Rediscovering Harry
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Chapter 21 - Hidden Secrets
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Harry and Draco returned home. Dinner had just been set out on the table by Brad and Riha was almost done feeding Wyatt. Ashtyn was lying in her playpen and Harry couldn't resist picking her up. He sat next to Riha and held his goddaughter. Making faces at her and tickling her belly. He loved to hear her giggle. Hearing his sister Wyatt stopped eating and tried to move his head to find out where she was laughing from. Riha sat him up so he could see. Draco came over and took him from Riha, giving her a break and spending some time with his godson. The babies were everything to them. He made Wyatt giggle just like his sister was. Brad and Riha watched the two interacting with their children and smiled from behind.
" They will make great parents one day." Riha whispered to her husband.
" That they will Rhi. " They watched on for a while longer before heading up to let Kylie and Tim know dinner was ready.
The two rocked their god children back to slumber and took them to their room. Placing light kisses on their heads and turning on their baby monitors before heading down for dinner walking hand in hand.
When they reached the bottom of the stairs they overheard the others talking and knew they would be finding out just what had been hidden from them.
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Dinner was quiet at first. They watched as Riha nibbled and moved her food around. She caught their eyes and folded her napkin and placed it in her lap. Playing with the edges. She glanced back up and sigh'd. She surely hoped the two wouldn't be angry with her or Brad.
" There is something you both need to know. " She looked back and fourth between the two. " It's something I wish I could of told you long ago , but I was forbid to do so. "
Brad took her hand in his to reasure her it was ok.
" I know both of you have been wondering why we have closed down the shop. Brad and I have decided we want to move to Scotland. Back home with the both of you. That way we can all be close and the babies can grow up and attend Hogwarts. It's something we all have discussed and want to open our shop back up there as well. "
The look on Draco and Harry's face was mixed.
" How can you though? We live in a Wizarding community, Brad wouldn't be able to live there. You would have to live in London. "
Eyes glanced back and fourth again. " You see, thats what we have been keeping from you. Brad isn't a muggle. In fact he is a wizard."
" What? All this time, and you've lied to me, to us? Why Riha we have known each other practically all of our lives. "
" Draco, just let me explain." She took a deep breath.
" Brad is part of a special team of Aurors in Waldenburgh. His last assignment was to become a muggle and place himself inside the Military to help with the war at hand. It would look strange for someone to just show up without any records and have magical abilities. He was ordered to do so and the only people who knew about it were his family , Alek , head of the Auror dept and the muggle President. That is also how we got him back. Alek called Michael to bring him home. He was not needed there any longer and I needed him home. There are others of course. " She had tears slipping from her eyes. " We hated lying to you , both of you and our friends. It wasn't until recent events that Alek did this and gave us permission to let you all know the truth. He trusts both of you completely to keep this a secret. Everyone will now know Brad is a wizard but the mission has to be kept quiet for both worlds saftey. "
" We understand. We know all to well what it's like to have to keep those kind of secrets from the ones you love. Your family and friends. There isn't anything else your keeping from us is there? " Draco asked of his bestfriend.
" No Draco there isn't. That was the only thing I have ever kept from you all of these years. It pained me to do so. I'm glad you both can understand this. "
" All to well Riha. We aren't mad either, I know just how hard it must have been. One day I'll tell you things from my past and you'll see just how much both of us understand the situation. " Harry reached over and took her hand. Gently squeezing it for reasurance.
" Thank you. We both really are sorry. " Brad said to them.
" So.." Draco started. " I guess we should begin finding you a house and a shop. "
" Actually..." She smiled. " We already have, I know don't hate me but, I contacted Hermione and Harry's mother already for that. It's all taken care of. They have already bought the house next door to you all in Outter Hogsmede, the house next to Ron and Hermione for Lily and James and a shop just outside of Diagon Alley for the shop. That way we can have both muggle and magical customers just like we do here. "
" Damn. you sure don't waste anytime. So when do we leave? " Harry stated.
" Just as soon as we can tie up lose ends here. "
" Well then, what are we waiting for? Lets get a move on. " Draco said tossing his napkin in his plate.
" Nah , lets have dessert first. " Kylie brought in dessert and placed it infront of everyone.
Vanilla ice cream melted over the still warm blackberry cobbler Kylie had made earlier. Mmms and ahhhs escaped their mouths at the delicious taste that danced along their pallets.
Draco and Harry cleaned up the mess. Riha went to check on her children and the others went to relax in the living room setting up the Dvd player so they could all watch a movie tonight. Relaxation was the next thing on their list. Something none of them had the chance to relish in as of late. Tomorrow they would finish up moving things from the shop and start packing.
