Harry sent a panicked look at his Uncle and Remus, when Kreacher appeared. The words that a Malfoy were here and wanting into the house, sent shivers up and down his back. He had been assured the wards would keep them out, and the elves would as well. Dobby never liked Lucius, Harry learned he was a Black elf to begin with. And Kreacher liked few people, and only took orders from Harry, and Severus it seemed. Kritter was just happy to be summoned from the manner, and was not about to do anything to be sent back. He had thought he left the Malfoys behind, well until school. He knew Lucius would not give up, and he was reminded about the contract, but for now.

Severus shared a look with Remus, and he too was confused. He knew Lucius would not wait until school, but thought he would wait a few days. He would be hurting from what happened, and not wanting to show his face. Or so Severus had thought, and he usually knew Lucius well.

Harry went to leave. "He came."

Severus tried to calm him. "He cannot enter."

Remus looked at Kreacher. "You are not to allow Lucius even on the porch."

Kreacher shook his head. "It not be former Lord Malfoy."

Harry was confused. "Former?"

Remus reminded him. "His father is alive."

Severus looked at the elf. "You said a Malfoy."

Kreacher nodded. "One be a Black. I should be letting in, but you say no Malfoys, but he is a Black."

Harry was too tired. "A Black?"

Severus understood. "My godson. Draco is here?"

Kreacher nodded. "He be here. He with Dobby."

Harry sighed. "He can be allowed in the house."

Severus stopped. "How did he come? You said there were two."

Kreacher bowed. "Lord Malfoy also."

Harry was shocked. "Abraxas is here."

Severus turned to Harry. "It is your choice on both."

Draco's mother was a Black, but he was a Malfoy, and he didn't have the right to just enter. Harry could deny any Black the right to be here, Black manor or any of the houses. Severus was surprised as they were, that his godson had come. Draco was a good kid, and he had brought Harry help though. He and Harry had been getting along better, and he knew Draco was angry at his father about what had happened.

Harry was not sure about either of them being here, but he was reminded Draco had helped him. And that he was his Uncle's godson, and he knew that should mean something to him. He was not about to allow Lucius here, but the other two he did.

Draco and his grandsire came into the den. "Not sure you'd let us in."

Severus reminded him. "There is good reason for the wards."

Abraxas looked at Harry. "He will not hurt you again."

Harry was pale. "You have his word on that?"

Draco heard the tone. "Uncle Sev left him a lot to think on."

Abraxas swore to Harry. "I will never let him hurt you."

Harry drew back. "You can try."

Abraxas promised again. "He will not."

Harry reminded him. "The contract."

Abraxas gently reminded him. "He is not the only option."

Draco surprised him. "I'd, to save you that."

Harry smirked. "I thought you said you'd rather go muggle."

Abraxas reminded him. "It's almost two years."

Severus turned to his godson. "Your father knows you are here?"

Draco reminded him. "You are my joint guardian."

Severus saw Harry's look. "For the war."

Remus suggested. "I am sure more dinner could be brought."

Harry saw all eyes on him, and he nodded in agreement. He had allowed them in, and he didn't seem to be in a rush to drive them out now. Draco had an odd guardianship arrangement. Even when his mother was alive, Severus had a legal role as a guardian to his godson. Usually it was only one when the parents were dead, like Harry. But Lucius had done it, so that during the war time, Severus could protect Draco.

Abraxas turned to Harry after dinner. "I'd like to remain."

Harry was on edge. "You have a town house."

Draco spoke. "I'd like time with him. And I'd have to go back to Dad."

Abraxas reminded Harry. "He is legally here because of your Uncle."

Severus stepped in. "I will go…."

Harry cut him off. "You can both remain."

Draco smiled a little. "Maybe can teach you chess better."

Harry managed a small laugh. "Good luck with that, Ron has tried."

Abraxas stopped Harry up stairs later. "I hoped we could talk."

Harry turned. "I thought you'd be with Draco."

Abraxas reminded him. "He is not the only reason I stay."

Harry smirked. "Your first day of freedom in twenty years, I'd think you'd be out."

Abraxas shook his head. "I have all the company I want."

Harry reminded him. "I return to school soon."

Abraxas smiled a little. "More incentive."

Harry pulled back. "I have already been man-handled by one Malfoy tonight."

Abraxas was a bit hurt. "I will never hurt you."

Harry pulled back. "Your son said the same thing."

Abraxas swore. "I would rather die than hurt you."

