Sorry this took so long to get out. Last weekend, I was trying to buy a car and catch a cold. I got the car and the cold has turned into bronchitis. Blah :-P
Thanks again to all my reviewers. I told you the chapters would be getting longer.
Disclaimers et al in Part 0
Chapter 10 - It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas
"You sure you don't want us to spend the hols with you?" Ron asked. He was finishing up packing his trunk.
"I'll be fine," Harry assured the redhead. "Dumbledore said something about keeping me busy for the next month."
"Could be worse, I reckon," Ron conceded. "It could be Snape." Both boys shuddered. Ron closed his trunk then headed downstairs with Harry.
Hermione was waiting for them in the common room. "If you'd packed last night," she started.
"Then you wouldn't have anyone to drive batty," Ron finished.
The brown-haired girl glared at him before turning to Harry. "I've left your gifts with Professor Dumbledore," she said. "He said he'd keep them for you until Christmas."
"I've sent yours on ahead," Harry said. "Mrs. Weasley will make sure you get it in time for Christmas."
Harry walked with his friends to the entrance hall and watched as they climbed into the horseless carriages. A small wave and they drove away. Harry stood on the steps until they could no longer be seen. With a sigh, he turned and walked back into the castle.
Dumbledore was standing in the hall when Harry walked back into the castle. "How are you today?" the old man asked.
"All right, I guess," Harry shrugged.
"If you'll come with me," Dumbledore said. "There's something I want to show you." He turned and walked down the corridor, Harry following behind him.
Harry recognized the area of the castle they were in from the time when Remus had been teaching. This was the faculty area, with the exception of the heads of houses who stayed near their dorms, and it was generally off-limits to the students. As the pair walked down the corridor, Harry saw Severus and Draco waiting. Both Slytherins looked up when they approached.
"Good, you're both here," Dumbledore said.
"And just why are we here?" Severus asked.
"I thought the boys might like to see where they'll be staying after the wedding," the headmaster said.
"Where we're staying?" Draco asked.
"Won't we be in our dorms?" Harry asked.
"Once you're bonded and with child, it was thought it would be easier if you had your own rooms," Dumbledore explained. "Shall we go in?"
He stepped up to the portrait guarding the door. "Baby's breath," he said. The portrait swung open. "You can, of course, change the password." The quartet walked inside.
The sitting room was half the size of the Griffyndor's common room and done in shades of green and blue with silver and gold accents. It was simple but looked comfortable. There was a small kitchen to one side. A single door led out of the room.
"Through that door is your bedroom, bathroom and nursery," Dumbledore said.
"So we'll be staying here until after the baby is born," Harry said, "even over the summer."
"It would be safer," Dumbledore said.
"My father would be able to protect us," Draco said.
"Should the Dark Lord decide to visit the manor as he done on several occasions in the past," Severus said, "your father's protection would be less than ideal."
"If you remain at the school, you'll be beyond his reach," Dumbledore said. "He is not strong enough to attack the school and survive."
"Yet," Severus muttered. He was ignored.
"Professor Snape and I will leave you to look around," Dumbledore said as he and Severus walked to the door. "I'll have one of the house elves bring you lunch later." With that, the adults were gone.
"Sometimes, I don't know who's worse," Harry mused, "Voldemort, your father, or Dumbledore."
"Three way tie," Draco answered, "and I think Dumbledore is the most manipulative of the group."
"And the worst part is most people don't realize he's doing it," Harry added.
They walked over to the bedroom door. It was obvious both boys were nervous. They knew what that door represented and it made them nervous. On the other hand, they wanted to see what it looked like. They took a deep breath and opened the door.
The bedroom was paneled with light oak, the same wood that was used throughout the room. Two dressers, one carved with lions and the other with snakes, stood next to two matching wardrobes. The bed had a forest scene carved onto the headboard. It was easily three times the size of their regular beds.
"This is nice," Harry said.
"Very nice," Draco said. "I think I could sleep here."
Harry walked over and opened one of the doors. "And I definitely wouldn't mind bathing in here."
Draco went over to see what he was talking about. "Looks like one of the bathrooms at the mansion," he said. The bathtub could easily hold three people. There was a separate shower with two heads. A double sink with separate faucets stood next to the gleaming white toilet.
"You have bathrooms like this?" Harry asked.
"Only in the smaller guests rooms," Draco shrugged. They walked back into the bedroom.
