~ The next day ~
The sun was had just risen and the world was slowly waking up, the birds were whistling and woke up a certain blond from his sleep. With his hands rubbing in his eyes, he slowly got up. He stretched and yawed while heading towards the bathroom, luckily he had his own private bathroom
so he wouldn't wake up his parents. He took a shower, dressed and headed down for breakfast. One of the house elves was quickly at his side asking what he wanted for breakfast, still a little tired he asked for scrambled eggs 'cause those were quickest to make and he hasn't got a lot of time 'cause he had a long way to go. A few minutes later his breakfast arrived and he ate it quickly asking the elf to search for his broom and put it ready and asked for some sandwiches and water for the road. Bowing deep, saying "Yes, sir, Master Malfoy, sir, immediately, sir" the house elf ran towards the kitchens again. Draco scribbled a little note for his parents saying that he was gonna fly with his broom for the remainder of the day saying not to worry. Leaving the note on the dinning room table, he left quickly towards Harry's home in 'Little Whining, Surrey'.
Meanwhile in 'Little Whining, Surrey' the Dursley's had just finished their breakfast and as always Harry got nothing but the dirty dishes. But he didn't care 'cause the Dursley's had decided to take a trip today 'cause of the extremely good weather', it was really hot today. So Harry made their sandwiches while they packed some stuff together.
When he was finished Uncle Vernon called Harry to him: "Come here, boy, now!", "Yes, uncle Vernon" said a pale looking Harry, he was suddenly not feeling to well, the lack of sleep and food was beginning to take it's toll on him and he didn't think he could take it much longer. "Don't use that tone with me, you ungrateful, little freak" and Harry just looked down at his feet afraid if he'd say much more he would get 'punished' and Uncle Vernon continued "We have some chores for you boy while we're gone, and they have to be done by the time we get back or you won't get any meals for a month is that clear?", Harry inwardly snorted it's not like he was getting any food anyway and his uncle continued, "You have to mown the garden, weed it and water the plants and don't ruin any of your aunts flowers or you will be punished boy, you also have to remove all the old paint on the garage and repaint it and it has to be dry by the evening is that understood?", Harry was in shock, he was expected to do all that in this blistering heat by tonight? The garden alone would take all day, the weather will slow him down and decided to speak up, not a very wise idea but he did anyway "But uncle Vernon..." he started " it's 40°C outside today, that's way to hot to do anything, let alone all those things you ask off me and ..." he never got to finish 'cause he was hit in the face so hard he flew right into a kitchen cupboard and hit his head hard, he looked at his uncle while he was standing over him, his face was purple and he looked murderous and for the first time ever he was afraid that his uncle might kill him and his uncle started yelling very loud not caring who heard him "How dare you tell me what I can and can not do boy, after all we've done for you, taking you in like we did and clothing and feeding you all these years" he hauled Harry up and hit him in the face again and when he fell he kicked him in the ribs, Harry could feel his ribs being pushed against his lungs with every kick leaving him breathless, "You will finish all your chores by tonight or you won't come out of your room for a week and don't try to eat or drink anything, we're gonna know if there's anything missing and if you do boy, you won't see the light of day anymore" he yelled spit flying everywhere, "Is..." kick "that..." kick "understood...?" Harry tried to look up but his head and neck hurt to much to do it and he said very quietly "Understood" 'cause he was afraid he would start coughing up blood all over the kitchen floor but a hand grabbed his hair and yanked his head up, he let out a cry of pain "Look at me when I'm talking to you boy and speak up ... do you understand what I'm telling you, FREAK!" yelled Vernon in his ear, Harry took a deep breath and said "Understood, sir" and it brought an evil grin to Vernon's face "Good " he said with an evil undertone and hauled Harry up, opened the kitchen door and threw him outside and Harry bumped hard into a tree in the garden and fell down face first "Don't forget what I told you ... by tonight or else" he waved his fist for good measure, and went back inside, took his car keys and went to his car where his wife and son where already waiting, oblivious to the person in the sky who saw the hole exchange with a look of shock on his face.
