Chapter three
A demon wedding.
Draco glanced at himself in the mirror and forced the shudder down; the black suit made him feel like he was going to a funeral and ever since his mother's death he hated the very thought of them.
The bow tie however made him shudder for a whole other reason.
A reason he had shared with his brother on the night of his engagement party. With a smirk Draco knew he was more then just drunk.... he was legless.
He hadn't meant to hurt his brother but it was the truth.... then again peering at his pacing brother in the mirror Draco knew there was more then just the one thing that stood out in difference between them.
Draco wasn't stupid he knew when he was a kid that he wasn't a Potter but despite that he never once questioned James as to how he viewed him.
Draco treated Harry like he was his little brother and Harry always looked up to him as though they were flesh and blood brothers.
But where Harry studied hard and still worked hard for his law degree Draco brushed off school as soon as he could, their father travelled a lot and so did Draco when he was old enough to own his own car.
Where Harry wanted a normal family where they came home each night with the same stories from work/school/college Draco wanted to explore the world.
And where Harry thought their father was insane Draco wanted so hard to believe him because the thought of being tied down scared him.
"What if she changes her mind" Harry questioned causing Draco to turn and face him watching with amusement as his brother panicked for what felt the tenth time that morning.
"Then she's a smart girl but considering she agreed to marriage in the first place I think your safe" Draco assured as Harry gave him a look before pacing again.
Sighing Draco walked over to Harry and forced him to stop, despite their differences Draco would never let anything hurt Harry and even stood up for him when Harry nearly had their father locked up for insanity.
"Look if she was having second thoughts she wouldn't have come here last night to see you... and if you make me do the emotional stuff scar head I will hurt you" Draco ordered as Harry smirked at him.
Draco didn't do emotional it was too girly and that was why Harry did it in Draco's view.
"thanks Drake" Harry drawled rolling his eyes once more before sitting on the bed.
Tilting his head Draco shoved his hands into his pockets and smirked.
"What" Harry demanded as Draco shrugged and shook his head before sitting beside Harry.
"Nothing... it's just you look like dad in those old wedding photos Sirius had, you remember the ones he thought he hid along with his dirty magazines" Draco stated as Harry chuckled as the memories of his twelve year old brother racing in their shared room tossing the pictures to Harry and hiding the magazine under his own bed.
"I wish he could have been here" Harry admitted as Draco sighed before looking at the ground.
"I'm sure dad would have been here if he could... but you know he always takes those trips" Draco admitted watching as Harry winched.
Draco was old enough to remember the times their father would go off for weeks on 'trips' with Sirius and Remus and Draco was old enough to remember that both his mother and father really believed in demons and monsters.
"Well it's not like either of us have tried hard over the past four years... after what I did I can't blame him for not turning up or even calling when I left him a message about me getting married" Harry admitted ducking his while Draco sighed and gave his brother a look.
"Harry it was hard on all of us; when mum died... well it hit him pretty hard and in the end I think he thought those trips were going to keep us safe some how" Draco admitted as Harry shook his head and looked at his brother.
"Mum died in a fire Draco... no monsters involved... dad lost the plot and we ended up paying for it" Harry snipped as Draco ran his hand over his face and sighed.
"Jeeze Harry do we really need to have this conversation again. Look you thought dad was crazy fine but I still think it could have been worse. When Remus disappeared it was like dad stopped caring and if he hadn't gone on those trips I think he would have lost it completely and we would have lost him for good" Draco attempted to reason but Harry got to his feet and loomed over his brother.
"Draco there are no such things as monsters and demons; the supernatural doesn't exist... Dad wasn't protecting us from anything. Look I can handle the fact that he lost it after mum died I really can but he made it more important then us" Harry exclaimed as Draco stood and threw his hands up.
"What do you want me to say Harry; that dad was a fruit loop and you should have really had him locked up... I can't because he's our father and after nearly losing us as well that night do you really blame him. His world was ruined that night and he could do nothing to stop it" Draco snapped as Harry glared at him.
"I BLAME HIM FOR NOT BEING THERE" Harry snarled as Draco stared at him.
