Chapter 2

After spending several hours composing the perfect letters to Lucius and "Tom", wrapping themselves around each other and writhing between the shared dorm sheets for several hours, they finally sent their owls at first light. Harry's white snowy owl and Draco's handsome tawny owl. Then came the moment they had to depart. After a long passionate kiss Draco muttered.

"Parting is such sweet sorrow." As he walked through the large wooden door to join the rest of the school in the great hall. The couple did this every morning; their relationship was a secret. Neither Ron, Hermione, Crabbe nor Goyle knew the only person who did was Albus Dumbledore. He had approved of the rival housed students and decided to allow them their own dorm on the condition they did not tell anyone. Ron and Hermione had always believed that it was for the extra protection from "You know who" as they also did not know Voldemort was Harry's guardian. He and Tom did not think the world was ready to be told. Although over the years he had turned too angry inside himself and turned to violence. This was due to a massive mental strain. Having his godfather ripped away from him, several unsuccessful relationships thanks to his uncle and cousin, finally coming to terms with his sexuality and finding that Voldemort was now his "Father". His anger level had become out of control and after refusing all help, medication and self help courses he turned to cutting himself. Draco had never approved of this. The first time he and Harry embraced was after he tended to one of Harry's rather nasty cutting sessions, where Harry had gashed his arm in several places after miserably failing his potions exam.

Having tried taking Harry to a therapist many times he had almost given up hope of helping his pained boyfriend. Now however their relationship was progressing and the lovers had been able to spend more time alone together due to the amount of free periods they received in their last year at Hogwarts. One day whilst Harry was at Hogsmede Draco was just about to leave his dorm to go and have dinner in the great hall when Harry came bounding in through the door and bent down on one knee in front of him. Having produced a small box from his pocket he opened it and said.

" Will you marry me?"