A/N I AM SO SORRY! Life has just gotten the best of me this past week, and I haven't had time to update. I hope that you guys haven't given up on this yet!

That being said, there's a bit of drama in this chapter, but nothing too life altering for Harry and Draco as before. Anyway, I could possibly be posting another chapter either later today or tomorrow. For now, I hope you enjoy this one!

We both nodded and walked Severus out the door.

As soon as the door closed, Harry pinned me against the wall and kissed me. "I love you so much."

"I love you too."

Harry kissed me again before he nuzzled my neck. He made a humming noise in the back of his neck. I wrapped my arms around him, and we just stayed there for a while. I was so content to have my Harry back in my arms. Neither of us was completely healed from when I left. I knew it would be a long road, but I knew Harry was worth it. After a while, I pulled back to look at Harry. I had just been reminded of something. "Harry, aren't you supposed to be going back to work soon? You were supposed to be in last month, but, well-"

Harry smiled nervously. "I quit."

"What?"

"I was so bored with my job anyway, and I only became an Auror because it was what was expected of me. So, I quit so I could completely love my life and spend it all with you."

"Harry, I know you're lying. You loved your job as an Auror. You quit because of me, Harry! I told you I didn't want you to! I want to you go tell them you want your job back! You love being an Auror! I can tell! I don't want you to be here all day! You should be working!"

Harry shook his head. "Why do you keep pushing me away? Draco, you are way more important to me than any job will ever be. I love spending time with you! And maybe I actually did want to quit my job."

"You love that job though!"

"Or maybe I'm just a really good actor."

"What?" Harry sent a stunning spell at me, quickly followed by his ring.

"I can't wear that knowing that you don't want me here and would rather have me away from you. I can't handle losing you again, so I'm not going to kick you out. I'll have the house elves move your things to the bedroom on the first floor. You'll know which one is yours." Then, Harry walked away.

If I hadn't been stunned, I would have hit my head against something hard with enough force to make sure I never said anything that stupid again. I stared at Harry's ring until the spell wore off. When I could move again, I picked it up. I felt the weight of the broken promises attached to this ring come over me. I couldn't believe I had pushed Harry away again. I walked down to the first floor, and Harry hadn't lied. I knew which one was my bedroom. All of my things were shoved into one corner of a room the size of about three broom closets put together. It was pitiful, yet it was more than I deserved. I deserved to burn in the deepest pit of whatever version of Hell there was out there.

For the next month, Harry and I avoided each other. I hoped he would come to me and tell me that all was forgiven, but I knew that was very unlikely. Eventually, I knew it was time to apologize. The potion was going to be in effect in two days, and it would last for a year after that. I wanted to give Harry the family he so obviously wanted, but first, I had to apologize to him, and I knew that would be a big step.

Three days later, I managed to work up the courage to sneak into the library without him noticing that I was there. He noticed me when I sat down on the stuffed chair next to him. He looked up, saw that it was me, and looked back down without a word. The last remaining hope that he would take me in his arms and forgive me without any effort on my part was killed in that moment.

"Harry," He still didn't look up "Harry, I'm sorry. I can't believe how incredibly stupid I was when I said that I would rather have you work than be with me. You are right. I am pushing you away, but not for the reason you think."

Harry looked up again, and I almost froze at the hatred in his eyes. "Then what is the reason."

I sighed. "I'm just as scared as you are. I'm terrified of being left behind or forgotten. I don't want to be hurt anymore."

"Anymore?" Curiosity killed the hatred in Harry's eyes.

"You aren't the only one in this world who had been cheated on."

"You were cheated on? By whom?"

"It's not important. What is important is that I still love you Harry, and I'm stupid to keep pushing you away. What you said about my ring leaving my finger was true in reverse. Please put this back on before I go insane." Harry took the ring from me and closed his hand around it.

"It is important. The ring stays in my hand until you tell me about who cheated on you."

"Are you threatening me?"

Shock flared into Harry eyes. "Oh Merlin, I am!" Harry's book fell from his hands to the ground as he froze.

"Harry? Harry, are you in there? Come on Harry, it's alright." I stood and pulled Harry into my lap. "Come on Harry, it'll be alright. Come back to me Harry." I kissed Harry's neck, and that seemed to bring him back.

"I'm so sorry I threatened you. That was wrong of me."

"It's alright. I forgive you. Merlin knows I've allowed my curiosity get the best of me."

