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Harry had wondered if Lucius would accept the challenge. In reality he knew the man would. Lucius was not going to allow Harry to think he was scared of anything. But he wondered if the man would be rethinking dating him after this. If Lucius thought that it was an one time thing he had another thing coming. Harry wasn't sure he saw dating the man but if they did he was not going to have his life planned for him. Big Lord Malfoy would have to learn to compromise on certain things. And that included not being the only one to plan their dates.

Lucius was not sure about this but he went to pick up the lion. He didn't think he liked the sounds of what the little lion had planned. He was sure Harry was going to go over the top to try and drive Lucius away. Lucius could put up with one crazy date he told himself. He wasn't a runner.

Harry smiled a tad when he saw him coming. "On time."

Lucius returned the smile. "I wouldn't want to miss you."

"I thought you may have rethought this date."

Lucius walked with him. "I have been looking forward to it all week."

Harry laughed a bit. "You may change your mind when you see what I have planned."

Lucius really didn't like the sounds of that. "Not going to scare me off lion."

Harry went to lead him when they got out. "You may be eating your words."

Lucius was surprised when the bus was summoned. "We could simply apparate."

Harry made him get on. "Where would the fun be in that?"

Lucius noticed they didn't tell the driver where they were getting off. "Taking a scenic tour are we?"

Harry led them to seats. "I made arrangements before hand."

Lucius watched the windows as they went. "I must say its different being on this side of things."

"May be a night of firsts for you."

Lucius bit back a groan. "I am not sure I like the sounds of that."

Harry had never planned a date before and he had to get quite creative tonight. He really wanted to test the man's resolve. But he planned to enjoy tonight. He thought he would enjoy both what he chose and Lucius' reaction to it as well. He took a bit of inspiration from Fred. Though a few others knew now about Severus, Fred was the only one he had opened up to about Lucius. He knew he could trust Fred to keep a secret but also for advice on things like this. He loved all the Weasleys like big brothers but his bond with Fred was special.

Lucius had never felt a pit in his stomach like this in his personal life before. Well he hadn't really been able to date most of his life but still. He had always been in control of relationships and he didn't like the feeling of not knowing what he was about to face.

Lucius was surprised when they got off in Edinburgh at an old looking building. "This looks tame. Wrong stop?"

Harry led him down the walk. "Oh wait and see."

Lucius spotted the sign over head. "Camera Obscura?"

Harry smile. "I thought we needed to lighten up the mood a bit."

Lucius smirked when he heard that. "If I wasn't looking at you I'd think I was dating a Weasley twin."

Harry shrugged. "They are two of my best friends."

Lucius watched Harry buy them tickets. "You aren't serious."

Harry offered him a ticket. "Worried about motion sickness?"

Lucius grunted as he took the ticket. "I am not worried about anything."

They joined a guide who was leading them up to the top floor to start the experience. "I can't forget this."

Lucius didn't like the looks of the camera. "What is that for?"

Harry had a half smile. "Oh the twins would love some photos, inspiration for their business."

Lucius didn't like the twinkle in his eye. "I some how doubt that."

Harry shrugged. "Oh well I doubt either of us will want to forget this."

The six story museum was different optical allusions and explorations through the city. Harry had worried that it was more for kids but the twins had assured him it was not. Could be enjoyed by kids too but it was a fun house for all ages. He could see there were times Lucius looked like he might go a bit green. He would give Lucius credit, he did get a bit hands on with the exhibits, when Harry bated him into it at least. And he got a few photos of the man that he was wondering how he could leak to the newspaper. Lucius felt a bit green through it but he could admit perhaps it was not that bad. He thought it would have been something Draco would have liked as a kid. He had been a bit more hands on with his son when they traveled but still would never had experienced something like this together even when abroad. He regretted it.

They got some amazing views of the city from above before they were headed for a late dinner for the evening. He had made sure to have a bite to eat between his afternoon sessions and had warned Lucius dinner would be a late part of the date. The museum was best done first.

Lucius went to lead him when they left. "I know a nice restaurant….."

