A/N: I'm so sorry that this has taken so long to post. I have a new laptop finally and all my stories are on my old one waiting for transfer. Plus as we all know we weren't able to get onto fanfic for a few days so I'm a bit behind. Anyway, here it is. Let me know what you think!

Chapter 7

Harry and Draco said goodbye to Jason and Beth as they headed back to the house. They had spent the entire day at the beach. It was now nearing seven and it was definitely time for dinner. Draco was carrying Chloe who was snoozing quietly in his arms. Ana was walking dutifully at Harry's side as they walked back.

When they arrived at the house Harry went into the kitchen to make something light for Chloe to eat before she went to bed. He settled on some soup. She settled into her highchair completely tuckered out and ate her soup quickly. After she finished her eyes began drooping again.

"Come on sweetheart let's go to bed," Harry said as he picked her up out of her seat. He started heading for the stairs when he stopped and turned to look at Draco who was standing in the kitchen watching them go.

"Nigh, Nigh, Draco," Chloe whispered as she blew him a kiss.

Draco grinned and came over and kissed her lightly on the head. "Good night Chloe and thank you for letting me spend the day with you."

She smiled and nodded at him her eyes closing.

"Harry, shall I make something for dinner?" Draco asked as he looked up at Harry. His expression was serene.

"Yeah that would be great. I didn't realize you could cook," Harry teased.

"Of course I can. I'm not completely spoiled. I learned to cook for myself if I didn't get something I wanted for dinner," He said with a smile.

Harry shook his head, but smiled and carried Chloe upstairs. They disappeared into her room, a soft light emitting from the room. Ana stood up from the spot she was lying and went upstairs behind them. Draco turned back to the kitchen and began whipping something up.

After awhile Harry returned and was met with the delicious smell of chicken fajitas. He quirked an eyebrow as he followed the scent out onto the porch where Draco had set up a table with candles and margaritas. Harry grinned further as he watched Draco apply the final touches to the meal completely oblivious to Harry watching him. When he finally looked up he was startled to see Harry standing there, but recovered quickly and gestured to the chair that he had pulled out for him. Harry smiled more and took the seat. Draco sat across from him and smiled nervously at him.

"This is great. I didn't think you'd whip up something so fantastic," Harry commented.

"Well I learned a thing or two while I was out looking for you. I happened to have had some fajitas in Spain and thoroughly enjoyed them so I learned how to make them. I hope you like them," Draco commented quietly.

"They smell great and-" Harry took a bite and instantly his mouth was full of wonderfully spicy flavors, "it tastes fantastic," He replied as he licked his lips.

Draco grinned smugly and dug into his own fajitas. They ate in silence for a bit enjoying each other's company and the sound of the waves crashing against the beach. After some time Draco was shifting nervously in his seat and stealing glances at Harry. Harry had noticed his movements the first time, but hadn't said anything yet.

"Alright love, what's got you so nervous over there?" Harry asked finally looking up at Draco expectantly.

Draco sighed and averted his gaze. Harry tapped is foot in annoyance and finally he turned back to look at him. "I was thinking that maybe it's time you go back to London, just to visit. I think Ron and Hermione would love to see you and I know they'd love to see Chloe," Draco said quietly.

Harry stared at him for a moment feeling suddenly very sick to his stomach at the idea of going back to London. He stood up abruptly and went to the railing to look out at the ocean his stomach in knots. Draco stood and walked over placing a tentative hand on his shoulder. Harry's shoulders sagged and he turned back to look at him.

"I don't know about that. I don't think I'm ready," Harry whispered.

Draco sighed and took a step back. "Harry, it's been five years. Things have died down quite a bit. I think it's time for you to come home even if it's just to visit," Draco responded.

Harry shook his head and looked down between them. "I can't think about that right now. You've just arrived and I just want to enjoy being with you again before even thinking about going back to London," Harry replied.

Draco looked at him in defeat, but nodded anyway. They heard a noise to their left and both secretly unsheathed their wands and turned to the noise. Jules stood looking at them tentatively not stepping further onto the porch. Harry replaced his wand to his wrist holster, but Draco kept his handy, but well hidden.

"Hi. Mind if I talk to you both a minute?" She asked.

"Sure," Harry said kindly. She nodded and stepped further onto the porch and stood closer to them both, but still slightly hidden in the shadows. Draco shifted his body so that his wand was hidden behind Harry.

"Listen, I'm really sorry about how I acted this morning especially to you Draco. I should be woman enough to admit that I'm jealous so here I am admitting it. I've been in love with Patrick for five years and well, I should have realized that he could never love me in that way. I'm sorry and I hope that we can get on the right foot and start over again," Jules began. Draco studied her as did Harry and they both were sensing something that didn't seem quite right. She was far enough back that they couldn't see her face completely, but something was off.

