Disclaimer:Once again I do not own any of these characters. They all belong to J.K. Rowling.
A/N:Again this will be a slash story between several characters. One other thing I should add here. If you are a fan of Dumbledore this is not a fic for you. He is not a good guy in this story.
Chapter 1- The Malfoys
"Cale! Cassidy! Hurry up! The Malfoy's will be here any minute!" James Snape yelled up the stairs to his son and daughter. It was the night before Cale and Draco Malfoy were due to start Hogwarts and the Snape's had invited the Malfoy's over for dinner to celebrate.
James and his husband Severus had graduated 12 years ago and were preparing to go back and teach this year. Draco's father, Lucius, was also going to teach while his wife would be staying in a house in Hogsmeade to take care of Cassidy and the Malfoy's younger son, Thomas.
"Coming dad." James heard Cale holler back down the stairs before he heard two pairs of feet running down the stairs. Cale was a little taller than most boys his age, standing at 5'1". He was wearing light blue colored robes that matched his eyes almost perfectly. He had thankfully inherited James' long straight nose and Severus' easily manageable hair. James' hair was very unruly and looked as if he never brushed it.
Cassidy stood about 3'7" and had dark brown eyes. She too had inherited James' nose, however she also inherited James' hair that just absolutely refused to lay straight. She was wearing robes of jade green.
Just as the two reached the bottom of the stairs they heard the front bell chime. Cassidy let out a squeal and took off for the front door. Cale, however, walked more sedately to where his father, Severus, and Cassidy were greeting the Malfoy's. Only the smile on his face betrayed the cool reserve he tried to show.
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Draco Lucian Kadence Malfoy was Cale's best friend and they did absolutely everything together they possibly could. Draco was excited about finally going to Hogwarts. The only thing that worried him was that he and Cale may end up in different houses. Both of his parents had been in Slytherin as had his Uncle Severus. But his Uncle James had been in Gryffindor.
Draco knew all about the sorting and knew that it didn't really matter what house your parents had been in, you could still end up in any house. He also knew though, that it was more than likely for him to end up in Slytherin because he was quite cunning and could be rather manipulative. Cale, however, showed more Gryffindor traits. He was always the first one to try anything new. He would also go out of his way to help others.
Draco was brought out of his thoughts by Cale's appearance in the entrance hall. He moved forward to embrace his best friend in a hug, neither boy noticing the sly smiles that crossed both sets of parents faces.
"Cale, would you be so kind as to help Draco carry his trunk upstairs to your room and then bring Cassidy's back down with you?" Severus asked.
"Of course, father." Cale replied reaching down to pick up one end of Draco's trunk while Draco grabbed the other. The boys quickly set off up the stairs.
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"Have you told Cale about the arrangement with Draco yet?" Lucius asked Severus while they waited for the boys to return.
"No, we wanted to wait a couple more years, until he started to express interest in dating. Have you told Draco?" Severus answered and then returned the question to Lucius.
"No, we don't want him to know before Cale does. We were hoping we could tell them both together." Severus just nodded at this comment.
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"Are you excited about starting at Hogwarts tomorrow, Dray?" Cale asked, using the nickname he had given his best friend. He was the only one that used this name.
"Of course I am, Cal." Draco replied using Cale's nickname. Again, Draco was the only one that used this nickname. The boys had reached Cale's room. They placed Draco's trunk next to Cale's and headed back down the hall to retrieve Cassidy's trunk.
Draco would be spending the night at the Snape's so that James and Severus could take the boys to the train station in the morning. Cassidy would be going to Malfoy Manor to spend the night. Then Lucius and Narcissa would be transporting both Cassidy and Thomas to a large manor both families had purchased just outside of Hogsmeade.
"What's on your mind, Dray?" Cale asked quietly as he saw a worried expression cross his best friends face.
"I'm just worried that this will be the last night we get to spend together for a long time. I'm worried that we will end up in different houses and it will interfere with our friendship." Draco replied as the boy's reached Cassidy's room and picked up her trunk.
"Dray, it doesn't matter what houses we end up in. Nothing could ever come between our friendship." Cale said turning slightly to look his friend in the eye.
"Even if I end up in Slytherin and you're in Gryffindor? You've heard how bad the house rivalries are between those two houses.."
"I don't care about house rivalries. I'm not going to abandon my best friend friend just because our houses don't get along." Cale said firmly, trying to get his point across. Draco gave him a quick smile and the boys continued their way down the stairs.
