For disclaimer and summary, go to chapter one
A/N: Hii! Sorry for not updating this for a while. I started this with a very big enthusiasm, and it should've come up much much earlier.. But then I got busy and forgot about it.. -cringe- I know I know! I'm terrible! But at least I'm updating huh?
Nothing else to say here but thanks to all you guys who have faved and added this to your author alerts! It makes me really glad to know that some people like this. And thanks to the... erm.. oh! 9 people who reviewed last chapter! I love you all!
Especially Dark Romance 1313! Sadly you weren't a logged in user, so I wasn't able to reply directly, so I'll reply here and hope you'll get it!
I considered all of your points, and I have to admit, most of them were in my mind from the beginning. And yes, bonding generally means sex ;). Although one thing I forgot about completely – the praying. Totally flew out of my mind. So seeing that I don't have anything planned for it, I'm thinking of either making it like the prayer was already shown to Harry, or I'm going to place it in later scenes... the picnic idea was really sweet, I'll probably use it later, not in this chapter though, I've got completely different ideas for this chapter. The date in the Astronomy tower is sweet as well though:). The talk on Harry's bed is practically this chapter or the next, depending on my mood and this chapter's end. The Blaise/Harry incident will happen sooner or later anyways, but I dunno how far Blaise will go with it... I have a feeling it'll be sooner than you think... And the Harry-in-leather-pants-and-fishnet-shirt will only maybe happen, seeing as to me Harry is way too innocent for those kind of clothes; Anyways, everything will be taken into consideration. Thanks for the comment!
Ugh, that took me a long time to finish, and I was hoping to make this A/N short... typical... Plus this chapter seems to be a very long one. I dunno when I'll finish it so just be patient with me okay? Thanks ;
And erm... heh... I kind of lost MSWord, so there might be some grammar mistakes or something... but I'm going to re-read everything so maybe it'll be okay...;
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Chapter VII – The Battle and Blaise
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Draco was in a daze when he entered the Gargoyles, still thinking about the kiss while the stairs led them up. He was so ecstatic! It was more perfect than he had ever hoped, and he was instantly addicted.
He knocked on the Headmaster's door and was bid to enter. He sat as he was asked, and immediately turned to his father after greeting the old Headmaster, noting how grave Lucius' eyes looked.
"Father, what seems to be wrong? I was told that it was very urgent. Is it Voldemort?"
Lucius nodded gravely. "It seems that Voldemort is almost ready for the war. But he seems to want to just threaten us with something. Either that or he just wants to show off his troops. Either way it's very dangerous and bad for Heaven. Jacques has sent word that they need our help."
Jacques was Lucius' most trusted advisors and his very good friend. They had been best friends ever since they met at the tender age of five, and had been inseparable ever since, even though Jacques was from a peasant family and Lucius was the Prince of Heaven.
Draco nodded. "When are we departing?"
Lucius smiled slightly. "In about thirty minutes. Go and say good-bye to Harry and call him here. He's to stay here with Narcissa."
Draco didn't need to be told twice. He was out of the door by the time Lucius finished, and headed for Gryffindor Tower.
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Harry was smiling as he was walking slowly towards the Common Room, almost skipping. He had kissed Draco! And it had felt so perfect, that he couldn't even think how it would feel like if they were to finally bond... Harry blushed at that. He always did when he thought about the eventual bonding. He was a little nervous about that, but he knew that Draco would never intentionally hurt him.
His thoughts were interrupted when he heard his name and turned around, Draco almost running into him.
"Draco? What's the matter?"
Draco hugged Harry to him suddenly and placed a kiss on his head, confusing Harry even more.
"I have to go up to Heaven for some time. Father said that there's an attack by Voldemort. He fears the most, but it's doubtful. I was asked to bring you up to the Headmasters office to wait for me and my father to return. My mother will stay with you. Come on, we don't have much time left. We have to strategize as well before we leave."
Harry was even more confused, if that was possible, but let Draco drag him along, wondering if he was ever going to understand what was going on. It was all too sudden...
When they reached Dumbledore's office, Jacques was looking over some maps with Lucius. Both looked up when they heard the door open.
