Draco and Harry had come to Hogwarts with disgust for each other, but now in their last year they have become strangely close. Harry had completely forgotten about Ron and Hermione, all he could think about was Draco. Harry moved into Draco's room, he had his own bed but rarely found himself in it. Draco always looked so lonely when he would climb into bed alone, so to feel better about himself and Draco he climbed in too. Wrapping his arms around the innocent uke he pulled him into a warm hug leading into a passionate kiss that of course led into great sex! This is where the story begins is with that sequence of often events, but it was different this time. Harry came into the room crying more than usual; Draco came and sat down next to his lover gently pulling him into his lap and speaking softly into his ear 'Harry what's wrong?' Harry looked up with red eyes that glittered with tears 'Ron and the rest of the quiddage team beat me today again… The Dursleys' got word about me and you; they are going to KILL me if I go back!' Draco's eyes turned dark with anger, 'I dare them to even try to touch you, and I'll turn them into ferrets before they can begin to think about hitting you again!! You are mine Harry and no one will ever change my mind, if anyone hurts you remember I'm always here for you, I'll fight anyone who threatens your life or harms you! Now, let me see your back, is it bad?' Draco lifted Harry's shirt careful not to cause any extra pain to him. When the shirt was removed what was there made Draco flinch. Big, long, bloody streaks from an apparent whip covered the already somewhat healed skin. Welts from being beat with a bludger and bludger stick covered Harry's arms and legs; blood teamed down from his scalp. Harry saw Draco's face and tears streamed down his own pale slightly bruised face. The beating were getting worse, yet when Dumbledore was informed he only stared at the two boys and shooed them away. Draco was helpless to his lover, the only thing he could offer was a long-term numbing charm, cold ice packs, a warm bed, and the comforting voice of himself. Once the charm was complete and Harry had stopped crying they both climbed into Draco's bed; while laying there Draco hummed to the tune of 'You'll be in my heart' as he played with tiny strands of Harry's fine black hair. While Draco was doing so Harry looked up into Draco's silver eyes with his own emerald green ones 'Draco answer me honestly… Do you truly love me? Would you want to be with me forever?' Draco answered lovingly and reassuringly 'Harry, I love you more than the sun, sky, and earth! No one will ever compare to the love I have for you, I want to be with you forever no matter how much people disagree! The sun rises and sets on you in my world Harry.' This satisfied Harry greatly, he drifted off to sleep as so did Draco. Still holding each other in a warm embrace they slept with hopes of their future together to be wonderful and undisturbed.