Secrets Withheld

Chapter eight

The funeral was the day before Harry was due to go to Hogsmead College. He wasn't looking forward to going but he didn't have much choice. Draco was going with him for moral support, along with Sirius and Remus; Harry appreciated this more than any of them knew.

Harry hadn't as of yet moved back into the flat with his parents but he didn't know how long he could stand them trying to get him back. He thought that maybe he would just go back and be done with it as he wasn't sure how long it would be before they tried something drastic. That was another reason both his godparents and his boyfriend were coming with him to the funeral, just in case.

Even his behaviour was being affected by all the stress that his parents were putting him under. He would be in a really bad mood for no apparent reason and take it out on Draco, Remus or Sirius, however he always apologized afterwards and in Draco's case they always managed to have a good snogging session as well.

The day of the funeral Harry had arranged with Draco that he come to the house at half eleven so that they could go together. Will had had quite a few friends being in the line of work he was in and Harry knew most of the rent boys that had worked along side him and knew that they would be there to pay their respects.

Harry was dressed in black dress pants and a black button down shirt. Sirius and Remus thought he looked very smart, they each wore a suit. Harry had not yet shed a single tear over his brother's death and he didn't plan to either, he didn't really feel anything when he thought about it, not joy, not sorrow, indifference. It was as if he had heard that a total stranger to him had died not his brother.

Only yesterday Harry had met up with his two best friends, Ron and Hermione, and shared the news. They were shocked that he was being so cold hearted about the entire thing but they understood where he was coming from. Harry failed to mention anything about Draco, but he thought it was for the best that they didn't know for the time being. However they were bound to find out sooner or later as he had been somewhat preoccupied with him of late and had neglected his friends.

He and the blonde were going to discuss what they were going to tell people at college after the funeral. They weren't sure whether to act as lovers or just as really good friends, they weren't sure whether they should act openly gay (whatever that meant) or not, but all these were factors they thought would matter.

At exactly half eleven Draco turned up. Harry had been in the kitchen at the time and Sirius had answered the door and showed him through. Harry who had been doing the dishes dried his hands and went over to his boyfriend and placed a soft kiss on his lips.

"Good morning darling, how are you today?" Harry asked smiling as Draco's arms snaked around his waist.

"I'm okay, but even better now for seeing you." Came the reply, Harry could feel the others breath as he spoke and it sent a shiver down his spine.

"Thank you for coming with us, it means a lot to me to know that you're going to be with me all the way."

"No problem."

They had known each other roughly for about a week now and they had really got to know each other well. The previous day had been the only day they hadn't seen each other and they hadn't argued once. It was certainly looking good. Harry though he might actually be falling in love with his boyfriend but kept that particular feeling to himself and tried not to show it to much, he didn't want to scare Draco away as it was far to soon in their relationship for declarations of love.

Five minutes later Harry and Draco climbed into the back of Sirius' BMW, Remus in the front and Sirius driving, they were off. None that were occupying the car were eager to attend the funeral but they couldn't very well not go as if would be rude and disrespectful.

There were more people than anyone had expected there to be attending. Most were rent boys or other prostitutes that were there for Lily's benefit. Harry was disgusted by it and was eager to turn around and leave before he had even made an appearance.

He and Draco stood at the back as the coffin was lowered into the ground. Many shed tears as they watched but Harry was heard to mutter 'where he belongs' but fortunately only Draco heard him.

It wasn't until the gathering after the funeral that thinks started to get difficult. Lily was talking to one of her friends, Scarlet; they had worked closely with each other at some point in their lives and she had often babysat when James and Lily had gone out. If she was unavailable they would always be left alone, Harry remember those days well. He spent most of the time hiding under his bed away from his brother.

"Harry." She called across the room, Harry tried to run away but he wasn't quick enough due to all the people in the room. She easily caught him and dragged him and Draco over to his brother's friends that were all standing around talking.

"This is Will's brother, Harry." She introduced while trying to push Draco away from them.

"Hey." Harry said clearly not amused by his mother's behaviour and keeping Draco close by.

They all greeted him and some even shook his hand. Then one that had said his name was Justin actually spoke to him. "You know Harry, you're very sexy, you could easily fill your brother's place."

"I don't think so; I'm not one of you."

"What do you mean 'not one of us'?"

"I mean, I refuse to be someone else's whore." Harry said with no tact whatsoever in a room full of rent boys and prostitutes.

The group of men looked outraged, Harry saw this and started to back away. It was Draco who came to his rescue. He grabbed Harry's hand and dragged him away into the shadows.

"Why do you insist on getting yourself into trouble?" Draco said lovingly stoking Harry's raven hair.

"So you can always come and save me." Came the soft reply, as Harry leaned forward and placed a soft kiss upon Draco's lips.

"Want to go somewhere a little more private?"

"Mmmm, sounds like a good idea, I doubt I'm wanted here anymore."

Harry took Draco by the hand and headed for the exit, sending a meaningful look to Sirius as they past so he wouldn't worry however they didn't get past the door. James was stood there, he had a can of beer in one hand and it was clear that he had drunk a whole lot more earlier.

"Where do you think your going?" He grunted.

"Out of here" Harry said simply.

"Oh no you don't, your coming home with us tonight."

"No, I'm really not; now get out of the way."

"I am your father and you will do as I say."

"If you want me to respect you as a father you have to act like one." Harry said angrily, Draco could tell another argument was about to erupt, and they obviously they didn't care that it was going to be extremely public. Draco however wasn't keen to be involved in this so he took Harry's hand and lead him back away from the door; they went over to the side of the room where Draco began to talk.

"Harry listen, I think they planned this, I think you may have to go back."

"But I don't want to break my promise to you."

"It doesn't matter, just be careful around them, I don't want you to get hurt."

Harry hugged his boyfriend tightly, he appreciated that he was scared but at this point in time nothing could be done to prevent it. This was something that had to be done, there didn't seem to be any way around it, he was going to have to go back one way or another.

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