? It's freezing." Harry sighed. "The charm's heat is too uneven. Isn't your room this cold?" Draco shook his head. "No, not at all! Actually, why don't you come to my room? You'll warm up just from my presence. You know? Because I'm breathtakingly hot." Harry chuckled. "No I'm serious, it's not cold in there. C'mon." 

Harry got out of bed and followed Draco across the flat to the other bedroom. "Alright, I'll go sleep on the couch. Have a good sleep, Harry." Harry grabbed Draco's wrist. "Just get in the bed," Harry said sternly. Draco hopped in on the right side. "Fine. But you sleep on the left. No exceptions." Harry laughed. "No problem," he said while climbing in. The boys fell asleep right away.

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Draco woke up to find Harry once again, cuddled up against him, with his arm around Draco's waist. Draco smiled and ran his hands through Harry's hair. He didn't get out of bed so that he wouldn't wake Harry. 

20 minutes later, Harry woke feeling quite warm. That was new. Then he realized he was practically lying on top of Draco. He felt Draco's hands running through his hair. "I could get used to this." Harry thought. 

Draco looked down when he felt Harry moving. "Ah, you're awake. I hope I didn't wake you." Harry shook his head. "Well, then there's something we should talk about," he continued. Harry bolted off Draco when he heard those words. He should've done that earlier. There's no way Draco would've liked Harry cuddling him like that. Draco frowned. "Is something wrong?" Harry shook his head again. "I was going to ask if we should do this every night. Share a room. Your room is so cold and it would be perfect for brewing potions, for Hogwarts I mean." Harry didn't say anything, so Draco continued. "It would be for my job, of course. Professional." Harry nodded. "Er, yeah, why not?" Draco smiled. " Perfect ... just like me." Then he got up and went to make breakfast.

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Pansy, Blaise, Ron and Hermione all arrived early for Draco's 'party'. Harry and Draco weren't done making the food, so the guests waited in the living room.

"Hello Weasley, Granger." Pansy nodded at the two. Hermione frowned. "Please call us by our given names and we'll do the same to you," she said strictly. Ron nodded. Blaise spoke up next. "Why are you two even here? This is Draco's party and you hate Draco." Ron grunted. "True that." Hermione nudged Ron in the side. "What Ronald meant to say was: we are here because it's important to Harry." Pansy and Blaise just nodded. 

A few minutes later Pansy started the conversation again. "I can't believe Draco and Harry live together. It's like his dream come true." Hermione's eyes widened. "His dream? Does Draco like Harry? Harry likes Draco!" Pansy smiled a huge grin. "I knew it. Yay, Dray will be so happy." Hermione shook her head. "No, don't tell him. They need to figure it out for themselves." 

The group began to share stories of the two boys and their crushes. 

"Dray was always so annoying. He would go on and on about Harry all the time," Pansy began. "Yeah, he would. 'Saint Potter and his scar, Saint Potter and his glasses, Saint Potter and his beautiful green eyes. Blaise, Pansy! Guess what? Harry was so close to me today, he smells so good!' It was nauseating." Blaise explained.

"The only reason Draco insulted Harry so often was so Harry would talk to him. I don't think that worked out very well for him." Pansy laughed.

"He would also talk to Harry anytime he got the chance. At school, but also away from school. 'Look it's Potter, let's go talk to him! Pleeeease Blaise?' It was honestly tiring." Blaise added.

"Don't forget the whole reason we had to be rude to those two," Pansy told Blaise, nodding towards Ron and Hermione. "Oh yeah. Draco only hated you because you were always around Harry. You got him all to yourselves and he couldn't have him. So, he made fun of you as a way to express his anger." Blaise shook his head. "I am sorry. You two don't seem bad at all. We just didn't like disagreeing with Draco when he was angry." Blaise chuckled nervously.

"Thank you for apologizing. I'm sorry too. I can't believe Draco did all that just because he liked Harry," Hermione replied. "Oh no. That's just the beginning." Pansy told her. "You know how Draco was always teasing Harry? Teasing is how Draco shows affection."

"He even stayed up all night to make 'Potter Stinks' badges. To get Harry's attention, of course. It definitely worked but not in the way he hoped." Blaise paused, pondering for a second. "Actually, I don't know what he hoped that would accomplish, to be honest." 

"The worst thing though, was when Draco made a ton of Slytherins join Umbridge's Inquisitorial Squad so that he wasn't the only one." Pansy grimaced just thinking about it. "What does that have to do with Harry?" Ron asked. "Oh right," Pansy replied. "He joined the club so that he could follow Harry around without it looking creepy." Ron winced. "Sorry I asked."

"You think that was the worst thing?" Blaise asked Pansy. "No, the worst thing was when we had to lift him into a tree. He saw Harry coming towards us so he was like, 'Guys, lift me into the tree! NOW, QUICKLY! Harry's coming!!! Now all of you, hide behind the tree and when Harry comes around the corner I'll say something to him and jump out of the tree. That's your cue to come out from behind the tree and stand behind me. Harry's going to be so impressed!' He kicked me in the face when Goyle and I were lifting him into the tree." Blaise frowned, shaking his head. "Draco does crazy things when he's in love." Ron laughed."You think that's crazy?" 

Hermione chimed in. "We were about to die in a fire and Harry made us all go back to save Draco and Goyle. People who never showed an inch of kindness towards us. But Harry couldn't let his crush die and I respect that." Pansy smiled. "Thank you guys for doing that. We already lost Crabbe in that fire, I don't think I could've lived if we lost the other two," she said solemnly.

Ron decided to change the subject. "During all of sixth year, Harry stalked Draco. He would stay up late at night, every night, watching Draco's location on the Marauder's Map." When Ron saw Pansy and Blaise's confused faces he explained, "A map Harry had that showed the location of everyone at Hogwarts". Then he went back to his earlier topic. "Harry followed Draco around and used this horrible excuse. He would say that Draco was 'up to something' and that's why he was following him. Mione and I could see right through his excuse though." Ron chuckled. "Harry even lost interest in Quidditch, his 'so-called' favourite thing ever. Why? Because of Malfoy." 

Pansy just sat, gaping at Ron. Blaise decided to speak up for her. "What I believe Pansy means is: Are you serious?" Hermione nodded. "Oh, he's serious alright. But that's just Harry for you. He made us all climb a building to spy on Draco. He wouldn't admit to it at first, liking Draco I mean. But we saw right through his lies. He called Draco his arch-enemy . That's where we caught on. Voldemort was trying to kill him and Draco was somehow his enemy. He eventually admitted to it, once we bothered him about it enough,," Hermione said proudly. 

Ron piped in. "I have a question. Did Draco get physical with Harry just so they could touch?" Pansy nodded. "Same for Harry?" Ron nodded too.

"What are you guys talking about?" Draco asked, walking into the room. "I bet it's about how stunning I look tonight, isn't it." Harry laughed, walking in behind Draco. "I'm glad to see you all getting along so well. Dinner's ready," he said, watching Ron dart up and run to the kitchen. Hermione rolled her eyes and Harry laughed. "Tonight is going to be a good night."

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The party had been one of the best nights of Draco's life. He was surrounded by people he loved and the Weasel and Granger of course. Harry and Draco made a ton of food and that definitely won Ron over. You see, Draco never hated Ron and Hermione. It was more like he was jealous of them. "Weasel and Mudblood take up all Harry's time. I can never get him alone. It's frustrating. " But he warmed up to them at the party, if he was going to live with Harry, he better get used to his friends. So Draco tried to get the two to like him. Granger was a little harder to win over, but once he started talking about her run for Minister of Magic and how she was likely to win, her perception of Draco changed entirely. 

That night Draco and Harry shared a bed and once more, woke up cuddling. Draco made breakfast and he and Harry sat down to talk about their friends. "It was nice seeing Granger and Weasel again," Draco began. "I'm sure they would prefer to be called Ron and Hermione, but continue." Draco nodded. "I shouldn't have treated them as I did during school. Harry, I really wanted to be friends with ' the Harry Potter'. But you rejected my handshake and became friends with them instead. I was jealous and I'm quite sorry." Harry smiled. "Don't apologize to me, apologize to them . But thank you. I understand, and I am sorry for rejecting your handshake. I shouldn't have... wait, did you say jealous ?" Harry asked, shocked at Draco's confession. "Yes, you could've really saved our arses. The Slytherins, I mean. If you were friends with us, you could help us be accepted at school and protect us from being forced into becoming Death Eaters." Harry just stared at Draco. 

A few moments later, Harry was hugging Draco for the millionth time since they moved in together. "I'm so sorry," Harry whispered in Draco's ear over and over again.

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That afternoon, Draco was in his potion room, previously Harry's bedroom, brewing Amortentia requested from McGonagall. He was just finishing up when Harry walked in. "Hey, what a re you brewing? It smells wonderful!" Harry exclaimed. Draco chuckled. "Why, what do you smell?" Harry inhaled deeply. "Green apples, coins and, hmmm, hair gel," Harry answered before he realized, the smell was Draco. 

"Merlin, does Harry smell me? No, it couldn't be." Draco thought to himself. "I smell treacle tarts, broomstick and er- shampoo." He paused. "Harry's shampoo."

Before either of them could say anything else, Harry's name was called, coming from in the main room. Harry left the room awkwardly and walked up to the fireplace. Ron's head was sticking up in the fire. He saw a deep blush on Harry's cheeks. "Er- sorry mate. I hope I'm not interrupting anything." Harry's blush deepened. "Oh, no er- Draco was just brewing a potion for the school." Ron nodded. "What potion?" he asked. Harry blushed even more. " Amortentia ," Harry whispered. Ron nodded again. He wondered if the boys had figured it out yet. They obviously smelt each other. But did they realize that the other smelt them? "Mione and I were wondering if you'd want to come over?" Harry nodded. "Sure, I'll step through, I'm just going to tell Draco that I'm leaving." Ron smiled, knowingly. "Ok mate, don't take too long."

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The Golden Trio were squished on Ron and Hermione's couch in front of the fire. Hermione was talking about how Draco was very nice to them and maybe he wasn't so bad after all. Ron agreed. "The two of you should open a catering company, your food was soooo good." Harry chuckled. "Of course you change the topic to food." Hermione laughed too. "So Harry, Ron said Draco was brewing Amortentia. What did you smell?" Harry glared at Ron, then looked back to Hermione. "Do you even need to ask?" Ron laughed. "My money's on the answer being Draco. 10 galleons." Hermione nudged Ron in the side. "I'm not making that bet. I think the same thing as you." Then she looked at Harry, expectantly. Harry finally gave in. "Yes, I smelt Draco. But of course I did. I'm attracted to him, so he's who I smell. It would be strange if I didn't smell my crush, don't you think?" Hermione smiled. "I'm sure it would be." 

An hour later Hermione's face lit up. "Oh, I almost forgot! Ron and I had a great idea. Well, actually I had a great idea. Ron just agreed with me. The two of us had a great time last night and I thought we should get together more often. All six of us. We could call it 'game night' and play all sorts of games. Wizard games of course, like Gobstones, Exploding Snap and Wizard's Chess, but you and I could teach the group some muggle board games as well. It would be so fun! We could do it every other week on Friday nights. I already talked to Pansy and she said she and Blaise would definitely join in on that." Harry smiled. "That sounds like a great idea. I'll talk to Draco about it tonight." Hermione beamed. "Speaking of talking to Draco tonight," Ron began, holding out two tickets. "Blaise scored 6 tickets to a professional Quidditch Match. It's on July 5th. Do you two want in?" Harry laughed. "Obviously! Draco doesn't have a say about this though. We are definitely gonna be there."

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Harry was just done putting Teddy down for a nap. He left the room and walked straight into ... "Draco?" Draco laughed. "Hi Harry. I finished brewing the Amortentia so I thought I'd visit my mother. She would like to see you by the way. Here I'll walk you to her quarters.”

"So how were Weasel and Gra- er sorry I mean Ron and Hermione?" Draco asked as they walked towards Narcissa's room. "They're good. You must have done a good job winning them over because they seemed to really like you. See there was nothing to worry about. So ... what does your mum want anyway?" Harry asked, visibly very nervous. "I'm not sure actually. Maybe she noticed how nice I look today and wants your opinion." Harry rolled his eyes. "I'm sure she has. If she asks, I'll tell her that you look as stunning as always." Draco blushed at those words. "Er- here we are. I'll see you back at the flat. Don't worry, you'll be fine." Draco smiled warmly. "I hope so.”

Draco disapparated and Harry knocked on Narcissa's door. "Come in." Harry entered the room. "Hello Mrs Malfoy, Draco said you wanted to see me." Narcissa smiled. "Yes, hello Harry. It's good to hear you're getting along with Draco." Harry nodded. "Of course. Draco is very kind and caring. He also wants me to let you know that I think he looks dashing." Narcissa grinned. "Ah yes, that sounds like my son. Anyways, Harry, I had a few things I'd like to talk to you about. First, I would like to thank you. I read the lovely article you and Pansy wrote about Dray. He really needed that." Harry nodded. "Well, it's all true. He saved my life twice. He deserves the world. " Narcissa chuckled. "That's very kind Harry. Might I ask you a question?" Harry nervously nodded for her to continue. "Do you have feelings for him?" Harry gasped. "Did he tell you that?" Narcissa laughed again. "No, no, dear. Don't worry, he doesn't suspect a thing," Narcissa said with a wink. "You may leave now Harry. Have a good evening." Harry smiled, a little confused as to what was happening. "You too, Mrs Malfoy." Narcissa shook her head. "Call me Narcissa, dear."

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"Draco?" Harry called out. "I'm in the kitchen." Harry followed the voice into the kitchen. "Hey, I had a few things to talk to you about. First of all, our four friends from last night teamed up on us and planned a wizard/muggle game night. We would have it every other week on Friday nights and apparently, we're the hosts. Only if you're ok with it." Draco thought about it for a second. "More time to spend with Harry's friends? That could be good. They'll definitely warm up to me if we hang out that often." Draco spoke. "Deal." Harry grinned. "The other thing is ... Blaise got us tickets to a professional Quidditch match! I said yes, you have no choice, we are going. So are Mione, Ron, Pansy and Blaise!" Draco's face lit up. "Quidditch? I love Quidditch. I used to love flying around on my broom to get away from Father. Then I got to be Slytherin's seeker! That was so fun. I stunk though. Well only against Gryffindor. Maybe if Harry hadn't been the opposing seeker I would've had a shot. He was just too distracting. I couldn't focus on the snitch when he was right there." Draco beamed. "I'm in. Although apparently , I don't have a say." He stuck his tongue out at Harry. "Here I made dinner." 

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"Hey, Harry?" Draco turned over in bed to face Harry. "Yes?" Draco sighed. "I was curious about your childhood. I would always make assumptions about you, but I never knew what it was really like." Harry grimaced. "Oh, er-well, I was beaten up by my cousin and he threatened to beat up anyone who talked to me, so I had no friends. I had to do all the chores and cooking. I slept in a broom cupboard until I was twelve. Sometimes I would do magic when I was upset or angry, unknowingly, and they would starve me and lock me in the cupboard. I wasn't really allowed to leave the house. When they found out I was a wizard, they gave me a new room but they still starved me, more even. " 

When Harry was finished he, was crying. Draco sat up to pull Harry into a hug, but Harry flinched. "Harry, let me hug you," Draco said, reaching in. "No, it's ok, I'm ok." Draco shook his head. "It's not a problem, you know. You're not a bother." Harry nodded slowly. "Are you sure? If you're sure." Draco frowned and pulled Harry into a tight embrace. "If I'm sure? Of course I'm sure! I'm going to personally hex those Muggles into oblivion for making you feel guilty about getting a hug when you're sad." Harry smiled. "Thanks, Draco." They cuddled in close and slept like that all night.

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It was July 5th, the day of the Quidditch match. Over the past month, Draco and Harry had become very close. They started calling each other nicknames, hosted game night twice already and both came out to the other. The boys had been eagerly waiting for this day ever since they got the tickets

"Get up Ry! We're gonna be late!" Draco called from the bathroom. He walked into the bedroom and flopped onto the bed, his head landing on Harry's stomach. Harry gasped. "Ouch. Dray!" Draco grinned. "I'll move if you agree to get up." Harry groaned. "No!" Draco cuddled up to Harry and grabbed his waist, then rolled them both off the bed. Draco landed on top of Harry, their lips inches from touching. Draco and Harry began to lean in, before realizing what they were doing and bolting upright. Draco returned to the bathroom. "Ugh. Harry? Where is my hair gel? I know you have it!" Harry grinned, walking into the bathroom. "What a bold assumption." Draco rolled his eyes. "Ry please?" Harry grinned even more. "Nope. I think you should wear your hair like this to the match. When I told you about the tickets, I said you had no say. Remember?" Draco grinned slightly. "You git." 

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"Where have you been?" Hermione asked the boys as they took their seats. "Merlin, Mione! You're starting to sound like Molly. Not that it's a bad thing. Your mum is lovely, Ron." Draco rolled his eyes and smiled. "What Harry meant to say was that he's the reason we're late," Draco said teasingly. "He took ages to get out of bed, stole my hair gel, forced us to sit down and have a proper breakfast, we left and then remembered he forgot to feed Dragon. So we went back." Harry giggled. "Your hair looks stunning today Dray," he said with a wink. Ron laughed. "It sure is... something." Hermione nudged him in the side. Blaise and Pansy walked up and sat down with them. "There you are. Blaise and I were just talking to Theo. What took you so long?" Pansy asked Draco, raising an eyebrow. Draco blushed. "Oi nice hair mate," Blaise remarked. All of a sudden the two teams flew out for the pre-match show. 

The Arrows were ahead of the Magpies by 10 points. Draco was watching the game quite intently, but Harry found Draco much more interesting. "Mate you're staring," Ron whispered in Harry's ear but Harry just ignored him. Draco was obviously enjoying himself and Harry found it amusing to watch. Whenever the Arrows had the Quaffle, Draco's face would light up, when they missed a shot, a worried expression would form and when they scored a point Draco would smile the biggest grin ever. "He's so beautiful." Harry began to think to himself. "Ry! We won! We won!" Draco's smile could make Harry melt. "That's wonderful! This calls for another party. You four, show up at 9:00. Bye!" Harry said quickly before apparating to the flat, bringing Draco with him. "You didn't even give them the chance to say no." Harry laughed. "That's the point."

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"Potter!" Harry tensed. Whatever Draco had to say was not going to be good. He hadn't been called Potter in a very long time. Harry entered the room. "Mhmm?" Draco turned around holding his hair gel container. "Why is my hair gel empty? This is very expensive and imported from Canada. It'll take months to get a new one." Harry looked away nervously. "You found it. I didn't know it was a muggle product," he said, sheepishly. "Well, it is. Happy? Our friends will be here in twenty minutes and my hair looks ridiculous." Harry glanced at Draco but quickly looked away again. "I don't think so. Besides, your hair looked like that all day. I'm sorry. Your hair is just so gorgeous and-" Harry ran out of the room and locked himself in the bathroom. He wanted Draco to be his so badly. "I'm so stupid. He'll never love me. He hated me. Why would it ever be any different?" Harry cried out. He was sobbing now. Draco had heard Harry. But only the last two sentences. 

"Alohomora." Draco ran up to Harry and grabbed his face, tilting it up to face him. "Harry James Potter! I don't hate you. I will never hate you. I never did." Harry looked into Draco's eyes. "I'm sorry." There was a call from the living room. "I guess they're early. Cheer up Ry. I'm not mad." Draco grabbed Harry's hand, helped him up and dragged him to meet their guests.

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"Then he was like 'you think there's someone here who's worse than Dumbledore?' and I was thinking like 'well, we're officially dead', but Harry was like 'Harry Potter?' and Malfoy agreed. No one ever found out." The Slytherins stared at Ron open-mouthed. "You and Harry used Polyjuice to look like Crabbe and Goyle in second year and I never even knew?" Draco asked. Harry nodded. "Yep and he was so distraught when you agreed he was the worst person in the school," Ron said before clapping his hand over his mouth. Harry shot Ron a death glare.

It was three in the morning and everyone except for Hermione was tipsy. They were sharing stories from school about all the mischief they got into. "There was one time when Draco was talking about Har- his crush and Snape was standing right behind him. It was hilarious," Pansy told them. Hermione laughed. "One time when Harry kissed Cho, we were all talking about it and then Ron said something about how someone having so many emotions would explode, so I said 'just because you have the emotional range of a teaspoon' and we all laughed for five minutes straight." Everyone looked at her silently. "Mione I think you had to be there to find it funny," Harry told her. Draco nodded. Then he realised what Granger had said. "You kissed Cho?" Draco asked. Ron scowled "Ginny too." Harry blushed. "Oh. I think I'm gonna call it a night. Bye, everyone. See you soon Ry." Draco walked quickly to his room.

He didn't know why he was so upset. Sure he hadn't really kissed anyone before and maybe hoped Harry hadn't either. But he really shouldn't have expected differently. "Hey, our guests are staying the night, too tipsy to apparate or use the Floo safely. Are you ok?" Harry crawled in the bed beside Draco. Draco nodded and pulled Harry in close. "I am now." They fell asleep, arms wrapped around each other, Harry's head in the crook of Draco's neck. 

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"Hey, guys, Ron and I are gonna head ou- oh. It can wait," Hermione said, walking into Harry and Draco's room. "Look at them all cuddled up. It's adorable." She thought. She rushed back to the main room and got the others. "You have to see this." Everyone tip-toed over to the bedroom and peered through the doorway. "Awe!" Pansy whispered. "Oh. Harry didn't tell you they do this? Dray said they sleep like this every night," Blaise explained, voice low. "Bloody Hell! Why does this make me as happy as it does?" Ron asked, quite loud. "Shh, don't wake them. I'm so happy for them, they'll be together in no time!" Hermione smiled. 

"Are you guys just gonna stand, creepily staring at us or what?" Draco asked the huddle by the door. "Sorry, Dray. We didn't mean to wake you," Pansy said apologetically. "No, I couldn't hear what you were saying. I just saw you. I'm always awake before Harry. Most days I lay here until he wakes, sometimes I get up and make breakfast though." 

"Hmmm? Good morning Dray," Harry said, nuzzling into Draco. "Mmm, you're so soft." Draco blushed. "Harry. We aren't alone and I think you're still a little tipsy." Harry yawned and opened his eyes. "Why are you all standing at the door?" The four friends chuckled nervously. "Just saying goodbye mate," Ron told him. "Wait, stay for breakfast." 

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"Mmmm. 'Arry can I come o'er for bweafast e'ryday? These eggs ah delicious." Hermione glared at Ron. "Don't talk with your mouth full." Harry chuckled. "Dray made them so it's him you should be asking." Draco laughed. "Well, I'm going to say no. But I'm glad you like them. Harry, I'm going to go with Blaise and Pansy. I'll be back at noon." Harry smiled. "Have fun." 

The Slytherin's were headed to the fireplace when Pansy remembered something. She ran back to the kitchen. "I'll owl you about the girl's night, Hermione." Hermione nodded. Pansy returned to her friends and they disappeared through the Floo. 

"So... Draco's soft, is he?" Ron teased. "Shut up Ron. I don't normally say things like that to him. It was an accident." Hermione raised an eyebrow. "But you normally sleep like that?" Harry blushed. "Yeah, I guess so. Draco hasn't said anything about it because he's just being polite. Same reason he doesn't usually wake me up." Hermione giggled. "Mhmm. Harry, we should go too. See you later." Harry wrapped his friends in a tight hug. "Bye guys. Thanks for the great night." Ron chuckled. "Anytime mate. Especially if I get some of those eggs in return." Harry laughed and walked his friends to the Floo. "When you guys start snogging, let us know," Hermione giggled before her and Ron disappeared too.

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"Up to something. What a lazy excuse. I can't believe I used that as an excuse. To be fair, he did end up being up to something, but that's not why I said it. Why did I stalk him? It just made my feelings for him grow. Now I'm head over heels in love with him and it's all thanks to those stupid words. Up to something. Ugh. If I hadn't stalked him, maybe my crush would've gone away. But nope. I had to stalk him. Why? I'm so stupid. Soon he'll find out the truth, especially if I keep up the slip-ups like the one this morning. He'll know and he'll leave. I can't let that happen." Harry's thoughts were interrupted by Draco returning home.

"Did ya miss me?" he asked. "Ye- er, I hadn't thought about it," Harry answered. "Now he won't catch on." Draco frowned. "Hadn't thought about it? Oh. Right- yeah. It's fine. Totally fine." Draco looked at Harry. "Well Scarhead, I didn't miss you either." Harry's smile faded. He once again was on the verge of tears. "Oh. Ok. I'm going to make lunch then." Harry ran to the bathroom. 

"Potter? What's wrong." Draco banged on the door. "Go away Malfoy," Harry murmured through sobs. "Oh, Merlin. Alohomora." Harry looked away. "You can't just barge in on someone." Draco shook his head, walked up to Harry and sat down on the floor beside him. "I know something is bothering you. Ever since I got upset about my hair gel. What's wrong?" Draco wiped the tears off Harry's face. "I hate fighting with you. We've been fighting since first year and I hate it. Why do we have to fight? I know you're mad when you call me Potter, Potty, Scarhead, Golden Boy, Chosen One, The Boy Who Lived. Fighting with you reminds me of the war. I can't think about it anymore." Tears rolled down Draco's face. "I'm not mad at you Harry. I'm sorry for fighting with you. I hate it too." He hugged Harry. "You were one of the first people to show me love. I know you never got much love either. We need each other, Harry. I want you to feel loved all the time ok? Do you know why I wanted to be your friend? You were the most beautiful boy I had ever seen." Harry smiled. "Thank you." Draco helped Harry up. "I think we need a special treat. How about we go to Diagon Alley?" Harry laced his fingers with Draco's. "I would love that."

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"Pansy! Granger's here." Pansy rushed to the living room. "Thanks Blaise but that's your cue to leave." She turned to Hermione. "Hey Mione. I'm so glad you could make it." She wrapped Hermione in a hug. "Me too! This is going to be a super fun girls night." Blaise cleared his throat. "Where exactly am I supposed to go?" Pansy shook her head. "Go bother Dray and Harry. I don't think they'll mind." Blaise stepped in the fireplace and disappeared. "Now that he's gone, we can party!" Hermione giggled. 

"So who exactly is coming? I invited Daphne, but I don't quite remember who you invited," Pansy told Hermione whilst setting up for their guests. "Luna Lovegood, Ginny Weasley and Cho Chang," Hermione replied. "Wait. Loony Lovegood and Weaslette are coming? They despise me. Well, maybe not me specifically, but any friend of Dray's." Hermione chuckled. "You'll be fine Pans. Maybe just call them by their given names." 

