Authors Note: Hooray for a new chapter! There is some H/D action in this one and please forgive me if it's horrible. I have never written one for these two so please do tell me if it's bad. Anyway, I hope you enjoy it and please review!! It make me so happy!!
PS: I realized that I forgot to mention a few classes from the beginning of Parent Night. I forgot that there were so many classes taught at Hogwarts so if anyone noted that well I'm sorry, but if you didn't notice, well good for me then :)
Ch. 10
Later in the afternoon Harry managed to send Draco home for a bit to help Scorpius get ready for school and to get some much needed rest. Draco tried to protest, but Harry explained to him that he needed to be rested in order to take care of him. Hermione was in and out all day, but Harry also sent her home for rest and time with her family.
"Hey mate, how are you feeling?" Ron asked as he walked into Harry's room later that evening. He took a seat next to his bed.
"Good. I'm ready to get out of here, but there's no rushing Hermione," He replied with a laugh.
"Well, did you remember everything that happened?" Ron asked.
"Yeah I did," he explained everything that happened after he left them for the kitchens. After he was finished Ron looked deep in thought. "Have you had any luck finding out who may be behind these explosions?"
"No. We even went into the forest and couldn't find anything. They've stopped happening since you got hurt. It's almost like the person behind it got scared or something or maybe it was just some random act of old magic. I don't know, but we haven't found any patterns either. There have been no other acts like this anywhere that we've looked," Ron explained.
Harry furrowed his brow. "How many people know about what happened to me?"
"We've kept it quiet so very few people even know. We sent all the parents home after we took you upstairs so no one aside from us saw you. However, it did make it into the papers, but not where you got injured or how. We told the papers that you were injured in a training exercise. They seemed to be okay with that. Anyway, that's where we are sitting right now," Ron replied.
"Hmm, okay. Have you looked into the new staff?" Harry questioned again.
"Yeah and they seem okay. I mean the DADA professor Carikove has ties to some dark characters, but look at Malfoy, he does too, but he's not a bad guy. Shit, don't tell him I said that (Harry chuckled at this). Anyway, and Avasta she's from way up north and seems to have a really clean history. Everyone else we already know who they are and their past," Ron told him.
"Did you get a bad feeling from this Carikove guy?" Harry asked.
"Yeah, I did. I think everybody probably did, but what can we do about it, but keep an eye on him," Ron said.
"That's true. Well, I'll be there a week so I'll keep an eye on him," Harry said.
Ron raised an eyebrow. "You're supposed to be recovering, not wandering around the castle keeping an eye on the creepy DADA professor. Besides I don't think it's a good idea for many people to know that you're there. The person behind these incidences could come back and take you out personally if that's their goal."
"Ron, you know me, I can't stay away from danger, recovering or not," Harry joked.
"So I've noticed with your choice in lovers," Ron said winking.
Harry stopped smiling and blushed fiercely. "What did you hear?"
"Well, it's not really what I heard per say, but what I've seen. Plus, I talked a bit with Draco and I'm only teasing you. It's cool, as long as you're happy," Ron replied.
"What did he say?" Harry asked not lessening the blush of his face.
"I just flat out asked him because I wanted to know if what I saw between you two was just my imagination and he told me that it wasn't. Besides Harry, anyone could see how much he likes you. He would not leave your side for anything and believe me it was weird because of who he is, but it also made me feel better knowing that he was here with you so I could focus on the case, but don't tell him I said that either," Ron replied giving Harry a slight glare for his laughing.
"I'm just as weirded out as you are about this, but it's different and I like it," Harry replied looking away from Ron.
"Excuse me, do you mind if we come in?" Andromeda asked knocking lightly on the door. Ron turned to look at her.
"No not at all. I need to head home anyway. I'll keep you posted if we have any new developments. I'm glad you're awake, mate," Ron said smiling. He shook hands with Harry and then nodded to Andromeda and Teddy as he left.
"Harry, how are you feeling? We would have been by sooner, but we just now got the message. We've been running errands all day," Andromeda said. Teddy was hanging out close to the door looking worried. Harry looked past Andromeda at him and smiled. Teddy didn't move.
"Is he alright?" Harry asked uncertainly not moving his gaze from Teddy.
Andromeda glanced over her shoulder. "He hasn't said much since you got hurt. I haven't seen him this worried in a long time, if ever. Maybe talking with you will help."
She motioned for Teddy to come over, but he still wouldn't move. She looked back at Harry and shrugged he nodded and she left the room. Teddy didn't take his eyes off of him.
"Teddy, come over here and stop hiding out. I'm not going to break or anything," Harry urged.
