Author's Note: This might be the last installment to this story arc - it depends if my muse whispers to me or not. Enjoy!
"What's on your mind Prongslet?" Sirius asked from his place beside his godson.
"How well do you understand Slytherin minds?"
"I was raised by them," he stated, "so pretty well."
"Okay," he spoke determinedly, and turned to face his godfather. "I did Draco a good turn, and he said that honour demanded that he repay me. He's done what I asked him to do, so would any further good things he's done for me still be because he's repaying me, or because of something else?"
"Did he ask you for something else that you wanted?"
"No, well, after I started the treatment, he offered his connections if I ever wanted to do anything official, but if that doesn't count, then no."
"I would say that that doesn't count," he spoke slowly. "It was more of an opportunistic offer – because it was relevant to the situation – rather than a pointed need to repay you for services rendered."
"So why is he doing it?"
"Why do you think he's doing it?" The teen ducked his head. "Come on, you know you can tell me anything."
"The only thing I can think, is that he likes me but-" he cut off as he caught his godfather's expression. "Wait, you think I'm right?"
"Well, I wouldn't be surprised if that was the reason. But why do you think that's it?"
"Um, well besides the fact I kissed him – after you were declared innocent – and he didn't hex me," he murmured. "Okay, I realise that taking pride in your appearance doesn't mean that you're gay, I do, but he doesn't really act like other guys our age. It could be that he just isn't attracted to anyone, but he doesn't act like he's attracted to girls," he spoke softly.
"And you would notice that because you aren't either," his godfather replied gently.
"Yeah?"
His godfather nudged his shoulder. "I told you that you could tell me anything," he reminded.
"I can see that they're pretty, it just doesn't mean anything to me," he spoke slowly.
"The real question is, do you want Draco to like you?" Harry blushed and ducked his head with a smile. "So, yes?"
"He's really pretty," he spoke with a blush. "And I really like the Draco I've gotten to know this year," he added quickly.
"Well then," his godfather spoke and wrapped an arm around his shoulders. "I think you need to speak with him." The teen groaned. "I'm not chasing you out the door, just saying that you'll feel better if you get around to it. Soon." Harry nodded. "By the way, do you want them to get investigated?"
"Would I have to testify?"
"Absolutely not."
"Then go for it."
"Good. Now, there are some details I need to share with you about sex, sexual contact, and how magic relates to it all."
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Harry sat staring out over the lake. "Something on your mind Harry?" Draco asked as he settled beside the brunet. He nodded. "Well?"
The lion turned to face him. "Do you want to date me?"
"And if I did?"
"Don't toy with me, yes or no?"
"Yes."
"Great!" he spoke with a grin. He leant forward for a sweet kiss the blonde returned. As he pulled back, he pressed his lips together, savouring the sensation. "Want to go to the Hogsmead weekend with me?"
"We had better spend time together before then Potter," he drawled.
"That can be arranged," he responded with a grin and linked their fingers together. Draco gave his a squeeze. "Fancy a visit to the circus with me over the summer?"
"Your circus?"
"Yes. I want to go see them, let them know I'm okay."
"You realise you still have…issues you haven't tackled yet?"
"Yes, but with all the people I have in my corner," he spoke, giving his boyfriend's fingers a squeeze, "I know I'll be able to conquer them."
Draco smirked and tugged on their joined hands to bring his snake in lion's clothing closer. He came willingly. His smirk widened as he cupped his boyfriend's cheek and claimed his mouth in a kiss filled with all his Slytherin possessiveness. Harry wrapped his arms around Draco's neck and they both moaned as he melted into the kiss.
The blonde pulled back, breathing hard. Harry grinned. "It's going to be a long wait for my sixteenth birthday," he panted.
Draco shifted his grip to the back of his boyfriend's neck. "I'll find ways to keep you entertained."