Chapter 7: Restraining Orders, Divorces, and One Hot Quidditch Player
The next morning Oliver got up, went in to check on Alyssa, who was still sleeping, and then went into the kitchen to make breakfast. To his surprise Dragon was already in the kitchen making breakfast. "What are you doing up so early? It must be 6 or so." Oliver asked, getting two glasses and filling them with orange juice.
"I couldn't sleep very well, and I thought I would make breakfast for you since you're letting us stay here." Dragon cracked a few eggs and started scrambling them. Oliver handed a cup of juice to Dragon.
"Is it about your father? Dragon, don't worry Harry and your grandparents will never let anything happen to you, and neither will I. Got it?" Oliver took out a few pieces of bread and put them into the toaster.
"I know, but he's a professor at Hogwarts. I mean, I eventually have to have a class with him right? There's nothing I can do if he gives me a detention." Dragon put the eggs in a big bowl and put them on the table, just as Oliver had put down the toast.
"Drag, Harry's going to take care of that today. Plus, Harry, Remus, the twins, and I are professors if you get a detention tell one of us. If you have to stay after class make sure a friend or two is with you, that way he can't do anything. You don't have to be afraid ok, there's no reason to." Oliver hugged Dragon before going to the refrigerator and pulling out bacon. He figured Dragon could make that while he made pancakes.
"You like my dad don't you. I mean more than a friend. I saw your face last night when my dad took his hand off your arm, you seemed disappointed." Dragon put the bacon in the microwave, he had never used one before.
"You are too smart for your own good do you know that? Yes, I love your dad, and in more than just a friend way, but I'm not going to push it because right now that's what he needs is a friend. I've liked your dad since I graduated from Hogwarts. Now, why don't you get your sister while I finish up here, and we'll keep a plate warm for your dad." Dragon nodded, and headed off towards Alyssa's room. Once he came back they started eating.
"My dad likes you also, we were talking about it last night. I think that was part of the reason my parents weren't very close. I think my father even brought it up a few times in the past. Harry was never in love with my father. I mean if he was, why would he have left in the first place, right? I think they only got together because of my father having me, and Sirius' not giving him his inheritance. Dad said that he had fallen out of love with my father months ago. So, I think that one of you needs to make the first move." Dragon spoke up, looking Oliver in the eyes.
"Drag, you're crazy! You're dad and father loved each other, I don't think they ever hated each other until recently, and I doubt it was because of me." Oliver got up and started to feed Alyssa her bottle. "If you're finished, you can go watch T.V. but keep it down so your dad can sleep."
"It's fine, I'm up, I was just sort of ease dropping. Drag, why don't you take Alyssa so Oliver and I can talk before Remus gets here okay?" Harry asked, entering the kitchen and sitting down at the table. Dragon agreed and took Alyssa and her bottle into the living room to watch cartoons.
"Har, forget what I said. You need your space and I'm going to be the friend that takes care of you until your ready to move on." Oliver got up to get Harry his food, at the same time Harry stood up in front of Oliver.
"Drag was right, for the past few months I haven't been in love with Draco, and it took my 13 year old son to show me that last night. I moved on a long time ago, when Draco started sneaking out of the house. I should have done this ages ago." Harry closed the distance between himself and Oliver, kissing him full on the lips.
"Harry, you just split with Draco. I don't want you to regret anything." Oliver said breaking the kiss.
"I regret not doing this when you told me you loved me the first time." Harry said kissing Oliver back.
"YES!" Dragon yelled from the living room. Oliver and Harry broke apart.
"You're nosy Dragon." Harry yelled out.
"I Am? But my team just won!" Dragon shouted again, hoping that neither one of them would catch the double meaning. Oliver and Harry just looked at each other laughing. After a few hours of talking, watching T.V., and taking care of Alyssa, Remus finally showed up to the house.
"Hello Oliver, it's good to see you after all these years." Remus said, walking through the door.
"It's good to see you to Minister, erm Professor. Um, what do I call you now?" Oliver asked confused, and slightly honored that the Minister of Magic was currently visiting his flat.
"You can call me Remus, you are friends with Harry after all, and we've known each other for a while. So where might I find Harry? I was told to bring a bunch of papers by my secretary, but haven't had the time to review them yet." Remus placed his blazer on a hook on the wall and entered the house.
