Harry was only vaguely aware of being tugged through the floo by a frantic Charlie Weasley. He'd kept it together until the Aurors arrived and he'd handed over custody to them but as soon as he knew everyone was safe he collapsed. He'd take a Sectumsempra to the leg and had been gushing blood since. Charlie had offered to take him to St. Mungo's but that had roused him enough to try to fight the other man off. Charlie took the hint and told him they'd floo back to his house instead.
He heard a sharp voice but ignored it in favor of resting his eyes. He felt himself being lifted and laid down somewhere. A sharp slap and a shout of "What the hell Malfoy!" brought Harry back to himself he opened his eyes and focussed blurrily on Draco. A sudden thought occurred to him and he tried to sit up.
"Blaine!" he cried "Did he make it out?"
Draco and Charlie pushed him back down Harry continued to struggle until he felt a gentle hand on his arm.
"I'm right here Harry, Draco got me out remember?" Harry thought back he remembered telling Draco to leave but hadn't actually seen him go because he'd been caught by a crucio.
"Okay. . .okay good." Harry said settling down he closed his eyes again but Draco's sharp voice stopped him.
"Don't you pass out on me Potter! I need to know what you were hit with and then you need potions." Harry nodded his understanding and tried to force his foggy brain to remember.
"Umm Crucio, then. . .like maybe a bombarda? Crucio again then sectumsempra, after that I'm not sure probably at least one more crucio." Draco nodded sharply and lifted a potion to his lips. Harry drank it without resisting.
"What are you giving him Malfoy?" Charlie's voice was accusing and Harry reached up and patted the dragon handler on the arm.
"Calm down Charlie, Draco can't hurt me he took a vow."
"It's a potion Snape was working on and that I have perfected designed to offset the effects of Cruciatus." Draco told him sharply as he moved down the table and began to fix up Harry's leg. Harry held still but was pleased to realize Blaine was now holding his hand looking worried. Harry tried to smile up at him.
"Don't worry babe I've had worse." He heard Draco snort but ignored him. Soon the other man was back handing him another potion.
"Blood replenisher," He snapped at Charlie before the other man could ask "And a dreamless sleep so he doesn't move around too much in the night and aggravate his leg."
Harry tried to object to the Dreamless Sleep but Draco just poured it into his open mouth. He gagged for a moment before having no choice but to swallow it down. He gave Blaine's hand a final squeeze before drifting into unconsciousness.
After Harry drifted to sleep on the kitchen table the attitude in the room as distinctly tense. It was clear that Charlie Weasley, whom Blaine had met earlier, didn't trust Draco at all.
"Is there anything else you need Weasley?" Draco demanded his gaze like ice on the man. Charlie scowled at him.
"I need to wait here and make sure you don't do anything to Harry." the other man replied.
"What part of Unbreakable Vow are you confused about? I can't hurt Potter even if I wanted too." Charlie scoffed and Blaine couldn't help but pipe up.
"I really don't think he would. He got everything set up if he wanted to hurt Harry he could have lied about having the potions or whatever. Draco just saved him."
Charlie sent him a very condescending look.
"Look Blaine, I get that you're Harry's new thing or whatever but you're just a muggle. You have no idea about people like the Malfoy's. There is no limit to the evil this filth is capable of."
"If Harry trust's him shouldn't you?" Blaine replied, stinging at being described in such a way.
"Oh do shut up! I hardly need a muggle defending me," Draco sneered in disgust and Charlie smirked.
"That's exactly what I'm talking about Blaine. Draco thinks you're below him you're like a disgusting bug to him." Blaine scowled but didn't bother to respond. He was pretty sure Draco's bad attitude had more to do with jealousy than prejudice but he didn't say so.
"Yes yes big bad Malfoy but what I want to know is when you will leave Weasley so that I can put Potter into his bed and go home." Charlie smirked.
"Oh didn't I mention? I thought I'd hang about until the Aurors get here. The Death Eater's who attacked tonight were Lucius Malfoy and Bellatrix LeStrange. Quite odd don't you think? How two of your relatives managed to escape justice. I guess it must be a family trait but just like them you're time is up Malfoy. I've no doubt the Auror's will arrive soon and take you to Azkaban where you belong." Blaine watched as Draco's eyes went wide and Charlie Weasley's face lit up in malicious glee.
"That's impossible Bellatrix died in the final battle!" Draco exclaimed taking a step back from Charlie and into the counter behind him. As if on cue the fireplace lit up again and two men stepped out. The first was Kingsley the man Blaine had met earlier and the second was a beefy middle aged man with a thin mustache.
Kingsley took in the room with a swift sweep of his eyes. He glanced at Charlie.
"Is Potter. . .?" He trailed off eyes narrowed in worry. Charlie shook his head.
"Just unconscious. Malfoy gave him a dreamless sleep, probably to keep him from calling the aurors on him."
"That's not true," Blaine replied in anger "Harry trusts Draco."
Kingsley sent him a pitying look.
"And he may have paid for it. Draco Malfoy I have come to take you into custody. You will either comply and come with me to face trial or submit to immediate questioning under Veritaserum."
