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Dion was having a hard time not fidgeting as they ate their breakfast. Today they would be boarding the Hogwarts express and heading off to the Wizarding School that Draco talked about. Dion went still when he heard an annoyed huff from his father. "You don't have to be so eager to leave me…" Frank dabbed dramatically at his eye as he gave a wistful sigh "My lover and son both leave me in one day…what is a poor man to do?"
Severus rolled his eyes and placed a gentle hand on Frank's thigh "I'll come visit you when I can, and the boys do have holidays you know." He smirked and leaned in and whispered to Frank's ear "And don't think I don't know about that little project that you're working on…I'm sure you'll happily spend the time on your own working on…what was his name? Rocky?"
Frank smirked and kissed Severus's cheek "Don't worry love I'm not replacing you…just creating a perfect man and artificial life." He smiled proudly as he started to talk eagerly about the transducer and how it would all work. Severus smirked and continued to eat; he had heard this talk enough times to bring the thing to life himself.
Draco looked over at Dion whispered "Try to stay still, Malfoy's never fidget even if they are excited." He watched Dion nod and looked down a bit sadly. Draco didn't like that look on his princess's face and kissed Dion's cheek gently "Don't worry I'm excited too."
Lucius was watching his precious dolls as they whispered and spoke to each other. His lips turned down slightly at the corners. He remembered that Dion and Draco would be heading off to Hogwarts by themselves. He would not be there to help them though he knew he could manage surprise visits and plenty of gifts for his little loves. His eyes landed on Draco, it would be largely up to his son to keep young Dion safe and content. He smirked as he drank his tea, before the boy's left he would have to give Draco some 'training'.
When the meal ended Dion was grasping Draco's hand and said excitedly "I think I'm done packing, maybe we should change into our uniforms before leaving for the train?" He didn't like the idea of having to change in a boys stall and saw that Draco was having similar ideas. Their planning was cut short when Lucius came up and laid a gentle hand on Draco's shoulder and murmured "You go ahead Dion…I have to have a word with Draco before he leaves."
Dion nodded and smiled at Lucius before turning his attention to Draco. He leaned in and kissed Draco softly on the lips, shivering when he felt Draco press against him to make it deeper. Dion blushed and licked his lips lightly before smiling happily and running up the stairs.
Lucius smiled proudly at his son and leaned down whispering into his ear "Perhaps we should talk in my office?" He was pleased when he felt Draco shiver against him and led him to the privacy his office allowed. He was not looking forward to sending off his dolls to that school. It couldn't be helped but it was still something that he didn't enjoy. He locked the door behind them and offered Draco a seat.
He took that time to look over his son and smiled, pleased with what he saw. Draco sat in the chair, his back straight, his silver eyes focused with attention. His hair was slicked back though thanks to Dion's influence a few strays fell against his forehead in a pleasing fashion. All together Draco looked like a young pureblood wizard.
Draco felt his father's mercury eyes evaluating every inch of him and tried not to shiver. It always felt so intense when he and his father were alone without Dion there. He held still when he felt Lucius's gloved cup his face and touch his cheek lightly. "You and Dion will be without me once you go to Hogwarts. Know that I will of course come if you need me…but it will be up to you to keep wandering hands off of our princess."
Draco nodded and smiled proudly up at his father "That is why I am the shield correct?" He felt heat warm him when he saw how proud this statement made his father. "Correct." Was the only reply before he felt firm lips against his own and a tongue brush against them in an investigating manner.
Lucius made sure to keep the kiss brief and pleasant. He knew that his intensity had a habit of frightening Draco and he did not want that to happen especially when there was such a delicate matter at hand. He cupped Draco's cheek and purred softly "Do not forget, I am not sending only one of my precious dolls to that school but two, I will be most disappointed if I see that you have strayed my Dragon."
Draco nodded dully at his father's words, stunned by how sincere they were. He blushed and looked down slightly at the floor. Why on earth would he choose another when he had not only his father but Dion waiting for him? He smirked and looked up at his father, his blush still decorating his cheeks but his calm had returned "Of course I wouldn't father, after all Malfoy's only desire the best." He smiled and was rewarded by a kiss.
Lucius smiled down at his little Dragon and murmured "I'm sure by now that Dion has driven himself insane wondering if he has everything he will want, you might need to help him along. I also think it would be wise for both of you to be in your uniforms before boarding the train. It would not do to have either of my precious dolls in a precarious situation." Draco nodded before dashing up the stairs, possibly to see Dion in-between changes.
Dion turned when the door opened and smiled to see that it was Draco, and unfortunately for the blonde boy Dion was already dressed. He bounced over and asked eagerly "What did Lucius want?" He could see that Draco was thinking something over before the younger Malfoy lifted his hand and caressed Dion's cheek "Nothing…just some last minute warnings." He said not wanting to make Dion self conscious.