"I blame him for disappearing for weeks on end chasing monsters when we needed him at home with us" Harry ranted as Draco studied his brother and sighed.
"I blame him for trying to make us believe his crazy theories" Harry declared before turning away and stomping towards the window.
"I blame him for making something more important then us... it was easy for you Draco because you can remember the times him and mum was there. It's easy for you to forgive him because you got the sane version while I got this mad man" Harry threw over his shoulder causing Draco to raise his eyebrows.
"So your going to blame me too right... Harry... dammit do you think I wanted this to turn out this way for you. For any of us," Draco declared before sighing again and walking over to his brother.
"Mum wouldn't want this but you have to understand this is just the way things are... the way things turned out, yeah dad is slightly insane but he loves you and in his own twisted way he is doing all this just to keep us safe in his mind" Draco declared watching as Harry's shoulders slump.
"It's no good wishing for something your never going to have, a sane father is never going to happen. Dad has his demons to chase and yeah they may be in his mind but he has to chase them, you just have to hang in there for the day he comes back" Draco ordered as Harry looked at him with watery green eyes.
"What if I can't wait" Harry questioned as Draco shrugged clearing his throat and shoving his hands into his pockets again.
"Then it's dad's loss but Harry you'll only end up hurting yourself if you do that... just give him a chance because I know one day he's going to be that father you want" Draco ordered as Harry thought for a few moments before nodding.
After several seconds Draco cleared his throat again before hitting Harry hard against his arm causing the younger man to squeak and glare at his brother.
"That's for turning this emotional bitch face" Draco growled as Harry laughed while rubbing his arm and shaking his head.
"Come on before she changes her mind and I'm left with the emotional mess that is my baby sister" Draco ordered as he walked towards the door causing Harry to glare after him.
"Jerk" Harry called causing Draco to laugh loudly from the hallway.
"Yep scar head should have been born a girl" Draco yelled back causing Harry to shake his head.
The young woman almost growled at the dress clinging to her body. Not because she felt frumpy or unattractive but because she hated them.
Any dress in any form annoyed her enough to be willing to scratch a few eyes out but right now she more annoyed by the fact that she had to wear other wise she would be thrown out before she even finished what she set out to do.
Stomping towards the church she tugged at the blue dress one more time and growled at the leering men.
The words 'on a mission' was repeated over and over again in her mind as she searched out her target but she knew if one more man gave her that look she wouldn't be held responsible for her actions.
"GOOD LUCK HARRY" a red haired man shouted causing her head to snap around to see a raven haired man ducking his head with a flush. Sighing the woman hurried forward cursing the shoes she was forced to wear because of the dress.
Her boots just wouldn't match a blue wrap round dress and she needed to at least talk to her target at least.
With a heaved sigh the woman came to a stop beside the raven haired man called Harry and the tall blonde beside him who smirked at her arrival.
"Harry" she questioned as Harry glanced at her before nodding while the blonde nudged him giving her the one over.
Ignoring him she focused on Harry and tried out her special 'I'm innocent' smiles.
"Harry Potter right" she questioned again as Harry nodded glancing at the blonde who was still smirking at her.
"And you are" Harry questioned as she grinned and pulled him aside only to feel annoyed at how the blonde followed them.
"Hermione Granger and I really need to speak to you" Hermione admitted pushing a stubborn curl from her eyes while staring up at Harry.
"I'm getting married can't it wait" Harry questioned as Hermione shook her head before taking a deep breath.
"It's about your father" Hermione admitted noticing how both men stiffened.
"Look what ever our father has you believing" "He's missing" Hermione blurted out causing Harry to gap at her before the blonde shouldered closer to Harry.
"He's always missing... he usually turns up" the blonde admitted causing Hermione to raise her eyebrow at him before tilting her head.
"And you would be the hell who" Hermione demanded as the blonde flashed her what she could only assume was his sexy look.
"Draco Potter; but most women call me Drake... you know like a dragon" Draco drawled as Hermione folded her arms and tilted her head.
"So I guess you puff out a lot of hot air then" Hermione threw at him before looking at Harry who was staring at her.
