Chapter 2
Late the next evening, Harry woke up. He still didn't feel fit, but he just HAD to pee. NOW! Quickly he jumped out of bed, and ran to the bathroom. Afterwards he changed into an Adidas pants and a hut sweater, and tossed downstairs to find someone.
-"'Morning," he mumbled and joined the others, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Draco and Lilly.
-"Finally," Ginny said and gave him a kiss.
-"Are you okay?" Hermione asked worried.
-"I'm fine," Harry answered. 'Probably the most used lie ever,' he thought.
-"You look like crap," Ron stated.
-"Well thank you," Harry said sarcastic and narrowed his eyes. That was information he knew. He hadn't eaten in days and he was still quite dark under his eyes.
-"You must be Draco's sister." Harry smiled to Lily.-"What's your name?"
-"I'm Lillian Samantha Malfoy, but everybody calls me Lily," she answered precociously.
-"That's a beautiful name. My mother was named Lily, too. Anyway, I'm Harry. Nice to meet you."
-"Nice to meet you too."
Harry turned to Draco.
-"Malfoy," he said, eyes sparkling. –"Nice to see you on this side."
-"Potter. I would like a talk to you later if you're not to busy?"
-"Of course," Harry smiled.
-"I can not believe you, Harry James Potter! What made you do something that stupid?" Hermione said loudly, but Harry just smirked at her.
-"My hero complex, I guess. And honestly, 'Mione, I'm still alive. I wouldn't have done it if I hadn't survived!"
-"You couldn't know whether you would survive or not."
-"Please drop it, Hermione," he said and suddenly looked very tired and vulnerable. Hermione immediately shut up. –"When did you arrive, then?"
-"This morning, and the first thing I hear is that you're unconscious!"
-"'Course I was unconscious, I had taken a bottle of Dreamless Sleep Potion, that causes you to sleep like that. And if you don't change the subject, I'll go to bed again!"
-"And I'll join," Ginny said.
-"Hell no!" Ron roared, with a disgusted look on his face.
-"Relax Ron, no one's going to bed," Hermione said and petted his hair.
-"Is there any food here. I haven't eaten in days."
-"There's a pot in the kitchen," Remus said, walking in the door. Harry went to the kitchen and helped himself, before he joined the others again.
-"Do you really have to live with the muggles this summer?" Ginny asked. Harry got a hard look in his face.
-"Yes, it was Dumbledore's last wish that I would stay with the Dursleys this summer, and though I owe him nothing, I will do this."
Hermione looked doubtful at him.-"He is the reason you're alive, Harry. You shouldn't say that." Harry felt his anger boiling. Yes, he was alive, but at what cost?
-"At least, we're square." Harry said venomously. –"I'm turning 17 in a month. If they as much as touch me, I'm giving it back to them twice as hard as I've already planned."
-"Be careful Harry. My dad won't be happy if he discovers." Ron commented. Harry rolled his eyes.
-"Of course I'll be careful. I, unlike you, own a little tact." Then he kept quiet and ate.
Draco mostly kept to himself. Of course he did. They'd tormented each others for years; it wasn't like they suddenly got friends. He didn't really have a wish to talk with them either, but he did want to know why Harry had sacrificed that much to save him.
Instead he observed the others.
There was obviously something going on between Granger and Weasley, because they kept sending glances and touched each other casually. Ron still wasn't the sharpest knife in the drawer, nor the prettiest picture on the wall, but Hermione didn't seem to notice these facts.
Hermione, on the other hand, had grown to become quite pretty, if you liked her supernatural look.
Harry and Ginny was talking with Lily and gave her all the attention she'd never gotten from her parents. Man, did she like that!
Weaselette had become quite a beauty, actually. Her hair was long and soft, and she sparkled every time she looked at Harry. Harry didn't look at her at all. Weird. They obviously were dating, they had done that last year too, but Harry didn't look in love at all. They would've made a nice couple, though. Both of them beautiful. Harry had finally gotten rid of his glasses and though he'd grown several inches, he was still quite small and stood only 5'6 over the grown. He had a very lithe body. Don't get me wrong, he had muscles, very sexy muscles indeed, but he was small in size. His skin was dark for an Englishman, and his teeth white.
-"It's sad you have a girlfriend, Harry. You would have been a perfect match for Draco," Lily's voice cut through his daydreaming. –"He loves guys with your sarcastic humour, but they're not always as nice as you are." 'Damn!' Draco cursed inside. Just what he needed; the perfect Golden Trio knowing he was gay! Draco nearly conjured a spade, and started digging himself into the ground.
-"Lily, I would've kept that pretty mouth of yours shut, if I was you." Draco said with the same cold facade he always used. –"Or I'll tickle you to death!" Lily laughed loudly, something she'd never been allowed to do at home. Draco couldn't help but smile. He really loved that stuck up, precociously, but oh so lovable little devil.
