A/N: This chapter is a little sad at the end, but full of drama. I've
decided screw Beta readers for this story as none have gotten back to me at
all within a reasonable amount of time. So, from now until the end, if you
want something explaining, just ask in the review and I'll include it in
the story. How Harry and Draco became friends is something that should have
been covered in the first chapter really, but I'm too lazy.
So, here it is Harry and Draco became friends after they decided in their fifth year to band together. This wasn't by choice, but seeing as half of fifth year Slytherin's and some Gryffindor's didn't return to school after the holidays, Dumbledore asked Harry and Draco to set aside their differences and to work together to overthrow the dark lords. After they grudgingly shook hands, they found out stuff they had in common and managed to become best friends by the end of their fifth year. Hermione was fine with it and her and Draco actually had philosophical discussions. Ron, hadn't been at first, but he couldn't resist Draco's charm and got over himself. He began to like Draco and they've been best friends since. Draco was even the second best man after Harry at Ron's wedding. So close was the friendship. Oh and thanks to thegoldenpen for your reviews which have kept me going! She's my co-conspirator and yeah it doesn't sound all-secret agenty doesn't it? Enjoy!
"Father" the words escaped his lips automatically as he looked at the thin man with the ragged robes.
"I see you've made a living for yourself" purred Lucius, "With Potter" he said eyeing Harry with a look of distaste.
"Yes I have, what do you want?" asked Draco quietly. He hadn't spoken to his father for 4 years and now here he was. All the things that Draco had repressed from his childhood came back. All the old anger and resentment. He kept it out of his voice so the other Malfoy wouldn't know what was going on in his head, but Draco was furious! How dare he barge into his home and criticise him.
Amanda was ready to strike but Harry waved her off. This was something Draco needed to do himself and with a loving squeeze to the hand he gave the younger Malfoy the confidence he needed.
"I'm waiting," said Draco with all the sneer of a Malfoy.
"You turned down great power boy. Now it's time to pay for that!" sneered Lucius, "Crucio"
Draco yelled as the curse hit him and Amanda shouted "Expallimerus". Lucius's wand came out of his hand and into Amanda's. Harry reversed the spell on Draco who was panting with pain because of the curse. Luckily he had only been under the influence for only a few seconds and didn't suffer much except a stabbing pain all over that would subside.
"Mr. Lucius Augustus Malfoy." said Amanda while she magically bound him, "You are charged with the murder of innocent muggles, helping the dark lord to power, use of the unforgiveables, forgery, rape and will therefore be delivered with the Dementor's kiss in Azkaban. There will be a trial held to give you a fair hearing. You must remain silent while I escort you to the Ministry for questioning"
She smiled at Harry and Draco whose breathing had calmed down. "Here's your furniture back" and with a wave of her wand everything was back to where it should be. The bed suddenly materialised out of nowhere and all the clothes were back.
"The Ministry will contact the both of you about the trial. I'd advise you to take Mr. Malfoy to St. Mungo's. Although he only suffered for a little while, the damage has been done. Good day" said Amanda before frog marching Lucius who was magically bound and unconscious out of the building then apparating to the Ministry.
Meanwhile Harry held Draco, "Come on love, we need to get you to the hospital"
Draco only nodded his silent agreement. He was too much in a state of shock to argue. They apparated there and after explaining to the receptionist what had happened, a doctor immediately came to check Draco.
After what seemed like hours he came back. His face was neutral. Harry didn't know if this was a good or bad thing, but he remained hopeful.
"Mr. Malfoy hasn't sustained any serious injury. He's just in shock. The nerve damage that did happen, we've repaired and he should be fine." he said seeing the relief on Harry's face.
Harry nodded happily.
"Rest is what he needs now. Don't leave him alone for too long, he's had a harrowing experience and this may start up suicidal tendencies" said the doctor.
At the word suicide Harry looked at Draco who was staring blankly at a wall not even noticing his surroundings. Harry nodded to show he had understood.
He clasped Draco' hand and led him outside so they could apparate home. But as soon as they got there a wave of reporters were outside. Harry brushed passed them all, shielding Draco and led him in. He made sure the door was locked then proceeded to put up anti-apparating wards so that no one could apparate in or out. If someone did try, they'd apparate outside the front door and would have to physically knock before they were allowed in.
"Why don't you have a bath love, I'll make us some tea" said Harry gently. Draco slowly came out of his shock enough to nod while Harry drew him a bath.
When Draco came out he was wearing all black again and came to help Harry. "I'll make us some food" he said quietly.
Harry didn't protest and simply went out of the kitchen and sat on the sofa. It had been a harrowing night and now it was nearly daybreak. And he hadn't even got any sleep. He thanked the lord it was Sunday so neither he nor Draco had to work today.
He went and drew himself a bath and when he came out, Draco had breakfast ready. "Thanks" said Harry slowly chewing at the food. He sat down beside Draco and ate in silence.
Finally he couldn't take it anymore. "It's OK to cry, show anger or do something," said Harry trying to get Draco to show any emotion.
Draco looked at him sadly. All the memories of the torture and the cold cruel laughter, which had haunted his nightmares, came to a halt. Harry's words had burst the brick wall he'd built around himself when he was young. He let it break and the dam burst open. Draco cried and cried. Harry stroked his hair and rocked him gently.