"Well, thank you. That's very nice of you to apologize. I understand how you must be feeling," Draco said on guard even more.

Jules simply nodded and smiled. She turned around and motioned for someone to come onto the porch. Draco and Harry looked past her. They stole a quick glance at each other and then returned their gaze to Jules. A tall, dark haired man stepped out of the shadows and stood next to Jules. Harry and Draco were instantly on guard. Harry looked at the man closely and saw a resemblance to someone, but he couldn't quite place who they looked like.

"Draco, Patrick, this is Antonio. I met him today in Portland. He wanted to see the beach so I brought him here. We had a fantastic day together," Jules introduced.

Harry stared at the man who was studying him closely and stealing glances at the house looking up at the upstairs bedrooms. "It's nice to meet you," Harry offered trying hard not to reveal how nervous he was.

"It is a pleasure to meet you as well. I've heard so much about you today. It's nice to put a face to a name. Beautiful place you have here," Antonio said in heavily accented English.

Harry nodded. Draco turned towards the house uncomfortable with the way he was looking up to Chloe's room.

"Are you planning to stay long?" Draco ventured.

Antonio glanced over at Jules who smiled lovingly at him. Harry quirked an eyebrow at this. "I think I'll be here for awhile, but for tonight I think we should turn in, don't you?" He said turning to Jules and gripping her around the waist. She nodded and waved good bye as he pulled her back towards her house.

Draco and Harry watched them go and then exchanged looks as they turned to go back inside. They had picked up the dishes on their way in and were now making their way to Harry's room. Once the door was closed Harry made a bee line for the closet and pulled out a suitcase and started throwing clothes into it. Draco looked at him in confusion.

"Harry, what in the hell are you doing?" Draco demanded, Harry's frantic behavior was making him nervous.

"We've got to get out of here tonight," Harry said quietly as he moved into the bathroom.

"Wait, why?" Draco asked in alarm.

"That guy gives me the creeps and the magic that was emanating off of him was too much. I don't like this," Harry replied as he came out of the bathroom his arms full of products. Draco stood and placed his arms around Harry's shaking form.

"I know love, but you don't even know who he is. You could be overreacting," Draco pointed out.

Harry shook his head and threw the stuff into his suitcase. "No, this guy is bad news. Did you see the way he was looking at Chloe's room? There is something about him that just makes my skin crawl. I mean did you see Jules? Something was wrong with her. What if he had her under the imperius curse or something?"

Draco nodded. "Yes I saw, but maybe he was just taking in the interior of your house."

Harry glared at him and turned away racking his brain for why he recognized the man. Draco took a seat on the bed and examined his nails as he waited for Harry to finish his thought process.

Harry glanced over at a picture of Chloe that was on his dresser. He walked over and picked it up. He stared at it for several minutes and then suddenly things began falling into place. He started to shake his head as tears came to his eyes. He looked towards his door as he was suddenly gripped with fear. The picture slipped from his hands and crashed to the floor breaking into a million pieces. Draco stood up and walked towards him taking in his shaking shoulders as Harry tried to contain his tears.

"Harry, what is it?" Draco asked in concern.

"He's here for Chloe," Harry whispered.

"What?!" Draco yelled.

"That must be someone from Adele's family. Oh gods, they've found us. Jules brought him here. We've got to get out of here. I can't let him see her. I can't let him get to her," Harry pleaded as he turned back to the suitcase and roughly started to zip it up tears streaming down his cheeks. Draco quickly walked over and wrapped his arms around Harry who let out a choked sob as he turned to hold onto Draco. He whispered soothing words to him as he rubbed his back.

After several minutes Harry stepped back and looked up at Draco. "I haven't told you the whole story of Chloe's mother," Harry began. Draco nodded and took a seat on the bed. "Adele is from a very wealthy and powerful wizarding family in Italy. She fled from her home when she became pregnant with Chloe because her family is very corrupt and dark. She didn't want Chloe growing up in that world so she came here. When she came to the hospital I worked at we became close since she knew I was a wizard and who I really was. She knew I'd take care of Chloe and protect her so I took her in as my own. Now the danger has come here and is right next door waiting to pounce. I refuse to let him get anywhere near my daughter. We need to leave now. Let's go to London or something," Harry explained.

Draco nodded and stood wrapping his arms around Harry again. He kissed the top of his head. "I will protect you both," He promised.

Harry nodded and leaned back so he could kiss him. They kissed for a few minutes and then broke apart. "I haven't used it before, but in the car there is an invisibility button. Turn it on and have it ready in ten minutes. We need to get out of here and fast. Who knows what this man is planning," Harry said.