Draco smiled when he saw how easily Dion trusted him, he wanted to earn that trust and deserve it. His smile turned into a smirk when he saw that Dion's trunk which had been packed this morning was now open and its contents were littered all over the bed. He shook his head and stroked his fingers through Dion's hair "You've certainly made a mess of things." Though he laughed softly as he began to help Dion repack.
At the Train Station Dion was trying very hard to be a proper Malfoy and not let his tears fall. Draco and Lucius said Good Bye to each other formally through they looked at the other with warmth. Dion's father had stayed at the mansion and so their Good Byes had already been said. Dion was startled when he realized it was his turn to say Good Bye and looked up at Lucius his lip slightly trembling as he said "Good Bye…thank you for your hospitality and generosity during my stay."
Lucius's face was impassive as he returned Dion's formal statement with one of his own; but he was desperately wishing he could embrace the smaller boy and kiss him Good Bye once again. He looked at Draco over Dion's shoulder and got a knowing nod in return. He was proud of his son and knew that they would be just fine at Hogwarts.
Draco and Dion settled on the train and Dion couldn't help but sigh as he looked out the window for Lucius and didn't see him. Draco leaned forward and put his hand on Dion's as he said "Father would have left by now, it wouldn't do for him to be seen loitering about when all his business is taken care of." Draco knew it was harsh, but he also knew that Lucius only had their best interests at heart.
Dion smiled and turned his attention back to Draco "I'm glad that you're here Draco…I don't know what I would do without you." He frowned slightly at the thought but Draco was quick to give him a kiss and chase the frown away. "Good thing you'll never have to know isn't it?"
He pulled apart from Dion which was good timing on his behalf since at that moment the door opened abruptly and a small frizzy haired witch looked down at them as she asked "Have you seen a Toad? Neville Longbottom's lost his toad and we've yet to find him." She was looking around the compartment for the missing amphibian but paused when her search revealed Dion's outfit.
Draco was quick to act as he said charmingly "No I'm afraid we have not seen your friend's pet and if we do you can be assured we will take excellent care in returning him, now please leave." Draco was amused at the witch's face. It seemed that she had been so charmed by his manner that she had almost missed the dismissal. She looked a bit unsure for a moment before catching the look on Draco's face and nodded quickly as she left.
Draco smirked proud of getting rid of the slightly annoying witch so quickly and he turned his attention back to Dion "Well that was a bit interesting don't you think?" He said easily happy to see that the comment made Dion laugh a bit.
Soon the ride was over and they were being loaded into the first year boats. Draco sneered at anyone who tried to enter their boat without Dion noticing. On their ride across Dion wondered to himself "They seem to be keeping their distance Draco…I wonder why?"
Draco smiled at Harry's innocence and said "They simply realize that we are better than them." He was glad he was here with Dion, he shook his head, if Dion didn't have him the sweet boy would probably be treating everyone as if they were his best friend. He looked back over to his 'princess' and hoped that they would be in the same house.
Waiting in line to be sorted they heard eager whisperings about the 'Boy-Who-Lived' who was supposed to be in attendance this year. Dion looked at Draco curiously and said "The boy who lived? What's that all about?" He was about to question further when Draco gave a sharp shake of his head and put a finger on his lips signaling to Dion that he would answer his questions later.
Dion turned when someone bumped into him and the boy said nervously "Oh sorry about that Miss…" The red headed boy paused when he said "Oi! It's that boy from the shop!" Everyone looked at him in confusion at what he meant and the boy grabbed Dion by his wrist and pointed him out to everyone "See?! He's wearin' a skirt and he's a boy!"
Draco acted quickly and pulled Dion away from the Weasley boy "So you've learned to identify articles of clothing and another person's gender…really Weasley you've only been at school for five minutes and already you've grown more intelligent." Draco smirked as Ron's face darkened and opened his mouth to answer back when Professor McGonagall arrived.
Dion stayed close to Draco trying not to reveal how nervous he was because he was sure that it was against 'what a Malfoy did'. Draco had warned him that they had changed his last name from Potter to Malfoy and to anyone who asked they were cousins. Dion nodded and froze when the hat called his name. He looked at Draco who only smiled reassuringly as he was urged to go up to the stool.
Dion sat down and heard the wave of mutterings that started up when the realized he was wearing a girl's uniform. He was surprised by their reaction since he had lived only with his father who dressed similar to his own style and then with Draco and Lucius who seemed to encourage it. He wondered why these people were acting so strange and soon forgot about it as the hat started to decide which house he would be going in to.
"Let's see…" A voice whispered in his ear "Ahhh yes the great Harry Potter, though of course I won't tell. Being Dion Malfoy will serve you well in the days coming ahead. Though this does leave us in a bit of a pinch… where shall I put you? You're well suited for Slytherin and I can already tell that your 'cousin' Draco Malfoy will be in that house as well…they will help you on your way to glory! But if you wanted a different path there's always Gryffindor…"
Dion was a bit confused at the voice in his head and he merely whispered back "I just want to be with Draco…I don't really care where it is as long as he's with me." He smiled at the hat's silence and it said "Well if you're sure…better be…"
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