Draco straightened his back and stuck his chin in the air. Blaine wanted to protest but he didn't completely understand what was happening. He was sure though that if Harry were awake he'd be pretty pissed off.
"I choose the potion. I have nothing to hide." The man with mustache smirked and removed a small vial from his pocket.
"Very good. Sit down Draco and Auror Snirk will administer the proper dosage." Draco sat and opened his mouth. Blaine watched as the smaller man walked forward and poured about half the bottle into his mouth. Draco's jaw went slack and his eyes glassy, in no time at all Blaine saw a thin sheen of sweat form on his face. Auror Snirk began to question him at once.
"Name?"
"Draco Lucius Malfoy." His tone was dead and Blaine could only stare at him in confused shock. What was that stuff?
"Where were you this evening at the time of the attack on the Dizzy Snitch?"
"Inside near the stage."
"Why were you there?"
"To see Harry." Blaine drew in a sharp breath.
"Because you wanted to hurt him?" Snirk demanded his tone triumphant.
"No."
"Did you know about the attack before it happened?"
"No."
"How did you help your father escape from Azkaban?"
"I didn't"
"How did your aunt survive the final battle?"
"I don't know."
"Have you been aiding your father and aunt?"
"No."
Kingsley let out a sigh.
"Well at least we still have Lucius." He said heavily. The auror frowned.
"If I may I have a few more questions for young Mr. Malfoy about his previous crimes." Kingsley nodded and gestured for the Auror to continue.
"Why did you join Potter's quest? Was it to sabotage him?"
"I joined because he offered me protection, I never sabotaged him."
"Are the rumors about you and Harry true?" Charlie Weasley asked suddenly. Blaine jumped having forgotten he was even there.
"Some of them." Draco replied at the same time Kingsley exclaimed "Charlie!"
"Which ones?" Charlie prompted completely disregarding Kingsley's attempts to quiet him. Blaine moved fast clapping his hand over Draco's mouth to muffle his response.
"What is wrong with you people? I think you should leave. Draco wasn't involved there's no reason for you to be here!"
"You can't tell us what to do! You're just a muggle," spat Auror Snirk with a sneer.
"You know I've been hearing that word a lot lately and it's not very flattering. I am not just a muggle! I am Harry Potters freaking boyfriend! From what I understand Harry's a pretty big deal to you people and he's already going to be furious about what you've done to his friend so just get out of here before I wake him up and he feels like standing up for me!"
The Auror opened his mouth to respond but Kingsley quickly spoke over him.
"Mr. Anderson is correct. We have learned what we came here for. Draco Malfoy was not involved in this evening's attack or his father's escape from Azkaban. We must return to the Ministry Auror Snark and you Mr. Weasley should return to your home."
"I'm not leaving that scum here alone with Harry and a defenseless muggle!" Charlie responded.
"You'll do as you're told and thank your lucky stars I'm not hauling you into the Ministry. It is illegal to question someone under Veritaserum without first obtaining authorization from a ministry official! You have already broken one law tonight let's not add trespassing to the list!" Charlie seemed conflicted for a moment before huffing angrily and stomping to the fire. He tossed some powder into the flame turning it green and stormed away. With a sharp nod to Blaine Kingsley and the Auror followed.
When Harry woke the next day he received an owl telling him that the wedding had been postponed. It wasn't really a surprise after the attack at the Bachelor party no one felt like celebrating especially not Ron who'd taken a particularly nasty curse which caused him to erupt in boils. Blaine didn't protest heading home so they boarded a jet and arrived back in Lima in time to attend the reception to the other wedding that wasn't.
Harry could tell something was up with Blaine. He was distant and he no longer looked excited to see him. He knew the attack had scared him and Harry didn't blame him for wanting to keep his distance. After a week of little to no eye contact and only intermittent talking Harry decided to confront him. He really liked Blaine but if it was over he was prepared to accept that and try to move on, possibly in another town far far away.
Blaine texted him to meet outside the Glee classroom that afternoon and Harry was pretty sure he knew why. He almost just turned around and went back home but he'd survived worse then getting dumped so he straightened his shoulders and headed toward certain doom.
Blaine was waiting against the door and he gave a tentative looking smile when Harry arrived.
"Hi," Harry said feeling breathless just at the sight of him. The other boy looked particularly handsome in simple jeans and a T-shirt a surprisingly low key look for someone as fashion conscious as Blaine. Harry thought he looked gorgeous and his throat clenched to think he wouldn't be able to kiss Blaine after this. He had to have one more, so he leaned forward quickly and kissed Blaine, just relishing the feel of the other boys lips against his own. He pulled back quickly not wanting to wait until Blaine pushed him away.
"Harry," his tone was bracing and Harry couldn't take it.
"Blaine stop! I know what you're going to say. I mean you've been avoiding me since we got back from England but I just. . .I have to say you mean a lot to me and I understand that I'm not who you thought I was and that's my fault and I'm sorry but I-" Blaine cut him off with a sudden kiss.