Just then a girl popped out of the fireplace. "Pansy!" The girl ran over to Pansy and hugged her tightly. "I haven't seen you in so long! I read the article about Malfoy, so sweet. You're going to be a top journalist one day. I hear you live with Blaise? How's that going?" Pansy laughed. "Daphne, slow down. Yes, I haven't seen you in a while, it's been too long. Draco deserved that article and I was happy to write it, I'm glad you liked it. I really do hope to be a successful journalist, thank you. Yes, I do live with Blaise and it's going quite well." Pansy took a breath before continuing. "Daphne, you know Hermione Granger, but I don't think you've formally met." Daphne stuck out her hand. "I'm Daphne Greengrass, but you can call me Daphne. It's nice to finally meet the top girl of our year." Hermione shook Daphne's hand. "It's nice to meet you too, Daphne. You can call me Hermione." 

Two more girls popped through the fire. "Hey, sorry we're late, we just had Quidditch practice," Ginny explained. Cho nodded and waved at everyone. "It's nice to see you all. Thanks for inviting us." Hermione smiled. "Of course. Cho, Ginny? You know Pansy Parkinson and Daphne Greengrass?" The girls nodded. "Not formally. It's nice to meet you," Ginny smiled at the girls. "Yes, I'm very thankful to be here," Cho smiled and shook hands with Pansy and Daphne. "It's nice to meet you too. I'm very glad you could make it. Now we're just waiting on-" Pansy began.

Luna Lovegood jumped backwards out of the fireplace and spun around. "Sorry, I'm late. I couldn't find my charm and I didn't want any Nargles following me here. Hi Pansy, I'm Luna. Thank you for inviting me to your home. It's quite lovely. But did you know that you have a Crumple-Horned Snorkack in your Floo? It was quite alarming. You should get that checked out." Pansy smiled, awkwardly. "Right, I will tell Blaise about it. It's nice to meet you, Luna. This is Daphne, and you know Ginny, Cho and Hermione. So now that we're all here, we can start the party!" 

The girls all sat down in the living room. Pansy handed around some cauldron cakes and liquorice wands. "So I thought we could play Truth or Dare. But since you grew up with muggles, Mione, I thought I should explain how wizards and witches play. We all take a sip of Veritaserum before we begin. That way, it's impossible for you to lie. If you refuse to do a dare, we'll ask a very embarrassing truth question. If you complete the dare, you get an enchanted nail done. Meaning your nail will be 'painted' by using a charm, and whatever design you want can be spelled to move. But you only get one charmed at a time." Hermione took a second to take in the information, then smiled. "Sounds great." 

Pansy took a sip of Veritaserum and passed the bottle around. "Let's begin. Mione, Truth or Dare?" Hermione chose truth. "Have you ever had a crush on Harry?" Pansy asked. Hermione shook her head. "No, I've always liked Ron. I never considered dating Harry because although he didn't tell us until second year, I knew in first year that Harry liked Draco." Hermione clapped a hand over her mouth. Cho gasped. "Harry's gay?" Ginny nodded. "He's Bisexual. But I didn't know he liked Draco. I suspected." Luna frowned. "Let's change the subject. I'm sure Harry doesn't want you to out him." Hermione nodded. "I'm sorry, it's the Veritaserum." 

They continued playing the game for an hour. All of the girls had full manicures and they felt like really close friends after learning so much about each other. It was the last turn of the game. "Truth or Dare Pansy?" Hermione asked. Pansy picked truth. "Did you ever kiss Draco? Because I heard tons of rumours about it.”

 "Well yes, but no. He wanted to make sure that he really did like Harry although it was very obvious. So I took Polyjuice potion to look like Harry and we kissed. I pulled away before he went too far. But afterwards, he was smiling for a week. Cho, you and Ginny have kissed Harry, correct?" Cho and Ginny nodded. "Was it really that amazing?" Ginny chuckled. "I don't know. Thinking back, knowing he dated me just because he thought that was expected of him is kinda embarrassing. But I did like kissing him at the time." Cho turned to Hermione. "You said he liked Draco since year one. What about when he liked me?" Hermione frowned. "Oh. Well, Harry said he needed to move on from Draco since it 'wasn't gonna happen'. Yeah right. But he decided he would try liking someone else, and that was you. Unfortunately, he never stopped liking Draco and he couldn't be in a relationship with you because of that." Cho frowned. "Well, I was crying during our kiss. So it wasn't that amazing. I guess that's just Draco's opinion." Pansy nodded. 

All the girls eventually fell asleep after non-stop talking. They had all decided that they would do this another time but also to go shopping the next day. Blaise returned at midnight to find five sleeping girls and Pansy, sitting up in the middle. "You alright, Pans?" Pansy shook her head. "We used Veritaserum and I told them Dray's biggest secret." Blaise hugged his girlfriend tight. "It's not your fault. Don't worry." Pansy nodded and dozed off to sleep in Blaise's arms. Little did Pansy know, Draco had gone home with Blaise and heard the whole thing.

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Draco rushed home. "Pansy told them. This is not good. One of them will tell Harry. I bet Weaslette will. Oh no. He'll move out right away. This is BAD!" Draco began shaking. He crumpled to the floor. Harry heard a thump in the living room, so he assumed Draco was back. He walked into the living room to find Draco shaking on the floor with his head in his hands. "Dray! Are you ok? What's going on?" Draco didn't say anything. "Is this a panic attack? Have you had one before?" Draco nodded. "How can I help?" Draco still didn't say anything. Harry ran one hand through Draco's hair and held his hand with the other. "It's going to be ok, Dray. I'm here. You're safe. You're with a friend. I'll protect you. I'm not going anywhere." At those words, a tear rolled down Draco's face. Harry picked him up and carried him to their bed. Draco's shaking slowed down a bit. Harry cuddled in close, as he did every night. "It's ok Dray. I'll always be there for you."

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During the night Draco had a few nightmares, but Harry kept whispering the same words, cuddling him and making him feel safe. 

Thinking of Harry leaving him had reminded him of the war, seeing Harry dead, worrying the whole time that Harry would die. It pained him to remember those times. Sometimes he wished that Harry hadn't saved him from the fire because then he never would've had to see Harry dead. But he would have to live with that memory forever. At least he had whatever this was with Harry now. It was nearly perfect. 

After Draco had fallen back to sleep, Harry kissed his forehead. "Poor Draco. He needs to know he's loved."

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Draco woke up to Harry missing from the bed. He could smell green apples coming from the kitchen. "He didn't." Draco got up and went to the kitchen. He saw a huge plate full of apple pancakes. "Harry?" Harry turned around. He ran to hug Draco. "Good morning Dray." Draco smiled. "Did you make these for me because of last night?" Harry nodded. "Maybe. Is that ok?" Draco chortled. "Of course it is. Thank you, Ry." 

While the boys were eating breakfast, Draco realized something. “Hermione Granger, Harry's best friend knows I like him.” Draco choked on his pancake. "Dray are you ok?" Draco nodded as he caught his breath. "Yeah, would you want to go to Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley today? Just us?" Harry smiled. "Well I had plans with Ron and Hermione, but I can cancel." Draco beamed. "Now that'll delay him from finding out at least for today." Just then they heard Ron's voice coming from the living room. "I'll go see, wanna come with me?" Draco got up. "Sure." The two boys walked to the fireplace. "Hey, Ron. I'm going to have to cancel our plans today. Dray and I are going shopping." Ron nodded. "We have to cancel too, mate. Mione's going shopping with all the girls she hung out with last night." Draco went ghostly white if getting any paler was possible. Harry smiled. "We'll reschedule. I'm so glad Pansy and Mione have become such good friends." Ron nodded. "I'm gonna go, mate. You two have fun." Draco nodded. "Thanks, Ron," Harry said to Ron as his head disappeared from the fireplace. 

"Er- Harry? Maybe we shouldn't go shopping." Harry looked confused. "Whatever you want Dray." Draco smiled. "Hey, Draco? What if we host something like what Pansy and Mione did last night. But like with blokes. I'll invite Ron, Neville, Dean, Seamus and you can invite whoever you'd like." Draco thought about it for a second. "They wouldn't know about it. Other than Blaise and Goyle. Yeah, that sounds fun. Can I invite Blaise, Theo and Goyle?" Harry chuckled. "Yes, go right ahead. I'm going to go to invite everyone. You can invite your friends and then we can set up." Draco nodded. "Sounds good." 

They started walking separate ways. "Wait, Dray? I was thinking I should invite my cousin Dudley. He knows I'm gay and doesn't care. He read a letter I got from Ron and found out. It was weird when he read it. He didn't punch me or make a rude comment. He just said 'that's cool'. Before the war, he told me he never thought of me as a waste of space. I think he finally realized what was going on and that I could die, and he felt bad. I think we should start over. He's an adult now and we've written each other a few times. I think he'll act civil. Is that ok?" Harry paused, waiting for Draco's response. "If that's what you want, of course. But if he hurts you, physically or verbally, I'm not going to hold back from hurting him." Harry nodded. "Alright." 

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Draco and Harry had written all their friends and took turns sending them with Dragon. Everyone had sent back a yes, even Dudley. Harry was a little nervous about Dudley, but the letters they had exchanged were friendly, so Harry had faith it wouldn't be any different in person.

Draco and Harry spent the rest of the day making food, knowing a quarter of it would go to Ron. They made a lot of food for that very reason. Draco had cheered up a bit but he was still worried Harry would find out. He decided he needed to talk to the girls. "Ry, I'm heading out to get you something. Bye." He took the Floo to Diagon Alley. "Point me." He whispered. His wand pointed in the direction of the girls. He followed where his wand lead until he reached them. "Dray? What are you doing here?" Pansy asked. "I need to talk to you six."

"What is it, Dray?" Pansy looked really concerned. She thought maybe something was wrong with Harry. "Pansy, I know you told them about the Harry thing." Pansy's face fell. "Oh, Dray I'm- " Draco interrupted her. "Last night, I went back to your place with Blaise. I heard you tell him. I went straight home and I... I had a panic attack." Hermione looked like she was about to say something, but Draco continued. "I'm alright, Harry helped me through it, the nightmares too. I'm worried that if he learns what happened, he'll leave. I don't want that to be the case. I've been struggling all day, worried one of you will tell him. So can you all please promise you won't?" Pansy hugged Draco. "I promise." Hermione chimed in. "Me too Draco. I won't tell." Draco looked at the other four. "Don't worry Malfoy, I'll keep it to myself," Daphne reassured him. Luna pulled her Spectrespecks out of her purse and put them on. "I can see your head is full of Wrackspurts, so this must really be bothering you. I won't tell Harry, I promise." Cho and Ginny nodded. "I've been in your position and who's to say I wouldn't have done the same thing? I won't tell a soul," Ginny told him. "I won't either. I would never do that to someone " Cho added. "Thanks, everyone. That's really helpful." Pansy let go of Draco and waved goodbye. Draco made his way back to the Floo, but stopped in Rosa Lee Teabags, and bought Harry some tea. He wanted to get him something much nicer, but of course, didn't want to seem too intense.

When Draco returned home he was feeling 100% stress-free and very excited for the party later that night.

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"Dray, could you get the door?" Draco walked to the front door and opened it to find a large bloke standing in front of him. "Are you Dudley?" Draco asked, nervously. "Yeah. Are you Harry's roommate?" Draco nodded. "That is correct. But before I let you in, Harry didn't just save the wizarding world, he saved your world too. Without him, innocent mugg- er people like yourself would have been killed. I know you didn't treat him well growing up and I'm glad that you've made up, but don't lay a finger on him or say anything to hurt him, because I won't hold back from hurting you." Dudley looked frightened. "Dray, who is it?" Harry called from the kitchen. "It's your cousin." Harry ran to the front door. "Draco Lucius Malfoy, what did you say to him?" Draco looked at his feet, embarrassed. "Sorry Ry. I was just looking out for you." Harry shook his head. "I'm ok Dray. You go wait by the fireplace for our other guests. I bet they'll come by Floo. Dudley, nice to see you." 

Harry stuck out his hand. Dudley shook it. "Look, I'm sorry Potter. I didn't know what I was saying back when we were younger. I didn't know how important you were either. Thank you for saving the world. From now on I'll try to be a better cousin." Harry nodded. "Thanks, Dudley. You can call me Harry by the way. To be honest, I did have lots of help with the war, but you're welcome. In all honesty, Draco saved my life twice so we really have him to thank for winning the war." Dudley lowered his voice. "Is he your boyfriend? He's the one your friend was talking about in that letter I read." Harry blushed. "I wish. No, we're just friends and don't tell him I said that." Dudley laughed. "No problem." 

The two made their way into the living room to join Draco. As they entered, Seamus and Dean stepped out of the fireplace. "Hey guys," Harry said excitedly. He went over and hugged his friends. "You two came together?" Dean chuckled. "Seamus and I are together . It's good to see you." Seamus nodded. "Yeah Harry, we were beginning to think you'd forgotten us." Harry shook his head. "Never and congratulations. Ron owes me 10 sickles." The boys all laughed. "Dean, Seamus, you know Draco, and this is my cousin Dudley. We're friends now. Dudley these two were my roommates at Hogwarts." Dudley gave a curt nod. "Nice to meet you." Then Draco spoke up. "I'd like to apologize to you guys. I'm sorry." Dean and Seamus nodded and smiled. "It's ok. If Harry forgives you, we do too. We read the article in the paper. Thanks for saving him," Dean said politely. "Are you two together?" Seamus asked. Both boys blushed and shook their heads.

The awkwardness was interrupted by Ron coming through the Floo. "Harry, what's he doing here?" Ron asked right off the bat. "Ron, calm down, he apologized." Ron nodded, still not convinced Dudley should be there. "Alright, well hi Draco. Dean, Seamus, nice to see you." They said their hellos. "Ron, you owe me ten sickles." Harry laughed. Ron turned to Dean and Seamus. "You're dating? Congrats!" Then turned to Harry. "Here mate." He said handing Harry 10 sickles. "Dudley, this is my best friend Ron. It was his letter you read. Also, he was the one who helped me escape in a flying car. I believe you met when he picked me up for the Quidditch World Cup." Dudley nodded. "It's good to see you again, Ron." Ron half-smiled. 

"The fun can commence, the Slytherins are here," Blaise shouted, stepping through the fireplace with Theodore Nott. "Theo! Good to see you mate. It's been a while. I know you've missed my gorgeous face." Theo laughed and hugged Draco. "Why does everyone keep saying that to me?" Blaise chuckled. "Blaise, you stole my line?" Draco laughed. "Maybe I did, maybe I didn't," he answered. "Harry, this is Theo, and Theo you obviously know Golden Boy over here." Harry's face fell. "Sorry Ry, you can call him Harry." Theo shook Harry's hand. "Thanks for having me and for saving the world." Harry nodded. "You're welcome to visit anytime." Draco decided to speed up the introductions. "This is Harry's muggle cousin, Dudley, those two obnoxious ones are Blaise and Theo, my Hogwarts roommates and friends, Seamus and Dean from Gryffindor and obviously Ron who's attached to Harry by the hip, no offence." Everyone said hello to each other.

"Two more," Harry said. Immediately following, Goyle emerged from the fireplace. "Goyle, you made it. Everyone, this is my friend Goyle. Everyone except Dudley would already know that though. Goyle, you know everyone except Dudley, Harry's cousin. Well, you should know Dean and Seamus although you've never met. Goyle nodded. "Hey, Weasley?" Goyle asked. "Call me Ron... Wait, you talk?" Draco laughed. "Very funny Ron. Yes, he does." Goyle continued. "Thank you for saving me from the fiendfyre. I still haven't recovered from Crabbe's death, but he did start the fire. Harry thank you as well for having Ron and Granger come back for us and for you coming back for us." Harry smiled. "You're welcome, Goyle. Thanks for coming." Ron nodded. "We had our differences, but saving you was the right thing to do." 

Finally, Neville tumbled out of the fireplace. "Sorry, I forgot you moved and tried going to Grimmauld Place. It didn't end well." Harry held back a laugh. "That's ok Neville. Welcome." Neville smiled and looked around. Harry turned to Dudley. "Neville was my final roommate, along with Ron, I'm not sure I told you Ron was also my roommate." Dudley said hello. "I'm Harry's cousin." Neville turned to see Malfoy, Goyle, Zabini and Nott. "Harry you didn't tell me they'd be here. I mean, I understand why you invited Malfoy. But why are his backups here?" Harry frowned. "Neville, they aren't going to jinx, curse, hex or beat you. Draco is my roommate. These are his friends." Neville gulped. "Hi." Draco shook his head. "I'm sorry for the past Neville. So are these guys." Neville nodded.

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The boys drank some fire whiskey and talked about their lives after Hogwarts, lives at Hogwarts, and the Dursley home. Goyle learned that Harry used a Polyjuice potion to look like him and found it hilarious. Ron complimented the food numerous times and continued requesting to move in with Harry and Draco. 

"So, Draco. You didn't tell me you and Harry were dating. It's about time mate." Theo clapped Draco in the back. "Er, we aren't dating." Draco blushed. "Oh right sorry." Harry nodded. "Why? You wanna steal my man?" Harry stood up to walk toward Theo but fell over. "I've gotta get this one into bed. Too much to drink," Draco explained. He picked Harry up and carried him to bed. "Good night Harry." Draco went to leave but Harry pulled him back down onto the bed. "Stay, I can't sleep without you." Draco rolled his eyes. "Our guests are still here. I have to entertain them." Harry scoffed. "Just transfigure stuff into beds for them and come back, ok?" Draco sighed. "Ok, Harry." Draco did not intend to do so, but Harry would just fall asleep anyway. "Hey everyone, sorry. Do you guys plan on staying the night? You shouldn't apparate or use the Floo while drunk so it's best if you do. Everyone agreed to stay. "Do you guys have a DVD player? I brought a film." All the others just stared at Dudley. "What's a film?" Draco asked. "Oh, I know. It's like a magic photo. It moves and tells a story." Dean explained. "What's a DVD player?" Draco continued. "It's what plays the films. Do you have a television?" Draco sighed. "What's that?" Dudley laughed. "Never mind." Draco chuckled. "Wait wait wait. I learned how to transfigure objects into those," Dean exclaimed and proceeded to do so. 

Draco transfigured some pillows into air mattresses and set them up for the guests. Then Dudley popped in the movie X-Men. Everyone was in total awe except for Dudley and Dean. "This is brilliant," Ron exclaimed. Halfway through the movie, Draco said goodnight to everyone and excused himself.

He walked into his room to find Harry, still awake, waiting for him. "About time," Harry said. "Really Ry? How did you not pass out by now?" Harry scowled. "That's not very nice." Draco sighed. "I know, I'm sorry. You still wanna cuddle?" he asked while changing into his pyjamas. Harry nodded, sleepily. "Alright then." Draco crawled into bed. Harry kissed him on the cheek, wrapped his arms around him and nuzzled his head into his neck. He fell asleep immediately. Draco was shocked. "Harry just kissed me on the cheek! But he was drunk. It was nice. But it didn't mean anything. Oh well." 

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The next morning Ron decided to see if Draco and Harry still slept the same way. He popped his head in the room and there they were. Just like last time. But this time Draco was running his hands through Harry's hair and his other hand was on top of Harry's. He went and got Blaise to show him, resulting in everyone else following too. "Do they always do this?" Theo asked. "Yep," Ron answered. "It looks right. You know what I mean?" Seamus asked. "Like it's supposed to be that way." Dean finished. Dudley, Neville and Goyle agreed. Draco glanced at the door. "Oh, not this again. Go away!" They were all smarter than to mess with Draco. They scurried away from the door. "Harry, get up lov- Ry, our friends are hungry." Harry looked up at Draco. "I don't wanna get up. You're so comfy." Draco lifted Harry off of him. "Despite how much I love hearing about how great I am, we have to feed them." Draco went to go make breakfast. "My head hurts Dray." Draco chuckled. "You're hungover Harry. Come, I have a potion for that." The boys walked hand in hand to Harry's old bedroom. Only because otherwise Harry would fall over. Draco gave him a potion and he instantly felt better. "Thank you Dray. I'm so glad I moved in with the best potion maker in our year. It pays off." 

Everyone started clearing out. Dudley said if they did this again, he would bring Spider-Man. The only people left were Ron, Harry and Draco. Ron refused to leave without another helping of eggs and some leftover chicken from the night before. "Sorry about this morning Draco," Ron apologized. Draco blushed. "I'm not going to allow guests if it happens every time," Draco groaned. Harry sat there, very confused, as usual. Ron apologized again, took his food and headed home. Draco made Harry some tea from the box he bought yesterday. "What did Ron mean?" Harry asked. "Nothing. Don't worry about it." Harry paused. "What's Spider-Man?" Draco snorted. "A muggle film. You've never heard of it?" Harry shook his head. "I never had permission to watch the television." Draco sighed. 

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The next morning Draco was out shopping for Harry's birthday so Harry was alone. He went into his old bedroom, now the potion room, to feed Dragon. His snitch tattoo had been acting funny recently. It kept flying near his mouth. It never did that. Usually, it stays hidden under clothes. Draco's was doing the same, but his was flying on his forehead and cheek. Harry lifted Dragon's cage to clean it and found a letter underneath like it had been hidden. Harry read it and gasped. "Draco Malfoy has purchased a home. Draco Malfoy is going to leave me. My Draco is leaving."

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"Ry, I'm home," Draco called. "Harry?" Draco went to the bedroom and Harry wasn't there. He searched every room in the flat. No Harry. "Ron, Hermione?" Draco firecalled Ron and Hermione to see if they knew where Harry was. "Draco, what's wrong?" Hermione asked, worried. "Have you seen Harry?" Ron shrugged. "No." Draco disappeared right away. 

He tried Andromeda's house next. "Oh, hello Draco. Have you come to visit your mother?" Andromeda asked him. "No, is Harry here?" Andromeda looked confused. "No, I haven't seen him. Is everything alright dear?" Draco shook his head and disapparated. 

Draco went to Blaise and Pansy's place but Harry wasn't there either. Sure, Harry was a grown man, but he always left a note or told someone where he was going. He needed to, being who he was. A Death Eater might want to murder him for defeating Voldemort. 

Draco firecalled Ron and Hermione again and asked if Harry was at the Burrow. Ron said he would go see. Minutes later he returned, and Harry was not at the Burrow. "Would he be at 12 Grimmauld Place?" Ron shrugged again. "I can go check." He went to see, but no luck. 

Draco went to Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade but Harry wasn't there either. "He wouldn't have gone to his old home. Would he? No. Where was the one place Harry felt at home, other than the flat? Hmmm. Oh, Merlin. I should've gone there first... Hogwarts."

Draco apparated to Hogsmeade and ran to Hogwarts. He entered the school and dashed to Professor McGonagall's office. He knew the password from last time. "Mr Malfoy? What brings you here?" McGonagall asked, even though she knew the answer. "Where's Harry?" McGonagall shook her head. "I'm not sure, but he is at Hogwarts. He seemed distraught. Is everything alright?" Draco sighed. "I don't know! He was missing when I got home. He didn't leave a note, he always leaves a note." McGonagall nodded. "Good luck, Mr Malfoy.”

Draco thought of places Harry would go. He checked the Great Hall, nope. The Entrance Hall, not there. The DADA class, no Harry. Draco felt like he should just run off and cry. "Run off and cry... that's it." Draco ran to the boy's lavatory and sure enough, sitting on the floor against the wall, staring at the empty floor in front of him, was Harry. "Harry James Potter. Thank Merlin you're alright. I thought you were dead. I searched everywhere." Draco paused. "This is where you-" Harry finished his sentence. "Almost killed you." Draco frowned. "Harry what are you doing here? Isn't this your first time back to Hogwarts since the war? Are you ok?" Draco tried to hug Harry but he flinched. Then he saw a letter sticking out of Harry's pocket. "What's this?" He pulled it out and read it. "Harry? Did you think I was leaving you? That's why you're here, isn't it? Last time you thought you were losing me, was right here. But I was ok, I didn't leave you. So you came here, so things would turn out the same way in the end?" Harry looked up at Draco. "When did you plan on telling me that you were gonna leave?" Draco rolled his eyes. "Never. I'm not leaving. I bought this for Theo. He didn't know how to buy a muggle home. It's for him and Daphne." Harry facepalmed. "Well I look like quite the idiot now, don't I? I've just lost so many people and to think-" Draco grabbed Harry's hands away from his face, gazed into his forest green, glistening eyes and kissed Harry. It was quick before he realised his mistake. He pulled away but Harry kissed him back. This time neither pulled away. Until Professor McGonagall walked in. Her eyes widened. The boys broke away. "Er- found him." Draco stuttered. McGonagall chuckled. "I see. Well, you two go home now. Come visit during the school year." They nodded and walked down to Hogsmeade, neither saying a word. They apparated back to the flat and began making dinner as if nothing had happened. "I kissed Harry Potter!" Draco thought. "It's the most marvellous feeling in the world."

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A week had gone by since their kiss and neither had spoken about it nor had there been a repeat. Draco was so embarrassed but also confused. "He kissed back. What does that mean? Why can't I figure it out? Maybe Harry's obliviousness is wearing off on me." Harry was looking at Draco expectantly. "Er, pardon?" Draco blushed. He didn't realize Harry was talking to him. Harry laughed. "Forget it. It wasn't important." Draco pouted. 

"Now I really want to know. But I know you're too stubborn to tell me. So... It's your birthday next week." Harry nodded. "I guess so. When's your birthday?" Draco raised an eyebrow. "Why aren't you excited about your birthday? I don't care what you say. We're throwing you a party. I've heard about some of your previous birthdays and I swear to you that I'm going to make up for all those lousy ones." Harry smiled.

"You don't need to do that Dray. That's just why, you know. Why I don't like my birthday. My family never did anything , it has no real importance to me. Also, why did you avoid my question?" Draco turned away. "Er- my birthday was June 5th." Harry's eyes widened. "What? Draco! We were living together by then. Why didn't you tell me? I didn't even get you a gift. Or a cake!" Draco chuckled. "Ry, calm down. It's fine. I went to visit my mother. I didn't tell you because I didn't want a gift. Moving in here was gift enough." Harry hugged Draco. "Ok fine. But next year... you're going to have the best party in the world. You deserve it." Draco blushed. "Harry, one thing. Don't tell Weasel or Granger that I told you about your party. It's supposed to be a surprise." Harry shook his head. "I won't tell a soul." 

They stayed hugging on the couch for a while. Draco fell asleep in Harry's arms so Harry picked him up like he would if it were Teddy, and brought him to bed. He kissed Draco softly on the lips and curled up beside him. This is how it was meant to be. "Merlin, if he knew I felt this way, he'd be gone quicker than you can say quidditch. But what if it isn't like that? What if he feels the same way? Ugh, if only you knew, Draco Lucius Malfoy... I love you more than you could ever know."

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"Mm... morning Dray," Harry murmured. "Dray?" Harry opened his eyes to find the bed empty. The smell of treacle tarts came wafting in from the kitchen. Harry stumbled out of bed and followed the smell. Draco was facing the counter, so Harry came up behind him and wrapped his arms around Draco's waist, pulling him into a tight hug. "Ry?" Draco asked, startled. "Mhmm." Harry hummed into the crook of Draco's neck. "What are you doing?" He smiled. "You weren't in bed to cuddle this morning and I had to come all the way in here, just to do so." Draco nodded. "Okay, but I really have to go. McGonagall needs me." Harry frowned. "But you work from home. Plus you said you weren't going to work today." Draco shrugged "Sorry but it's my job."