Severus had appeared as Harry disappeared into a room. "After Lucius, you have quite the uphill battle."

It would never have been easy, he had known that from the star. Unlike his son, he did not care about the contract. He wanted Harry to love him, and want to be with him, not simply to remain free. His son had hurt Harry both physically and emotionally, and made it hard for all of them. Harry had already been upset and scared, and Lucius had increased that. Abraxas though planned to prove to Harry he could be patient.

Severus smiled a touch when Abraxas asked about the room. "You are not the only painting he likes to speak to."


Lucius was not amused, with his son, his father or his so called brother to say the least. He was in London, but he had been turned away from the house. And he had been informed by the bank and ministry his father was back from the dead, and he was no longer Lord Malfoy. He had his trust fund and the manor, and he was still head of his company. But he no longer had a seat on the governors, and an in with the school. He knew his dad and the others were counting on it, to keep Harry away from him, but he was not done. He was not to be kept away.

Harry and Draco headed for the train on the first of the year. They were by no means friends, but the last ten days had helped more than the summer. Severus had agreed to train them both, with the help of Abraxas and Remus.

Harry eyed Abraxas. "You are coming?"

Abraxas nodded. "I am."

Remus reminded him. "So Lucius can't."

Draco nodded. "A school governor."

Harry pointed out. "One has never lived at school."

Abraxas agreed. "But my son convinced the others it was a good idea."

Remus added. "It will allow me to teach."

Severus reminded him. "Now parents know about full moons."

Harry smiled a little. "I am glad you will be at school."

Remus kissed his head. "I am happy too."

Severus motioned. "You boys should get on."

Harry nodded. "I haven't been so anxious for school in a long time."

Severus looked at Abraxas. "I have heard nothing from Lucius."

Abraxas understood his meaning. "I am concerned as well."

Lucius was not one to go down without a fight, both his brother and father knew that. It was not simply about the hex, but that was a part. Lucius wanted Harry, and he was convinced he still had some chance in this. He would not be kept from Harry forever, and they were wondering when he would make the next move. Harry had been reluctant to leave the house for school shopping, but they had convinced him to go. Tonks had come with them, off the clock, but she was still an auror. She didn't know it all, but was very protective of Harry.

Harry was happy to find his friends and spend the train ride with them. He had seen them through the summer from time to time, including shopping, but not as much as other summers. They knew most of what happened, including Abraxas.

Ron was surprised when they went into the hall later. "I am seeing blondes."

Harry smirked. "I told you he was teaching."

Hermione shook her head. "Not the one he was talking about."

Ron agreed. "What is Lucius doing here?"

Harry went pale. "I have no idea."

Remus appeared at his side before sorting. "Albus will speak with us after dinner."

Harry nodded but asked. "Did you know?"

Remus assured him. "We were all as shocked."

Ron groaned. "Three generations of them."

Hermione reminded Ron. "Harry has to marry one."

Harry agreed with Ron. "I don't need reminding."

Hermione squeezed his hand. "It will work out."

Albus eventually presented Lucius. "And helping Professor Lupin on full moons and with senior classes, Professor Malfoy."

Harry gawked when he herd Lucius would teach senior levels. "This is a bad dream."

After dinner, when the others headed for the dorm, Harry headed with his godfather and Uncle up to the office All three Malfoys came, and from the look on Draco and Abraxas, both were surprised and not very happy either. Draco had not spoken to his dad since the hex, he was angry as well. Albus was no more happy about this, but his hands had been tied, and he hoped to calm it.

Remus asked. "What is he doing here?"

Abraxas agreed. "I am the school governor."

Albus sighed. "Lucius had already been offered a teaching job."

Severus smirked. "As a governor."

Lucius shook his head. "Not at all."

Harry was upset. "I can't be in his class."

Albus assured him. "He will not touch you."

Harry was shaken. "He did before."

Severus was not pleased. "The school governors….."

Lucius handed him a contract. "Signed by the minister of magic."

Remus snarled at Lucius. "You touch him, even Cornelius won't save you."

Abraxas agreed. "That man forgets himself."

Lucius had been reminded, that he had power beyond his title. He had tripled his trust fund, and turned Malfoy industries into what it was. And his contacts in business and the ministry were not bound to his title, as his father seemed to think. Cornelius had only been too happy to help. The man usually preferred those with a title, but Lucius had a special power over him. Lucius was not going down without a fight.

Lucius got up close to his father as they left. "I told you I'd not let you have him without a fight. "

An: So both Malfoys at school and Lucius determined to still win.

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