"He's in the entertainment room, he might be sleeping. He's had a long day so far. Who knew raising those two was so much work. Want me to fill you in before you go and talk to Harry. I could make tea if you'd like." Oliver led Remus into the kitchen, took out two tea cups, and placed the kettle on the stove.
"So what is going on? All I've been told by people was that it was urgent." Remus sat down at the table, and couldn't believe what a kind, friendly, and handsome guy Oliver had grown up to be.
"Well, it seems that Draco and Harry split up. However, in light of recent events, Draco abusing Dragon, Harry's placing a restraining order against Draco and divorcing him. Dragon was staying with James and Lily, but when they went to Sirius' for dinner, Draco ended up showing up drunk and wanting Dragon back. It wasn't pretty from what I understand. If you'll excuse me, I have to go take care of Alyssa." Oliver gave Remus a cup of tea, and then headed to Alyssa's room where she was currently crying.
"Hey 'Lyssa, what's wrong? You can't be hungry because we just fed you and you can't need your nappy changed because we just did that also." Oliver picked Alyssa up and headed back out to Remus.
"You look like a father Oliver, you really do." Lupin started laughing at the thought of Harry and Oliver raising the kids, and what mischief the children would really get up to at school.
"Oliver would be a kick ass dad! Hey Remi, want me to wake dad up for you?" Dragon asked, walking into the kitchen and going to the refrigerator to get a drink.
"No, I want to talk to you first. Since we have to do that anyways, I figure let your dad sleep while we talk. Oliver do you mind if we use your study?" Remus asked, he didn't want Dragon to feel uncomfortable answering his questions in front of Oliver.
"Not at all, go ahead. It's right down the hall and to your left. Dragon before you go, any tips on how to calm this one down?" Oliver pleaded, still trying to get Alyssa to stop her crying.
"Yeah, just put on that stupid kiddie show Smile Time, and all will be right as rain. I believe it's channel 47. Have fun." Dragon started laughing while walking down the hall.
"So Remi, this have to do with my father?" Dragon asked, sitting down on the couch next to the window.
"Yep, good guess. So first question, how long has this gone on?" Remus hated asking kids these questions, because he always ended up feeling bad for the child.
"A while, since before I can remember really. I just didn't know what it was at first."
"Why didn't you tell Harry?" This question intrigued Remus more than any other. He knew Dragon wasn't a stupid kid, Dragon wasn't even an average student, he was extremely advanced for his age, but why he had kept it a secret from everyone for so long was the one thing that had been bothering Remus since he was told.
"I was afraid that if I told anyone, he would get worse, you know more evil. I did try though, but every time I would get up to Harry or one of you guys I would pretend I had lost something, or needed help with one thing or another. Plus, it didn't happen when dad was there. I think father was afraid of what might happen if dad did find out." Dragon's mood went from ecstatic to depressed, and Remus hated it. He never wanted to make Dragon feel bad, but he had to make sure he had all his facts before accusing a parent of abuse.
"Ok two more questions, and these are the most important so I want you to be honest with me. I promise you whatever you say, you won't get in trouble for it and it won't be repeated to your parents or anyone that isn't inside this room, ok?" He waited for Dragon to nod before continuing. "Has Draco ever forced you to do any activities that were inappropriate for a father and his son? You know what I mean right?" Out of all the questions Remus and his team had to ask, this was rated the worst in his book, but he was surprised with the amount of parents that took advantage of their kids and Draco's father was known for such liaisons.
"Can we move onto the next question?" Dragon asked quickly, he didn't want to answer the previous one, he didn't want anyone to know, and he definitely didn't want to relive it.
"Dragon, I need to know. Would you feel more comfortable with Harry here?" Remus asked, he pretty much figured the answer, but he wasn't allowed to jump to conclusions.
"NO! Are you crazy! What happened to the answers not leaving this room, and bringing dad in here is going against the people not in this room part of your promise." Dragon started going into hysterics.
"It's ok, we won't get him, don't worry about it, but Dragon I can't just jump to conclusions, all I need is a yes or no, or a nod of your head. Would you like to get someone you're comfortable with in here with you?" Dragon nodded his head, and left the room. He pulled Oliver inside, sat him down on the couch next to him, curled into his side, buried his head in Oliver's chest and nodded his head before crying.
"Drag, what's wrong? Remus what did you ask him?" Oliver asked, hugging the crying boy next to him.
