Disclaimer: The Harry Potter series belongs to JKR, not myself.

A/N: thanks for reviews. I know nothing about einstein, if it helps. I was just trying to think of old genius. Call it artistic licensing or something like that. Bending historical facts, whatever. But thanks anyway. If anyone has a suggestion, or anything like that, please review or send me a message.

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Over the next few days, Draco looked into his books about Harrison. He figured out that Harrison was a submissive Royal Elf. By asking his school mates, he had figured out that Harrison ranked quite high for sparing and could often be found teaching the younger kids and occasionally sparing with the dominants, usually beating a bunch of them. Draco was nervous, he knew he would have to beat the boy if he spared with him, if only to assure the boy he was capable of providing protection.

Draco was planning on proposing the courtship today. It was a Hogsmead weekend and he had already asked Harrison to accompany him to the town. He met Harrison at the breakfast table after training before they were going to head out to the town with everyone else.

"So, how do these Hogsmead trips work? Are they like field trips?" Draco laughed at Harrison's curious nature before explaining the basis of the trip. Harrison nodded as he spoke, making comments and asking questions every time something was different than he expected or if he was confused.

In Hogsmead, Draco pointed out all of the different shops, and even bought Harrison a few things. They headed into Honeydukes about half way through the trip.

"They have some of the best candies here. They have chocolate, sugar quills, chewing gum, and some of the more odd candies like cockroach clusters and blood pops. Bertie Bott's Every Flavored Beans tend to be popular, but be careful if you try them. They mean it when they say every flavor!" Harrison laughed a bit at his explanation.

"Back home, the café has lot's of things similar to some of these candies. Everything here looks so different though!" Harrison ran around the store like a small child and picked up many treats, smiling lightly when Draco offered to pay for anything he wanted. After paying, they headed toward the three broomsticks.

They had butterbeers and made small talk for a while before Draco decided to ask about arranging a formal courtship. The first gift was in his pocket, he had a silver chain with a dog-tag on it. The tag had Draco's name carved into the surface. If he was the first one, he would have the honor of giving him the chain, if he was accepted. If he was not, his tag would be added to an existing chain. As suitors were ruled out, their tags were returned. Sometimes you were given an explanation, sometimes not.

Draco pulled out the box that held the chain and put it in the middle of the table, head bowed.

"I, Draconis Lucius Malfoy, present this to you asking if you will honor me with accepting this as a beginning of a formal courtship between us." Harrison looked down at the box and reached across the table to open it. Seeing the traditional tag, he pulled out the chain and carefully held it up before him.

"I, Harrison Indiana Oasis, accept this offer for a formal courtship and accept this gift as the first." He lifted the chain over his head and placed it around his neck before kissing his finger tips and touching them to Draco's forehead in a show of acceptance. They finished their drinks and headed back toward Hogwarts.

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The next morning Harrison was sitting with his friends and Draco when the mail came. A majestic looking eagle flew over and landed in front of him, easily recognized by him and his frineds. Harrison giggled lightly before opening the letter tied to it's leg.

Dear Harrison,

It is wonderful to hear that you are being pursued by a potential mate. Your growing up! Wonderful to hear. I would like to inform you that you have been accepted into all of the classes that you signed up for, and your texts will be sent to you tomorrow. Work hard and don't forget to bring our mate to stop by during the holidays!

Uncle Benjamin

"Congratulations Harrison!" his friends yelled.