Draco took out a single treacle tart from the oven and walked to the fireplace. "See you later." Harry frowned even more. He thought the treacle tart was a special treat for his birthday and Draco was leaving. "Dray wait. Can at least get my gift?" Draco stopped. "Why would I buy you a gift?" Harry looked away. "I was actually hoping for something that you can't buy from the store," he whispered. Draco grinned. "You'll have to be patient. Happy Birthday, Ry!" Harry was so confused as to what just happened. "I thought you forgot." Draco chuckled and hugged Harry. "You wish. Then I would feel bad and do your bidding to make up for it. I was just playing around a bit. I could never forget such an important day. You're twenty-two and that's my favourite number!" Harry was not impressed. "You still have to make it up to me." Draco grinned. "Just you wait."

Harry had eaten the treacle tart that Draco had in fact made for him. "Can I get my gift now?" Draco rolled his eyes. "Eager aren't we? No. I want my gift to be the last one you get. So you have to wait until the party's over." He chuckled. "What! Ugh fine." 

"Why do I have a feeling that he's wanting a kiss? No. Maybe? No. But it couldn't hurt. Could it?"

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"Hey, Dray?" Harry asked, looking over to Draco. "Hmm?" Draco asked back. "Why exactly are we sitting in bed in the middle of the day?" Draco chuckled. "Well, I am resting. I don't have the slightest clue as to why you are also resting. You just followed me into bed and before you ask, I'm resting because although few may know this, I don't always look breathtakingly handsome. If I have bags under my eyes, I look like a corpse." Harry snorted. "Few know? You're ridiculous. What I'm hearing is this little princess needs her beauty sleep." Draco frowned. "I'm not a princess! I'm pretty sure I was referred to as 'the Slytherin prince '." Harry giggled. "Maybe so, but you sure act like a princess sometimes. Remember that time I came home to find you standing on a chair in the kitchen. Why? Because there was a spider and your wand was in our room." Draco frowned more. "Just because it's your birthday doesn’t mean you have the right to make fun of me." Harry frowned as well. "I wasn't making fun of you in a bad way." Draco chuckled. "It's ok Harry, don't worry about it. Anyways time to get dressed... nicely." Harry rolled his eyes. "I do dress nicely." Draco sighed. "Sure, we'll go with that. Wear this." Harry began stripping and changing into the suit Draco tossed at him. "Where are we going that requires me to wear a suit?" Draco shrugged. "I haven't the faintest clue."

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"Alright, everyone hide. Draco and Harry are known for being notoriously late, so I do apologize if we're hiding for a while." Ron scoffed. "Mione there's thirty-two of us. How are we all supposed to hide? Also, who's idea was it to have Harry's birthday party in the place where many people who were important to him died?" Hermione frowned. "Oh dear. I hadn't thought of it that way. Hogwarts is the one place Harry has always considered his home. I thought he would love being back here." Ron nodded understanding. "It's ok, hon, we'll just hope for the best. I mean he has Draco to celebrate with, he's probably extremely happy already." Hermione smiled. "Fair point." 

"They're here!" Pansy called out. Everyone scrambled in the Great Hall to hide from plain sight. Harry and Draco walked in, Draco's hands covering Harry's eyes. He uncovered them and Harry gasped. "SURPRISE!" 

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"Dray? You did this?" Harry was speechless. All the people who were important to him were under the same roof, although the roof happened to be charmed invisible, as the Great Hall roof usually was. To be at Hogwarts too, Harry was beaming with joy. "Of course I did. I'm just that amazing. Plus you definitely deserve it. So we'll party here and then a smaller group has more plans. Enjoy." 

"Everyone, hello, everyone. You should all know me but if you don't, I'm Hermione Granger. I've been friends with Harry since first year and he means a great deal to me. A few close friends of his got together and planned this surprise as you all know, but he doesn't so that's why I'm sharing this. Harry is a really amazing young man and the best friend anyone could ask for. Harry, I hope you have the best day ever. A few things to note: the tables, except for the Gryffindor table are filled with food and drinks, feel free to feast away, the Gryffindor table should be where you leave your gifts, which we will get to in a second and lastly happy belated birthday Neville! For those who don't know, it was Nev's birthday yesterday. Harry I'd like you to sit wherever you'd like at the Gryffindor table and we can start with gifts." Everyone smiled, some clapped and they all headed to crowd around the Gryffindor table. 

"When I call your name, bring your gift to Harry," Hermione instructed. "Hagrid."

Hagrid brought a cage over to Harry. "Happee Birthdae Harry. Eleven years later from the day I met yeh, I never would've known how important yeh'd be in me life. Yer a great friend, Harry. I tried ter get yeh a kneazle fer your gift but I had ter settle fer a cat. I thought it'd on'y be fittin' ter get yeh a pet, tha's wha' I did the firs' birthdae I knew yeh." Harry examined the fluffy grey cat. "Thank you Hagrid. You're very important to me too."

"Teddy Lupin and Andromeda Tonks." Teddy ran up to Harry eagerly and handed Harry a twig. "Look I found this wand in bahyard. I wanna give you to keep." Harry chuckled. "Thanks Teddy, I love it." Teddy beamed and his appearance began to change to look more like Harry. Next Andromeda handed Harry a very small box. "My cousin Sirius gave this to me as a wedding gift. It was his. He gave it to me because both of us were sort of shunned from our family. We were very close. I think he would've wanted you to have it." Harry opened the box to reveal a shiny gold band ring. Sirius's ring. He began to tear up and gave Andromeda a big hug.

Next was McGonagall. She handed Harry a note first. It read: "Harry, I know you already have one of these, but I thought you might want to display it instead of using it, as it was from Sirius. I hope you like it." McGonagall handed Harry an all too familiar package. He unwrapped it to reveal a new Nimbus 2011. "Wow thank you so much Professor, I love it." McGonagall smiled and went back to her seat. 

"Narcissa." Harry smiled as Draco's mother approached him. “A lot of people have given memories of your family but unfortunately, l was four years ahead and don't have stories or photos of them to share. But I do have photos." She handed Harry a large, thick leather book. Harry opened it and instantly realized what it was. He had just been gifted an album of Draco's baby photos and photos from his youth. Draco turned beat red. Harry chortled. "Thanks so much Narcissa. This gift is definitely priceless." Draco scowled. "Let's just continue," he huffed.

Molly and Arthur Weasley cheerfully walked over to Harry. "Harry my boy, I know you're going to deny this at first but I really insist," Arthur said as he handed Harry a key. "It's for the Ford Anglia II. After you crashed the first one into the Whomping Willow I started fixing up a new one. But I don't use it much anymore and you live in muggle London. You just need to get a driver's licence and you'll be good." Harry was in such shock he didn't know what to say. Molly plopped a lumpy package in his arms which helped him snap out of it. "Thank you so much. I don't deserve this." He then proceeded to unwrap the trademark Molly Weasley Lumpy Package™. As usual, there were knitted clothes, but this time it was a hat because it wasn't Christmas, so he didn't get a jumper. "I hope you like it dear," Molly smiled. "Yes, I do very much. Thank you both."

"Bill, Fleur and Victoire.” Bill escorted his wife and daughter over to Harry. "Alo 'Arry. It's so good to see you again." Fleur handed a small package to Harry and smiled. "We thought you should have this," Bill explained. Harry opened the package to find a key. "It's for Shell Cottage. We thought you might like it as a vacation home and besides, we don't need it anymore now that we've moved back into the Burrow for Mum's help with this little one," he said, motioning to Victoire. "It's all yours." Harry was shocked. "Wow, thank you!" Draco grinned. "We'll be putting that to good use." Harry giggled. 

"So Harry, I'm not sure how you'll feel about this but I pulled some strings in Romania and got you a scale off of the exact Hungarian Horntail you faced. I thought it would be a cool memento." Harry nodded and took the scale from Charlie. "Thanks Charlie, that's really cool."

Percy and Oliver were next. Percy walked smoothly up to Harry but Oliver walked quickly and rigidly. He handed Harry a large chest. "I heard you live in muggle London so this might not be of use to you there, but if I understood Perc’ correctly, you can put these to use at Shell Cottage." Harry opened the chest and it was full of quidditch balls. "So cool, thanks, guys." 

"George and Angelina.” The two picked up three small packages. Harry opened the smallest one first. "That's one of my Patented Daydream Charms. They could always come in handy so I thought it'd be useful," George explained. Harry opened the next one. "It's a Pygmy Puff. You know Ginny's, Arnold. They make great friends and aren't much work." Harry nodded. "Thanks." He opened the last package. Inside was a picture of his quidditch team during first year. It's signed and everything. "George, Angelina, this is really special. Thank you guys." 

"Ron and I will go next. We have seven things for you." First Ron handed Harry a large box. "It's Wizard's Chess, to remind you of our first adventure." Harry smiled at his friends, even tearing up a little. Next Hermione handed Harry a book-shaped package. "This is Moste Potente Potions. The book we used to find the Polyjuice recipe. To remind you of our second adventure." Harry was so emotional at this point. "Third one," Ron said. "These are the sweets you never got to try from Honeydukes on our first trip to Hogsmeade because you couldn't go." Harry smiled back at his friends and wrapped them in a big hug. "You guys are the best. I love you." Draco nudged Harry in the side. "I thought I was the best. You change your mind too quickly." Harry laughed and began unwrapping the fourth gift. It was a framed piece of paper written in several different handwritings. 

The first part said, 'I, Hagrid, told Parvati tha' I was lookin' fer yeh.' The next line said, 'I, Parvati, told Dean that Hagrid told me that he was looking for you.' Following that, it said, 'I, Dean, told Seamus that I was told by Parvati, who was told by Hagrid, that Hagrid was looking for you.' The fourth line said, 'I, Seamus told Ron that I was told by Dean, who was told by Parvati, who was told by Hagrid, that Hagrid was looking for you.' Below that, 'I, Ron, told Hermione that I was told by Seamus, who was told by Dean, who was told by Parvati, who was told by Hagrid, that Hagrid was looking for you.' The last line read, 'This was never even true, I've done it once, I won't do it again, I'm not an owl, love Hermione.' 

Harry laughed out loud. "That's to remind you of fourth year, we got everyone to write it out for you. They were super confused but they still wrote it." Hermione laughed. "Here's the fifth one. It's the sign-up sheet and a D.A. coin from Dumbledore's Army. You were the best D.A. teacher we had. They're to remind you of our mischief in fifth year." Ron handed Harry another package. "Here mate. Thought you'd get a kick out of this." Harry opened the package and in front of him was Ron's old Advanced Potion-Making book. He glanced at Draco, remembering what happened with his own copy of that book and frowned. He opened the book and glanced down at the cover page. 'Property of Roonil Wazlib'. Harry laughed. "A funny memory of sixth year, isn't it Roonil?" Ron joked. Harry chuckled and began opening the final package. Inside was his old wand, that Hermione had accidentally broken. "Our final adventure," Hermione said. "We have so many great memories with you Harry and we hope for so many more. Promise?" Harry smiled and hugged his friends once more. "I promise."

"Draco, your turn." Draco shook his head. "Nope, my gifts are for at home."

"Alright,  Pansy and Blaise." Pansy pulled Draco out of his seat and around in front of Harry. “We got you quite a few things. Firstly, I painted Dray's nails." She winked. "Just for you. Try and contain your excitement." Both Harry and Draco blushed very hard. Blaise handed Harry a book. "You need this." Harry read the title. "Gay and Thriving? Why do I need this?" Blaise laughed. "Just read it."

"Theo and Daphne, you're up." Theo handed Harry a box. "This is what Draco requested we give you. He says he's tired of loaning you his suits and you need to look as charming as him. So here's a suit." Harry gave Draco a look. "This is the only time I've ever borrowed a suit from you." Draco chuckled. "Thanks, guys," Harry said.

Neville and Luna approached Harry, Luna skipping the whole way. Harry opened the parcel they had for him. "Those are spectrespecs and there's a butterbeer cork, it keeps away the nargles," Luna explained. "The plant’s from me," Neville said. "It's a Flitterbloom." Harry nodded. "Well thank you guys, very thoughtful."

Cho and Ginny gave Harry and Draco tickets to the next game the Harpies were playing. Justin and Hannah brought a cake. Katie gave him alcohol and Alicia gave him a 'world's best seeker' mug.

"Dean and Seamus." Dean threw a shirt at Harry. A blue shirt with a dark blue collar. "Look familiar?" Seamus asked. Harry facepalmed. "Could someone explain please?" Draco asked. "Gladly, Harry always wore this shirt throughout his years at Hogwarts and even during the war. We always joked that he only owned the one shirt. Now he owns two. But they're exactly the same," Dean laughed. Harry laughed too.

Goyle strutted up to Harry, smirked at Draco and looked back over to Harry. "Here. It's a green apple. You wanna get Draco into bed with you, this is all you need. He loves them." Draco looked really angry. "Uh, er- well um thanks? Dray, calm down." Harry placed his hand on Draco's knee. "That's not all I have, so one time I was at Draco's house and I walked in on-" Draco interrupted Goyle frantically. "Okay, that's enough. Next person." 

"I believe that's me," Kingsley said, handing Harry a large envelope. "These are photos of your parents, Sirius and Remus as well. But not from adulthood as most of your photos are. These are photos from their school days." Harry smiled. "Thanks Kingsley. I’ll look at these later. Thank you so much." 

After the gifts, food and socializing, a smaller group headed off to the Three Broomsticks.

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Ron, Hermione, Pansy, Blaise, Theo, Daphne, Neville, Luna, Cho, Ginny, Dean, Seamus, Goyle, Draco and Harry were all sitting around a table in the Three Broomsticks. "Dray, thank you so much for doing all this," Harry whispered into Draco's ear. "No problem, but you've got to stay sober tonight and I will too. I don't want you having alcohol in your system when I give you your gift," he whispered back. The other guests at the table all exchanged knowing looks. "One more thing," Hermione began. "Your cousin Dudley is coming, we couldn't bring him to Hogwarts because he wouldn't see anything but I'm going to get him and bring him here."

Ten minutes later, Hermione and Dudley arrived. Dudley wished Harry a happy birthday and handed him a gift box. Inside were some old toys of his from Privet Drive and a cookbook. "You always made meals for us and I thought you might enjoy learning some new recipes. Also, those were some of your old toys. You left them behind. After we were allowed to move back home, I noticed them and I thought you might want them back. Although I suppose you may not want to remember your childhood. Sorry, I hadn't thought of that." Harry smiled. "Don't worry Dudley. This is a really thoughtful gift, thank you."

A while later they all headed back to the apartment. Everyone was talking and snacking and drinking when Draco asked Harry to escort him to the bedroom. The second they closed the door Harry grabbed Draco's shirt and pulled him into a kiss. Draco kissed back. He pushed Harry up against the wall and bit his lip. Harry opened his mouth so Draco could deepen the kiss.

Pansy was in the bathroom when she heard a loud bang against the wall in the bedroom. She rushed in and saw Harry and Draco snogging the sense out of each other. She tried to leave before they noticed her but she was too slow. Harry spotted her out of the corner of his eye and pushed Draco off of him. "Oh Ry, I'm sorry did I go too far?" Harry was out of breath, so he just pointed at the door. "Hey guys, how's it going?" Draco glared at Pansy and she ran out of the room. "I er- have something else for you. First of all, last week I found a note in your drawer. From your mother to Sirius. It said that he got you your first broom. I hope you don't mind but I went to Godric's Hollow and searched around and well, here." Harry gasped. "You found it? He gave this to me for my first birthday! Merlin Dray, this is the best gift ever. Thank you so much." Harry pulled Draco into a tight hug. "Well, I have one more thing. I ordered this but not to use. It's for you. But not to use either. It's a gesture. It's showing you that I forgive you for taking my hair gel but also that I'm not going to use it anymore. I'm going to keep my hair loose." Harry smiled and hugged Draco tighter. "I love it, I love all my gifts."

" I love you. "

Draco smiled too. "Good, I'm glad."

"Draco Lucius Malfoy. Get your arse in here," Pansy called from the kitchen. "Merlin, I'll be back ok?" Harry nodded.

"Pans what do you want? You too Gra- Hermione? What's going on?" Draco asked, annoyed. Pansy kept ruining moments with Harry. "Are you and Harry...?" Hermione started. "What she means is are you guys having sex?" Draco almost exploded. "What in Merlin's name do you mean!?" Pansy rolled her eyes. "I mean are you shagging your bed buddy?" Draco was fuming. "Why in Merlin's name do you think you can ask me that Parkinson? Also, you too Granger, really?" Hermione looked at her feet. She didn't want to say the wrong thing to Draco when he was angry. "Well, clearly we touched a nerve. I don't know why you're so surprised. You were just shoving your tongue down his throat minutes ago. Why can't I ask about that?" Draco scowled. "I don't have to tell you everything, you know. You're not my mother. If you were I wouldn't tell you everything either but you know what I mean. That's not even the first time we've kissed so stay out of it Pansy. I'm serious. You meddle in things you shouldn't. Leave me and Harry alone. There is absolutely nothing going on between Harry and I and there never will be."

Of course, Harry walked in right during Draco's last sentence.

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"What, what's wrong?" Draco asked Pansy who was frantically signalling him to shut up. She pointed towards the door and Draco turned just in time to see Harry running out of the room. "Ah, not this again. See, look what you've done. You happy?" Draco ran out of the room, trying to catch up with Harry.

"Ry, I only said that so they would leave me alone." Harry turned around, tears staining his cheeks. "Whatever Draco. It's always like this with you. It's too much. Do you hate me or not?" Draco grabbed Harry's hands. "I don't know why you think I hate you, Harry. Maybe something from your past has given you this perception that lots of people hate you, but listen to me. Look at all the people who helped celebrate this day with us. A day for you. We all love you Harry. I know you have a broken past, but that doesn't mean we hate you. I will never hate you and I will tell you that a thousand times a day until it sinks in if that's what it takes. You are the greatest person I ever met. Except for me of course." Harry chuckled. "Good, now go visit your friends." Harry nodded but didn't let go of Draco's hand. He didn't let go for the rest of the night, he brought Draco with him everywhere. He knew it for sure now. There's no way he would've been able to let go if he shook hands with Draco in first year. No way at all.

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It was night and Harry and Draco were laying in bed, cuddling as usual. Their earlier attempt at making out had been long forgotten and for now, they were just holding hands. Still. Harry hadn't let go of Draco's hand all night and Draco was really enjoying the feel of Harry's hand in his.

He ran his thumb over the top of Harry's hand and felt an oddly shaped scar. "What's this?" Harry looked down at his hand and blushed. "Oh, that's nothing," he murmured. Draco lifted their hands closer to his face to examine the scar. "I must not tell lies? Harry, what is this?" Harry sighed. "Er, whenever I said that Voldemort had returned, Umbridge gave me detention. During those detentions, I had to write lines. She gave me this quill that didn't need ink and she would make me write 'I must not tell lies' over and over again. The thing is, whatever I wrote engraved itself into my skin. The more I wrote, the deeper the cut became. It was very painful and bloody and hurt a lot at the time but it's just a regular scar now. Nothing to worry about." Draco looked at Harry and could see the pain in his eyes. A tear fell from his own eyes. 

"Oh Dray, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you cry," Harry said softly, wiping the tear from Draco's face with his free hand.

"Harry...?" Draco practically whispered. "Yes?" Draco frowned and turned away. "How have you forgiven me? I supported that Umbitch. But it wasn't because I believed her. Oh, I'm such an awful person. How can you just forgive and forget after all the things I've done?" Harry sighed.

"Draco, don't think that way. During school I..."

" I loved you."

"I had a lot of other things on my mind. Hating you just wasn't a priority." 

"I was so awful to you Harry. All because..." 

"All because what?" he asked, raising an eyebrow. "Er- nevermind." Draco hopped up to get ready for bed but Harry wouldn't let go of his hand. 

"Harry." Harry let go. "Sorry." He blushed. "'S'ok Ry." Draco took off his shirt and changed into some comfortable trousers. Harry looked at Draco's chest. "Those scars?" 

"Hmm?" Draco looked down at Harry who looked like he was about to burst into tears. "Please tell me that those scars aren't from me. Please." 

"Er- they don't hurt. Just regular old scars like the one on your hand." This time several tears rolled down Harry's face. "Oh, Merlin. I can't believe I did that to you. I hated Snape but I'll always be grateful that he was there to save you. I never would have forgiven myself." Draco wiped Harry's eyes and took his hand again. "Harry, we've already talked about this. I'm ok and I forgive you. You didn't know what the spell did. It's good, I'm all good." Harry nodded and cuddled into Draco's chest. "I'm sorry, I just can't imagine life without you." With that, he fell asleep.

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Draco was working in the potions room while Harry was at Teddy's. "Hey Dragon? Should I do it?" The owl blinked at him. "Right, sorry, I'll explain better. I had to brew Felix Felicis, which is also called Liquid Luck in case you didn't know, for McGonagall and I made more than she needs. Should I drink some? It could help me and Harry get together. Blink once for yes and twice for no."

The owl blinked at him. "Alright, here goes nothing." Draco took a swig of the potion and he instantly felt light on his feet. 

"Draco, I'm home from Teddy's. Where are -" Harry was interrupted by Draco running up to him and smashing their lips together. 

"Dra-" Draco chuckled as he kissed Harry to stop him from speaking. "Shh," he whispered. He wrapped his arms around Harry's neck and pushed him up against the wall. "Dr-" Harry was interrupted again by Draco's kisses. 

Harry wanted to kiss Draco. A lot. But the problem was that Harry wasn't sure if Draco was drunk. He didn't taste like alcohol but this was definitely not something he thought Draco would do sober. 

Harry cast Rictusempra, the tickle jinx on Draco and he stopped kissing. "Now listen, I'll stop the jinx if you let me speak." Draco nodded, giggling like crazy. "What are you doing?" Draco shrugged. "Please tell me." Draco rolled his eyes and turned to walk back to the potion room. 

"Draco... wait." Draco turned around and Harry stopped the jinx. He grabbed Draco's hand and dragged him to the bedroom. "So you do want to do this?" Harry didn't answer. He just flopped onto the bed and pulled Draco down with him. Then he kissed Draco. Draco kissed back, biting Harry's lip. They began to fight for dominance with their tongues. Draco won. As Draco's tongue explored Harry's mouth, Harry recognized a taste. He pulled away. 

"Liquid Luck? Really Draco?!" He pushed Draco off of him and stormed out of the room. "If you wanna 'get lucky' ask Goyle or something but I'm not going to let you use me," Harry yelled. He stormed over to the fire, grabbed a handful of Floo powder and yelled "the Burrow". 

Draco frowned. He felt terrible. Not only because Harry thought he was being used but also because Harry had just rejected him. "What if he doesn't come back? Of course he knows the taste of Felix Felicis, how could I have forgotten he won some from Slughorn? Oh Merlin, Ginny lives at the Burrow. Damn it!" Draco ran to the fireplace and went after Harry without a second thought.

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"So he kissed you and you're upset?" Harry and Ginny were sitting on the couch, in the living room at the Burrow. Harry had his head cuddled into Ginny's shoulders and she was rubbing circles on his back. "We've kissed before Ginny and that's not the problem. He used Liquid Luck so that he could have sex. Not with me, just in general." Ginny sighed. She wanted to tell Harry that Draco liked him but she did NOT want to deal with an angry Draco.

"Harry you don't know that he might've just wanted to kiss you."

"Do you hear yourself? Draco does not want to kiss me and he definitely wouldn't take Felix Felicis to do so."

"You said you've kissed before? What's that about?"

"I don't know. We haven't really talked about it. We kissed at Hogwarts when I thought he was leaving. I think it was to help cheer me up. Then we kissed on my birthday. It was a gift." Harry teared up remembering those moments.

"Well, that must mean something Harry. I know you're not that daft."

"No it doesn't, ok? I know Draco. I'm not even mad at him. I just want him to love me. I love him, Ginny. I always have. Why can't he love me? Nobody does and it's so damn hard to deal with."

"Harry you know that's not true. So many people love you ok? Ron and Mione, Mum and Dad, George, Angelina, Percy, Oliver, Bill, Fleur, Charlie, Teddy. There are so many people who love you. It may not be in the same way as it used to, but I love you."

"You what?!"

"Malfoy? What are you doing in my house?" Ginny frowned.

"What am I doing? What are you doing?" Draco scowled.

"Oh for goodness sakes Draco!" Harry yelled, standing up to face him. "Ginny is comforting me. I was upset, no thanks to you."

"Ry, come home and we can talk. Please." Draco held out his hand. "Oh no, don't you dare guilt me into taking your hand. You know I will," Harry frowned. He walked forward about to grab Draco's hand.

"Stop," Ginny shouted. "Harry, you're really just going to forgive him?"

"Shut it Weaslette. He doesn't like you anymore."

"Unlike you," Ginny muttered under her breath.

"What was that?" Draco glared at her.

"Nothing. I don't like him that way either, anymore."

"No, you love him. I heard you."

"I love Harry like a brother. I know he doesn't love me like he used to. Or maybe he never did love me and that's fine too. I've moved on. I have a girlfriend! Stop being so jealous! You made Harry feel used and worthless and unloved. I was trying to help you, Malfoy. I was helping him so that you two would be fine. I'm sorry I tried. Harry, please come upstairs and I'll set up a bed for you. You can have Ron's room."

Harry eyed Draco's hand and then looked at Ginny. He didn't move.

"Harry, are you serious? You know damn well you're loved. Please don't ever feel otherwise. It pains me to know you do. I wasn't using you. It's a long story but I know I shouldn't have done it. Come home, ok? I'll make you a treacle tart and some pumpkin juice and we can sit on the couch and I'll paint your nails. I want us to go back to normal, I regret what I did just please don't leave me."

Harry's head was spinning. The Burrow began to shake. "What's going on?" Draco asked. "Oh no. Harry are you ok? It's too much for him." Harry tried to gain control of his magic but it was getting way out of hand. He grabbed Draco and Ginny's hands and apparated them outside.

"I'm sorry, I just don't want to wreck the Burrow. I love you both but this is just too much." With that, Harry disapparated away.

"What the-" Ginny interrupted Draco before he could say anymore. "Harry has a hard time controlling his emotions and when his emotions get out of hand, so does his magic but he hasn't been this bad since he lived at Privet Drive. Draco, I was trying to keep your secret, ok? I couldn't let Harry know you like him, as much as he needs to hear it."

"I know what I did was immature and stupid but why is he so upset. He's usually fine with kissing me. Why does he need to hear that I like him? He doesn't care."

"Malfoy, he's been through a lot, you know and... well I can't say. He's upset because... oh I can't say that either. Look, just talk to him. But give him space. It's what he needs."

"How can I talk to him? He just left."

