Harry had his mind on the bathroom, when he and Remus left for Argentina. He knew he was a fool, he had just given Lucius an invitation. But he could admit that the tickets had impressed him. Not the tickets, he was not so easy to impress, but that the man had invited Remus to come. It meant a lot to Harry, who had been missing the closest thing to a dad he had. As he and Remus enjoyed a weekend in Argentina, he knew he would not back out of dinner. He owed it to the man, or at least he was a man of his word. He also didn't need Lucius showing up at the Delacaur estate, which he was sure the man would, if Harry didn't go out. He didn't plan for this to go on long enough, that anyone would need to know. Oliver and Katie were enough, and he trusted them to keep their lips sealed. Remus didn't need to know, it would not be lasting. He focusses on their trip, which wasn't hard. The game was amazing, and they had gone out with Viktor to celebrate, after his win their first night there. And he and Remus had gone to visit the plains on their second day. When they returned to Europe, they were both relaxed, and so grateful for the trip.

While Harry and Remus were away, Lucius had gone home to the UK. He was trying to stay as low as possible, the media always jumped on him when back. But he needed to sort out the less Slytherin comment, and there was only one person he hoped could help.

Severus was amused when he saw him. "Lucius."

Lucius came into his lab. "Seem in a good mood for a man whose boyfriend is off in a foreign country."

Severus smirked. "We're friends."

Lucius laughed. "Keep telling yourself that."

Severus shut off the fire. "I have you to thank for the trip."

Lucius shrugged. "I didn't think you'd mind. Friends and all."

Severus shook his head. "I know he has missed Harry."

Lucius followed him into his rooms. "He will be back tomorrow."

Severus called an elf to bring tea. "He plans on a day or two more in France."

Lucius would have to change his dinner plans. "Thank you for your help."

Severus eyed him over his tea. "I am still waiting."

Lucius accepted his own cup. "Waiting?"

Severus didn't back down. "An explanation?"

Lucius played dumb. "I am missing something."

Severus didn't back off. "Of what you were up to."

Lucius laughed. "Oh that."

Severus pushed. "Oh that."

Lucius knew he would have questions to answer, when he had come. Severus had been shocked, when Lucius had asked for his help. He was not certain what to make of the request. He had believed Lucius was going to the cup, and thought perhaps Draco was going with him. But then he had been dragged into helping Lucius arrange an odd reunion. He was happy to help, more for Remus than Lucius. He cared deeply about the man, and knew he had been missing Harry. Harry was not only his connection to the marauders, but considered him to be a son. Lucius he was usually happy to help to, but he didn't know his friend's motives in all of this. It was always a risk, when they were not clear.

Lucius watched his friend, as he told him the whole story, from Italy until now. He knew Severus too well, and could see behind the usual mask. He could see the bemused twinkle in his friend's eyes, it had been rare before the war ended, but he saw it in private.

Severus shook his head. "How soon you forget your old house."

Lucius was still confused. "What does he want me to, be half adopted by a muggle or half-blood?"

Severus smirked. "I remind you we are not all full bloods. And there are old bloods in all houses."

Lucius agreed. "The Weasleys."

Severus reminded him. "Most of Harry's friends are, with the exception of Miss Granger."

Lucius was still confused. "Then what the hell does he mean?"

Severus laughed. "Cunning, sly and some may accuse us of being slightly arrogant."

Lucius shrugged. "Our finer points I believe."

Severus agreed. "Seems Lions do not agree though."

Lucius stood. "He has asked the impossible."

Severus laughed. "I am sure that was his point."

Lucius turned. "I will get a kiss from him."

Severus stood. "You perhaps need to start asking him for dates, not insisting."

Lucius didn't think it would work. "He has made it clear he doesn't want to."

Severus pointed out. "Yet he has come."

Lucius conceded that. "And if he doesn't?"

Severus shrugged. "I have never known you to back down."

Lucius agreed. "I feel this may be my biggest one."

Severus grabbed his robe. "I think you need a drink."

