Disclaimer: I do not own Draco, Harry, or any of the other characters from the books. I do however own the plot.
A/N: Sorry for the delay between chapters, but my muse Tom Riddle is mad at me again for some reason and I'm having trouble writing this. I hope that he will lighten up and let me finish this. I have a feeling this will be shorter than the other chapters because of this.
Summary: Draco watches over a sleeping Harry, remembering the day of Lord Voldemort's defeat. "You never knew the Dragon had a heart did you?"
Author: Lenora
Rating: PG-13
2nd A/N: //…// Represent a flashback, ##…## Represent a flashback within a flashback, *…* Represent thoughts and/or italics.
Dragonheart Chapter 3-Suspicion
Two weeks after the night Harry woke up, he was moving around the Manor freely, always accompanied by Dobby. Harry had seen Draco only twice during that fortnight. Sirius spent a lot of time with Harry, avoiding Remus only when he was near Severus. Harry would visit Remus and Sirius would join him. However Sirius would visibly wilt when Severus entered the room. He wouldn't say a thing however because of the way Remus would light up when Severus approached him.
"So Sev, what do you hope the baby is?" Harry asked, waiting with Severus for Remus' check-up to end.
"I don't know. Remus wants a son and I guess that it would be nice to continue the Snape name. But I just want it to be healthy."
"So how did it happen?" Harry asked. Severus blushed. Harry noticed and he laughed, smacking Severus' arm. "You ass. I meant did Remus take a potion, perform a spell, or was it natural?"
"Oh," Severus sounded greatly relieved. "It was a potion. A special kind to insure that Remus doesn't pass on the lycanthropy. Both Remus and I want this child very much." Harry smiled and he put a hand on Severus' shoulder.
"I know. I can see it in the way you both light up when you speak of him or her," Harry said. Severus smiled.
The same pair of silver eyes watched from around the corner. An amused pair of blue eyes watched the blonde boy from further along the hall. Sirius walked up behind Draco and he tapped Draco on the shoulder. Draco whirled around and he just managed to not cry out in surprise. Sirius motioned for Draco to follow him. Draco walked after the older man and he closed the door of his room behind him.
"What's the meaning behind this?" Draco demanded.
"How long have you seen Harry as yours?" Sirius asked.
"How did you?" Draco began to ask, then he trailed off. "You can understand human speech while in dog form," Draco said.
"Yeah, and you'll never guess what you can find out when people think you're a dog," Sirius said. "Like Mrs. Norris keeps following Minerva when she's in cat form." Draco raised an eyebrow. "Trust me, I don't want to know either. So what are you going to do?" Sirius asked. While Draco wanted to pretend he didn't know what Sirius meant, he knew he had to answer.
"I don't know what to do. I've loved him since I first met him on his birthday before first year. And he's hated me for almost as long as that. I want to be with him and just show him how much I care. I tried to tell him last year during the Halloween Ball…"
//Draco walked into the Great Hall, his hair slicked back in a style similar to when he was younger. He wore a long sleeved poetic white shirt. His regulation slacks were charmed black. He had charmed one of his robes into a long flowing cape. He had charmed his incisors to be longer, forming fangs. He was a vampire. Draco looked around, hoping to see the mop of black hair that was so familiar. He saw Blaise and Pansy standing near the punch bowl, dressed like King Arthur and Lady Gwenivere. Next to them, Mille stood dressed as a black cat. Across the room, Seamus stood dressed as a Jack of Hearts. Hermione was wearing chain mail and a helmet. Ron, however, was wearing typical clothes with a small nametag saying 'Hi, my name is GOD.' Hermione was Joan of Arc who had a close personal relationship with God.
Draco continued to look around, noticing Professor Snape was dressed as the Grim Reaper. Professor Lupin was dressed as a white rabbit with glasses, a vest, and a pocket watch. Professor Dumbledore was dressed as a Christmas tree. Professor McGonagall was not present at that moment.
Suddenly the door flew open as eight figures rushed in. The four boys were dressed in black leather pants, white t-shirts, and black jackets. All four had their hair slicked back and styled in the manner of American 1950's greasers. On the back of the jackets were the words T-Birds. Three of the girls wore Capri pants, nice blouses, and pink jackets. However Ginny Weasley wore a pink skirt with a poodle on it, a nice button up blouse, a pink scarf around her neck, and her long red hair up in a ponytail with another pink scarf tied around it. They were the cast of Grease. Harry was Danny, Dean Thomas was Doodie. Neville was Kinike, and Justin Finch-Fletchley was Ralph (the blonde). Pavariti Patil was Jan. Lavender was Frenchie; she had dyed her hair pink for the ball. And Padma Patil was Rizzo.
Draco was practically drooling. Harry looked even better as Danny than John Travolta had. "Drac, roll your tongue back up," Pansy said. "Though I can't blame you, he does look good.
"Oh yeah," Draco said. Pansy smirked at him before grabbing Blaise and dragging him onto the dance floor. Draco watched as Harry danced with the girls and a couple boys.