Draco introduced the new Angel to Harry, "This is Jacques Mercure. Jacques, this is my mate, Harry Potter." Jacques walked away from the maps and bowed to Harry, making the boy blush. "It's a pleasure to meet you Sir Potter. I have heard much about you from the brief meetings with Draco after he came here. I must say, you'll make a wonderful mate to him."
Harry blushed, not used to such compliments, "Um, thanks Mr. Mercure. It's a pleasure to meet you as well."
Jacques waved his hand, smiling, "Please, call me Jacques. I hate it when my last name is used."
Harry smiled and said, "Well, in that case, call me Harry. There's no need for you to call me by my last name."
Jacques smiled and turned to Draco. "I must say that we don't have any time for more pleasantries. There's a battle to win, and we need as much help as we possibly could get. Come and help us a little."
Both of them re-joined Lucius and started murmuring over the maps, leaving Harry to stand next to Narcissa and Dumbledore, whose eyes, for once, weren't twinkling.
Narcissa placed an arm around Harry's shoulder, hoping to comfort both of them. Harry was grateful that at least she would stay with him. But he still didn't want to see Draco and Lucius go away.
Finally, about a half an hour later, the three male angels left the maps and Jacques rolled them up. Lucius and Draco came over to Narcissa and Harry.
Lucius sighed. "It's time to go. Jacques is going to go ahead and open the portal for us so we can leave."
Narcissa nodded and moved to pull him him further away to say farewell, giving Harry and Draco some privacy. Harry looked into Draco's eyes for a moment before he was pulled into a tight hug by the angel. He hugged back as tightly as he could. He didn't think of it as strange that he felt so attached to Draco. Not now at least. He wouldn't let himself. So he just held onto Draco, savouring the feeling just as much as Draco was savouring it.
Draco pulled away and placed a gentle kiss on Harry's forehead, making Harry blush slightly. But when Draco tried to pull away, Harry pressed his lips on Draco's softly, blush still seeable, but neither cared. Draco smiled into the shy kiss and pulled Harry closer, deepening the kiss slightly. He ran his tongue across Harry's soft lips, but didn't go further when Harry gasped, knowing that he couldn't control himself if he went further. He didn't want to rush.
They pulled away and Draco smiled at the blushing boy, kissing his forehead once again and whispering into his ear, "Don't worry. I'll be back in no time. You just stay with my mother okay?"
Harry nodded dazedly, "You be careful up there okay? I want you to come back in one piece."
Draco smirked and nodded, pulling away and turning to his parents who were smiling at the show of affection and at the glow in their son's eyes. Draco hugged his mother while Lucius nodded to Harry in farewell.
When the portal opened for them, Draco and Lucius bade their last farewells and disappeared through the thin veil that had appeared in the middle of Dumbledore's office.
Harry was grateful when Narcissa put her arm around his shoulder again as they watched the men go through the portal. For some reason, it didn't seem very strange at all that he so suddenly had such deep feelings for the fair-headed boy. It seemed natural to him...
When they couldn't see them anymore, they looked to Dumbledore, who had been silently watching them, and was smiling slightly.
"Don't worry too much. I'm sure they'll be alright. You just have to wait for them to return. And Harry, may I have a word with you in private?"
Harry nodded and Narcissa removed her arm. "I'll wait for you outside alright? Then we'll go and have a cup of tea in my rooms, hm?"
Harry nodded and smiled at the woman. She smiled back and left the office, giving Dumbledore and Harry privacy.
"Sit, my boy. Sit." The aging man gestured to a chair and took a seat behind his desk.
Harry sat on the chair and waited for the man to continue. "Harry, it seems to me that you and young master Malfoy have seemed to get closer to each other and you seem to have accepted the bond. What made you make the choice to accept the courtship?"
Harry smiled as he thought about the sweet date they had had with Draco. Even though he had had to go through all those shops, it seemed now that it was all worth it because he had gotten to spend a day in Draco's presence. It seemed as if that was all that mattered.