Teddy's bottom lip began to quiver and Harry bit his lip knowing what was coming next. Teddy burst into tears and ran to Harry's bed launching himself into his lap. Harry wrapped him in a hug and patted his back fighting back his own tears.
Teddy cried hard for quite some time. After awhile he finally calmed down and Harry thought for a moment that he had fallen asleep. "Teddy, are you feeling better now?" He asked quietly. He nodded. "Want to tell me what's going on?" He nodded again and sat up.
"I thought that you weren't going to wake up even though everyone said that you would and that it was necessary for you to get better. It got me thinking about all the things I've never told you and I thought I wouldn't ever get a chance to," Teddy said.
"Hey, I'm awake now and I'm better so why not tell me now?" Harry suggested.
"The biggest thing is that I've never told you that I love you and that I'm glad that you're my godfather. I wish we could hang out more and that I could hear more stories about when you were growing up and about my parents. I don't want you to be taken away like my parents were and I worry all the time about it," Teddy cried fighting back tears. Harry reached out and hugged him.
"It's okay. I love you too and I am honored to have you as my godson. I'm sorry that I've thrown myself into my work and not spent as much time with you as I should. I guess I didn't realize how much it affects you. You're good at keeping it in, just like your mum. Just like me," Harry replied.
"Well, now we both know," Teddy mumbled against Harry's chest.
"Yes we do and I think that once I'm all done recovering that I am going to take a bit of a vacation from work," Harry said.
Teddy looked up at him and smiled. "I think that's a good idea. Where are you staying while you recover?"
"This is top secret, but I'll be staying at Hogwarts," Harry responded.
Teddy looked at him confused. "Who's going to be watching over you, Madam Pomfrey?"
"No, Draco will be," Harry replied suppressing a smile.
"Oh, okay that'll be nice. Scorpius says he really likes you," Teddy commented.
"I've been hearing that a lot lately. You'll come visit me right?" Harry asked.
"Of course I will and I won't tell anyone that you're there. Let me know when you'll be leaving here and when you're all set up in the castle. I'll come see you first thing," Teddy said.
"I will and Teddy, tell me next time you're feeling upset. Don't keep it in and I'll do the same," Harry told him.
Teddy nodded and hugged him tightly. He smiled and waved as he walked out of the room. Harry smiled and settled back into his pillows. I really want to get out of here, he thought. A mediwitch walked in and checked him over quickly.
"Mister Potter? Healer Granger-Krum just sent word that she's releasing you tonight instead of waiting a couple of more days. She will be here shortly as will Mister Malfoy so that you can be transferred safely to his home," the mediwitch explained.
Harry looked at her perplexed. "Why is she releasing me now?"
"Because Harry, the new term starts tomorrow and we want to make sure everything is set up for you before it gets hectic there. Plus we want to move you when there is the least amount of people in the castle," Hermione replied walking into the room with an overnight bag.
"There's your answer Mister Potter," the mediwitch replied with a desperate attempt at a pleasant smile. Harry looked between the two women and shook his head. Obviously Hermione and this witch had some issue between them. The mediwitch left barely acknowledging Hermione. She went about her business as if she wasn't even bothered by the woman.
"Alright Harry, I saw Andromeda and Teddy on their way out and let them know that we are releasing you tonight. Teddy seemed to be in better spirits then he's been the past few days," Hermione said.
"Well, we had a nice talk about some stuff and I think we are both feeling better about things," Hermione nodded as she busied herself with disconnecting monitors and IVs. "Is there something wrong, Mione?"
Hermione stopped and avoided his eyes. She sighed loudly and wringed her hands together, "Harry, I'm really worried about all of this."
"What, what do you mean?" Harry asked sitting up more on the bed.
"I'm just worried about you being at Hogwarts and I just don't think that this is over even though there hasn't been any activity recently. I am just not feeling comfortable with all this, but on the other hand Draco is my next choice besides me or Ron to take care of you, which is totally weird for me to say so we'll just keep that to ourselves," Hermione said continuing to look nervous.
Harry smiled. "You know Ron said the same kinds of things today about Draco and he told me not to say anything either," he said jokingly.
Hermione glared at him.
"Alright, alright, sorry. Look, I will be safe there okay. We both know that Draco will do everything in his power to keep me safe as will a majority of the people at Hogwarts. They've beefed up security there so it's the safest place to be as always. I will be fine Hermione. Don't worry so much," Harry said patting her hand. She smiled at him and leaned over hugging him tightly.
"I just love you so much and I can't lose you. You're my best friend, you know that," Hermione muttered shedding a few tears.
Harry patted her back and squeezed her tightly. "I love you too Hermione."
"Ahem," came a voice from the doorway. Hermione jerked back jumping slightly. They both turned to the doorway to look at Draco.
