The Missing Prince
Rated T*for now*
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Harry Potter characters or anything like that.
Warnings: contains slash pairings meaning boyXboy and what not. If you don't like it leave. Dumbledore Bashing, Language
Authors Note: Welcome to another chapter. Sometimes Harry seems really immature to me especially after all he's been through but I think I explained why he acts the way he does. He know he's acting like a child but it's because he never got the chance to act like a child when he was actually a child so it's like…all built up and coming out now. But once he gets to Hogwarts things will change. They have to, I'm pretty sure Harry realizes he won't be able to hide behind the innocent child act forever. I just wonder which character is going to be the first to see the true Harry that hides behind his innocent mask? Or when that mask will crack and all that built up stress, anger, and confusion is going to pour out. Oh poor Harry! Haha well enough from me I'm obviously crazy on with chapter 9!
Ok time to reply to some reviews since I've only done it to one and most of the reviews are always just 'loved the chap update soon!' Not saying I don't love those too! I just don't know what to say back. And a lot of guest left interesting messages but I can't reply because well…you didn't leave a name…but I love my guest reviewers as well! If you don't want to read this feel free to skip ahead to the story I know I always do XP.
Candy3314 Thanks so much haha you sound very spazz-tastic and don't worry about it I don't mind that you reviewed twice its ok. I love a possessive Draco too I find it to be adorable and oh so sweet _! And I love the soulmate cliché no matter what anyone says and I'm happy someone else does too! Please continue to read!
emerald.05 thank you for your review it's nice that you like Blaise and I will take your vote into consideration *whispers* though I'm pretty sure I'm going to do that…I honestly don't see Harry as being top in this story*whispers* Please continue to read and review.
cocobyrd87 Sorry Harry is just not a Slytherin haha should I have put spoiler on that? Thank you please keep reading.
Yana5 I hope so too…but who knows what will happen. Dumbledore is still a mystery to us all…but it shall all be revealed in time. Thank you please continue to read this story…it is my gift to the world. Please keep reviewing and reading and breathing and making sandwhiches…cough I'm sorta hungry.
Nikkiru I am probably that one person that doesn't like Sirius and Severus paired together…why? I don't know I love them both so much just not together. That is to say I'm not unwilling to hear what the readers think and take them into consideration. You never know that might just happen…and then again it might not. I plan on bringing Remus in…is there anyone you want to see him with? I do love hearing suggestions. Thank you for the review and please continue to read.
Elektra107 I love bottom Harry too! Though top Harry is good also I just don't think top Harry works for this story so you're probably going to get your wish. Thank you for the review.
FollowTheButterflies124 Spoiler they aren't going to become enemies they are going to stay friends. Sorry. Please continue to read my gift to the world! And review!
sapphyredragon-rn alas it is I who should be thanking you. You helped me a great deal and if you see any other mistakes with my universe please don't feel shy to tell me. I was never good at paying attention to detail. As always your gift from me still stands if there is anything you want to see, a pairing you must have, or someone who you think needs to be bashed just tell me and even if I disagree I will put it in…somehow. And thank you my characters are full of mistakes I hope that makes them a little more human. Please continue to read and review.
Nocturnal Owl I agree though I am intrigued as to what your fantasy Harry is like…? Haha hopefully mines isn't too bad. I love submissive little Harry and big protective possessive dominate Draco haha I think even Harry needs some time to where he doesn't have to be all big and macho.
Chapter Nine: Bonding Before Goodbyes
Draco laid back on the bed once he was finished packing his trunk. It wasn't that it was tiring but he was just worried about tomorrow. It would be their first day at Hogwarts. They were leaving the comfort and safety of home to go to a place where the man who tried to take Harry from him was in complete control. His parents had already arranged for them to have their own private rooms and while Dumbledore had tried to fight it once his dad told the board of governors that they were soul mates and needed their own room they were granted it. Their rooms were right next to Uncle Sev so he knew he didn't have anything to worry about but he knew he would have to watch Harry. There were going to be a lot of kids trying to get close to him just because of his name. He wished there was a way he could just keep Harry by his side all the time but he knew he couldn't do that. And if his suspicious proved to be true Harry wouldn't be in the same house as him. Why was this so stressful?
