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It turns out that Harry would not have to head to school after all. Harry had spoken to Lucius and he agreed that Hagrid simply needed to be supervised for the class until he had a wand. Non-teaching staff didn't need to have a wand but it was on the books a teacher should though Albus once over looked that. Lucius pointed out Albus could not fire Hagrid as long as someone approved was there to watch over. It turns out that being a brother to the Weasleys came in handy. Charlie had been visiting Bill when Harry had come to tell him about the change and he had made an offer. He had stayed in the UK after the war and was now studying to be a full vet at the ministry. He was usually just studying in the afternoons and could easily help Hagrid out. Remus had offered to do the same as like Charlie, Remus didn't want Harry to put his life on hold. But it worked out better for Charlie and he had always got along well with Hagrid. Like Harry he had spent a lot of time with the half giant.

Harry had been able to take the evidence he had for Hagrid to the ministry. Both he and Hermione had testified as had Lucius with their memories. He was disappointed to find out it would take a week for a decision to be made. It seemed things were slow moving for such things.

Harry was surprised on Thursday to be asked for dinner up at the school. He went but because of who invited him. "Hagrid."

Hagrid turned to him with a smile. "Hey Harry."

Charlie came out behind Hagrid. "Glad you decided to come."

Harry was surprised when they headed towards the woods. "Though I am starting to worry I am an appetizer."

Hagrid looked worried for a moment but he relaxed when both Harry and Charlie were laughing. "Someone else wanted to join."

Charlie motioned to a picnic basket. "We had dinner sent from the school."

Harry was amazed when he realized where they were headed. "I don't think we have enough food for him"

Hagrid smiled. "He will hunt. He just wants to say thank you."

Grawp was happy when they appeared. "Har-ry."

Harry smiled at the giant. "Hey Grawp."

Hagrid reminded Harry. "You ensured both me and Grawp have a home. Well and Charlie."

Charlie reminded Hagrid. "I am just helping for a week till you have a wand. We both know you belong here."

Harry agreed. "And so does Grawp. You both protected the school."

Harry could see a bruise on the giant and he was reminded Grawp had been the one attacked by the kids. He had actually tried to run away from them and some of the dirt he had kicked up in doing so had been the problem. Grawp had once been very violent but he had calmed a lot and he understood he could not hurt anyone here. He had been told if he hurt anyone not only him but his brother would be in trouble. Even in his wilder days he had shown his love for his brother and he hadn't wanted Hagrid to be sent away from him. Grawp did indeed thank Harry and Hagrid had to stop his brother from trying to hug Harry in thanks. Grawp was still not that good about controlling his strength and he could hurt him.

Harry could admit dinner was a bit odd but he enjoyed sitting down with the three of them. It turns out that Charlie might consider spending more time at school. Hagrid thought it could help with his senior classes as Charlie knew a lot. But that wouldn't be until Charlie finished training.

Harry was surprised when the Grey Lady appeared later when he was about to leave. "I didn't know ghosts came out here."

She agreed with him. "Usually we do not but it seemed safer to speak out here to you. I am told you wished to speak to me."

Harry agreed. "I am a descendent of Godric Gryffindor. I am looking for his den. I was wondering….."

"If I knew where it was since I was alive during his time." She finished for him.

Harry nodded. "I am told no one has known since the time of Godric's son."

She smiled. "Gideon and I used to play in it as children. Uncle Godric was the closest thing to a father I had."

Harry was relieved. "Can you tell me how to access it?" He showed her his ring as proof.

"I believe you know the room well enough."

Harry was confused. "You don't mean the headmaster's office? It was hidden."

"The room of requirements." She corrected him.

Harry was so confused. "But people access that all of the time. Heck we camped out there during the war."

"Godric designed much of the school from his family home. He used the room of requirements to hide the entrance."

"I mean how did no one stumble on it all these centuries?" Harry wondered.

"Its not obvious to the eye. Only a heir of Godric, who knows what he or she wishes to find will see it."

Harry realized. "The magic of the room transforms to what we need. If it knew I wanted an entrance…"

"The door would be revealed to you because of your blood and the ring." The Gray Lady confirmed.

Harry was relieved. "Thank you for your help."

She went to leave. "You are Uncle Godric's family. Besides you helped me find my mother's tiara. I owed you for that."

With that the ghost left and Harry knew he would need to find an excuse to be in the school in the future. If Charlie had not offered to teach Harry would have had an excuse to be there. But only on the grounds and he had not had any desire to spend much time in the school walls. But he knew there may come a time he would need to have access to that den. He would find some excuse to go in that school.

