AN: Hello my lovely readers, so a few months ago I came across this amazing Draco/Harry story called Choices. It was complete but the author DandalfTheWhite had came up with a rough draft for a sequel that they never published, so they gave the story over to me. I hope you enjoy it!
Personal disclaimer- Most of this story and the idea of this story is not mine, Dandalfthewhite sent me pages upon pages of already written plot. I just added and edited parts.
Original author notes-
Disclaimer: I do not, in any way, profit from the story and that all creative rights to the characters belong to their original creator or current owner.
Author's Notes: This is a sequel to my story, 'Choices.' It takes some things from HBP, mostly characters and general events like Apparition Classes, but there are no Horcruxes in this universe. I didn't want to write something identical to the book, with just a good Draco, so I changed some other things and made Voldemort immortal in a different way. It will be explained before too long, and I hope you like what I concocted. I think it's pretty original, as far as that goes. This story has more Action/Adventure then 'Choices' but I am still mostly keeping it fluffy. The fic is just a little darker, because the characters are living in a darker world they were before.
The link to Choices is here s/7029586/30/Choices
Chapter 1
"Mr. Malfoy. Thank you for coming."
Draco Malfoy heard the voice of the Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as he entered the office. He journeyed further into the office till he saw the older man standing at the window petting his pet Phoenix, Fawkse.
"You asked to see me, sir?" Draco asked.
"Indeed. We have several things to discuss. Please take a seat" The headmaster indicated a seat across from his desk and Draco moved to sit in it. Dumbledore gracefully moved away from the window and sat down across from him.
"How's Sirius? Any word on a trial yet?" Draco immediately asked. Harry Potter, his boyfriend, had told him to ask that question even though he would have anyways. In the last year, Sirius Black had become quite an important person to Draco as well.
"Yes, I spoke to him yesterday afternoon and he is doing quite well. He can not wait to be released to see you and Harry. He owes you a debt, Mr. Malfoy. If not for your intervention with the media, he would already be Kissed. But to have dementors kiss him now, the public would be outraged. The Ministry knows some of the limits of its power. He should be home and free within a week or two."
"That's great! It wasn't just me, Harry and Hermione really helped with the newspapers. And I know Harry will be pleased that Sirius will be free soon. That means he doesn't have to spend too long with those horrid Muggles of his."
"I thought you had moved beyond simple prejudices, Mr. Malfoy." Dumbledore said, sounding slightly disappointed.
"I have nothing against Muggles as a whole, sir. But these Muggles have always been quote horrible to Harry and probably will be again this summer."
"It is true they have not treated Harry with as much love as I hoped they would, but he was safe there and Voldemort can not touch him."
"That's all well and good, but I think you'll find my definition of Harry's safety slightly different from yours."
"That might be true Mr. Malfoy but that's not what I called you here to discuss. I called you here due to the letter you received earlier this morning. We need to discuss your summer plans." As Dumbledore said this, he leaned forward and made strong eye contact as if trying to perceive was I going to say.
"I was planning to go live with Tonks or stay at Grimmauld Place until Sirius is released," Draco said.
"That's good. I'm glad you are not worried concerning the circumstances. There will always be people who care for you and be willing to help you. Especially now. Speaking of Grimmauld Place, I received notification that you were named heir to the Black Family."
"Yes, though I wasn't aware Sirius was going to do that." Draco said.
"No one did. And, I am sure, that is exactly how Sirius wanted it. He does love surprises like that. Now, seeing as you are also the current head of the family I need to ask if the Order of the Phoenix still has your permission to meet there and use Grimmauld Place as its headquarters."
"Of course!"
"Good, I suggest you call Kreacher and alert him to that fact, so he does not react badly to the continued presence of the order."
Draco nodded and called Kreacher. He knew it was a test by Dumbledore, to make sure the family magics did what they were supposed to do. There was a pop and the disheveled looking house elf appeared.
"Worthy master is calling Kreacher?" The elf asked.
"Yes, Master Sirius' friends have my permission to be using the house. You will treat them all with kindness and not mumble or think anything negative about them, whether they be werewolf, Muggleborn, or blood traitor. Are you clear?"
"The young Malfoy is not as worthy, maybe. Could he be a blood traitor?"