"Hey you," Harry said giving him a lopsided smile. Draco was leaning against the door jam and smiled brightly at him.
"Draco, you need to make sure that Harry gets this potion twice a day (she pointed out a bright red bottle) and this one once a day (she pointed to a purple bottle) starting tomorrow. Are you sure you'll be able to handle this?" Hermione said closing the case and handing it to him.
Draco rolled his eyes as he walked over to Harry's bed. Harry had moved to sitting on the edge with his legs dangling over the edge. "Yes, I am a potions master I know the importance of taking potions on time. Don't worry so much. You're going to get premature wrinkles." He smiled at her.
She glared at him and turned back to Harry in a huff. She bent down once again and hugged him tightly kissing him lightly on the cheek. "Take care of yourself and call me if you need anything," she said walking towards the door. "Thank you for doing this Draco. I appreciate it."
"You're welcome."
She nodded and walked out the door.
Draco turned to Harry. "Are you ready?"
"Yeah, more than ever. How are we going to get there?" Harry asked.
"Well we are going to floo to my place and then floo up to the school. Are you going to be okay to walk to the fireplace downstairs?" Draco replied.
Harry nodded and stood up. He wavered a bit and Draco leapt to grab a hold before he fell. Harry gripped his arms. He looked up at him. "Well, ankles a bit tender I guess." Draco looked down at him and pulled him a bit closer. He leaned down and kissed him gently.
"Don't push yourself. We've got plenty of time to get you there," Draco said breaking the kiss. Harry nodded. He stepped gingerly out of Draco's arm and limped to the door. Draco swung Harry's duffel bag over his shoulder and carried the suitcase in the other hand and gently held Harry's arm. He led him to the lift and they traveled down to the first floor. They stopped for Harry to rest his ankle a bit and then continued on. They stepped into the fireplace together and flooed to Draco's home.
They both stepped out of the fireplace. Harry hobbled to the nearest chair and took a seat. "Man, remind me not to be buried by stones again."
Draco grinned and shook his head. "You wouldn't have been if you had listened to me the first time."
Harry waved his hand in disregard. "I'm sorry that I didn't listen, but at least it was because I saw something and I didn't go down there for the hell of it," Harry offered.
"Yeah, okay, whatever you say. I'm going to grab some clothes and I'll be back down," Draco said walking towards the stairs. Harry nodded and watched him head up the stairs. He leaned his head back and closed his eyes. After a few minutes he heard Draco coming down the stairs.
"Are you ready?" Harry asked sleepily.
"Yeah, let's go." They walked over to the fireplace and flooed into Draco's office. Draco pointed through a doorway and Harry walked through it. The room was made into a bedroom and sitting room with a fireplace. A bathroom was straight ahead and to the left and there was a wardrobe and a dresser on opposite walls. The bed was rather large and looked much more inviting then the hospital bed that Harry had spent the past few days in. He walked over and ran his hand over the comforter and sighed contentedly.
Draco walked over setting their bags on the bed. Harry opened his bag and pulled out a pair of pajama pants. Without thinking of who was in the room with him he slipped his shirt over his head and began unbuttoning his jeans. Draco stopped and stared at him, his mouth suddenly going dry. The muscles in Harry's back tensed with every movement and Draco felt a familiar twitch in his groin. He watched as Harry slipped his jeans down nearly taking his boxer's with them. Draco groaned and bit down on his fist as he saw the top part of Harry's nicely toned ass. Harry turned to face him.
"You okay?" He asked. Draco's eyes were a deep gray which Harry realized was his doing. He glanced down realizing that he had nearly stripped in front of him. He blushed and quickly slipped the pajama pants on. Draco shook his head and quickly walked over to the couch conjuring up a blanket and pillow. He got under the blankets without changing. Harry walked over to him and stood at the end of the couch. The fire light was bouncing off his sun kissed skin drawing Draco's eyes slowly up to Harry's. "What are you doing?"
"I, uh, am going to sleep here on the couch so that you can sleep in the bed," Draco said lamely.
Harry looked back at the bed and then the couch. "The bed is big enough for the both of us. There is no reason to sleep here. I know the bed is definitely more comfortable and plus if I need you, you'll be right there next to me. I won't have to go so far." He grinned at him.
"Well, I won't be too far away. I mean I don't want to accidentally kick your ankle or something while I'm asleep. Its fine, the couch is quite comfortable." Draco buried into the couch more to prove it was comfortable enough. Harry just stared at him when an idea came to him.
"Okay, well good night then and thanks for taking me in," He said as he walked over to the bed.
"Not a problem, good night." Draco turned to the fire and silently cursed himself for not getting in bed with Harry. He listened to Harry shift in the bed and imagined his warm body against his own. The twitch in his groin came back and he silently damned it to hell for causing him problems.