Draco nodded and strode from the room. Harry finished zipping up his suitcase and lugged it out of the room. He set it at the top of the steps and then turned back to Chloe's room. He opened the door and quickly made his way through to her closet where he packed a bag for her as well. Ana looked at him curiously.

"Ana, you're going to stay with Jason and Beth okay? We've got to leave town right away and you can't come with us. Be a good girl okay?" Harry whispered to Ana who looked at him worriedly (well as much as a dog can anyway). She wagged her tail slightly in agreement and trotted out of Chloe's room to wait patiently downstairs. Harry placed Chloe's bag next to his own. Draco was coming back up the steps.

"Okay, I've got the car ready. Let's go," Draco said as he picked up the bags and headed down the stairs.

Harry nodded and turned back into Chloe's room. He picked up her blanket and her favorite stuffed animal and then picked her up as well and carried her out of the room and down the stairs. She didn't stir. Harry waved his hand turning off the lights and double warding the doors and windows. He walked out the front door and quickly placed Chloe into her seat and opened the other door for Ana to get in before getting into the driver's seat. Draco was standing outside Harry's house flicking his wand and muttering under his breath. When he was finished he got into the car and Harry pulled out of his drive way leaving his beautiful home behind.

"I can't believe I'm being chased from my own home," He muttered angrily.

"I know, but we'll be able to come back once this guy leaves. I put some more wards around the place so that no one can get inside. How do you think he found you?" Draco questioned.

"I don't know. He must have come across Jules somehow and she talked about Adele maybe and they picked up on it. I don't know, but I just hope he won't be able to find us and that Jules will be alright," Harry replied.

"I'm sure she'll be fine. She's a fighter I think," Draco said.

Harry nodded and then they spent the rest of the drive to Jason's house which was across town in silence. When they arrived Harry jumped out of the car telling Draco to stay with Chloe while he took Ana up to the house. It was nine at night and he was hoping that Jason was still awake. He knocked on the door and waited only for a minute before he answered.

"Harry, what are you doing here? What's wrong?" Jason asked immediately alarmed at the expression on Harry's face and seeing Ana at his side.

"Can you please watch Ana for awhile? I've got to leave and she can't come with us," Harry said his voice breaking.

"Of course she can, but what's going on?" Jason asked.

"Someone from Adele's family has found us and we need to leave so they can't get to Chloe. Please don't tell anyone where I've gone. I know this is a horrible time, but Jason, its imperative that I leave," Harry begged.

"Of course. Send word when you get to wherever you're going. We'll take good care of Ana. Don't worry," Jason replied in assurance.

Harry nodded as tears pricked his eyes again. He knelt down in front of Ana and hugged her petting her back at the same time. She whined a little, but then licked Harry's cheek in assurance and went inside Jason's home. Harry shook hands with him and thanked him before he returned to his car and drove away.

At about midnight Harry, Draco, and Chloe arrived in Portland and hustled into the airport. Chloe hadn't woken up yet. They ran to one of the counters and found a red eye flight that was taking off in an hour. They checked their baggage and quickly made their way to the terminal. As soon as they got there they sat down to wait for boarding. Only then did Chloe wake up and look around in confusion.

"Daddy, where are we?" She questioned tiredly.

"We are at the airport. We are going to see my home country. You'll get to meet my friends and family. They'll just adore you," Harry assured her.

"But why?" She questioned her eyes wide in curiosity.

"Chloe, your mum's family is not very nice and they've come to take you away from me so we are going to leave our home for a little while until it's safe for us to return," Harry explained.

"But what about Ana?" She asked her bottom lip trembling.

"Ana is going to stay with Jason and Beth," Harry replied his heart breaking at seeing his daughter near tears.

"You're going to enjoy where we are going. You have aunts and uncles there and grandparents and everything. There are even a few kids that are close to your age. Don't worry. The time there will go by so fast and before you know it, you'll be back home with Ana," Draco said trying to calm both Harry and Chloe down.

Her expression perked up at this. "I have more than just Daddy and you somewhere else?" She asked.

Harry smiled at her. "Yes. You'll meet lots of new people."

Chloe nodded in approval and set her head down against Harry's chest pulling her stuffed animal close to her. Harry in turn rested his head on Draco's shoulder and closed his eyes. Draco wrapped a protective arm around them and kissed the top of his head.

About a half hour later they announced the boarding call. Harry and Draco stood and walked to the doors to give their tickets to the stewardess. They got settled into their seats and in no time the plane was taking off on its way to London. Harry couldn't help but feel a bit apprehensive as the hours ticked by.

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After a fifteen hour flight where Harry and Draco both drifted in and out of sleep while Chloe managed to sleep most of the flight there, they began their descent into Heathrow Airport. Draco shook Harry awake and he glanced out the window with Chloe as he took in the familiar landscape of England. Chloe was bouncing in her seat in excitement. Harry was feeling even more nervous and sick to his stomach and he looked over at Draco who gave him a comforting smile and kissed him gently on the cheek.

