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Harry, now being called Dion again as they were back at school, smiled down at the sleeping form of Draco, it was rare that he got to see Draco like this peaceful and relaxed. His shield always got to protect him, Dion always saw him as the strong protector and Draco wouldn't let him see anything else. Dion remembered that was exactly why he was doing what he was planning tonight. He wanted to show them that he could be strong as well. He bit his lip, hoping that they wouldn't be too upset with him as he kissed Draco's lips tenderly. Then wrapped a warm cloak around his body and slipped out of the dorm.
Dion had been aware that a certain Ronald Weasley was up to no good. The red head had been on his 'list' since the dress comment, but he hadn't noted the boy as dangerous, only stupid. Now however he was preparing to review that assessment. Ron had lately been keeping a very close eye on Severus. He told his friend Hermione Granger, whom he had saved from a mountain troll, that Severus was trying to steal the Sorcerer's Stone. Dion knew that the very thought of that was ridiculous, but that didn't mean someone else was after the stone, it only meant that Ron had the wrong idea.
Because of these suspicions things had become difficult for both Severus as well as Draco and Dion. With the nosey Gryffindors about Severus wasn't able to sneak off to Malfoy Manor to see Frank and Dion and Draco were not able to express themselves without the threat of being caught. When Draco suggested that they only kiss in the dorms when the others were asleep from now on Dion decided to set his high heeled foot down and settle this once and for all.
Harry watched as Ron and Hermione snuck past the sleeping dog. He smirked when the spell on the harp stopped and they escaped screaming from the jaws that went clamping down on them. Harry waited until they moved to the next level before refreshing the spell and following after.
When he became tangled in the vines he panicked for a moment until he felt their grip on him tighten and he remembered that it was Devil's Snare. He relaxed his body and fell with an indignant grunt as he fell to the floor. He straightened his uniform, glad to get it dirty than one of his other dresses before continuing to follow them. He had no interest in protecting them, but if the stone went missing than Severus would be suspected, something that would not do for Dion.
Back at the Slytherin tower Draco smiled sleepily after feeling a kiss on his lips and turned to wrap his arm around Dion to bring him close to his chest. The bed had slowly grown cold and he wanted Dion's body warmth to chase away the evening chill. He frowned when his arm met empty air. Slowly his eyes opened and he realized that the bed was empty, he sat up and looked around panic growing in his chest when he saw Dion's cloak was gone and his nightgown laid lovingly over the chair where he kept his uniform "No…" he pleaded softly.
Dion continued to follow after the Gryffindors; he cast disillusion spells so they would not see him follow them through the steps. He was pleased so far with the plan, at least until the chess game where Ron foolishly sacrificed himself so that Hermione could deliver the killing blow. He saw her debate over her fallen friend, wondering whether or not she should take him to the infirmary or continue the quest to protect the stone.
She decided to risk Ron's anger than his life and carried him back through the way they came. Dion was happy to find that the Potions trial was next and passed it easily enough on his own. Leading him to find Professor Quirrell standing before the mirror mumbling to himself. "I see myself holding the stone…but what does that mean?!"
Dion mentally rolled his eyes, how could the Defense professor be so inept? Dion didn't believe that the man had come up with the idea to take the stone by himself, yet couldn't figure out who was helping him. Dion's belief was founded as the man talked it became obvious that someone was replying to him.
It was then that Dion looked in the mirror himself and saw his own reflection, though it was hidden from Quirrell's sight. In his reflection he was dressed in much better, not to mention clean, clothes with his hair perfectly arranged, in his hand was a glittering stone that his reflection self winked at him and put in his pocket. As the reflection did so Dion felt a weight in his own pocket and smirked when he realized the trick, it was to want the stone, but not want to use it.
He turned and left quietly, he was certain that Granger would have gone to get Dumbledore by now and he had no interest being around when the old man came. He traveled back through the trials as he climbed out of the trap door he saw that 'Fluffy' was asleep because Hagrid was talking soothingly to the dog. He wondered what he should do with the stone he thought about setting it down for them to find then realized that the stone would improve Frank's research. He smirked and put the stone back in his pocket, cast a disillusion spell and snuck out.
Dion made his way back to the Slytherin rooms, smirking and rather pleased with himself. He planned on taking a shower and slipping into bed next to Draco to catch up on the rest of his beauty sleep. He had a suspicion that tomorrow classes would be cancelled as the teachers dealt with the aftermath of the Sorcerer's stone incident. However when he entered Slytherin tower he found a very much awake and angry Draco waiting for him, Dion sighed, so much for his shower…
Draco cast a silencing charm so that they wouldn't wake up anyone else before he took Dion by his cloak and pushed him up against the wall, too angry to even speak. He knew that he was being too rough with his princess, but he really couldn't help it. He had been terrified when he had woken up and found Dion gone. He had been so scared he had even owled his father, something which could have disastrous results for both of them.
Dion whimpered when he was pushed up against the wall. He knew that he should have told Draco, even if he hadn't let the blond come along at least Draco would have known where he was, but he was afraid that Draco wouldn't let him go at all, and that would have ruined everything.
"Where were you?" Draco said softly as he loosened his hold of Dion but still did not let him go. He buried his face in Dion's neck and took in the sweet scent of his princess, reminding himself that Dion was alive and well. He wrapped his arms around Dion and pulled him closer. He wanted to feel the other warm body against his own.