"Well, sir, it's just that... Draco's always so sweet to me. He seems to really like me. And I really like him too. He's just so... so... gentle and... romantic... and he seems to care for nothing more than to make me happy. And I really think the whole bonding thing is going to work out. That and the fact that we're going to spend the rest of... eternity together doesn't seem too terrible either... I can't explain it in words..."
Dumbledore smiled when he heard the frustration in Harry's voice. The frustration of not being able to put his feelings into words. He understood him completely. "It's alright Harry. I think I understand what you're trying to say. Don't worry about it. Now, I know I haven't talked to you about it, but when Draco returns, you have a choice of having your own rooms with him. So you'd have some privacy from prying eyes when you want to be together in peace. You can think it over and come tell me your answer whenever you feel like. I have talked to Draco about this, and he had agreed whole-heartedly. He's waiting for your answer. You'd both have separate rooms at first, to give you some safety from Draco when he gets... overly affectionate," Harry blushed at that, "and you don't have to worry about him... how to say... 'jumping' you." At this Dumbledore smiled, looking at Harry from over his glasses.
Harry nodded. "I'm going to tell you my answer after I've had a talk with Narcissa if you don't mind. I've already got my answer to you, but I need to talk with Narcissa to know some more about some things."
Dumbledore smiled and nodded, rising and showing Harry to the door, "I'll be waiting for you then, Harry. Have a good talk with Narcissa, hm?"
Harry nodded and smiled, leaving the office and meeting up with Narcissa down before the gargoyles leading to the office.
Narcissa was waiting for him at the bottom of the staircase, and they went to Narcissa's chambers and sat down before the fireplace, sipping quietly on their teas, both lost in their thoughts.
Harry was thinking of his growing feelings toward Draco, and realised that it was impossible to not fall in love with the charming and gentle boy. And he realised that he was falling hard... and that he didn't want to stop falling.
Narcissa noticed the gentle look in Harry's eyes and smiled. She knew whay the boy was thinking about, and he was glad that his son had got himself such a good-hearted person to be his mate and to spend the rest of forever with. She knew that Draco was going to make Harry the happiest man in all of Heaven if it was in his hands to choose. Harry was going to be spoiled rotten. She knew that Draco was going to make sure that Harry was to have everything he had missed in his childhood with the Dursleys.
Everything's going to be fine... if only Lucius and Draco were to come back safe... Narcissa sighed, hoping for the best.
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Draco looked up when they went onto the battlefield after another stragetic meeting with the captains of Angel troops. The sky was dotted with Angels and Demons fighting, the ground below his feet was covered with bodies of the fallen soldiers, and blood was everywhere.
"It has been like this for too long a time... I wish I could see Heaven as it was before Voldemort happened," Jacques said, his eyes sad. Lucius looked to his best friend and pulled him into a strong hug, telling him that they'd get revenge for Jacques' lost love.
Yes, Jacques had found his mate four years before. His name had been Thomas. They had met on a ball for the King and Queen's anniversary, and had fallen in love fast. They married and bonded a year after. Sadly, around half an year later, Voldemort started to battle the Angels, wanting the Golden Realm for himself. Thomas had died when a Demon had breached his and Jacques' house and killed him. Jacques had been devastated when he found his love on their bed, bleeding from two cuts - one in his throat, the other in his stomach. He had practically killed himself when the doctors had said that Thomas had been pregnant for two months. It was Lucius that had saved him and pulled him from his mourning... but Jacques never was the same after that.
Draco shuddered when he remembered how his Godfather had looked like and the utter depression that had been pouring from his aura in the time he had spent grieving his lost love, and he hoped for all he was worth that that sort of thing would never happen to his Harry. It must have hurt like no blade could possibly hurt anyone.
They almost didn't notice the group of Demons that suddenly attacked from all sides..
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Harry looked at Narcissa, noticing how her eyes seemed so sad all of a sudden, and he knelt before the Queen, hugging her. Narcissa was startled when she felt the arms go around her, but she couldn't help but hug Harry back. She almost broke down, but thought she had to stay strong for Harry.