"Kreacher, this is an order for you. You were a very bad elf, and so instead of hitting you or having you iron your ears, you will have to be nice to people you loathe. Do you understand?"
Kreacher looked at Draco, his eyes squinting, as if he was really trying to focus on something. "Must I, master?"
"Yes. You'll wish for Sirius to be back before too long. Now go," Draco said with a smile.
"Interesting punishment, Mr. Malfoy," The headmaster added.
"I knew it would bother him the most. And Hermione would kill me if I did something violent to him. Maybe this will make him a better elf."
"Indeed. This settles the question of headquarters. Young Nymphadora will be at the platform to pick you up. I hope you have an enjoyable summer."
Draco said his goodbyes to the Headmaster, even though he was pretty sure that he would see Dumbledore before school started again.
After his meeting with Dumbledore, Draco went to find Harry. In the week and a half it had been since the battle at the Department of Mysteries, Draco had been very cautious. The Slytherins had turned against him completely and he didn't feel safe in the dungeons. At first the other Slytherins had just been changing the password to the common room, but as a prefect he was notified of all password changes. But things had quickly escalated. The Slytherins were furious that he had been lying and playing them all year.
When the wards Draco had put up around his bed had been attacked, he brought the matter up to Professor Snape, who had reluctantly agreed that he should be moved. So until the end of the year, he had a private room on the third floor.
If someone had told him a year ago that he would be visiting the Gryffindor dorms to see his friends, he would have had them locked up in Saint Mungos.
He arrived at the portrait where he was greeted by The Fat Lady's, "Oh, it's you."
"Yes, me. Cave canem."
The fat lady sighed over-dramatically and opened to expose the Gryffindor Common Room. Harry had chosen this week's password in honor of Sirius, and Draco had to admit it was a nice sentiment, all things considered. Beware of the Dog.
Before Draco could take three steps into the room, Harry was hugging him. The two of them had decided not to worry about keeping their relationship secret, a lot of people already knew or figured it out and since Draco had been disowned there was no real need for secrecy for his sake. And Draco had to admit, it was nice to be able to snog his boyfriend without having to hide to do it.
Draco hugged Harry back and gave him a quick peck on the lips. "How are you, love?"
"Good. I missed you. How was the meeting?" Harry asked.
"I was only gone an hour, Harry. How are you going to make it a few weeks without me?" Draco asked, sounding haughty.
"Keep talking like that and I won't miss you at all." Harry said, sticking his tongue out he had led them over to a comfortable couch by the fireplace.
"I think we both know that's not true." Draco smiled at Harry. "Dumbledore just wanted to let me know who I am going home with and where I am going."
"Oh who? And where?"
"Tonks and a place in London we shouldn't mention. I did hear about Sirius though." After Draco said that, Harry pushed his shoulders to the back of the couch and held him down. He climbed over Draco's legs and was sitting facing him.
"And you didn't mention that sooner?" Harry demanded.
Draco smirked. "What can I say, I thought you might react this way." Draco said and kissed him passionately.
After a few moments, Harry broke the kiss. "Tell me!"
"Tell you what? I do believe you kissed me senseless." Draco had a dreamy look on his face.
"Come on," Harry said, dragging out the word on.
"No need to whine, love. Dumbledore spoke to him yesterday and he is doing good. He misses us but his trial was going to be in the next few days and he should be free soon."
"That's great!" Harry said, kissing him again. He rolled off Draco and leaned into him which put his head on Draco's shoulder. "I'm really going to miss you. I don't know how I'll make it with the muggles this summer."
"I'll miss you too. And we have the mirrors and it hopefully won't be too long. Let's talk about something else. We are together for a few more days and should make the most of it."
After that, Draco thought there wasn't much talking. They mostly snogged until Ron and Hermione came over, then just they talked until it was time to bed.
Three short days later, the Hogwarts Express arrived at Kings Cross Station in London.
Draco was sitting very close to a quiet Harry Potter and had his arm around the other boy. To be honest, Draco was feeling pretty down himself. He was really going to miss Harry.
As the train jarred and to a stop, Harry looked at him and said, "We should kiss goodbye now, the Dursleys wont like me kissing a boy."