"Look just hear me out OK... James disappears often I know because he's done it to me" "So then you know just about the same as us" Harry snapped ready to turn and walk towards the church but Hermione glared at him.
"He disappeared two weeks ago" Hermione called causing Harry to stop and turn to look at her.
"He went out claiming he was after some demon and that was the last time I saw him" Hermione declared as Harry's face darkened and Draco grabbed his arm.
"Look I don't know what crazy notion my father has you believing but there is no such things as demons" Harry snapped before Hermione glared at him.
Pushing the dress from her shoulder Hermione looked at the pair when she showed them a thin white scar running from the base of her neck down her arm.
"Considering a demon did this I wouldn't call it crazy" Hermione growled as Harry shook his head trying to block her out.
"I didn't believe my father when he talked about demons why would I believe you" Harry growled as Draco glanced between the pair. Reaching into her bag Hermione pulled a mobile phone and after tapping a few keys she held the phone up to the pair.
"I got this from him two nights ago.... James doesn't call me while he's out on a hunt unless something is wrong" Hermione explained before there was a hiss from the phone.
"Mione.... gone wrong... I'm closer.... need more time... find them... the boys need to know.... don't come alone" James Potters voice played out to the trio causing Harry and Draco both to pale.
Tucking the phone away Hermione looked back at the pair with raised eyebrows.
"Does that sound like a crazy man to you" Hermione questioned causing Harry to give her a look while Draco lowered his eyes.
"How long have you known our father for? Because believe me I know what a crazy man sounds like" Harry admitted before Draco clamped a hand down on his brother's shoulder.
"Look what ever you want to discuss can it wait... my brother is about to get married and our father has been disappearing on us for years now" Draco declared as Hermione shook her head before looking between the pair.
"So either the pair of you really don't believe or you really have turned your backs on your father" Hermione declared as both men glared at her.
"Look sweetheart it's great and all that you have this little love thing going for our dad... creepy yeah but great but one thing you need to learn is that our father is our father and we do not take kindly to having some jenny come lately trying to pull this crap on us" Draco snapped as Hermione glared at him.
"Don't call me sweetheart and I'm starting to think I know your father better... when he said he wanted to protect you all from this I really thought he was but the truth is you never gave a crap and left your father to fight the demons all by himself" Hermione growled before a plump lady pushed her way over to the trio.
"Harry" the woman called before grabbing Harry in a bear hug causing Harry to flush at the older woman.
"Arthur just called Ginny is making her way here and will meet us all" Mrs Weasley declared before releasing Harry and looking at Draco with a slight sniff.
"Draco nice to see you" Mrs Weasley stated as Draco smiled at the older woman.
"Molly he turned up last night... and he's sorry about the party" Harry assured as Molly studied Harry for a few seconds before smiling brightly at Draco.
"Well I'm glad you could come love.... it's nice that Harry has his family around him" Molly exclaimed as Draco grinned tightly before throwing a look to Harry.
"And you my dear" Molly questioned as she looked at Hermione who went to answer but Draco wrapped his arm around her shoulders and tucked her in to his side.
"My date but she's just been called away" Draco declared as he dragged Hermione with him while Molly dragged Harry with her.
"Look sweet- look lady like I said our father disappears but he always turns up" Draco declared as Hermione glared at him.
"And like I said it's been two weeks" Hermione threw back shoving Draco away from her waiting as he straightened his suit jacket out.
"My brother is going to be married," Draco started as Hermione went to say something but Draco raised his hand to silence her.
"But if you come back tonight to this church I'll hear you out" Draco ordered as Hermione thought for a moment before nodding.
"Fine be here because with or without you I'm going to find James" Hermione snapped before turning and stalking away just as white car pulled to a stop before the church.
"Why are all the hot ones crazy" Draco muttered to himself as he watched Hermione walk away moments before Ginny climbed from the car in her wedding dress smirking as her father raced to her side.
Draco cleared his throat before he went to turn around but Ginny looked at him and winked before she was rushed forward by her father.
Frowning Draco watched the two red heads hurry to the church.
