I can't believe how many reviews I got for chapter 1! Thank you all so much! In this chapter, the truth is revealed about Harry's relationship to the other Gryffindors, and the parental figures! Good luck Harry!
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Starting Over
Chapter 2
Harry woke the next morning to Trixie's tongue licking his face. "All right, all right! I'm up, I'm up!" he laughed, stretching luxuriously before getting up and crossing over to the bathroom, dressed only in his boxers. Harry only managed to get halfway across his room before there was a knock on the door.
Forgetting his state of undress, he crossed to the door and opened it, smiling when he found Lucius on the other side. The blonde's eyes widened as he took in Harry's appearance. He pushed open the door and closed it behind him before he pushed Harry back against the wood and attacked his mouth with fierce, hungry kisses.
"Mmmm…" Harry moaned against Lucius's mouth, "And what did I do to deserve such wonderful treatment this morning?" he asked, smiling against the older man's mouth.
"You came to the door… looking like that…" Lucius replied between passionate, heated kisses. "And you expected to be left alone?" the kisses moved to Harry's neck.
Harry twined his hands in Lucius's silken blonde hair, tangling his fingers in the long strands. He pulled Lucius's head back up so that their mouths met and their tongues battled for dominance, which Harry happily relinquished when Lucius let his hands wander over the younger man's chest.
Harry pulled away, breathing heavily, before he allowed Lucius to throw him on the bed and pound him into the mattress. "As enjoyable as this is, I'd better go and get dressed." He said, smiling up at the older Malfoy.
Lucius smiled back, wishing fervently that he could pound the boy into the mattress. He suppressed the moan that rose in his throat when Harry winked at him flirtatiously as he ducked under the blonde's arm. Lucius quickly turned and wrapped his arms around Harry's slim waist. He laughed lightly when Harry's breath hitched, and slid the tips of his fingers under the top of the ebony haired beauty's boxers. He kissed Harry's neck, nibbling gently on the sensitive skin, before releasing him and stepping back. "Don't be long. Your Hogwarts letters arrived this morning, so a trip to Diagon Alley is in order." Lucius informed the young Gryffindor.
Harry turned, drawing Lucius into a searing, burning kiss. "I'll be down in a minute." He giggled, darting into the bathroom with a wave.
Lucius stared at the door, wishing he could just follow the boy in, but he knew Harry wasn't ready yet. Instead, he went back to his own rooms to take care of a recently acquired problem.
A few minutes later Harry made it down to the fireplace in the Entrance Hall of Malfoy manor. He launched himself at Lucius, who laughed as he opened his arms to the young Gryffindor.
"Took you long enough." Draco laughed, but he was ignored by both men in favour of a soul searing kiss.
"Are you ready to go?" Lucius asked the boy in his arms, kissing his check when Harry nodded.
Wrapping his arms around Harry's waist, Lucius Apparated them both to Diagon Alley, followed closely by Draco.
As they made their way through Diagon Alley, they were met by Professor Snape. "Thank you for the potions you left for me sir, I really appreciate it." Harry said politely.
"Don't mention it Potter. If I hadn't done it, Poppy Pomfrey would've had my guts for garters." Snape replied coolly. Draco raised an eyebrow at the phrase.
They were stopped soon after by Blaise Zabini, Slytherin, Draco's best friend, and frequent visitor to Malfoy manor. "Hey Blaise!" Harry and Draco chorused.
"Hey Draco, Harry." Blaise replied cheerfully. "Wanna go check out Quality Quidditch Supplies?" he asked.
Harry and Draco looked up at Lucius and Severus, who nodded. "Meet us at the Leaky Cauldron at three pm." Lucius told them with a smile, laughing as the three boys ran away.
As the three arrived at Quality Quidditch Supplies, three voices called out "Harry!"
Harry turned and found Seamus, Dean and Neville standing there, mouths agape. "Hi guys!" Harry chirped.
"What are you doing here with those two?" Seamus demanded angrily.
"I've been living at Malfoy Manor for about a month. They're all right Seamus, we're friends now." Harry said carefully, raising his hands placatingly.
"I don't believe it!" Seamus growled.
"Ah… how about we go to Florien Fortescue's and talk, I realise I have a lot to atone for." Draco suggested calmly.
The three Gryffindors reluctantly followed Harry and the Slytherins. As they ate their ice creams Harry explained what had happened with the Dursleys, and how he had come to be living and Malfoy Manor.
"So Malfoy and his dad saved you from your uncle's beatings?" Dean asked, seeking clarification.