Lucius agreed. "Little lion driving me to booze."

Severus just laughed. "He really has you wound up."

They headed into town, something Lucius didn't mind here. He was not in London, and he could be low key here. He had been back for two days, and no one had seen him. He had made it look like he was in Japan seeing his son, if anyone cared to look. They hadn't for some months now, only when he was back in the UK. He hoped one day things could calm down, and both he and his son could return in peace. Draco had been happy traveling, but he and Blaise would one day wish to settle. One reason Draco remained abroad, was to keep that private.

The town had grown a lot since the war, but in the summer it was quieter definitely. Knowing most people would be at one of the newer places, the two men chose the Hogs Head. Few people went in now a days, and they'd have more chance of privacy.

Severus raised his beer. "To being less Slytherin."

Lucius grimaced. "Going to take this challenge with me."

Severus smirked. "I am not trying to land a lion."

Lucius pointed out. "Remus is a former."

Severus growled. "We're friends."

Lucius laughed. "I guess he knew what he was getting into."

Severus smirked. "I am head of the house."

Lucius grunted as he saw two figures come through the door. "Just what I need."

Severus shrugged. "Might be a story to share with Harry over dinner."

Lucius didn't agree. "I wouldn't want to spoil his appetite."

Severus disagreed. "From the look on her face, it might be entertaining."

Ginny was furious with Seamus. "I can't believe you slept with her."

Seamus shrugged. "It was just a bit of fun."

Ginny was furious. "I gave up Harry for you."

Seamus laughed. "I thought he kicked you to the curb."

Ginny went red. "I wasn't alone in that bed."

Seamus reminded her. "I wasn't the one dating him."

Ginny stomped her foot. "You won't cheat on me."

Seamus kissed her. "Oh come on sweetie, like you said, when we are married we will be monogamous."

Ginny didn't like having her words to Harry thrown back in her face. "When are we going to announce it?"

Seamus shrugged. "I don't know Gin."

Ginny pushed. "My parents actually invited me home for dinner. You will come, and we will tell them."

Seamus laughed. "I am as welcome there as a plague of the dragon pox."

Ginny pointed out. "They will have to get used to it, we will be married."

Seamus kissed her. "Tell them yourself. I am going out drinking with my friends."

Ginny faked tears. "We should be celebrating."

Seamus went to leave. "Celebrating you don't know how to use birth control? I doubt it."

Lucius and Severus watched Ginny trail after him, in slight amusement. It seemed just desserts, for what the harlot had pulled. She had told Harry she would be faithful once married. She seemed it was fair, until the tables were turned on her. It sounded like Molly and Arthur would soon have a grandchild, they didn't know how happy the coupe would be by that news. Lucius and Severus found themselves quite entertained by all of this.

Lucius drank his beer. "Perhaps Harry may find it interesting after all."

Harry and Remus had an amazing time in Argentina, and back in France for two days. They had even gone out with Viktor, to celebrate his victory. Harry was glad he could share it with Remus, and a bit sad when he returned back to the UK. But Remus reminded Harry he had work, and Harry needed some time on his own. He saw how happy Harry already was becoming, how much good the trip was doing for him. He was sure when Harry came back, he would be ready to move on. He had suspicions, there was perhaps a man in the picture, or a woman. There was some reason Harry had decided to stay put, and he doubted it was the Delacaurs. Not that they weren't great, but there had to be more.

Harry was surprised when Lucius didn't pounce on him, as soon as he returned back. When Remus was back in the UK, he expected Lucius to come demanding the promised date. But three days passed, before any sign of Lucius had come. He was shocked when there was a bouquet of wild flowers, and actually a note asking Harry to join him in Bordeaux the next afternoon. Harry sent his elf to confirm he was going.

Harry met Lucius at a vineyard. "I was surprised."

Lucius smiled. "I hope in a good way."

Harry agreed. "You invited me."

Lucius raised an eyebrow. "Not the first time."

Harry corrected him. "Not the first date perhaps, but the first invitation."

Lucius gave him that. "I thought to change tactics."

