This shot is partly AU. The only change is that none of them were/are Death Eaters. This also means Neville's parents are okay, but I though he'd still stay at his grandmother's a lot since his parents would be busy with work.

Draco did love Neville. He wasn't comfortable bringing him to his parents though. Draco had been to Neville's on several occasions and Neville's grandmother had never minded, or judged, though she paid little attention to them anyways.

Now though Neville was coming to his house. Draco wasn't nervous he was terrified. Having Aunt Bellatrix at home didn't help either.

"Cissy! You're letting him date a poor Gryffindor?" Bellatrix had already asked this a dozen times so far. Thankfully, she was stuck on Neville's class and house. In addition Draco was grateful that his father wasn't home.

"Yes, Bella. I've said already. The boy seems perfect for Draco and I want the best for my son." Narcissa hurried through the living room, Bellatrix close on her tail.

"Whatever," Bellatrix pouted moving to sit with Draco, "So? Have you kissed him yet?"

"Bella!" Bellatrix ignored her sister's scolding continuing to grin.

"Are you going to ignore me Draco?" Bellatrix then frowned.

"Yes." That was all he would say. But he was still thinking. He mentally answered his aunt's question. No. They hadn't and Draco was content to keep taking it slow. He was perfectly happy with the blush that spread across Neville's face when he discovered that the blonde had secretly pulled his wallet from his back pocket. Though Neville wasn't the only one to get flustered, Draco did too, but he wasn't going to think on that.

Thankfully the door bell rang before Bellatrix could come up with more questions giving Draco an excuse to leave the room. Both his mother and aunt followed.

Neville smiled and waved meekly when he opened the door. "Hey, Draco."

Draco returned the smile as he invited Neville in, "Hello. This is my mother, and aunt," he nodded to each in turn, "Want to see my room?"

"Now, now, Draco. We need to say hello first," Narcissa smiled at Neville, "Nice to meet you." Neville returned the greeting.

"He's cuter than I expected," Bellatrix skipped the usual greetings, nodding, "You picked a good one."

Neville blinked as he was pulled down the hall, "Was that a compliment?"

"No idea."

In the distance they could hear Bellatrix ask, "What?" As Narcissa scolded her sister. "He was cute."

Draco was relieved when they made it to his room. "Sorry about them."

Neville shrugged, smiling, "At least I know I'm cute. You're mum seemed alright."

"She is. I'm just glad Father's not here."

"Would he not like this?" Neville wrapped his arms around his friend.

"Probably not," Draco shrugged, leaning against Neville.

"Well, even if he doesn't, I do," Neville smiled kissing the side of Draco's head and Draco found himself the flustered one.


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