A/N. First of all can I just say a huge thank you to everyone who has reviewed, followed and favourited this story. I was overwhelmed by the response I got for the first chapter and I just hope I don't let you all down. I have 6 chapters ready to type up so there shouldn't be too long between updates at the moment. Harry is not going to appear again for the next couple of chapters while I set up some background with the Malfoy's and Snape but once this is done the story will get moving again. Remember the characters may seem ooc. On with chapter 2. Please review. :)

Chapter 2.

One of the benefits of being Lord Malfoy was that you could apparate straight into the foyer of Malfoy Manor. The only other person besides Narcissa allowed this privilege was Severus as Lucius had keyed him into the wards many years before. As soon as Lucius and Draco appeared a house elf was at their side with a small pop.

"Can I get you anything Master Malfoy?" squeaked the small creature.

"No thank you Dobby, we will wait for dinner. You can take these packages up to Draco's room and unshrink them for him." The elf took the packages with a low bow and disappeared with another pop.

As they walked towards the sitting room Narcissa came to greet them at the doorway. She smiled at them and asked "Did you boys have a good shopping trip?"

"Yes mother, I got everything I needed" replied Draco.

"Good. Well come on in Severus is here already and we were just having tea while we waited for you." She bent down and kissed Draco as he walked passed and then accepted a kiss from her husband.

"Hello Uncle Sev" greeted Draco as he practically bounced into the room.

"Draco", replied the potions master and he gave a small nod to Lucius as he came into the room with Narcissa. "Did you get everything you need?"

"Yes except father wouldn't let me get a pet. He said I had to wait for a while" Draco pouted.

"You don't need an owl as we already have plenty and what with the excitement of starting school you will be easily distracted and may not give your full attention to the responsibilities a pet will bring. When things have settled down we will look at this again" answered Lucius.

"I think that is very sensible dear" agreed Narcissa. She knew that they spoilt Draco somewhat, he was their only child after all, but he did have boundaries. It wouldn't do for him to get everything he wanted.

Draco huffed quietly, and then his face brightened as he said "You'll never guess who I met today?"

"Merlin" deadpanned Severus.

"Very funny Sev. It was Harry Potter!" he exclaimed.

Severus rolled his eyes and sneered at the name. "I'm glad I decided to stay out of the alley today then."

Draco frowned wondering why his godfather was being mean, well he was always kind of mean but still he didn't even know Harry.

"What was he like Draco?" asked his mother politely.

"He wasn't like I thought he would be. He was quite small and really shy. He actually looked a little scared when he entered Madame Malkins".

"All an act I'm sure" sneered Severus. "Once he gets to Hogwarts he'll be the same arrogant brat his father was".

Draco had heard enough. He stood up and glared at his godfather, his magic crackling in the air around him. "Stop it!" he shouted. "Why are you being so mean about him? You don't know him and what he's like. It wasn't an act he really was scared. I am going to be his friend so you need to be nice".

The three adults in the room were stunned by Draco's outburst. Never before had he ever spoken to anyone like this, particularly an adult. Lucius recovered first, most likely because he had an inkling about what was going on. "Draco, you need to calm son. Go on up to your room for a while and I will come and get you when dinner is ready" said Lucius as calmly as he could. It wouldn't do to upset Draco any more than he already was. Draco nodded and with one last glare at Severus he stormed out of the room.

"Would someone be kind enough to tell me what just happened?" asked Severus, still looking shocked at Draco's outburst.

Lucius sighed heavily and sat down next to his wife. "I have an idea; Narcissa can tell me if I'm on the right track". Lucius looked at his wife for confirmation and she gave him a reassuring smile in return.

"Start at the beginning and tell us what happened".

"When I walked into Madame Malkins to meet Draco, I at first took no notice of the small boy next to him. He looked like a street urchin. Then when Draco introduced him I was shocked. Whatever you were expecting of Harry Potter, you need to adjust your thinking right now Severus. He may look like his father but he was small, timid, stuttered occasionally when he spoke and looked like he was ready to bolt from the shop".

Severus listened as his best friend retold the story of their meeting with Potter and he just couldn't reconcile this with his expectations.

"When Draco asked if he wanted to visit and I said we would need to ask his guardians, there was real fear in his eyes".

"So Potter doesn't get pampered. I still don't understand why Draco got so upset?"

"I'm getting to that. When we left Draco was so subdued I had to ask him what was wrong. He couldn't explain it other than he was worried about Harry and a part of him wanted to go back into the shop and bring him home". As he finished he faced Narcissa who had gone wide eyed as she reached the same conclusion Lucius had.

"It was his veela" she stated and her husband nodded his agreement.

"His veela?" queried Severus. "But Draco won't come into his inheritance until he is sixteen and he would only react like that if Potter was… oh no say it isn't so".

"Sorry Severus, but it looks like Draco and Harry are fated to be together" said Narcissa, a small smile gracing her lips.

"He's only eleven! Far too young for a mate" exclaimed Severus.

"That is true. Draco won't come into his inheritance until he is sixteen when he will court Harry as his mate. For now though they will just be friends, probably best friends. A veela though while dormant through childhood can start to make itself known if it recognises that their future mate is in trouble. It is currently telling Draco he needs to protect Harry. Draco at the moment doesn't understand where these feelings and emotions are coming from and is lashing out."

This was a lot for all of them to take in. "What happens next? asked Severus.

"I told Draco I would speak to you about his guardians and that tomorrow I will pay them a visit to see about Harry coming over. I will be using it as reconnaissance on what his home life is like" answered Lucius.

Severus groaned, he knew he'd end up roped into this. "I need a drink and make it something stronger than tea".