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Hermione bit her lower lip as she listened to Harry' speak. They had left Ron a few minutes earlier and went to the Head Boy and Girl compartment. As expected, Hermione had gotten Head Girl, but Harry surprised everyone when he told them of his position. Unknown to them, Harry had spent most of his free time the year before bringing his grades up. His sudden change in attitude had gotten the teachers attention and they gave him the position as a reward for "outstanding achievement". Harry had the feeling that the real reason they had given it to him was so that Draco Malfoy wouldn't become Head Boy.

As Harry's voice trailed off, Hermione sighed. "Harry, I think you might have a crush on him."

Harry shook his head. "Hermione, I can't. He's my dad. It's impossible."

Hermione just smiled slightly as Harry stopped talking and stared into space, a thoughtful look on his face.

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James sighed in annoyance as Lily ranted on and on about something or another, he wasn't really paying attention to her, though he knew he should. However, one thought remained in his head, pushing all else from his mind. Christmas better come soon. Home isn't the same without Harry.

"James! Are you listening to me?"

"No," James said without thinking.

"What!"

"Huh? What? Did you say something?"

"James, I swear, if you don't start listening to me, I'm going to end up leaving and taking Harry with me."

James' eyes widened. "Lily, you can't do that to me! Harry's my life!"

"I know, James." Lily said, sighing. "Everything you do is for him; you never have time fore me. Even when he's away at school, he's all you think about. I can't leave him here with you alone; it's too much of a risk."

James' face hardened in anger. "Lily, you act as though I'd do something inappropriate to him."

"I'm afraid that you will."

"He's my son!"

"Don't you think that I know that? It's the reason why I want him to come with me if I leave!"

"What do you think I'll do? Force him? You should know that I'd never do that to anyone, especially my own son!"

"I know, James, but I'd feel better if he wasn't around you alone. I've dealt with the fact that you're into guys for years, I refuse to go through that with Harry..."
"A little too late for that," James muttered.

Lily's eyes flashed. "What?"

"Shit!"

"Are you saying that Harry is gay?"

James remained silent.

"This can't be happening."

"I promised him not to say anything to you."

"Why would he want to keep it from me?" Lily's voice was sad.

"Look at how you act with me. You disapprove of it. I only found out on accident. He was afraid that we'd disown him."

"Why would he..."

"Think of the way you treat Loony and Padfoot. Plus, some of his friends were kicked out because of it."

HE watched as she sat down in a chair across from him. "How did things come to this?"

"I don't know," he replied.

"Maybe it would've been better if you had stayed with Snape."

James glanced at her, "Severus and I wouldn't have lasted. Besides, we wouldn't have Harry if I had. I wouldn't give him up for anything."

She smiled at him. "You could've made the perfect father if Harry didn't look exactly like you."

"There are some differences."

"Not many. I'm worried about him. How will he cope if we get a divorce?"

"Harry's strong. It'll take some getting used to, but he'll manage." He was silent for a moment, then, "Lily, please don't take him away from me."

"James, I'm sorry. I think it'd be best for Harry if he was to come with me. You could visit him anytime."

"Damn it, Lily! He's seventeen; it should be up to him!"

"And what would you do if he chose me?"

James looked stricken. It had never crossed his mind that Harry wouldn't want to stay with him. He knew he couldn't handle the rejection. He hesitated before he spoke again. "All right."

She smiled at him slightly. "Thank you. I think this will be best for Harry."

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Harry was sitting in the Great Hall talking to Ron and Hermione when the owls came. Looking up, he saw Hedwig coming towards him, holding a red envelope. All color left his face as his owl dropped the howler in front of him, nipped at a piece of toast, then flew off, not wanting to stay for Harry to opened the letter.

Harry hesitated a moment before opening it with shaking hands. Lily's voice filled the hall, causing everyone to go silent and listen.

"Harry JAMES POTTER! HOW YOULD YOU KEEP THE FACT THAT YOU'RE GAY FROM ME! I'M NOW LEAVING YOUR FATHER AND FINDING A PLACE OF MY OWN, AND YOU'RE COMING WITH ME! YOU WILL NOT SPEND A SINGLE SECOND ALONE WITH HIM! YOU ARE TO COME HOME THIS CHRISTMAS AND HELP ME MOVE THINGS!"

Finally, all that could be heard was silence. Harry's face was a bright red. After a few more seconds, a laugh was heard. Looking across the Hall, Harry saw Draco, and for the first time since he had meet him on the Hogwarts express, there was a wide grin on his face and he seemed like just another normal teen. That is, until he caught Harry's eye and winked.

Harry's already red faced turned even redder. He looked down at his plate as the other students started to laugh. Then he felt hands on his shoulders and looked back up at Hermione and the soft sympathetic smile that played on her lips. He looked across the table at Ron and saw him staring into space in complete shock.

"Harry?" Hermione whispered. "Do you want to go ahead to class?"

He shook his head slightly. "I might as well start facing things now. Running away won't help." She nodded in approval and watched as he forced himself to take a bite of a sausage.

After a few moments, Ron spoke. "Why didn't you tell me?" His voice was choked.

"I was going to tell you, but the time was never right," he whispered. "Are you angry?"

Ron glared at him. "What do you think! You could've told me!"

"Ron..."

"No, Hermione. I'm speaking. Harry, I don't give a dame if you're gay or not! What I do care about is that you don't trust me enough to tell me!"

"I'm sorry. I was going to try to tell you tonight."

Ron was silent for a moment. "How long have you known?"
"About a year. I only told Hermione at the end of school last year."

Ron looked at him angrily for a moment, and then sighed. "When you find a boyfriend, can I be the first to know?"

Harry smiled. "Of course, I owe it to you."

Ron smiled back.

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So, James and Lily are getting a divorce, the whole school now knows that Harry's gay, and Ron is okay with everything. I'm sorry for taking so long to update, I'll try to speed it up, but I don't have internet and it all depends on when I get to spend the night at my friends house. I hope you enjoyed it. I want to know what you all think, but I can't if you don't review!