"There's only one room left," Harry said.
"Might as well look at it and get it over with," Draco said. "I mean, how bad could it be?"
"We're talking about Dumbledore," Harry said. "It could be very bad."
"I'd forgotten about that," Draco muttered. "Waiting won't make it any better." They walked over and opened the door.
"Well, this is a surprise," Harry said. The room was completely bare.
"Professor Dumbledore thought you might like to decorate it yourselves," a voice behind them asked.
The boys whirled around, their wands drawn. Moria was standing in the doorway, an eyebrow arched at them. "Nice reflexes, boys," she said as she walked into the room.
"Aunt Moria," Draco said as they lowered their wands. "What brings you here?"
"If you remember right, we're going to Diagon Alley tomorrow," Moria said. "I thought it might be easier if I spent the night."
"And, of course, you have no ulterior motives in staying here," Draco smirked.
"I have no idea what you're talking about," Moria said, her voice aloof.
Harry had no idea what either of them were talking about. "Something I should know about?" he asked.
"Not at all," Moria said, quickly. Later, Draco said silently. Harry just nodded.
The trio walked into the sitting room just as one of the house elves popped in. "Would the young masters be wanting their lunch now?" it asked.
"Please," Harry said as the others nodded. "Soup and sandwiches as well as pumpkin juice and tea for three."
The elf disappeared and a minute later, the requested lunch appeared on the table with the elf standing next to it. "Would you be wanting anything else?" it asked.
"No, thank you," Harry said. The elf disappeared again as they sat down.
"What else is left to do?" Draco asked as they began to eat. No use pretending about what was going on.
"Not much, really," Moria said. "The bonding is in five days so most everything has been taken care of by now. Tomorrow, we'll pick up your robes and bracelets as well as getting any last minute Christmas presents you might need. I thought we would make a day of it. Professor Dumbledore said I can take you to muggle London as long as we're careful."
"That would be great," Harry said. The smile on his face didn't quite reach his eyes.
"Boys, I want both of you to listen to me," Moria said. "I know this a lot to place on your shoulders, especially at your age, and believe me when I say I wish there was a way out of this but there isn't. Over the next year, there is going to be quite a number of changes in your lives. I just want you to remember one thing. If it all gets to much for either of you, let me know. You can always escape to my manor if you need to. My floo is closed to most people and the wards keep out anyone I don't want in. No one will know you're there if you don't want them to know. I want both of you to promise me that, all right?" Both boys nodded. "Good." she smiled. "I love my brother very much but I won't let him use either of you." This time, the smiles were genuine.
After lunch, Draco and Harry spent most of the afternoon getting a headstart on their homework. They knew it would be several days after the bonding before things settled down enough for them to actually do it. They studied together since they had most of the same classes.
They ate dinner with the staff and the other students that stayed over for the holidays. Since there were very many, students and teachers alike sat at one table in the middle of the great hall. They had just begun to eat when Draco nudged Harry.
"What?"
"See who my aunt is sitting next to?" Draco asked.
Harry glanced towards the professors and back. "Professor Snape," he shrugged. "So?"
"I think he's the ulterior motive I was talking about," Draco said.
Harry's eyes went round. "Your aunt and...."
"Father said they dated when they were in school together," Draco said. "Everyone was surprised when they didn't get married."
"Why didn't they?" Harry asked.
"Who knows?" Draco shrugged himself, "but I think they've decided to renew their... friendship."
Both boys watched as they adults talked, their heads very close together. "I think you're right," Harry said. "Maybe it'll make him a little nicer in class if he's getting shagged on a regular basis."
The boys thought about it for a moment. "Nah," they said together.
Moria sighed and kissed the patch of skin she was lying next to. "Something wrong?" a velvet voice above her asked.
"Not really," she said. "I think Draco and Harry know about us."
"Does that bother you?" Severus asked.
"No," she said, "but I don't want it to bother you, either."
"It doesn't bother me," he said. "Neither of them will say anything about it, at least not to anyone else. They may, however, throw barbs and innuendoes in our direction."
"I'm a Malfoy," she said. "I was raised on barbs and innuendoes. Do you want to come with us tomorrow? Knowing you, you probably haven't done any of your Christmas shopping."
"I resent that," he said. "I'll have you know I've done quite a lot of my shopping." She just looked at him. "Besides, I don't think the other two members of the expedition would want me tagging along."