-"Come here, baby," he said. Lilly rolled her eyes and muttered: "Not again!" But willingly went over to Draco who ticked her lightly and kissed her nose.
-"You're gay! That is so sweet! I've always wanted a gay-friend." Ginny squealed. Draco could see Harry roll his eyes, and couldn't agree more. That was so ridiculous to say to someone you'd never even known. But maybe he was just jealous that Ginny gave him attention and that's why he rolled his eyes.
-"Maybe we should talk now?" Harry asked to ruin the embarrassing moment.
-"Yeah," Draco answered and followed Harry into the kitchen. He could hear Lily making kissing sounds and Ginny yelling: "Hey, he's mine!" Before the door closed behind them.
-"So, what did you want to talk about?" Harry asked, but he didn't seem surprised when Draco said: -"I want to know why you...got me here."
-"I was there when Dumbledore got killed and I heard what you said. There are several reasons why I did it actually. I don't want children to get killed, and Lily was in great danger. And I got the impression that you didn't wish to be a Deatheater, and since they threatened you to join, I think it's fair to give you a new chance. Besides, I wanted to check whether I'm capable of possessing him or not."
-"How can you trust me that sudden? And how did you know he wanted to kill Lily? I didn't know until yesterday!" Draco asked. Harry shrugged.
-"Erm...You see, I've got this connection thingy between me and Voldemort. When one of us has not blocked his mind, the other can watch through, sort of. Voldemort is quite weak at the moment, so I managed to come through. Am I making any sense at all?" Draco smiled and nodded.
-"Are the others treating you well? As you can imagine, they're a little bitter about Dumbledore's death."
-"Yeah, I'm fine. I didn't expect anything else. You are treating Lily very good, I appreciate that."
-"She's a sweet girl," Harry said.
-"I know," Draco replied.-"Well, you should look a little more in love with Weaselette, if that's what you're trying to pretend." Harry looked surprised.
-"I am in love..." he replied. Draco rolled his eyes.
-"You never were a good liar."
-"Ron is so going to kill me when I break up with her! Oh, and sorry about her comment, she can be really immature sometimes."
-"Its okay," Draco smirked. 'This is s crazy' he thought. 'I'm talking with Potter about girls!' Sick!
-"Why are you breaking up with her? She's beautiful, she's easy and she adores you." Draco asked in his drawling voice. Harry laughed.
-"But is she interesting? I'm just not in love with her! Besides I know someone much more beautiful and interesting. To bad that person neither is easy nor adores me..." Hinting towards Draco himself, but of course Draco didn't understand that.
-"There's actually someone that does not adore Golden Boy!" Draco asked in mock surprise.
-"Aw Malfoy, are you telling me that you adore me?" Harry asked hopefully.
-"Of course!" 'I'm joking with a Gryffindor! My god, has hell frozen over yet?'
-"Well, I hope you'll enjoy your time here. I'm not sure how things will be arranged yet. Like they tell me anything! But I have to go back to the muggles. I have a theory that I'll end up killing them if I turn 17 in their violence." Harry said surprisingly serious.
-"Are they that bad?"
-"No, they're worse!"
-"Still not gay, I hope?" Ginny said when they joined the others again, and motioned for him to sit on her lap. Instead, Harry sat down in the sofa next to Remus.
-"A few more kisses and...I'm getting there, I'm getting there." Ginnys eyes narrowed.
-"Don't even think about it!"
-"You okay, Remus?" Harry asked when the others had started talking again. Awakened from his daydream, he said:
-"Yeah, I'm fine..."
-"I'm fine... I think that's the most used lie in the world." Remus just smiled his sad smile.
-"As you've probably understood, I brought the Malfoys here to keep them safe. Can I trust that while I'm with the Dursleys? It's quite important for me."
-"We're having a meeting tonight where the matter will be discussed. There is a potion that can trace the dark mark, so Mr. Malfoy can't stay here."
-"Why haven't I been informed about this earlier?" Harry asked and narrowed his eyes.
-"If we're lucky Voldemort has yet to brew the potion. It takes about a week. You know we've worked hard to make it look like this is not our headquarter after Severus..." His voice traced off. Harry was the one that grieved least about Dumbledore's death. After all, the Order had needed a new leader. Dumbledore had been old. But that Snape had killed him... If there were two people Harry hated over Voldemort, there were Bellatrix and Snape. They would pay. One day they would regret their actions!
-"We'll have to come up with something fast then, I'm sure Snape can make the potion in days."
-"Lily can stay here; it is the safest place for her."
-"I should've joined the meeting, but I'm really exhausted. I think I'll go to bed again." Then he stood up. –"Coming, Gin?"