Charlie went to leave with him. "You know you should come out with me and the guys this weekend."

Harry reminded his brother. "I am sure you don't need a tag along. I have friends."

Charlie laughed a little. "Well I tagged along before."

Harry was reminded of before his birthday. "Really only Bill did. We both shared that team."

Charlie conceded that point. "Thought you may like the club we are going to. I don't think you have any other friends who like that type."

Harry understood what he meant. "No."

Charlie clapped him on the back. "Can be wing man for each other."

Harry thought for a moment to Lucius but he laughed. "I guess it could be fun."

Charlie was happy that he agreed. "Will collect you Saturday for the boy's night."

Harry turned to him before they parted ways. "Thanks for doing this for both Hagrid and I."

Charlie reminded him. "We all care about Hagrid and you. And I really don't mind."

"But you should be busy studying not having to be here."

Charlie laughed. "Unlike you this is very much part of my studies. Practical experience."

Harry knew Charlie was being honest and not just trying to make him feel better about it all. Unlike Harry who was studying charms and curse breaking, Charlie was studying to work with animals. As a vet but it still had some practical use to him. Luna was one of the students in the senior classes. She hoped to study to become a magical zoologist when she finished school in the summer. But she was still a student here so she could not have helped Hagrid though she would have been happy to. Charlie didn't miss out too much on his studying and it was only a week.

Harry thought to himself as he got home. 'Wonder how Malfoy will take the news I am hitting a club.'


On Friday afternoon he found himself heading home after lunch. He usually had curse breaking but Bill had been called off on an issue with a vault. Harry technically could have gone with him but Bill had told him it would be boring and to take the afternoon off. Bill may have been the one to suggest the program to Harry but he did agree with Remus that worked a lot. And thought Harry should take the afternoon off. Harry sent word as he was leaving to Lucius that he would not have to meet him at the bank as Harry would not be there. He would meet Lucius at the town house instead at the usual time they met. The elf returned and assured Harry that Lucius would be waiting.

Harry headed home to have some lunch and do some reading for his course load before he went out for the evening. Unlike school his courses didn't have much in the way of homework but there was some reading between the two.

Harry smiled when he came into the den and found that Remus was not alone. "I didn't expect to see you."

Ted turned to him and smiled. "My healer has been encouraging me to get out more."

Harry bent down and kissed the man who was holding Teddy. "Well I am glad to see you."

Remus turned to him. "I wasn't expecting you home until late tonight."

"Bill had to see to an issue at work and told me to take the afternoon. He seems to agree with you."

Remus knew that Harry meant about thinking Harry worked too much. "Its nice to have back up."

"I have plans tonight and I am going out with Charlie tomorrow and some of his friends." Harry reminded him.

Ted was just as happy to hear that. "Charlie? Interesting plans?"

Remus made Harry blush when he said. "Wing men I believe."

Harry sunk down into a chair. "Thanks for that." He noticed a bag. "You are taking Teddy?"

Ted nodded. "Your dad agreed for the weekend."

Remus smiled. "I am headed to France for the weekend. I could have taken Teddy but I thought he could spend it with his grandparents."

Harry knew it meant a lot to the couple. "I would have taken him but glad he will spend time with you two."

Remus shook his head. "You work too hard and you have a busy weekend of plans."

Ted agreed. "Though we would like you to come for brunch again on Sunday."

He wondered if Andromeda had refused to come over for lunch but was told she didn't know. Ted was going to bring his grandson home as a nice surprise. Harry was surprised his dad was headed to France but Remus only told him he was talking about having a novel published. It was true but there was more to it. There was some concern that Albus was trying to end his contract for text books at Hogwarts. Usually the choice was up to the professor of each course but Albus seemed to be trying to bud in. Remus couldn't afford to lose his contract even if he already had sole custody of his son. Madam Maxime was willing to consider using his text books so he was going down there to speak to her. He didn't want to worry his son about it though. He knew Harry was already feeling enough guilt about Hagrid and how he had almost lost his job. He did in fact have a meeting with a publisher to discus the draft of a novel he had been working on and hoped one day to publish.

Harry headed up to do some studying after he had lunch with them and Ted took Teddy. He asked Remus once again if there was something more but he had been reassured to just relax. Harry got some reading done before he showered and headed out.

Lucius was waiting when he got to the townhouse. "Surprised you sent an elf to warn me."

Harry smirked. "And why wouldn't I do that?"

"To stand me up."