Harry heard the choked-back sob, and rubbed her back gently, "Shh.. just let it go... you don't have to stay strong for me Narcissa. Just let it go... I know it must be painful..." That words ended the little composure Narcissa had had, and she broke down, clinging to Harry and thinking that Harry should be the one depressed and crying because he feared for Draco's life. But she was still glad for the comfort... she had seen enough near-death situatons with Lucius, and feared for her beloved's life more than anything.
Harry comforted Narcissa as much as he could, thinking what he could say to make Narcissa take her mind off Lucius and her worries. He wondered if he should ask some questions on the bond, and decided to wait until Narcissa calmed down. He'd never ask such things when he should think of her worries, not his own when her's were much more important than silly questions. He knew that he'd get the answers sooner or later anyway.
When Narcissa finally calmed down, she pulled away and wiped her tears from her eyes, smiling slightly, "I'm sorry, Harry. It's just that... I've had some bad memories with Lucius almost dieing, and I always fear that the time he must pass away will come everytime he has had to go to battle. I cannot help but worry, even though he's a brilliant fighter."
Harry smiled too. "It's okay Narcissa. I'm worried about Draco too, but you have every right to worry about Lucius more. You've been together far longer than I have known Draco. So don't worry about me. I'll be fine."
Narcissa smiled and hugged him again, pulling back after a moment. "I'm sure you have some questions to me Harry. If you want, we can discuss them."
Harry nodded and went back to his own chair, Narcissa refilling both their cups of tea. "I just wanted to ask some... erm.. questions about... bonding..." Oh, great, Harry. Be the shy guy again...
Narcissa grinned at the blush on the boy's cheeks and chuckled, "Well, what would you like to know Harry?"
Harry coughed, thinking that this was a very bad idea. "Erm... will we have some... after-affects... after bonding I mean..."
"Hmmm... well, every bonded couple has different affects. For example, me and Lucius can communicate with our eyes. It's not quite telepathy, since we only use our eyes and certain emotions only us two can see between ourselves. We have some more, but I'd rather leave them to ourselves. And for example, Jacques and... Thomas... well, they had... oh, how can I put it to words... well, they had a power to... feel each other.." when Harry blushed, Narcissa corrected, "Oh, not like that! That is only natural for everyone... I meant that they could feel what the other was feeling at the moment, and could check to see if their partner was alright. Sadly, Jacques had blocked that power when he had gone to war, and hadn't felt the feelings of pain from Thomas... He still sometimes blames himself for it, even though it had been Thomas who had insisted upon it, not wanting to feel the urge to go and fight with Jacques when he'd feel pain..."
Harry frowned, feeling a flash of sympathy for Jacques. He hadn't deserved to lose his love. But he had... "Oh..."
Narcissa smiled sadly at the look in Harry's eyes. "Don't think about it. It's better for everyone if we not think of it... Do you have any more questions?"
Harry looked up, blushed, and looked back down at his hands, "Well... ahem... what exactly happens when we... bond...?"
"Weeelll, you could say that there will be a mark on some part of you which Draco loves the best that will be there for the rest of your lives and that will mark you bonded and Draco's property. Every Angel has a mark that he or she will place on their mate during the bonding. If both mates are Angels, then they mark each other, like me and Lucius. If the participants are of different species, like you and Draco, then the Angel is going to mark you and you will be his. Of course, he will be yours as well, so don't worry about him being over and above you while you're the ground he walkes on. The mark is just to let the other Angels know that you are no longer free to be played with and you won't have to worry about being molested. Do you understand Harry?"
Harry nodded, blushing at certain parts, but understanding most of it. "Erm, c-can I see your... m-mark?"
Narcissa laughed gently and blushed slightly, surprising Harry, "Well, I think you're too innocent to be seeing the place my mark is at... It's not at a very revealing point..."
Harry's eyes widened, but Narcissa again laughed, "Oh, no where like that Harry! I just want to make sure you won't see anything... below the neck-line... until you go beyond the barrier yourself. Maybe then I'll tell you... But I can tell where Lucius' mark is..." Harry nodded, still blushing slightly, "Well, it's on his left collarbone. I just cannot love his collarbones enough. They're my only weakness you could say." Narcissa smirked good-naturedly when she saw Harry's blush deepen. She started to understand why Draco loved to make Harry blush. He was completely adorable.
