Can't Stay Away




By: AngelDusterBuster





Disclaimer: I do not own any of J.K Rowling's wonderful characters. Although quite frankly like every other person in the world with I did!




Summary: Five years after he disappeared, Harry is discovered. How will he react when he is pulled back into the magic community after all these years?




This is the sequel to Abandoned Hero in case your choosing not to read that first I'll give you a quick summary:


Harry's seventh year starts with Voldemort being dead. He soon discoveries Voldemort isn't dead and can't handle things. On the day of his graduation he disappears.




Now that is a really really quick summary of an eleven chapter story. There is much more to the story but those are the main things you need to know to read this one. I still advise reading it first...but it's your choice!




Chapter Fourteen: Rotten Post

"Well are you coming?", Draco looked over at Harry who appeared to be reluctant on going into his godfather's house, "Harry…earth to Harry"

"Sorry it's just…well how can I go in there and face them?", Harry looked up at Draco.

"You mean since you didn't find Nathan?", Draco rolled his eyes laughing, "Typical you"

"Malfoy this is Ron and Hermione's son were talking about! It isn't some…some lost book which doesn't matter if we find!"

"What do you think they'll disown you because you didn't find him? Honestly Potter haven't you learned anything lately?", Draco shook his head at Harry, "now come on"

Reluctantly Harry followed slowly behind Draco. When Ron answered the door he saw Draco tensed up a lot more than he had been moments before.

"So you found him", Ron pointed over in Harry's direction.

"Yeah, I did", Draco shrugged his shoulders, "I seem to be the only one good at that these days"

"Excuse me but do you have to talk about me like I'm not here?", Harry snapped making his way up to the door where Ron and Draco were staring at each other.

"Harry!", came another voice, "Thank goodness Draco found you"

"Sirius", Harry rolled his eyes, "you know I can take care of myself I'm not ten or something"

"Ron, Hermione just got here", Sirius looked over at Ron sympathy in his eyes.

Taking a deep breath Ron stepped away from Draco and went back inside the house in search of Hermione.

"Come on both of you inside", Sirius instructed to Draco and Harry.

Taking a step back Draco replied, "No that's okay I should probably go"

"Nonsense", Sirius pulled Draco inside, "You found our Harry here twice. I'd say your as welcome as anyone in this house"

"Are you sure Weasley's going to like that?", Draco changed his glance from the ground to Sirius.

"It's not Ron's house now is it?", Sirius smiled at Draco, "Come on kid"

Still a bit hesitant Draco disappeared into the house. Leaving an odd silence between Sirius and Harry.

"I really don't know what you were thinking Harry", Sirius said roughly grasping Harry's attention, "Do you not understand what's going on right now? Your in the most danger out of everyone. And your also the only one not prepared to defend yourself"

"I don't need a lecture Sirius", Harry glared at his godfather, "If you don't want me here I'll leave. Just say the word"

"That's not what I mean Harry! You never listen do you?", Sirius rubbed his head, "What am I going to have to hire a baby sitter for you?"

Looking over at Sirius with discos Harry snapped back, "I do not need a baby sitter. What I need is for you to stop worrying about me for five minutes Sirius. Nathan's missing and I…I get the feeling you don't even care. The only person you ever worry about it me, and believe it or not Sirius I can take care of myself. I've done it all my life"

"And look where it got you Harry. Running away from home", Sirius said hesitantly.

Shocked that Sirius had brought that up again Harry grew furious, "Okay so I've made mistakes but…being away was something I needed. I needed to get away from this! This right here is exactly why I left. And once this is all over I intend to go back to my normal life"

"You will do no such thing", Sirius pounced on the topic, "Not if I have the last word in it"

"Ugh! How old do you think I am? I hit the adult age years ago Sirius. If you wanted to be around for the years you could boss me around you missed them. I'll always have the Dursley's in my memory for those years"

"Are you blaming me for not being there? Haven't I always tried my hardest to be there for you Harry?", Sirius looked up when he heard another person had approached them.

"Hermione…are you alright?", Harry looked over at his best friend.

"These came for you Harry", Hermione finally found her voice, "Harry please don't go looking for him. I can't loose both of you. I can't"

Running to Hermione's side Harry pulled her into a hug, "Hermione I'm not going anywhere I'm not. And I know what your thinking. This is not your fault. And we'll find him"

After the two had separated Harry turned to the two letters that had come for him, "Who are they from Harry?"

Turning pale Harry looked up at Sirius, "It's my private mail and I don't have to share it with you"

"Harry…whatever you got there. It obviously upset you", Hermione spoke up behind him putting her hand on his shoulder.

Flinching away Harry fled inside the house leaving Hermione and Sirius to wonder.

"What do you think would upset him so much in the mail?", Hermione looked over at Sirius.

"I don't know Hermione, I really don't know"

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"Potter are you alright?" , Draco looked over at Harry who was seated on his bed staring at a slab of parchment.

When Harry didn't answer Draco walked over and took Harry by surprise when he grabbing one of the letters from him, "What has got you so…Harry what is this?"

"Don't tell Sirius…please don't tell Sirius", Harry begged grabbing the other letter before Draco could snatch it from him.

