Chapter eleven

After Hermione, Ron and Ginny left, Draco said he needed to go do some shopping.

'I need a few things, why don't we go together?'

'You know a lot of people don't like gay men, especially showing their gay.'

'What people think of me has never worried me Dry. I've had people talking and writing about me for years, I learned to ignore it. But you aren't going to hide this, are you?'

Draco could tell Harry was upset, so he slipped his arms around Harry's waist, 'No, I'm not, we're together and you're friends seemed fine, even Ron by the time he left. It's just your Harry Potter, the saviour,' Draco saw Harry grimace, 'You are and you have to accept that, so you're known and the moment people see us together, it will mean a lot of attention.'

'I know, but they will just have to accept it. I don't want to hide this Draco, don't let anyone make you hide who you truly are.'

'Alright, then let's go shopping, I need to look for a Christmas gift for mother and I want some new clothes.'

Harry chuckled, 'What is it with you and clothes, you're worse than a woman.'

'Hey,' Draco glared, 'I am not, I just like clothes.'

Harry noticed a look from Draco, 'And what else, I can tell you're up to something.'

'Well, you looked great in those clothes you wore when we went out. Why don't you get some more while we're out?'

'Oh, so that's your plan, to make me dress better.'

Draco playfully punched Harry's arm, 'No, you can dress anyway you want, or undressed is even better,' Draco smirked, 'I like you the way you are.'

'Okay, because I like my jeans, but I will buy some nicer stuff. I'm sure we'll go out again, at some point.'

'We will, we can't spend all our time in bed shagging.'

'It would be nice though.'

'Let's go Harry or I'll never get your out of here,' Draco and Harry stepped outside and, Harry slipped his arms around Draco's waist, 'Let's go buy a shit load of clothes.'

Harry chuckled, nodded, and tightened his hold as Draco turned and they apparated away from Godric's Hollow.

Harry and Draco got a lot of looks, some people smiled at Harry, like always, but they did get a lot of disgusted look. Harry shrugged, but never let Draco go and he never let Harry go. They did bump into some of Harry's friends, who all looked surprised at who Harry was with. But when they saw the way Harry treated Draco, they seemed to accept that he was gay and he was with Draco Malfoy.

Over the next couple of weeks, Harry and Draco were hardly ever apart. They spent almost every night together, sometimes at Harry's other times at Draco's home. With it being so cold, they loved to cuddle up together in front of the fire and they were really starting to get to know each other.

Hermione had visited to tell Harry that her parents were coming over to visit before Hermione went back to Hogwarts. So Harry said he'd organise a party so her parents could meet all their friends. Even though the time they get here it wouldn't be as cold, but Harry decided to get a marquee and place warming charms all around it. Even though his house was big enough, he thought people might like the extra space. Harry told Draco to invite some of his friends and he would give Draco a note so they could get in.

What Harry didn't say was that he would redo the fidelius charm after the party. After all the years of danger, Harry just liked to be cautious, especially when it came to Slytherin's. He always knew Draco never wanted to be part of that, but he was never sure about the others. He'd wait until after the party then explain to Draco what he had done.

Mrs. Weasley invited Harry and Draco to Christmas dinner, but Harry explained that he was spending it with Draco and his mother. Snape who was spending a lot of time with Narcissa and Draco now he could so he'll be there as well. Since Harry and Draco were a couple, he thought he should spend such a special day with them and he wanted to spend it with Draco.

Harry didn't say he was nervous about seeing Charlie even though Ginny told him that Charlie promised not to say anything about their one night together. Harry did promise to go over to the Burrow that evening to see everyone. He said it wouldn't feel right not to see the Weasley's on Christmas day or spend time with Hermione and Ron, who were always together at Christmas.

Even though Harry's friends had accepted his relationship with Draco, he told Harry that he should go to the Burrow alone, that he would stay with his mother, he didn't want her alone on Christmas night. But hoped Harry would come to his place later that night, which of course Harry promised to be there.

After an enjoyable Christmas day with Draco and his mother and Snape, which had surprised Harry that Snape had been pleasant, he left to head to the Burrow. When he got there he was pulled aside by Charlie who tried to kiss him.

'Charlie, no, I'm in a relationship now, with Draco. Ginny told me she explained.'

'Yeah, she did, but I figured you wouldn't mind going again. We had a good time Harry, we can do it again.'

'To be honest Charlie, between the alcohol and how aggressive you are, I never got the chance to explain. I had already started to develop feelings for Draco. So let's just stay friends, okay.'

'Yeah, sure, if that's what you want. But if you change your mind, let me know. I wouldn't mind shagging you again.'

'I'm with Draco and I hope to always be with him. You like the casual lifestyle Charlie, that's not who I am. I bet your mother wants you to settle down though.'

Charlie rolled his eyes, 'She's always on about that, but I'm not interested. I like getting as much arse as I can, so let me know if I can have yours again,' Charlie slapped Harry on his arse then walked off.

'Blimey, he's so aggressive,' Harry shook his head then turned to go talk to Hermione and saw Draco at the door, 'Hey,' Harry saw his look and realised he'd overheard. When Draco went to leave Harry raced outside after him, 'Draco, please, it was before we got together.'

'You made me believe you hadn't done anything. I thought you hated lying, that in a relationship you had to be honest. Well you weren't honest with me Harry.'

'Please Draco, I was going to tell you, but I wasn't sure how you would take it. Don't let something that happened before we got together ruin this.'

'I don't know if I can trust you Harry. I'm going home, don't come over.' Draco went to move but Harry grabbed his hand, 'Don't, I need to think.'

'Dray, please, I'm sorry baby,' Harry felt himself choking up, 'It was before, I never cheated on you, I wouldn't do that.'

'I know that, but you weren't honest with me either. Now I'm going,' Draco moved Harry's hand then quickly apparated away.

Harry stood staring at the spot Draco had been standing, 'Dray,' Harry angrily wiped the tears that had started to fall down his face. He didn't want to go back in, so he thought about what he wanted to say, then cast his patronus before leaving. After Harry showered, he curled up in bed and pulled the other pillow over. He could smell Draco and just hoped he would forgive him for not telling him about Charlie.

Harry couldn't get to sleep, all he kept thinking about was the look on Draco's face. He got back up, put his robe on and went downstairs where he poured himself a large glass of firewhiskey.

The following morning, Hermione, Ron and Ginny stepped into Harry's house and instantly saw him sprawled out on the sofa and an empty bottle of firewhiskey on the floor.

'Something definitely happened, Harry normally wouldn't drink like that,' Hermione knelt down near Harry and gently touched his shoulder,' Harry,' she said softly.

'Hmmm,' Harry murmured but his arm came up and brushed Hermione's hand away, 'Dray,' Harry murmured sleepily then slowly opened his eyes, 'Hermione,' he squinted.

'Yes, seems you got drunk last night and never made it to bed.'

Harry looked around, 'Yeah, drunk,' he pushed himself up to his feet, then swayed, 'I think I'm still drunk,' he reached out and grabbed Ron's shoulder, 'Fuck.'

'Why, what happened Harry?' Hermione saw Harry's face fall, 'Did something happen between you and Draco?'

Harry's face broke then he hurried away from his friends and up the stairs, slamming his bedroom door.

'This doesn't look good, Hermione make some coffee for him, I'll go see if he'll tell me what's going on,' Ginny said sadly then went up the stairs. She gave a gentle knock on Harry's bedroom door, then opened it. She heard Harry in the bathroom, being sick. She stood just out of sight and waited until Harry finished. When it was quiet, Ginny stuck her head around the door and saw Harry sitting on the cold floor.