This couldn't be happening. Until Oliver he hid he was sick for six months. He knew he should have gone to one of the other homes he had. He hadn't wanted to leave Teddy though who he already felt such guilt over how little time he spent with him. He was a fool to believe he could trust them not to tell. He couldn't allow Molly and Andromeda to be worried about him. They had their real families to look after.
For a moment the resolve of the other two slipped. Harry looked ready to jump out the window. He could not seem to understand that he was family. Molly and Andromeda may have had their own families to worry about but Harry was part. Just like he called Remus dad you didn't need to share blood to be family.
Harry pled one last time "Please I can't tell them. I won't burden them."
George spoke "If it was my mum who had cancer would you be there for her? Or would you say it was not your job?"
Harry shook his head "Of course I would be with her. But that is different."
There was no doubt if the tables were turned Harry wouldn't think twice to be there for them. He would have been there for Ron even though he was a jerk lately. Harry always thought it was his place to take care of every one. He was usually so strong but even he was allowed to be sick. He would find if he let them in that there were others beyond Remus who could be there. He could lean on them and not worry they would allow him to fall.
Draco remained out of it. He made himself clear to Harry he was here as a friend and not as a healer. Like when Oliver and George found out this nothing changed. This was something Harry needed and which George had to handle now.
George stopped Harry "It is no different. How would you feel if mum died and you didn't know she was sick?"
Harry was not giving in "I am not dying."
George and Draco both clarified and told him they knew that. But Harry had barely begun his treatment and he had a long road ahead of him. As much as Kreacher cleaned to keep out germs and he slept he needed to have so much more then this.
George made him sit "Be honest. If you can honestly tell me you wouldn't feel better with mum cooking you soup and the family with you I will back off."
Harry shook his head "It would be nice but no. No I won't burden your family with my illness."
George was growing exasperated with Harry even though he knew he shouldn't. He wished Fred was here. He of course always wished his twin hadn't been killed but there were always moments that brought the pain up more. Harry being ill and the twins were of course it now. If Harry had been able to lean on any one near as much as Remus it was Fred. Ron may have been thought to be the closest but George knew better.
George was all that was left "Stop this. This is about you. For once think about yourself. What do you need? For heavens sake be selfish for once."
Harry would not look up "I don't want to do this alone."
George kissed his head "Then you won't. Let us worry about you for a change."
He knew some of the family was home and it wouldn't take much to bring the others. George would go home and tell them. He was sure Molly would have Harry living at the Burrow in no time. Harry would still have Oliver and the others but it could not hurt to have more. As he was leaving he included his mum would not mind having guests come see him. For Harry they would make an exception to the no Malfoy rule.
Draco cut him off when alone "No you don't. I am not going to vanish because of some red heads. I recall a promise to come for another movie."
Molly was worried when her and Andromeda couldn't find Harry. The floo call from George only brought up more panic for her. She knew something was wrong when he asked her to get the whole family. It was a weekend so Arthur was home. Percy and Ron lived in town but Charlie and Bill came as well. Fleur was the only one who seemed to have a clue. Or at least she wasn't surprised this was about Harry.
The whole family was waiting for George and his wife to come. Ted had been called and he brought Teddy with him. The couple cared about Harry as much as the family did. Ron was stewing as he had better things to do with his day off.
Ron got up to go "Tell George I am not waiting all day. Harry probably has run off with some new boyfriend. The spoiled little playboy cares only about himself."
George cut him off "I think you are talking about yourself Ron. If you got your head out of your ass you would see Harry is ill."
Shock ran through the room as they knew it could not be good. George would not have called them if it was minor. Fleur was reminded of how clammy she thought him and the others all thought back. George explained Harry having stage three cancer and about his treatments. He admitted how he found out and that Harry was not wanting to burden them. He felt such guilt about Teddy most of all as he wanted to be there for him more.
Andromeda should have known. She had told herself Harry was just living for once but she knew that was not him. She knew how serious he took his promise to his dad .She understood finally why he was so distant. It was not just about baby germs but not wanting Teddy to get attached.
Molly was as expected "Go back and bring him on the bus. I will have Ginny's old room made up for him. I am not about to allow him to live alone in the flat."
George didn't argue "I told him you would say that. I should tell you Draco is both his healer and a friend."
Molly and Arthur both shook it off. Draco was a good man and his dad even saved Charlie in battle. Harry could have any company he wanted. She wanted Harry as comfortable and happy as possible while he went through all of this. George knew Ron was in real shock when he made no comment on Draco.
George looked to him "He collapsed from a nosebleed the day before try outs. He is your best friend and may die. Get your head out of your ass before it's too late."