"Yes." Harry confirmed. "Draco and Lucius have been really great; perfect gentlemen."
They were silent for a while before Neville smiled. "If Harry says you're okay, then that's fine with me." he said, holding out his hand to Draco, who smiled and shook it, and then Blaise, who blushed furiously as he too shook Neville's hand. His blush deepened when Harry grinned at him, and Draco raised a perfectly sculpted eyebrow in his direction. "Who'd have thought that Blaise Zabini, who is probably the hottest guy at Hogwarts, would have a crush on Neville Longbottom?" Harry thought, with no small amount of amusement. "Neville's never gonna know what hit him!" he laughed to himself.
"I don't know Harry." Seamus said doubtfully. "Draco here is one thing, but what about his father?"
Before Harry could answer, Draco snorted. "I expect Father is quite all right with these unexpected, but not unwelcome turn of events." He chuckled.
"Draco…" Harry warned, trying to avoid this turn in the conversation.
"Oh? And why is that?" Seamus demanded. "It's not as thought Lucius Malfoy has been particularly accommodating in the past."
"True," Draco conceded with a wicked grin. "But he wasn't dating a certain Boy-Who-Lived in the past, now was he?" he replied, his grin widening.
"What?" Neville yelped.
"You're dating Lucius Malfoy?" Dean bellowed.
"For real?" Blaise shrieked delightedly. "Well damn! It sure took you long enough!" he crowed.
"How long has this been going on?" Seamus asked, dazed.
Harry blushed. "Only since last night." He muttered, embarrassed.
"But they've been hot for each other ever since Harry arrived at the Manor." Draco laughed, earning himself a wack over the head for his trouble. "Hey! Watch the hair!" Draco growled playfully at his Gryffindor friend.
"Well, at least he waited until you were of age before approaching you, barely." Seamus muttered.
"Why so protective?" Blaise asked curiously.
"Harry's the baby." Seamus explained. "He's the youngest Gryffindor in our year. We get very protective… especially Hermione."
"She's the oldest," Neville added. "Eighteen in September."
At that moment, Lucius and Severus entered the parlour. "We saw you in here. If you're ready, we'll go." Lucius leant down and kissed the top of Harry's head. Draco stifled a laugh at the shocked looks of the Gryffindors' faces as Harry smiled up at his father, and kissed the blonde's cheek in return. "Yeah, we're done." Harry replied, getting to his feet.
Severus raised an inquisitive eyebrow at Draco, who smirked back at him. "I've got to go and get some extra potions ingredients. You go on ahead." The younger Malfoy said quickly.
"Very well." Lucius replied. "You'll be all right on your own?" he asked.
"I'll bring him back in one piece Lucius." Severus told his blonde friend, earning him a knowing smirk from Draco.
Blaise raised an eyebrow at the younger Malfoy, who grinned back, trying to look innocent and failing miserably because of the wicked look in his eyes. "Uh, do you mind if I hang around with you guys for a little while longer?" he asked the three shell shocked Gryffindors. They shook their heads no as the others bid them farewell and left. "Why not go with Malfoy? Draco, that is?" Neville asked him.
"Uh, Dray will more than likely be attempting to ditch Professor Snape so he can meet his boyfriend." Blaise said hurriedly, but still blushed at being addressed by his crush.
"Well, we've still got shopping to do, wanna come?" Seamus asked. Blaise smiled and nodded his acceptance, glad for the change in subject. They were about three metres down the street when Dean stopped dead in his tracks.
"What's the matter?" Blaise asked, steadying Neville before the boy fell over, secretly happy for the excuse to touch him.
"What are Ron and Hermione going to say about Harry and Draco's dad getting together?" Dean asked worriedly. The four paled at the thought. "Hermione will be logical about it, but Ron…" none of them wanted to think about it.
The couple in question had barely Apparated into the foyer of Malfoy Manor before Lucius had covered Harry's lips with his. Harry moaned happily, melding himself against Lucius's muscled body. Lucius revelled in how delightfully responsive the younger man was to his administrations, intensifying his attack, dropping his head into Harry's shoulder and alternatively kissing, licking, sucking and biting the skin at Harry's collarbone, eliciting wonderful sounds from the boy's throat. Once he was satisfied with the mark he left there, and he saw the somewhat debauched look on Harry's face, he growled low in his throat and scooped the fragile looking boy into his arms, laughing at the surprised that issued from his mouth. Harry giggled as Lucius carried him up the stairs and towards his rooms.