"Draco, are you ok?" Draco opened an eye to see Harry looking down at him worried.
"I'm fine. Just a little tired." Draco raised a hand and placed it on Harry's cheek.
Harry watched Draco for a second before laying down next to him on the bed. "Oh me too." Harry paused. "Can I tell you a secret Draco?"
"You can tell me anything Harry." Draco propped himself on one arm to look over at Harry momentarily forgetting his own troubles.
"I'm a little scared." Harry covered his eyes with his hands.
"Scared of what?" Draco placed a hand on Harry's stomach when he noticed it looked like the boy was going to cry.
"What if it's just like at the orphanage?" Harry turned on his side hiding his face in Draco's side, "What if no one likes me and I don't have friends? What if they're mean to me and they pick on me? What if they're all like that Ron person? What if they think I'm a brat just cause I'm smaller then all of them?"
Draco pulled Harry into a hug before he could finish knowing the boy was crying. "Harry calm down it's going to be ok." He rubbed his back. "It's all going to be fine please stop crying." He continued holding Harry until he was done. "Look, it doesn't matter what anyone thinks. It doesn't matter if they don't like you or if they think you're a brat. They're opinion doesn't matter. Remember that everyone at Hogwarts all those students, they are beneath you. You don't have to listen to them. And you already have friends, remember, Blaise will be going and Vince and Greg will be there. And you've got me. Harry even if the entire world turned against you I will always stand beside you, no matter what."
Harry looked up into Draco's eyes. "Really?"
Draco looked down into the green eyes he loved so much and wiped the tears coming from them, "Yes Harry really. No matter what." Draco promised. "And who the fuck cares what that idiot Weasel thinks. The whole lot of them is useless and if everyone is like them then they aren't even worth your precious tears."
Harry smiled at Draco hugging him tighter, "Thank you Draco! I don't know what I would do without you."
"I think I would be more lost if I didn't have you by my side."
Severus rolled his eyes as that annoying mutt cried out in sadness again. "If you don't let him go he won't be able to get breathe." He growled.
Sirius simply ignored him hugging Harry closer than before. "I was just reunited with him! How dare you take him away so soon?!" he cried burying his face into Harry's burnet locks.
Harry simply giggled patting his godfathers back. "It's not like I'm leaving forever."
"You're leaving until Christmas!" Sirius howled again.
"Sirius Black!" Narcissa yelled tired of all the noise. She walked forward and forcefully separated the two. "Cease and desist in this annoying crying! Harry is coming back in three months. And you can visit him on the weekends!" she moved Harry to stand beside Draco who was watching the scene amusedly.
"But Cissy-" Sirius pouted.
"No buts or so help me you will not even be allowed to visit him." She rubbed the bridge of her nose. "I expected this from Lucius but not from you."
"Is he doing the same thing?" Severus rolled his eyes.
"In a much quieter form but yes he is. He wanted to lock the boys in their rooms claiming that he could home school them and they would learn more here." Narcissa turned back to the boys and began herding them towards the fireplace. "The sooner we get them out of here the better. Severus takes them to the train station. I will meet you there with Lucius and Sirius IF he behaves himself." Sirius looked like he was about to protest but a glare from his cousin quickly silenced him. "Now off you go. Your trunks have already been taken to Hogwarts but I must insist on you both riding the train. It's a good experience. I will see you both soon." and with that Narcissa turned to leave the room; "Sirius! Find my husband and tell him if he doesn't stop moping around and get dressed he won't get to see the boys until Christmas!"
"Now I'm sure you boys know the rules that you are to follow while you are away from home." Lucius told them as they waited to get on board the Hogwarts express.
"Yes Father." They both said.
"Then I'm sure you'll have no problem repeating them."
"Do not disobey the professors." Draco began.
"Unless they are Professor Dumbledore." Harry added.
"Besides him all teachers are to be obeyed because they are respected dignitaries." Draco grinned. "Do well in all subjects." he continued
"Make sure to be number one or two in every class except potions." Harry smiled at Severus as he spoke, "In that class we should always be number one."