Harry woke the next morning. He looked over at Draco who was lying there naked. The dark blue silk sheet barely covering his delicate parts. His arms rested above his head turned facing Harry so he could relish in his gorgous features. Harry took the time to observe him this way. It made his heart flutter and then pound against his chest. His breath would catch in his throat when he tried sucking in a deep breath at the beauty next to him.
Draco was beyond gorgous in every way, from the tips of his fine platnium blond hair to the tips of his toes. Harry still couldn't believe that lying next to him every night was his soul mate. His body always reacting to his, his soul yearning to be near. Crying out to bond with him further.
Harry reach out his hand and lightly traced his lovers fine features and over his lips. Feeling his smooth silky skin beneath his. His fingers moved slow and down his chest, over his belly, down the trail of soft fine hair just below his belly button. He removed the silk sheet and took in every inch of his lovers form. Running his fingers over his thigh , down his leg and back up the other side. At this point Draco was well aware of what Harry was doing and decided to just let him be. Not alerting him that he was infact very well awake as a small grin played on his lips.
Harry just kept touching him softly. He knew what Harry was about to do. He wanted to stop him and place a warm heated kiss to his plump delicious lips but didn't. This was something Harry loved to do to him from time to time and Draco loved being woke up this way. Only usually Harry just dove straight to it. This was different. Draco observed. It was like Harry was taking in every inch of his body for the last time. Something Draco didn't want to ever imagine. Never waking up to the one he loved beyond life. There would be no way he could go on if something were to ever happen.
" So, were you going to tell me you were awake." Harry playfully said to his lover.
" No, I was going to let you continue your exploration of my body uninterupted." Draco let out breathlessly.
" Well then" Harry continued what he was doing. Glancing up every once in a while to catch the look on his lover's face.
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" So I guess thats everything? " Brad said as he looked around the empty house.
" I think so. Harry and Draco already took the kids to the house. Everyone is just waiting for us now. " Riha looked up at her husband.
" Shall we? " he asked.
" I'm ready. " She answered back. With that he activated the portkey that took them to their new home in Otter Hogsmede. Leaving behind years worth of memories in the now vacant house.
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Riha and Brad landed softly on the plush carpet of their living room. Everyone was there to greet them home. The twins were being held by Hermione and Nicole. Angelina and the other woman were in the kitchen getting tea for everyone. Draco and Harry were upstairs making sure everyones things were unpacked and where they belonged. They had already finished the nursery with the help of Fred, George and Ron. Blaise and Neville were out in the backyard finishing up the playground they had made for the twins. They were still to young to play on it but they did add somethings they would be able to enjoy as babies. They added a large playpen that held lots of magical toys. Musical mobiles floated above that danced and lit up. Everything was protected from rain or snow.
" Were so glad you all are here. We've missed you all so much. " Lily said to the room. She hugged her son and Draco. Making her way over to coo over the babies.
" Thanks Mom, it's good to be back. Although we are so use to living in Georgia now. I know I will miss it there. "
" Same here. I have spent so much time there though. It's like going back home both ways really. " Draco wrapped his arm around Harry's waist.
" Well I don't know about Riha but I look forward to living here and raising the twins. Atleast now we are all together. No more crappy portkeys. " Everyone laughed.
" Thats for sure. " Riha replied.
" So tomorrow we are going down to the shop. The grand opening will be this thursday. Tim and Kylie will be living in the flat above the shop, running it most of the time since they are part owners. I can't believe we all bought into this together. We should get alot of buisness 4 tattoo artists and 2 piercers things should run smooth. Not sure on what you guys want to do though. I was thinking of making the front room the tattoo parlor, the next room the art gallery and waiting area where they can look through our portfolios , the next room the piercing shop and then the back office. "
" Sounds good to me hon, how about you guys? " Brad asked.
" Good enough for us. Doesn't really matter which rooms are which as long as we are doing what we like. " Draco commented.
" That settles it then. I believe we also have a wedding to prepare for within the next week? Then come August a bonding ceremony." Riha said to the room.
" Yep, most everything is already taken care of. We're having a small wedding at our house in the backyard. Just family and friends. " Hermione told everyone.
Everyone looked to Draco and Harry.
" Uh...Yeah we decided to have our bonding ceremony on August 11th. We wanted to do it in Georgia but figured you all would be down right bent over it so..." Harry offered.
" Damn straight we would of. Your our bestmates and family. Wouldn't want to miss out on that special time with you all. " Ron told Draco and Harry.
They all laughed. The night was getting late and everyone went their seperate ways. Harry and Draco headed back to their home for the first time in months.
" Master Harry, Draco! " Dobby yelled as he wrapped tiny arms around both of their legs earning laughs from the two.
" Hello Dobby. We're so glad to see you too. " Harry said to him. He picked Dobby up and brought him up to their height.