"I'm not allowed to discuss that with you, I sort of promised Dragon that all the questions and answers in here would be confidential. The last question was extremely personal and I told him that he could pull someone in here that he was comfortable with, but he didn't want Harry in here, he doesn't want Harry to know. Drag, did it happen once or more than once?" Remus really hated pressing the issue, to someone as torn up about it as Dragon was. Dragon just nodded his head. "Ok let's do it this way, did it happen once?" Dragon shook his head no, and Remus dropped it.
"Can we get to the last question now?" Dragon mumbled.
"Sure. Drag, has Harry ever hit or hurt you?" Remus took out a piece of paper and started making notes.
"No, dad's a good guy, he'd never do anything like that, EVER! I'm not just saying that either. He really wouldn't, he hates killing or hurting bugs, he could never hurt his children." Dragon turned to face Remus, whom tried his best to conceal his emotions.
"Ok Drag, that's all I needed to know. You ok? I'm sorry I had to put you through that. I'll leave you alone before I bring Harry in here to talk." Remus walked out of the study, and went into the bathroom. He took a deep breath, splashed his face with cold water, and sat down on the side of the tub.
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"Drag, do you want me to leave also?" Oliver asked, turning towards Dragon and looking into his eyes. Oliver walked over to his desk and got a tissue.
"Thanks, do whatever you'd like. It's your house after all." Dragon mumbled, taking the offered tissue.
"It's yours right now also. Want to talk about it?"
"No, it won't happen again, it's in the past. I just want to move on." Dragon said, standing up and walking over towards the window.
"You looked like Harry just then, you shouldn't let your emotions bottle up like that, cause one day you'll go off on unsuspecting people. Ask your dad, he kept his rage bottled up and almost ended up getting his friends hurt a couple of times." Oliver sat down in his chair behind his desk, studying Dragon's actions and reactions to certain words.
"You wouldn't understand. No one would understand unless they had Draco as a father." Dragon picked up a cup and threw it across the room. Oliver jumped at first not expecting Dragon to start wrecking his study, but left Dragon to throw whatever, material possessions weren't important to him right now. Dragon picked up a book and threw it at the wall, then fell down into a heap onto the floor and started crying.
"I'm sorry about your stuff. I really am I didn't mean-I really didn't want to destroy anything, I'm sorry Oliver, please don't throw us out." Dragon started crying. Oliver got up from his seat and went over to the boy, pulling him into another hug.
"I'm not going to throw you out, and everything you threw can be fixed don't worry about it. Dragon what wouldn't I understand, if you talked about it, or at least gave me a clue I could help, or your dad could help. Please, just talk to me." Dragon got really close to Oliver's ear and started to whisper in it before breaking down in tears again. "Drag, I understand more than you think I do, my father use to be evil also. Trust me, you don't have to worry about that again, Remus knows and he won't let anything happen to you. Let's go into the bathroom and wash your face, we don't want your dad to see you upset. We all know he'd start questioning you about it." Oliver pulled Dragon into a deeper hug, then opened the door. Remus was standing outside waiting for them to come out so he could wake Harry up and talk to him. Once he was sure Oliver was taking care of Dragon, he woke Harry up and they both walked back into the study.
"Hello Remus, I'm glad you came, I hope someone explained to you that I wanted a divorce from Draco and a restraining order put on him." Harry's voice was serious and ice cold.
"Yes, I've already discussed this with Oliver and Dragon. If you'll sign these divorce papers, I'll have a few Aurors go over to the manor later and have Draco sign them. Your divorce will be finalized before you go back to Hogwarts next week. Now, with this restraining order, what do you want it to include? I have my own things to include, but that is between Dragon and I." Remus sat back down in the chair he had been sitting in when he had questioned Dragon.
"Basically I want it to say that he is not allowed around my son without Oliver, Albus, Severus, Sirius, my parents, the Weasley's, McGonagall, you, or one of Dragon's friends or trusted classmates around. Therefore Draco will be able to teach potions, but will be unable to keep him after class or in detention on his own. He is also not to lay a hand on Dragon in anyway that would make Dragon feel uncomfortable or threatened. The above is the same for Alyssa also. He's allowed to see the children on weekends, holidays, and special occasions, as long as they are accompanied by the list of people mentioned earlier. I will not have my children alone with him right now."