Harry waited 'till he heard the car drive away and stared coughing real hard and saw there was blood coming up, he hasn't got the time to panic so he went to the mower and stared his chores, after awhile he took of his shirt 'cause it was dirty from the blood and dirt, he ignored the pain and continued, after he finished mowing he started weeding, meanwhile he had an incredible headache, he had difficulty to breath, his back and shoulders where burned from the sun and he felt really dizzy and when he finished that he went looking for a bucket of water for the plants but he couldn't lift it so he dragged it but suddenly a wave of dizziness came over him and he saw the floor getting closer and fell to the ground but before he blacked out the he saw someone with blond hair coming seemingly out of nowhere running towards him yelling his name and he knew no more.
After flying awhile Draco became nervous, he had no idea why he was going to check up on Harry while he was supposed to hate him but he couldn't explain it he felt like he had to and it's not like he really hated him or anything. The road was long and he only stopped once to eat a little but when he was finished he took off again. Luckily researching all those books wasn't in vane, he learned some new spells and hexes and he currently trying one now: the invisibility spell, 'cause he didn't want the muggles to panic over a boy flying on a broomstick now did he. It was also really hot and he was glad he was flying otherwise he would have melted on the spot. After awhile the neighbourhood he was looking for came into view, he knew where Harry lived but not the exact address so he looked for a big house 'cause where else would the boy-who-lived live? When suddenly he heard a familiar voice, it was the big man's voice, the one he was Harry with two weeks ago and went closer to see what is was all about but was shocked at what he heard, it seems Harry had to do all kinda of chores.
"In this heat? They must be nuts. I probably have the wrong house." but when he heard Harry voice saying what he was thinking he knew he was right but he didn't expect the man to explode like he did, he heard a slap and a thud an he knew the man had hit Harry again not alone 'cause he heard it but he could feel it, and when he felt his ribs hurt a little it took all his might to not barge in and help Harry but he stayed put not wanting to put Harry in more trouble then he already was. It went on like that for five more minutes and Draco had to bite his tongue to stay put but he couldn't take the treats and abuse anymore and went down he heard the kitchen door open and saw Harry literally being thrown out and hit a tree.
The man threatened him once more and went back inside. Draco watched Harry lying on the floor, trying to get up and then get in a serious coughing fit that even hurt him just by watching but when he saw the blood he became furious and went after his uncle but the car was already gone so he decided to search for Harry's room and look for his stuff and maybe make some of his uncle stuff vanish mysteriously, he went upstairs and heard the lawn mower, that means Harry started his chores. Thinking he was okay Draco search the house for Harry's room, he looked in every room but didn't find any room that could be associated with Harry in any way tough one minute he tough he'd found it, it was the smallest room there was but it was packed with toys which he presumed were his cousins. He looked out of the window and saw Harry sitting on his knees pulling stuff out of the ground, he was shirtless and Draco was shocked at what he saw Harry wasn't just burned red like a lobster, which had to hurt like hell, but he had also several bruises on his chest and sides, he watched him for a while, seeing him cough now and then sway, seeing Harry getting up and going for a bucket, Draco decided enough was enough and went back downstairs and when he reached the kitchen door he saw Harry sway terribly, seeing that Harry was gonna faint soon, he yelled "Finite Incantatem" and became visible again and ran to Harry went he fell to the ground yelling "Harry!!" But Harry already blacked out, he picked Harry up mindful of his injuries and his burned back and shoulders, he was amazed how light he was, you should see and feel all his ribs which disturbed Draco greatly. He carried Harry inside and lay him down on the couch, looked for water and a washcloth and began refreshing Harry with water. Suddenly tears were flowing down Draco's face, tears for Harry and all he went trough and tears for himself because he was such git to Harry for four years thinking he had it all while he was being beaten by his own family, from that moment on he decided he would protect Harry at all costs and be friendly towards him. And he would apologise to him as soon as he woke up and he hoped that would be soon.