The next morning he woke up late. His power match with Voldemort had taken all his powers and last night with Ginny hadn't been too relaxed. He would go to the Dursleys this evening. Not the lightest thought in the world, but he really looked forward to it. He'd be able to get away from Ginny and Draco. He didn't know why, but he felt drawn towards the blonde. After he had seen Draco talking to Dumbledore, he had understood a little more of him. Draco had so many layers. He infuriated Harry. He could be cold and cruel, but he also could be loving, nice and charming. He got off the bed and walked towards the bathroom. Draco was gay...well, well, well... Harry was bi. Well, actually he was a little gayer then bi, but sex with Ginny was okay. He did wonder if Lily had noticed this. She obviously was an intelligent child.
Harry stepped into the shower after he took of his clothes. He knew he looked good sometimes. After he had gotten rid of his horrible glasses, he'd become aware of this. His eyes were very catching, screaming for attention with the intense colour. He looked a bit feminine though. His full, red lips and his black eyelashes made sure of this. His skin was perfect, slightly bronze in colour. Harry wanted Draco to want him. He had no particular reason to want this, but he did. Not too many were familiar with this side of Harry. The cunning, determined part, that told him he'd be great in Slytherin.
Harry took on a dark jean, a black hut sweater and a belt. The jeans complimented his small waist. Walking out of the bathroom, he wondered whether the others were up yet. Loud laughing from downstairs gave him the answer.
-"Mornin'," he said, strolling in the kitchen door. The best thing with hut sweaters was that they were so laidback. It looked like you'd just thrown on something and looked gorgeous.
-"Good morning, Harry!" Both Ginny and Lily yelled. He sat down between Remus and Ginny, gave her a peck on her cheek and made himself a toast.
-"You look good," Ginny said.
-"You're sure I don't look feminine!" He asked unhappy.
-"You don't look feminine!" Ginny protested heavily. –"You're perfect!" Draco snorted from the other side of the table, and they both turned to look at him.
-"What! Do you think I look feminine?" Harry said shocked, giving Draco the opportunity to look at him.
-"As a matter of fact, your eyes and lips make the outcome rather feminine." Harry simulated a mock expression of hurt.
-"My eyes are very masculine! A masculine green colour!"
-"At least they're green. But your lips are red, red like roses!" Draco drawled.
-"They're red as blood. And you chose a bad way to compliment my especially good looks!" Then he put on an offended look, and Draco rolled his eyes. –"But you like me, don't you?" He asked and snuggled closer to Ginny, who beamed at the gesture. Ron did everything he could not to look at them. He never seemed to get comfortable with them, though Harry was sure he would kill him when he broke up with Gin.
-"Well, Remus. I'm very interested in the outcome of your meeting last night." Harry said, and changed to the more serious. Harry took a sip of his tea.
-"They didn't really care..." He looked very uncomfortable. Harry almost choked the tea all over the table.
-"I beg your pardon?" Harry said arrogantly.
-"Erm..." Remus didn't like this tone at all. –"They didn't come up with anything. They don't want to put themselves in danger." Harry's eyes narrowed and he got a thoughtful expression on his face. That fucking order! Damn them. They managed to have someone follow him 24/7 in his summer holiday, but to keep Malfoy safe; that was a huge problem.
-"Well then, I presume you won't have people following me 24 fucking 7, when you can't even arrange this." Remus didn't answer, which only increased his anger. The whole table was following them now. Times like these, even Ron noticed that Harry had changed. He no longer roared or screamed.
-"We have to bring him somewhere the Deatheaters can't reach him. Haven't even you thought about this, Moody? Did you expect me to throw him out? I really thought you knew me better." Harry said, playing at Remus' conscious, which was quite easy to make guilty.
-"Well, there is one obvious answer!" Hermione said and tripped with excitement to be the one who found it.
-"Please enlighten us, Hermione." Harry said sarcastically.
-"Draco can come with you, Harry. Live with the Dursleys! It' the perfect answer. No one will be able to touch him there."
-"That's not a good idea!" Harry snapped, but Remus kept nodding.
-"No one will be able to touch him, except the Dursleys, who would kill us both. Then we're just as far! And besides, your world saviour would be dead as well. Bye, bye freedom!" He couldn't bring Malfoy to the Dursleys. Bye, bye parties! Bye, bye friends! Bye, bye fun!
-"Harry, it's the only thing we can do. You don't want the Deatheaters to know our location, do you? And they can't come even near your place."
-"On one condition!" He said calculating. He knew he couldn't win this conversation. –"Malfoy will be the only one following me around! Is that a deal?" They went quiet for some seconds and all looked at Remus.
-"Okay," Remus said eventually. Draco had kept quiet the whole time.
-"Will you be okay with this, Lily?"
-"Of course," Lily replied. –"Why shouldn't I?" She winked to Draco and Harry.
Harry was in a horrible mood. He had looked forward to see Tony, David and Louis. Wouldn't he be able to meet Louis again? He had to! Last summer he had spent with the tree guys, especially with Louis, who was a friend with benefits. He really wanted this again this summer too. He sent Draco a nasty look, before he left the table.