"My expedition, my invitation," she said. "Besides, I want them to get to know you outside of school. Something tells me those two are going to need someone here looking after their best interests, someone besides Dumbledore. He means well but he always has his own agenda."
"All right," he said with a mock sigh. "I'll come with you. Anything else?"
"Wear muggle clothes under your robes," she said. "We're going into London as well." That got a moan.
The next morning, Draco and Harry were waiting in the great hall. They had just finished breakfast when Moria and Severus walked in.
"I see you're already to go," Moria said. "Have you eaten yet?" Both boys nodded. "Give us a few minutes to eat and then we'll leave."
"Us?" Harry asked.
"I asked Professor Snape to come with us," Moria said. "I thought it would be easier to keep up with both of you."
"Of course," Harry said.
"Pay up," Draco said, holding out his hand. Harry scowled and dropped a galleon in his hand. "Thanks. Never bet against a Malfoy about a Malfoy."
"Yeah, yeah," Harry muttered.
"What's going, boys?" Moria asked.
"Nothing," both boys said in unison.
"Why don't I believe that?" Severus asked.
"Because you have an overly suspicious nature?" Draco asked, sweetly.
"Why don't you two meet us at the entrance in about fifteen minutes," Moria said before Severus could answer. "We should be ready by then." The boys nodded and headed out of the hall.
"It's going to be like that all day, isn't it?" Severus asked.
"Probably," Moria said. "Come on. Let's eat and get started."
After a brief walk to Hogsmead, the four flooed to the Leaky Cauldron then went into Diagon Alley. They stopped by Gringott's to get money from their vaults, changing some of it into muggle money, then headed for Madame Malkin's to get their robes.
Draco and Harry were in separate dressing rooms with Moria going back and forth between them. Severus just stood back and watched with a smile on his face. It took about half an hour but Moria was finally satisfied with the results. The robes were paid for, wrapped up and they left the shop. The jewelry store wasn't as bad. The bracelets were ready so all they had to do was pay for them and leave. After that, it time for Christmas shopping.
The group spend the morning going from shop to shop. They did have to pull Severus out of the apothecary and the boys out of the quidditch store. They ate a light lunch at the Leaky Cauldron then took off their robes and headed out into London. Harry had told them about a shopping mall, a muggle version of Diagon Alley, and they decided that would be the easiest to deal with for the rest of the day. They caught a taxi and headed for what the driver assured them was the biggest mall in the area.
Harry was the unofficial leader at the mall. Since the other three had never spent time in the muggle world, much less at a mall, it was up to Harry to explain things to them. They were thoroughly confused by the electronics store. Harry understood that since most electronics wouldn't work in the magical world.
The clothing stores weren't too bad but Severus refused to try on anything. He said he had enough muggle clothing, thank you very much, and didn't need any more. Harry and Draco bought some shirts and jeans and Moria bought her a few things as well.
After a couple of hours, the group split up. Draco and Moria went one way and Harry and Severus went another. They still had to get each other's presents. They agreed to meet at the food court at four o'clock.
"Professor, can I ask you a question?" Harry asked as they walked.
"If you must."
"What do you think about this bonding?" Harry asked.
"Do you want the truth?" Severus asked.
"I wouldn't have asked if I didn't," Harry said.
"All right," Severus said. "I think Lucius is insane for doing this. To involve you and Draco in this ludicrous plan of his is beyond anything he's ever done before. If there was a way out of this for any of us and still keep ourselves and the others involved safe, I would take it, no matter what it was but there isn't. Therefore, we must make the best of this situation."
"Meaning we have to find out what he's planning," Harry said. "I don't think he's going to tell us."
"Oh, he'll tell us," Severus said, "but it'll be in his own time and by his own design."
"I thought as much," Harry sighed. "It's going to get worse before it gets better, isn't it?"
"It usually does, Potter. It usually does."
Dinner was a little Mexican restaurant. Harry introduced the others to tacos, enchiladas, and other dishes, ending with a dish of fried ice cream. Once they were done, they gathered their packages and caught a taxi, heading back to the Leaky Cauldron.
By the time they got back to Hogwarts, Draco and Harry were almost asleep on their feet. Moria took Harry to his dorm while Severus took care of Draco Both teens were asleep by the time they were in bed. Moria was glad they could sleep now. The next few days were going to very exhausting for everyone involved.