Harry laughed. "How did you know I would come?"

Lucius shrugged. "I asked kindly."

Harry smirked. "Put a charm on the invite."

Lucius shrugged. "I didn't think it needed."

Harry snorted. "As arrogant as ever."

Lucius reminded him. "No, you were the one who said we'd have dinner when you got back."

Harry conceded that. "I may have changed my mind."

Lucius knew that. "And I'd just have to change it back."

Harry's smirk returned. "You could try."

Lucius looked around. "It seems I didn't have to."

Harry found himself led further into the Vineyard, and he knew that Lucius had a point. He didn't have to come now, any more than any of Lucius' other little dates. Harry had gone with him willingly every time, no matter how much of protest he had voiced before and after. He had not been kidnapped, charmed or under some kind of potion. Thought part of him worried he was suffering temporary insanity perhaps.

Lucius had wanted to do more than dinner, and planned to show Harry how much fun he could be. He knew Harry had been like him in his spy days, too much pressure and no freedom for fun. It was about time they both let their hair down, and have some fun.

Harry was amazed when he saw the hot air balloon. "Is that for us?"

Lucius nodded. "I rented it."

Harry had never been on one. "I have heard they are amazing."

Lucius led him forward. "I know how much you like heights."

Harry was reminded of parasailing. "I remind you, on a broom."

Lucius shrugged. "No pitch around here."

Harry smirked. "Scared to fly on a broom."

Lucius returned it. "I was a chaser in my day."

Harry laughed. "Another Malfoy scared to be shown up by me."

Lucius chuckled. "Severus was right, you are much like your father."

Harry was helped into the balloon. "My father beat you on a broom like I do Draco?"

Lucius got in. "Perhaps."

Harry shook his head. "Poor bruised ego has not recovered I see."

Lucius corrected him. "I just thought you would want to try something new. Your whole adventure and all."

Harry agreed. "Could have taken me bungee jumping or sky diving."

Lucius went a little green. "Perhaps next time."

Harry watched as they left the ground. "Did I find something, even brave Lord Malfoy is scared of?"

Lucius didn't think it funny. "I am up to anything you are my lion."

Harry had never thought of doing either. He might love heights, but bungee jumping was different than flying on a broom, as was sky diving. But he would try it, if only to see if Lucius would chicken out on him. He wondered if the man would go through with it, and likely thought he would. Lucius was not about to be shown up, besides he wouldn't want to prove Harry right. Lucius could pretend all he wanted, he was still a snake.

The hot air balloon ride was beautiful, and Harry could admit that it was a great new experience. He thought he would catch Lucius off guard, when he suggested a bike ride when back on the soil, but Lucius got on the bike.

Lucius was not amused. "What are you laughing at?"

Harry did a bad job hiding it. "Nothing."

Lucius stopped. "I have never done something so muggle."

Harry shrugged. "I thought you said this was about trying new things."

Lucius grunted. "For you to."

Harry smiled. "It seems only fair."

Lucius found himself on the ground. "Blasted thing."

Harry actually helped him up. "Perhaps we need training wheels for you."

Lucius remained calm. "Maybe it's time for dinner."

Harry reminded him. "I thought Malfoys never turn down a challenge."

Lucius regretted his words at the moment. "Fair ones."

Harry turned back towards the vineyard. "We can walk them back."

Lucius got back on. "I think I may try again."

Harry shook his head. "Stubborn."

Lucius and Harry did manage a small ride, though it took most of the afternoon. Harry had never had a bike of his own, but he learned to ride. He smiled when he watched Lucius, and could admit he liked seeing the man try. They went back to the vineyard, where after a tour, they sat down for a private dinner. Lucius told Harry that blonds have more fun than red heads, and he planned to prove it soon enough. Lucius reached out to try and kiss Harry after dinner, but Harry turned his head, and Lucius kissed him on the cheek. He was not about to give up though.

Harry went to leave. "I leave for Canada in two days, I know you know where. Better find your own lodge, I don't plan on house guests."

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