Dion's eyes softened and he gently ran his fingers through Draco's hair and explained gently "I followed Ron and Hermione, those foolish Gryffindors were trying to keep the Sorcerer's Stone safe and I went along to make sure that it was all taken care of." Dion nuzzled Draco and said softly "I'm sorry…"
Draco didn't want to admit it, but it was nice to hear Dion being vulnerable again. Ever since Christmas Dion had become a little devious, and it made him even more appealing than his shyness ever did .He had become afraid that Dion would no longer need his 'shield' but feeling Dion tremble against him he realized that everything was still the same.
Dion looked up as Draco gently lifted his chin and tried desperately to keep the tears in his eyes rather than letting them fall so that they wouldn't ruin his makeup. "I…I just don't want to be a useless little princess Draco…It's amazing that I have you and Lucius to begin with…I don't think I can stand to lose either of you…So I'm trying to become stronger like…like..a Slytherin Princess should."
Draco smiled his confidence back as he leaned in and gently kissed Dion's lips "You don't ever have to worry about that okay?" He kissed Dion again, thrilled to hear that Dion wasn't growing away from him, but trying to become stronger for him. He wrapped his arms around Dion and pulled the pretty boy closer and murmured "I owled papa…so we might want to sleep before he gets here…" He added a nervous laugh as he thought of his father's reaction.
Dion winced and nodded, it was best to get sleep while they could, Lucius would not be pleased with either of his dolls when he found out what had happened. Dion smiled as he looked down into his pocket at the glittering red stone and thought it was worth it. His father's research would develop exponentially with this little 'present'.
The next day it was heard around the school that the brave Gryffindors saved the Sorcerer's stone from Professor Quirrell. This made Dion pout, he wasn't surprised at the announcement but he thought it was very unsatisfactory that they had not mentioned that the stone was missing. He sighed and looked up at Dumbledore out of the corner of his eyes, he should have expected as much from the man.
Dumbledore smiled at his students as they were reassured the danger had past. He didn't know where the Sorcerer's Stone had gone but he wasn't worried as the mirror would only give it to a person who wanted it but didn't want to use it. His eyes narrowed when he looked down at Dion Malfoy, he was naturally cautious about all the dark families that he knew, but he was unsure where this Malfoy's loyalties lay. He continued to stare thoughtfully at the boy, thinking his attention was unnoticed.
Severus watched the Headmaster with a wary look in his eyes. He knew the look on the Headmaster's face and knew that it would not benefit the person it was aimed at. Severus shivered remembering how many times that same look had been directed at him. He looked to see if Draco had noticed the extra attention and was pleased to see the expression Draco was wearing. The boy was smart enough to sense the danger that was currently aimed at them, or rather, Dion.
Dion was about to get up from breakfast, his perfectly curled hair pulled out of the way by a satin green tie. He tossed his hair over his shoulder and was slightly started when he saw someone standing behind him. He turned and gave a polite smile as he said "Excuse me Headmaster Dumbledore…I didn't see you there."
Draco inwardly cursed, he had alerted Dion that Dumbledore's attention was on them and they had planned to escape, but it seemed the old coot was ahead of them. He wanted to take Dion's hand and pull him away, but knew that he could not with the Professor standing there.
"Oh it's quite alright Mr. Malfoy, in fact I wanted to have a word with you, I should have spoken to you at the beginning of the year but some rather pressing matters demanded my attention…However that does not excuse me ignoring the needs of my students. I am aware that you have only recently come to England I want to make sure that you are settled well…perhaps we can arrange for you along with your guardian to have tea with me before school gets out for summer?"
Dion's face was perfectly thoughtful but inside there was a devious smile spreading across his lips. The Headmaster wanted to see his guardian? Well that could very well arranged "Of course professor, let me send and owl to my father and I'll see if he can come in sometime this week." He smiled when the Headmaster gave a pleased nod and went off.
Draco looked at Dion with shock "You certainly aren't thinking about…" He had to stifle a laugh when Dion nodded seriously and said "Well he wants to meet my guardian…"
Over at Malfoy Manor Lucius was looking thoughtfully though fully agitated at the letter his Dragon had sent him in the middle of the night. When he had gotten it he had readied himself to go to Hogwarts in a half an hour, but then a second letter had arrived meekly saying that everything was taken care of. He frowned, the first letter Draco had written was anxious as it described waking up in the middle of the night to find Dion missing and the bed cold signifying that he had been gone for several hours. The second letter was penned hesitantly saying that Dion had returned from following after some Gryffindors and was fine, the adventure would be fully explained later it said.
Lucius sat back in his seat thoughtfully as he penned his own letter, it was rather to the point but anyone would be tense after the night he had. He explained to his dolls that he would be getting a full explanation when they returned for the summer break and that he would not appreciate a repeat of this in the future. He sent it off and was once again thoughtful as he thought of his Dolls return for the summer.
Frank was in bed with Rocky, enjoying all the perks of his little creation. He was lazily stroking his fingers through Rocky's soft hair. He found himself missing his other bedmate but cheered up at the thought that Severus would be returning to them soon. His train of thought was interrupted when an owl flew through the open window and dropped off a letter. Frank frowned wondering who it was from but then smiled brightly when he recognized his Harry's writing. He gave an excited little squeal as he sat up and read the letter over. "OH…so this Dumbledore fellow wants to see that my Harry is happily settled and wants to have tea with his guardian?" A dark smile crossed the red painted lips as he said to himself "Well that can very well be arranged."
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