Rediscovering Harry
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Summary : Harry Defeated Voldemort in his 6th year. He also learns things about himself in his 7th year and has promised himself that he will be happy with his new life and nothing will stand in his way. After graduation the trio goes on vacation where Harry sets out to rediscover who he is and what he truely wants in life.
Chapter 1 - Beautiful Sunsets
The war had ended a year ago. Harry had won. Evil no longer ruled this life, his life and everything from that day on had changed. It was nearing the end of their 7th year they had 2 months left and then graduation.
It was just 3 months ago he had come to realize what was so different about himself. Something that had been there all along but with everything that was going on he never really had the chance to figure it out or come to terms with it The signs were all there he just didn't realize. His kiss with Cho had been nice. Then there was Ginny. Sure he loved Ginny but it just wasn't what he had expected and she felt the same way and had been with Dean Thomas ever since then. Then one day it hit him. Like being slammed in the stomach by an unknown force. He, Harry Potter was gay and one touch by an unsuspected person had made him come to that conclusion. It was a complete shock to him and everyone else at first but eventually no one cared and that was a huge relief to Harry.
Graduation had passed and the trio were spending some much needed time vacationing. They were all about to enter Auror training come September for 9 months before beginning their 2 year apprenticeship with the Ministry of Magic then becoming full fledge Aurors. Kingsley Shackelbolt was now the Minister of Magic and Author Weasley was his Vice Minister, or right hand man.
It was during their trip to America where it all began. He had made it a promise to himself. He was going to rediscover who he truely was and make sure that he was happy and content. He was not just going to settle with what life threw at him. He had done that already and was not going through that again.
The sun was shinning brightly through the window of his room. He pulled the covers up over his face and let out a low groan. It was bright and currently blinding him. Harry decided to crawl out of bed and shower. He had been up late thinking about his life and where it was headed.
The water was hot and beating down on his muscles. It felt relaxing. He quicly rinsed the conditioner out of his hair and stepped out of the shower. He dried himself off with a huge fluffy blue towel and then dried the mirror. His hair was just a little long and was curling. He dried some of the moisture from his hair and applied a small amount of gel to it. It still made his hair soft but his curls were more tame and it wasn't frizzy. He staired back at those bright green eyes of his no longer hidden by glasses thanks to the magical eye surgery Hermione had told him about. His stomach began to growl. He threw on a pair of jean shorts and a dark green shirt , sandles and headed back into his room.
Hermione and Ron were to busy with their sexcapades at the moment and Harry had no intention of inturupting them long enough to go out and do something. The mental image of walking in on them had his stomach in a twist and it was something he rather not think about. He decided to walk across the road to a resturant for a bite to eat.
Harry sat in a private booth all alone in the dimly lit resturant and had just ordered his meal when he noticed a shadow aproach him from his right side. Harry looked and was in total shock. There he stood as proud as could be dressed in dark jean shorts , navy blue shirt and his face lit up with a beautiful grin.
" Draco" he spoke softly.
" Harry " he repeated back in a sexy whisper.
" Have a seat ? What are you doing here in Georgia.?"
" Well I'm actually here visiting Riha but she had to work for a few hours today. Something happend with the computers at work so I wanted to grab a bite to eat. "
Harry's face became sad. " Oh, would you like to have lunch with me then. " His hopes had been shattered. This was the very man who made Harry realize he was gay but he never did anything about it. Draco wasn't the same.
" I would love to. Riha's been so busy this week. It's nice to have someone to spend time with. Her wedding is this weekend and Brad is in the Army his base is actually just up the road so he hasn't been around much either. "
" Wait. Riha isn't your girlfriend? You have muggle friends?"
Draco laughed even after everything they had been through together during and after the war people were still shocked by the truths that were always hidden within him.
" Yes Harry, you really shouldn't be that suprised. Riha is actually a muggleborn witch that went to wizarding school here. Brad is a muggle and knows all about us. "
Harry laughed and they talked about alot of things during their lunch together. Draco found it funny about Ron and Hermione but being stuck at Grimmauld Place there wasn't really all that much privacy. He didn't blame them really he would probably be doing the same thing if he had the chance to with a certain someone. Then the idea struck him. He placed his hand ontop of Harry's and looked at him.
Electricity shot through Harry's hand when he felt something warm lay upon it. His head shot up and looked right into Draco's eyes. They remained like that for god nows how long until Draco finally got the courage to speak.
" Harry, would you be my date to Riha's wedding?"
" I ..I.. Your gay ? " Harry asked shocked and was pulled out of his stuttering chatter. He had No idea.
Draco laughed. Truely laughed with a shit eaten grin on his face. " Harry I thought you would have figured that out years ago. Honestly. When did I ever have a girlfriend during school or any other time really? Didn't it ever cross your mind?"
" Well I well what about Pansy? You were the Slytherin Sex God. I just figured. " Harry shut up quickly when Draco began to laugh again.
" Harry the Slytherin Sex God ? What the hell. Pansy had a crush on ME and I did not return the feelings, Ever. We were really close she is like my sister. Eww. She finally realized this and has been with Blaise for the past year now."
" Well thats what everyone called you all through school. So I just figured ..."
" Thats just to rich. I had no idea. Well I surely don't remember being a sex god, but I hope it was good. " He was laughing so hard now tears were escaping his beautiful silver blue eyes.
Harry was feeling the butterflies in his stomach it felt as though they had all been woken up and were trying to escape from him all at one time. He felt warm and comfortable and happy. Truely happy for the first time in a long time and to experience Draco laughing truely laughing and smiling the way he was sent Harry's heart racing. He could swear everyone around them could hear it.
" Draco " He said moving both his hands to hold Draco's. He looked up at him. His hand was so warm and soft and Harry liked the way it felt between his. " I would love to be your date. " After speaking those words he bacame shy and he looked down at the table where their hands were. He felt the blush creeping into his cheeks. He prayed Draco didn't notice to much. He closed his eyes. He could feel Draco's eyes on him. Soft delicate fingers caressed his hands and then in an instant they were gone. He was afraid it was all just his imagination. He felt the table shift just a tad. He opened his eyes to see Draco standing next to him and Harry felt his heart sink.
Draco held his hand out to Harry. " Come on, lets get out of here and go for a walk. Georgia is beautiful and I want to show it to you. "
Harry felt the heat rising once again and the electricity that ran through his body everytime Draco touched him. I could get use to this. He thought to himself. He felt Draco slide his arm around his waist. Harry groaned softly. This was the happiest he had ever felt and didn't want the feeling to ever go away.
Draco took Harry towards the beach. It was so beautiful here. Nothing like back home. America was a whole different world compared to anyplace else and had some of the most peaceful places you could find. They kicked off their sandles and walked down the beach hand in hand talking and catching up on what they had been doing since school had let out. They were enjoying each others company so much time had slipped away from them. They had sat down and were watching the waves roll in and now the sun had begin to set. This was going to be a new chapter in their lives and it all began in this beautiful place Savanah , Georgia.