"I have a hunch as to where he might be."

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"Harry are you here?" Draco called. He heard quiet tears and followed the sound.

"Ry!" Draco ran into the study and wrapped Harry in a hug. "You said you love me and I love you too."

"Maybe it's not the exact same but he won't know the difference. It is Harry we're talking about. "

"Wait a moment. That's me." Draco said, pointing at the wall. "Don't I look charming?"

Harry chuckled. "This is Sirius's house. You're part of the Black family so you're on the wall."

Draco helped Harry to stand and turned him around so they were facing each other. "What are you doing here?"

"I come here when I really want y- er when I need to clear my head," Harry sighed. "Look, if you feel like you can't invite er- people over, don't. It's our shared home and I can make other arrangements if needed."

Draco blushed and shook his head. "No, Harry it's not something I care too much about."

Harry rolled his eyes. "You sure?" Draco scoffed. "Well, you know how we've kissed before when you needed comforting? I needed comforting too. I took the Liquid Luck because I was too afraid to ask." Draco didn't like lying to Harry but he couldn't tell the truth. Not yet anyway.

"Well, are you feeling better?" Harry asked, gently. "Not really." Harry stood on his toes and kissed Draco, soft and slow. When he pulled away Draco smiled. "How 'bout now?" Draco chuckled. "I suppose I do."

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Harry and Draco were lounging on the couch, chatting about when they were kids and what went on in their everyday lives.

"Hey Dray? I've always wondered something that perhaps you'd be able to answer."

"Go for it."

"Do you remember Dobby your old house-elf?" Draco nodded in response. "Well, in second year he came to warn me about your father's plan of reopening the Chamber of Secrets. Draco nodded again. "I know. I caught him when he returned." Harry's eyes widened. "Really? Did you know the other things he did to me then?" Draco chuckled. "Mhmm. I read all your letters that he stole. There were three from Ron, two from Hermione, one from me and one from Hagrid." Harry nodded. "Wait. One from you?" Draco froze. "Er- no I must've said that by accident. Continue." Harry raised an eyebrow. "You said you didn't know who the Heir of Slytherin was." Draco nodded. "I didn't, but I knew my father's plans. I just wasn't allowed to tell anyone. I had to play dumb." Harry chuckled. "Must not have been too hard." Draco playfully pushed Harry's shoulder. "Says you." Harry laughed.

"Anyways, one thing Dobby said has always stumped me. He said he had heard all about my greatness. I assume he never really left the manor, so I don't know how he would've heard good things about me. I know no one in your household told him good things about me."

Draco looked at Harry's face. He had his potions face. Clueless. "I remember Dobby alright. He was my friend. My secret friend, but still a friend. I know exactly how he heard of Harry's greatness. I never shut up about it. Not around Dobby or Mother. I can't believe he told Harry that. I can't tell him. Then he'll know that twelve-year-old Draco was head over heels for him."  

"I'm not sure. He snuck out once . Who's to say he didn't leave more often than we were aware of?" Harry nodded.

"That year was rough. We're so lucky that Hermione found that Basilisk page. Otherwise, Ginny would've died." Draco furrowed his brow. "Hermione didn't find it. Since when has Hermione Granger ever written on a page in a book? Since when has Hermione Granger ever ripped a page out of a book? When Hermione wants to show you a book page, she brings the book to you. I ripped that page out in Flourish and Blotts. You were there, Harry. I knew what my father had planned and I needed to protect you. You really think Granger solved everything? When you told her that she saved the day, did she look shocked? Yeah, she did. I was listening. She looked at you like 'what do you mean? I was in a coma, you idiots.' But you know Granger. Never one to say no to praise for her knowledge. I couldn't let Father know I betrayed him so I put the page in Hermione's hand while she was in the hospital wing. But she was there for a long time before I put it in her hand. You think you would've noticed that it wasn't always there. But no. Go ahead, praise Hermione. You don't need to know that twelve-year-old me wanted to protect you either." Harry looked at Draco. He had just zoned out. "Dray?" Draco looked up. "Hmm? Oh yeah. Thank Merlin for Granger."

"Hey, remember first year when you told on us and ended up getting detention yourself?" Draco rolled his eyes. "Of course I remember. That detention was traumatizing. We had to go into the Forbidden Forest at age eleven." 

" That git thinks I told on him on purpose. Not one bit. I was following him because I liked him, as one does. Then he saw me, so I had to run away. McGonagall caught me on my way back to the common room. I tried to make it about Harry so she wouldn't know I was watching him and then I played it off as if it were my plan all along. I'm a Slytherin... it's what we do."  

"Yeah... no yeah it was hilarious, getting you in trouble."

"Right, mhmm what about when Moody turned you into a ferret? Now that was funny!" Draco frowned. "Quite the opposite. Trust me, you don't ever want to be shoved down Crabbe's pants." Harry laughed and once again Draco playfully pushed him. "Shut up git." Harry kept laughing and Draco went to push him again but Harry grabbed his hand before he could and pushed him back, landing on top of him. "Not a chance." Harry quickly realized what he was doing and jumped off Draco, back to sitting.

"Er- why were you sitting in that tree anyway?" Draco blinked back to reality. "What?" Harry shrugged. "I don't know. You were sitting in a tree and then you jumped down to talk to me. What was the point of that?" Draco blushed. "Er-" 

"To get your attention and look super cool in front of you."  

"No idea." Harry nodded. "Ok."

"Also what's this I heard Pansy and Blaise talking about you climbing a building?" Harry looked down at the floor. "How do they know about that?" Draco shrugged. "I don't know everything, Harry. It was the day after we had them over the first time." Harry blushed. "Damn it Ron and Mione." Draco chuckled. "So?" Harry sighed. "Yes, I made them climb a building with me." Draco nodded. "Why might you have done that?" Draco asked with a sly smile. "I don't know. Maybe because I'm so attracted to you?"  

"Because you were er- up to something." Harry mentally punched himself in the face. Draco laughed. "Wow." Harry giggled. "What?" Draco smiled. "Nothing Ry. I'll go start dinner. You relax." Harry smiled back. "Thanks Dray, I love you." Draco chuckled, "I know," and walked away.

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"Hey Ry? What's this?" Harry looked up from his plate. "Hmm?" Draco slid an envelope across the table. "Oh. Dragon dropped it off this morning. I didn't open it because it was addressed to both of us and you were so busy with making potions, I didn't want to disturb you." Draco smiled. "Thank you, good to know you care. I mean, who wouldn't care about me?" Harry chuckled. "Yeah, yeah. Can I open it?" Draco nodded.

"Here you read it." Harry handed the paper over. Draco unfolded it and cleared his throat. "Ehehem. Dearest Harry and Draco." Harry raised his eyebrow. "Read it properly." He chuckled. "Fine. Dearest Harry and Mr Malfoy, I would like to invite you to Ginevra's birthday. I know this may seem odd, as she is an adult, but she's had a challenging year. Although one of you would not normally be invited, I would like to see my son and I believe he wouldn't come without you." Draco paused. "I'm really feeling the love." Harry frowned and placed his hand on Draco's. "The party will be this weekend, only Weasleys, Hermione, Ginny's partner and you two are invited so no bringing along any of his friends." Draco rolled his eyes. "We hope to see you soon Harry. Love Mum (Mrs. Weasley)."

Draco frowned. "Well, that was an adventure." Harry snorted. "I'm sorry Dray. Mum will take a while to warm up to you. But she will. Your mother warmed up to me and Molly may not be my mother, but she's the closest thing I've got." Draco nodded. "Speaking of Mother, would you like to visit her with me tomorrow?" he asked. "Hmm. Sounds good."

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"Hi Mum. Harry's here as well, he's just saying hi to Teddy." Narcissa smiled. "Both of you came to visit me? How lovely." Draco hugged his mother. "So, before he shows up, what's new with the love of your life?" Draco shushed her. "I haven't called him that in eleven years." Narcissa chuckled. "Sure sweetheart. Are you seeing each other yet?" Draco blushed. "Well, we've made out a few times now. But it doesn't mean anything." Narcissa rolled her eyes. "You keep telling yourself that dear."

"Hey Narcissa!" Harry smiled as he walked in. He walked over to Draco and put his arm around him. "Dray," he greeted . "Harry, what are you doing?" Draco whispered. "Hmm? Oh sorry." Harry removed his arm and stepped away from Draco. Draco made a pouty face at Harry. "No, come back," he whined. "You're ridiculous." Harry laughed, slipping his arm back around Draco.

"Are you two finished?" Harry and Draco turned beet red. "Sorry Mother. Anyways, how have you been?" Narcissa laughed under her breath. The two boys looked like tomatoes. "I've been fine, thank you. I was strong enough to go to Harry's party, I should be allowed to visit you more often, instead of you coming here. But my darn sister won't let me leave."

"Well I was thinking, I usually go to the Burrow for Christmas, and I'd love Draco to come as well. But after that, I usually visit Andromeda and Teddy. So, this year since you'll be here as well, I'll definitely make sure we come and celebrate with you." Harry beamed. He loved Christmas at the Burrow. He was hungry just thinking about all of Molly's cooking.

"You want me to come with you to the Burrow for Christmas? They won't want me there you know." Harry pulled Draco closer to him. "If they want me, they're gonna get you too."

Draco reached his arm up to hold Harry's hand. "How on Earth are they not married?!"

"Mum, what are you smiling about?" Narcissa laughed. "Oh, nothing. You two bring me so much joy. I often struggle to find the joy in things. Right now, I'm overjoyed! Thank you, my dear boys." Harry smiled. "Awe you're welcome Narcissa."

"Harry, dear. Call me Mum."

"I went from having no mother to having two. I like it, Mum then." Draco looked up at Harry. At that very moment, he felt like they actually were a family. Harry is the love of his life. Even his mother noticed. Now it's just Harry that needs to figure it out.

"I love you Ry." Harry smiled down at Draco. "I know." Draco scoffed. "Hey!" Harry chuckled. "I love you too."

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Harry awoke cuddled into Draco, as always. He sighed with content. Draco looked down at him. "Good morning, love." Harry smiled and nuzzled into Draco's neck. He hummed. "Morning."

"You look comfortable. I must be extra soft today." Draco joked. Harry frowned and huffed. Draco squirmed. "Hey, that tickles."

Harry laughed and did it again. "Maybe next time let me cuddle you in peace." Harry huffed again. Draco readjusted himself so that he was cuddled into Harry, the way Harry had just been cuddled into him. "I see why you enjoy this so much." Harry frowned. "Hey, no fair.” Draco laughed. "Mmm, you smell nice." Harry rolled his eyes. "You do too but are you gonna ignore everything I say?"

"I wonder what we should have for breakfast." Draco grinned. "Well, I thought I would make apple pancakes but only people who listen get them."

"I'm not a two year old!" Harry laughed. "What!? Damn, I'm gonna need to return the stroller I just bought." Draco playfully punched Harry in the arm. "Ow!" Draco snorted. "Now who's the two-year-old?" Harry stuck his tongue out at Draco and pulled him closer. "Or we could stay in bed all day." Draco smiled. "Sounds amazing but I have work to do." Harry frowned. "Ugh, work is boring and I want to cuddle."

"Well then, how about we write McGonagall and tell her that I can't make her the potions she needs because Harry wants to cuddle?" Harry sighed. "Yeah, fine. She saw us kissing too, so we probably shouldn't say that." The second Harry mentioned it Draco tensed and jerked up to sitting. "Oh Merlin, I'm sorry. I forget sometimes that we don't talk about k- well you know.”

 "It's not that we can't talk about it. It's that when we do, I have a hard time stopping myself from doing this.” Draco pulled Harry up to sitting and smashed their lips together. It got heated very quickly, Draco almost immediately deepening the kiss.

"Harry?" A voice called from the other room. " Merlin , we need to lock the Floo or something," Draco said, rather annoyed. Harry ignored both the voice and Draco, and pulled him back into the kiss. "Draco are you here?" Harry pulled away angrily. "Damn it Ron! Every single time. Why can't I just kiss you without someone interrupting us every damn time? Don't move."

Harry got up and walked into the living room. "What the Hell do you want?" Ron's eyes widened. "Sorry mate, is this a bad time?" Harry shook his head. "Forget it, what do you need."

"Are you and Malfoy coming to the Burrow this weekend?"

"I heard my name and although I do make such an interesting topic of conversation, I'd rather be included in said conversation." Harry scowled at Draco for leaving the bedroom, which he knew he'd done just to spite him. Draco grinned back.

"Oh, sure. Hi Draco. I was just wondering if you and Harry would be attending Gin's party. Were you two in the middle of an argument, Harry looks really upset." Draco chuckled. "That he is. But, I'm too perfect for him to be mad at me." Ron rolled his eyes. "Ok, what's the matter then?" Draco's trademark mischievous smirk appeared on his face and Harry knew exactly what was coming next. "Well you see, Harry and I were currently in the middle of- " Harry slammed his hand over Draco's mouth. "An argument. One that desperately needs continuing. Yes, we plan to attend Ginny's party and we'll see you there, bye."

Ron was so confused but hopped back in the Floo nonetheless. Draco licked Harry's hand. "Hey!" Draco giggled and continued poking Harry's hand with his tongue. Harry glared at Draco and removed his hand. Draco instantly met Harry's lips with his own and pushed him backwards onto the sofa.

"Dray?" Harry whispered between kisses. "Hmm?”

"What are we doing?" Draco stopped kissing. "Making out. Why did I do something wrong?" Harry laughed. "I know we're snogging, I'm not that heedless. No, you didn't do anything wrong, I'm just confused. This isn't the first time we've done this, but what exactly is it we're doing? Don't you dare say snogging!” Draco sighed and stood up. "I'm sorry, I'll go make breakfast."

Harry grabbed Draco's arm and pulled him down into a passionate kiss. It was different from their previous kisses. It was soft and loving. Draco pulled away. “I'm sorry Harry, I can't.” He stood up and apparated away.

Harry frowned. "Seriously? Where did he go? Where would I go if I were- yes!" With a pop, Harry was gone too.

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Harry slowly opened the door to the shop. If Draco was here, he thought his heart may explode. Sure enough, in the exact spot he had last seen him in this shop, was Draco. Harry ran up to him. "Hullo, Hogwarts too?" Draco looked up and saw Harry staring back at him. Harry wrapped him in a tight hug. "You remember?" Harry smiled. "Of course I do. Those were the first words you ever spoke to me. Right in this very spot." Draco nodded. "I know. You said 'yes'." Harry laughed. "Yes, I did. Dray, why are you here?" he asked, still hugging Draco and refusing to stop. "This is where I fell in love." Harry nodded. "Me too." Draco looked up at Harry. "What?" Harry smiled.

"Well, you may not have known this but I met a boy here, eleven years ago. Ever since that day, I've loved him. He wasn't very nice to me, but I loved him anyway. He wanted to be my friend, but I didn't shake his hand. I wouldn't have let go if I had shaken it. He bullied my friends and teased me but I knew. I knew it was just how he was raised. I was mean back to him because I didn't want him finding out how I really felt about him. The years went on and he still hated me, so I tried to move on. I found pretty girls and tried dating them to get over him but I never felt anything similar to how I felt about him. Then one day, I almost killed him. He was doing a lot of bad things that year, again I knew it wasn't his fault. But when I saw him dying in front of me, I broke. I knew I would never love anyone else, ever. He survived and thank Merlin for that. The next year, I didn't return to Hogwarts. I went hunting for Horcruxes to defeat Voldemort and I missed him... a lot. During the hunt, my friends and I ended up at his house. He saved my life that day. Then I saw him again at the Battle of Hogwarts. Once again I almost witnessed his death, but this time, I knew how to save him. So that's what I did. I couldn't watch him die. I loved him. Then I died. Sort of. But thanks to him, I was in possession of all three Deathly Hallows, making me the master of death. Once again, he saved my life. Then he saved my life for the third time by throwing me a wand once I came back to life. When the war was over, we went our separate ways. I missed him so much and thought of him every day. I was dating Ginny and it was so unfair to her because I loved him instead. But I stayed with her. We never did anything. We only ever kissed like twice. Then after five years, I ran into him and this time I knew. This time I knew not to let him go. Never to let him go. Because I love him, I always have, I always will. Ever since the day I met him, right in this very spot."

Tears rolled down from Draco's eyes, but he didn't care. Harry softly wiped the tears from his face. "I'm sorry. I know he's going to want to leave now. I'm so sorry. But I love him. Dray, I love him. I really, really love you. I'm sorry." Now Harry was crying. Draco sighed.

"Ry, did you forget what I said earlier? I met the boy I love here too. Then at Hogwarts, he didn't accept my friendship and it broke my heart. I was embarrassed too. I bullied his friends because they took up all his time, I teased him because that's how I show affection, which I'm sure he's noticed by now. He's right. I acted poorly, but that's what I was taught. I did some bad things because I had no choice. People thought I was dating Pansy and I just let them because I didn't want him to know the truth. He almost killed me. I forgave him. I saved his life, he saved mine. I saved his life again. When he came back to Hogwarts, dead, I died inside. I almost cast the killing curse on myself. I almost cried in front of everyone. Then I didn't see him for a long time, but I read about him in the news every day. When I heard him and his girlfriend broke up, I was overjoyed. I had overheard my aunt tell my mom that he visits a lot, and when he usually does. So I made a point of going one of those days. He knocked on the door and I had to answer. He invited me to live with him and I almost passed out. Because I would get to live with the love of my life. Don't be sorry, Harry. Or I would have to be sorry too and I'm not. I will never be sorry for loving you."

Draco smashed his lips against Harry's once more. They didn't care that they were in public. No one was in the store anyway.

Harry broke away and laughed. "We've wasted so much time." He stuck out his hand. "It's true then, what I've hoped for, eleven years straight. Draco Malfoy loves me back. I'm so overjoyed and still very surprised. But I'm Harry. Harry Potter.” Draco laughed knowing where Harry was going with it. "Think it's funny, do you? No need to continue then. I was going to try and make you smile but, you must be happy already. Though, if you're not, I can help you there." He stuck his hand out. Draco grinned. "I think I'm happy already thanks." Harry scoffed. "Seriously?" Draco laughed and took Harry's hand. "You're a fool. You really remember our whole conversation enough to alter it like that?" Harry smiled. "You don't?" Draco chuckled. "Fair point. But you're still a fool." Harry smiled. "But you love me."

"Yes I do." Harry thought back to when Draco was brewing Amortentia. "So does your Amortentia smell like me?" Draco nodded. "You bet, it smells so damn good, I thought of making extra, just so I could carry the scent with me. But we live together and you're the real thing, so I chose not to waste ingredients. You smelt me then?" Harry nodded as well. "Dray, will you be my boyfriend?" Draco brushed the hair away from Harry's eyes. "Only if you'll be mine." Harry rolled his eyes, "deal," and pecked Draco on the lips.

"Dray?"

"Mhmm?"

"Let's not tell anyone just yet. I want you all to myself. No news reporters, no Weasleys, no Slytherins, no one." Draco nodded. "I like that, how long?"

"I know it may seem long but sometime after Christmas? I want Molly to let us share a room and she may not accept us."

"Ok. It's a plan then. Also, don't worry. My mum has been accepting of us since the start." Draco smiled. Harry smiled back. "Let's go home, we never finished what we started earlier." Draco grabbed Harry's hand and they apparated back to the flat.

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Harry was laying on the bed and Draco had his head on Harry's stomach and was laying the other way. Draco was reading and Harry was just thinking.

"Dray?" Draco put his book down. "Yes love?"

"The liquid luck. I get it now. I'm so sorry." Draco sighed. "I know you didn't mean to start a big fight. Don't apologize, it's my fault." Harry ran his hand through Draco's hair. "You don't need to apologize either. I love you." Draco smiled. "I love you too Scarhead." Harry frowned. Draco laughed. "It's a joke Ry. But I do love you."

"Hey mate? Are you and Malfoy done argu- oh. Sorry, am I interrupting something again?"

"Er- no Ron. Good to see you. What do you need?" Harry asked. Draco sat up, off of Harry. "I don't think we answered his question well enough before." Draco guessed. "No, not exactly. Mum changed the party to tonight. Do you guys have a gift for her?" Harry nodded. "Yes, but why tonight? Dray, go get dressed nicely, but no suit." Draco rolled his eyes. "I'm always dressed nicely." Harry laughed under his breath. "Sure, and pick out something nice for me too please." Draco nodded and headed off.

"Why tonight?" Harry asked again. "It's the only night that Cho could make it." Harry nodded. He knew Draco wouldn't be happy that both of his exes would be there, but hopefully, his explanation earlier about his true feelings helped a bit. "Great, ok. So, I was thinking about coming out to Mum. She accepts Ginny and Cho, and Percy and Oliver. She doesn't mind that Charlie's ace. So maybe she'll accept me." Ron nodded and hugged his best friend. "Don't worry Harry. She will. What was that with you and Draco?" Harry blushed. "Nothing. He was reading and he said I make a good pillow." Ron raised an eyebrow. "You were running your hands through his hair though." Harry blushed again. "You know how I feel about him. Some things are hard to resist. I don't think he noticed," he whispered to make it believable. Ron nodded again.

"Ok, be there in ten?" Harry nodded. "Sure."

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"Ry darling, hurry up. We're going to be late. A Malfoy is never late." Harry rolled his eyes. "Fine, I'm coming." He pulled Draco into a hug. "For good luck. Molly's gonna love you, I promise." Draco kissed Harry's cheek. "I wouldn't be so sure." Harry grabbed Draco's chin and kissed him on the lips. "It doesn't matter anyway. I love you." Draco smiled and kissed Harry again. "You too."

"One more thing though. George has had it pretty rough. Please don't mention Fred." Draco nodded. "I won't, I promise. Are we staying overnight?"

"I think so. I took so long getting ready because I was packing a few things. Can you get Dragon?" They rushed around grabbing last-minute items and apparated with a pop.

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"It'll be fine, don't worry." Harry knocked on the door.

"Ginny dear. Get the door please." Ginny opened the door and pulled Harry into a hug. "Hey," she smiled. "Happy Birthday Gin." Draco stuck out his hand, but instead Ginny hugged him too. "I'm in a good mood." Draco chuckled. "Happy Birthday."

"Oh, Harry dear! How lovely to see you! You don't visit nearly as often as you should!” Molly hugged Harry. "Hi Mum." Molly looked at Draco. "I see you brought him along." Draco frowned. Harry shot him a sympathetic look. "Yes, Draco was invited, so here he is. Mum, can I talk to you?" Molly nodded and ushered them inside. "Ginny, can you take Dray to find Ron and Mione?" Harry asked. Then he looked to Draco. "Be nice."

"How about here?" Molly led Harry into her room. "How are you dear?" Harry frowned. "Not great." He sighed. "What's wrong dear?"

"Everyone hates Draco and it's not acceptable. I know that you read my news article. I know Ron's told you that he's changed. But you don't care! Molly, imagine being raised by Lucius Malfoy, imagine living with Voldemort! He didn't know any better and he had no choice. Your invitation was very rude, un-Molly like behaviour. I was ashamed that you would treat him that way. He's one of my best friends, Mum. You have to treat him better. I plan to bring him for Christmas, and I want him to be treated the same as me. I've talked to him already, and he's going to be polite and get along with everyone, although he would've done that without me asking him too. All that I ask is that you get yourself and the rest of the family in line and treat him better. Please." Molly looked to the floor. "Oh alright. I'm sorry, will you tell him that?" Harry shook his head. "You should tell him." Molly hugged Harry and they went back down to the party.

Harry sat next to Draco on the couch. Draco leaned over to whisper in Harry's ear. "Thanks for saying all that. I love you." Harry gave him a strange look. Draco pointed at George who was holding an Extendable Ear. Harry rolled his eyes.

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"Harry, Draco? Mione and I are gonna show you to your room." The four trudged up several flights of stairs. "Here we are," Ron announced.

"This is George's old room, he can't stay in here anymore. He sleeps downstairs now b ecause of... well. Er- yeah. We'll see you in the morning." Ron looked at his feet. Hermione smiled, "night guys," and closed the door behind her.

The two remaining looked at the room. "Hmm, guess we'll have to share a bed," Draco said. "But there are two beds," Harry said puzzled. "Incendio. Nope, only one. Get in." Harry gave Draco a look. "Really? What if that was Fred's?" Draco shrugged. "I'll just transfigure something into a bed before we go." Harry rolled his eyes. "You're ridiculous." Draco and Harry cuddled into bed. "You're cosy," Draco hummed. "You're cosier," Harry whispered. "I love you Ry."

"Uh, oh sorry guys, I didn't know you were in bed. You know there's two be- oh. Wait. What did you do? Wait. You said I love you. Harry, he loves you." Harry looked at Draco and blushed. "I'd hope so." He kissed his cheek. Draco nuzzled into Harry. "Mm. You bet I do." Ginny stood frozen. Then she smiled real big. "Oh wow. I'm so happy for you!"

"Thanks but don't tell anyone. Please, it's only our first day together. We want to keep it quiet for now. But we always sleep in the same bed, and we can't sleep in separate beds on the first night of being a couple. Draco will make a new bed in the morning, don't worry." Ginny shook her head. "It's fine. I won't tell anyone, I promise. But I wouldn't do anything too noisy." Draco choked on his own breath. Harry snorted. "We didn't plan on it. Good night Gin! Happy Birthday." Ginny laughed and left the room.

"You ok?" Harry laughed. Draco blushed and hid his face in Harry's neck. "Shut up." Harry laughed again. "I don't think I will. I'll just talk and talk and talk, there's nothing stopping m-" Draco was kissing him. Harry smiled against his lips. "I can't believe this is actually my life." Draco smiled and pulled Harry into their regular sleeping arrangement. "It really is a dream come true." He paused. "That you get to be in a relationship with someone as amazing and dashingly handsome as me." Harry chuckled. "Very funny," he said sarcastically. "Well you are laughing, so I guess it was,” Draco smirked. "Good night love."

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"I remember that moment so vividly. The room was on fire and Crabbe had just fallen in. I looked back and saw Draco. He was really struggling. He would fall any second. Any second I would witness the death of the person I loved most. Without thinking I turned back and I tried to grab his hand. I missed. I went back a second time and this time I had him. I pulled him onto the broom and he wrapped his arms around me. I had never been so close to him before. If I wasn't so scared, I would've enjoyed the fact that he was basically hugging me. He held on so tight, I know he was scared. He almost died. What if I hadn't been able to save him?" Harry jolted upwards. "Ry? You alright?" Harry looked down at Draco. "You're alive. You're ok. It's ok. You're right here." Harry was out of breath. "Ry, what's wrong? Yes I'm alive. I'm ok and you're ok." Harry hugged Draco tightly. "Room of Requirement," he whispered. Draco nodded. He knew what Harry meant. "It's ok Harry. You saved me, I'm right here," he replied and ran his hand through Harry's hair.

