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So much had happened lately, I couldn't help but loose track of it all. I had my periods of doubt, I had my periods of shame, but Sirius, bless him, assured me it was quite all right and confided something in me that was not quite what I had expected. Sirius assured me he knew how he felt - and before I could speak he was joined in the room by Remus Lupin. For a moment I stared blankly, but he gave me that smile… a smile only a father can give to his son, Sirius saw me as his son. And as my grip tightened on Dracos hand I seen for the first time, Sirius pulled Remus into his arms, and kissed him deeply. At first I thought it was some sort of joke, was Sirius gay? After what seemed like a moment, I found a new use for Dracos open mouth, like god-father like god-son, I pulled my lover close and kissed him deeply, knowingly, lovingly.
One of the many things that had happened lately, is that the search for Sirius was called off. The ministry of magic had apologised, and had given him a large compensation, but nothing could make up for those dark and lonely nights my godfather had spent in Azkaban. Nothing. However, now that he was a free man, he was free to visit me whenever we wished it so here in school. Sometimes I just needed someone to be with me, and Sirius was always there, or Draco. Draco was my pillar of strength, and I, his.
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The night was warm, and spring was in the air, the scent of grass and freshness, mingling with the scent of cinnamon and vanilla as I entwined my fingers tighter with those of my lover, glancing into his deep storm velvet eyes. His eyes were always so emotional, just like my own they showed the torment of his past, the pain of his existence, the… love we felt for each other.
A whisper came from above, and I stared deeper into his eyes "I love you, Harry"
"And I you, Draco" I lifted my head from Dracos lap, and pulled my whole body into his lap, my head on his chest, and his chin resting in my unruly hair, he made me feel safe… he made me feel happy. But he was still that bastard I loved him for being. However, his smirk had now gone from hating to devious, because Draco knew everything about me.
Snape had hated the fact that we were together, and so had Professor McGonigal, but Dumbledore and Sirius had stood by Draco and myself through everything. We were nearly finished school now, and Dumbledore assured us that because Remus was retiring to spend more of his time with Sirius, and Snape was retiring (No doubt to torture unsuspecting muggle children!) that there would be teaching posts available for both of us. I would be welcomed to teach Defence Against the Dark Arts, and Draco would be warmly welcomed as a new Potions Master to the school, under personal recommendation from Professor Snape himself. Oh yes, things were fairly looking up for Draco and I. There had been talk of Sirius moving to the grounds of the school along with Remus, for security reasons, due to them both being more than equipped to handle any dark magic's that may arise. To my surprise, Draco and Sirius had taken quite the shine to each other too. Both of them corresponded regularly, no doubt sharing worries and rumours about me, damn them to three levels of hell! (Have you ever noticed how difficult it is to do so whilst being affectionate?). After Lucius Malfoy had been imprisoned in Azkaban, Draco had seen Sirius as almost… a father figure. And I of course had welcomed Remus as though I had known him always!
"Harry?" Draco hummed from above me
Startled from my train of thought I jolted forward, causing Dracos jaw to jolt shut too. I kissed his lips better and he smiled like never before "Yes?" I said as I returned to being held.
"If I asked you to marry me, what would you say?" Draco was obviously struggling to sound nonchalant and stopping his voice from breaking.
"First… I'd offer to use my medi-wizard skills on you… then… I'd demand you made yourself some sort of potion to stop insanity taking over your very beautiful min-"
"Harry!" Draco interrupted, obviously hurt, "I was being serious… please… just once tell me the truth, what would you say?"
"I'd say no…" I said trying to sound as serious as possible
"You… you'd say no?" Draco said staring blankly, in utter astonishment.
"I'd say yes, silly. Why?" I smirked, hoping I knew what was to follow
"Malfoys are normally very noble… you see… but… I wish I wasn't a Malfoy, so I'm not going to be" He thrust a small box into my hand and whispered closely to my ear "Open it"
I opened the box and stared down at the intricate metal snake that was before me, with ruby red eyes and the words 'Marry Me' engraved on the inside. I stared up at Draco, and felt as though I were going to cry "Are… are you… serious?" I said faltering my words.
"I wouldn't joke… would I? Harry James Potter, I ask you now if you… will marry me?"
"Draco… I will… I really, really will!"
"Does that mean we can finally have more sex?" he smirked, eyebrows wiggling
"I can't go more than 5 times per night baby, wizard or not" I giggled and pulled him closer "Besides, you get enough sex as it is…"
"So if I marry you… I won't get more?"
"Nope…"
"Oh… I don't know if I want this then" he winked and smiled
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One year later, we were married in the presense of those who we loved most. Ron and Hermionie attended, as man and wife. Sirius and Remus as openly-gay lovers, and several of Dracos friends and relatives, as well as several of my friends. Dumbledore performed the ceremony… and I have to say it has changed our lives so much. Draco took the name of Potter, insisting Malfoy is something he'd no longer like to be associated with. Draco is enjoying his job as Potions Master… and I'm doing what I do best - Defence Against the Dark Arts. We go hand in hand, each of us helping Madam Pomfry in the hospital wing whenever possible.
For now I really must go, Draco is coming and I promised him a night to remember.
Harry James Potter
Ok, well, i'm not actuelly sure if this is the ending or not. For those of you who don't get it - this is written on Harry and Dracos first aniversary (hence 'a night to remember') and it's all been Harry writing into a journal!
There may well be a follow up, but i doubt it, i think i'm content to leave this as-is...
Thanks for all the reviews and encouragment, they have been so much appreciated!