A/N: Hi guys, I'm back. I'm sorry it's taken forever. And I've been better for a while however I've been so busy, it's crazy. But I am going to try and write some more. I can't wait to get back to the lives of these two lovers. So, let's just jump straight in.

Chapter 20 - The Future

"Good morning, love."

"Morning my blonde beauty. Sleep well?"

"Yeah, can't believe how quick this year is going. We've nearly finished. Exams start next week."

"Yeah, it's crazy. Are you ready for them?"

"I think so. The library revision with Hermione is actually really good, I can't lie."

"I know, it's really good of her. I don't think I would have gotten as far as I have without her. I wouldn't have any hope of becoming an auror."

"Well, I've got a meeting today with Slughorn. He said he's happy to help me with my future considering he's head of the house now." Draco's smile dropped and he sighed at the thought of his godfather not being with him.

Harry saw his lover's sadness and couldn't help but remember Snape dying infront if him. No way to help him to stay alive and fight with them.

"Well, can I join you? Or do you want to do it alone?"

"I'd rather you be there. If you don't mind, that is?"

"I'm happy to come with you."

"Thanks love."

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Harry and Draco strolled over to the Gryffindor table and sat opposite Ron and Hermione, who were yet again arguing about exams.

"I don't wanna revise 'Mione!"

"But exams are next week! I carry on telling you!"

"Exams?! Next week?! I never knew!" (Harry smiled, remembering that only recently he had had the exact same conversation with him.)

He looked to their right and saw Ginny tucking into some eggs on toast. She looked clearly fed up with the arguing couple. Just then, Blaise made his way to the table, with Pansy stumbling far behind. They joined them at the table and began filling their plates with food.

Harry smiled at the sight of old enemies being friends, and even lovers, despite only a year ago, they were fighting opposite sides in the 2nd Wizarding War. But, it made him feel like life had another meaning. He had always been expected to defeat Lord Voldemort once again, but once he had achieved this, he had felt lost, with nothing to do. But he had found it. To bring the Wizarding World together once again. To undo what the dark Lord once had done.

"Harry? ...Harry!?"

"Hmm, oh sorry love, just thinking."

"OK, well, it's time to go to my meeting, do you still want to come?"

"Yeah, I'm happy to."

The pair headed down to the dungeons, and found Slughorn sat at his desk, in his office.

Knock, knock.

"Oh, come in. Harry? Will you be joining us?"

"Yeah, moral support."

"OK, well sit down. So, Mr Malfoy, do you have any ideas at all?"

"Actually, I've considered a job as a curse breaker, due to my experience in the dark magic But, I'm not sure it's for me "

"Ahh, that was one I was going to mention. You see, I've been thinking, you'd be excellent for the job. Why are you unsure about it?"

"Well, you see, many of the cases aren't in this country and so I would have to travel, but I'd rather stay here with Harry and settle down."

"Ah, yes. You are right, traveling is a big part of the job. Well, let's see."

Harry interrupted, feeling useless sitting there, "An auror? I'm looking to be an auror, I've been borrowing books from the restricted section all this year. You could do that?"

"Hmm, I don't fancy facing their side again."

"Good point."

"Well, Mr Malfoy, you have many other options. There's professor, caring for magical creatures, researching, wand making. There are many you could do. But to get an accurate idea, I'll need some information about what you enjoy doing. So, would you prefer something challenging or straight forward? "

"Hmm, something... challenging, but not too difficult. "

"OK, and how about type of job. Physical? Desk based?"

"I'm not sure, probably desk based."

"And, creativity, problem solving, discovering? What aspects of the job would you want?"

"Well, definitely creative, some discovery, a bit of flexibility, and a lot of freedom."

"Hmm, well, I would say that a possible career may be in teaching?"

"Oh no, i can't stand children constantly getting things wrong. I'd get angry with them."

Harry frowned at the thought of Draco shouting at one of their children for something they couldn't help. Wait, he'd never thought about children. He hadn't even thought about marriage. He perked his head higher up to continue to listen to the conversation.

"And what about working for the ministry?"

"Honestly, I'd rather not, because my Father worked their and I'd be scared that I wouldn't feel welcome."

"Well, this is difficult... Ooh, well you have quite an interesting experience you've gone through. How about a writer? For fiction and nonfiction?"

"Hmm, that sounds alright. But how would I become one?"

"I would talk to Madam Pince, she'll know more about it than me. Anyway, I'm glad that I've managed to help you. See you later boys."

"Thanks, sir, see you."

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"So, you're gonna become a writer? That's really exciting Draco! What's your first story gonna be about?" Hermione's face was filled with glee.

"Yeah, thanks. I'm still unsure, but Madam Pince and Professor Slughorn were really helpful."

"You should write about You Know Who!" Yelled Dean

"Write about you and Harry!" Blurted out Pansy

Harry butted in when he saw Draco felt a bit overwhelmed. "Alright, I'm sure he has the ability to decide by himself." "So, had you ever thought about writing books?"

"No, not really. But the more I think about it, the better it seems. I enjoy the creativity, and I want to tell people about my experience."

"Really? Are you sure you're alright to write about it?"

"Yeah, I'm sure. You've made me realise how important it is to treat everyone equally." He planted a tender kiss on Harry's cheek and hugged him tightly. He felt as though his life actually meant something, and wasn't going to just break down.

"I'm happy for you, Draco. And, I'm sure we can set up a study for you to write your books in. Maybe next to the library?"

"Really? Wow, that sounds great, thanks."

It was getting late and the pair headed up to the dormitory, got ready in the bathroom, and climbed into their bed. They had shifted beds around so that they could cast an extension charm on their bed, to make it a double. Draco felt quite worn out after doing so much research that he could feel his eyelids closing by themselves. He pulled Harry towards him, kisses his forehead and held him into his chest. Harry murmered what sounded like a "night" and Draco replied sleepily. Harry continued to nuzzle into the blonde's rising and falling chest, and enjoyed the warmth he got from it. Soon enough, the bed was occupied by snores from Harry, and gentle breathing from his lover.