"It'll be okay love. We'll go to Malfoy Manor first to get cleaned up before we go to see Hermione and Ron, okay?" Draco suggested. Harry nodded slowly.

After they got off the plane and got their luggage Draco led Harry to the floo network that was at the airport. The entrance had muggle repellant charms on it so only wizards and witches could find it. Draco called out their destination and all three of them flooed into Malfoy Manor. Harry stepped out and looked around the place in awe since he had never seen it before. Chloe looked around in the same manner and jumped when a little elf popped into the room.

"Master Draco! You are back!" The elf cried happily.

"Yes. Please get the room next to mine prepared for our guests and inform mother that I am home," Draco ordered. The elf bowed lowly and disappeared along with their luggage.

"Ooo, Daddy, that is an old little person," Chloe pointed out.

Harry and Draco chuckled. "No sweetheart that's a house elf. They are magical beings like us," Harry replied.

She nodded her eyes wide in curiosity. Draco grinned and led the two out of the floo room and made their way towards the dining room where Draco guessed his mother was taking an early dinner. He was right as the doors burst open and a tearful Narcissa Malfoy was rushing from the dining room and enveloping her son in a tight embrace.

"Oh Dragon, you're home! I'm so happy to see you! I was so worried! You didn't send word that you got there and I was so-" She stopped at the sound of someone clearing their throat. She looked past Draco and her mouth dropped open and her eyes widened in a very un-Malfoy look.

"Hello Mrs. Malfoy," Harry said kindly as he bowed slightly to her. She continued to stare at him and then her eyes fell on Chloe and her face softened at the sight of her. Her wide honey brown eyes were staring back at her in curiosity.

Narcissa regained her composure and she turned her gaze back to Harry. She smiled kindly at him and then pulled him into a hug. Harry was shocked and Draco grinned as he looked at the unlikely moment between his mother and Harry.

"Oh Harry it's so good to see you. However, I am not too happy about how you left my poor son here to pine over you, but no matter, I understand why you did it," Narcissa said.

Harry exchanged looks with Draco who was blushing slightly. "I know. Believe me I was pining over him as well," Harry replied.

She gave him a gentle squeeze and stepped back. She smiled down at Chloe who puffed out her chest and extended her hand.

"I am Chloe Athena Drake. It is very nice to meet you Draco's mum," Chloe said sweetly.

Narcissa chuckled and took her little hand in her own and shook it gently. She glanced up at Harry in curiosity.

"Chloe, you can tell her your real last name. Anyone you meet here you can tell them okay," Harry told her.

She smiled and turned back to Narcissa. "Then I am Chloe Athena Potter," She corrected herself.

Narcissa grinned. "It is very nice to meet you Chloe."

"Mum, we just came to clean up and then we are heading over to Hermione's. We'll see you a bit later okay?" Draco said as he made his way towards the stairs Harry and Chloe not far behind.

"That's fine, but may I have a word alone with you Draco?" She asked.

"I need to show them to their room," Draco countered.

"We have house elves for that dear. Lucy please show Mister Potter and Miss Chloe to their rooms," Narcissa said to a house elf that was standing dutifully at her side. The little elf nodded and motioned for them to follow. Chloe followed her first out of curiosity for the elf and Harry followed after reluctantly.

Draco turned to his mother and glared slightly at her. She waited until she heard the doors close upstairs before she began speaking. "Draco, he has a daughter?" She questioned looking slightly angry.

"Yes, but it's not what you think," Draco responded tiredly.

"Well I suggest you tell me what it is then," Narcissa replied.

Draco sighed and ran a hand through his hair. "Her mother was a patient at the hospital that Harry worked at before he began teaching. She was a witch and knew who Harry was and everything. Her family is very corrupt and dark and she didn't want her daughter to live with them so she asked Harry to take her in and he did. Thus the reason we are here. One of her family members found them and so we had to come here to keep her safe," Draco explained.

Narcissa looked slightly sheepish at jumping to conclusions. "I'm sorry. It wasn't kind of me to question whether or not Harry has been faithful to you or not. Do you know the family name?"

"It's fine. I had the same assumption at first. I don't know. Harry never said," Draco replied.

"Well, no matter, you will all be safe here. I would love to spend more time with little Chloe," Narcissa commented.

"You will mother. I think she may already be thinking of you as her grandmother. I hope anyway since I'm planning on being with Harry from now on," Draco replied with a grin at his mother who was smiling happily at the idea of having a granddaughter to dote on.

He turned and went up the stairs to make sure they were getting settled in and to see if they were ready to head over to Hermione's. He smiled as he thought about how they would both react and he hoped that it would be in a way that would make Harry happy.