Massive AU here folks. Harry Potter is James Potter's younger brother
by 2 years, where he meets his betrothed, Lucius Malfoy. James is
disowned. I'm not sure, but I think Charlus and Dorea are James's
parents. In this story they are and disown James for befriending the
recently blasted-off-the-tree Sirius Black. In this story, they're
Pureblood maniacs as well.

~~~LMXHP~~~

"SLYTHERIN!" shouted the Sorting Hat as it sat upon young Harry
Potter's head. His older brother James shot him a dirty look from the
Gryffindor table. Slytherin house applauded appropriately as he sat
next to his cousin Regulus Black. He offered Regulus a shy smile and
tucked into his meal at the conclusion of the sorting.

~~~Timeskip, several years~~~

"Darling, I have news for you. Come sit with me dear." Dorea Potter
called to her 15 year old son Hadrian, better known as Harry. He came
and sat down next to his mother as his father stepped into the room.

"Hadrian," his father began in all seriousness, "A betrothal contract
has been put into motion and yes, your preference has been
considered." Charlus announced. Harry did a poor job of hiding his
excitement.

'Finally! My day has come! Mother has talked of this day ever since I
can remember! I hope he likes me and I him...' Harry's thoughts
trailed off as he restrained himself as taught. His father sent him an
approving look.

"Once you accept the contract - and I AM expecting you to accept as it
shall be beneficial to both families as well as reasonable - your
courtship shall begin. It will be known to the whole Wizarding World
that you are betrothed. Are you prepared to meet your betrothed,
Hadrian?" James implored. Harry nodded excitedly before regaining
decorum.

"Twinkle, escort Hadrian's betrothed and his father into the sitting
room." James commanded as Twinkle popped out of the room and popped
back with two tall platinum blondes.

"Hadrian, please meet your betrothed, Lucius Malfoy and your future
father-in-law Abraxas Malfoy."

Harry bowed lowly to Abraxas as Lucius reached for Harry's hand to
place a gentle kiss on it.

"It is indeed a pleasure, Hadrian. You are, of course, in my house at
Hogwarts. It is a pleasure to be betrothed to such a beautiful,
delicate creature. I am rather excited to begin the courtship process
and know you better. Shall we look over the contract, darling?" Lucius
questioned. A delicate flush rose up Harry's neck to gently color his
cheeks and ears.

"Of course Lucius, if it pleases Lord Malfoy." the Malfoy patriarch
nodded gruffly as Charlus lead the way to the parlor of Potter Manor.
Together, they poured over the contract, deeming everything to be
appropriate. They were set to be bonded in a year from the signing of
the contract, if not sooner.

"I, Lucius Abraxas Malfoy, hereby offer courtship and eventual bonding
to one Hadrian Cicero Potter." Lucius recited.

"I, Hadrian Cicero Potter, hereby accept the offer of courtship and
eventual bonding made by Lucius Abraxas Malfoy. So I have said it, so
it shall be." Harry recited quietly, his father's hand comforting on
his shoulder. A soft purple pulse of magic surrounded the new couple
before dissolving away.

Harry felt light-headed. The only thing keeping him on his feet were
the steady hand of his father and the strong grip Lucius had on his
hand.

"Darling, are you quite alright?" his mother questioned in concern.
Lucius too looked on in concern, but chose to stay quiet.

"Y-Yes Mother, I am alright, just slightly light-headed." Harry
replied softly. His father smiled broadly.

"Wonderful! This is a sign of a great bond." Charlus exclaimed.
Abraxas nodded in agreement while Harry gave him a questioning look.

"Your magic has mixed. The weakness you feel is your magic mixing with
your dominant. You, my son, are a carrier. You will bear an heir for
the Malfoy line."

Harry promptly fainted.

~~~LMXHP~~~

As Harry awakened the next morning, a small bouquet of purple and
white daisies appeared beside him with the note, "To my dearest
betrothed. L.M."

May the courting games begin.

~~~LMXHP~~~

A/N: This will most likely be continued. I actually have an idea where
this story is going and I'm rather in love with it...