"You know where I live." Harry pointed out.

"You could have retreated to a house I don't know the wards."

Harry shrugged. "Well maybe dating you isn't too bad."

Lucius smiled. "Making progress it seems."

Harry reminded him. "Don't get too ahead of yourself."

Lucius took his arm to apparate him. "I will wear you down."

Harry was surprised to be at an art gallery. "This?"

Lucius led him in. "You decided to make me explore exhibits thought to repay you."

Harry groaned. "Some how I doubt this will be as exciting."

Lucius smirked. "Well fair game. Besides you may like it."

Harry was relieved when they didn't do a full tour of the gallery and stuck to a few short exhibits. He could admit that it was more interesting then he thought it would be. Lucius had almost taken him to the Tate modern which may have been a bit more up Harry's speed but chose not to. Lucius was more into classical style and he thought that Harry owed him one on this. He took pity on Harry and took him to the restaurant for dinner before he looked ready to run. Of course the best wine was on the menu tonight and none of the silly pop from the previous date.

Harry was surprised when they headed back to the townhouse. "No dessert?"

Lucius led him inside. "Oh I have dessert in mind."

Harry pouted. "I am still hungry."

Lucius revealed some more wine and chocolate strawberries in the living room. "Will this work?"

Harry let himself be drawn down. "Here I thought you were going to make me dessert."

Lucius smirked at that. "I did order them."

Harry let himself be fed one. "I may have to make a cooking lesson our next date."

Lucius looked utterly appauled. "Isn't that what elves are for?"

Harry shrugged. "I like doing things the old way sometimes."

Lucius poured him a glass. "Don't think you will be getting me in some type of apron."

Harry laughed as he sipped his wine. "We wouldn't want to get your fine suit all dirty."

Lucius drew Harry into his arms. "There are other ways to ensure our clothes don't get dirty."

Harry let the man's hands start unbuttoning his top. "Did Draco move out or something? Thought this was his home."

Lucius's hands had started exploring his chest. "He spends the weekends at the manor usually."

Harry found himself lowered against the cushions. "Does he know that you use his home as a love shack while he is gone?"

Lucius laughed a bit. "Don't seem to be having much luck at that. Besides I still own it."

Harry drew the man down. "If you keep talking I will go find fun else where."

Lucius smirked at the suggestion. "I don't think you could find any better."

Harry winced as Lucius latched on to his earlobe. "I don't know, Charlie plans to set me up tomorrow."

Lucius snarled a bit but he continued his attack of Harry's neck and earlobes. He felt like going and finding that Weasley and hexing him into next week. He was not about to share his fun with any other men. His hands went to the buckle of Harry's pants and unbuttoned them. He heard a gasp escape Harry's throat as his hand slid inside of the boxers and grasped the fine cock for the first time. His hands slowly caressed the cock, his speed and pressure picking up pace, as his mouth continued its exploration of Harry's neck. Harry was practically begging for release when Lucius finally added the last bit of pressure and Harry cummed all over. He could see a bit of disappointment in the lion when it was he who pulled away this time from it. He planned to make the boy want more and to come back. He would leave the boy thinking when he went out.

He pulled Harry up after dressing him with his wand. He whispered in Harry's ear. "Have all the fun you want tomorrow but we both know what you want."


Harry was happy he was alone when he had got home that night. He was glad that Lucius had stopped as he wasn't sure he could have stopped him. He could not get the moment out of his mind as hard as he tried. He tried reminding himself once again that Lucius was Lucius Malfoy. That his son had gone to school with Harry. Heck that he had been best friends with his new found father. But some how that seemed to only make him want it more. Some how thinking it would rile up his so called father seemed like it may be a tad bit of a bonus. But that was not the basis for a relationship he reminded himself. And he was not looking to just hook up with a man. And if he was going to it would not be a Malfoy.

Harry had spent the day on Saturday reading. He hadn't been doing studies, well not most of it, but had been going through a family book. He had found it when he had been at the manor. It included some of the history all the way back to Godric. He was reminded about the den.

Charlie appeared in the doorway as he was reading. "There you are."

Harry looked up. "I am not late am I?"

Charlie shook his head with a laugh. "No, I am a bit early."

Harry put his book down and went to join him. "I could have met you."

"Worried you may not show up."

Harry smirked as it was the second time that weekend someone said that. "Why not? I am looking forward to it."

Charlie pulled him along. "Oh you will I am sure."

Harry wondered. "None of the brothers lurking?"

"Remind you none of them have the same taste."

Harry blushed. "Oh I thought maybe we would just have….."