TBC
Next chapter - the big day arrives!!!!
Thanks again to all my reviewers. I told you the chapters would be getting longer.
Disclaimers et al in Part 0
Chapter 10 - It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas
"You sure you don't want us to spend the hols with you?" Ron asked. He was finishing up packing his trunk.
"I'll be fine," Harry assured the redhead. "Dumbledore said something about keeping me busy for the next month."
"Could be worse, I reckon," Ron conceded. "It could be Snape." Both boys shuddered. Ron closed his trunk then headed downstairs with Harry.
Hermione was waiting for them in the common room. "If you'd packed last night," she started.
"Then you wouldn't have anyone to drive batty," Ron finished.
The brown-haired girl glared at him before turning to Harry. "I've left your gifts with Professor Dumbledore," she said. "He said he'd keep them for you until Christmas."
"I've sent yours on ahead," Harry said. "Mrs. Weasley will make sure you get it in time for Christmas."
Harry walked with his friends to the entrance hall and watched as they climbed into the horseless carriages. A small wave and they drove away. Harry stood on the steps until they could no longer be seen. With a sigh, he turned and walked back into the castle.
Dumbledore was standing in the hall when Harry walked back into the castle. "How are you today?" the old man asked.
"All right, I guess," Harry shrugged.
"If you'll come with me," Dumbledore said. "There's something I want to show you." He turned and walked down the corridor, Harry following behind him.
Harry recognized the area of the castle they were in from the time when Remus had been teaching. This was the faculty area, with the exception of the heads of houses who stayed near their dorms, and it was generally off-limits to the students. As the pair walked down the corridor, Harry saw Severus and Draco waiting. Both Slytherins looked up when they approached.
"Good, you're both here," Dumbledore said.
"And just why are we here?" Severus asked.
"I thought the boys might like to see where they'll be staying after the wedding," the headmaster said.
"Where we're staying?" Draco asked.
"Won't we be in our dorms?" Harry asked.
"Once you're bonded and with child, it was thought it would be easier if you had your own rooms," Dumbledore explained. "Shall we go in?"
He stepped up to the portrait guarding the door. "Baby's breath," he said. The portrait swung open. "You can, of course, change the password." The quartet walked inside.
The sitting room was half the size of the Griffyndor's common room and done in shades of green and blue with silver and gold accents. It was simple but looked comfortable. There was a small kitchen to one side. A single door led out of the room.
"Through that door is your bedroom, bathroom and nursery," Dumbledore said.
"So we'll be staying here until after the baby is born," Harry said, "even over the summer."
"It would be safer," Dumbledore said.
"My father would be able to protect us," Draco said.
"Should the Dark Lord decide to visit the manor as he done on several occasions in the past," Severus said, "your father's protection would be less than ideal."
"If you remain at the school, you'll be beyond his reach," Dumbledore said. "He is not strong enough to attack the school and survive."
"Yet," Severus muttered. He was ignored.
"Professor Snape and I will leave you to look around," Dumbledore said as he and Severus walked to the door. "I'll have one of the house elves bring you lunch later." With that, the adults were gone.
"Sometimes, I don't know who's worse," Harry mused, "Voldemort, your father, or Dumbledore."
"Three way tie," Draco answered, "and I think Dumbledore is the most manipulative of the group."
"And the worst part is most people don't realize he's doing it," Harry added.
They walked over to the bedroom door. It was obvious both boys were nervous. They knew what that door represented and it made them nervous. On the other hand, they wanted to see what it looked like. They took a deep breath and opened the door.
The bedroom was paneled with light oak, the same wood that was used throughout the room. Two dressers, one carved with lions and the other with snakes, stood next to two matching wardrobes. The bed had a forest scene carved onto the headboard. It was easily three times the size of their regular beds.
"This is nice," Harry said.
"Very nice," Draco said. "I think I could sleep here."
Harry walked over and opened one of the doors. "And I definitely wouldn't mind bathing in here."
Draco went over to see what he was talking about. "Looks like one of the bathrooms at the mansion," he said. The bathtub could easily hold three people. There was a separate shower with two heads. A double sink with separate faucets stood next to the gleaming white toilet.
"You have bathrooms like this?" Harry asked.
"Only in the smaller guests rooms," Draco shrugged. They walked back into the bedroom.
"There's only one room left," Harry said.
