Chapter 7
Throughout the years Harry had gotten used to the Prophet publishing idiocies about his, the funniest one had been stipulating that he and Ron had some sort of friends with benefits relationship which was of course false but had given him and the Weasleys something to laugh about. As for Draco nothing could compare to the articles that had been published on him and his family during the war so his mother had taught him that publicity, good or bad is still publicity and his father had reinforced the fact that it was free publicity. So all in all they were not really worrying about the article.
Scorpius was however anxious as to why he has not informed of this "union" as he called it. His insinuation had given rise to a new wave of giggles before Draco carefully explained his son that it was not the case even if the situation would have benefitted him. Curious of the statement Harry enquired as to how this might have brought advantage to the blond. Draco had felt a bit embarrassed but after sending Scorpius out to go chose a proper outfit to wear to go out, which would take hours since the little cherub had a dashing sense of fashion, he began explaining.
He told Harry of how his parents would be off his back if they really thought that he had an 'alliance', especially if it was with the 'Savior of the Wizarding World' since it was a good political union. The pureblood culture was really open towards homosexuality, some even encouraged it so it was not a problem for him, also he already had a heir. Harry had blinked and began seriously thinking about it. "It is feasible.." he said after some time. Draco was shocked, he had not really proposed this to the man but was merely trying to explain but before he could protest, Harry rose a finger halting him. "Let me explain, I've been thinking about what I can say to Ginny, I don't think I want to continue with her and without a valid reason I can not dump her without spilling the beans about the baby. Saying that I've fallen for you can work perfectly for me, furthermore you have your benefits too in it was you stated before."
He gave a pause, giving Draco time to assess the offer. Draco seemed to be caught in a internal debate and after some torturously long minutes he broke the silence, "Well Scorpius seems to love you.." was all he said with a smile. Harry grinned now it was up to him to explain the situation to Ginny. The men had both showered and dressed up and were impatiently waiting for Scorpius to take the little boy shopping. It was his command that he did not have anything proper anymore to wear. After a while the mini-blond made his appearance, perfectly dressed, hair gelled with a non-rivaling Malfoy smirk plastered to his face.
Shopping in Diagon Alley had been quite a deal, the media was after them like plague much to the joy of Scorpius who loved being under the flashlights. They had hastily picked out some outfits much to the dismay of the little boy but with his Papa's promise of shopping in Paris soon. Scorpius Malfoy was a spoilt little spawn but adorable nonetheless. Going home would be a blessing thought Harry and then he frowned, did he really think of Malfoy Manor as home? He had not stayed there for even two days. His priority right now was to speak to Ginny, he had to clear things out before she gets a copy of tomorrow's newspaper which he was sure would have him and the Malfoys as front cover.
Once in the manor, Draco went to attend Scorpius in trying on his new outfit while he politely let Harry to have a private conversation with his wife. Harry was grateful for it, he went by the fireplace and firecalled Ginny, she was quick to respond. Her eyes looked puffed, hair in a mess and she herself looked like a wreck. Harry felt bad but shook his head, he had to do this. She motioned for him to come through and he did so. The first few minutes were spent in an awkward silence, none of the two knowing how to break the ice. Harry was the bravest one this time..