"Fire. Everywhere. Crabbe was dead. Goyle and I were holding on for dear life. We were about to die. I was about to die. I should've. It's what I deserved. But I didn't. I'm here. Harry turned back. He had Ron and Hermione turn back too. He tried to grab my hand and missed. I did it on purpose. I thought I should die. But he tried again and this time, I let him. Harry was saving my life. So unless it was a hero complex thing, he cared enough about me to save me. I held onto him. In other circumstances, I know I would've been overjoyed. But I was terrified. In the end, I never even thanked him. I didn't know what to do. So I walked off. I'm an idiot."

"Ry?" Draco whispered. "Hmm?"

"Thank you." Harry smiled. "Anytime."

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"Hey loverboys. You might wanna wake up before anyone catches you."

"Mm. Morning, sweet." Harry groaned in response. Draco began to sit up. "No, my soft pillow. Don't move." Draco chuckled. "Ginny's still here." Ginny laughed from the doorway. "I'm sure you'll love hearing this, but Harry and I never cuddled. He said cuddling wasn't his thing. Obviously, all he meant was cuddling with anyone but you wasn't his thing." Draco laughed and Harry stuck his tongue out. "Stop exposing me!"

"And you know how we broke up? He was staring at a photo of you on the family tree at our house and crying." Harry grunted. "I wasn't crying about Draco. I was crying because I loved him and not you and I was lying to you and I felt awful and for Merlin's sake... stop exposing me!" Draco kissed Harry's forehead. "Tell me more." Harry glared at Draco.

"Well... Harry? You ever wonder about Draco's first kiss?" Draco glared daggers at Ginny. "That's my cue to leave. Stop being lazy and get up. Ron will probably burst in here any second. Bye."

"Who was your first kiss?" Draco frowned. "It's not something I want to talk about." Harry thought for a moment. "Do I know him?" Draco sighed. "Harry, please don't." He was losing his patience but really didn't want to lash out at Harry. "Mine was Cho. It was horrible. She cried." Draco snorted. "She cried?" Harry nodded. "I really don't like that she's here. Ginny's already enough." Harry sighed. "Don't be jealous, Draco. You're my boyfriend and remember that the whole time I was with them, I was mad about you. Not in an angry way." Draco smiled. "I know. I just don't feel like I'm good enough for you."

"Draco Lucius Malfoy. You are the most perfect thing to ever exist. If anyone doesn't deserve someone, it's me. No arguing. I love you. You are more than good enough for me... you're perfect for me." He kissed Draco softly. "Time for breakfast, let's go.”

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"So Draco? How's your mother?" Arthur asked at the breakfast table. "Oh well, she's alright. Still very weak." Arthur nodded. "And how are you?" This caught Draco by surprise. "Oh. Very good actually." Arthur nodded again. "That's good to hear. Are you in a relationship?" Draco paused. "Um, er- I." Harry interrupted. "Nope."

"I'm sure you'll find the right girl soon." He smiled. "Well thank you. But if anyone is right for me, it's a boy." Arthur processed the words for a second. "Oh dear. I'm sorry. I didn't know. I'm sure he's out there somewhere." Draco smiled and glanced at Harry. "Thank you."

"Everyone, there's something I need to share. I hope you still love me. I'm bisexual." Harry closed his eyes, waiting for the yelling to start." Hermione and Ron got out of their seats and hugged Harry. "I'm so glad you finally felt comfortable telling the rest of the family," Hermione smiled. "I'm proud of you mate." Ron patted him on the back. Ginny reached her hand across the table to hold Harry's. "Good job." Then he looked at Molly. "You three all knew?" They nodded. "Harry dear. We don't hate you. I'm sad that you felt like you couldn't tell me, but I love you, Harry. You're my son. Draco, thank you for coming out as well. That's very brave of you. I know I haven't been very welcoming, and I'm sorry. I hope Harry does bring you back for Christmas." Everyone at the table agreed. "Thanks everyone. I'd like to apologize to all of you as well. Bill, Fleur and Victoire, Charlie, Percy and Oliver, George and Angelina, Ron and Hermione again, Cho and Ginny again, and Molly and Arthur. I know I have caused this family a lot of pain, I know I've been cruel to you, but I believe that I have changed and I hope you can all forgive me."

Harry looked at his boyfriend. He couldn't believe what Draco was doing. It made him want to kiss him right there. Harry grabbed Draco's hand under the table and gave it a squeeze. Draco looked at him and smiled. "I think it's best we get going. Happy Birthday Ginny, thank you, everyone, for inviting us , and I guess we'll see you at Christmas."

They said their goodbyes and headed home. "Hey love?" Harry asked as soon as they were back at the flat. "Hmm?" Harry kissed him like there was no tomorrow. "Thank you." Draco was puzzled. "For what?" Harry smiled. "What you said to my family. I love you." Draco laughed. "I know, I am amazing, aren't I?" Harry rolled his eyes and laughed. "Yes you are."

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"Hello love. I'm back from Teddy's," Harry said, stepping out of the Floo. Draco was waiting for him on the couch, their cat on his lap. "Hello darling. Come cuddle." Harry sat down beside Draco and cuddled into him. "The cat's in my preferred head resting spot." Draco laughed and moved her to the ground. "Are you ever going to name her? It's been like two months!"

"I think we should name her Malkin." Draco laughed. "Ok. What about your Pygmy Puff?" Harry shook his head and layed down, resting his head where Malkin used to be. "I have no idea."

"I actually had an idea. What if Pansy put a contest in the paper. 'Name the Chosen One's Pygmy Puff'." Harry laughed. "That's not bad. The eleventh owl Pansy receives will be what we name it." Draco nodded. "Why eleven?"

"That's how long we've known each other. Eleven years. We also met when we were eleven." Draco smiled. "Eleven it is. How was Teddy?" he asked. "Really good. Mum says hello."

"You talked to her?" Harry nodded. "Don't worry, I didn't tell her we're together." Draco rolled his eyes. "I'm not worried. It was your idea." Harry smiled. "How was work?"

"It was fine. I have a lot of work to do now that the school year has begun. It's manageable but tiring and I wish I could be with you instead." Harry sat up. "I know what will make you feel better." He leaned in and kissed Draco slow and passionately. Draco smiled against Harry's kiss. "Mm. I don't know. I think I need more kisses than just one." Harry rolled his eyes and snorted. "Oh of course."

Ginny jumped through the fireplace right as Draco's shirt was taken off. She put a hand over her eyes. "Merlin, I'm so sorry. I just have a question."

"Go ahead," Harry replied. "So Percy's gay. Obviously you know that because he is with Oliver. Anyways he came and asked me yesterday why there was only one bed in the room you stayed in. I told him I didn't know. Then he asked if that meant you two slept in the same bed. I said I didn't know. Then he said he thinks you two are dating and I just shrugged and told him I didn't know." Draco nodded. "So what's the question?" Ginny raised her eyebrow. "Oh, oops. Can I tell him? I know it's not something you want to spread around but I don't like lying to my brothers." Harry shrugged. "It's Percy. Just use it as payback for being so rude to you guys that one time." Ginny shook her head. "No. I won't do it. I just hope he doesn't ask me again. That's all then, you can resume whatever this was. Oh and Draco. You should feel pretty damn special. Harry's never taken my shirt off. Or made out with me." Harry glared at her and she jumped through the Floo. Harry pecked Draco and stood up. "Sorry love. Let's go see Pansy, ok?" Draco stood up and laced his fingers with Harry's. "Sounds good. But I'm still not feeling better. So let's not be too long," he said with a wink.

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"Wake up love, Pansy's here." Harry groaned. "No thanks." Draco sighed. "Harry, I love you but you can be a real pain in the mornings." Harry scoffed. "You can be a real pain any time of day." Draco laughed and hit Harry with the tickle jinx. "Hey, stop you git!"

"Get out of bed and I will." Harry huffed, "fine."

"Are you guys ready for this or what?" Pansy called from the living room. "Yeah, one moment. Harry's being Harry." Draco called back. "Ah ok. Makes sense. Good luck." Harry glared at Draco. "Really?" Draco nervously chuckled. "Sorry."

They headed into the living room where Pansy was waiting for them with an envelope, a quill, ink, a camera and parchment. "Ok, so this is the eleventh envelope I received. You will open it, I'll take a photo of you and the Puff and then we can make an article out of it, sound good?" Harry nodded. Pansy handed him the envelope. He handed it to Draco. "Here Dray. You open it."

"The name I have chosen to submit for Harry Potter's Pygmy Puff is Alexander Hamilton the Pygmy Puff. Lots of love from T.N. Starfish." Harry raised an eyebrow. "Who's Alexander Hamilton?" Pansy shrugged. "I don't know, maybe a muggle thing. The sender could be muggle-born." Harry nodded. "True. Ok then do you need our picture?" Pansy nodded. "You get Alexander Hamilton the Pygmy Puff and then stand right here." She pointed at a spot on the floor. He did as he was asked and then dragged Draco over to be in the photo as well. "Not that I don't love you Dray, you know I do, but I'm not sure if you should be in the picture." Pansy gave a soft smile. "He's in the photo or I'm not," Harry said firmly. "Damn Draco. Your boyfriend's a sassy one." Draco laughed and then realized what Pansy said. "What did you call him?" Pansy slammed her hand over her mouth. "Nothing. Potter, it was just a joke. I didn't mean that Dray likes you." She snapped a quick photo. "That's all I need, thanks bye." She disappeared.

The second she left, Harry doubled over laughing. "Tha- th- that was hilarious!" Draco grinned. "Sorry Ry. Looks like I don't like you." Harry stuck his tongue out. Draco grabbed his hand and dragged him to the bed.

"Dray what are you doing?" Draco pulled Harry into the bed and cuddled into him. "I want to cuddle with my boyfriend if you don't mind." Harry smiled and cuddled into Draco. "Not at all."

"One more thing."

"I swear to Merlin!" Harry groaned. "We need to lock the Floo." Draco sighed. "Stay here." He left and walked into the living room.

"What Pansy?" He frowned. "Sorry Dray, I need Harry." Harry walked into the living room. Draco gave him a look. Harry grinned. "Yes Pansy?"

"Oh, I just had to tell you that Draco has a crush on someone and I was just making a joke." Harry nodded. "Alright then. Bye." Pansy frowned and left. "Why in Merlin's name did she do that?" Harry laughed. "Maybe she's scared of you." Draco rolled his eyes. "You weren't supposed to leave." Harry shrugged. "Neither were you when Ron interrupted us." Draco chuckled. "Fine. We can cuddle later. I should probably work." Harry frowned. "No way. We're going to Hogsmeade today. Go get dressed." Draco rolled his eyes. "I am dressed, Harry. You need to get dressed."

"Oh yeah. Sorry." Draco laughed. "You're absurd." Harry smiled. "I love you too Draco. If only you knew how much."

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"Where to first?" Draco asked, lacing his fingers with Harry's. Harry flinched and let go of Draco's hand. "Not in public yet. Sorry love," he whispered. Draco frowned. "Oh yeah." Harry smiled at him. "Don't worry. We can still have a great day. I have lots planned!" Draco nodded but was still visibly sad.

Harry led Draco to Honeydukes. "Ladies first," Harry said, ushering Draco through the door. Draco shot him a pointed look. Harry laughed. "Help yourself to anything Dray. My treat." Draco smiled. "It's really nice of Harry to take me out. Wait. This is a date. This is our first date!" Draco leaned over and put his face beside Harry's ear. "Is this a date?" he whispered. Harry nodded. "It's our first date." Harry nodded. "Sorry we can't do it properly. You wait till after Christmas. We'll have the best second-first date ever!" Draco laughed. "Thanks Ry." Harry nodded and gestured to the sweets.

Draco picked out several sweets. He's always had a bit of a sweet tooth. Harry got a chocolate frog for himself and took Draco to a new store called 'The Boy Who Lived'. Draco laughed "What are we doing here?" Harry smiled. "Well, I heard you're quite fond of the boy who lived. This store cherishes him." Draco snorted. "Alright. Let's check it out."

The store was packed with people. The second Harry walked in, people rushed up to him begging for him to sign their newly purchased merchandise. Draco stifled a laugh. He could tell Harry regretted bringing him there. But that made it so much more meaningful.

Harry nodded towards the products, so Draco began browsing around. He found a shirt that said 'I'm dating Harry Potter' and folded it over his arm. The items began piling up. Most of them were jokes to Harry. He found two other shirts, 'The Chosen One's my boyfriend' and 'I'm in love with the Boy Who Lived', two 'Potter Stinks' badges which he was unsure of how the store had got (and they didn't even credit him for making them), a photo of him and Harry during a Quidditch match in second year, a pair of glasses identical to Harry's and some other things he bought himself to show Harry when they got home.

When Harry finally managed to escape, and pay for Draco's things he led them to Hogwarts. "Did you really need those Potter Stinks badges?" Draco laughed. "Nope, I still have a ton leftover from when I made them. I just bought them to tease the man I love." Harry rolled his eyes. "Why do you have two bags?" Draco smiled. "This one has the items you bought me, this one is stuff I paid for." Harry sighed. "You bought stuff? Does it make sense that I'm a little scared?" Draco just laughed.

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"Hello boys," McGonagall greeted them. "Have you eaten lunch?" Harry shook his head. "Follow me then." She led them to the Great Hall. They took a seat at the staff table. "Have something to eat and then let me know when you are finished," she instructed them. "Thanks McGonagall," Harry smiled. He and Draco ate in silence. When they were both finished Harry spoke up. "So how weird is this?" Draco laughed. "I know! It feels like we're breaking the rules." Harry laughed.

"Let's go see McGonagall." Harry and Draco walked over to the Headmistress and told her they were finished eating. She led them to the Potions classroom. "Would you like to talk to the class, Draco?" Draco shrugged. "Alright. About potions?" McGonagall shook her head. "About the war." Draco tensed up and Harry held his hands. "This is a class of Slytherins, Dray. You told me that I could've helped you guys out during school and it gave me an idea. After the war, these students' parents were put in Azkaban. They've been living here for the past five years. I think that we should start a program where we can help these Slytherins find a new home. If you agree, next week letters will go home to families explaining this program and they can write back to say if they're interested in adopting. If they are, we can go meet with them and explain the program. Then we can match up students with families. This is my gift to you. I'm helping the Slytherins. I'm making things better for them. I'd love for you to help. I'll explain the program but I'd like you to get to know the students and share with them a bit about your past experiences if you don't mind."

Draco took in all the information. "I'd love to Harry. Thank you for doing this, it means a lot." Harry smiled. "Let's go then."

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Meeting the students went well. Draco had to take a moment and step out of the class for a second to calm down. Thinking about his father really got to him. But he was very thankful that Harry did this. It was one of the nicest things he had ever been apart of.

"Alright my love. Dinner time." Harry led Draco to the kitchens and the house elves gave him a basket. Draco rose an eyebrow and Harry kissed him. He held his hand and led him outside. They walked for a while until they reached a great big tree. Harry set a blanket on the ground and sat down. Draco smiled and joined him.

"Everyone is inside eating but I also put up wards so no one can see us," Harry explained, kissing Draco on the lips. Draco cuddled up against Harry as he was getting their food out. "Is there any reason that we're at this tree?" Harry chuckled. "Of course! It's the ferret tree." Draco frowned. "Very funny." He said sarcastically, but chuckling at the same time. "It appears you think so." Harry laughed.

"You know how I was in the tree?" Harry nodded. "Yeah. Why were all your friends behind it?" Draco blushed. "I saw you coming, had them lift me into the tree, hide behind it and when I jumped down, walk around and stand behind me." Harry spit out the pumpkin juice he had just taken a sip of. "Why did you do that?" Draco looked away. "For your attention." Harry grabbed his chin and turned his head to face him. "You sure loved my attention didn't you." Draco blushed deeper. "I still do." Harry smiled and brushed his hand over Draco's cheek. "I'm so lucky to have you. I love you Draco. I wish I could prove to you how much. I wish you knew. You are so loved, ok? I love you." Draco kissed him. "Thank you for this date. I love you too. So much."

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After the picnic, Harry brought Draco inside and went to find McGonagall one last time. "Follow me. Right here. The password is 'sailed ship'." Harry raised an eyebrow. "That's a weird password but thank you." McGonagall chuckled. "You're welcome boys. I hope to see you soon."

Draco followed Harry through the portrait hole and into a giant room. "Surprise!" Harry said, wrapping Draco in a hug. "What is it?" Draco asked. Harry giggled. "This is a room that looks like your old dorm. Now I can say that I've slept with you in your dorm." Draco rolled his eyes. "You wanted to do that?" Harry laughed. "Every day. Sometimes I even made my way down to the dungeons before I realized how bad of an idea it was." Draco laughed. "I did the same thing. Thank you Harry. I love it." They crawled into bed. "Merlin, these beds are small," Harry complained. "I guess you'll just have to sleep closer to me then," Draco said slyly. Harry did exactly that.

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Harry woke up with his arm around Draco and head in the crook of his neck, as usual. "Morning darling," Draco whispered. Harry hummed in response. "The house-elves delivered breakfast. Do you want some before we leave?" Harry mumbled something. "Hmm?" Draco asked. "Treacle tart?" Harry spoke a little louder. "I can get you one but you'll have to get off me first." Harry shook his head. "Alright then," Draco said, standing up and pulling Harry with him. "Here sweet," he said handing an unimpressed Harry a treacle tart. "It's not usually a breakfast food. I guess the elves know what you like." Draco dragged Harry back to bed. "Here, I'll show you what I bought yesterday and then we can go home and cuddle." Harry nodded. "Mkay."

Draco pulled an item out of his shopping bag and handed it to Harry. "Item number one." Harry looked down at it. In his hand was another shirt but this one wasn't a joke about their relationship. The shirt was covered in a ton of words scattered all over the place. The names included 'Potty, Scarhead, Golden Boy and The Chosen One.' Harry sighed. "Really? You don't even wear t-shirts!" Draco laughed. "I do now. Occasionally. Only around you." Harry rolled his eyes and held out his hands for the next item.

"Item number two. Also just so you know, all of the items I purchased myself are from the Draco Malfoy section." 

"There's a Draco Malfoy section?" Draco nodded. "Why? You want to go there?" he asked with a wink. Harry blushed and examined the item. It was another t-shirt. "Last shirt, I promise," Draco told him. Harry unfolded the shirt, read it and threw it at Draco. "This is what I get for taking you out on a date?" Draco grinned. "You knew what you were getting with me." Harry sighed. Draco held up a shirt in front of him with the words 'I'm 'up to something'' written on it. "Doesn't it look nice on me? It gets better too. Read the tag." Harry took the shirt and searched for the tag. "'This shirt design was sent in by Ron Weasley: The Boy Who Lived's very own best friend!' He did not!" Harry exclaimed. Draco giggled.

"Item three." It was a pillow with text on it. It read: 'Scared Potter? You wish!' and had illustrations of their wands on it. "Awe, this is actually cute." Harry smiled. "I know. Just like me." Draco smirked. Harry looked at the tag. "Oh Merlin, Pansy sent this design in." Draco laughed. "Of course she did. Here, last thing," he said handing Harry a small square box. Harry opened it and inside was a Slytherin ring like the one Draco used to wear. "Dray?" Draco laughed at the shocked expression on his boyfriend's face. "Not yet love. I only bought it because it's a Slytherin ring. All the Slytherin's had one. You, my friend, are supposed to be in Slytherin. Now you have the ring." Harry blushed. "Right of course. Why did I think it was an engagement ring? We've only been dating for a month." He slipped the ring on his finger. "Thanks Dray. But you do know the reason I'm not in Slytherin is that I didn't want to be in the same house as you, right?" Draco frowned. "Rude." Harry chuckled. "Dray, think about it. If we were in the same house, we wouldn't have been able to resist each other." Draco rolled his eyes. "I'm not a wild animal. I would definitely be able to resist you. And why did we need to resist each other anyway? I love you and wish I could've called you my own years ago!" Harry smiled softly. "I know Dray. But I think it was for the best." Draco nodded. "I guess so. Let's go cuddle now. I'm sure you're longing for my softness, comfiness and cosiness." Harry rested his head on Draco's shoulder. "You bet I am." 

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"Your favourite people are here," Pansy called from the living room. "One moment!" Harry called back from the kitchen. "Come on Dray, let's go."

"They're going to notice," Draco whined. Harry chuckled. "Too bad for you then," he laughed. Draco glared at him. "Let's go, it sounds like Ron and Mione are here too."

Harry and Draco headed to the main room of their flat for the day's game night. "Hey guys!" Harry said cheerily. Harry sat down and then proceeded to help Draco sit. Draco winced. "Holy mother of Merlin!" he groaned. "You ok mate?" Blaise asked. Draco huffed. "I'm fine." Ron glanced at Draco's shirt. "You did not!" He laughed. Draco blanked. "How did you know?" Ron looked back at him puzzled. "Huh, your shirt. I like it." Draco looked down at his 'I'm 'up to something'' shirt, designed by Ron. "Oh yeah, thanks." Harry rolled his eyes. "Ron, I know you sent in the design. I would be mad but there are other things I have to worry about." Ron raised an eyebrow. "What things?" Harry sighed. "Well for starters, this one's being dramatic as Hell. Blaming it on me. It's very immature." Draco glared at Harry. "I didn't blame it on you. I said we should blame it on you to our friends." Harry laughed. "You're laughing now, but just you wait. When it's you, you'll be ten times more dramatic than me." Harry blushed. "Right, says the queen of drama."

"I'm not quite sure what I'm interrupting, but Dray's not the queen of drama. That would be me. He's more like the duchess of drama," Pansy stated firmly. "Why can't I be the king of drama?" Pansy laughed. "Yeah right." Draco frowned. "What's going on anyway?" Ron asked. "I have a hunch, but Harry would've told us so I'm probably wrong," Hermione said while carefully examining the two boys.

Harry nervously chuckled. He leaned over to Draco. "Can I speak with you in the bedroom for a minute please?" he whispered. Draco scoffed. "You think I'll be able to stand up? Preposterous." Harry rolled his eyes. "Let's go." He helped Draco up. "We'll be right back. Help yourselves to snacks."

Once in the bedroom, Harry gave Draco an unimpressed look. "Dray, I get that you're uncomfortable but really? Do you have to make it so obvious?" Draco sighed. "I'm sorry love. I'm very sore, yes, but I'm also annoyed they're here." Harry looked confused. "Why?" Draco shook his head. "You know why!" Harry chuckled. "No, not that. I mean why don't you want them here?" Draco blushed. "Oh. Because when they're here, we can't be dating. As much as I don't like her, I'd much rather be hanging out with Weaslette. That way I can be your boyfriend." Harry kissed him softly. "I'm sorry Dray. Just wait about two months. Then we can tell them." Draco nodded. "It's just that you already went and saw Teddy today and now our friends are stealing you. I want time with you too you know." Harry smiled. "Need the attention, huh?" He kissed him passionately. Draco was about to push Harry onto the bed when Dragon screeched from the other room. "Ugh. Let's just go." Harry smiled, apologetically. "Sorry Dragon. The other Dragon needs his parents." Draco rolled his eyes. "You're so corny." Harry offered his arm out as walking support. "You love it."

"Why in Merlin's name were you gone so long?" Hermione asked. Harry blushed and helped Draco sit. "Son of a banshee!" he hissed. Pansy giggled. "Dray, I have a question. Can we go to the kitchen?" Draco glared at her. "I'm not leaving this couch for the rest of the night. I will even sleep on this couch! So no! Just ask me here."

"Potter won't be happy about that," Blaise muttered under his breath. With just a tiny twitch of his hand, Harry managed to make Blaise's trousers disappear. "What the...?"

Draco looked at Harry. He knew that Harry could do wandless, non-verbal magic but he didn't know he was that good. "I think I might just be the luckiest man in the world. No. I am the luckiest man in the world." Harry heard Draco whispering. Harry pointed to his head, summoned Draco's wand and handed it to him. Draco non-verbally cast legilimans. Harry thought to himself. "Thanks Dray, but that would be me. Whoever has Draco Malfoy as a boyfriend is definitely the luckiest man in the world. Should I give Blaise his trousers back? I don't think anyone other than you saw my hand move so hopefully, they don't know it was me." Draco shook his head in response. Harry nodded. "Are you guys even listening?" Pansy asked. "It looks like they're having a secret conversation," Ron chimed in. "Hmm?" Harry asked. "Were you guys using legilimancy to talk?" Hermione asked. "Ugh, Mione's too smart." Draco laughed at Harry's thought. "What are you laughing about?" she demanded. "Should I tell her the truth or tell her that she's crazy? Nod for truth, shake head for crazy." Draco shook his head. "Mione, you're crazy," Harry said. She furrowed her brows. Harry and Draco burst out laughing.

"Dray, I really need to talk to you," Pansy begged. "Go ahead," Draco responded sassily. "Fine. You asked for it. You know on Harry's birthday how I interrupted something, then Mione and I asked you if you did something? Did you do that?" Draco frowned. "No." He decided to throw in some dramatics to keep it interesting. "I wish. Why would you remind me? We probably could've if you didn't interrupt." Pansy snorted. "Yeah right. Like he'd agree to tha- oh my Merlin, Dray! I'm so sorry! No, I didn't mean it like that," Pansy said, without realizing what she was saying, and then stopping herself. "Who even said it has to do with Harry? I sure didn't! Harry, help me up." Harry helped him up and led him to the bedroom.

"Dray, what's going on?" Harry asked comfortingly. "That blast-ended skrewt of a friend. I guess that's how she truly feels. Like I'm not good enough for you. Just last week I overheard her tell Blaise something about how Granger told her about you liking me. But no, it's so impossible to believe that you and I would ever-" Harry shut him up by kissing him. "What does it matter what she thinks? You know the truth and the truth is that she's wrong. She's probably just having a bad day. Or she's upset that you won't tell her what's going on. It's no excuse but I really don't like when my best friends keep secrets from me."

"Harry this whole relationship has been a lie to them! I get why you want to do it. But if this is how they react now, how will they react when we tell them?" Harry sighed. "I never thought about that. Damn, we're horrible people. We need to tell them."

"Or... we've already lied for two months. What if we just keep the original plan and hope we aren't killed." Harry laughed. "They won't kill us, Dray." He shrugged. "You obviously don't know Pansy. I mean I love her but..." Harry pouted. "I thought you loved me." Draco sighed. "I know you're just doing this so I make out with you. It worked." He pulled Harry onto the bed and kissed him.

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"Guys, you've been gone a long time, is Draco ok? Guys? I'm coming i- oh my eyes! Don't go in there!" Ron screamed. "Um Draco, wait here," Harry said, running after Ron. "Uh Harry, what are you doing with Malfoy? You couldn't wait till we left?" Ron asked. Harry blushed. "We only made out. We do that sometimes. No homo." Ron snorted. "Oh sure. 'Only snogged' my ass! Malfoy's in his boxers and you have a post hookup look going on. Your hair is messy and your clothes are all wrinkly." Harry sighed. "Ron, I always look like this." Ron nodded. "I do suppose you always look like you've just shagged and... you have a hickey! From Draco. The guy you've loved for eleven years... gave you a hickey." Harry held his hand over his neck to cover it up. "We were just messing around. It's no big deal. Stop making me wish it was more. I do wish it was more. Don't remind me what I can't have. I'm lucky he lets us mess around. Now go tell everyone to leave." Ron nodded. "You're right. I'm sorry." Harry smiled and headed back to the bedroom when he felt a hand on his shoulder.