Lucius entered Harry's rooms and dumped the younger man on the bed, climbing on top of him and ravaging his mouth with fierce, passionate kisses. He loved the moans and whimpers that issued from Harry's mouth, but held back from unbuttoning and removing his shirt, not willing to push the boy too far, too soon. Not when he was still delicate from his previous relationships. Breaking their almost frantic kiss, Lucius moved off of Harry and pulled him into his arms, showering him with soft butterfly kisses over his face and neck before placing a gentle kiss on his lips. "Damn it Harry, how do you do this to me?" he asked breathlessly.
Harry looked up at him with an innocent look that made Lucius want to take him right then and there, and he was thankful for his iron will and control. "Do what?" Harry asked.
"Make me want you just by looking at you, with that look you send my way." Lucius replied, kissing Harry again, letting his tongue slide into Harry's mouth, eliciting an enticing purring sound from the younger man.
"Mmmm, the same way you do it to me I suppose." Harry answered with a grin. He kissed Lucius again. "Thank you for stopping though, I don't think I'm ready yet." He added.
"I understand." Lucius reassured him. "When you're ready Harry, I'll be here waiting." He promised.
"Thank you." Harry whispered. "That means a lot to me." he snuggled into Lucius's embrace and turned his face up for a kiss, which Lucius gave willingly.
Lucius knew that he'd never felt like this before, and he thought that he was falling in love with Harry. He hadn't been in love with his wife; after Draco was born they had left each other alone. But Harry, Harry was different. When he entered a room Lucius could feel it light up. The young man was always on his mind and he felt like he needed to be with Harry to function. Thinking about it like that, Lucius was certain that he was falling deeply in love with Harry Potter. But Harry needed time, and he would wait forever if he had to.
Instead of replying to Harry's thanks, he simply rained soft kisses on him once again.
"What is going on here!" a voice demanded. Harry and Lucius, their sweet moment interrupted, flew apart. Neither had heard the fire flare.
"Uh… hi Siri." Harry said awkwardly.
"Don't you 'Hi Siri' me young man!" Sirius thundered. "What the bloody hell is going on?"
"Uh, well…" Harry began, but Sirius's head was suddenly pushed out of the fire.
"Now, now Siri, what's got you all in a knot, hmmm?" Remus asked mildly, his head replacing his partner's. "Oh my…" he murmured as he took in Lucius and Harry's somewhat dishevelled appearances. "Well, I can't say I'm overly surprised." He commented. "I thought I saw you blush when Lucius was mentioned back at your birthday party, Harry. I thought I was imagining things until Hermione mentioned it to me." Harry cringed a little. Was he really that obvious?
Lucius sighed and got off the bed. "Harry, would you mind if I spoke to Lupin alone for a moment?" Harry shook his head, getting up and heading towards the bathroom to fic his clothes. Lucius kissed him as he left, eyes filled with unspoken love.
"It's all right Lucius; I can already see that you care for him." Remus said before Lucius could open his mouth. "And I, for one, am glad. Harry deserves someone who loves him… and yes, I can see that too." He continued quickly when Lucius would have interrupted.
Lucius was surprised. "Thank you. Your support means a lot to Harry, and therefore, it means a lot to me." he said.
"Don't mention it. And don't worry about Sirius, he'll get over it when he realises that Harry is happy, which is all he really wants. He'll come around, and too bad for him if he doesn't." Remus replied, eyes sparkling with humour. Even Lucius laughed as he imagined the werewolf holding out on his lover.
"However, neither of us will say anything to Hermione or Ron. That's something Harry needs to do himself." Remus said, and Lucius nodded his agreement. "However, it might be wise to inform Molly and Arthur about this. If they can come to terms with it then Molly will tell Ron to get over himself when he explodes. They love Harry as if he were their own son; they want him to be happy just as much as Siri and I."
"All right then." Lucius agreed.
"I'll do it." Remus added. "If it's coming from me, it might be easier to swallow if I show my support for the two of you."
"Very well." Lucius told him, relieved that he would not have to face the formidable Weasley matriarch any time soon. He smiled as Harry emerged from the bathroom.
"Is everything okay?" Harry asked worriedly.
Lucius kissed him gently and reassuringly. "Everything's fine Harry." Remus replied with a smile for his godson.
Harry pulled away and leant against Lucius's chest. "You're not mad?" he asked timidly.
"Not at all." Remus replied cheerfully. "You both deserve happiness now that the war is over."
"Thanks Remy." Harry said. "But what about Sirius?" he thought that he could hear his godfather ranting in the background of Grimmauld Place.