~ A few hours later ~
Draco as worrying terribly 'cause Harry hadn't woken up yet and he was scared, scared he was gonna lose him and he wouldn't and couldn't lose him not now, not now he decided to protect him instead of putting him into trouble and ... he never finished the tough 'cause the body next to him was moving and trying to sit up but Draco pushed him back down
"Sssstt, no no, lay down, you're gonna hurt yourself" and Harry lay back down and opened his eyes and looked at the person talking to him, he recognized the voice but it weren't any of the Dursley's 'cause they wouldn't talk to him that friendly or with that much worry in their voices, but he couldn't see clearly, he hasn't got his classes on but then a soft hand put his glasses on saying "Here you go, that should help." It did indeed help and he could clearly see the person next to him but he was shocked at who it was: it was Malfoy and not just Malfoy, a smiling Malfoy looking very worried. "Malfoy...?" Harry asked and Draco nodded softly and Harry felt that strange feeling again coming from somewhere else, worry and fear and it was coming from Malfoy, that's impossible, "... what are you doing here" and he struggled to get up but Draco hold him down saying "Harry calm down, I'm not gonna hurt you, please lie still, you're hurt very badly ... here drink this ... you're dehydrated" while shoving a glass of water in his hands. Harry was shocked not only did Malfoy just call him 'Harry' but he also worried about him and tried to help him but he said "No thanks..." and Draco looked panic stricken and said "Please, Harry you have to drink this, you're body needs it or you're gonna collapse again ... please Harry" Harry was shocked for the 3rd time that day, did Malfoy just beg? Will miracles never end?
"You don't understand Malfoy, they are gonna notice I drank something and I really don't think I could take another punishment" Harry said looked at Malfoy hoping he will understand but Draco merely said "It's mine, I brought it from the Manor, I don't need it anymore ... please drink it" he looked at Harry hoping he would drink it, Harry looked at him and the glass several times and drank it very slowly 'cause he didn't really feel like throwing up soon and when he was offered a sandwich he was baffled, did Malfoy come with a food packet? "Malfoy why are you here and what's with all the food?" "I'll explain later, first you have to eat something, you look way to thin" gesturing at Harry's chest, Harry who didn't realise he didn't have his shirt on became very red in the face and looked down but Draco didn't say anything except "Eat!" while shoving a sandwich in Harry's hand. Harry looked at the sandwich, he hadn't eaten in awhile and was glad he could now but wasn't really hungry and looked at Draco's hopeful face and took a bite, it was really good and he smiled and Draco smiled back eating a sandwich himself, he only eat half the sandwich before he was full and looked at Draco once more who looked at Harry then at the sandwich and then back at Harry and said "Is that all you're gonna eat?" Harry just nodded saying "When you're not used to eating, you're full rather quick", Draco nodded and ate the last piece of his sandwich before refilling Harry's glass with water again, Harry had a strange look on his face at the exchange and Draco smiled, Harry though he rather liked his smile, he shrugged and asked "Malfoy what are you doing here? Really?", Draco looked down and blushed suddenly very ashamed tough he didn't know why, which made Harry look baffled.
He drank his water while Draco first apologised for being such a git all these years and felt relieved when Harry excepted it and began telling him everything what's happened since King's Cross, how he felt anything Harry felt but much less severe, how he saw how his uncle slapped him in the face on the street that day, how he looked in books about the link between them and didn't find anything, how he grew more worried day by day saying he felt what Harry felt and how he came today to check up on him and saw what happened today with his uncle and all the chores he had to do but he stopped when he saw Harry's face looking horror stricken and asked "Harry, what's wrong?" laying a hand on his shoulder "Oh, my god..." yelled Harry "... the chores, I still have to do the garage,... god he's gonna kill me if it's not finished" and he stood up but he stood up too quick and grew dizzy once more and started to fall down again but Draco caught him in time and lay Harry back down saying that he took care of it and when Harry looked at him quizinly and asked "How?" Draco explained he called some painters to do the job and said if they do it quickly they would get paid extra, so they finished faster then was