"But of course. Imagine the horror I will have to subject you to if you are not number one." Severus threatened glaring at the other first years that came to close to their group.
"Always look good and distinguished." Draco smirked at that rule.
"Because Malfoys whether by name, blood, or otherwise are still Malfoys and should maintain the appearance of one." Harry knew that rule was only there because he was the type of boy to roll out of bed and head straight to class without even bathing.
"Enough of this nonsense they've repeated these rules five times already." Narcissa glared at her husband. "Even I know the rules by now. And by the way boys they are not rules. Just go to school and try to have fun while learning too." She grinned, "But there is one thing your father is correct on. Watch out for Dumbledore, he is still not to be trusted." She patted Harry's head worriedly.
Lucius glared at his wife before leaning down and kissing both boys on the forehead. "Have fun. And good luck, make sure to make friends in all the right places."
"Lucius!"
"Well it's true. You'll never know when they will come in handy." Lucius winked at the boys behind Narcissa's back.
Harry kneeled down and hugged the dog that wouldn't leave his side, "Good bye padfoot, it's only going to be three months." The dogs only response was to whine before licking his cheek and moving back to sit besides Lucius.
"Well I suppose we should hurry and get on the train." Enough of this mushy good bye crap. Severus thought silently wondering what they thought was going to happen in the short time they would be apart. It wasn't like he wasn't going to be there.
"Good bye mother." Both boys hugged their mother tightly.
"Good bye my boys." She hugged them back before pushing them to follow Severus who was already walking towards the trains. "Hurry so you can get a good compartment."
Harry and Draco quickly got on the train and claimed an empty compartment in what was Slytherin territory and turned to wave at their parents before the train left. Once the train began moving and the station was disappearing the only thing that could be heard over the excited chatter was a mournful howl.
"Finally I found you!" Draco looked up from where he had his head in Harry's lap to find Blaise standing in the door glaring at them. "You should have told me you were here."
"And how exactly where we supposed to tell you?" Draco asked wondering just how stupid Blaise was. The boy had obviously cleaned up for their first day, having gotten a haircut and his skin seemed a deeper color probably as a result of visiting Italy for a brief weekend.
"Magic." Blaise grinned at Harry's giggle shutting the compartment door and sitting across from the two. He felt the pang of jealousy as Harry returned to reading running his fingers through Draco's hair. He wanted to be in Draco's position, he wanted to be the one with Harry. He knew he would have to do something about it but for now he would simply ignore it and settle for being as close to Harry as he could be.
"Nice Blaise." Harry turned to smile at the boy sitting across from him.
Blaise beamed at Harry's compliment not able to stop the smile that slid onto his face. "Why thank you."
"Idiot." Draco glared at Blaise, wondering why he was looking at Harry like that. "Where is everyone else?"
"If by everyone else you mean Vince, and Greg then they are still wandering the halls looking for you both." Blaise shrugged.
"Oh no I'll go get them!" Harry gently lifted Draco's head before getting up and leaving the compartment.
"Last I saw they were heading towards the end of the train." Blaise called out before the door closed. He heard Harry turning down and running down that way. He grinned before leaning back and turning to look out the window.
"Why did you look at Harry like that?" Draco asked now that Harry was gone.
"What's wrong Draco?" Blaise smirked, "Getting worried that harry has friends outside of you." He didn't give Draco time to reply before he continued, "If you're this worried now I can only imagine how you'll be once we get to Hogwarts."
"Vince? Greg?" Harry called out stopping to peek inside of a compartment. "Hello?"
"Quickly get inside or close the door!" Harry jumped in at the panicked yell.
"What's going on?" He looked around at the passengers sitting, well crawling around on the floor.
"Neville here lost his toad." A heavily Irish accented voice said. A head of orange hair turned to grin at Harry. "Oh sorry, My name is Seamus Finnigan. That boy over there" he pointed at a smaller pudgier boy beside him, "Is Neville Longbottom, and that boy," here he pointed at a dark skinned boy who looked up to wave at him, "Is Dean Thomas. Who are you?" He stood up and wiped his hands on his pockets.