Harry muttered slightly, changing the subject. He, of course had more questions, but he felt like his head would explode when he had to blush one more time. Plus, it was kind of embarassing to be talking about... well, marks, with Draco's mother.
Narcissa chuckled, going along with the subject change, thinking that Draco is going to have a lot of competition over Harry when it is made public that he is Draco's mate.
Harry finished his cup of tea and stood up. "I think I better go. Professor Dumbledore wanted to have a word with me some time and I think this is about the right time. I don't want to keep you awake if you feel tired..."
It was true, Narcissa seemed to be a bit sleepy, and she smiled as she sent Harry out, thinking that Harry thinks for others far more than he's supposed to, but still liking the fact that her son found a loving and sweet mate for himself.
Harry went up to the Gargoyles and said the password, stepping on the stairway and letting it lift him up to the office doors. When he told Dumbledore that he would love to move out and have separate rooms with Draco, Dumbledore smiled widely and led him to his and Draco's new chambers.
The portrait was of a very beautiful young woman in medieval clothes and a kind smile. When she saw them approaching, she nodded her head. "Professor Dumbledore. And I believe this is one of the residents that shall reside in my rooms?"
Dumbledore nodded and introduced the woman to Harry, "Harry, this is a lovely friend of mine, Larissa (1). She shall be keeping any unwanted guests out of your rooms while you reside here. She will allow you to make up your own passwords, but she could make them up herself as well if you're out of ideas. She's a lovely woman and I'm sure you shall love her. Oh, and she's kind of protective, so you'll have a pretty strong protection here while you're there. Larissa, this is Harry Potter. I'm sure you shall become great friends. Will you choose the password yourself or would you like to use Draco's password?"
Harry smiled to Larissa, "I believe we'll use Draco's choice until we can think of anything else."
Dumbledore smiled and turned to Larissa, meeting a smile as well. "Dragon's mate."
Harry blushed, but smiled, thanking both portrait and old wizard, "Will I go and take my things?"
"Oh, that won't be necessary my boy. I have already arranged a moving of all your belongings to your room. They should be there right now I believe..."
Harry smiled and turned to enter the rooms, but at the last minute looked back, "What will you tell the school?"
"We'll tell them the truth if you'd like, but if not then we'll just say that you have started a new training program that is led by Draco, and that you shall need all the privacy you can for you to concentrate. You shall still go to classes, but not for another week. Is that fitting?"
Harry nodded, relieved that the wisened man had thought of a reason for their missing, and entered the rooms, awed by the sight he was presented with.
The common room wasn't as big as the actual Gryffindor common room, but it still was very impressing. The colors were a lovely creamy shade and the two couches facing each other before the fire were a dark brown, creating a lovely contrast. Between the couches was a glass coffee table that had a wooden bottom, shaped into a white statue of an angel laying under the glass and the statue itself supported by graceful lion legs. One would wonder that it wouldn't look very good, but with the room it fit completely. There were paintings all around the room, with landmarks, people and animals of all sorts, and there were three long shelves full of books, surrounding a small open study in the far corner of the room. The study/mini library consisted of two mahogany tables next to each other and facing the windows with a nice view over the grounds and Quidditch Pitch (2), a couch and two deeply cushioned chairs with a couch facing them around another coffee table with a glass covering and mahogany legs, the mini library surrounded by the three bookshelves. Harry fell in love with this room immediately.
He noticed that on the right side of the room, opposite the study and the fireplace, there was a spiraling stairway that led to a tower. He went up the stairs and was met with two doors on either side of him, both colored a deep brown color. Harry decided to look into the one on the left side, wondering which one was his, and was met with a lovely room with sky-blue walls and royal blue furniture. The only thing that indicated to this room belonging to Draco was a statue of an Angel with his wings spread that was hung on the wall above Draco's king-sized bed, his hands raised above, as if in prayer. Harry smiled, liking the room but wondering what his room looked like.