The dam was burst and now Draco could start his life once again.
So, here it is Harry and Draco became friends after they decided in their fifth year to band together. This wasn't by choice, but seeing as half of fifth year Slytherin's and some Gryffindor's didn't return to school after the holidays, Dumbledore asked Harry and Draco to set aside their differences and to work together to overthrow the dark lords. After they grudgingly shook hands, they found out stuff they had in common and managed to become best friends by the end of their fifth year. Hermione was fine with it and her and Draco actually had philosophical discussions. Ron, hadn't been at first, but he couldn't resist Draco's charm and got over himself. He began to like Draco and they've been best friends since. Draco was even the second best man after Harry at Ron's wedding. So close was the friendship. Oh and thanks to thegoldenpen for your reviews which have kept me going! She's my co-conspirator and yeah it doesn't sound all-secret agenty doesn't it? Enjoy!
"Father" the words escaped his lips automatically as he looked at the thin man with the ragged robes.
"I see you've made a living for yourself" purred Lucius, "With Potter" he said eyeing Harry with a look of distaste.
"Yes I have, what do you want?" asked Draco quietly. He hadn't spoken to his father for 4 years and now here he was. All the things that Draco had repressed from his childhood came back. All the old anger and resentment. He kept it out of his voice so the other Malfoy wouldn't know what was going on in his head, but Draco was furious! How dare he barge into his home and criticise him.
Amanda was ready to strike but Harry waved her off. This was something Draco needed to do himself and with a loving squeeze to the hand he gave the younger Malfoy the confidence he needed.
"I'm waiting," said Draco with all the sneer of a Malfoy.
"You turned down great power boy. Now it's time to pay for that!" sneered Lucius, "Crucio"
Draco yelled as the curse hit him and Amanda shouted "Expallimerus". Lucius's wand came out of his hand and into Amanda's. Harry reversed the spell on Draco who was panting with pain because of the curse. Luckily he had only been under the influence for only a few seconds and didn't suffer much except a stabbing pain all over that would subside.
"Mr. Lucius Augustus Malfoy." said Amanda while she magically bound him, "You are charged with the murder of innocent muggles, helping the dark lord to power, use of the unforgiveables, forgery, rape and will therefore be delivered with the Dementor's kiss in Azkaban. There will be a trial held to give you a fair hearing. You must remain silent while I escort you to the Ministry for questioning"
She smiled at Harry and Draco whose breathing had calmed down. "Here's your furniture back" and with a wave of her wand everything was back to where it should be. The bed suddenly materialised out of nowhere and all the clothes were back.
"The Ministry will contact the both of you about the trial. I'd advise you to take Mr. Malfoy to St. Mungo's. Although he only suffered for a little while, the damage has been done. Good day" said Amanda before frog marching Lucius who was magically bound and unconscious out of the building then apparating to the Ministry.
Meanwhile Harry held Draco, "Come on love, we need to get you to the hospital"
Draco only nodded his silent agreement. He was too much in a state of shock to argue. They apparated there and after explaining to the receptionist what had happened, a doctor immediately came to check Draco.
After what seemed like hours he came back. His face was neutral. Harry didn't know if this was a good or bad thing, but he remained hopeful.
"Mr. Malfoy hasn't sustained any serious injury. He's just in shock. The nerve damage that did happen, we've repaired and he should be fine." he said seeing the relief on Harry's face.
Harry nodded happily.
"Rest is what he needs now. Don't leave him alone for too long, he's had a harrowing experience and this may start up suicidal tendencies" said the doctor.
At the word suicide Harry looked at Draco who was staring blankly at a wall not even noticing his surroundings. Harry nodded to show he had understood.
He clasped Draco' hand and led him outside so they could apparate home. But as soon as they got there a wave of reporters were outside. Harry brushed passed them all, shielding Draco and led him in. He made sure the door was locked then proceeded to put up anti-apparating wards so that no one could apparate in or out. If someone did try, they'd apparate outside the front door and would have to physically knock before they were allowed in.
"Why don't you have a bath love, I'll make us some tea" said Harry gently. Draco slowly came out of his shock enough to nod while Harry drew him a bath.
When Draco came out he was wearing all black again and came to help Harry. "I'll make us some food" he said quietly.
Harry didn't protest and simply went out of the kitchen and sat on the sofa. It had been a harrowing night and now it was nearly daybreak. And he hadn't even got any sleep. He thanked the lord it was Sunday so neither he nor Draco had to work today.
He went and drew himself a bath and when he came out, Draco had breakfast ready. "Thanks" said Harry slowly chewing at the food. He sat down beside Draco and ate in silence.
Finally he couldn't take it anymore. "It's OK to cry, show anger or do something," said Harry trying to get Draco to show any emotion.
Draco looked at him sadly. All the memories of the torture and the cold cruel laughter, which had haunted his nightmares, came to a halt. Harry's words had burst the brick wall he'd built around himself when he was young. He let it break and the dam burst open. Draco cried and cried. Harry stroked his hair and rocked him gently.
The dam was burst and now Draco could start his life once again.