"Harry, I know. I don't know what kind of fool you take me for but besides that, I'm worried. I love those three, but do you really think they'll be fine with you lying to them?" Harry sighed. "Mione, I'm sorry. You're not a fool. I'm a horrible person, I get it. See you around. I love you." He turned back to the bedroom door. "Harry, congratulations. I love you too and I'm so happy for you. Draco too. Tell him I said that, ok?" Harry nodded and pulled Hermione into a hug. "Thanks Mione." She hugged back.

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"Dray, this is a huge mess! What are we going to do? Did you need to litter my neck in lovebites?" Draco chuckled. "Harry, calm down. You're getting worked up over nothing and I didn't see you complaining when I gave them to you." Harry blushed. "You were freaking out about this before, why are you so calm all of a sudden?" Draco sighed. "I don't know. I'm tired. Our relationship shouldn't be such a big issue. It's supposed to be perfect. I've wanted it to be a reality all my life and it shouldn't be such a hassle to hide it. It's not enjoyable." Harry nodded and sat down beside Draco on the bed. "You're right. This is all my fault. I just wanted you to myself. It was selfish, I'm sorry."

Draco cuddled up against Harry. "Nothing is your fault. It's ok. You know, it took a lot of courage to admit it to Hermione. I'm proud of you, you Gryffindork." Harry smiled. "There's that breathtaking smile. When I moved in with you, that was one thing I was really excited about. Your smile." Harry smiled extra big for him. "Yours too." Draco frowned and stuck out his tongue. "Very funny." Draco smiled. "That's better," Harry chuckled.

"Do you ever feel like we're cliche?" Harry raised an eyebrow. "No, do you? First off, we're both men, I wouldn't call that cliche." Draco shrugged. "Yeah but we're 'enemies' from the opposite sides of the war." Harry nodded. "Sure but you've changed. Plus you didn't want to be on the other side. Dray, I don't think any gay relationship is cliche. The way our relationship started isn't cliche. The 'opposites attract' cliche doesn't apply to us, we're actually very similar. We both come from bad households, were thrown into things we didn't necessarily want to be a part of, were hopelessly in love with someone we thought hated us, we're both very attractive, I could go on but the point is, if you think we're cliche then you need to let me know what I'm doing wrong because I think that we are the least cliche couple of our friend group. Like, Ron and Mione are pretty cliche. I love them, they're perfect for each other but..." Draco smashed his lips against Harry's. "I love you. You're not doing anything wrong. I thought I was doing something wrong. The fact that you just said all that, it shows you really care and I mean, I am very attractive." Harry kissed him on the forehead. "Yes you are. I do care Dray, I promise. I love you too. I don't know where this is coming from though. Are we ok? Are you ok? Did something happen?" Draco threw his arms around Harry. "I just don't want to lose you." A tear rolled down his cheek. "Dray, what happened?" Draco took a deep breath. "I lost Crabbe and I lost my father. That's nowhere near as many people or as important of people as who you lost but that's not the problem. When I lost them, it was sad but I was fine because at the moment, you were still alive. I know this came out of nowhere but it's just post-traumatic stress and I can't help it. I thought you were dead. You don't know how much it pained me to see. I wished I was dead so I wouldn't have to see you like that. When you came back to life, right away I knew I had to keep you alive. Then I don't see you for four years. What if the public doesn't like that you're with me? What if they hurt you? What if they kill you?" Draco was crying now. "Draco," Harry's voice broke. A tear rolled down his face. "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. No one will hurt me. You'll be ok, I'll be ok. The only time you have to worry about losing me is when we're both old and gross. Then you'll be glad to get rid of me." Draco softly smiled. "You may be gross but I'll still be dashing." Harry chuckled. "I don't doubt it. I know what might cheer you up. Let's go do some Christmas shopping." Draco nodded. Harry laced their fingers together and stood up. "Oh and Dray?" he asked. "Hmm?"

"I love you." Draco smiled. Harry had said it before but this time it was different. It felt as if he was saying it for the first time. "I love you too."

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"Harry James Potter! Get your arse out of bed! We have to go!" Draco was frantically shaking Harry. "No, we have an hour until we have to be there," Harry groaned. "That was forty-five minutes ago!" Harry shook his head. "Tempus. Oh... OH! We have to go!" Draco sighed. "No way, really?" he said sarcastically. "Why didn't you wake me up?" Harry asked while climbing out of bed and quickly getting dressed. "I did wake you up. An hour ago!"

"Oh. We have to pack! Remember we go to the Burrow then straight to Pansy and Blaise's and then to Andromeda's." Draco nodded. "Yes, I know the plan. I've already packed too. Dragon, Malkin and Alexander Hamilton are coming too?" Harry nodded and quickly pecked Draco on the lips. "Thanks Dray, you're a lifesaver...literally." Draco smiled and went to go grab Harry's breakfast.

"Here you go, darling," he said dramatically. "Darling? You're in a good mood." Draco chuckled. "Yeah well, we're telling them this visit right?" Harry nodded. "Oh yeah, I forgot... oh Merlin I'm nervous." Draco smiled understandingly. "It'll be ok love. You've defeated the Dark Lord. There's no need for you to be afraid of admitting I'm your boyfriend. I'll admit, I'm nervous too. But I know in the end it'll all be ok because I have you." Harry blushed. "Dray, what if they forbid me from seeing you." Draco shook his head. "You're a grown man, Ry. They can't forbid you from doing anything." Harry wrapped his arms around Draco and gave him a kiss. "You ready to go?" Draco nodded. "Of course I am, unlike you I'm punctual. If we ever get married, you'll be half Malfoy and you'll have to be punctual as well." Harry blinked. "Married? Malfoy? Married?!" Draco blushed after realizing what he said. "Oh. You haven't thought about it? Sorry I said anything. Let's go," he said turning around. Harry grabbed his wrist, much like the day they first moved in together. Draco looked down at Harry's hand and smiled. "Dray, of course I've thought about it. I've loved you for eleven years. Trust me, I've thought about it. I just wasn't sure that you thought about it." Draco chuckled. "Well, I have. Ready to go?" Harry nodded. They laced their fingers and grabbed all their bags. "It'll all be ok," Draco whispered as they apparated to the Burrow.

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When they got to the Burrow, Molly sat them down on the couch. "I have something to say. Draco dear, I know I apologized last time but not well enough. I'm very sorry and I want you to have a fantastic Christmas. I want you to know, like it or not, you're part of the family now." Draco smiled. "Thank you, you don't know how much that means to me." He glanced at Harry. He looked like a child on Christmas. Well, that wasn't too far off, to be honest. Tomorrow was Christmas.

They all had a nice family dinner before heading up to their bedrooms. Harry and Draco's room had two beds again. Harry headed for the other bed. "Not a chance." Draco laughed. He scooped Harry up and tossed him onto the bed they shared. Then he crawled into bed and pinned Harry down. "It's Christmas Eve. We're sleeping in the same bed." Harry nodded and tickled Draco to get off of him. Draco squirmed around. "Stop, stop I'll get off, git," he chuckled. Harry stopped tickling him and cuddled into his usual position. "Am I soft today?" Harry hummed. "Always."

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"Happy Christmas love," Draco whispered, kissing Harry on the head. Harry smiled and pulled Draco to his lips. "Happy Christmas indeed." Draco chuckled and began kissing down Harry's neck, leaving a trail of purple bruises along the way. "Those better not be visible." Draco rolled his eyes. "I don't see you asking me to stop." Harry pushed Draco off him and buried his head in his neck. "I love you." Draco smiled. "I'm aware. I love you too. So... what now? We go downstairs?" Just as Harry went to stand up, Malkin pounced on his chest and pushed him back down. "Merlin! Malkin..." Draco picked up the cat and snuggled her to his face. "You're a good kitty aren't you? Knocking Ry over. Good job!" He chuckled and helped Harry stand. Harry did not look impressed. He stuck his tongue out. Draco saw this as an opportunity for a deeper kiss.

"Good- oh this again? Harry, Draco, it's time for gifts. Guys? Can you hear me?" Harry cast a spell at the door, slamming it shut. He stopped kissing Draco. "Ginny, people could've seen," he whispered. Ginny rolled her eyes. "Whatever, presents. Also Draco, I like what you've done to his neck. Very colourful." Harry blushed deeply. Draco smiled and checked his work. "I think so too." 

The three made their way to the living room and Harry and Draco sat down on the couch. "Morning Weasley Clan!" Harry smiled. "Happy Christmas." Everyone exchanged greetings and gathered around for gifts. "Draco, seeing as you're new this year, you get to open this first." Draco smiled and took the package from Molly. He unwrapped it awkwardly. It felt weird to have all the Weasleys and Company watching him. He pulled away the paper to reveal a hunter green knitted jumper with a silver 'D' in the middle. "Oh, wow is this one of those jumpers that you all get every Christmas?" Harry nodded. "Thank you. It's perfect." Molly nodded. "You're welcome dear. Here Har- oh. Harry, what's on your neck?" Everyone's attention turned to Harry's neck. He pulled his jumper up his neck and glared at Draco. "Malkin is still teething." Draco snorted quietly. Everyone went back to opening gifts on their own.

"Here Dray, open mine." Harry handed a gift to him. Draco opened a small box to find an origami bird. His mouth dropped. "That's not your whole gift, sorry if you hate it, trust me you get more later," Harry whispered. "Harry... is this the same one? You kept it?" Harry nodded. "You really did like me all those years." Harry frowned. "Of course, why? Did you think I was lying?" Draco pulled Harry into a hug. "No, I just wasn't sure why you would. Now I see that you really actually did. I love it Ry. I don't even need anything else. This is going on my nightstand." Harry smiled.

They ate brunch and by the end, Harry and Draco needed to leave. "Hey everyone? Draco and I have to tell you something." Harry looked to Hermione and Ginny, they nodded, and then to Draco who gave him a wink. "Draco and I have been dating since August. I'm sorry we didn't tell you before. It was my idea, not Dray's." He sighed and took Draco's hand. Draco rubbed his thumb over Harry's hand. Harry rested his head on Draco's shoulder.

Ron's jaw dropped. "Really? You didn't tell me? Your best mate! Hermione, Ginny, you don't look surprised. Did you know?" They averted their gazes away. "Really? You told them?" Harry buried his head in Draco's neck and teared up a little. This was not how it was supposed to go. "Can I say something? No, we didn't tell Ginny or Hermione. They caught us. As did you but you thought nothing of it. We didn't tell you because Harry wasn't out yet to everyone and he wanted me to be invited to Christmas. He was worried if we were together and I wasn't accepted then I wouldn't be able to visit today. He would've told you. This isn't about you Ron. It's about Harry having the guts to tell his family something so controversial that he could be kicked out. You are his only family. You don't know how nervous he was yesterday morning. It was terribly sad. I know you knew we liked each other. Why are you so surprised?" Tears rolled down Harry's cheeks. Draco grabbed his chin and tilted his head up. "No tears, love. Unless they're happy." He wiped the tears away and kissed Harry softly. No one said anything. Molly just nodded her head towards the two and everyone stood up. They all gathered around Harry and Draco and wrapped them in a hug. It startled Harry. "Merlin! I've never been hugged by all of you at the same time." Harry looked around him. At Molly, Arthur, Ginny, Cho, Hermione, Ron, George, Angelina, Bill, Fleur, Victoire, Charlie, Percy and Oliver, then back to Draco. "This is the best Christmas gift you could've given me Dray. My whole family accepting us." Everyone said tons of nice things to Harry and Draco and wished them well.

"We have places to be. I'm sorry, thank you all for having us and for the presents!" Harry smiled. He and Draco hugged everyone goodbye. "Mate, I'm sorry. I'm so happy for you. It's about bloody time you got together. You've been mad for him since first year, it only took eleven years." Ron chuckled. Harry hugged him one last time. He turned to Draco. "Ready to go? Blaise and Pansy's next." Draco nodded. "Alright, let's go."

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"Jingle Bells, Griffins smell, Mudbloods go away, muggles die, Potter cries, Slytherin all the way!" Harry scoffed. "You guys actually used to sing that?" he asked glaring at Blaise, Pansy and Draco. Draco looked at his feet. "No, we didn't use to... we still do," Pansy corrected. Harry rolled his eyes. "C'mon Potter, you should be honoured. You're included in the song," Blaise chimed in. "Three guesses as to why," he said. Everyone turned to face Draco.

"I'm guessing that my boyfriend loved me so much that he insisted I was in your song. Pansy, what's your guess?"

"I don't need to guess, what you said is righ- hold on... boyfriend. Holy mother of Merlin!!!! Dray!!!!" Pansy squealed, hugging Draco tightly. "When? How? Tell me everything!" Draco laughed, walked over to Harry and sat down beside him, lacing their fingers. "August 10th. We were making out, and I wanted to but I couldn't keep kissing him without being able to call him mine. I got really upset and went to Madam Malkin's. Somehow Ry knew where I was and came to find me. We met in Madam Malkin's you know. Anyways Harry tried cheering me up and we both confessed I guess. We both liked each other since the day we met so... yeah that's it." Pansy grinned. "That means the day we came to your flat, you had actually-"

"Yeah yeah. Let's not focus on that please," Draco told her. "Draco... saying please...to Pansy? Potter, you've changed him," Blaise chuckled. "I'd like to think so. But not for the worse." Harry grinned at Draco and kissed him. Draco pushed him down and pinned him to the couch, deepening the kiss.

"Um, guys?" Pansy nudged Blaise in the arm. "Shh, let them do what they gotta do. It's adorable." Draco stopped kissing Harry. "And the mood is ruined." Harry chuckled. "Let's do gifts and then we need to head to visit your mum, Andromeda and Teddy." Draco nodded and got off of Harry. He handed Pansy and Blaise a box with holes in it. They took off the lid. "You didn't!" Pansy gasped. "Thanks mate, Pansy's always wanted one." Draco nodded. "I know, she's my best friend. I was tired of hearing how much she wanted one." Pansy ran up to Draco and wrapped him in a hug. Then she did the same to Harry. "You speak Parseltongue right?" Harry nodded. "Ask its name." Harry spoke to the snake in no more than a whisper but Draco was visibly in shock. "You don't know how much I wanna kiss you right now." Harry blushed. "Her name is Maobincara, Mara for short. She also said that a certain someone wouldn't stop talking about me on the way home from the pet shop." Draco blushed. "Thank you so much, best gift ever! Here we have something for you two." Pansy smiled. She handed them a photo album. "What's this?" Draco asked. "We sort of recruited some people to take pictures of you two when you were together. I even asked some people from my office if they had any photos of you two back from before Hogwarts. You're mom's been helping us too. And Ron and Mione." Draco cuddled up next to Harry and opened to the first page.

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August 1st 1991- Harry and Draco meet for the first time

"Holy mother of Merlin, I look ridiculous!" Draco laughed. "I think you look cute." Harry smiled. "Malfoy's aren't cute." Draco scoffed. "Malfoys are made of kittens." 

September 1st 1991- Harry rejects Draco's offer of friendship

"I'm sorry again Dray. But I swear, I never would've been able to let go." Draco shrugged. "Is that a bad thing?" Harry kissed his cheek. "Maybe not."

February 14th 1992- Harry complains to Ron and Hermione that Draco doesn't love him back

"Oh Merlin..." Harry blushed. "Awe, you did this?" Harry looked at the next photo. "I wouldn't tease me if I were you." Draco raised an eyebrow. Then he looked at the next photo.

February 14th 1992- Draco complains to Pansy, Blaise, Crabbe and Goyle that Harry doesn't love him back

"Oh. Sorry. I guess I'm guilty of it too." Harry laughed. "It's ok."

March 26th 1992- Draco spies on Harry and his friends, landing them all in detention

"That wasn't on purpose?" Draco shook his head. "I just played it off as if it was." Harry laughed. "You did a good job."

May 26th 1992- Harry and Draco "bond" in the Forbidden Forest

"We didn't bond. Draco was so obviously scared, it was cute. Then he screamed and ran away." Draco blushed. "I was eleven!" Harry rested his head on Draco's shoulder. "I know love," he whispered. "Hold on, how did you get a photo of this?" Pansy laughed. "I took some of Draco's memories, put them in a Pensieve and took photos, then returned the memories." Draco's eyes widened. "Is that creepy, should I be creeped out?" Pansy shook her head. "Keep looking at the photos and you won't think so anymore."

November 7th 1992- Harry and Draco "play" their first Quidditch match as opposing seekers

"What's with the quotation marks around the word play?" Harry asked. Pansy giggled. "Dray was a little distracted. He spent the whole time teasing you when the snitch was right beside him." Harry chuckled. "Oh yeah. Must've been pretty hot, huh?" Draco scoffed. "Sure. Whatever gets you out of bed in the morning." Harry rolled his eyes. "Ha, ha, very funny," he said sarcastically.

December 17th 1992- Harry and Draco duel "Scared Potter?" "You wish" it's pretty intense

"Hey Pansy, were you planning on giving this to us before you knew we were dating?" Draco asked. "No, we were just going to say 'our presence is your present'." Harry laughed. "I guess we're lucky we told you then." Pansy shrugged. "I don't know, I think we'd make a pretty good gift, right Blaise?" Blaise rolled his eyes. "Sure."

February 14th 1993- Harry complains to Ron and Hermione that Draco doesn't love him back

"This again?" Harry groaned. Draco laughed. "Poor Potty, I didn't love him back." Harry frowned. "I wouldn't be so sure." He pointed out the next picture.

February 14th 1993- Draco complains to Pansy, Blaise, Crabbe and Goyle that Harry doesn't love him back

"Ugh, not again!" Harry grinned.

May 8th 1993- Draco on his way to slip the paper about the Basilisk in Hermione Granger's hand

"What!?" Draco blushed. "Uhh, er I ripped out the page at Flourish and Blotts. Would Hermione rip out a book page? Or write in a book?" Harry shook his head and his face lit up. He smashed his lips to Draco's. "Thank you. Just one more time you saved my life." Draco smiled. "My pleasure."

September 1st 1993- Draco checking up on Harry after he fainted

"No, you said 'Potter is it true you fainted? I mean you actually fainted?' That's not checking on me." Draco shook his head. "Blame Theo. After the first question, if you said yes, I was going to ask if you were ok. But then I looked to Theo and saw he was laughing and pretending to faint, so I turned it into a teasing thing." Harry shrugged. "All the same to me." Draco frowned. "Sorry Ry."

September 2nd 1993- Draco obviously flirting with Harry

"Obviously?" Pansy facepalmed. "You're biting your lip for Merlin's sake! Yes obvious. You're checking him out Dray." Draco blushed. "I didn't think it was obvious," Harry chimed in. Blaise chuckled.

September 2nd 1993- Draco pushing students out of the way to see Harry up close

"You look so sassy here," Harry told Draco. "Oh right, says the queen of sass." Harry chuckled. "Fine, you win."

September 2nd 1993- Draco insulting a hippogriff to show off in front of Harry

"Who said that's why I did it?" Pansy rolled her eyes. "That is why you did it." Draco contemplated it for a second before agreeing with her. "Fair enough."

September 2nd 1993- Harry looking concerned after Draco is hurt by a hippogriff

"Oh Merlin, you do look concerned." Harry nodded. "Of course I was concerned, you were saying 'it's killed me, it's killed me'. Look at you compared to Hagrid, you're so tiny," Harry teased. "Huh. Did you ever realize that we were both carried by Hagrid?" Harry's eyes widened. "Not until now! That's hilarious."

November 1st 1993- Draco sends Harry an origami bird by blowing a kiss, very subtle Draco

"Harry actually kept it. He gave it to me this morning as a gift." Draco kissed Harry's neck. "Thanks again." Harry smiled. "You're welcome."

January 5th 1994- Harry sneaking to go see Draco

"I told you I did this. I just never went further than the portrait hole." Draco laughed. "Too bad."

February 14th 1994- Harry complains to Ron and Hermione that Draco doesn't love him back

"How many times is this in here?" Harry asked. "Did you do it every Valentine's day?" Harry nodded. "There's your answer."

February 14th 1994- Draco complains to Pansy, Blaise, Crabbe and Goyle that Harry doesn't love him back

"You could've been more creative with what you wrote if it's the same thing every year." Pansy shrugged.

May 3rd 1994- Draco sneaking to go see Harry

"I told you I did it too." Harry laughed. "We've got a lot in common." Draco smiled. "Yeah, I guess we do."

November 23rd 1994- Draco climbs a tree to get Harry's attention

"The ferret tree. I did know about this. Draco and I had a picnic there back in September. He told me then." Pansy nodded. "Sure but you don't know how much of a pain he was about it," she laughed. "He kicked me in the face," Blaise complained. Harry laughed and nuzzled into Draco more.

November 23rd 1994- He ends up being turned into a ferret and shoved down Crabbe's pants

"Most traumatic experience of my life." Blaise laughed. "You just wish it was Potter." Draco shrugged. "I don't need to be a ferret to get in his pants." Blaise covered his ears. "That's enough of that." Harry laughed. "You sure you don't need the details?" Blaise glared at the two.

November 24th 1994- Draco fears for Harry's life during the first challenge

"Awe, look at your face. You look so scared." Draco rubbed his thumb over Harry's hand. "I'm glad you survived." Harry nodded. "So am I."

February 14th 1995- Harry complains to Ron and Hermione that Draco doesn't love him back

"Wow, big surprise." Draco smiled. "Don't worry, I love you."

February 14th 1995- Draco complains to Pansy, Blaise, Crabbe and Goyle that Harry doesn't love him back

"Valentine's day isn't even my thing. I think this is exaggerated." Blaise chuckled. "Believe me, this is an understatement. Besides, I'm sure it'll be your thing next year." Draco huffed. "Whatever."

October 10th 1995- Draco forces his friends to join the Inquisitorial Squad so he can spy on Harry without seeming creepy

"I love this one," Harry laughed. Draco frowned. "When did this turn into a 'make fun of Draco' fest?" Harry kissed his cheek. "Love, it's always a 'make fun of Draco' fest."

November 19th 1995- Draco staring at Harry because 'it's his job'

Harry sniggered. "If you think about it, this is the equivalent to you saying that I was up to something." Harry shook his head. "So you're perfectly fine with me wearing a shirt that says, 'I'm 'doing my job''?" Draco sighed. "Please don't." Harry shrugged. "We'll see."

December 12th 1995- Draco 'doing his job' and checking Harry out

"Pansy, can I use your fireplace?" Pansy nodded. "Be my guest." Harry firecalled Ron. "Hey mate. You know Draco's shirt that says 'I'm 'up to something''?" Ron nodded. "Can you send in a design; and say it's requested by Harry Potter himself, that says 'I'm 'doing my job''?" Ron shrugged. "Sure mate." Harry smiled. "Great. Thanks." Harry walked back over to the couch and cuddled into Draco again. Draco rolled his eyes. "Payback," Harry whispered in his ear before kissing beside it.

February 14th 1996- Harry complains to Ron and Hermione that Draco doesn't love him back

"And we're back to this again," Harry sighed. Draco pointed at the photo. "Isn't this the year you dated Cho on Valentine's?" Harry rolled his eyes. "Unfortunately, yes. But she thought I liked Hermione." Draco laughed. "Like that would ever happen." Harry frowned. "You don't think I could get Hermione?" Draco shook his head. "Not that, I mean... as if you would ever like someone who isn't me." Harry chuckled. "You bet."

February 14th 1996- Draco complains to Pansy, Blaise, Crabbe and Goyle that Harry doesn't love him back

"Just flip the page."

March 9th 1996- Harry sneaks out to see Draco

"Uh, there's no one there." Harry pointed at a sliver of his shoe. "Cloak." Draco nodded in realization.

April 1st 1996- Draco revealing to Harry that Cho is the snitch by dragging her to show him because he doesn't want Harry to like her

"Don't worry, I didn't." Draco grinned. "Good, I'm glad. I'd like to think it's thanks to me." He gestured towards the photo. "It's thanks to you alright but you didn't do anything to make it that way." Draco blushed.

May 8th 1996- Draco using his prefect powers to go see Harry

"I wish I had the powers of a prefect back in school." Draco chuckled. "But Ron got them instead." He laughed. Harry tickled Draco. "Stop laughing at me," he pouted. Draco kept laughing. "You need to take me seriously." Draco giggled. "I cannot take you seriously right now." 

August 3rd 1996- Harry climbs a building to spy on Draco, a bit much Harry, a bit much

"Merlin, that's actually steep. Harry, you've gotta use your head sometimes. I know there are a million and one reasons why you aren't a Ravenclaw, but this was not a smart choice." Harry frowned. "Name one of those reasons then." Draco grinned. "'Hmm, the Chamber of Secrets belonged to Salazar Slytherin. The mascot of Slytherin is a serpent. Salazar Slytherin was a Parselmouth. I wonder what's in the Chamber of Secrets. A unicorn, perhaps?'" Draco leaned in to kiss Harry but Harry pushed his head away. "Mean boys don't get kisses."

September 1st 1996- Harry spies on Draco on the Hogwarts Express

"I remember this... I broke your nose."

September 1st 1996- Draco breaks Harry's nose, after noticing he was there just by briefly seeing the corner of his shoe

"Like I said. Sorry about that by the way. I was going through a lot and blamed you for me becoming a Death Eater. My opinion changed after I broke your nose. I instantly realized I was being stupid, and felt terrible. But the reason I left you there on the train, was so that you'd go home and be safe. Hogwarts wasn't exactly safe, I knew I needed to let the Death Eaters in. But you somehow got off the train." Draco arms squeezed tightly around Harry. "Luna," he whispered and sighed with content at being so close to Draco.

October 12th 1996- Harry and Draco exchange an awkward gay stare in the Three Broomsticks

"Gay stare? Pshh, we never did that," Draco said. "Look at the photo," Pansy sighed. "I stand corrected," Draco blushed.

October 12th 1996- Harry watches Draco's location on the Marauder's Map before bed

"Oh, someone was lustful." Harry blushed.

October 15th 1996- Harry watches Draco's location on the Marauder's Map before bed

Draco gave Harry a look. "I was a teenager!"

October 21st 1996- Harry follows Draco around

"Ok, when will it be a photo that I can laugh at?" Harry huffed. Draco chuckled.

November 11th 1996- Harry follows Draco around

"No, flip the page."

November 20th 1996- Harry watches Draco's location on the Marauder's Map before bed

"Harry?" Harry sighed. "Stop, it's not funny."

November 30th 1996- Harry watches Draco's location on the Marauder's Map before bed

"You did this a lot. Did you dream about me?" Harry blushed red as a red cap's cap. "I'll take that as a yes."