He turned from the room and went across the small hallway and to his own room, opening the door and gasping slightly. For some reason, he had expected it being a red and gold colored room, but instead he was slightly surprised with the chosen colors. The walls were a very light shade of green, making the room seem very soft and warm. The furniture was with different colors of nature. He loved it.
He went towards his cupboard, looking inside to check if everything is in it's right place, and pulled out some of the new clothes Draco had bought for him. He smiled slightly when he touched the material in his hands, remembering how Draco had insisted he buy it for him after he had seen Harry in them. The clothing consisted of rather tight dark-blue jeans and a... rather clingy black shirt with a green dragon resting near the right bottom side of the shirt. Harry went and had a shower before putting the clothes on.
He then went back to the common room, wondering how long Draco will be staying away for, and went to the study part of the room, pulling his bookbag which he had thrown next to the painting when he had entered the room, got comfortable in one of the soft chairs, and started on his homework.
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Draco pulled his sword out of the Demon's neck and looked around, trying to find his father and Jacques, killing another Demon that was coming onto him, thinking that this is getting ridiculous, what with the both sides nearly equally powered and neither giving up. But he did understand it, it was just frustrating, and he wanted to get back to Harry as soon as possible.
He saw a glimpse of his father from the corner of hie eye and flew over there, killing Demons on his way and hoping to get the battle over with. He didn't have a very good feeling about Harry's safety. He felt as if his mate was going to get hurt pretty soon, and he wanted to stop it as soon as possible, whatever it might be.
"Father! Behind you!" Lucius turned at the yell and burned the Demon with the torch in his hands, turning to his son when he saw him waving him down.
"Thank you Draco, I didn't see him. What's the matter?"
"Father, I have a very bad feeling that something is going to happen to Harry. We must finish this off as soon as possible."
Lucius frowned, thinking quickly as they were rapidly surrounded by a gang of Demons. He sighed, "Alright Draco. I'm going to open a portal for you, and you go down to Harry. Just be back as soon as possible you hear? We need you here. I need you here. Make sure Harry's alright and safe, then come back immediately."
Draco nodded and they fought through the Demons, flying towards the Transportation Centre. They landed and Lucius opened a portal for Draco, telling him to hurry.
Draco hugged his father quickly and stepped into the portal.
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Harry sighed, happy that he had managed to finish the Potions assignement, and decided to go for a walk around the lake to clear his mind.
He grabbed the new coat Draco had bought for him and pulled it on, leaving the chambers and heading towards the Entrance Hall and to the grounds, never seeing the dark eyes that followed his every movement, filled with lust and an animalistic look.
Harry smiled, taking a deep breath when he reached the lake-side. He loved to come here in the evenings. The lake seemed so peaceful and the only sounds were of the water gently rippling and his own breathing.
The sound of a twig breaking startled him and he turned around, relaxing when he saw that it was Blaise. "Hey, what are you doing here Blaise?"
Blaise smiled, raking his eyes over Harry's body. "Just taking an evening walk and noticed you here. Decided to keep you company for some time. Do you mind?"
Harry, ever the ignorant one, didn't notice the look and just smiled, shaking his head, "No, of course not. I'd love some company."
Blaise sat down next to Harry and looked over the lake.
"Sooo, where's Draco? I haven't seen him all day..."
Harry's smile turned into a frown, "Well, he had an emergency call from Heaven and he and his father had to go there. I dunno when they'll be back though..." He didn't want to mention that they had had to go to battle.
Blaise smirked evilly, This is my chance. And he looks so vulnerable too. He licked his lips and sat a little closer to Harry who was watching the lake with a thoughtful look in his eyes.
Harry noticed that Blaise had suddenly got closer to him, and he felt a sudden jolt in his spine, sending a shiver down it, and he looked at Blaise in confusion. "Blaise, wha-mphh" He had suddenly been pushed to the ground and before he knew it, Blaise was kissing him, biting his lips to get entrance to his mouth.
Harry's eyes widened before he started to fight against the strong hold Blaise had on his hands and body, not letting the insisting tongue in. He couldn't believe this was happening to him. Oh my God, please no! Draco... Draco! Blaise's hand had left from one of his hands, pulling it up next to the other to hold them both with one hand while his other reached down to open his pants..