Harry watched as Draco danced with a select group. He could have sworn that he saw a card disappear with someone wearing a crown. Harry knew it had to be either Pansy or Blaise and considering Pansy was currently dancing with Vincent Crabbe, Harry guessed it was Blaise.
"Now who's a card tonight?" Harry asked. Harry noticed that Luna Lovegood was dressed as a quill. He shook his head at her oddness. Harry quickly noticed that Seamus was missing. "It couldn't be…" Harry said. He walked out and he went looking for the couple. He walked into the bathroom and he gasped.
Blaise and Seamus were making out on the floor. Blaise's hands were unbuttoning Seamus' shirt and Seamus' hands were down Blaise's pants. They sprung apart at Harry's gasp. "Oh! Harry you mustn't say anything to anyone," Seamus pleaded.
"I thought you were engaged to Pansy," Harry said to Blaise.
"He is," answered Draco from behind Harry. "Blaise, Seam, use the dorm. Vin and Greg won't be back for hours," Draco said. The two boys looked grateful and they hurried out.
"Why doesn't it surprise me that you are helping Blaise cheat on his girlfriend?" Harry spat at Draco.
"First of all, I resent that," Draco said.
"No you resemble that," Harry shot back.
"Second of all," Draco continued, ignoring Harry's words, "their relationship is one of protection. Pansy and Mille are together and have been since third year. Blaise and Seamus have been together since the second task. The girls can't tell anyone because they would be forced to marry."
"Oh, I feel sheepish now," Harry said.
"You won't tell anyone will you?" Draco asked. "You have to understand, no one can know."
"I promise. I won't tell a soul," Harry vowed.
"Good. Can I talk to you?" Draco asked, serious.
"Uh I guess," Harry said, leaning against the wall.
"Would you go with me to Hogsmeade this weekend?" Draco asked suddenly, as if he had just worked up the courage.
"What?" Harry asked stupidly.
"Harry I like you," Draco said. Harry just stared at him, then he started laughing nervously. Draco looked at him, hurt, for a moment. Draco fled the room and he ran to his room in his godfather's chambers. Harry watched after him, feeling sick. He hadn't meant to hurt the blonde.
"I like you too," Harry whispered.
"I told him I liked him and he laughed at me," Draco said, nearly yelling at Sirius.
"Draco has it ever occurred to you that Harry likes you back?" Sirius asked patiently.
"No, why?" Draco asked. Sirius shook his head.
"Never mind." Sirius walked to the door. "Tell him again. I think he'll be more receptive this time." After imparting those words of wisdom, Sirius walked out of the room.
Harry stood a few feet down the hall and his arms were crossed and a scowl to rival Severus' was on his face. "And just what were you doing in there?"
"I could ask the same thing about all the time you spend with Snape," Sirius countered.
"Yeah but you hate Severus while I admitted that I like Draco. You said you were more partial to Lucius anyway," Harry said.
"True, it's the sneer," Sirius said. Harry rolled his eyes and the two walked off.
Draco lay on his bed and he stared at the ceiling. He watched the enchanted panting of dolphins playing in the sea. He had always loved these animals and his father had panted a family of dolphins on his ceiling and then he had enchanted them to move and spelled them to talk to Draco telepathically.
"What's the matter Draco?" asked the young dolphin Jess.
"You heard the conversation didn't you?" Draco asked, looking at him.
"Of course we did Draco," said Jess' mother Kory.
"Is Harry the boy you would tell us all about?" Dakota Jess' father asked."Yes. He's perfect and doesn't even know it. And he's in the Manor right now and I can't even hold him the way that I want to," Draco said.
"When is Master Lucius coming home?" Kory asked.
"He's not Kory," Draco said, "He's in prison."
"But he's a good man. He would talk to us when you were at school. Get Dumbledore, we'll talk to him!" cried Jess. Draco winced.
"Let me think about it first, okay?" The three dolphins nodded and Draco walked out of the room. He headed downstairs and he walked into his study. He sat down behind the desk. He remembered the letter he had sent to Harry's relatives. He could see it clearly in his mind.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Dursley and Dudley, July 17th
My name is Draco Malfoy and I am a fellow student of Hogwarts with your nephew Harry Potter. I am writing you to inform you that on the 19th of June, Harry was injured in a battle with the Dark Lord He Who Must Not Be Named. Harry is recovering at my home Malfoy Manor where I am now lord and master upon the arrest of my parents after the battle. This letter is to inform you that upon the Dark Lord's defeat and his supporter's capture, Harry is no longer required to return to #4 Privet Drive every summer. Also, if you would like to visit Harry, I've included enough floo powder for the three of you to use to arrive. We will provide you with the floo to return.
To travel you simply build a fire, take a pinch of the powder, throw in into the flames, step into the fire, and speaking very clearly, say 'Malfoy Manor' and you will be off. Make sure to stop at the fireplace opposite a very large panting of three rather pale people with platinum blonde hair.