Harry cut him off. "Now now Lucius I thought we agreed tonight was my night to plan."

Lucius groaned. "Going to make me eat dinner sky diving or something?"

Harry laughed a little. "I thought I would take a bit of pity on you. Have been pretty good tonight."

Lucius saw where they were going. "Burgers and Beers? How did I not guess?"

Harry led him in. "And don't get any bright ideas about ordering one of the steaks on the menu. A burger or hot dog."

Lucius scoffed at him. "Hot dog? One of those sausage in a bun things?"

Harry laughed a tad. "Don't look so outraged. I will settle for you having a burger and pop."

Lucius grumbled as he sat down. "I could at least have a beer."

Harry shook his head. "Not tonight."

Lucius was reluctant but he did order a burger and fries, and Harry ordered them both a pop. He waited until their food arrived before he reluctantly supped his pop. He was not sure he liked the odd feeling of the bubbles in his stomach. He almost burped to his embarrassment. He could see Harry was enjoying it a tad too much. He didn't find it funny or when Harry snapped a photo of him eating a fry. They got through the meal without him burping and he could admit perhaps the meal was not too bad. But he would not be trading in his wine any day.

Lucius turned to Harry when they got back to London. "Have I passed your little test?"

Harry eyed him. "I can admit you were a good sport."

Lucius drew him into his arms. "Does that mean I get a third date?"

Harry smiled coyly. "Are you sure you will brave another?"

"I think I get to plan the next one." Lucius grunted.

Harry laughed. "Fair. But don't think for one moment you will be planning every date."

Lucius directed Harry up the stairs as they had come to his town house. "More then a third?"

Harry allowed himself to be drawn inside. "I don't think I said that."

"Oh you just did."

Harry looked around. "Draco….."

Lucius whispered in his ear. "Is gone for the weekend."

Harry groaned as the man's teeth sunk into his ear. "I don't bed even on a second date."

Lucius unlatched for a moment. "We will have to work on your counting skills. But there is more fun to have then bed."

He cut Harry's response off as his mouth went back to Harry and this time his neck and Harry groaned in pleasure. He found himself led into the sitting room but not on the couch. He found himself pressed up against the wall as Lucius' mouth explored his neck. His hands roamed down Harry's chest, twerking his nipples through the fabric of his shirt. Harry's gasp when Lucius' hand grasped him through the trousers by Lucius' mouth on his. Lucius' tongue slid into his mouth exploring and encouraging Harry to do the same.

Lucius whispered into Harry's ear as Harry said he had to go. "I am looking forward to our next date."


Harry could admit it had taken everything in him to leave that house. He had never in his life been so hot aroused before. He had only come out of the closet during the war and had never explored. He had though been attracted to the odd man but had never been turned on like this. He tried reminding himself it was Lucius Malfoy and Draco's father. And that he had been best friend's with Harry's new found father. He tried to tell himself he was only doing this because he knew it would have really riled up Severus if he knew. But he wasn't convincing himself.

Harry was confused when a few days later he was summoned to the school. If it had been Albus he would have ignored the request but it wasn't. It was Minerva of all people who had sent for him. She had been his head of house but he had never been close to her.

Harry headed up the drive of the school but his attention was drawn over to Hagrid's hut. "What is going on over there?"

He could see Hagrid outside the hut when he headed that way. "You can't mean that Headmaster."

Albus was standing off to the side. "Unfortunately Rubeus I do."

Filius was next to the man. "Don't worry Hagrid you are going no where."

Albus smirked at the small charms professor. "I do not recall when the decision was yours."

Harry spotted Minerva as he came up. "What is happening here?"

Hagrid turned to Harry and he could see tears on his friend. "He fired me."

Minerva saw Harry's shock. "We are trying to clear this up."

Albus was surprised to see Harry. "What are you doing here?"

Harry had a feeling it was why Minerva called him but didn't let on. "I came to visit an old friend."

Hagrid looked at Albus. "This is my home. I have lived and worked here since I got expelled. I have no where else."

Albus didn't seem phased. "We have over looked the risks you have put the students in for too long."

