Sorry for the delay. I am on vacation. Sorry for the last chapter, I didn't mean to make any grammar or spelling errors but truthfully, I didn't proof it. I hope this is better.

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Golden Boy Returns

Chapter 4

Draco's eyebrows disappeared into his hair. He couldn't believe Potter had just propositioned him.

Harry watched the shock expression stay on Draco's face, "Please have a seat."

Draco sat down where Harry had indicated. "How do you get dinner in your room?"

"I'm a teacher and use to solitude. Albus made a few concessions for me." Harry stated.

Draco actually stared in obvious awe, "That is so not fair. You've taken your NEWTS, have your own room and are teaching with the freedoms that come with it."

Harry couldn't help but notice the envious tone, "I still have to take my Transfiguration and Potions NEWTS which I don't even have the liberty of taking the classes. Yes, I do get some freedom the rest of you don't but I still am accountable for myself at all costs. I have more responsibility than any other 7th year here and I've to keep my affairs a secret. No hand holding, no kissing in the corridors, no touches, smiles or conversations…should I choose to have any relationships while here this year." Harry explained quickly.

Draco looked a little confused, "And do you wish to have a relationship this year?"

Harry looked down at the table, "I'd venture to say that yes, I have someone in mind…and sight."

Draco jerked his head up and stared at his Dark Arts professor in shock, "Did you just say…"

Harry nodded, "Yes, Draco. I said it, and I meant it."

Draco just nodded dumbly. He couldn't believe his luck. He was taking everything in stride until the end of dinner. They moved to sit on one of the couches before Draco even spoke again. "Wait, what does this mean, exactly?"

Harry sighed, "It means that we can try and have some semblance of a relationship but only in private, until we graduate. No one can know what we're doing or it might cost my position as a teacher here this year. After graduation, hell at graduation we can shout it from the Astronomy tower if that's what you wish. For now, secrecy is the key. That might mean you'll have to keep doing the same things you were before just to keep suspicions away."

Draco chuckled, "There isn't much to keep up. Harry, despite the rumors, I'm a virgin. I hope that doesn't scare you."

Harry turned his head to stare at the blonde, "No, actually I admire your virtue to stay a virgin this long. I can't say the same, after all I did have an interesting year last year."

Draco nodded, "Did you really see all those curses you told us about today?" When Harry nodded, Draco drew in a sharp breath, "I'm so sorry."

Harry just shook his head, "My deal to fight was if they left Hogwarts and the students alone, unless absolutely necessary. What no one knows and please don't repeat this, the war was over in three days. The remaining fighting was Death Eaters refusing to come quietly."

"You killed Voldermort after three days?"

"No I killed Voldermort on the second day…it took until the third for anyone to know that he was dead because I held his life in my hands and toyed with him a little while before casting the final spell." Harry explained. When Draco looked like he was going to question, "No, I won't give you any details. I wouldn't wish those dreams on anyone. I just wanted you to know about it, I guess. Hell, I don't know…I haven't even told Ron or Hermione about any of it. They just know what everyone else does, he's dead and I did it."

Draco just reached out and set his hand on top of Harry's thigh. He didn't know what else to do. "Thank you for trusting me enough to tell me. I won't say a word. I'd also like to try a relationship with you. But I will want to know more about the last year you've been away." Draco warned.

Harry nodded, "For some reason, I want to tell you."

Draco scooted closer to Harry, "Not tonight though. We'll go slow with this information. You can reveal it when you want me to know."

Harry smiled at the blonde as he sidled closer. He reached out and put an arm around his shoulders and pulled him flush against his body. "How about a movie before I send you back to the dungeons?"

Draco tilted his head and looked at him in awe, "How does that muggle device work in here? I thought it was just for show." Draco said pointing to the big screen tv and all the gadgets to go with it.

Harry laughed, "Part of my time in solitude was spent tinkering with spells to make muggle inventions work in the castle walls. I knew I'd go crazy without my daily fix of television, movies or music. It was part of my relaxation period while alone."

Draco's eyes widened, "So, you made charms up that actually worked to get these things to work?"

Harry arched an eyebrow, "Please tell me you really aren't that dense that I have to repeat myself again, Mr. Malfoy?"

Draco laughed at the teacher voice coming out of Harry, "No sir, I'm just surprised is all. Sorry sir. What should we watch?"

Harry kissed the top of Draco's head but didn't miss the gleam in the blonde's silvery gaze as he looked up at him. "I know just the thing. Van Helsing, it's about vampires, werewolves and a creature hunter. Not to mention that the guy is hot."

Draco rolled his eyes, "Don't we get enough of vampires and werewolves during our normal day, not to have to watch a movie about them?"

Harry smiled again as he got up to put in the DVD, "Yeah but knowing the truth and then seeing the muggle take on the subject is amusing in and of itself…well, and the hot guy makes it worth the two hours."

Draco looked at his watch, "Two hours. That will put me past curfew. Are you trying to get me detentions?"

Harry kissed Draco's astounded mouth, "Yes, and I'll be the one to give them. No, I was kidding. I don't want to force you to spend time with me. I'll send you with a note stating that you were with me on Head Boy business."