"Silly muggles," Draco said. Both boys stood as Ron and Hermione left the compartment. Draco leaned forward and pressed a gentle kiss on Harry's lips. Harry intensified the kiss and they just stood there kissing for a few minutes.
"Potter!" They were interrupted and jumped apart by a gruff voice.
It was Mad-Eye Moody.
Draco could see Harry blushing, but Draco stood tall and said, "Yes, Professor?"
"I told you not to call me Professor, Malfoy. Let's go. We wait much longer and we'll be a prime target for the Death Eaters."
"We were just saying goodbye. His Muggles don't like gays."
"They aren't my Muggles," Harry mumbled.
"Doesn't matter, Let's go." Moody said.
They walked off the train, and Draco saw Harry turn around and look at the train one last time before they entered the Muggle world.
His train of thought was interrupted by a snide voice saying, "You're such a disgrace, Draco."
He turned around and saw that it was Parkinson. Draco rolled his eyes. "And yet, I still have more class then you." He saw her get red in the face, but she knew better then to do anything stupid in front of all the witnesses. "Have a great summer, Pansy dear." He said sarcastically.
He reached out for Harry's hand as he turned around to walk away from the fuming girl. He saw Tonks and Remus Lupin standing by the barrier waiting for him.
Tonks hugged them both and Lupin shook their hands. Tonks said, "It's about time you got here. Was I right, Mad-Eye?"
"Aye, they were snogging like you said."
"Ha! I knew it. Sorry we had to interrupt," She said to them.
Draco stuck his tongue out at her and said, "You should be. It was just getting good."
Harry blushed again, and Draco smirked. He loved making Harry blush. Harry looked at him and said, "I'm going to miss you so much, Draco."
"I'll miss you too. And it won't be long." Draco leaned into him and whispered, "We'll talk tonight on the mirrors, okay?" And kissed his cheek. "I love you."
Harry smiled and nodded. "You too." And moved for one more kiss on the lips, this time. It was chaste, namely due to all the people around.
"Alright you lovebirds, let's go." Moody said, once again killing the mood. Harry dropped his hand.
They walked through the barrier and Harry started off towards a group of three of Mugglest looking Muggles Draco had ever seen. Two were incredibly fat and one was thin with a long neck. Draco couldn't believe someone as good looking as Harry was related to people who looked like that.
"Boy! What took you so long?" The obese man snapped.
Draco seethed as the tone the man used. He could tell the others were angry as well. Tonk's pink hair had become a little redder and Moody's fake eye was spinning around like mad. Even the ever calm Lupin was baring his teeth.
"Sorry, Uncle Vernon," Harry said and looked down.
"Let's go. The sooner we are away from the rest of the freaks the better."
Draco bit his tongue to keep from saying something about how his grandfather Abraxas used to hunt Muggles for sport on the family lands. He didn't want to get Harry into more trouble with his family.
"Wait a second," Moody commanded. His head was bowed and most of his face was covered with the brim of his hat. The Muggles stopped and Harry looked back. "You're going to treat him well this summer. Or else, Muggle."
"How dare you tell me what to do! Who do you think you are? I'll have you know we took that boy -"
The Muggle stopped speaking with a squeak as Moody lifted his head up so they could see his face and magical eye.
"You'll be sorry and you'll be dealing with me if you don't treat Potter well."
The fat Muggle seemed to get his courage back. "No see here-"
Moody again freaked out Harry's family by making his eye spin all around and pulling out his wand. He then focused both eyes on the fat mustached man. Remus cleared his throat but Moody didn't take his eyes off the man.
Draco thought the Muggle would wet himself if this went on much longer, and he looked over to Harry who had a small smile on his face.
"We'll expect to hear from you often, Potter. If we don't, well, I might need to make a visit to Privet Drive."
The Muggles all paled at that and the woman hastily said, "Come on, let's go."
And they turned to go. They walked away as Draco sadly watched, and before they left his line of sight Harry turned back to look at him where Draco mouthed the words, I love you before Harry smiled and walked off.
"What unpleasant people," Tonks said. "Do you think he's going to be okay?"
"He better be, or I'll be having words with the Headmaster," Draco responded.
"Let's stop lallygagging and get moving," Moody said and they proceeded to walk back to the Grimmauld Place
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