"Oh I'm Harry Potter. It's nice to meet you." Harry raised an eyebrow at the three boys who once hearing his name stood up.
"You're Harry Potter?"Seamus was the first to speak, "You're shorter than I thought you would be."
"Thanks? Um can I help you guys out?" Harry offered.
"Oh no we've got it. It wouldn't be right to ask you to get down on your knees to help us." Neville stammered out. "Um were you looking for someone perhaps? Maybe we can help?"
"Aren't we still looking for someone?" Dean interrupted returning to the ground. "I am not going to be happy if I happen to sit down on someone's toad because he didn't close the latch correctly."
"Well I'm fine. I'll leave you guys to it." Harry said as he backed out of the door. "I'll keep an eye out for your toad Neville."
"Thanks Harry." Neville smiled at him before returning to the ground, "Trevor!"
Harry quickly left the compartment happy to have met some new people before continuing down. He opened the next door only to see a bunch of girls. He quickly muttered and apology and shut the door trying to stop the blush of embarrassment he felt or the giggles he heard following him. He continued down the train until he was near the end. He opened the door only to see it full of red heads. Oh no. He quickly tried to close the door but a hand reached out.
"Hey, Harry." Harry groaned before opening his eyes to see the same boy from the book store standing in front of him. "Look I wanted to say I'm sorry about what happened at the book store."
Harry took a step back feeling like the boy was to close for comfort. "Oh, it's ok. Don't think anything of it."
"No I overreacted. Hermione explained everything to me." Ron grinned. "So I was wondering if you would mind putting all that behind us and trying to be friends?"
Harry looked up at the outstretched hand and stared at it. "No, I'm sorry Ron. I accept your apology but you were mean to one of my good friends and I don't know if I can be friends with you. Maybe in the future but not now." Harry shook his head.
"What?" Harry's head looked up to see Ron glaring darkly at him. "You're going to regret this Harry Potter. Siding with a Malfoy. I should have realized you were nothing but a stuck up spoiled brat."
"What?" Harry saw Ron stepping closer to him and began backing up until he hit something hard.
"Is he bothering you Harry?" He turned around to see Vince standing behind him glaring at Ron.
"Yeah, want us to beat him up?" Greg appeared on his other side gesturing towards Ron who was backing up.
"Oh I see. You have to get your thugs to come back you up because you can't handle anything yourself." Ron growled. "How did a pathetic shite like you beat You-Know-Who."
"What did you say?" Vince took a step forward.
"No. it's alright." Harry placed a hand on Vince's arm pulling him back. "Come on. Let's not keep Draco waiting."
"That's right run back to your pathetic pureblood master. We all know which side your on know." Ron taunted. "You're a traitor."
"Shut up Weasley before we shut you up." Greg cracked his knuckles menacingly before turning and following Harry who had left in the middle of Ron's sentence. Once they were a good distance away Greg turned to Harry, "Are you ok Harry?"
"I'm fine." Harry smiled up at Greg, "I didn't expect that."
"He's a Weasley. What part of that interaction was unexpected?"
"So what happened?" Blaise asked once the three boys returned and Harry went straight to Draco's side.
"What are you talking about Blaise? I found them and came back." Harry answered.
"Everyone can tell your upset. Tell us what's wrong." Blaise watched Harry.
"We ran into Weasley." Greg answered.
"Greg! What could make you think telling them that would make this situation any better?" Harry turned to the boy who had taken a seat beside Blaise.
"What did he say?" Draco asked turning to Harry.
"Nothing. He said nothing." Harry quickly answered biting his tongue when he knew they caught his lie.
"Well we came a little late but from what I could tell Weasley asked to be Harry's friend. Harry said no not after how he insulted you. Then Weasley started yelling nonsense and we stepped in." Vince answered looking to Greg to make sure he didn't leave anything out.
"Yeah that's pretty much it. He said something about Harry being a traitor and other nonsense but that was it." Greg nodded.
"I'm so going to punch him in the face next time I see him," Blaise threaten getting agreeing nods from the other boys in the compartment.
