The next day Draco woke Harry up by jumping onto his bed and tickling him. Harry hadn't remembered where he was though and immediately swung a fist up and hit Draco in the jaw. After they had a good giggle, they proceeded down the marble staircase to the dining room where Lucius was waiting at the head of the table reading a newspaper. He heard them approach and set aside the paper, lifted his head and looked curiously at the young boys. He cast a 'Tempus' charm and confirmed that was 7.15 am. Looking back at Draco and Harry, Lucius inquired as to why they were awake so early on the first day of the holidays and why Draco seemed to be developing a black eye. Harry grumbled something about Draco that didn't quite reach Lucius's ears and his son blushed.

"What was that, Harry?" asked Lucius.

"No-nothing, sir," muttered Harry, eyes downcast. Lucius frowned, and glanced toward his son who was looking straight back at him.

"Draco," he prompted.

Draco gulped and told his father about waking Harry up, as well as his reaction to said wake up. He also revealed that he had only done to get breakfast out of the way before his mother arose. Understanding what his son was alluding to Lucius couldn't fault the logic. However, before he could call his personal elf Dobby to bring them all breakfast, they heard a BANG! And looked up to see the woman strutting into the room. She had a scowl on her face, and her nose was scrunched up like she could smell something rotten. Narcissa looked at each person, glaring at them all. She walked purposefully to the opposite end of the long table and sat down.

Lucius to bring the situation to a semblance of normalcy by announcing, "Dragon, I have some news for you, your Godfather with be making an appearance tonight and staying for the remainder of the holiday."

"Who is you Godfather, Drake?" Harry questioned, finally getting the nerve to speak up.

"What Draco hasn't told you? Of course he hasn't, nobody wants you here," Narcissa spat spitefully.

In the blink of an eye, several things happened at once, Harry reared back as if slapped, his eyes watered and he shrunk into his seat. Draco stared at his mother in open-mouthed horror. Lucius sprang out of his chair and aimed his wand at her. Narcissa faced them, mirth in her eyes and a smug smile grotesquely pulling at her lips. Instantly they knew they had reacted the way she wanted and corrected their facial expressions. She stood, sniffed imperiously and stalked back out of the room. Lucius immediately dropped into his chair and planted his head in his hands. Draco looked worriedly at Harry who hadn't moved an inch since his mother spoke.

"Harry? You do know that what she said was a lie, right?" Draco questioned in a whisper, scared to hear the answer.

Lucius looked up, he noticed the concerned look on his sons' face, and terrified face of Harry and subsequently stepped in, "Harry, you are very desired in this home. It is that harpy of a woman I was forced to marry, who isn't welcome. Sadly, our marriage contract specified that we stay in the same house, or I would have kicked her out years ago," Lucius said gently with a slight giggle at the end.

Harry looked up at the Malfoy men, hope glistened in his eyes, "Do you really mean that Mr Malfoy? Only, I know I am a burden on the adults around me. Although Professor Snape didn't seem to agree with me."

"You are no burden. Harry, you are simply a young child, who is my Dragons' best friend. You have already made him a better person. I hope you continue to do so," Lucius assured his young guest, "Now, Dragon, take your broom and a spare and teach Harry the basics of flying. I will have Dobby watch you and tell me if there is any trouble."

For the rest of the morning, Draco showed Harry how to call, mount and hover on his broomstick. Harry had a marvellous time with Draco, he got to enjoy being a child for the first time in his life. After they had a quick lunch, with Lucius, the boys went to Draco's room and played Wizards Chess (Draco won every single game - there were seven). Suddenly, there was a small pop, and a house-elf arrived in the bedroom. "Dobby be's sorry's for interrupting's young master's and the Great Harry Potters' games but's Master Lucius be's asking's for you's to meet's him's in the family sitting's room's," the young elf said and bowed low.

Quickly the boys raced downstairs and bounded into the room. Draco entered first, and Harry heard him yell, "Godfather!" Harry entered the room mere seconds later and found an unexpected person in the room.

"Professor Snape? What are you doing here?" Harry questioned.