Draco smirked, "Dating a professor could have some interesting advantages."

Harry smacked him lightly as he picked up the remote controls for his TV and DVD player.

Two hours later found a nearly asleep Draco resting firmly in Harry's lap. Harry looked down at the young man and smiled faintly. In just a few short hours, their relationship had gelled. Softly, he ran a hand through the silky blonde strands and leaned down to place a chaste kiss on Draco's lips. "Movie's over, hun. It's time for you to go to your room and sleep until class in the morning."

Draco fought to keep his eyes open, "Can't move." He mumbled.

"Come on, I'll walk you to the dungeons. I don't want to get you in trouble." Harry said forcing him to stand. "Wait here a second."

Draco watched as Harry disappeared through a door and come back holding a cloak and a piece of paper. He saw Harry's lips move but couldn't hear what was said as the brunette stared down at the map. Seemingly satisfied at what he saw he approached the Slytherin.

Harry saw confusion grace Draco's normally stoic face, "Invisibility cloak, this way I can keep my arms around you since you look like you're about to fall over and we don't have to worry about anyone seeing us."

Draco half-laughed, "Maybe get a kiss or two along the way…"

Harry left the statement open as he pushed open his portal and stepped through. He motioned for Draco and threw the cloak around them after closing his door.

They made it to the dungeons and Draco's common room with minor incident, one involving Draco's hand placement. Harry still wasn't completely convinced that it was an accident but he let it slide anyway, not like he was protesting too much.

Harry kept the cloak around them for a moment longer. He pulled Draco flush against him and kissed him fiercely. He then eased the kiss into something sweeter and more innocent. When Harry pulled away, he heard a small whimper from Draco.

Harry ran a hand over the Slytherin's hair and down his spine to rest in the small of his back, "Parting is such sweet sorrow, that I shall say good night till it be morrow." Harry saw Draco waited for an explanation, "Seriously, William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet…oh for Merlin's sake…you pure blood snobs."

Draco look affronted but Harry saw the mirth in his eyes.

Harry didn't let him retort but kissed him firmly again, "Now go or I might keep you here all night. I have the day off on Fridays so I can sleep in but you don't. I've lessons all day to study but any free time you've got, come by, I'll be in my chambers."

Draco nodded, "I'll see you after second class then. I've an hour and a half off before lunch."

Harry waited as Draco entered his common room before removing the cloak and turning to return to his rooms. Before he got ten steps, his friend and potions master exited his room. "What are you doing down here, Harry?"

Harry turned and grinned, "Walked Malfoy back after a meeting, Sev. I didn't want him to get into trouble."

Sev nodded, "Just doing a bed check, wait for me a moment please. I'm in need of some advice."
Harry nodded once and leaned against the wall next to the portrait.

Sev came out ten minutes later, "Shall I walk you back to your rooms?"

Harry shrugged and started walking, "What's on your mind, good buddy?"

Sev sneered, "I hate it when you call me that."

"I know."

"Cheeky, insolent child."

"Yeah, but you love me anyway."

"Gods help me but I do." Sev said as he pulled Harry into a one armed hug.

"So, what's really on your mind, Sev?"

Sev looked down at the raven haired man, "Remus…he won't owl me back. Is he mad at me? Does he hate me? I just wish he could be here with me."

Harry patted Sev's cheek as he murmured his password. "Come in and sit down. I'll floo over tomorrow and see what's going on. He's probably just busy."

Sev sat down and growled, "I hate it when he does this to me."

Harry sat next to him and rested his head on the older man's shoulder, "I know Sev, it's hard. You want to stay with me tonight, I know it's the only way you'll sleep."

"Do you mind?"

"If I minded I wouldn't have offered." Harry stated.

Sev nodded, "I'd like that. Still have my pajamas from the house?"

Harry nodded, "I don't know why I packed them but for some reason, I figured you'd be using them."

Sev smiled gratefully and followed Harry into the bedroom.

Harry thought about his last year with Severus Snape. He knew it was complicated and twisted and most of all, right. For them, they wouldn't have it any other way than the complex friendship that had grown. Yes, it was true that they had been lovers for a brief period but that aspect was over now. Sev was with Remus, sort of and Harry was a free agent, according to everyone but Draco.

Harry was happy everything worked out the way it did with Sev. He found a really special friend who knew what was going on.

Harry slid into bed next to Sev and curled himself around the older man, the way he knew he preferred.

Sev sighed as he felt Harry curl around him like a cat. It made him feel safe and loved. He knew Harry loved him and he loved Harry but it wasn't the type of love that a romance bloomed from. Yes, the sex was great but it was too awkward to last any longer than a few months. He enjoyed his complex and twisted friendship with the student he formerly loathed.

A night like this was true proof of just how far the pair had come over a year. The comfort, love and silence spoke volumes between them without any words needing to be exchanged.

The men fell into a deep sleep a few minutes after they had settled themselves firmly into the mattress and pillows. They didn't wake until Harry's alarm sounded.

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