"Don't you worry about Sirius Harry, you leave him to me." the werewolf replied with a grin. "You worry about Ron and Hermione." He said, more seriously. Harry gulped, he had forgotten about telling his friends. He was suddenly glad for the support of Seamus, Dean and Neville, and silently thanked Draco for spilling the beans.
He thought, or rather hoped, that Hermione would understand, but Ron… it didn't bear thinking about.
After Remus's head left the fire, presumably to calm Sirius and firecall Molly and Arthur. Lucius pulled Harry into his arms and held him tightly. "I'm going to miss you when school starts." He murmured, dropping his head into Harry's shoulder.
Harry turned and wrapped his arms around Lucius's neck, pulling him into a kiss. "I'll miss you too." He admitted, trailing his fingers lightly across Lucius's clothed chest. , and unwittingly trying the blonde's control once again.
"Harry, Harry…" he said raggedly. "How am I going to survive without you?" he asked.
Harry's fingers never stilled as he replied, "Is it going to be that difficult for toy to be away from me?" he enquired softly.
"Harry, you can't imagine how hard it's going to be for me." Lucius moaned, wrapping his fingers around Harry's, stilling his movements. "But if you don't stop driving me insane like that, I may end up having to show you." He growled. Harry blushed, and Lucius couldn't resist claiming the younger man's mouth in a kiss.
When they broke apart, Harry looked up at him imploringly. "Will you stay with me tonight? Just to sleep, nothing else. I don't want to be alone, and I'd to be able to sleep with your arms around me." he begged.
Lucius nodded and with a grin swept Harry into his arms and carried him to the bed, Harry laughing delightedly.
When Draco returned home later that evening, looking tousled yet happy, he went in search of his father, and found him in Harry's rooms. Both were asleep, and Lucius had his arms wrapped around the smaller boy's waist. Draco smiled and left them alone, seeking out his own bed.
September first came around far too quickly for the liking of both Lucius and Harry. Before they knew it Lucius was kissing Harry goodbye as the boy clung desperately to him, kissing back fiercely, as if his life depended on it. "I don't want to leave you." Harry whispered. "I can't explain it, but I feel like I'm going to die without you near me." he was reluctant to say the word 'love', too scared of getting hurt, and he wasn't sure if love was what he felt for Lucius.
Lucius, completely unaware of Harry's thoughts, took a deep breath and leant in for another kiss. "Gods Harry, I know I shouldn't tell you this, but I love you so much." He said. "I wasn't going to say anything, and I don't know how it happened, but I've fallen completely in love with you." He whispered. He knew that he would more than likely scare Harry with his words, but he wanted to tell him, regardless of the consequences.
Harry's eyes widened. "Lucius, I…" he began, but was hushed by Lucius's fingers on his lips. "It's all right Harry, you don't have to say anything now, I just wanted you to know how I felt, and that I'll be waiting for you when you return home to me." he said softly, his fingers tracing their way to Harry's cheek.
Harry smiled and nodded, leaning up for one last kiss. "I have to go; I'll see you as soon as I can. I'll write, I promise." He said, before getting the train, watching Lucius until he was out of sight.
Once they were out of the station, Harry went in search of Ron and Hermione. He was terrified of their reactions to his relationship with Lucius. He finally found them, and he took a deep breath before entering their compartment.
"Harry!" Hermione leapt up and hugged him. "How've you been?" she asked.
"I'm great 'Mione, really." Harry replied with a weak smile, but she seemed satisfied with his answer.
"Did the Malfoys treat you all right?" Ron demanded instantly.
"Fine Ron." Harry reassured him. "Actually, I need to talk to you both about something. This is gonna be hard, so please hear me out."
With that, Harry told them about his relationship with Lucius. Both Ron and Hermione sat there open-mouthed until finished.
"Bloody hell Harry! Are you asking for trouble?" Ron demanded. "How is Lucius Malfoy any better than any of the other bastards you've dated?"
"I can't explain it Ron, something about him is different. He told me he loved me! no one's ever told me that before!" Harry answered quietly.
"That doesn't mean anything, especially coming from him!" Ron argued. "You can't possibly tell if he means it!"
"Ron, can't you just be happy for me?" Harry asked, tears in his eyes.
"I'm sorry Harry, but I can't accept this… I refuse to accept this." Ron replied.
Before the conversation could continue, the door opened and Draco entered the compartment, followed closely by Blaise. "I figured as much." Draco announced. " I knee the Weasel wouldn't take it well." He went over to Harry and sat beside him, throwing a comforting arm around him when the smaller, younger boy tried to crawl into his lap, tears beginning to fall.