After several minutes, Draco heard nothing, but soft breathing coming from Harry.
"Draco! I need you now! Come here!" Harry yelled out of nowhere. Draco leapt out of bed and ran over to the bed utterly panicked.
"What is it?!" He cried reaching out and feeling around Harry's body. Suddenly he felt Harry's hands grip his arms and pull him down on top of him with surprising strength. Draco let out a yelp as he landed on him. Harry reached up and kissed him roughly on the lips. Draco gasped and tried to pull back, but Harry reached a hand up and held his head in place, intensifying the kiss. Draco widened his eyes in surprise and then closed them letting out a pleasurable moan.
Harry and Draco kissed madly for several minutes. Harry eventually pushed him to the right and rolled on top of him. He left Draco's lips and began kissing his neck roughly. Draco moaned loudly and bucked up into Harry. He could feel Harry smiling against his neck.
"Do you think your okay enough to do this?" Draco asked with a hint of concern.
"Shh," Harry replied as he brought a finger to Draco's lips. He slipped his hands under Draco's shirt and lifted it over his head. He kissed his lips gently and kissed his way down his chest. Draco bucked against him again when Harry grazed a nipple. "Oh gods, Harry," Draco muttered.
Harry smiled again and continued kissing down to the top of Draco's pants. Draco opened his eyes wide as Harry slipped his hand over the bulge that was aching to get out of its confinement. Harry gently rubbed his package and Draco began moving against his hand letting out several quiet moans. Harry moved his hand away and Draco let out an annoyed sound. He looked up at him and lifted an eyebrow. Draco blushed and shook his head apologetically. Harry did not take his eyes off of Draco's as he undid his pants. He slipped them down and Draco gave him an apprehensive look. Harry just smirked.
Harry reached into Draco's boxers and gripped his hard cock momentarily distracted by the size and feel of it. Draco stifled a loud moan with his hands and shuddered at the feel of Harry's warm hand. Harry rubbed him for a few moments and then went back to kissing his stomach. He hovered above Draco's cock and licked his lips nervously. He took a deep breath and chanced a glance up at him. His eyes were filled with lust. He turned back to the task at hand, but stopped at the feel of Draco's hand against his head.
"Harry, are you sure about this? You don't have to if you don't-oh gods," Draco murmured as he felt Harry's warm mouth engulf him at once. He fought the urge to buck into Harry's mouth. Harry expertly moved his mouth and tongue up and down together, swirling it here and there. Draco was literally shaking with waves of pleasure. Harry felt Draco's cock begin to pulsate.
"Harry, I'm going to cum," He whispered. Harry smiled and continued. He upped the pace gaining confidence from the way Draco moved beneath him. Finally, Draco moved his hand from Harry's head and gripped the sheets on both sides of him and came. He moaned loudly and bucked into Harry's mouth as Harry swallowed every last drop. Draco sighed and closed his eyes and panted loudly. Harry sat back on his knees smiling. He cast a quick cleaning spell on Draco and crawled up next to him tenderly kissing his lips.
"Where did you learn how to do that?" Draco asked breathlessly and in-between kisses.
"I don't know, I just started trying some things and waited for your response to see if you liked it or not," Harry replied. He rested his head on Draco's chest.
"Why did you do it?" Draco asked.
"For a couple of reasons, you were being extremely cute earlier and it really turned me on that you were watching me undress and mostly it's one of my ways of saying thanks for staying by my side and saving me," Harry explained.
"Well you're welcome. And one of your ways?" Draco asked lifting an eyebrow. Harry looked up at him and kissed him hard on the lips.
"Yes, one of my ways," He replied.
"When will I get to know these other ways of saying thanks?" Draco asked slyly.
"You'll find out soon enough. Good night Draco," Harry said as he slid under the covers and nuzzled into Draco's chest.
Draco wrapped his arm around him and pulled him closer. He kissed the top of his head. "You'll be here when I wake up won't you?" He asked a bit nervously.
Harry felt his face grow hot and he turned his head to look at him. Draco's face showed a hint of hurt by Harry's actions a few days before. He searched his eyes for a moment becoming overwhelmed with his feelings of the man before him. His green eyes sparkled and he knew that this was where he belonged. This was where he wanted to be.
"I'm not going anywhere," Harry whispered and Draco smiled brightly his gray eyes sparkling with Harry's and he leaned down and kissed him gently. They parted and pulled each other even closer and drifted off into a blissful sleep.
Author's Note: Okay, so your thoughts are very much appreciated and yes I do have a life, but I just spend all of it posting HP stories hahaha. Hope you enjoyed this chapter and again please tell me what you thought of the H/D scene :)