thought humanly possible, then neither boy said anything but Draco broke the silence when he started laughing at the face Harry made which was utter unbelief and then he started laughing harder at the look of shock Harry made 'cause to be honest Harry was shocked that Draco could use a muggle phone and then the ability to just laugh openly. When he stopped laughing Draco explained that his father tough him how to use muggle stuff by saying "know your enemy and it's tools" he snorted at that saying he never saw muggles as his enemy's that was his father talking but he did hated the Dursley's tough 'cause off all the things they put Harry trough and shrugged. It was quiet for awhile and after awhile Harry spoke up saying "Thank you for everything" and Draco just smiled and looked back down but snapped his head back up when Harry asked "Why?" and Draco just said "I guess because of the link, I can feel what you feel and nobody deserves to go trough what you go trough" it wasn't a lie but the absolute truth was that he liked Harry more then a friend but was afraid to say it, but Harry nodded and excepted it and that was good enough for him. They talked awhile longer about everything and nothing and after while Draco had to go "Harry, I have to go before your family comes back and I don't want you to get into more trouble ..." he said while getting his stuff. Harry walked with him to the kitchen door and said "I really enjoyed talking to you today, Mal... Draco" he said smiling "and thank you for everything" he said and he did something neither of them expected, he hugged Draco, it seemed right and they were both at peace for that one minute they hugged. And when they parted Draco asked "Can I come back? I'll come at night and I promise I won't make any noise and I'll be invisible so now muggle will see me but I'll understand you don't want me to and ..." but he stopped when Harry put a finger against his lips saying "You're babbeling Draco and don't be silly of course I want you to come back, I'll be there" and he pointed to the cupboard under the stairs "That's my room, they sometimes lock it so you'll have to open it for me" and at Draco's look of shock he said "It's alright really, I'm used to it and when I'm not there I'll wait on the porch right here" and smiled while Draco relaxed again.
Draco took his broom and walked in the garden so he could take off but suddenly turned and ran to Harry and hugged him "Be safe", they parted and Draco lay a hand on Harry's unbruised cheek and asked "Promise?" and Harry nodded tears in his eyes, nobody ever cared that much about him, Draco wiped the tears away with his dumb and said "I'll be back tomorrow", smiled, went to his broom, cast the invisibility spell and took off! Draco was only just gone and Harry already missed him, and occurrence for which he would have hexed you on the spot a few days ago, but he couldn't deny the fact that he liked this Draco, he liked him a lot and he made him feel safe, something he hasn't felt since the summer began.
When the Dursley's came home they weren't so glad that the job was done, you could see that they wanted to punish him 'again' but instead of yelling or hitting they locked him in his 'room' but he didn't care 'cause he knew he would see Draco the very next day.
The sun was had just risen and the world was slowly waking up, the birds were whistling and woke up a certain blond from his sleep. With his hands rubbing in his eyes, he slowly got up. He stretched and yawed while heading towards the bathroom, luckily he had his own private bathroom
so he wouldn't wake up his parents. He took a shower, dressed and headed down for breakfast. One of the house elves was quickly at his side asking what he wanted for breakfast, still a little tired he asked for scrambled eggs 'cause those were quickest to make and he hasn't got a lot of time 'cause he had a long way to go. A few minutes later his breakfast arrived and he ate it quickly asking the elf to search for his broom and put it ready and asked for some sandwiches and water for the road. Bowing deep, saying "Yes, sir, Master Malfoy, sir, immediately, sir" the house elf ran towards the kitchens again. Draco scribbled a little note for his parents saying that he was gonna fly with his broom for the remainder of the day saying not to worry. Leaving the note on the dinning room table, he left quickly towards Harry's home in 'Little Whining, Surrey'.
Meanwhile in 'Little Whining, Surrey' the Dursley's had just finished their breakfast and as always Harry got nothing but the dirty dishes. But he didn't care 'cause the Dursley's had decided to take a trip today 'cause of the extremely good weather', it was really hot today. So Harry made their sandwiches while they packed some stuff together.
