Title: Lest we forget

Author: DR asia

Ratings: G

Pairing: None (or pre-slash, really pre-slash)

Categories: AU/Drama

Disclaimer: The last time I checked, I wasn't her.

Summary: AU Two 10-year-olds meet up again after two years, Featuring child!Harry and child!Draco!

Warnings: For one, Voldemort (aka Dark Lord) doesn't exist. So, James and Lily lived until they (really) died in a car accident. Secondly, I have taken some liberties with the Malfoy family…well you'll see when you read it.

AN: The ending is a bit weird… O_O;

Lest we forget

Epilogue

Since that day, when the boys found out that they had really met before, they quickly became the best of friends. They were rarely seen without each other's company during the day. It was also through their combined effort that they had managed to enjoy most of the ship's facilities within the next few days.

            However, their favourite place of all was the place where they had first met each other — the lifeboat. Often, they would go there to talk about things in their lives. Or when they needed a place to hide after playing tricks on some unsuspecting souls (which happened regularly).

            But the one-week cruise was ending, and both of then knew that they would part at the end of it. It felt strange; they had shared so much together. Draco now knew that Harry still suffered from his nightmares while Harry knew how strict and unfeeling Draco's mother could be.

            They wanted to continue being friends after the cruise, but wasn't sure how. The distance between their houses was too far apart for two 10-year-olds and they weren't allowed to go out on their own.

            Suppose they could be pen pals instead? Oh dear, what should they do?

            Lucius knew of the dilemma the boys were in and wanted to help. He had seen how strong their friendship was. He thought the matter over seriously and went to Mrs. Figg one afternoon.

            "Mrs. Figg," Lucius said, "I have a proposal for you."

            "I know that the Potters had entrusted the job of taking care of Harry to you. " he continued on with the air of someone who knew what he was going, "I also know that you would rather retire to your house and enjoy the rest of your life peacefully."

            Warily, Mrs. Figg nodded. What could he want?

            "Therefore, I ask that you would transfer the guardianship to me. Harry and Draco are becoming good friends now. I can foresee that they would want to keep in touch after this ship has docked at the harbour. What better way to keep in touch than for Harry to stay in my house?"

Stunned, Mrs. Figg could only say what came to her mind, "…what? Are you saying that you wish to adopt Harry?"

            Now, it was Lucius's turn to nod. "Yes, that is my intention. Besides, in my care, Harry would receive formal education. In magic. I ensure you that he would be cared for as if he is my son."

            "But…but," Mrs. Figg stuttered, "Have you asked him? What if he doesn't want to?"

            "He will." Lucius said smoothly. "Anyway, if he don't want it, we'll just forget about the whole thing."

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            "Yes yes yes!" Harry cried.

            Mrs. Figg had asked him the question: do he want to stay in Draco's house?

            The answer was expected, she could only sigh and hold Harry in her arms. "Well, if that's your wish."

            "Is it for real? That Draco's father really asked I if could go live with them?" Harry asked.

            Mrs. Figg pulled back a little and said, "Yes."

            "Don't be sad, Mrs. Figg." Harry could sense her reluctance, "I promise that I would visit you."

            She smiled and ruffled his hair, "You better do that. But if it doesn't work out, you can always come back. I know that Mr. Malfoy was your father's schoolmate, but…"

            "Everything will be fine." Harry said solemnly.

            "Ok then," Mrs. Figg said, "Let's go and tell the good news to Draco and his parents, shall we?"

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The end!