Harry really didn't get what was going on. "Hagrid would never risk us. What happened?"

Minerva sighed. "Some students wandered into the forest."

Albus smirked. "And a certain resident giant nearly attacked them."

Grawp was still in the forest Harry was reminded. He had been allowed to remain after he had helped save the school in battle. He was much calmer in the years since he had been brought to the woods. He was no longer chained and lived in peace in the part of the woods that he had been permitted. He actually had been placed between the school and the remaining spiders. The spiders were usually kept in check by the centaurs and others but at times they were not so controlled since Aragog had died. Grawp had been seen as a protective force.

Filius explained to Harry that a couple of fifth years had snuck into the woods and had come across Grawp the night before. He had not actually hurt any of them and in his defense they had actually thrown a hex at him. He had simply tried to protect himself.

Hagrid was sobbing. "Grawp would never hurt anyone. You agreed for my brother to stay here."

Albus turned to leave. "You will both vacate the school by the end of the day."

Filius put a hand on Hagrid. "Its okay Hagrid we will sort this out."

Harry cut in. "He is going no where."

Albus turned to him. "And what say do you have in it?"

Harry spat. "I am a school governor last time I looked."

Albus shrugged. "One of them indeed. And they have tried to fire him before."

Harry looked at Hagrid. "You will not be leaving the school. And either will your brother."

Albus glared at Harry. "We need a groundskeeper who has magic and could do the job well. This was just the final straw to rid us of him."

Harry reminded the man. "His name should have been cleared and he can have a wand."

"But it hasn't been." Albus reminded him.

Hagrid looked at Harry. "There is no proof."

Harry reminded Albus with a look that there was more then enough proof that Hagrid had been set up. They all knew since the second year that it was Tom Riddle who had set the snake loose on the school. Hagrid had been released from prison but for some reason his name was not cleared. Hagrid had been doing the job for decades without a wand and there was nothing about the job which needed a wand. Even if the class he taught he didn't need to have a wand for. If any job could be benefited by a wand it was Filch and yet Harry didn't see the janitor being fired now.

Harry turned to Hagrid. "You will stay here and I will have your name cleared and a wand."

Albus went to head up to the school. "His replacement arrives in three days and will need his hut. They will also teach."

Harry caught up with the man. "What are you playing at Albus?"

The man turned to him. "There are changes needed at this school that have been needed for a time."

Harry didn't buy it for a moment. "You went to bat for him against Umbridge. We both know Hagrid has done nothing."

Albus turned to him. "I may be convinced to allow him to keep his teaching job."

Harry ground his teeth. "The school governors will see to that."

Albus shook his head. "They can force me to make him groundskeeper again. But without that wand he shouldn't be teaching. And we both know…."

"How much he loves to teach." Harry finished for him.

"Now if there was someone who perhaps would over see his classes for him for now. Help if something came up." Albus suggested.

Harry was starting to understand what he meant. "Oh and I bet I know who you have in mind."

Albus shrugged. "You always liked animals. I am sure you could balance it with your courses at the ministry."

Harry was not amused. "I don't know what you think gain from this Albus."

Albus shrugged. "Quality time with you. There is so much to catch up on."

Harry grunted. "I will do it. But don't think for one moment I plan to spend any chats with you."

Harry turned on his heel and headed back to the others. Hagrid still looked ready to pack up. Harry assured the man that he didn't need to go and explained what had happened. It turned out conveniently that Hagrid's classes were in the afternoons when Harry didn't have the ministry. Harry would have to put his curse breaking course on hold for now. He assured Hagrid though he would get the man's name cleared and get him a wand. He didn't plan to spend any more time at school then he was needed to. As soon as Hagrid had his wand he would not need supervision. Minerva apologized for dragging Harry into this but he cut her off. He was happy that she had called him as he knew Hagrid was targeted due to him. He was not about to allow Hagrid to be hurt because of him. He never thought that Albus would sink this low to get at him.

He thought as he watched Filius and Minerva get Hagrid calmed down. 'I may have to find the Grey Lady for a little talk.'