When he was finished Uncle Vernon called Harry to him: "Come here, boy, now!", "Yes, uncle Vernon" said a pale looking Harry, he was suddenly not feeling to well, the lack of sleep and food was beginning to take it's toll on him and he didn't think he could take it much longer. "Don't use that tone with me, you ungrateful, little freak" and Harry just looked down at his feet afraid if he'd say much more he would get 'punished' and Uncle Vernon continued "We have some chores for you boy while we're gone, and they have to be done by the time we get back or you won't get any meals for a month is that clear?", Harry inwardly snorted it's not like he was getting any food anyway and his uncle continued, "You have to mown the garden, weed it and water the plants and don't ruin any of your aunts flowers or you will be punished boy, you also have to remove all the old paint on the garage and repaint it and it has to be dry by the evening is that understood?", Harry was in shock, he was expected to do all that in this blistering heat by tonight? The garden alone would take all day, the weather will slow him down and decided to speak up, not a very wise idea but he did anyway "But uncle Vernon..." he started " it's 40°C outside today, that's way to hot to do anything, let alone all those things you ask off me and ..." he never got to finish 'cause he was hit in the face so hard he flew right into a kitchen cupboard and hit his head hard, he looked at his uncle while he was standing over him, his face was purple and he looked murderous and for the first time ever he was afraid that his uncle might kill him and his uncle started yelling very loud not caring who heard him "How dare you tell me what I can and can not do boy, after all we've done for you, taking you in like we did and clothing and feeding you all these years" he hauled Harry up and hit him in the face again and when he fell he kicked him in the ribs, Harry could feel his ribs being pushed against his lungs with every kick leaving him breathless, "You will finish all your chores by tonight or you won't come out of your room for a week and don't try to eat or drink anything, we're gonna know if there's anything missing and if you do boy, you won't see the light of day anymore" he yelled spit flying everywhere, "Is..." kick "that..." kick "understood...?" Harry tried to look up but his head and neck hurt to much to do it and he said very quietly "Understood" 'cause he was afraid he would start coughing up blood all over the kitchen floor but a hand grabbed his hair and yanked his head up, he let out a cry of pain "Look at me when I'm talking to you boy and speak up ... do you understand what I'm telling you, FREAK!" yelled Vernon in his ear, Harry took a deep breath and said "Understood, sir" and it brought an evil grin to Vernon's face "Good " he said with an evil undertone and hauled Harry up, opened the kitchen door and threw him outside and Harry bumped hard into a tree in the garden and fell down face first "Don't forget what I told you ... by tonight or else" he waved his fist for good measure, and went back inside, took his car keys and went to his car where his wife and son where already waiting, oblivious to the person in the sky who saw the hole exchange with a look of shock on his face.
Harry waited 'till he heard the car drive away and stared coughing real hard and saw there was blood coming up, he hasn't got the time to panic so he went to the mower and stared his chores, after awhile he took of his shirt 'cause it was dirty from the blood and dirt, he ignored the pain and continued, after he finished mowing he started weeding, meanwhile he had an incredible headache, he had difficulty to breath, his back and shoulders where burned from the sun and he felt really dizzy and when he finished that he went looking for a bucket of water for the plants but he couldn't lift it so he dragged it but suddenly a wave of dizziness came over him and he saw the floor getting closer and fell to the ground but before he blacked out the he saw someone with blond hair coming seemingly out of nowhere running towards him yelling his name and he knew no more.
After flying awhile Draco became nervous, he had no idea why he was going to check up on Harry while he was supposed to hate him but he couldn't explain it he felt like he had to and it's not like he really hated him or anything. The road was long and he only stopped once to eat a little but when he was finished he took off again. Luckily researching all those books wasn't in vane, he learned some new spells and hexes and he currently trying one now: the invisibility spell, 'cause he didn't want the muggles to panic over a boy flying on a broomstick now did he. It was also really hot and he was glad he was flying otherwise he would have melted on the spot. After awhile the neighbourhood he was looking for came into view, he knew where Harry lived but not the exact address so he looked for a big house 'cause where else would the boy-who-lived live? When suddenly he heard a familiar voice, it was the big man's voice, the one he was Harry with two weeks ago and went closer to see what is was all about but was shocked at what he heard, it seems Harry had to do all kinda of chores.
"In this heat? They must be nuts. I probably have the wrong house." but when he heard Harry voice saying what he was thinking he knew he was right but he didn't expect the man to explode like he did, he heard a slap and a thud an he knew the man had hit Harry again not alone 'cause he heard it but he could feel it, and when he felt his ribs hurt a little it took all his might to not barge in and help Harry but he stayed put not wanting to put Harry in more trouble then he already was. It went on like that for five more minutes and Draco had to bite his tongue to stay put but he couldn't take the treats and abuse anymore and went down he heard the kitchen door open and saw Harry literally being thrown out and hit a tree.
