Harry definitely was not sure if he was mad or not. His husband and Draco had assured him it was fine. Draco had sworn he would be grilled but they would be fine. He found himself believing them for some reason. Maybe just because he was desperate. Katie, Neville and Luna were all he had left at school. He knew Charlie and Oliver and Fred would keep their word but they were not at school. And he was not sure how much he could depend on them. Would he be able to do things like attend their weddings? Fed and Charlie's family hated him now. Alicia had not come with Fred. He knew they would be there as much as they could but he knew there would still be limits. And the chance that Draco and his friends in Slytherin could perhaps be friends for him at school, he seemed to be grateful for.

His husband had at least kept his word the night before. He had taken Harry to bed but he had been much gentler. And after only one round had drawn away. Harry still did not like letting the man touch him at all but it was a definite improvement. As was the fact he had stopped groping Harry in public or feeding him. Harry was permitted the dignity of choosing his own food over breakfast though still sitting next to his husband.

Draco laughed when he looked at Harry. "They are not the Spanish Inquisition. Well their questions might be bad but they can't execute you."

Harry was not comforted by his words. "No but they can hex me. I do recall a few of them have tried in the past."

Draco smirked. "The only one who actually did was Theo and he is gone. I promise questions and nothing else. Besides they won't hex my father's husband."

Though he was feeling like his wedding ring might be the only thing which kept him from being hexed. He had never thought he would be grateful for the glittering ring on his hand. He took a deep breath as he followed Draco out into the gardens where they found Blaise, Crabbe and Goyle and the two girls waiting for them. Harry had only ever met Pansy but he recognized Millicent. He knew Daphne had been future Death Eater and the other two girls he did not even know by name and had no idea if they were like Daphne or were just not friends with Draco.

Pansy saw them first and looked at the ring on his hand. "Wow your husband went all out on you hasn't he? How dos it feel Potter to be a Lord consort?"

Draco shot his girlfriend a look. "I think we will have to call him Harry now he is a Malfoy. Besides he is already a Lord in his own right."

Harry had been shocked to learn the evening before that he was actually Lord Potter, though he could not claim his title till he was seventeen, even if married. The money he thought was his inheritance was actually a trust and he did have control even if not the title of Lord Potter yet, of his extensive family fortune. Lucius had not been give access to his family vaults and his guardians were removed. He had been surprised no one told him of his fortune or the title.

Blaise eyed him up and down. "We hear you are in Slytherin next year. How do we know you are not some lion spy?"

Crabbe nodded. "Out to sabotage the quidditch team or something. I mean I am sure you will try out for the team. Going to sabotage it?"

Harry was white. "I will not be playing quidditch. My husband wants a baby. Besides I am not going to risk getting hexed for a house that treats me like a freak."

The questions definitely kept flying. Especially when he admitted the baby part. There were more when Draco mentioned Harry might coach quidditch. Harry definitely felt like he was on trial. But even through it they seemed friendlier then his old friends had at his birthday. His house he had definite suspicions would take it the same way. They had proven how loyal they were during the tournament or second year. They actually thought Harry had not told them about Lucius because he wanted glory. He was the one and only person who had defeated Voldemort. He wanted to be the hero. The only other person who had been in the graveyard had been Cedric and he wad dead. He could not tell them anything. It hurt they had known him so little to actually believe he would have been out for glory. He would have laughed at that if it had not hurt as much as it did.

Draco after about an hour finally cut in to Harry's rescue. "I think he has passed our little test."

Blaise laughed and nodded. "I guess you're cool enough to hang with us. And if you can help coach our team to victory you'll have the rest of the house as well."

The others nodded and welcomed him well enough. It might be a while before he was exactly close with them. But it at least was comforting to know Harry would have some friendlier faces. At the very least he would not be hexed at his new table. And maybe he might have some back up. Between Harry's husband and the usual hatred for Gryffindor, the Slytherins might feel slight inclined to watching Harry's back for him. Or at least he hoped so. Things could not be worse he thought.

Draco turned to him when the others left. "They will warm up more I swear. Spend some time with u in Slytherin. But even now they have your back as I do."

