Draco sat by the lake alone, it had been two weeks since he left his long term companion Oliver Wood and moved back into his home with his lover and soul mate Harry Potter. Warily Harry gave Draco the solitude he needed. Oliver had sent Draco a letter which had lay unopened for ten days; Harry believed that this moment deservedly belonged to Draco alone.
As Harry walked slowly away he saw his lover break the seal on the letter, a silent tear streaked down his cheek as Draco read the message from the man he had lived with for the last ten years.

Draco

I knew when this began those many years ago that I would never truly have your heart. It had been claimed, marked by another, before we even met.

I knew from the start that I was living on borrowed time, that one day you would be strong enough to move back to where you and I both know you belonged, by his side and in his bed meeting each day in his arms.

I know that in your own special way you truly did, and possibly still do, love me. As a friend and confidant, we did after all spend many wonderful hours in each others company. But you never once looked upon me as a possible mate or lover, my love for you knew why and I respected that, what intimacy we did share will always be cherished by me.

Don't feel guilt over our parting. You never promised me forever and I knew better than to assume it. Make the most of your reunion. Neither of you have been whole without the other next to you. You both, but most especially you deserve to be happy in this life.

Thank you, Draco. Thank you for spending this time with me. Thank you for all the laughter. The deep caresses, flitting touches, and all of the brushing kisses I will carry with me always. You, Draco, were my life.

I will not dishonor you or what we had together by lying to you now. It hurt me to watch you leave our home, our life, my life. But, know this pet, I understand.

I love you, Draco Malfoy. I love you enough to want you to be happy at all costs. Even if it means that it is with him instead of me.

Make this pain that I am feeling mean something. Make it worthwhile, honor what we had and promise me that you will rebuild your life with him. The war robbed you of a family, don't be scared of being a parent again, you will make a wonderful mom. Promise me that you will not waste any time dragging up the past, leave it where it belongs in the past. Be happy… do more than exist.

Live, Draco. Live for the first time in years.

Love Draco. Love him every moment you can.

I am leaving the home we shared, I need to get away from the memories it holds. While I understand and believe that you have made the right decision for you, I would not be strong enough to bare witness to its success, to take seeing you with him.

Knowing it is one thing. Seeing it is another.

Make the most of this second chance, pet.

You deserve it

With Unending Love

Ollie

Twelve months later Draco Malfoy married Harry Potter, also present at the small ceremony was their daughter of three months Olivia Malfoy Potter. They had finally got the family they had always dreamed of.