" Good to see you Dobby. " Draco said as he patted the little elf on his head.
" Mistress Narcissa and Master Snape will be so happy that your home. "
" I'm sure they will be Dobby. We will go see them tomorrow though. We are awefully tired tonight. "
" Oh yes yes of course, off to bed then. " He wiggled his legs to be put down. Harry and Draco trudged up the stairs to their room where they collapsed in each others arms and drifted into sleep.
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Making their way downstairs to the kitchen Dobby handed Harry and Draco a copy each of the Daily Prophet. The front page headlined as follows:
Grand Opening
We have been privlaged to announce the Grand Opening of Artistic Impressions. The world renouned Artist Riha Vaness along with her husband Master Piercer Brad Vaness, Tattoo Artist and sister Kylie Vaness, her husband and tattoo Artist Tim Vaness , Tattoo Artist Draco Malfoy and Piercer Harry Potter will be opening their new shop Thursday at 10am. The shop is located just outside Diagon Alley in London. The shop will acommidate both Wizarding and muggle customers. It will also showcase Riha Vaness's work that can be purchased in the gallery showroom. The once famous shop use to be located in Savanah, Georgia where Mrs. Vaness lived. She has so graciously brought her work and family with her. Just one month ago she gave birth to twins. 1 boy and 1 girl, Wyatt & Ashtyn Vaness. Draco Malfoy and Harry Potter were named the twins legal Godparents.
Artistic Impressions Grand Opening, this Thursday at 10am don't miss it. Brought to you by Lavender Brown.
Harry put the paper down and rolled his eyes." Leave it to Lavender. Gossip queen." and laughed.
" Yeah not much that girl won't gossip about. Doesn't suprise me that she is working for the Daily Prophet. "
" I guess we should head on over there and make sure everything is set to go for tomorrows opening."
" Yeah, I'll grab us some muffins for on the way. " Draco took the muffin basket Dobby had set out for them and both apparaited to Diagon Alley and made their way just outside the barrier into London.
The streets were crowded. People were already looking around the shop. They chanced a look at the London paper to see the announcement of the grand opening there as well. They were sure to be booked for a long while to come knowing who owned the shop now.
The two made their way through the crowd of on lookers.
" Excuse us. We need to get into our shop. " Harry said as he made his way through with Draco behind him.
" Oh wow, that must be Harry and Draco. There as gorgous as I had heard. I can't wait to have those hands on me. " They heard from one of the girls standing off to their right. They weren't sure which one said it though.
" Yeah I bet you can't. Just so you know their lovers. So you have no chance in bloody hell with either of them. " They heard from another.
" We'll see about that. " Harry and Draco just laughed at the arguing pair they had finally picked out. Two carmel hair'd females to their right. Not bad looking but neither had a chance in hell to say the least.
Making their way inside they locked the door back and turned to one another. " Good god we are going to be in deep shit here Harry if they are all going to act that way. Bunch of love sick horny girls are going to bombard us tomorrow. "
Harry Laughed. " Yeah well it's not like their going to get anywhere. Just as long as the don't try anything. " He looked at Draco. " I'll just have to put a stop to it won't I. " He laughed again.
" Yeah well as long as no one touches you , I'll be ok. " Draco offered.
" Oh I'm sure. " Harry said.
" We thought we heard voices inside. Glad you two could join us. " Riha offered as the rest of the crew joined them in the front of the shop.
" Yeah we about got malled trying to get in here. Bunch of horny manhandling females out there. I think one of the guys tried to grab my ass. " Draco told them.
" He's lucky I didn't see that or I woulda. " Draco cut Harry off.
" Oh you would of enjoyed it. " Draco said as he placed his mouth ontop of Harry's and stole a heated kiss.
Eyes were glued to the windows behind them. Mouths were gaping and hearts were surely breaking watching the two hottest men in all of England share such a kiss before their eyes.
" Let them goggle at that for a while. " Kylie commented at the two. " Your breaking hearts out there boys. " She laughed.
They both just shrugged and kept on kissing. They finally stopped , turned and smiled at the eyes on the other side just stairing back at them. They waved and headed into the gallery room.
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Lily sat in the front of the shop behind a large desk. A computer at her finger tips and a large appointment book. She agree'd to help in the shop taking appointments and payments. Riha had took her shopping and used magic to do her hair so she wouldn't feel so out of place. A glamour charm used to make her look wild with a pierced lip and a butterfly tattoo rested on the top of her wrist. Lily wasn't about to have it actually done. Thank Merlin for magic. No one would be able to recognize her from the Wizarding world and no one would even know her from the muggle. Magic would put her back right every night she would leave.