Harry nodded. "Thank you."

"You're welcome. Now, do you want to know who cheated on me?"

"It can wait if you're not ready."

"I'll never be ready to face him again, but I'm going to tell you anyway. It's a long story."

Harry smiled, put his ring back on his finger, and burrowed deeper into me until he was comfortable. "I'm ready."

"I'm glad you are, 'cause this is going to take a while." Draco took a deep breath and started his story. "I fell in love with him around third year. Well, I thought I did. His love was nothing compared to yours, but that isn't important to the story. I loved that someone would finally hold me, and possibly love me. I was wrong. He was only affectionate at certain times in the day. Hindsight tells me this should have been a major warning sign. I was blinded, and I knew it, but I kept hoping that I was wrong and somehow was blowing something out of proportion. I wasn't. I went to find him and tell him something, I don't remember what now, but I found him with her. He was feeling her up, and she was returning it. I watched as much as I could before I cried out. He turned and smirked at me. I still remember his words. 'Enjoying the show, Drakey?' I turned and ran away until I couldn't run anymore. I collapsed there, and soon his arms wrapped around me. He whispered that he was put under a love potion, and seeing me hurt broke that spell, and that it would never happen again. I knew it was rubbish, but I fell for it anyway. I accepted him back. I was so damn stupid! I took him back, and he did it again! I went to get a book from the dorm room, and he was there with a guy this time. I didn't see the other bloke, since I was so focused on him. He looked up and laughed. 'Well this is awkward, isn't it, Drakey?' I ran again, and when he tried to apologize, I said 'You're not sorry,' and ran again. I ran as far as I could in the Forbidden Forest. I was attacked a couple times, but I deserved the pain for being so damn stupid! He hurt me more than I thought was humanly possible, and I have been so afraid that you'll wake up one day and remember who I am, and that you're so much better than me. You deserve better than an Ex-Death Eater, better than someone who tortured you for all of your school life. I know that it's only a matter of time before you find someone better."

Harry leaned up and kissed the tears I hadn't noticed running down my cheeks. "We're both so scarred, aren't we?"

I laughed dryly at the irony. "In more ways than one."

"Drake, I'm sorry that you were so hurt. I am familiar with the pain of going through that twice, but not after the person promised they wouldn't cheat again. I can't imagine. As for me leaving, I could never do that to you, or me. I love you, Draco, and there isn't anyone better for me than you. How many times do I have to tell you that I love you before you'll believe me?"

"How many more times do I have to tell you?"

"Touché. Give me your hand."

"What?"

"Give me your right hand."

I held up my ringed hand, and Harry took it. He became very calm and serious as he closed his eyes. "As long as we wear these rings, I will never cheat, never leave, and never hurt you. I promise that I will love you until the day I die, and no one will ever hurt you again when it is in my power to protect you. I will forget my pasts and face the future together with you. I love you, Draco."

I nodded. I would do whatever was necessary. "I will never cheat, leave, or hurt you. I will love you to the day that I die, and I will never, ever let anyone hurt you when it is in my power to protect you. No one will touch you other than those who have our permission, for no one else has that right. I will forget the past and love you until the day I die. I cannot wait to forget the past and look forward to spending my future with you."

We simultaneously kissed the other's ring, and we felt the magic stirred at the beginning of the pact settle. It was finished, and Harry and I were as good as married.

I couldn't settle the happy butterflies in my stomach. The feeling wasn't helped when Harry pressed his lips to mine. He had never kissed me like this before. I don't think I can explain exactly how it felt. He kissed me with desperation, passion, love, and a need I couldn't describe. Then Harry started to unbutton my shirt. I understood where he was going, so I pulled away before all thought left me. "Harry, are you sure you want this? I thought you wanted to wait."

"I wanted to wait until I was sure that we would be married. We basically just stated our vows. I belong to you, and for the first time in my life, that fact doesn't piss me off. I want this, Draco. I want you."

"Who am I to deny you what you want?" I smiled into Harry's kiss. Harry continued to remove my shirt and rub my chest. I had never felt anything this good in my life. I soon decided that Harry was wearing way too many clothes and started to fix that problem.

Soon enough, Harry and I found ourselves in our bedroom, and the exact details are for two of us to know. I will say that Harry is even more beautiful than should be humanly possible, and he is the most amazing person in the world.

We fell asleep in each other's arms.