"I think that's for the best, I really do Harry. By the way, I just wanted to let you know that you have a great friend. I had told Dragon that he could pull in a person he trusted while we talked, and he pulled Oliver in, let's just say Oliver did a wonderful job caring for Dragon. He didn't even push the subject, but let Dragon speak to him on his own terms. You'd be proud of them both. Well, I must get going if I'm going to get this all done by tonight." Remus hugged Harry and made his way out of the apartment.
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Oliver picked a washcloth up out of a closet in the bathroom and ran it under cold water, while Dragon sat down by the side of the sink. "Oliver, what did you mean by you'd understand more than anyone?" Dragon asked, taking the washcloth and applying it to his face.
"Let's just say you and I lived almost the same life, except I wasn't rich and have another great parent I could turn to. My dad use to take advantage of me until I was in my 4th year at Hogwarts and told Dumbledore, it was the hardest thing I think I ever had to do. I'm glad I did though, because I don't think I could have lasted much longer, the only difference between you and me is that you can turn to Harry and he'd understand. I think he'd spoil you a little if he found out." Oliver started laughing at the thought of Harry going out and buying Dragon the most expensive item he could fine.
"Actually I have a great parent and a great friend. You were great in there, it was weird, I felt like I could trust you more than dad. Now all I have to do is get you two past snogging in the kitchen. That's right I wasn't watching sports Oli!" Dragon started laughing at the blushing Oliver.
"You're sneaky little one. I have to go to Quidditch practice, do you have a broom?" Oliver helped Dragon off of the counter, kissed him on the top of the head, and opened the door for him to leave.
"And you act like a father when you do that too. I have a broom though, why?" Dragon turned to him wondering what Oliver had up his sleeve.
"Good, do you want to come practice with us? It'll take your mind off of everything, get you out of the house, and give you a little freedom." Oliver walked into the living room. "You know, if it's ok with Harry."
"That's great and I'd love to but, I don't know how to play Quidditch." Dragon whispered.
"You don't know the rules, but I saw you catch that Snitch during class and you can definitely play." At that time Harry came out of the kitchen.
"What can Dragon play? What's going on?" Harry asked, sitting down on the couch.
"Well, if it's okay with you I was going to take Dragon to practice with me so he could play with us. It'll take his mind off of everything, get him out of the house, and he'll make a few friends. I'll take Alyssa with us also, that way you can do and go where ever you want without having to worry about them. You know I wouldn't let harm come to them. Plus, you still have to plan your classes and get ready for the school year, I mean it is only a week away." Oliver sat down by Harry and Dragon sat across from them.
"Sure I don't see why not, but how are you going to keep an eye on Alyssa, practice, and teach Drag how to play Quidditch all at the same time?" Oliver snaked his arm around Harry's neck, and Harry rested his head against it.
"Aww, what a cute couple you two would make. Seriously, I do need another dad now that mine is all evil and Lucius-ish. Just a thought." Dragon added noticing the look Harry was giving him.
"Thanks Dragon. Har, I'm Oliver Wood super friend extraordinaire, I can do all three at once. Dragon, why don't you go get your sister and your broom and I'll meet you back here in a few minutes ok?" Dragon nodded and left the room.
"I'm sorry about him. He says things before he thinks." Harry sat up again blushing.
"Har it's fine, I don't want to seem rude or make this awkward but he's right, we'd make a cute couple." Oliver turned his body towards Harry's.
"Do you really think so? See, Drag has this funny idea that you liked me, and then with the kitchen incident I don't know if you did that as a friend or because you actually like me. I mean I know we sort of talked about what you said in the kitchen with Dragon, but I'm still not positive if you were just egging on his imagination." Harry started mumbling, Oliver leaned in and kissed him.
"Does that answer your question?" Oliver asked, looking Harry in the eyes and showing his emotions through him.
"Not even." Harry pulled Oliver back towards him and started kissing him again, this time deeper than before.
"Go Dad! Bag the hot Quidditch player!" Oliver and Harry jumped apart, slightly breathless.
"Dragon!" Harry said raising his voice.
"Yeah yeah, I know take Alyssa and go some where that isn't here. Man, if this keeps becoming a trend what will people start thinking? Especially when those articles about your divorce start coming out." Dragon went into the kitchen to give Alyssa another bottle before they left. With one last kiss from Harry, Oliver got up and went to go change for practice.