The man threatened him once more and went back inside. Draco watched Harry lying on the floor, trying to get up and then get in a serious coughing fit that even hurt him just by watching but when he saw the blood he became furious and went after his uncle but the car was already gone so he decided to search for Harry's room and look for his stuff and maybe make some of his uncle stuff vanish mysteriously, he went upstairs and heard the lawn mower, that means Harry started his chores. Thinking he was okay Draco search the house for Harry's room, he looked in every room but didn't find any room that could be associated with Harry in any way tough one minute he tough he'd found it, it was the smallest room there was but it was packed with toys which he presumed were his cousins. He looked out of the window and saw Harry sitting on his knees pulling stuff out of the ground, he was shirtless and Draco was shocked at what he saw Harry wasn't just burned red like a lobster, which had to hurt like hell, but he had also several bruises on his chest and sides, he watched him for a while, seeing him cough now and then sway, seeing Harry getting up and going for a bucket, Draco decided enough was enough and went back downstairs and when he reached the kitchen door he saw Harry sway terribly, seeing that Harry was gonna faint soon, he yelled "Finite Incantatem" and became visible again and ran to Harry went he fell to the ground yelling "Harry!!" But Harry already blacked out, he picked Harry up mindful of his injuries and his burned back and shoulders, he was amazed how light he was, you should see and feel all his ribs which disturbed Draco greatly. He carried Harry inside and lay him down on the couch, looked for water and a washcloth and began refreshing Harry with water. Suddenly tears were flowing down Draco's face, tears for Harry and all he went trough and tears for himself because he was such git to Harry for four years thinking he had it all while he was being beaten by his own family, from that moment on he decided he would protect Harry at all costs and be friendly towards him. And he would apologise to him as soon as he woke up and he hoped that would be soon.
~ A few hours later ~
Draco as worrying terribly 'cause Harry hadn't woken up yet and he was scared, scared he was gonna lose him and he wouldn't and couldn't lose him not now, not now he decided to protect him instead of putting him into trouble and ... he never finished the tough 'cause the body next to him was moving and trying to sit up but Draco pushed him back down
"Sssstt, no no, lay down, you're gonna hurt yourself" and Harry lay back down and opened his eyes and looked at the person talking to him, he recognized the voice but it weren't any of the Dursley's 'cause they wouldn't talk to him that friendly or with that much worry in their voices, but he couldn't see clearly, he hasn't got his classes on but then a soft hand put his glasses on saying "Here you go, that should help." It did indeed help and he could clearly see the person next to him but he was shocked at who it was: it was Malfoy and not just Malfoy, a smiling Malfoy looking very worried. "Malfoy...?" Harry asked and Draco nodded softly and Harry felt that strange feeling again coming from somewhere else, worry and fear and it was coming from Malfoy, that's impossible, "... what are you doing here" and he struggled to get up but Draco hold him down saying "Harry calm down, I'm not gonna hurt you, please lie still, you're hurt very badly ... here drink this ... you're dehydrated" while shoving a glass of water in his hands. Harry was shocked not only did Malfoy just call him 'Harry' but he also worried about him and tried to help him but he said "No thanks..." and Draco looked panic stricken and said "Please, Harry you have to drink this, you're body needs it or you're gonna collapse again ... please Harry" Harry was shocked for the 3rd time that day, did Malfoy just beg? Will miracles never end?
"You don't understand Malfoy, they are gonna notice I drank something and I really don't think I could take another punishment" Harry said looked at Malfoy hoping he will understand but Draco merely said "It's mine, I brought it from the Manor, I don't need it anymore ... please drink it" he looked at Harry hoping he would drink it, Harry looked at him and the glass several times and drank it very slowly 'cause he didn't really feel like throwing up soon and when he was offered a sandwich he was baffled, did Malfoy come with a food packet? "Malfoy why are you here and what's with all the food?" "I'll explain later, first you have to eat something, you look way to thin" gesturing at Harry's chest, Harry who didn't realise he didn't have his shirt on became very red in the face and looked down but Draco didn't say anything except "Eat!" while shoving a sandwich in Harry's hand. Harry looked at the sandwich, he hadn't eaten in awhile and was glad he could now but wasn't really hungry and looked at Draco's hopeful face and took a bite, it was really good and he smiled and Draco smiled back eating a sandwich himself, he only eat half the sandwich before he was full and looked at Draco once more who looked at Harry then at the sandwich and then back at Harry and said "Is that all you're gonna eat?" Harry just nodded saying "When you're not used to eating, you're full rather quick", Draco nodded and ate the last piece of his sandwich before refilling Harry's glass with water again, Harry had a strange look on his face at the exchange and Draco smiled, Harry though he rather liked his smile, he shrugged and asked "Malfoy what are you doing here? Really?", Draco looked down and blushed suddenly very ashamed tough he didn't know why, which made Harry look baffled.
