Chapter 5: Draco Malfoy and "Why does Scarhead Involve me in his Hair-brained Plans?

Ministry of Magic, Department of Magical Law Enforcement, Great Britain

Draco was about to head for the cafeteria for lunch when a tornado whips through his office in the form of his arch enemy - turned friend, Harrison.

"Seriously Harrison, what has you storming my office like a bat out of hell?"

He watches as Harrison throws his hands up almost in adulation.

"A case Draco!"

"Yes, that is generally something we get to do here...and?what?"

"A case Draco! in America! and you're one of the lucky sod's who is coming with!"

"Scarhead..."

"Ferret! Pleaaase?"

"Why me?"

Harry is serious for a second "Because, other than Ron, you're the only one I trust to have my back!"

"Gee scarhead, don't get all sentimental on me" replies Draco, attempting to hide the embarrassment but genuine surprise.

Draco looks up and sees Harrison's puppy-eyed look "For Merlin's sake! Fine! I'll come!"

"Yay!" Harry is almost jumping for joy"

Draco shakes his head at his friends antics. He's not entirely sure at what point Potter became Harrison to him but he hasn't thus far regretted anything.
Following him into the Auror force has been both a blessing and a struggle. On one side, he has been given a chance to restore the Malfoy name to some semblance of it's reputation pre-dark lords. On the other though, there are still plenty of the community who don't believe he was being truthful that he was attempting to turn a new leaf so to speak.

Harry's help in his trial after the Battle of Hogwarts was very much appreciated and Draco will be in his debt for a long time. Unfortunately, even the word of the Man-who-conquered was not enough to appease the naysayers.

So joining the Aurors with Harry settles a small part in his mind that he can keep his new friend safe and happy. Of course, they still enjoy bantering back and forth like they used to, just with much less malice and violence.

"Harrison, when are we leaving?"

"Would it kill you to call me Harry? But the portkey will take us to one of my properties in the morning"

Malfoy Manor, Wiltshire, England

That night, Draco makes his way home and to his mother in the sitting room to let her know of his new mission. He get his bottomless bag and starts to pack for his travels.

"Hang on, Harry didn't say how long we would be!"