"What is this Harry?", Draco sat down on the bed next to a panic stricken Harry.

"I found out where my grandparents lived. I know I was supposed to move on and forget about them but….but I just couldn't. So I found out and I send them a letter. This is the response", Harry replied tearfully.

"Harry you don't believe this crap do you?", Draco looked down at the letter again, "This…you know this doesn't describe you. Don't you?"

"It's all coming back and I'm scared", Harry sudden started up, "all the reasons and feelings from five years ago….there all flooding back through my head"

"I'm not the one to talk to talk about this with Harry….should I get Ron? Or Hermione?", Draco suggested not knowing what else to say.

Shaking his head Harry replied, "They wouldn't understand. The only thing anyone cares about is keeping a hold on me. A tight grip so they always know where I am at every minute of the day. I can't live like that…I just can't. I need to live my life the way I want to"

"I think I'll go get Ron…", Draco muttered softly.

"He's got enough on his mind", Harry sighed.

"So what! If these people care so much about you then they should be here for you right now", Draco stood up walked toward the door.

"Draco?", Harry spoke up forcing Draco to turn back, "Why…I mean why do you care?"

"Because Harry I know what your going through. Past events have caused me to rethink my life. Perhaps you should do the same"

"Draco? Harry?", Sirius called down the hallway, "where did you to go?"

"Shut the door", Harry pleaded to Draco, "I can't face him right now"

"He's your godfather…what's so scary?", Draco laughed at Harry.

"He's going to be angry if he finds out about this letter Draco. It has to be our secret"

"Only if you tell me what's on the other letter", Draco shut the door knowing what Harry would say.

Taking a second glance at the letter he'd hidden underneath a pillow, Harry carefully handed over the letter.

Quickly skimming the letter Draco looked over at Harry in awe. It was no wonder he was so upset, "Shit Harry….were you going to tell anyone about this?"

"Ron and Hermione can't find out…imagine the nightmares it would cause them", Harry said taking in a deep breath of air.

"They deserve to know", Draco skimmed over the note on more time.

"I have to go you know", Harry looked up at Draco.

Seeing the horror in Harry's eyes Draco gasped, "Don't be crazy…we'll figure something else out"

"No…no I have to do this. I'm not going to let myself ruin anyone else's life", Harry said with determination.

"You're not thinking clearly are you? This is Voldemort were talking about…do you honestly think he's just going to go through this the trade. And how do you expect to face him! Face reality…you can't do this on your own this time", Draco replied, "And who says this kids even going to be alive when we get there?"

"He's using Nathan as bait to get to me", Harry shut his eyes deep in thought, "He knows my weakness Draco"

"Weakness?", Draco blurted out loud, "Every god dam sane person in the world has that same weakness Harry. I wouldn't even call it a weakness"

"Well he obviously doesn't know I'm powerless or he'd have given up on me", Harry shrugged his shoulders.

"Ok this asshole may be just that but….he's not stupid. You're not powerless Harry, and in time you would regain your full capabilities. He's just striking you while your weak…which if I might add that's pretty pathetic", Draco joked.

Half a smile appearing on Harry's face he replied, "So…are you going to help me?"

"Would I miss the opportunity to outshine the great Harry Potter?", Draco tried to lighten the mood.

Laughing Harry added, "Excuse me…but outshine?"

"Care for me to repeat myself?", Draco raised an eyebrow holding an arm out to Harry, "Now come on we need to show this to Sirius"

"Um…", Harry said oddly, "your not going to…I mean…"

"I'm not going to tell Sirius about you writing your grandparents", Draco helped Harry out, "That's your own personal business"

"Thanks Draco", Harry smiled, "You know…you really are okay"

"Your not so bad yourself", Draco nodded.

"And it took us…what twelve years to figure this out?", Harry burst out laughing.

"Hey give us a little credit…five of those years we weren't exactly keeping contact with each other!", Draco held up the piece of parchment, "now are you ready for this because…your right about Ron and Hermione's reaction"

Taking a deep breath Harry looked up at Draco and said, "As ready as I'll ever be"

"And you know about your grandparents Harry…there pretty blind if they after all these years still blame you. And someday they'll regret not getting to know their grandson", Draco tried to lock eye contact with Harry.

"Thanks", Harry bit his lip, "I needed that"

Author's Note: Okay this might not be as long as I make most chapters but I wanted to give you something before I leave tomorrow. So think of it as something rather then nothing.

Malena: I posted as soon as I could! I'm glad you like my story…because it's quite an honor that you do. I absolutely love your work! But by now I've gotten over the shock that you read my stuff!

Hyper Princess: After this chapter my emails about updates will start up again. I'm really just surprised I actually got this up. I haven't even begun to pack yet…

FleneBean: Like I told Hyper Princess I'll be happy to email you about updates starting next chapter. Seriously I haven't started packing and we leave tomorrow….

Pathetic Invader: NO! Harry is NOT going to CROAK! Honestly…you'd think you wanted Harry dead…lol. Talk to you about this later Liz!

Well after a seriously low amount of updates….ugh I sure hope I come home to just a million reviews. Tell your friends about me! Ha….seriously please do! I'll talk to you all in a week! When I'm burnt as bright as the sun….

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