"Harry, take a breath. I don't want to break up with you." Blaine told him a smile teasing the corner of his mouth.
"You don't but. . .?" Harry trailed off to confused to even vocalize his question.
"I have been avoiding you and I'm sorry. Everything that happened in England it was just. . . A lot to take in. I've been so hung up on how you're this like huge hero and I'm just this guy. I felt like I had nothing to offer and I couldn't see what you would want with me." Blaine was talking quickly and Harry was shaking his head. How could Blaine feel that way? He offered Harry everything he ever wanted someone who only wanted him for him and none of the extras. Blaine held up his hand to gesture Harry to wait. "Then I realized I can offer something that maybe no one else has and well I have a song. Will you come in?"
Harry nodded and followed Blaine into the classroom. He was amused to note the band was already there apparently just waiting for him to arrive. Blaine walked him to a chair and pushed him into it before walking to the center of the room. The music started slow and Blaine began to sing.
"Would you dance, if I asked you to dance?
Would you run, and never look back?
Would you cry, if you saw me crying?
And would you save my soul, tonight?"
Harry wasn't familiar with a lot of Muggle music so he didn't know the song Blaine had chosen but Blaine sang it was such passion it made Harry's heart beat faster in his chest.
"Would you tremble, if I touched your lips?
Would you laugh? Oh please tell me this
Now would you die, for the one you love?
Hold me in your arms, tonight"
The line about dying for the ones he loved jolted Harry and he wondered if someone had told Blaine. His next lines though made Harry's breath catch and his eyes well with tears.
"I can be your hero, baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away
Would you swear, that you'll always be mine?
Or would you lie? Would you run and hide?
Am I in too deep? Have I lost my mind?
I don't care you're here, tonight
I can be your hero, baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away
Oh, I just wanna hold you
I just wanna hold you, oh yeah
Am I in too deep? Have I lost my mind?
Well I don't care you're here, tonight
I can be your hero, baby
I can kiss away the pain, oh yeah
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away
I can be your hero, I can kiss away the pain
(I can be your hero, baby)
And I will stand by you, forever
You can take my breath away
You can take my breath away
An' I can be your hero"
When Blaine finished singing he walked up and took Harry's hands in his. The band quietly filed out completely unnoticed by the other two boys in the room.
"Harry you've been doing this whole hero thing for a long time. I saw you with your friends you've been thinking about everyone else first. I want to do that for you now. I think I might be in love with 're kinda messed up Harry and anyone would be living the life you have but I want to be the one to take care of you now."
Harry couldn't respond for a moment so instead he pulled Blaine in close and kissed him passionately. He knew there were tears on his face but he ignored them in favor of pulling Blaine closer and kissing him deeper. Blaine let him, melting against him like he was meant to be there. Finally when oxygen once again became necessary Harry pulled back cupping Blaine's face in his hands.
"I love you." He whispered before kissing Blaine again.
The next few months were blissful for Blaine and Harry. School continued on and on weekends Harry took Blaine to his secret field, where after having been convinced once to try it out chose to keep his feet firmly on the ground for the rest of his life. Harry didn't mind but unwilling to spend time apart Blaine still came with him and watched as he and Sirius swooped around each other throwing fruit and ball and anything else they could find to imitate Snitches and Bludgers.
As the end of the year drew nearer Blaine began to worry excessively about their impending separation. He'd been accepted to NYADA and would be heading to New York a few weeks early to get accustomed to the city and find a place to live. Harry so far had not really mentioned any set plans which left Blaine on edge not knowing what would happen. Then about a week before school ended Harry strolled into the choir room with a grin on his face and a letter in his hand.
"What's that?" Blaine asked. Harry looked down and faked surprise at the envelope he held as if he'd only just noticed it.
"Oh this?" he asked eyes innocently wide. Blaine rolled his.
"Yes that or do you not want to tell?"
"This is my acceptance letter to Juilliard." Blaine gaped at him.
"You applied to Juilliard?" he asked flabbergasted. Harry suddenly blushed and shrugged his shoulders.
"Yeah, I didn't want to say anything in case they rejected me. I mean my SAT's were terrible since I haven't really had any traditional education since I was eleven and I know you're going to NYADA but I just hate to be separated from you. I applied to NYU as well but I think of the two I'd rather Juilliard."
"Harry that's amazing!" Blaine exclaimed throwing his arms around Harry's neck and kissing him firmly. Harry pulled back.
"There's more, Rachel's lease on her loft is up this summer. Rather than having her renew it Sirius bought a brownstone in Manhattan he's giving it to us and we can all live together. I mean I know it will be weird because Kurt will be there too and you can say no but well. . .I'd like you too move in with me."
"Oh Harry! I love you! Yes definitely!"
Harry flashed his happiest man in the world grin and Blaine just had to kiss him again.
The End
Author's note: So sometimes I get to a point where I feel like a story has to end. I've had a lovely time working on this and have plans to write a (much shorter) one shot Kurt/Draco themed sequel very soon.
Also if you didn't recognize it. The song is Hero by Enrique Iglesias
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