If you feel the need to inquire about Harry's health go to Mrs. Arabella Figg's house and borrow her owl.
Thank you very much and I'm sure we'll be seeing you very soon.
Sincerely,
Draco Malfoy
Malfoy Manor
It had been over a month since he had sent the letter with Harry's own owl, Hedwig. She had come back fine but there had been no response from any of the Dursleys. Draco was ready to give up on ever seeing any of them. Draco got up and he was ready to leave the room when a large blonde boy tumbled out of the fireplace. Draco watched the fear on his face disappear when he saw the Malfoy family portrait. At least until Lucius moved.
"Whew, I'm where I'm supposed to be," the boy said.
"Dudley Dursley?" Draco asked. The boy jumped and he turned wide eyes on the other blonde.
"Draco Malfoy?" Dudley asked. Draco nodded.
"What took you so long?" Draco asked, helping the boy stand up. Draco sat behind the desk again and Dudley sat before the desk.
"I had to wait for my parents to leave before I could come. They had noticed that I was feeling sorry for Harry when I heard that he was hurt. They still hate him for being a wizard, but I met a…squib I think she was called, that went to my school. She had been raised by a wizard and she was a beautiful person," Dudley said.
"Was?" Draco asked, already fearing the answer.
"She was attacked and killed by men in masks and black robes during the school year. I was the one to write her uncle. We've been writing back and forth since then. It was through him that I learned about floo powder. I recognized the powder when you sent it to my parents. I took a handful before they threw it away. I was able to get the name of your house from her uncle. Can I see him?" Dudley asked. Draco nodded and he led the boy up the stairs and to Harry's room. Draco knocked.
"Come in," Harry called. Draco opened the door to reveal a half naked Harry, a towel wrapped around his waist. Water droplets glistened on his well-muscled chest and stomach. "Dudley?" Harry asked. Dudley quickly hugged his cousin.
"Gosh Harry, I was so worried about you," Dudley said.
"Ok who are you and what have you done with my cousin?" Harry asked. Dudley laughed. Draco continued to gape at Harry. Harry pushed Draco out of the room and he closed the door in Draco's face.
Harry turned around and he looked at his cousin closely. "How and why did you come here?"
"Draco sent Mum and Dad a letter telling them you were hurt. I don't think I've ever seen them so happy. I swear Mum was going to do back flips. I had a squib friend that told me about floo powder and I used it to get here. She told me all about He Who Must Not Be Named and your parents. She was shocked that Harry Potter's own cousin didn't know your story. Then she told me how you worked to save both the Muggle and Wizarding worlds. I'm so sorry about the way I treated you. Most children follow the example of their parents."
"I know Dud, I know," Harry said, hugging his cousin.
Later that night, Harry, Dudley, and Draco sat in the library, awaiting the arrival of Dumbledore. "So you've never been to a wizard club?" Dudley asked. Both Harry and Draco shook their heads.
"Why?" Harry asked curiously.
"I've got a date with my best friend's older brother, and I'm nervous. He's a wizard and just barely at that. I heard he almost ended up a squib as well. He goes to Hogwarts and he's 17 as well. Will you guys go with me? So it won't be that awkward," Dudley pleaded.
"Dud, were you sleeping when we told you about our past? People would think they were insane if they saw us at a club together…" Harry said slowly. Harry turned to Draco and he looked at him.
"Let's do it!" they said together.
"Do what?" asked Dumbledore. The boys jumped and they looked at the professor.
"We decided to write to Dudley during the school year," Draco said smoothly. Dumbledore smiled at them.
"Well I've got something to tell you. You'll be seeing Dudley much more over this year."
"What do you mean?" Harry asked.
"I'm going to Hogwarts this next year," Dudley said.
"But you're a muggle," Draco protested.
"No, he's been a wizard the entire time. His letter was sent inside another letter. He quickly replied saying his parents would never let him go. We worked it out that he'd have a tutor at Smeltngs every year. Well, he's an adult now and he chose to go to Hogwarts for his final year," Dumbledore said. He walked over to the door. "See you three on September 1st." With that, he walked out.
The three looked at each other and they almost couldn't believe it. "Dobby," Harry said. Dobby appeared.
"Yes Harry Potter?" Dobby asked. Harry pulled his school supply list out of his pocket. Draco and Dudley caught on to what Harry was doing and they handed Harry their lists. "Go to Dagon Ally and get our supplies. You'll find my key it my school trunk, use it for both Dudley and me."
"Right away sir. Dobby will go right away." Dobby popped out of the room.
"That will give us about an hour to get ready, is that enough for you two?" Harry asked. Dudley nodded, muttering something under his breath. Suddenly, Dudley wasn't fat anymore.
"Glamour charm," he said, winking at the two. The three boys hurried to their rooms where Harry quickly charmed some of his clothes to fit his larger cousin. He was now the same size as the Weasley twins.
Next chapter: The date, Dudley's mysterious date, back to Hogwarts, and a kiss! Also, the reappearance of someone from Draco and Harry's past.