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Dinner passed quickly. The adults sat and talked about some political things, complaining about how Minister Dumbledore was subtly trying to reveal the wizarding world to muggles to cause a war. Draco and Cale barely listened to what their parents were discussing. Both boys were more caught up in their thoughts of what tomorrow might bring. Cassidy and Thomas were on the other side of the boys talking about what they were going to do while their daddy's were away teaching at Hogwarts.
Shortly after dinner was over, Lucius and Narcissa gathered up Thomas and Cassidy preparing to return to Malfoy Manor. Cale went to give his sister a hug and tell her good-bye as they most likely would not see each other again until Christmas. Draco did the same with his brother. Severus and James also gave Cassidy a hug and assured their daughter, who was starting to cry, that they would come to visit on weekends and that she could send them as many owls as she wanted. As soon as the Malfoys had departed, James turned to Cale and Draco.
"Boys, Severus and I need to speak with you for a few minutes before you go up to bed." Cale and Draco nodded and then followed James and Severus into the study. When they arrived James and Severus took a seat on a small leather couch and motioned for the boys to sit across from them on an identical couch.
"Now Cale," James began, "This mainly concerns you but we wanted Draco to be present as he too will have to get used to the change. As you know Minister Dumbledore is strongly opposed to same sex unions. He does his best to ensure anyone in this type of union can not get a job nor does he permit the children of this type of union to attend Hogwarts. Because of this, when I begin teaching at Hogwarts I will be known as Professor Potter." James stopped for a moment to allow this information to sink in and also to catch his breath.
"There is more Cale." Severus began when it looked as if the boys had processed the previous information. "Very few people know that your dad and I are married. In fact the only ones that do know are the Malfoys, Headmaster Riddle, and your godfathers. As such, because you look so much like James, you will also have to go by the name of Potter. Harry Potter to be precise." Severus stopped and looked up at his son. Cale just sat there for a few minutes before he slowly began to nod.
"I understand. However, I am curious as to who my 'mother' is supposed to be then."
"Shortly after we graduated from Hogwarts, I disappeared for nearly 2 years. Mainly it was due to the fact that I was pregnant with you. When I reappeared I had a son with me. As far as most people know my 'wife' died in childbirth." James said looking closely at his son. Again, Cale just sat there for a few minutes before slowly nodding his head. Draco had not said anything this whole time. He just sat there silently taking in all of this information.
"Was there anything else that you needed to tell me tonight?" Cale asked, looking up to his fathers for the first time in several minutes.
"No, I don't believe so. Goodnight Draco. Goodnight Cale." James said quietly. To anyone but his family and best friend Cale would seem to be cool and composed. The others in the room could tell, however, that he was quite upset.
"My name is Harry not Cale. You may as well start using it now." Cale said quietly before standing and leaving the room. Draco sat there for a moment in slight shock before quickly getting up and following his friend from the room.
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"Can you blame him, Severus? We just told our son that he can't even acknowledge his father, whom he loves dearly." James said seeing the slightly angry look on his husbands face as they too slowly made their way up to bed.
"Your right James. I just didn't think he would take it this badly." Severus said letting out a small defeated sounding sigh as he did so.
"Look at this way. How would you feel if you had to start school and not be able to use your real name or even tell any friends you might make the truth about your fathers? He just needs some time to get used to the change."
"I know. It's just hard to have him angry at us." Severus said as he entered his and James' room.
"I know, love. Hopefully all will be well in the morning. Let's not think about it for now." James said as he approached Severus and began to passionately kiss him. Severus' only answer was a lust filled moan of pleasure.
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Draco finally caught up to Cale just outside of his bedroom.
"Cale?" Draco said tentatively, reaching out a hand to touch him.
"That's not my name, Dray. You do realize that they told you because you will have to call me Harry from now on, right?" Draco just nodded as Cale opened his door.
"This doesn't change anything between us Harry, does it?" Draco asked trying out the name for the first time.
Cale turned to his best friend slightly shocked. "Of course it doesn't. I told you nothing would come between our friendship. Not even me having to go by a different name. It's been a long evening and I'm rather tired. How about we go to bed and we can discuss this more in the morning." Cale said while trying to stifle a yawn.
"Of course, Harry. Whatever you say." Draco said smirking and laughing at his best friend. Both boys quickly changed into pajamas and climbed into bed. Though there were two beds in the room they decided silently that the other might need a little comfort and therefore slipped into the same bed. Both boys soon fell asleep with their arms laying across the other's waist.
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A/N: Thanks to Constance Malfoy for your review. Well, what did you think? Let me know by reviewing.