"Might as well look at it and get it over with," Draco said. "I mean, how bad could it be?"
"We're talking about Dumbledore," Harry said. "It could be very bad."
"I'd forgotten about that," Draco muttered. "Waiting won't make it any better." They walked over and opened the door.
"Well, this is a surprise," Harry said. The room was completely bare.
"Professor Dumbledore thought you might like to decorate it yourselves," a voice behind them asked.
The boys whirled around, their wands drawn. Moria was standing in the doorway, an eyebrow arched at them. "Nice reflexes, boys," she said as she walked into the room.
"Aunt Moria," Draco said as they lowered their wands. "What brings you here?"
"If you remember right, we're going to Diagon Alley tomorrow," Moria said. "I thought it might be easier if I spent the night."
"And, of course, you have no ulterior motives in staying here," Draco smirked.
"I have no idea what you're talking about," Moria said, her voice aloof.
Harry had no idea what either of them were talking about. "Something I should know about?" he asked.
"Not at all," Moria said, quickly. Later, Draco said silently. Harry just nodded.
The trio walked into the sitting room just as one of the house elves popped in. "Would the young masters be wanting their lunch now?" it asked.
"Please," Harry said as the others nodded. "Soup and sandwiches as well as pumpkin juice and tea for three."
The elf disappeared and a minute later, the requested lunch appeared on the table with the elf standing next to it. "Would you be wanting anything else?" it asked.
"No, thank you," Harry said. The elf disappeared again as they sat down.
"What else is left to do?" Draco asked as they began to eat. No use pretending about what was going on.
"Not much, really," Moria said. "The bonding is in five days so most everything has been taken care of by now. Tomorrow, we'll pick up your robes and bracelets as well as getting any last minute Christmas presents you might need. I thought we would make a day of it. Professor Dumbledore said I can take you to muggle London as long as we're careful."
"That would be great," Harry said. The smile on his face didn't quite reach his eyes.
"Boys, I want both of you to listen to me," Moria said. "I know this a lot to place on your shoulders, especially at your age, and believe me when I say I wish there was a way out of this but there isn't. Over the next year, there is going to be quite a number of changes in your lives. I just want you to remember one thing. If it all gets to much for either of you, let me know. You can always escape to my manor if you need to. My floo is closed to most people and the wards keep out anyone I don't want in. No one will know you're there if you don't want them to know. I want both of you to promise me that, all right?" Both boys nodded. "Good." she smiled. "I love my brother very much but I won't let him use either of you." This time, the smiles were genuine.
After lunch, Draco and Harry spent most of the afternoon getting a headstart on their homework. They knew it would be several days after the bonding before things settled down enough for them to actually do it. They studied together since they had most of the same classes.
They ate dinner with the staff and the other students that stayed over for the holidays. Since there were very many, students and teachers alike sat at one table in the middle of the great hall. They had just begun to eat when Draco nudged Harry.
"What?"
"See who my aunt is sitting next to?" Draco asked.
Harry glanced towards the professors and back. "Professor Snape," he shrugged. "So?"
"I think he's the ulterior motive I was talking about," Draco said.
Harry's eyes went round. "Your aunt and...."
"Father said they dated when they were in school together," Draco said. "Everyone was surprised when they didn't get married."
"Why didn't they?" Harry asked.
"Who knows?" Draco shrugged himself, "but I think they've decided to renew their... friendship."
Both boys watched as they adults talked, their heads very close together. "I think you're right," Harry said. "Maybe it'll make him a little nicer in class if he's getting shagged on a regular basis."
The boys thought about it for a moment. "Nah," they said together.
Moria sighed and kissed the patch of skin she was lying next to. "Something wrong?" a velvet voice above her asked.
"Not really," she said. "I think Draco and Harry know about us."
"Does that bother you?" Severus asked.
"No," she said, "but I don't want it to bother you, either."
"It doesn't bother me," he said. "Neither of them will say anything about it, at least not to anyone else. They may, however, throw barbs and innuendoes in our direction."
"I'm a Malfoy," she said. "I was raised on barbs and innuendoes. Do you want to come with us tomorrow? Knowing you, you probably haven't done any of your Christmas shopping."
"I resent that," he said. "I'll have you know I've done quite a lot of my shopping." She just looked at him. "Besides, I don't think the other two members of the expedition would want me tagging along."