December 6th 1996- Harry follows Draco around

"Why is it all about me all of a sudden?" Draco shrugged. "Well, I was a bit busy." Harry nodded and smiled sympathetically. "Sorry Dray."

December 13th 1996- Harry watches Draco's location on the Marauder's Map before bed

"Ok, really? I didn't do it that often."

December 20th 1996- Harry not so discreetly eavesdrops on Draco

"What, when?" Draco asked. "Slughorn's Christmas party. I remember neither Mione nor I could go with who we wanted to go with." Draco raised an eyebrow. "Me?" Harry nodded. "One day, we'll host a Christmas party and everyone can go with who they want. We'll invite all the gays!" Harry chuckled. "All the gays it is."

February 14th 1997- Harry complains to Ron and Hermione that Draco doesn't love him back

"Shocking," Harry groaned.

February 14th 1997- Draco complains to Pansy, Blaise, Crabbe and Goyle that Harry doesn't love him back

"Wow, didn't see that coming," Draco sighed.

March 19th 1997- Harry watches Draco's location on the Marauder's Map before bed

"I swear I'm not a stalker!" Draco laughed.

March 26th 1997- Harry follows Draco around

"You sure about that?" Harry buried his head in Draco's neck.

April 17th 1997- Draco and Harry share another awkward gay stare in the Great Hall

"I remember that. A quality gay moment."

April 17th 1997- Draco and Harry have a wand fight in the bathroom *wink wink*

"That wouldn't have ended as badly as what really happened," Draco said slyly. Harry blushed even more.

April 17th 1997- Harry nearly kills Draco

A tear ran down Harry's face. "Oh Ry, it's ok. I'm here. You're in my arms. It's in the past and I'm alive." Harry nodded but another tear fell from his face.

April 17th 1997- Harry crying to Ron and Hermione because he almost killed Draco

Harry was softly crying now. The photos took him back to that day, all the memories rushing back to his head. Draco began kissing up and down his neck, marking it more. He was trying to distract Harry from what he knew he was thinking about.

February 14th 1998- Harry complains to Ron and Hermione that Draco doesn't love him back and he hasn't seen him in a year

Draco flipped the page because he didn't want to upset Harry even more.

February 14th 1998- Draco complains to Pansy, Blaise, Crabbe and Goyle that Harry doesn't love him and is probably going to die and he misses him

Again he turned the page.

April 17th 1998- The Snatchers catch Harry and bring him to Draco, who lies and says that he isn't sure if it's him, good one Dray

"Harry I'm sorry, it wasn't meant to upset you," Pansy said apologetically. Draco glared at Pansy and she got the message to back off.

April 17th 1998- Harry takes Draco's wand (Harry now you're the master of the Elder Wand, good job)

"Harry, I remember this day so vividly and oh how I regret not freeing you. It just wasn't safe." Harry nodded. He knew Draco wouldn't have been able to save him, he wasn't mad.

May 1st 1998- Harry saves Draco from the Fiendfyre

"Thanks again, sweet," Draco smiled running his hand through Harry's hair, the other still wrapped around his boyfriend.

May 2nd 1998- Draco runs to Harry and throws him a wand once he comes back to life

"And thank you ." Harry smiled at Draco, cheering up a bit.

June 7th 1998- Harry defends Draco at his Ministry hearing

"That was the last time I saw you for four years." Harry frowned. "But you kept me from Azkaban, and now I'm here with you."

February 14th 1999- Harry complains to Ron and Hermione that Draco doesn't love him back

"Skip," Harry whispered. He was afraid if he spoke with his full voice, he would cry again.

February 14th 1999- Draco complains to Pansy, Blaise and Goyle that Harry doesn't love him back

"We were stupid. Every year, 'oh he doesn't love me back', while the other is complaining the same thing."

February 14th 2000- Harry complains to Ron and Hermione that Draco doesn't love him back

"I'm just gonna skip all of these, ok Ry?" Harry nodded.

February 14th 2000- Draco complains to Pansy, Blaise and Goyle that Harry doesn't love him back

February 14th 2001- Harry complains to Ron and Hermione that Draco doesn't love him back

February 14th 2001- Draco complains to Pansy, Blaise and Goyle that Harry doesn't love him back

February 14th 2002 - Harry complains to Ron and Hermione that Draco doesn't love him back

February 14th 2002- Draco complains to Pansy, Blaise and Goyle that Harry doesn't love him back

March 7th 2002- Harry and Ginny break up

"Harry, do you find it unsettling that both your exes are dating each other?" Blaise asked. "Not really, they're good for each other. They both play for the Harpies, they both dated me even though I didn't like them, they have a lot in common." Blaise snorted.

May 7th 2002- Draco and Harry see each other for the first time in four years

"Wow, can you believe that was earlier this year? It feels like we've been together forever." Harry smiled. "I know, but I wouldn't change anything for the world."

May 7th 2002- Harry invites Draco to live with him

"I almost fainted." Harry laughed. "I was so worried you would say no." Draco kissed his head. "Never, love. Never."

May 10th 2002- Harry moves into his new flat

"It was so lonely without you," Harry whined.

June 4th 2002- Draco move into his and Harry's flat

"Ew, this is when we slept in separate beds," Draco said with disgust.

June 4th 2002- Draco and Harry go on a dinner 'date'

"You know when I said 'Draco Malfoy that's who'?" Draco nodded. "You knew I was lying about the money thing. Well, I was really thinking, 'who wouldn't want to date the chosen one'." Pansy raised her hand. "Me." Blaise laughed. "Same here." Harry frowned. "I know, I know!"

June 7th 2002- Draco wakes up to find himself cuddling with Harry

"What!?" Draco nervously chuckled. "Yeah, I didn't tell you because I thought you'd be mad about it. Now I can't imagine us waking up any other way." He smiled.

June 7th 2002- Harry and Pansy write an article about why Draco is the best

"I am the best, thanks for noticing." Harry rolled his eyes.

June 7th 2002- Draco gives Harry an owl

"Dragon," Harry whistled. Dragon flew over and Harry pointed at the picture. "Remember this?" Dragon bit Harry's finger. "Maybe not." Draco chuckled.

June 8th 2002- Draco and Harry are officially friends

"Friends? How pathetic." Harry laughed. "Hey! Draco Malfoy, your friends are sitting right here." Draco shrugged. "And?"

June 8th 2002- Harry and Draco begin sharing a bed

"Ah yes, that's better."

June 9th 2002- Harry throws Draco a party

"We've had lots of parties," Draco commented. "Just making up for my childhood."

June 10th 2002- Harry and Draco smell each other in the Amortentia Draco brewed

"Best smell ever," Harry said, taking a deep breath. "I'd say that title belongs to you, but whatever you say."

June 10th 2002- Narcissa and Harry bond

"Uh, I wouldn't say we bonded. She just knew that I liked you." Draco's eyes widened. "And she didn't tell me!?" Harry chuckled. "Oops."

June 11th 2002- Harry and Draco host the first game night

"Wow, that feels like so long ago." Pansy nodded. "That night, Mione, Ron, Blaise and I found out that you two liked each other. We spilt all your secrets. That's how I got the idea for this photo album."

June 20th 2002- Harry and Draco come out to each other

"Awe good times." Harry laughed. "I spent the first eleven years in the closet... literally. It felt good to tell you the truth."

June 25th 2002- Harry and Draco, or should I say Dray and Ry host the second game night

"Is there a picture for every game night?" Pansy shook her head. "Only a few."

July 5th 2002- Harry won't stop staring at Draco during the Quidditch match

"Oh Merlin, look at you Ry. Did you even watch the match?" Harry blushed and shook his head. Draco laughed.

July 6th 2002- Harry telling Draco that he's soft

"I was waiting for that to be included." Draco snorted.

July 13th 2002- Harry helps Draco through a panic attack

"And I'll help you through them all, I promise." Draco smiled.

July 14th 2002- Harry and Draco have the guys over

"Harry you were so drunk. It was funny." Harry remembered almost hitting Theo. "My bad."

July 14th 2002- Harry kisses Draco on the cheek

"Ooh, it's getting there," Draco said in a singsong tune.

July 15th 2002- Harry tells Draco that he's comfy

"Comfy as can be," Harry winked.

July 15th 2002- Draco's snitch tattoo roams around where Harry kissed him

"Oh! So that's why they were doing that!" Draco facepalmed. "You didn't know that?" Harry nervously chuckled.

July 16th 2002- Draco and Harry make out at Hogwarts

"10/10, one of the best moments. Kissing you for the first time is a feeling I'll never forget," Harry told Draco.

July 31st 2002- Draco throws Harry a surprise party

"Thanks again Dray." Draco nodded. "It's gonna be even better next year," he said with a wink.

July 31st 2002- Draco and Harry make out in the bedroom (it's getting steamier)

"It was... until you interrupted." Draco glared at Pansy.

July 31st 2002- Harry holds Draco's hand ALL night

"It fits perfectly in mine," Harry said, taking Draco's hand.

August 1st 2002- Draco takes Liquid Luck and makes out with Harry

"Not the greatest. But it was a good kiss."

August 1st 2002- Draco and Harry say 'I love you'

"I love you." Draco kissed Harry. "I love you too." Harry kissed back.

August 9th 2002- Draco and Harry visit Narcissa, she tells Harry to call her Mum

"I can't wait to tell her we're dating," Harry said. "She's gonna be so happy."

August 11th 2002- Draco and Harry come out to the Weasleys

"That was terrifying." Draco nodded. "Sure, but we got through it."

August 12th 2002- Draco and Harry name their kitten

"Where is she? Malkin." Harry called. Malkin pounced on his stomach. "Oof, not again." He put her on the floor.

September 10th 2002- Draco and Harry name their Pygmy Puff

"We didn't name it. T.N. Starfish did." Pansy shrugged. "Same difference."

October 15th 2002- Draco seems to have been shagged

"Pansy seems to have been nosy." Draco snarled. "Pansy seems to have been correct." Harry winked.

October 15th 2002- Draco and Harry make out and Draco covers Harry's neck in hickeys

"Much like your neck right now," Pansy laughed. Harry giggled. "Draco loves making sure that everyone knows I'm taken." Pansy scoffed. "Yet no one knew," Blaise laughed.

"I'll have to edit it now that you're dating," Pansy said. "Of course, but not today. Pansy this is lovely. Thank you guys for doing this. Thank Ron and Hermione too. I'd love for us to stay but we've gotta head over to see my mum now." Draco smiled. "Yes, I love this Pansy. It's so special. Bye Blaise." Harry grinned. "Bye the way Pans, you look gorgeous today. No hetero." Draco hugged her. They said their goodbyes and Draco and Harry disapparated.

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Draco and Harry appeared in Madam Malkin's Robes for all Occasions. It was empty because it was closed for the holidays. "What? This isn't Andromeda's," Harry said, confused. "Yeah, that's weird. Hey Harry?"

"Yeah?" Draco cleared his throat. "Do you wanna know your gay name?" Harry raised an eyebrow. "I have a gay name?" Draco nodded. "Yep, it's your first name..."

"Haha Draco, very funny." He got down on one knee and pulled out a ring. "...and my last name." Harry's mouth dropped. "I'm sorry, I know that four months is a little too soon for most people, but we've been in love with each other for eleven years so I figured-"

"Yes," Harry interrupted. "What?" Harry chuckled. "Yes!" Draco blinked. "Yes?" Harry nodded. "Yes, yes, yes!" Draco smiled. "Yes, you'll marry me?" Harry beamed. "Yes I'll marry you!" Draco slipped a gold band ring with rubies around Harry's finger and kissed him. "Merry Christmas Harry." Draco smiled against Harry's lips. Harry smiled. "There's only one problem," he began while pulling a ring box out of his pocket. "This was going to be your other gift. I just wanted to show you that I did love you all those years. I knew you had doubts," he continued. "How?"

"Because I know you better than anyone, Dray. I know your likes, dislikes, fears, regrets, I know your sense of humour, but most of all I know you, who you truly are and I love you. I love everything about you. Even this mark on your arm. Draco, I love you and I know you already asked, but I want to ask too." He got down on one knee. "Draco, I can't imagine my life without you in it and I desperately want to call you mine. So, will you marry me?" He looked up at Draco who was beaming. Draco pulled Harry up to standing and kissed him. "You bet I will." Harry smiled and pulled away. He slipped a silver band ring with emeralds on it around Draco's finger.

"You look so nice today." Draco scoffed. "Of course I do, I look nice every day." Harry rolled his eyes. "You know, you make it very hard to flirt with you Dray." Draco chuckled. "You make me very hard," he said with a wink. Harry choked on his breath. "That, my love, is how you flirt."

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"Mum, we're here," Draco called, jumping out of the fireplace. He laced his fingers with Harry's, admiring the new ring on Harry's finger. Teddy ran into the room and jumped into Harry's arms. "Hiya Harry! Happy Christmas!" He jumped out of Harry's arms and into Draco's. "And Draky's here too! I so happy you both camed here." Harry and Draco smiled. "We are too Teddy, have you seen Draco's mum? We have something to tell her." Teddy nodded and pointed towards the kitchen. "Do not worry. I get her. AUNT CISSY!!!" Teddy called. "DRAKY AND HARRY HAVE TELL TO YOU SOMETHING!" Harry chuckled. "Thanks Teddy."

Andromeda and Narcissa rushed into the room. "Ah, you're here," Andromeda smiled. "Sit, sit." She motioned to the couch. Harry and Draco sat down and Harry pulled Draco close. "Hello, my dear boys," Narcissa smiled. "Mum, we have news," Harry said. Draco nodded and looked at Harry. "Do you wanna tell her?" Harry shook his head. "You tell her and then we'll share the newest thing together." Draco sighed and Harry squeezed his hand. "Ok. Harry and I are dating. We have been since August." Narcissa's face lit up. "Oh, that's wonderful!" Andromeda smiled at them. "Congratulations, it's about time." She laughed. Teddy hopped onto the couch on his knees, looking at the two boys. "You and you are in love?" Harry nodded. "Yay, my favourite two peoples in the whole wide world love them!" Draco chuckled. "Both you have pretty wings." Teddy smiled. Draco raised an eyebrow at Harry. Harry wiggled his finger. "Oh, thank you." Draco smiled. "Gramma, Cissy, look at the pretty wings." Narcissa's eyes widened. "Is that? Are you?"

"Mum, we're engaged!" Narcissa ran to the boys and wrapped them in a loving embrace. "When's the wedding?" Harry chuckled. "Draco just proposed to me right before we came here. We don't have a date yet." Narcissa nodded. "Draco has a ring too."

"Harry had planned to propose today as well, he proposed to me after I proposed to him." Harry laughed. "I can't believe we're getting married." Draco kissed his cheek. "I know, finally. Hey, can we talk about something in the kitchen?" Harry nodded and walked hand in hand with Draco to the kitchen. "After we get married, not right away but maybe in a few years, do you think you want to adopt Teddy? Like maybe in five years?" Harry smiled. "You want to do that?" Draco nodded. "There's also this new program at St.Mungos. They take a hair from both people who apply and then put it in a potion. The two applicants find someone willing to carry a baby for them and give them the potion to drink. Then a healer will cast a spell at the surrogate and it somehow makes a baby with our DNA. It's still in the works but a few years from now? It's for people who can't have children and I'd really like having a baby with you. We can apply for a surrogate or ask someone we know. Although knowing us, the baby could be very violent and our friends probably wouldn't be willing to carry a Malfoy-Potter."

Harry teared up. "You want a baby Malfoy-Potter?" Draco nodded. "In a few years, I'd love one." Harry hugged Draco tightly. "Let's do it!" Draco smiled. "I love you Harry." Harry chuckled with tears of joy. "I love you too Draco Malfoy. So, so much."

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"This room is nice." Draco laughed. "It's funny they only gave us one bed." Harry rolled his eyes. "Don't be ridiculous. Your mum knew how we felt about each other. She knew we would want to share a bed." Draco laughed. "Mhmm. I wish we were at home though." He winked. Harry laughed. "Get over here," he said pulling Draco onto the bed. He snuggled up with him. He looked at his ring. "You picked the perfect ring." He hummed. "You realize Pansy's going to have a heart attack when she sees them right?" Harry laughed. "I know you're not joking but I can just imagine that and it's really funny." Draco laughed. "Yeah... look at us. Engaged. All I can think about is saying I do." Harry kissed Draco softly. "I know. It's a dream come true."

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"Time to go Ry." Harry groaned. "No, I'm allergic to the sun. I need to stay in bed all day long and you will join me." Draco sighed. "I'd love to but I've got places to be, see ya."

"No, don't leave me. I'll get up." Draco grinned. "Ready to go share the news?" Harry shrugged. "I suppose. I mean don't get me wrong, I really want to, but I'm tired. You kept me up late." Draco smiled. "Too bad, we're going. Let's go say our goodbyes." Harry sighed. "Fine let's go."

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"Ron, Mione? Can you come in here?" Harry called from the living room of the Burrow. "Actually, Bill, Fleur, Victoire, Charlie, Percy, Oliver, George, Angelina, Ron, Mione, Ginny, Cho, Molly and Arthur! Can you come in here?" Draco laughed. "That's a lot of people." Harry nodded and squeezed Draco's hand. "It'll be fine." Everyone headed in to see what Harry wanted. "Oh Harry dear, you're back." Molly hugged him. "We have news." He and Draco held out their hands and said: "we're engaged!"

"Oh, another wedding! I love weddings, you must let me cater!"

"That's amazing news congrats!"

"Congratulations 'Arry and Draco. You seem very 'appy together."

"Oh Harry, this is great news! I can't wait! Can I be in the wedding?"

"Good for you mate. You too Draco."

"See Draco, lucky man. That never would've happened with us."

"You sure he's the one? I'm kidding mate, I'm happy for you."

"You're growing up so fast. Will it be a muggle themed wedding? If so, you should decorate it with rubber ducks and conpooters."

Harry looked at Draco, who looked completely lost. "Might I remind you that telling them right away was your idea?" he whispered. Draco glared at him. "We need to escape to go tell Pansy." Harry nodded. "Ok. I'll wrap this up."

Half an hour later, they managed to leave. Harry and Draco apparated to Pansy and Blaise's place and knocked on the door. "I know what to do, Pansy will open the door because Blaise hates doing it. When she does, we'll be holding our hands up for her to see." Harry laughed. "Perfect."

Pansy opened the door and froze. Ten seconds later she was passed out on the ground, Harry and Draco awkwardly standing there. Blaise ran to the door. "I heard a thump... what happened?" He examined Pansy on the floor. "She saw our engagement rings." Blaise chuckled. "Makes sense... wait... really? Congrats mate." Draco smiled. "Thank you. There's one more place I wanna go and I don't think I wanna be here when Pansy wakes up. I like being able to hear. I don't need her squealing until we're all deaf." Harry laughed. "Where are we going now?" Draco grinned. "Luna Lovegood's."

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"Hey Nev? Have you checked on the Dirigible Plums lately? I hope they're doing okay. I haven't been out to see them in a while." Neville smiled. "I checked on them this morning on my way to the greenhouse. They're doing wonderfully." All of a sudden, there was a knock on the door. "I'll get it." Luna skipped across the room to the front door and opened it cheerily.

"Harry, Draco! What are you doing here? Also, just so you know, you're standing under the mistletoe. Don't worry, I've already checked it for Nargles. There isn't any." Draco leaned in kissed Harry on the lips. "There. Hi Luna. So Harry and I are engaged and we talked about it before we knocked, we would like you to plan our wedding." Luna's face lit up. "It's about time. Do you think you can fool me? I know you've been dating since August. Neville works at Hogwarts, he saw you on a date. Also, you think that Ginny doesn't talk to me? She didn't say you were dating, but she said you both came out at her birthday gathering. I pieced things together. Anyway, congratulations. I'd love to plan your wedding, but why me?" Luna asked.

"In seventh year, when no one else would talk to me, you did. I had Blaise, Pansy, Crabbe and Goyle but they didn't understand what I was going through. Somehow, you did. You added all the flowers around my Dark Mark three years ago when I randomly showed up. You were my friend when I was lonely. I think Harry feels the same way." Harry nodded. "Of course Luna. When no one believed me about Voldemort's return, you did. You were always there for me, even when I wasn't the nicest to you. You fixed my nose after this git stepped on it. And you were there for Dray and that means a great deal to me. I also love what you did with his Dark Mark, it's beautiful, other than the mark itself. It would make us so happy if you would plan our wedding," he smiled. Luna beamed. "I'd love to. Thank you for saying all those nice things about me. Come and have a seat." Luna led them into her living room and sat down beside Neville.

"Guess who was right?" she asked him. "You're dating?" Neville asked the two. "Better," Luna said. "They're engaged! And they've asked me to plan the wedding. Isn't that fantastic?" Neville smiled. "Yes, congratulations. You too guys, I know you'll be very happy. Especially Harry. You don't know how much he talked about you. 'Did you see Malfoy today? I wanted to walk right up to him and punch him in his beautiful face. No, I can't kiss him, punching him is easier. Look at Malfoy, standing there all gorgeous. How dare he tease me like that.' That's just a little sample." Draco chuckled. "You wanna kiss my beautiful face?" Harry blushed. "I really don't like when we talk about things I've said or done." Draco kissed his cheek. "We're just teasing love. I'm sorry."

"So when do you want the wedding to be?" Luna asked. "I'm not sure, we just got engaged yesterday. May maybe? One year from the day we ran into each other? One year from the day we moved in together? June? I mean it would've been nice to get married eleven years from the day we met, but we passed that already. It would be twelve years."

"I still can't believe those words. Get married. To you. Harry Potter. You, Harry Potter, are marrying me, Draco Malfoy." Harry chuckled. "That I am. Luna, we will leave almost everything up to you except we will choose the wedding party and guests and send you a list." Luna gave them both hugs. "Thanks guys, this means so much to me. I love you both. Also, watch yourselves on the way out. We think there might be an Umgubular Slashkilter hiding in the garden."

Draco smiled. "Good to know, thanks Luna. Bye Neville." He held Harry's hand and apparated them away without giving Harry a chance to say goodbye. "Hey! I didn't get to say goodbye." Draco chuckled. "Yeah, but I wanted to kiss you." He pushed Harry onto the couch and kissed him. "This is much better than saying goodbye, no?" Harry nodded, "I hate that you're always right," and kissed him back.

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"Alright, I wrote down the guest list based on who we talked about. Can you look it over?" Draco asked, handing the list to Harry. Harry looked at the list. It read:

Best men: Draco- Blaise, Harry- Ron                                                                                                    Groomsmen: Goyle, Neville                                                                                                                Groomswomen: Hermione, Pansy, Ginny, Luna                                                                                  Flower Girl: Victoire                                                                                                                                Ring Bearer: Teddy

Guests:                                                                                                                                                    Narcissa Malfoy                                                                                                                                      Molly Weasley                                                                                                                                        Arthur Weasley                                                                                                                                          Bill Weasley                                                                                                                                              Fleur Delacour-Weasley                                                                                                                        Charlie Weasley                                                                                                                                      Percy Weasley                                                                                                                                          Oliver Wood                                                                                                                                            George Weasley                                                                                                                                      Angelina Johnson                                                                                                                                Cho Chang                                                                                                                                                Andromeda Tonks                                                                                                                                    Dudley Dursley                                                                                                                                          Theodore Nott                                                                                                                                        Daphne Greengrass                                                                                                                                Seamus Finnigan                                                                                                                                    Dean Thomas                                                                                                                                          Alicia Spinnet                                                                                                                                            Katie Bell                                                                                                                                                  Justin Finch-Fletchley                                                                                                                              Hannah Abbott                                                                                                                                          Minerva McGonagall                                                                                                                                Rubeus Hagrid                                                                                                                                          Kingsley Shacklebolt                                                                                                                                Viktor Krum                                                                                                                                              Parvati Patil                                                                                                                                              Padma Patil                                                                                                                                              Lee Jordan                                                                                                                                                Poppy Pomfrey                                                                                                                                        Xenophillius Lovegood

Harry sighed. "There are so many people missing from the list. My parents, Sirius, Remus, Tonks, Dumbledore, Dobby, Colin, Fred, Crabbe, your father, so many people I wish were here and they're not." Draco rubbed Harry's back. "I know, I know love. I'm sorry, I'm so sorry. I wish this day could be perfect for you. I know it's hard but at least you have me. I'm not going anywhere." Harry smiled and leaned into Draco. "Well, as long as you're there it will be perfect.

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"Happy Valentine's Day Ry!" Draco kissed Harry the second he opened his eyes. "Someone's in a good mood," Harry laughed. "Harry, don't you realize? This is the first Valentine's day since we were eleven that we don't have to complain about the other one of us not liking us back." Harry chuckled. "Mhmm. Does that mean we have special plans?" Draco shrugged. "You'll have to wait and see."

He pulled Harry out of bed and dragged him into the kitchen. The table was set beautifully, with floating candles above and around it. Harry's jaw dropped at the view. "Draco... this is... wow." Draco chuckled. "This is just the beginning." Draco pulled out Harry's chair and tucked him in. He took a seat across from him and pulled the tray off their food. "What is this?" Harry asked. "It's something the house-elves used to make at our house on Valentine's day before I went to Hogwarts. Father would always get so upset at them. Take a closer look." Harry looked at how the food was arranged. The mini muffins were arranged in the shape of an 'L', beside it was a doughnut: the 'O'. Underneath the muffins was a heart-shaped pancake and beside that was chocolate covered strawberries forming the letter 'E'.

Harry smiled at the meal Draco prepared for them. "This is so sweet. I can't believe you did all this." Draco held Harry's hand across the table. "Well in case you didn't know, I love you, you git." Harry giggled. "I love you too."

"Since we no longer need to hide our relationship, I think we should go on our first official date." Harry's face lit up. "Really?" Draco nodded. "I have it all planned. We leave after breakfast."

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After they ate, they got dressed and Draco apparated them to Shell Cottage. "Oh, how nice. But we didn't need to be publicly dating to come here." Draco nodded. "I thought we could make a stop here first." He winked and led Harry inside.

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Draco took Harry to the Three Broomsticks. They were currently sitting at a table, chatting away. "How's the adoption program going?" Draco asked. Harry beamed. "Very good actually. There are only two students left waiting for a family." Draco smiled. "That's really great. I'm so glad my fiancee is helping Slytherins. That's so unexpected yet perfect." Harry blushed. "Well, I am marrying a Slytherin." Draco nodded. "True. You're supposed to be one too. Speaking of getting married, do you have a date in mind?"

"I think we should choose May 7th. Our day." Draco smiled. "I love that idea. We can tell Luna tomorrow." Harry looked at the blonde. "You're perfect." Draco raised an eyebrow and snorted. "Ok? Thank you. You are too." Harry shrugged. "I can't express my love for you?" Draco scoffed. "That's not what I meant. It's just random." Harry leaned in and kissed him passionately. "You are though. You're the most perfect person I know." Draco kissed back. "Mhmm. I know." Harry laughed and kept kissing Draco, ignoring all the stares and photos being taken of them. He was with Draco, on Valentine's day, and it was perfect.