Harry turned to look at him. "Thanks Draco. That was better then what I could expect in Gryffindor I am sure. I guess your father was right after all."

He had not intended to let Lucius hear that but his husband had come up behind them as they entered the house and slipping an arm around Harry's waist he kissed him and assured his husband he did just want to make sure that Harry was happy as well as safe in school this year. Later that night as Lucius lowered him against the pillows and started exploring his body with his mouth, seeming to have found foreplay acceptable finally; Harry realized in his still controlling way, Lucius really did seem to be trying to make Harry happier in his new life. Harry found his body responding even more as his husband was gently caressing him and exploring his body with his mouth long before taking him. Harry almost found himself wanting another round but his husband kept to his word ad drew him close for sleep after.

Lucius kissed him tenderly on the neck before he drifted off. "Sleep little one. We will head to London tomorrow for a night before you and Draco take the train."

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Harry was surprised when the morning they left for the train he found two Weasleys and Oliver in the dinning room of the townhouse. Fred and Charlie had come to remind him of the promise they had made at his wedding. And Charlie ad Oliver had some news for him. Harry was stunned when he heard that Oliver and Charlie were engaged and even more when Oliver asked him to be a groomsman at the wedding. Harry knew they both said they considered him a little brother and had walked him down the aisle but he had not expected this.

Oliver assured him. "We would not have the wedding without you and the Weasleys will just have to deal. We will be married at my family home at Christmas time."

Charlie kissed his cheek. "We are here for you Harry and Oliver is right. My family will have to deal. Besides the wedding is with the Woods. I want you there."

Harry was touched and assured them if they meant it he would be there. He was relieved to hear from Fred that Alicia apologized for not coming with them. She wanted Harry to know she agreed with Fred, Oliver and Katie. Harry was in a better mood which is what his husband had been hoping for when they headed for the station. Harry was just grateful Lucius had offered to take Harry to school with him and Severus as he had taken over DADA but Draco had thought Harry needed to come on the train. He thought Harry needed to make himself known with his new house.

Harry was shocked when he got to the train station and found not only his former friends but Remus as well. Lucius kissed him. "You don't have to worry about him."

Staying put next to his husband he looked at his dad and wondered. "What is he doing here? He doesn't have any children to see off. He made that quite clear."

Surprisingly he felt his husband squeeze his hand in a reassuring way and Harry almost felt the concern radiating from the man. Even Draco seemed to have a concerned look when he saw where Harry's eyes had gone. He thought for a moment for some odd reason Remus might have come with the Weasleys but he seemed apart from them. He caught eyes with his dad once before he got o the train and for a moment he thought Remus might come to his side but his dad turned and left. It left Harry even more confused by why he was there.

Lucius kissed him one last tine, "Don't concern yourself with him my little green eyes. I know he hurt you but you have a new family and some new friends now."

Draco motioned for Harry to follow him. "I know Luna and Neville, Katie, are cool but I assume you will be joining me and my friends for the ride."

Nodding Harry followed him to a compartment which had the same group from the manor. They seemed friendly enough and as Harry took the window seat next to Blaise he found himself drawn into a game of exploding snap with him and Goyle who was sitting across from him. Things were not bad until Harry went for the bathroom before the treat cart came. He spotted Neville and Luna when he was coming out but unfortunately Hermione, Ron and Ginny were near by and saw them.

Hermione spotted the Slytherin colors as he had his tie on though not robe. "Showing your true colors already. Brave of you to come without back up."

Ron agreed with his girlfriend. "You know the twins reminded me once they flushed the head of a first year Slytherin on the rain. Always wanted to try that."

Unfortunately for them Blaise and Crabbe had appeared behind Harry coming to look for him when Draco had to do patrol. "Back off Weasel or we do worse."

Ginny sneered as the other two turned to leave. "You are a little snake now and you know you will have to watch your back. We learned a lot from our brothers."

He heard Ron muttering something about Harry having found some new goons. Harry was grateful suddenly for Draco's old goon and Blaise. Neville and Luna hugged him and reminded him he had some old friends still, before they headed off. It seems Draco was right, that even if he was still not buddies with the new house, at the very least they had his back. He just wished they had not had to need to prove that so soon.

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