"What do you want Malfoy?" Ron snarled.
"I'm here to collect Harry, my friend; someone who I consider my brother, and take him somewhere where he won't be hurt by those around him." Draco replied coolly, as he and Blaise helped Harry to stand. Harry smiled and allowed the Slytherins to lead him away.
Draco and Blaise took him to their own compartment. "Don't worry Harry, we've already told them." Blaise reassured him when Harry looked nervous. They entered the compartment and were met by Pansy Parkinson, Millicent Bulstrode, Vincent Crabbe and Gregory Goyle. Pansy smiled when the three of them entered. "Why are all the good ones gay?" she complained, laughing. "I mean, seriously! The three most gorgeous men at Hogwarts and not one of them interested in women! It's not fair!" she whined.
Draco laughed. "You'll live." He told her, and she pouted.
"So, Weasley didn't react well?" Millie asked, and Harry shook his head sadly.
"I guess I should've known better." Harry replied.
"He's supposed to be your friend Harry." Millie told him, "If he truly cared about you he would've understood."
"What did Granger say?" Pansy asked.
"Nothing." Harry replied, "Ron never really gave her a chance to say anything."
As of on cue, the door opened and Hermione stepped inside. She looked around nervously. "I got tired of listening to Ronald bitching about it." She said softly. "The truth is Harry, I'm not sure if I approve right now, but I suspected something like this would happen back at your birthday party, but I was expecting it to be Draco more than Lucius." She said frankly, smiling ever so slightly when she saw Draco's revolted look and heard him mutter. "I'd feel like I was fucking my little brother! Ugg!"
"Unlike Ron, I am glad that you're happy; happier than I've seen you in a long time, so that's enough for me." she told Harry. "And I refuse to let his ruin seven years of friendship." She finished firmly.
Harry stood up from his seat between Draco and Blaise and hugged her tightly. "Thanks 'Mione, it means a lot." He whispered. She smiled back at him, before nodding at the Slytherins and turning to leave.
"You can stay if you want, Granger." Draco said quietly, "You're Harry's friend after all."
She smiled. "Thanks Malfoy, I'd like that." She replied.
"It's Draco." he told her, holding out his hand.
She took it instantly. "Hermione." She answered firmly. She looked around. "There's hardly any room in here." She commented. Pansy and Millie were squashed in between Vince and Greg, while Harry, Draco and Blaise were seated on the other side.
Harry grinned, "We'll cope, just sit anywhere." He suggested.
Hermione grinned back, and unceremoniously threw herself into Harry's lap. "Why, thank you kindly Mr Potter." She said primly, causing the Slytherins to laugh,
The door opened again, and Neville, Dean and Seamus stood there. "We found Ron in a compartment by himself, muttering something unintelligible." Seamus drawled. "We figured you'd told him."
"They knew before me?" Hermione demanded.
"We met them in Diagon Alley, it was hard to avoid." Draco replied. "They haven't seen Father and Harry 'in action' as of yet, which is probably a good thing." He added, laughing when Harry poked his tongue out at him in response. He grinned. "Anyway, pull up a lap guys, as you can see, Hermione here already has."
Hermione grinned impishly from her position on Harry's lap. "What? He's my best friend, the closest thing I'll ever have to a baby brother, and he's gay! He's hardly going to molest me!" she said by way of explanation. Harry chuckled and put his arms around her to steady her as the train moved.
Greg pulled Millie into his lap, and Dean sat, smiling his thanks as Seamus curled into his lap. "You two are together?" Blaise asked, surprised.
"Yeah, have been since Fifth Year." Dean answered.
"Damn it all!" Pansy wailed. "My theory is proven yet again!" they laughed.
Harry noticed that Neville was still standing. Pansy was about to move into Vince's lap when she caught Harry's eye and saw him give an almost imperceptible shake of his head. She also noticed the wicked gleam in his emerald green eyes. She nearly choked trying to hold back her laughter when Harry caught Neville's hand and yanked him with no warning into Blaise's lap. Pansy stifled a giggle as he remembered how long Blaise had been crushing on the clumsy Gryffindor. She saw that Harry and Draco where in much the same position that she was. All three of them thought it highly amusing that cool, calm, suave, Slytherin Blaise Zabini turned into blushing, stuttering pile of nerves when faced with shy, quiet, Gryffindor Neville Longbottom.
"Harry!" Neville squeaked, blushing.