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"Oh my Merlin! Holy mother of Merlin! Merlin's beard! In the name of Merlin! Why do all our swears include Merlin? I'm freaking out right now!"

"Pansy, calm down. It's my wedding, not yours." Draco laughed. "I know but you're getting married. YOU'RE GETTING MARRIED!"

"YES WE ARE!" Harry called in return from the other room. Draco chuckled. "Pansy, you're going to stress everyone out. Calm down." Pansy took a deep breath. "But the wedding's starting. Ah the music! Wait, that means I have to line up! Bye Dray, good luck. I love you. No hetero." She winked and rushed away.

First down the aisle were Neville and Luna. Well, makeshift aisle. Luna had chosen Diagon Alley as their venue. All the stores closed down and entrance to the alley was forbidden unless you had an invitation. The cobblestone alley looked much bigger without all the people. The ceremony was going to be in front of Madam Malkin's. All Luna's idea. She also chose the song they were going to walk down the aisle to. She said she had it specially written for them and dedicated it to Hedwig. After Neville and Luna were Ginny and Goyle. The closer he came to it being his turn, the more nervous Draco became. Next were Blaise and Pansy, followed by Ron and Hermione. Harry was beginning to panic too. "It's alright dear, no need to worry," Molly whispered to calm him down. It didn't work. Teddy was next, then Victoire and finally, it was Harry's turn. Molly took his arm and they made their way up the aisle. Harry looked around him at all the guests, at his friends, at Molly. When they reached Madam Malkin's, they stopped walking and Molly gave him a hug before taking her seat.

Draco took a deep breath and linked arms with his mother. She kissed his cheek and began walking down the aisle. He looked around and his eyes landed on Harry. He looked absolutely stunning. His hair was still messy, as usual, but he was wearing a gorgeous black suit with a bright green tie that matched his eyes perfectly. Harry smiled at him. When he saw Draco he was in total awe. Draco always looked good, there's no way he would let you forget that, but right now there was an added level of beauty that left Harry speechless. Draco had left his hair loose, probably for Harry's benefit and he had a suit matching with Harry's, but instead of a green tie, he had an icy grey tie that went beautifully with his eyes. When Draco reached Harry, his mother hugged him and headed to her seat. Draco and Harry turned to face each other. Draco walked closer to Harry, looking him up and down and biting his lip. Harry laughed. "What are you doing? You're not going to tell me there's a dementor, are you?" Draco smiled. "I might. You look beautiful." Harry blushed. "You look drop-dead gorgeous. I can't believe this is happening." Draco chuckled. "Scared Potter?" Harry snorted. "You wish."

They said their vows and Blaise and Ron brought them their rings. They were identical except for the colour of the bands. Harry's was once again gold, but instead of jewels, it was engraved. On the inside of the band, it said: 07/05/02 D+H 01/08/91. Their wedding date, their initials and the day they met. Draco's was the same, but once again a silver band. They said "I do", and it was time for their kiss. "Let's do this," Harry said and smashed his lips into Draco's. He could feel Draco chuckle against his lips. They pulled away. "That's it." Draco smiled. "We're married. Harry, we're married!" He kissed him again. "I can't believe I'm a Malfoy now." Harry laughed. "No. Not Malfoy. Malfoy-Potter. Harry Malfoy sounds dumb." Harry scrunched his nose and stuck out his tongue. "Well so does Draco Potter. I think Draco Malfoy-Potter sounds much better." He laced his fingers with Draco's. Draco pulled him close and wrapped his arm around him. They walked over to Luna.

"Thank you so much Luna. Everything about today has been perfect so far. I'm sure the rest will be just as great." Harry smiled. "I have one question though," Draco said, examining the guests. "There's a whole row of empty chairs. Why are those there?" Luna smiled. "You're welcome. They aren't empty. Those are your parents' seats, Harry, that one is for Draco's father, that's Sirius's, Remus and Tonks, that's Mad-Eye Moody's, that one is Crabbe's and then that one is Fred's, over there are Dumbledore's and Snape's and beside that is Dobby's." Harry teared up. "What's the perch?" He asked. "Oh yes, that is for Hedwig." Draco kissed Harry's cheek. "You ok Ry?" Harry nodded. "Thank you for inviting them Luna." Luna hugged him. "Of course, I love you two. I want this day to be perfect, you both deserve it and each other and I'm so happy for you." She hugged Draco and then skipped off to address the guests.

"Hello everyone! My name is Luna Lovegood, I sent you the invites. Most of you know me as Loony Lovegood from Ravenclaw but for those of you who don't know me, that's what I'm referred too. Draco and Harry asked me to plan their wedding and I was so honoured that they asked. Not because I got to plan the 'Savior of the Wizarding World's' wedding, but because they wanted me, the girl who didn't dress or act the same as everyone else, who was seen as odd. I love who I am and to be chosen by Harry and Draco to plan one of the most special days of their lives, made me so happy. Food will be served and don't worry, there will be dancing. But first I want to go around and have everyone share why Harry and Draco are important to them. I'll start. Earlier I referred to Harry as the 'Savior'. To be honest, I don't see him that way. Not because I don't believe he saved the world, but because he's just Harry. He is my best friend. One of my first friends, one of the first people to talk to me. He went through some hard times and he came to me for help. Him becoming my friend led others to become my friends as well. If it weren't for Harry, I wouldn't be dating Neville right now. He is very important to me and I feel blessed that I get to be here today. Next, Draco. Many people don't know this but Draco and I were actually friends during school. Draco had friends, but they were all Slytherins. He had a lot going on in his life and didn't want to be a burden to those Slytherin friends. One day I found him crying, and I hugged him and that was it, we became friends. This was during seventh year. A lot of people didn't like him. Maybe you didn't like his father, the act he put on for his father's sake. But if any of you took time to get to know the real Draco, you'd love him as much as I do. I'm so grateful that Draco and I became friends because he's actually one of the most thoughtful people I know, he's got a great sense of humour too. I'm so happy for you two and I dearly hope neither of you comes across any Weetimorousbeasties in your lifetime, I've heard they can be quite the nuisance. How about your best men go next? Ron?"

Ron nervously chuckled. "Sure, thanks Luna. I'm Ron Weasley. I'm sure you all know me, I'm Harry's best mate. We go way back and there are probably a million things I could say about him, but due to the fact we don't have a year, I'll keep it moderately short. Harry, I love you mate. We've been through so much together and I'm proud to call you my friend. I'd even go as far as calling you my brother because you are, you've become my brother. I'm supposed to say why you're important to me but the truth is it's a pretty tough question to answer. Why are you important to me? The better question is how aren't you? What I mean is that you are one of the most important people in my life. I'm very happy for you today, and not just because I won't have to listen to you talk about Draco anymore. Draco, you've got a good one, don't let him go. You're a great guy too. You're very funny, you make the best eggs. You make Harry happy and that's what matters most. I'm glad we're friends. But treat him well, you've been warned." Harry glared at Ron and whispered in Draco's ear. "I'll get him to apologize later."

"I guess that means I'm next. So, I'm Blaise Zabini, Draco's best man. I'm presuming that means I'm his best mate. If you think about it, wouldn't his best man be Harry? Sorry in advance if I joke around, I'm better at just being present rather than actually saying anything. I'm great at posing. Anyways, Draco's the man, he's a great friend. Trust me he loves Harry, a lot. Like Ron, I'm glad I don't have to listen to anymore Potter talk. Not that I have anything against you Harry. You're a pretty cool guy and you make Draco happy. Congratulations guys."

"I'd like to go next. Nice job by the way Blaise. So you all know me, I'm Hermione Granger. Like Ron, Harry and I go way back. I'd like to take a moment to recognize Draco. Being Harry Potter's husband, that's a big deal. I wish you both a wonderful marriage. Harry, hmm let's see. It's hard finding just one reason you're important to me. I'll say that ever since Harry and Ron saved me from the mountain troll, they have been the most important people in my life. I'm so happy for you Harry. Draco, I was sceptical at first, you made fun of me all the time. But as soon as you said you support my run for Minister of Magic, I've gotten to know the real you. And the real you... is great. Draco, you're important to me because you saved Harry. You saved my best friend and I'll be forever grateful. I love that you're my friend and I'm truly very happy for you."

"My turn! I'm Pansy Parkinson, the best Slytherin. Dray's my best friend. I love him. I fainted when these two showed me their rings. I'm very protective of Dray but when it came to him and Harry, I took a step back. Harry came to me, wanting to write an article about Dray and I knew that he liked him. I've wanted to scheme and make it happen, they both liked each other for eleven years, it was about time. But I didn't and look where we are. I'm very very very happy for you guys. Dray, you've always been there for me and I love you, no hetero. That's not meant to offend, it's a joke we have. Harry, Dray loves you, you're a great friend and you better treat him right." Harry nodded. Draco saw panic on Harry's face. "She won't hurt you. She's just being Pansy. I love you. Yes homo." He kissed Harry's forehead.

"Ok, I'm Neville Longbottom. I'm not sure quite what to say. Harry, you're a great friend, I can always count on you. I'm very happy for you. And Malf- Draco, we have a rough past but you've changed. You make Harry so happy. Welcome to the group."

"I was supposed to marry Harry Potter! Ha! Look at your faces. Calm down, it's a joke. He's like a brother to me. I'm Ginny Weasly by the way. This may be a little controversial but you guys are honestly the cutest couple and I'm so happy you're finally married. Harry, you're my favourite brother and you'll always have a special place in my heart. Draco, you're actually ok. I'm glad we're friends. Cheers."

"Hi! I Teddy Lupin. Harry my godfather and Draky my cousin. They the two favourite people in the world. I love them. Happy love and kiss day! Gramma says it called this a wedding. I don't know if I believe her." Teddy ran up and gave Harry and Draco a hug. The two boys smiled.

"May I go next? I'm Narcissa Black-Malfoy, Draco's mother and to be quite real with you, today might just be the happiest day of my life. My son, marrying the man he loves. It was in this very spot that Draco ran out of Madam Malkin's eleven years ago to tell me that he had just met a really beautiful boy. It was hard for him, growing up with Lucius as a father. He wasn't allowed to like boys, he definitely wasn't allowed to like Harry. Lucius told Draco to befriend Harry so that he could kill him but that was before Draco knew that Harry was the boy from the robe shop. I remember him telling me about how he couldn't let his father hurt him. He told me that Harry wouldn't be his friend and that it was really hurtful to him. He complained about Harry's friends, they got to be with him, why couldn't he? But correct me if I'm wrong, Harry also met the most beautiful boy in this robe shop, he just didn't know who to tell. He wanted to be Draco's friend too. I've seen these boys through some pretty tough times but one thing that stayed consistent was that they always loved each other. You may see me as a bad woman, but I lied to the Dark Lord and told him that Harry was dead. I did it for Draco, yes, but a bad woman wouldn't do that. You may see my son as a bad person. He's not. He's nothing like his father. Harry he has always loved you. Just remember that. Why are you two special to me? You're my boys. Draco, I love you darling, I'm so sorry about what your father put you through. You are the most special person in my life. And Harry, I didn't meet you properly until after the war but I felt like I knew you before then. You're practically all I heard about. I'm so happy for the two of you. I love you both so much. I know you'll both be very happy together."

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"Hi Everyone! It's me Luna again. Thank you all for sharing your kind words about the grooms. Next, I'd like to invite you all to watch Harry and Draco share a dance. Following that, feel free to join in or help yourself to some food." Harry looked at Draco. "We have to dance?" Draco snorted. "It's our wedding, what did you expect? Another repeat of the Yule Ball?" Harry shrugged. "Maybe? I did have to do one dance for that though. Damn you looked so hot that night. But you took Pansy." Draco scoffed. "She felt bad for me. Blaise was pretty upset. I didn't see you asking me to be your date either. You took Parvati, no?" Harry rolled his eyes. "Whatever, I wanted to go with you and you know it. May I have this dance?" he asked, holding out his hand. "Hmm. No." Harry glared at him. "Of course you can, you never need to ask," Draco replied, taking Harry's hand. "Which one of us does the girl part?" he asked. Harry thought about it for a second. "You. Because you're the princess who needs beauty sleep." Draco scoffed but Harry could see that he was grinning.

Harry put his hand on Draco's waist and Draco put his hand on Harry's shoulder. "Don't laugh if I mess up," Harry whispered. "What? Why did I marry you if I don't get to make fun of you." Harry frowned. "Fine." Draco chuckled. Harry was still frowning. "No, be happy. I love you." Harry nodded. "I love you too. I just don't want to make a fool of myself in front of all these people." Draco smirked. "Oh Harry, you already have. Many, many times." Harry sighed. "Yeah, I guess so." Luna turned on the music and Harry and Draco began dancing.

"Harry?" Draco whispered in his ear. "Mhmm?" Draco sighed. "Let's just sway." Harry let out a sigh of relief. He wrapped both his arms around Draco's waist and Draco wrapped both of his arms around Harry's neck. They began to sway to the music. "This is much better." Harry smiled. Draco laughed. "Yeah it is." Harry hummed. "Can we just stay here forever?" Draco rolled his eyes. "Says the one who wouldn't dance with me in the first place. But yes. I think that would be lovely."

Draco and Harry swayed together until the end of the song. Draco rested his head on Harry's shoulder. Right away the next song: 'Do the Hippogriff' by the Weird Sisters, started blasting through the radio. Harry jumped and knocked Draco backwards. "Oh Dray, are you ok? I'm so sorry." He helped Draco stand up and kissed him. "I'm so sorry." Draco chuckled. "Ry it's fine. I'm ok. I think that's enough dancing for now though." Harry nodded and walked with Draco over to their friends.

"Ha, you just fell." Pansy laughed. Harry glared at her. "Sorry." Harry hugged Ron and Hermione. "You guys are next, right?" Ron blushed and looked at his feet. "Sensitive subject," Hermione whispered. "Speaking of who's next," Luna said, appearing out of nowhere. "Everyone who's not married make a clump in the middle of the alley." She turned to Harry and Draco. "Which one of you wants to throw the bouquet?" Harry looked at Draco. "It would mean a lot more to everyone if you did it." Harry nodded. "You sure?" Draco smiled and signalled for him to go." He took the bouquet from Luna and headed to the crowd. "Ok, on the count of three? Remember I'm no chaser, I'm a seeker. Three...two...one." Harry tossed the bouquet behind him and it landed in Dean's hand. Everyone clapped. He and Seamus turned beet red. Harry laughed. "Congrats guys. I mean, if you do get married next, I win a bet against this one," he said linking arms with Draco. Dean laughed. "Why do you keep betting on us?" Harry shrugged. "To make a few Sickles." Draco pulled Harry away from the crowd.

"You have a few minutes?" he asked with a wink. Harry chuckled. Draco raised his eyebrow. "You aren't joking?" Draco laughed. "Alright fine. Later then." He began to walk away. Harry grabbed his wrist. "Quite the dramatic one. Let's go."

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"Maybe that wasn't the best idea." Draco sighed, walking a little funny. Harry laughed. "It was your idea Dray." Harry laced his fingers with Draco's. "Do you want to go open our gifts?" Draco's face lit up. "Gifts?" Harry smiled. "You didn't expect people not to get us gifts, did you?" Draco shrugged. "I don't know, I've never been to a wedding before." Harry nodded. "Neither have I, but Mione told me all about them." Draco smiled and rested his head on Harry's head. "Then I am ready to be spoiled."

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"My love, it's time to get up." Harry whispered in Draco's ear. Draco rolled over and pulled Harry close to him. "It's my birthday so I say that we stay in bed and I cuddle my husband all day." Harry kissed Draco softly. "Mhmm. I like that idea. But not all day. If you remember correctly, I promised you that this would be the best birthday ever." Draco hummed. "How are you awake already? You aren't a morning person." Harry smiled. "I made sure to get up extra early just for you." Draco smiled back at him. "Oh, well in that case..." He pulled Harry into another kiss. Harry kissed down Draco's neck. "So far, it's already the best birthday love. Being with you. That's all I need."

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"Dray, come here!" Harry called from the living room. "I'm not ready!!!" Draco called back. Harry sighed and went to check on his husband. "What do you mean you're not ready? You look beautiful." Draco frowned. "Nice try. Help me, would you?" Harry smiled and walked over to Draco. He took Draco's tie off, followed by his suit jacket. "I didn't mean undress me. Now it'll take longer." Harry chuckled. "It's not like my birthday. You don't need a suit, as handsome as it makes you look. You're handsome enough without wearing anything." Pansy walked in. "Ew, have sex later." Draco scowled at her. "We aren't having sex. Harry's just helping me get ready." Pansy rolled her eyes. "Whatever you say. By the way, there's a lock on the door. Learn how to use it," she said as she walked out.

"Here wear this." Harry handed Draco his 'I'm in love with the Boy Who Lived' shirt and some jeans. Then he moved on to styling Draco's hair, without gel of course. "Harry?" Draco asked. "Yes?" Draco planted a kiss on Harry's lips. "Thank you." Harry wrapped his arms around Draco. "Anytime. Now, act mildly surprised." They held hands and walked out of the bedroom.

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The party was great. All of Draco's closest friends were there and Harry had really gone all out and spoiled him.

"Thanks for the party Ry." Draco said as he climbed into bed. "I know it wasn't as good as my party but you have to remember that 'the amazing Draco Malfoy' wasn't available to plan it." Draco laughed and kissed Harry. "Don't worry. I wasn't expecting much. Thank you for all the gifts." Harry cuddled into Draco. "Which one was your favourite?" Draco thought about it. "You. I liked them all but you were the best gift. Getting to spend my birthday with you, and not just you, you as my husband , is the best gift I could ever get." Harry kissed Draco. "Aw that's so sweet." Draco smiled. "I also liked the potion book." Harry laughed. "Goodnight love." Draco hummed as he nuzzled into Harry. "Good night."

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"C'mon, we have to go! A Malfoy is never late!" Harry sighed. "A Harry is always late, what am I supposed to do about it?" Draco rolled his eyes. "Let's go!" He grabbed Harry's hand. "Why do we need to go so badly anyway?" Draco pulled Harry close to him. "You'll see." He turned them around and with a pop, they were gone.

"Dray? Where are we?" Harry asked while examining the room they were in. "Shh. This is my old bedroom. I just need to grab something." Draco made his way over to a loose floorboard beside the bed. He lifted it up and underneath it was a green leather notebook with the letters D.M. on the bottom corner of the cover. "What's this?" Draco handed the book to Harry. "Happy Anniversary." Harry looked puzzled. "Anniversary? It's not May." Draco smiled. "It's the anniversary of the day we met. That's my old diary. It's for you. Now we better get going before the new owners find us." Harry nodded. "They can find us? Why would you bring us here if there are other people living here?" Draco pointed to the diary. "I need to give that to you. Besides, I put an enchantment on my bedroom so that no one can find it. I'm just worried they might have countered it," he explained. "Oh well. They probably haven't. Before we go, I have something in mind." Harry said slyly.

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Harry and Draco approached Ron and Hermione's place. Harry knocked on the door. "Ron, they're here," Hermione called from inside. She opened the door. "You guys are awfully late. Come in." They followed her inside and took a seat on the couch. "Our reservation is in ten minutes so we better be going. Ron, get in here," Hermione called again. "I'm sorry we were late. We had husband things to attend to." Harry burst out laughing. "Husband things to attend to?" Draco frowned. "Well, now we can't use that excuse." Harry smiled. "It's fine. We were a little busy, but we're here now. Which is why again?" Draco chuckled. "Hermione and I planned a triple date." Harry smiled and kissed Draco. "Thank you."

"Hey mate! Hey Draco. Are you guys ready to head out? Mione says this restaurant was her favourite growing up. She says they've got great chicken!" Harry laughed. "I'm not surprised that's what you're most excited for. It's a muggle restaurant then?" Hermione nodded. "It's a couple of blocks from my parent's house." Harry's eyes widened. " You convinced my husband, this guy right here, to go to a muggle restaurant? We've been to one before and I still can't believe it. Kudos." Hermione laughed. "Hey what time is it?" Ron asked. "Tempus. Oh Merlin, we're gonna be late." They all grabbed their partner's hand and disapparated.

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"Hey, we thought you weren't showing up," Pansy said, ushering the group over to their table. "Have you forgotten about Harry? I don't think I've ever known him to be on time." Harry glared at Draco. "Ha ha. Hilarious." He said in a sarcastic tone. "How dare you use sarcasm against me," Draco said pulling Harry close. "I still love you though." He kissed Harry on the cheek. "Enough," Blaise grunted. "I don't want to throw up." Everyone took their seats at the table.

"Fancy a drink?" the waiter asked. The friends all placed their orders and Hermione was the first one to speak up. "So Draco and I planned this because we both have some things we'd like to share. I think Ron and I will go first. We're engaged!" she squealed. Pansy squealed too. "Mione that's FANTASTIC! I love weddings." Draco laughed. "We know Pansy, congrats again guys." Harry frowned. "You knew before me?" Draco rolled his eyes. "I ran into Ron while he was ring shopping." Harry sighed. "Oh well. That's ok then I guess. I'm so happy for you guys! My two best friends getting married. It's awesome. Wait. Ring shopping? What were you doing ring shopping?" Harry turned to face Draco. Draco pulled out a ring box. "Oh Dray, you shouldn't have." Draco sighed. "Bugger off Pansy, it's not for you." Pansy frowned. "But what about my inner niffler?" she whined. "What about it? This is for my husband, thank you very much."

Harry's eyes widened. "Another ring? I already have Sirius's ring, my engagement ring and my wedding ring. How'd you know I wanted another one?" Draco flipped open the ring box. "You're my husband, that's my job. Anyways, this ring is really special. When I was a child I drew a ring exactly like this one in my diary. I didn't have the diary yet so I showed the ring maker my memory of it and he made it custom for you. When I drew it, I was thinking about how one day I would give it to you." Harry slipped on a silver band ring with runes engraved in it. "I love it. What does it say?" he asked. "Love of my life," Draco blushed. Harry blushed too. "Notice any theme from the gifts I gave you?" Harry thought about it.

"Ring... diary..." He thought.

"I know... Tom's Horcruxes?"

Draco facepalmed. "Yeah, that's what it is. Definitely." Harry placed his hand on Draco's. "I'm sorry Dray, I don't know." Draco nodded. "It's ok, the theme was child. They were things from my childhood." Harry smiled. "Awe that's sweet. Wait. Child? You can't be pregnant, it's not possible." Draco blushed a deep red and chuckled. "No no no. The program at St.Mungos is starting up. It won't be ready for three years, but it's open to fill out paperwork and 'reserve our spot', so to speak." Harry's face instantly lit up. "Oh Dray, let's do it!" Draco pulled him into a kiss and their friends all aahed. "Oh bugger off you wankers."

"I have some news as well," Blaise began. "Well, no it's not news." He pulled out a large box and handed it to Ron. "Pansy and I have this thing where we buy a gift for someone, anyone really, at a random time of the year. I chose you and today." Ron smiled. "Wow, thanks Blaise. You know, two years ago, I never would've imagined opening a gift from a Slytherin. But Blaise, you've become a really good friend of mine. You're a great bloke. I'm lucky to have you."

"Mate I'm so proud of you for saying that. You've come a long way," Harry smiled. Ron smiled back and shook the box. "Bloody Hell, this isn't small and it's quite heavy." Hermione giggled under her breath. "Big box for Ron," she muttered. Ron began unwrapping the box. His jaw dropped. "Blaise... thank you." It was filled to the brim with Chudley Cannons merch. Blaise smiled "What are friends for?"

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"Harry, wake up love. There's someone at the door." Harry grunted and rolled over. "Pretend we aren't here." Draco sighed. "Ry, come on." Harry frowned. "Fine." Draco smiled. "And put some clothes on," he smirked and made his way to the front door.

"Oh, Professor McGonagall. I didn't expect it to be you. Come in, make yourself comfortable. Harry's just getting dressed." Draco led McGonagall to their sofa. "Have a seat, I'll go get your potions," he smiled and ran to the potion room. "Oh Merlin, I thought I had one more day," Draco panicked, throwing his weekly potions into a box. He ran back out and handed the box to McGonagall. "Here you go, professor. Harry, get your arse out here."

"Thank you Draco. I actually didn't come for the potions though." McGonagall smiled, signalling for Draco to have a seat. Harry rushed into the room looking sloppy as ever. "Oh, professor. It's you. Uh welcome." Draco patted the seat beside him and Harry happily sat. He put his arm around Draco. "So, what are you here for?" he asked. "Well, I didn't get to talk to you much at the wedding and I know it's been a few months, but I've been very busy preparing for the upcoming school year. Today I had nothing on my schedule, so I thought I'd drop by."

"Well, it's good to see you, Professor," Harry smiled. Draco nodded. "Thank you for coming to our wedding and for the lovely gift," be said. "I wouldn't have missed it. You know, I knew the two of you would end up together. I saw a spark between you when I interrupted your argument on the very first day of school. Our staff had bets on your relationship. It's too bad that Albus and Severus have passed. They would have made tons of Galleons. But out of everyone I made the most. 100 Galleons in total." Harry choked. "What!?" McGonagall laughed. "That money went towards your gift." Harry and Draco exchanged glances. "Should we tell her?" Harry asked. Draco laced his fingers with Harry's. "Yeah, I think we should." McGonagall raised an eyebrow. "Harry and I are registering for the new St Mungos program. We're eventually going to be parents." Harry nodded. "And we plan to adopt Teddy." McGonagall smiled wide.

"15 years. That's it, that's when I retire." Harry frowned. "What do you mean?" McGonagall laughed. "The day that the Potter and Malfoy bloodlines converge, and the outcome comes to Hogwarts, that's when I will step down from my role at Hogwarts." Draco chuckled. "At least it's not the Weasley and Potter bloodlines." McGonagall smiled. "Oh what a sight that would be. Good luck boys, I wish you well. Come visit more often. The boy's lavatory will always be there if you need a quick snog." She winked and disapparated.

Harry looked at Draco, puzzled. "What just happened exactly?" Draco shrugged. "I haven't a damn clue."

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Harry and Draco held hands as they approached St Mungos. "You ready?" Draco asked. "As ready as I'll ever be," Harry replied. Draco squeezed Harry's hand.

They silently entered the hospital and headed towards the front desk. "Ah Misters Malfoy-Potter, I was wondering if you would partake in our new program. That is why you're here, correct?" Draco nodded. "That we are." The lady at the desk grabbed a clipboard and led them to the waiting room. "Fill this out and then bring it back to me." Harry thanked her and she returned to the desk.

Harry and Draco sat down. "Full names?" Draco read. "You know the answer to that. Only ask me the ones you don't know." Draco began filling out the paperwork. He then gave it to Harry to check over. "Looks about right," he told him.

They stood up and held hands again, making their way back to the front desk. Harry noticed Draco looked nervous. "Scared Potter?" he asked. Draco chuckled. "Absolutely terrified. But unlike you, I'm not afraid to admit it."