Hey everyone – I'm so sorry for the wait. And I'm sorry about the last chapter, too. I know I let a lot of people down sue to quality - I'm extremely sick right now. By sick, I mean pretty much on my death bed in hospital. I just got out, but the thing is, my writing won't be very good because I'm losing a lot of my focus and it's hard to write when I'm like this.
On the brighter note, this will be finished soon hopefully...anyhow. Just a quick favour; PLEASE vote on the poll on my profile. I want to write a sequel for this but I'm not sure if that's what everyone wants. Please vote!

Sucker love is known to swing.
Prone to cling and waste these things.
Pucker up for heaven's sake.
There's never been so much at stake.
I serve my head up on a plate.
It's only comfort, calling late

Like the naked leads the blind.
I know I'm selfish, I'm unkind.
Sucker love I always find,
Someone to bruise and leave behind.

Every Me and Every You - Placebo

Harry had received another note from Lucius the following day at breakfast. It said:

Harry,
There is so much to explain, but it can't all be put into a letter. I have you first period today in class. To make things easier and less suspicious, get yourself in trouble. I have to talk to you.
Professor L.A Malfoy.

Harry rolled the note up and stuffed it into his pocket. He thanked Hedwig quickly by petting her on the head, and she flew off back to the owlery.

Harry sighed deeply – he was in a lot of trouble already. He looked nervously around the Great Hall and spotted Draco who, like him, looked like he had better days himself.

Harry completely disregarded his breakfast as he did with most of his meals and just sat there with the note in his hands.

Harry had hardly slept last night. His thoughts were drowned with the images of Lucius being taken away from him.

He didn't want it to happen. No. He had to get a grip on himself if he wanted to get through today.

Looking up at the staff table, he spotted Lucius sitting next to Snape – both deep in conversation.

The bell rang, and Harry went off to class.

Harry almost was dreading being near Lucius – sure, he loved being with the man. But he had a feeling Draco would know...he did not want the whole school to know about their relationship.

Lucius set the class some work on theory, so, the classroom was silent; only the sound of quills scratching on parchment was heard.

Harry remembered suddenly that Lucius needed to talk to him, so he thought of a quick way to get in trouble.

Harry pulled out a bag of Instant Darkness Powder he always had on him and activated it.

The effect was instant – the whole room was completely emerged in darkness, then about three minutes later and a very confused classroom was lit up again.

"Who did that?" Lucius bellowed to the classroom. "I asked a question, and I expect an answer!"

Of course, the raven-haired boy slowly raised his hand from the air.

"Thirty points from Gryffindor. See me after class. I do not take cheek – not even from the Golden Boy."

Lucius saw Potter roll hid eyes and continue with his work – he was a good boy, really. He only did what he was told.

But – as he eyed Potter, was it his imagination, but did he look thinner? He seemed extremely tired...much like Lucius.

The bell rang, signalling for break. Potter stayed seated in his seat.

"See you after break, Harry." The Mudblood girl sang out to him before she left.

Harry and Lucius remained alone.

"Harry," Lucius said softly. "I'm sorry."

"S'alright." Potter croaked. "What's wrong?"

Lucius took a deep breath, and, without hesitating, began to explain.

Harry's heart was beating faster as the man explained.

"My son has threatened us both, Harry. He's risked our exposure." Lucius said urgently, pacing around the room and tugging at his hair.

"Draco's a git, Lucius." Harry said as he stood up from his desk. "He...it's an empty threat." Harry said suddenly.

But Lucius only shook his head. "Harry, my son will immediately report to the Dark Lord about this. If we're exposed, then he'll kill you! I can't let him do that!" The man said desperately. "I don't want him to take you away from me!"

Harry's eyes widened. "He's only a boy! How can he just easily stroll up to Voldemort-" (Lucius winced at the name)-"and say, 'hey, mate, my father's seeing your fifteen year old obsession!'"

"He's one of them." Lucius said softly as he pulled up his sleeve, revealing the horrible Dark Mark. "He was branded during the summer, much to my regret..."

Harry deeply exhaled.

"So, now what do we do?"

Lucius took Harry gently by the shoulders and said "We need to stop this."

Harry's green orbs widened.

"W-what? No!" Harry almost sobbed, clinging back to Lucius. "You started this!"

Lucius shook his head and said "We can't – it's for your own safety Harry. From the moment you leave this room, we're no longer seeing each other. Believe me, I don't want to do this either. I...care for you so much. Much more than you can imagine."

Harry was really crying now; his tears were steadily sliding down his face as Lucius said his last words to him.

"Please..." Harry whispered. "Don't do this. First Draco, now you..."

"I know how you feel, Harry." Lucius said softly as he wiped away Harry's tears.

"No you don't!" Harry suddenly fired up, pushing Lucius away. "You're just like Draco. I hate you! I hate you!"

Harry picked up his bag and ran out of the classroom, leaving Lucius behind.

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