"No, you guys can't do that, its fine." Harry quickly said. "We're not going to lower ourselves to fighting like barbarians."
"Well you may not want to but I don't mind." Vince shrugged.
"Yeah Harry. You just stay back and let handle it." Greg grinned.
"I need less violent friends." Harry leaned back against Draco with a sigh.
"That's too bad. You got us." Draco grinned.
"Don't be so nervous Harry it's all going to be fine." Draco rubbed Harry's wrist as they waited for their names to be called so they could be sorted. A majority of the students had gone and Vince and Greg had both already been sorted into Slytherin. "It doesn't matter where you go we'll be fine." He looked up and saw Dumbledore smiling at them from his seat. He refrained from sticking out his tongue at the old man and settled for a glare.
"Draco Malfoy." Draco looked up when his name was called and after smiling at Harry walked forward to have the hat placed on his head. It didn't take long for the hat to yell Slytherin and he walked towards his new house table waiting for Harry.
Harry looked around noticing the amount people waiting was becoming less and less.
"Don't look so nervous Harry, they eat that shit up." Harry turned to find Blaise smiling at him. Because they were going in alphabetical Blaise was still waiting.
"What are you talking about? I'm not nervous." Harry only to had to look at Blaise to realize the boy knew he was lying, "Ok I'm nervous. Geez when did you get so good at reading me?" Harry grinned.
"You've never been that hard to figure out." Blaise shrugged not wanting to point out that over the past years he'd been doing everything in his power to get closer to Harry.
"I guess you're right." Harry laughed.
"Don't worry. Even if you're a Hufflepuff I'll still talk to you. Just not in public." Blaise patted Harry's shoulder.
"Thanks for that shinning vote of confidence." Harry rolled his eyes only to freeze when he heard his name get called out.
"Harry Potter." He winced when he noticed how everyone grew silent. He suddenly didn't want to go to school, maybe Father had been right and he should have been homeschooled. It would be just as fun because Draco would still be there with him. He wanted to turn and run out the door but when he received a gentle push from Blaise he realized his legs still worked and set about walking on to the stage.
"Hello Harry." The lady smiled at him. He didn't remember her name since he was too busy freaking out while the teachers were introduced.
"Hello maam." He noticed the height of the stool and wondered if he would be able to get up on it. The professor seemed to notice the same thing and murmured something lowering the height of the stool. He muttered a quick thank you before sitting down and accepting the hat placed on his head. The hat was fairly large and slid forward covering his eyes sending him into temporary darkness.
Well hello there.
Harry gasped when he heard a voice and wondered who it was before realizing it was the hat.
Um hi? He said in his head not wanting to speak out loud.
Ah lets see. Wow you have been through a lot for someone your age. Harry heard a chuckle in his head and decided not to say anything. But it seems like you would do well in all the house. The loyalty and honesty of a Hufflepuff, the cleverness and resourcefulness of a Slytherin, The creativity and wisdom of a Ravenclaw, and the bravery and courage of a Gryffindor. If I could I would put you in all the house but I can't can I?
I don't suppose you could do that. Harry knew the only thing he didn't want was to be put in Hufflepuff.
You would do well and make the connections you need in Slytherin but I'm afraid you being bonded to Mister Malfoy means most of those connections have been made. Maybe I should put you where your parents were…hmm though it seems you don't care much where you do go. I know I'll place you where you will make the greatest difference. You will bring a change in Hogwarts and usher in a new era. You will be the one to mend the bridges that have destroyed and ensure the survival of us all. There is only one place to put you so you can accomplish the difficult task you have ahead of you. And that is
GRYFFINDOR!
A/N: I know it's really short. But I love ending on cliff hangers! Sorry all! Did anyone catch how I switched Ron and Draco's roles from the books? Oh yes and I really wanted to put him in Slytherin but this story needs him to make bonds with characters in all the houses and like the hat said, Harry's got to usher in a new era.
Ok so because of the late upload any questions you have that I didn't get to answer because of my stupid internet please ask now. or just leave a comment or an opinion of sorts. I will answer them in the chapter after the next one. then i will do one more review answering thing around the end of this whole charade. please be kind i know i mess up alot.
