Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter... but I'm borrowing him from Draco... J.K. Rowling owns them both...
Note: Hello, I am DrarryTLA and this is my story.
...CHAPTER 9...
This chapter is for: -Books.-... (I hope you like the new chapter!)
Need You To Need Me
Harry
After his stressful visit to the twins' shop, Harry had decided that a weekly dose of a calming drought would be for the better. Hermione, Ron, Snape, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, Blaise, Fred and George, Ginny, Sirius, and even Oliver had agreed with him. The past month had been relatively peaceful and nothing else had gone wrong. The twins, however, had been unable to track down the despicable beetle animagus. Blaise had been using a special force in the Auror department to find the vile woman with no luck either. Ron and Mr. Lovegood kept a watch out for any articles written by Rita Skeeter or one of her many aliases, and not even they had had any luck.
But, none of that mattered... Rita didn't matter. Draco's mom and aunt didn't matter. Today was the day; it was finally the day... The Burrow was a happy, chaotic mass of activity as Mrs. Weasley ran around yelling orders and ushering guests around to be useful. She had a magnificent party planned, and may God have mercy on anyone's soul should they even think to ruin the day for her. Everything was going to be perfect...
While Mrs. and Mr. Weasley were in charge of the house, Hermione, Ron, and Sirius were in charge of keeping Harry occupied until after his appointment. