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"Neville," Draco said smiling happily.
Smiling back I went into the train compartment and shut the door behind me. A few months ago Draco and I had started to date and I had to admit it was the best thing that ever happened to me.
I loved Draco with all of my heart and I knew that he loved me just as much. It was still a little difficult with everything that had happened, but he was getting better. That's all that mattered.
Over the summer I found out that Draco was nothing like the man he had pretended to be. He was sweet, loving, and childish, but he was still trying to figure out who he was.
The hardest part that we were trying to work past was the abuse his father had done. How someone could do that to their child was beyond me, but Draco was proof that someone people were just evil.
Luckily I was getting to know the real Draco, along with Fred, George, Hermione, and Harry. Though, at the moment in time, the only time Draco didn't stutter was around George, Fred, and I.
"How are you?" I asked sitting next to him.
"Tired," Draco said resting his head on my shoulder.
"Didn't sleep well?"
"Nightmares."
Giving Draco a slight smile I kissed his lips gently before running a hand through his hair. He had been having horrible nightmares since he started staying at the Weasley house. Sadly, nothing seemed to stop them so far.
We sat in silence for a few minutes before the door opened. On the other side was a Slytherin that I didn't know. His eyes instantly locked onto Draco before a wide evil smile came to his lips.
"Well, well," he said almost giddily, "Look what I have found. Two filthy little blood-traitors. I thought your father paid to have you killed. How fun it will be to tell him that you're alive. I wonder what will happen."
Before either of us could say something the Slytherin was pushed into the compartment and the door was shut. Looking at whomever pushed the boy in I saw Fred and George Weasley.
It was hard to get them angry, but if you did it was safe to say you'd be losing a little blood. Add that with the fact that Draco was basically a son to George right now it was best to say something bad was going to happen.
"Hello," George said pressing his wand into the Slytherin's neck, "What were you saying?"
The Slytherin's eyes widened almost comically before looking over at Draco and I for help. Neither Draco nor I moved to help him. Draco because he was scared and I because he was threatening to hurt someone I cared about.
"You're not going to lay a hand on Draco," Fred said as though he was talking about the weather, "And do you know why?"
"Why?" the Slytherin said fearfully.
"Because if you do you'll have to deal with my brother here. And I don't think even I could stop him from killing you. Now, I suggest running."
The Slytherin practically tripped over himself trying to get away from George. The second he was gone though George fell next to Draco and pulled him into a comforting hug.
I loved how George had basically adopted Draco. The blond needed a family and what family would be better for him then the Weasley's? Now he just had to get used to all of them. Not just the twins.
"Are you guys okay?" Fred asked staring at us.
"Yes," I said nodding, "Thank you."
Draco pulled away from George and nodded his head though I could see fear in his eyes. I couldn't say I was surprised by that. No one really knew what was going to happen when we got to Hogwarts.
We had already talked to Dumbledore though. Sadly, he said that it was impossible for Draco to be resorted. He did point out that it is possible that for Draco's safety he be removed from the Slytherin dorms.
Because of this Draco was going to be put up in a 'secret' dorm near the Gryffindor's dormitory though. Draco had to come up with a list of people that could come in with password. So even if someone had the password they couldn't just come in.
I had seen the list a few days ago. Turns out Snape was Draco's Godfather. Not only that, but Draco had never told him what his father had been doing to him all these years.
On the list was Fred, George, Hermione, Harry, Snape, Dumbledore, and myself. I never thought I'd say this, but maybe I should introduce Draco to Luna. She was a little odd, but I think they'd get along.
"You should get dressed," George said calmly, "The train will be stopping soon."
"Okay," Draco said nodding, "Thank you."
"No problem, Dragon. We'll see you in the Great Hall. Don't worry. Dumbledore knows you'll be sitting with us."
Fred and George kissed Draco's forehead before walking out of the compartment leaving us in silence. What was I supposed to do? Do I just leave so Draco could get dressed like I did when we were at the Burrow?
I opened my mouth to say something when I saw Draco pulling off his shirt. I told myself to look away, but I couldn't help but stare at him. Draco was a little on the skinny side still, but he had gotten a little more muscles. Quidditch at the Burrow every weekend did that. He was a way better Chaser then a Seeker.
"Are you okay?" Draco asked worriedly.
"Fine," I croaked out.
"Neville."
Staring into Draco's eyes I saw that he knew I was lying and that hurt him. Without thinking I stepped closer and pulled Draco into a kiss. I couldn't believe that Draco wanted to be with me.
Draco was the hottest person in the whole school. No one could say that was a lie. I, on the other hand, was one of the ugliest in the school. I knew that and I had come to terms with it, but that didn't mean I like it.
"You're beautiful," I said pulling back and running a hand over his jaw, "Just so beautiful."
A beautiful blush came to Draco's cheeks causing him to bury his head onto the crook of my neck. No, this wasn't the Draco Malfoy everyone was used to, but I wouldn't change him for anything.
"Come on," Draco said pulling back, "We need to get dressed."
Smiling happily I pulled off my shirt and quickly got changed into my uniform. Well, not as quickly as usual, but Draco Malfoy, my boyfriend, was getting dressed right next to me.
I had never thought that this is where I would end up when I went to stay at the Burrow. Mostly I couldn't believe how much I loved Draco. How could I love a man this much?
By the time we finished getting dressed the train had stopped. Draco stared at me in fear causing me to pull him into a hug. I hated seeing him so fearful. Sadly, that was a look I was getting used to seeing.
"Hey Neville," Harry said opening the door, "Draco. We should get going before we miss the carriages."
Nodding my head I linked my hand with Draco before leading him out of the compartment. Harry, Hermione, Ron, Draco, and I walked for awhile before climbing into a random carriage.
"Luna," I said smiling, "I almost didn't see you there. How was your summer?"
"Father and I tried to find Crumple-Horned Snorkack's again," Luna said looking up from her magazine, "We almost found them a few times, but we never could catch them."
"May-Maybe y-you nee-need dif-different way-ways o-of sear-searching f-for i-it," Draco stuttered out slowly.
"What other ways would there be?"
Draco stuttered out a few theories that he had about the creature to Luna. I tried to follow along, but I had never though or even heard about them before so I had no idea what was being said.
"Y-You ca-can bur-burrow t-the boo-book i-if you-you'd l-like."
"Thank you, Draco. Can you bring it down tomorrow morning? We can have breakfast and you can tell me all you know. Maybe then we'll be able to find them."
Draco nodded his head slightly while smiling. I had wanted Luna and Draco to become friends, but who would have thought that they'd do that so quickly? It was almost like they'd been friends their whole lives.
The trip to the castle was filled with talking, though Draco only talked when he was spoken to. He seemed to enjoy talking to Luna. They had even made a deal to eat breakfast together every Saturday.
As we climbed out of the carriage I realized that we were about to face the toughest thing yet. Draco had completely changed from the last time he had walked through those doors.
"Don't worry, Neville," Harry said with a smile, "We'll protect him. One of us will always be with him and we'll all good fighters, in someway. Or, at least, smart enough to come up with a distraction. And I'm pretty sure no one wants to be one the twins bad side."
"Thanks, Harry," I said before we walked into the Great Hall.