Chapter 16: Halloween shock

Harry and Draco were finding as the school year continued, the so called curse on the DADA position would hit again. Harry found a teacher who for once he was not a favourite of, most kids called him the teacher's pet, but he was not a suck up. Hermione was his only competition for top student, Draco always a close third, but unlike Hermione, it was more natural, he did not spend hours at it. Harry was smart, well behaved in class, and funny, which made him popular with staff and students. Just as there were kids like Ron who did not like him, there was bound to be a staff member, and it was Lockhart.

The man did not want to be a teacher, it was publicity for his new book coming out, and he made no secret about that. He had the girls in love, but the boys were sick of him, and Harry was doing his best to avoid him. The man kept having them act in class, but Harry refused to play, and the man could not force him to take part in it.

Harry saw his other headache of the new year coming their way. "I don't know how the twins can be so cool, and have Ron and her for siblings."

Draco snorted when he heard that. "You know you should be flattered she likes you so much. Since you have no interest in Viktor at all."

Harry went red in his face as he always had, and elbowed his brother in the ribs, as he did his usual denial spiel. Draco thought his brother, if he really wanted people to believe he was not interested in Viktor, should stop protesting it so strongly. His friends like the twins had not even seen him with Viktor, but hearing the talk, and Harry's reaction, they agreed with his brother on the topic of a crush. They thought it cool, common in their world, and Viktor was a famous quidditch star.

The twin's sister was a shocker, the first in her family not to be a lion, she was a Hufflepuff. She was a bit awkward, and reminded them a bit of a female Neville, though not as accident prone as he had been. Harry found out she was opposite of Ron, she was obsessed with Harry; she followed him around like a puppy, when she could.

Ginny came over to them."Harry I was looking all over for you, I have this book I want to show you. I am sure you will think that it is cool."

Harry shook his head."I'm sorry but Draco and I are having dinner with our Uncles, and I am sure our cousins are waiting."

Draco shot Harry a look, they were indeed having dinner with them, but not for another hour. Severus had a class for another hour, but they could always say they were spending the time with Remus, who was always happy for help with his two. The couple had decided two was definitely enough for them, since they had one of each, and would look forward to when the boys had kids. Their dads were working for a second already, as it had taken years for Adrian, even after switching to Lucius.

The girl looked like she was told Christmas was cancelled for the year, but she nodded, and said she would show him later. Harry loved to read, not a book worm like Hermione, but he could have sworn the book she was holding, was a diary of some kind.

Draco snorted when Harry shared that with him. "Maybe she has been writing some kind of poetry or love letters to you. I could tell our Uncles you were busy."

Harry pushed passed his brother. "Oh I think I will convince her she likes blondes much better. I am certain that you are more her kind."

A moment Draco was looking like he would hex his brother, but Harry had just confirmed something, well in a way. Harry may have two dads, and Uncles who were, but you could almost think Harry actually was raised by his relatives, and not as he had. Harry had no problem with being into boys, but he had not come out of the closet, still not too old though, and it was not that unusual. Draco had not dated, but he looked at girls, and there was no doubt who he was interested in.

Harry put his brother in a headlock. "You know I think Millicent has a crush on you, maybe a double date would have been fun for us."

Draco laughed at him."It sounds like a lot of fun to me. There is the feast for Halloween, we could invite them to."

Remus was surprised when the boys showed up so early, though with Lyra fussing from teething, and John running amuck, he was happy to see them. He raised an eyebrow when the boys were laughing over something, but would not tell him what was so funny. He didn't sit back, handing Harry the baby, who needed her diaper changed.

Remus was not about to allow Draco off easy either and pointed at his son. "You know I am sure your cousin would be happy to help clean up your room too."

Halloween came date free, neither brother had any intention to spend time with the female obsessed with them. The Halloween party was always one of the best parties of the year, and all the kids always looked forward to the decorations, and food. Harry had avoided the red head for the past few weeks, Harry had started to rely on his map to save him from running into her. He could have told her to back off, but he had to be polite, she was the sister of the twins.

They even had a shock, when invited with the twins, to attend a party for Sir Nick. The food was rotten, but they had eaten before, and it was cool for them to see. They were heading back into the hall, when they heard a shout from down the hall.

Fred looked at them. "It can't be a run in with Myrtle, she was down at the party, and didn't look to be leaving."

Harry saw others were heading down that way. "I think someone is just getting into the mood of the holiday."

They found Susan was the one to shout, and she was pointing at a wall, where a message was written, in what looked to be blood. It read the chamber of secrets was open, and all those who had come were talking, not knowing what the chamber was. Teachers though soon arrived on the scene, one of the prefects had notified them, and one could see, the students were not the only ones who were shocked with it all. Severus ran a test, and found to comfort, it was only red paint, and not blood.

Albus finally spoke. "Okay, everyone back to the hall or your dorms. There is nothing here for you to see."

Harry shared a look with his Uncle and as he left with his brother he whispered. "There has to be one perk to having Uncles on staff."

They knew the information would be limited, they would tell the boys enough to keep them out of trouble, but not all of it. It would still be more than they would have like the other kids, as they knew the other kids would all be talking, word would spread through the school.

Draco shook his head. "Halloween is never boring around here, that is certain."