"My expedition, my invitation," she said. "Besides, I want them to get to know you outside of school. Something tells me those two are going to need someone here looking after their best interests, someone besides Dumbledore. He means well but he always has his own agenda."
"All right," he said with a mock sigh. "I'll come with you. Anything else?"
"Wear muggle clothes under your robes," she said. "We're going into London as well." That got a moan.
The next morning, Draco and Harry were waiting in the great hall. They had just finished breakfast when Moria and Severus walked in.
"I see you're already to go," Moria said. "Have you eaten yet?" Both boys nodded. "Give us a few minutes to eat and then we'll leave."
"Us?" Harry asked.
"I asked Professor Snape to come with us," Moria said. "I thought it would be easier to keep up with both of you."
"Of course," Harry said.
"Pay up," Draco said, holding out his hand. Harry scowled and dropped a galleon in his hand. "Thanks. Never bet against a Malfoy about a Malfoy."
"Yeah, yeah," Harry muttered.
"What's going, boys?" Moria asked.
"Nothing," both boys said in unison.
"Why don't I believe that?" Severus asked.
"Because you have an overly suspicious nature?" Draco asked, sweetly.
"Why don't you two meet us at the entrance in about fifteen minutes," Moria said before Severus could answer. "We should be ready by then." The boys nodded and headed out of the hall.
"It's going to be like that all day, isn't it?" Severus asked.
"Probably," Moria said. "Come on. Let's eat and get started."
After a brief walk to Hogsmead, the four flooed to the Leaky Cauldron then went into Diagon Alley. They stopped by Gringott's to get money from their vaults, changing some of it into muggle money, then headed for Madame Malkin's to get their robes.
Draco and Harry were in separate dressing rooms with Moria going back and forth between them. Severus just stood back and watched with a smile on his face. It took about half an hour but Moria was finally satisfied with the results. The robes were paid for, wrapped up and they left the shop. The jewelry store wasn't as bad. The bracelets were ready so all they had to do was pay for them and leave. After that, it time for Christmas shopping.
The group spend the morning going from shop to shop. They did have to pull Severus out of the apothecary and the boys out of the quidditch store. They ate a light lunch at the Leaky Cauldron then took off their robes and headed out into London. Harry had told them about a shopping mall, a muggle version of Diagon Alley, and they decided that would be the easiest to deal with for the rest of the day. They caught a taxi and headed for what the driver assured them was the biggest mall in the area.
Harry was the unofficial leader at the mall. Since the other three had never spent time in the muggle world, much less at a mall, it was up to Harry to explain things to them. They were thoroughly confused by the electronics store. Harry understood that since most electronics wouldn't work in the magical world.
The clothing stores weren't too bad but Severus refused to try on anything. He said he had enough muggle clothing, thank you very much, and didn't need any more. Harry and Draco bought some shirts and jeans and Moria bought her a few things as well.
After a couple of hours, the group split up. Draco and Moria went one way and Harry and Severus went another. They still had to get each other's presents. They agreed to meet at the food court at four o'clock.
"Professor, can I ask you a question?" Harry asked as they walked.
"If you must."
"What do you think about this bonding?" Harry asked.
"Do you want the truth?" Severus asked.
"I wouldn't have asked if I didn't," Harry said.
"All right," Severus said. "I think Lucius is insane for doing this. To involve you and Draco in this ludicrous plan of his is beyond anything he's ever done before. If there was a way out of this for any of us and still keep ourselves and the others involved safe, I would take it, no matter what it was but there isn't. Therefore, we must make the best of this situation."
"Meaning we have to find out what he's planning," Harry said. "I don't think he's going to tell us."
"Oh, he'll tell us," Severus said, "but it'll be in his own time and by his own design."
"I thought as much," Harry sighed. "It's going to get worse before it gets better, isn't it?"
"It usually does, Potter. It usually does."
Dinner was a little Mexican restaurant. Harry introduced the others to tacos, enchiladas, and other dishes, ending with a dish of fried ice cream. Once they were done, they gathered their packages and caught a taxi, heading back to the Leaky Cauldron.
By the time they got back to Hogwarts, Draco and Harry were almost asleep on their feet. Moria took Harry to his dorm while Severus took care of Draco Both teens were asleep by the time they were in bed. Moria was glad they could sleep now. The next few days were going to very exhausting for everyone involved.
TBC
Next chapter - the big day arrives!!!!