Charlie reminded him. "Drinks yes. But the club itself will be more fun."

"Should I be worried you are setting me up?"

Charlie shrugged. "I may try if this doesn't work but just going for some fun."

Harry wondered. "Do your brothers know?"

"No, I thought we could keep it to ourselves. Thought you wouldn't want the twins for a pep talk."

Harry was relieved. "They may worry we were hooking up."

Charlie agreed. "They might like to have you as a little brother but unfortunately for them I see you as one too."

Harry more then agreed with Charlie on that. And in reality as much as the twins wanted him to date they knew he saw Charlie as a brother. But they would be happy that he was going out. And they may have ignored the gay location so they could come keep an eye out on what happened. He loved his brothers but he did think they liked to meddle a bit too much. Even Hermione may have tried to come or meddle if she knew.

A couple of Charlie's friends were waiting for them. They headed to a club just off the main drag in Diagon alley. Harry was relieved to see it was not some strip bar of some kind. The group of six of them took up a table near the stage where there was some live music.

Charlie introduced him to the guys. "And this is the little runt brother I told you about."

One of the guys laughed. "How did you escape the red hair curse?"

Harry smirked at Charlie and turned back. "Some what adopted though I wonder why I keep them around."

One of the others laughed. "Heard you are quite the quidditch player."

Charlie explained. "Lex was on the team with me. He is the one Katie replaced as chaser."

Lex agreed. "Now I play for the Cannons."

Harry thought he looked familiar. "I will try not to hold that against you."

Charlie saw his look. "Harry is pretty close to Wood."

Lex laughed at that. "Beat us out for the finals the last season we played."

Charlie explained. "Harry plans to try out for them when their seeker retires."

Another guy Gordon laughed. "Going to put Charlie in a hard spot on who to cheer for."

Harry shook his head. "I am not worried. Well unless his sister makes a team next year."

Lex eyed him over a drink. "And why is that?"

Harry grinned. "Because our brothers would hex him if he cheered for anyone but his little brother."

Charlie agreed with him on that though Ginny hoped to make Charlie split his loyalty. She knew she wouldn't likely make a starter right away but hoped to try out when she graduated as well. Charlie would cheer for his little sister but he could admit he was an United fan. Harry knew that Ron would have cheered for the cannons no matter what team Harry or Ginny were on. His love for the cannons went deeper then blood.

Charlie motioned to his friends and got them to help him get Harry out on the dance floor. They had come to have a good night out and he needed to dance. Harry was a bit unsure at first but he could admit he had fun dancing with some of the guys.

He was shocked a few hours in when he went into the bathroom and he found himself pulled into a stall. "What?"

He was pressed up against the stall wall and he heard the door latch. A voice whispered in his ear. "Look who I ran into."

Harry groaned as Lucius pressed up against him. "I really am worried you are stalking me."

Lucius lapped at his ear. "I just had good luck stumbling on you and your friends."

Harry groaned as the man rubbed up against him. "I was having fun with the other men, thinking of which one I could invite home."

Lucius twirled him around. "Oh I don't think so my lion."

Harry groaned as the man's hand grabbed him through the trousers. "I am young. Think I should play the field just a bit."

Lucius added pressure. "Come to my bed and I will show you pastures are not greener."

Harry groaned as the man added more pressure. "I am out with friends."

Lucius whispered in his ear as he continued his attack. "I have different kind of friends we could explore."

Harry pushed back against him. "I don't sleep with a man on a third date."

Lucius added enough pressure to make Harry cum. "Fourth."

Harry reminded him. "This wasn't a date. And if you want a fourth, you know its my turn next time."

Lucius cleaned him up. "As long as it ends some where private."

Harry whispered in his ear before he went to leave. "We will be exploring your kitchen. I promised you."

Lucius didn't find it funny. "I said no to aprons."

Harry shrugged as he walked out. "You may like what I wear, or don't, under the apron."

Harry went and joined the guys back in the bar and went back to dancing. He could not get Lucius from his mind but he did get back into dancing. Charlie wondered as he seemed to have changed a bit but Harry was smiling and having fun. What ever came over Harry he was happy that Harry was letting loose a bit more on the dance floor. The guys all had a great time that night and Harry was welcome to join them again.

Charlie saw him back to Grimmauld. "Worried you drank a bit too much. You got a bit loose there in the end."

AN: So not done with Hagrid, Albus is now trying to target Remus to get at Harry. What will Harry find when he explores Godric's den and can he put an end to man's meddling for good?