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Draco closed his eyes when he reached Dumbledore's office, hating the queezy feeling transporting always gave him. But that was all forgotten when he heard a desperate voice in his head, calling him. He tried to follow the voice of his mate, and found it was leading him to the Entrance Hall. He didn't question his sences, he was only worrying about Harry and what could be happening to him at this very moment. His legs quickly led him towards the lake where he saw something trashing in the ground.
When he got nearer, his eyes widened before slitting in anger, and he started to run.
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"N-no Blaise! Please, stop it! Please Blaise!" Harry was practically sobbing when he felt the pants being pulled down, leaving only his boxers on and closed his eyes, fearing for his life.
Suddenly an angered cry sounded, followed by a pained one and the body above his was removed. Harry opened his eyes and saw Draco hovering above him, eyes black in anger and Blaise tangling from the air, scratching at Draco's hand and arm where they were chocking him.
Harry gasped, trying to catch his breath and pulled his pants back up, touching Draco's shoulder in a vain attempt at calming the irate blonde. Draco ignored him for the time being, too concentrated on the boy hanging from his grip. "How dare you! How dare you attack Harry like that! Harry is mine! And you'd do right not to touch him if you want to stay intact with certain body-parts, and more! This is only a pinch considering what I'll do to you if you touch him again!" He raised his fist, ready to strike, but having to stop when he suddenly saw familiar emerald eyes before his own. He blinked, eyes turning back to their silvery color, his inner demon refusing to hurt their mate.
"Harry? What are you doing? He was about to rape you!"
Harry panted, tired of the whole ordeal, and looked up to Draco's eyes. "Leave him be Draco. I'm sure he's learned his lesson. Please Draco?"
Draco looked back at Harry in confusion before his face changed into an impassive one, dropping Blaise and turning away before Harry saw his hurt expression, deciding to go back to the battle.
Harry blinked when Draco just turned away, and looked at his back for a moment before running after him, grabbing his arm. "Draco?"
Draco didn't look at Harry, nor did he stop his pace. "I need to go back to battle. I felt that you were going to be in trouble and came to try and save you. It seems that you didn't actually need the help, so I'll go back to the battle. My father and my people need me."
Harry stopped for a second, confused, and then ran in front of Draco, making him stop and look down into his eyes. Harry tried to look past the mask of indifference, and noticed a slight amount of hurt and depression that slipped past the mask.
"Draco? What happened? What did I do?"
Draco sighed, looking away from him and swallowing. "Harry, you do know that if you ever love anyone else then just tell me right? Because I respect every wish you make. And if you fall in love with someone then I'm going to let you be with them. If the person you love is Blaise then it's okay." At that he looked back up and tried to smile, failing horribly.
Harry's eyes widened when he heard what came out of Draco's mouth. "Draco, are you crazy? Blaise just tried to rape me for Merlin's sake! What do you mean I love him. I hate him! I only love one person, and that person is standing right in front of me!" Harry gasped at the end of his tirade, and clamped his hand around his mouth, looking up to Draco. He spilled too much in his anger. He realised now that the words he spilled were true... he loved Draco Malfoy... and he couldn't care what other people said.
Draco's eyes widened slightly, wanting to believe Harry's words, but his demon side didn't allow it. "But then why did you interrupt me when I tried to punish Zabini after what he did to you?"
Harry sighed, lowering both his eyes and his hand, "Draco... violence doesn't solve anything. You just have to ignore him and not leave me alone with him if you don't want him near me again... you of all people should know that violence isn't the right thing to win in a battle..."
Draco looked at Harry sharply, thinking of the terrible battle going on up in Heaven, and realising that the boy in front of him was right... violence isn't the right thing to win a battle with...
But he still couldn't believe that Harry really does love him. "Harry, I think I need to go back..." Harry looked up and Draco was surprised to see the tears in the green eyes, before he was swept into a hug.