He drank his water while Draco first apologised for being such a git all these years and felt relieved when Harry excepted it and began telling him everything what's happened since King's Cross, how he felt anything Harry felt but much less severe, how he saw how his uncle slapped him in the face on the street that day, how he looked in books about the link between them and didn't find anything, how he grew more worried day by day saying he felt what Harry felt and how he came today to check up on him and saw what happened today with his uncle and all the chores he had to do but he stopped when he saw Harry's face looking horror stricken and asked "Harry, what's wrong?" laying a hand on his shoulder "Oh, my god..." yelled Harry "... the chores, I still have to do the garage,... god he's gonna kill me if it's not finished" and he stood up but he stood up too quick and grew dizzy once more and started to fall down again but Draco caught him in time and lay Harry back down saying that he took care of it and when Harry looked at him quizinly and asked "How?" Draco explained he called some painters to do the job and said if they do it quickly they would get paid extra, so they finished faster then was thought humanly possible, then neither boy said anything but Draco broke the silence when he started laughing at the face Harry made which was utter unbelief and then he started laughing harder at the look of shock Harry made 'cause to be honest Harry was shocked that Draco could use a muggle phone and then the ability to just laugh openly. When he stopped laughing Draco explained that his father tough him how to use muggle stuff by saying "know your enemy and it's tools" he snorted at that saying he never saw muggles as his enemy's that was his father talking but he did hated the Dursley's tough 'cause off all the things they put Harry trough and shrugged. It was quiet for awhile and after awhile Harry spoke up saying "Thank you for everything" and Draco just smiled and looked back down but snapped his head back up when Harry asked "Why?" and Draco just said "I guess because of the link, I can feel what you feel and nobody deserves to go trough what you go trough" it wasn't a lie but the absolute truth was that he liked Harry more then a friend but was afraid to say it, but Harry nodded and excepted it and that was good enough for him. They talked awhile longer about everything and nothing and after while Draco had to go "Harry, I have to go before your family comes back and I don't want you to get into more trouble ..." he said while getting his stuff. Harry walked with him to the kitchen door and said "I really enjoyed talking to you today, Mal... Draco" he said smiling "and thank you for everything" he said and he did something neither of them expected, he hugged Draco, it seemed right and they were both at peace for that one minute they hugged. And when they parted Draco asked "Can I come back? I'll come at night and I promise I won't make any noise and I'll be invisible so now muggle will see me but I'll understand you don't want me to and ..." but he stopped when Harry put a finger against his lips saying "You're babbeling Draco and don't be silly of course I want you to come back, I'll be there" and he pointed to the cupboard under the stairs "That's my room, they sometimes lock it so you'll have to open it for me" and at Draco's look of shock he said "It's alright really, I'm used to it and when I'm not there I'll wait on the porch right here" and smiled while Draco relaxed again.
Draco took his broom and walked in the garden so he could take off but suddenly turned and ran to Harry and hugged him "Be safe", they parted and Draco lay a hand on Harry's unbruised cheek and asked "Promise?" and Harry nodded tears in his eyes, nobody ever cared that much about him, Draco wiped the tears away with his dumb and said "I'll be back tomorrow", smiled, went to his broom, cast the invisibility spell and took off! Draco was only just gone and Harry already missed him, and occurrence for which he would have hexed you on the spot a few days ago, but he couldn't deny the fact that he liked this Draco, he liked him a lot and he made him feel safe, something he hasn't felt since the summer began.
When the Dursley's came home they weren't so glad that the job was done, you could see that they wanted to punish him 'again' but instead of yelling or hitting they locked him in his 'room' but he didn't care 'cause he knew he would see Draco the very next day.