It was 9:30am and the streets were crowded with people. The line was endless. They had their work cut out for them today. Promptly at 10am Draco unlocked the door and the people started to filter in. Having to stop before Lily to make an appointment and sign legal papers for the work to be done. Then they were led into the gallery to look over the art and portfolios or led to the next room where Brad and Harry were for piercings.
Much to Draco's discomfort his first customer happend to be the carmel hair'd girl from the previous day. She sent him a sickly sweet smile and he about choked.
" Hello." She said as she stuck out her hand for him to shake. " I'm Lana. " He shook her hand and inwardly groaned. Someone must hate him today. " Hello, I'm Draco nice to meet you. " He cringed as the words spilled from his mouth.
" So what did you have in mind today. "
" This tattoo. She pointed to the blue and purple butterfly he had drawn while just doodling one day in the backyard. " Right here on my breast. " He was now mortified and she wore an evil grin on her face.
" Alright then, sit right here and I'll be right back. " He headed into the piercing shop and groaned loudly into his lovers ear.
" I swear someone out there truely hates me. She's back and now I have to tattoo her damn tit. " He told Harry. " I swear ugh."
Harry laughed and offered him a kiss. " I'm sorry love, you knew it was probably going to happen. If she becomes a bother just come and get me. I'm sure Riha and the others won't let things get to far. "
" Not enough. " He kissed Harry again and went back out into the shop. His eyes burned a trail to the girl waiting for her tattoo. Making sure the others in the shop were aware of what was going on. Riha , Tim and Kylie all just laughed while Draco huffed over to his area.
" Alright here we go. " He preped her and began her tattoo.
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The day was long and exhausting. Harry alone racked in over 3grand in piercings alone along with Brad racking in just as much. Draco only did 7 tattoos the whole day because some of them wanting the larger ones it took hours to do them but he earned about 1500 himself. Between all of them they earned about 17,500 dollars for the day alone between tats, piercings, art and suplies bought. They hadn't even figured in other accessories that had been purchased. They were all spent and ready to head home. Friday would be no easier.
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" I now pronounce you Husband and Wife. You may kiss the bride." Ron took Hermione's chin and placed a warm welcoming kiss on his wife.
" I would now like to present to you Mr. & Mrs Ronald Weasley. "
Everyone cheered for the new couple. It had been a small nice wedding. No one really outside of their close nit family and friends were there. Luna and Leona had attended along with Kingsley and they had also invited Alek. The reception was being held in a ball like room Harry had transformed out of one of the spare rooms inside of their home. Soon it would be his turn and he smiled just thinking about the day he would be forever bonded to his Draco.
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Ron and Hermione said their goodbyes to their friends and family. Draco and Harry had givin them their honeymoon suprise earlier that day. They would be spending a week in Aruba. They were sure Ron would keep her occupied the entire time. They would probably have to go rescue Hermione. They had givin her an emergnecy portkey to wear around her neck. The trigger word was set and to make sure she was clothed before using it. They surely didn't want her arriving stark naked. She found it very amusing. They all knew to well what might happen and she just might need the escape.
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Later on that night Draco found Harry sitting out back on the porch. He's had this feeling overwhelming his body for the last few hours. He figured it had something to do with Harry.
He stood next to his lover, looking down. He sat down next to him and placed his arm around Harry dangling his legs over the edge.
" Harry, whats wrong love? "
" Nothing Dray, why do you ask? "
" I don't know, the fact that your out here all alone and for the past few hours I've felt this overwhelming feeling rushing through my body. I can only guess it had something to do with how you were feeling. "
" Another bonding thing I take it? "
" I'm not sure, I guess it could be. Don't you ever sense things about me? "
" Yeah, I guess so. " He began to swing his legs again.
" So what is it? "
" Nothing really. Just thinking about how much things have changed for us. So much as happend. It's a bit overwhelming sometimes. Aren't you scared sometimes? "
" Of course I am Harry. Look at everything we have overcome seperate and together. Look at all the things we have discovered along the way about ourselves, one another. I never thought in a million years I would be here with you. Bonding, soulmates. Sure I always wished that one day you could be mine. I never thought I would ever have a chance in hell at it though, but here we sit. Together, in love, with everything we could possibly want. We have loving friends, family. Godchildren. I never expected to ever have godchildren. One I hope we can have our own. "
Harry took Draco's hand in his. " Do you really mean that Draco."
" Yes, I want to have a family with you Harry. I want us to have children together. "
Harry leaned over and placed a kiss on Draco's cheek. " Thank you."
Draco giggled. " For what? "
" For loving me, unconditionaly and wanting to have our very own family. I couldn't ask for anything more. "
Draco rested his head on Harry's shoulder. " I love you Harry Potter. "
" And I love you more Draco Malfoy."
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A/N - This story is just about finished. There will be a sequel to this story though so don't fret!