"What? Blaise doesn't mind, do you Blaise?" Harry answered innocently.
"Really? Are you sure Blaise?" Neville asked him shyly.
Blaise stuttered for a moment, blushing furiously. He then realised what a golden opportunity Harry had handed him. He smiled and put his hands lightly on Neville's waist to steady him. "No, I don't mind at all." He reassured the Gryffindor.
Harry found it amusing that when Draco, Pansy and Hermione left for the Prefect meeting, Neville didn't move from his spot. In fact, he leant back against Blaise's chest. Seamus moved and sat beside Dean, curling under his arm. Harry sighed, he missed Lucius already.
The friends entered the Great Hall together, before splitting up and heading to their separate tables. Harry was not surprised that when they sat at the Gryffindor table, that they were ignored. It hurt, however, when Ginny whispered. "What's it like to fuck a Death Eater, Potter?" he heard Ron and some others snickering.
Harry recoiled, tears stinging his eyes. "I-I'm not!" he protested. "And he's not a Death Eater!"
"We want nothing to do with people with you!" Ron hissed. "People who consort with Slytherins!" the other Gryffindors began to nod. Harry was crying openly now.
"Is that a fact, Mr Weasley?" a deceptively calm Severus Snape stood behind them. "Perhaps fifty points from Gryffindor for both you and your sister, and detention with Filch on Saturday will change your minds." Her purred.
"Yes, sir." Ron muttered angrily.
"C'mon Harry, you and the others can come and sit at the Slytherin table with us." Draco had arrived. "Father would never forgive me if I let you stay here with these close-minded idiots."
Harry nodded and let Draco wipe away his tears with one of the many handkerchiefs he kept on his person. Harry and the others followed the blonde to the Slytherin table, but the young hero stopped and turned to Severus. "Thank you for that sir." He said.
Many people were surprised to see the normally stoic Potions Master smile, but neither Harry nor Draco where surprised, Severus had become quite attached to Harry over the summer, what with all the time he spent healing Harry's injuries. He had finally warmed up to the boy, getting to know the real Harry, and treated him like a son.
"Don't mention it." He replied. "Now get going." He dismissed him.
"Yes sir." Harry answered with a grin, before following Draco to the Slytherin table, where he sat between Draco and Pansy.
As they ate, Hermione asked, "So Draco, do you have a boyfriend?"
Blaise choked on his pumpkin juice, and Draco ignored him. "Yeah, Draco has a boyfriend, but he won't tell us who it is." Pansy grumbled.
"Blaise seems to know." Hermione pressed.
Draco has the decency to blush. "He walked in on us one night." He said embarrassedly.
"And I'm not about to tell." Blaise added hastily. "I rather like my head, and the rest of me…" he swallowed, "Exactly where it is thank you very much." The others laughed, and Neville patted his shoulder sympathetically, causing the dark skinned boy to blush, and the others to smile knowingly.
LATER
That night, Harry and the others bid their Slytherin friends goodnight and made their way to Gryffindor tower. They had barely gone to bed before Hermione was in the boy's dorm crying. Harry pulled her into a hug as she explained that the other Gryffindor girls had verbally abused her from the moment she'd arrived to the moment she'd left. Ron made a disparaging comment, but soon realised he was out numbered when he found four wands trained on him. He figured that he should probably keep his mouth shut.
"We can't stay here.: Harry murmured as he cradled Hermione. "I'll go and talk to Dumbledore tomorrow."
In order to prevent Hermione from enduring insults from the other girls, Dean cuddled in with Seamus, ignoring Ron's glares, and let Hermione use his bed for the night.
After saying goodnight, Harry closed his curtains and penned a letter to Lucius.
Dear Lucius,
Ron didn't take the news well, but Hermione stayed by me. us two, Seamus, Dean and Neville have been hanging out with Draco, Blaise and the others. Tomorrow I'm going to Professor Dumbledore about finding us somewhere else to live this year, as Gryffindor doesn't welcome us anymore.
I miss you so much already, I don't know how I'm going to survive the term without you. I can't wait until the holidays, so that I can be near you again.
Love Harry.
The following morning, Harry sent Hedwig to Malfoy Manor.
I wasn't originally planning on making Ron evil, but it seemed to work when I wrote the original copy of this chapter.
I officially only have two and a half weeks of school left, so hopefully I will be able to update more often during my exam study weeks. Exams will be finished for me before November 25th, so then updates should happen more regularly!
I hope you liked this chapter, the next one will hopefully be up soon! Please leave a review!
