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Chapter 4
Harry went back to his room and modified the pants and shirt for Malfoy. He would probably be pissed when he came back. Sure enough, a few minuets later a still slightly damp Draco wrapped in only a towel was in the doorway, eyes narrowed at Harry.
"Get out Potter."
"It's my room-"
"I said to get out, now!" Harry frowned and left the room with his clean change of clothes. The door slammed shut behind him as he left the room. Yeah, Malfoy's pissed, Harry thought. Maybe he'll lighten up by the time I'm done showering. Harry contended himself with this thought as he showered.
Meanwhile, Draco was fuming. He had just been through that huge fucking disaster last night, been dropped on Potter's doorstep, slept in the same bed with Potter, and now was being teased by Potter. This was going far enough, he should really leave. Who would stop him? Potter was showering, Dumbledore was probably busy with arranging Black's arrival, and the muggles were gone. He smirked as he walked to Potter's window. But stopped when he saw bars on them. What the Fuck! Why did Potter have bars on his window? Were his relatives really that concerned for his safety? Their departure earlier seemed to say no, but why would the golden boy need window bars?
Draco walked around the room looking more closely at it. Last night he had been too tired to notice, but it was very bare. No posters of quid itch that most teenage wizards had. The walls even looked like they hadn't had paint in several years. The bathroom looked nice and clean, maybe too clean, but up kept regardless. Looking closer Draco saw numerous cracks in the ceiling and chips of plaster along the walls where they had been pushed aside. The bed was big now, but still rusty and bent. The only light came from a bare bulb hanging on wires from the ceiling. It was all together depressing. Harry Potter was the Golden Boy, loved and cherished at home, right?
Draco walked down the hall to find Dumbledore when Potter stepped out of the bathroom. He was dressed in a clean shirt and jeans and his hair was still moist.
"Oh, hey." Harry said.
"Where's Dumbledore?" Malfoy asked. His tone didn't hold any anger. He actually looked sincere.
"I think he's still here waiting for us." Harry replied. Malfoy nodded and walked down the stairs. As Harry followed he wondered where all of the anger had gone. He was a little peeved, but the view of Malfoy's behind was enough to squash it.
"Ah boys, you look refreshed, follow me," Dumbledore said smiling. They both nodded and trailed after him into the living room. A small fire was going in the grate and sitting in a chair next to it was Sirius Black.
"Harry!" Sirius yelled jumping up to hug Harry. Draco watched the reunion from the sofa with interest. He had known Sirius was not a Death Eater from his father, but Lucius had not bothered to correct the charges of murder. A wave of bitterness engulfed him as he thought of his father. He jerked his head up as an old wrinkled hand touched his shoulder.
"Draco, this is Sirius Black, Harry's Godfather. He will watch you and Harry." Dumbledore said. Draco shrugged off his previous train of thought and stood to shake Black's hand. A look of distrust was on Sirius Black's face as he shook Draco's hand. Draco recognized the characteristic nose and eyes of the Black family. After exchanging greeting they reseated them selves, Potter and Black together on a large armchair, Dumbledore by the fire and Draco alone on the sofa.
"Before I leave I have a few rules and reminders." Dumbledore said as if giving his start of term speech. "Both of you boys need to listen to Sirius, he is acting as a temporary guardian for now and is here for your protection. Harry is allowed to use magic, if needed. Draco, I will work on getting your name on the list. No walking around the neighborhood alone, go in pairs with either Sirius as snuffles, or Remus when he arrives. No fighting, we are all on the same side." Dumbledore gave Sirius a quick look as Sirius rolled his eyes. "Remus will be here tomorrow morning by floo. I'll see you all in a week. Good luck" Dumbledore gave them a last parting smile and stepped into the floo.
Sirius got up and smiles at the two boys. "So where do you guys want to go?"