Chapter: 2 - An Angry Play

Draco Malfoy lifted his hand and knocked lightly on the door, after a moment with no answer he started to leave.

'Yes…who is it?'

'Its me Harry, can I come in?'

The door opened to reveal Harry. Draco took in the sight, he had to admire the change in Harry since school. What was once the scrawny body of a underweight boy was now the well toned and tanned body of a fully grown man in his prime. All the hours they'd spend training showed, and despite his 36 years his skin was as smooth and flawless as a child's, he wanted to slide his hands all over Harry exploring him, finding all those secret places of pleasure. Draco found his body responding, his leathers were suddenly tight around the groin, his face flushed with desire. But he knew he could never force himself on Harry, over the years they had become allies and possibly even friends, he wouldn't endanger his position as Harry's bodyguard and second.

Harry saw Draco's reaction and internally chuckled and gave the other man a few moments to compose himself before stepping back and indicating that he could enter. He watched as Draco took in the room.

Draco looked around the room. He'd of cause seen it many times but it still caught him by surprise, it was much like Headmaster Dumbledoor's apartments at Hogwarts in layout and shape, but the walls here where pure white, the windows covered with muslin to reduce the glare produced by the midday sun. The room looked as though it had been cut out from one of those Muggle magazines, minimilized, and minslisum…no minimalism, well it was something like that.

Harry sat down, he was quite proud of the effect, though the room looked much like the original in Hogwarts the distinct lack of clutter in the room gave it a more imposing look and gave him the upper-hand in many a difficult situation, his mind slipped back

…Flash back…

Lucius Malfoy stood in front of him, blood dripped from the deep gauge across his face, a present from Voldemort which would stay with him for the rest of his life.

'You, arrogant child, you think I'd follow you, what could you ever offer someone like me' the anger and loathing projected would have caused anyone else to back down, but Harry Potter was one of the few people who where immune. He had lived with the Dursleys and faced Voldemort after all, there was nothing that Lucius could try which would frighten the younger man.

'Lucius sit down' it was a command, Lucius sat with dignity and poise, and Harry wondered if this was how he behaved with He Who Should Not Be Named but didn't see it likely.

Green eyes meet grey.

'There is but one thing I can offer you Lucius, I offer you a place by my side with Draco, you help me defeat Voldemort and I'll offer you protection from the Ministry for you and your family'

he let this sink in, Lucius eyes flickered with indefinable emotion for a split second and then settled once again.

'Lucius you will help me because it's in your best interest to help me'

'Why?'

'I need you, I need your knowledge of how he works, how he thinks, I won't use you as Snape is used, you will help me plan, but it is your choice'

'Yes' Lucius stood and left the room leaving Harry, the door swinging shut behind him.

…End Flash back

As he slipped out of the past and into the present he became aware of Draco staring at him.

'Sorry, a little distracted' He eased himself down into the white leather chair behind his desk.

'Why do you do this to yourself Harry, your young, handsome, and eligible, so where are all those lovely young ladies to whip your ass' Draco said straight faced and innocently. Harry burst out laughing.

'It's good to see you laugh'

'It's good to laugh, thanks Dray' Draco sighed and sank into one of the more formal seats which Harry had for guests.

'Harry' Draco looked worn-out Harry wondered why he hadn't seen it before, this wasn't a social call after all. 'Its my father…He…He's missing…'

'He's only a day late Draco Malfoy pull yourself together' he said sternly, he needed to stop Draco falling, he needed Draco at his side.

'HARRY' he exclaimed 'HE'S MY FATHER, I'LL BLOODY WELL WORRY ABOUT IF I WANT TO'

'OK…OK' Harry speed through his thoughts formulating a cause of action. 'He was last seen near Hogsmead, Right' looking for conformation from Draco, he nodded. 'OK, Send Gregory and Shad, get them to check out the entire area'

'But'

'I don't want you out there any more than you have to be Draco, I need you alive' the platinum fired a look of anger and disappointment at his leader 'You don't think I can look after my self, FOR GODS SAKE HARRY'. He let his anger dissipate into the heavy atmosphere of the room.

'Draco I know you can look after yourself, but I just can't take the chance. I won't send you into a situation of which I have no information, it's just to bloody dangerous and not just for you. For gods' sakes what do you think I'm going to do with out you. Draco you are not expendable'

Draco knew he wasn't in any position to sway Harry his temper had gotten the better of him and he'd lost whatever grip he may once have had on the situation.

He stood up, 'I'll go inform Gregory and Shad shall I'

Harry looked up into grey and nodded his head, Draco left the door swinging closed behind him with a loud bang.