"I don't want you to go Draco," Harry's voice was muffled by Draco's bloody coat, and then Harry lifted his head and placed his lips on Dracos' and gave him a kiss filled with everything that Harry felt towards him... and Draco believed Harry was telling the truth. His heart soared and he wrapped his arms around Harry tightly, pulling him as close as he could. Harry didn't seem to mind as his own arms tightened around Draco's neck as well as the kiss continued.
They finally pulled away to breathe and Harry placed his foreheard against Draco's. "I'll forever love you Draco. I mean it. You'll be stuck with me for the rest of eternity."
Draco chuckled, looking into Harry's eyes filled with love and affection, feeling as if, for once, the world seemed complete. "I don't think I will mind if you'll be sticking with me for the rest of eternity and beyond at all. In fact, I look forward to it. I assure you that we will have a peaceful life someday."
Harry smiled and released his hold on Draco's neck, "How's the battle going?"
Draco's smile disappeared when he thought of the battle. "I don't exactly know. Neither side is planning on giving in anytime soon that's for sure... we're in desperate need of some help."
Harry frowned slightly. "Oh..."
Draco smiled sadly, "Harry love, you really shouldn't worry about this. We'll be fine. We have been so far. The Demons will get tired soon enough and the battle can either be of equal standings or one of us will win. I must go back now love. Have you chosen to live in the chambers yet?"
Harry smiled and nodded. "I love them. I can't wait to live in them together. It'd be very... interesting..." Harry blushed at that.
Draco chuckled, kissing one burning cheek before laying a kiss on Harry's lips, putting an arm around his small waist before escorting him to their rooms, greeting Larissa before saying the password and entering.
Draco kissed him once more below the spiralling staircase and hugged him. "I'll be back as soon as possible. You just take care that you won't leave your rooms unless there is someone with you okay? I don't want you to be hurt again."
Harry smiled and nodded, kissing Draco's cheek. "You be careful. I'll be fine... I love you."
Draco grinned, "I love you too, Harry." After kissing Harry once more on the lips, he left the common room and went back to Dumbledore's office in a happy daze, finding the man behind his desk and looking at the reopening portal with a twinkle. When he saw Draco, he smiled knowingly. "What brings you here Draco? Aren't you supposed to be up there?"
Draco looked at the man. "I had some trouble with Blaise. He tried to rape Harry. Everything's okay now though. We've... kind of handled it. But I sudgest a more appraising punishment. I know you're the man to give that punishment Professor. But I must go now. The battle needs me." He nodded to the old wizard. Dumbledore had an angry glint in his eyes, and Draco knew that Blaise will be sufficiently punished.
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(1) - The name Larissa actually came from my chemistry teacher ; Also, in reality, I hate her. The only thing that I love about her is her name :D
(2) - That's the study... and the other was the mini library.. like.. the tables are a bit further away from the mini library, but they're still connected. Hope it makes sence ; it looks beautiful in my mind's eye...
AN: Gosh, this is a rather long chapter. To be honest, I hoped that this was going to be longer, but then I kind of... lost part of the notes and the notes changed pretty drastically... ah well, at least it's a long chappy
Gah, my hands! My shoulders...! But at last it's finished... and it's like... 2.15 am in the morning here.. and I'm soooo tired! You can't believe this... I can't believe this
Oh-kay, me is going to sleep now.. no school tomorrow at least... which is very good... I'll check the mistakes in the morning... ;
Seeya!
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Okay, so it's another night that I'm gonna spend on this. I've already checked for any mistakes, but if I had missed some then sorry; I'm just not used to writing without the automatic grammar's help... but hopefully it'll only be temporary...
Oh, and I noticed that the 'questions' Harry asked were very with a very similar meaning to them... seeing that they both are in some ways 'after-affects'... so sorry... if anyone wants to ask any more questions on the whole bonding then I'm gonna put them to the next chapter or something and answer them as good as possible... maybe with another talk with Narcissa... -shrug-
Anyways, this is making me very annoyed so I'll just put it up before I kill it... hope you like!
And YES! Draco has an evil side that nobody but me and his parents know about. It shall be explained some other time... I won't even bother with this chapter anymore.. I'm sooo annoyed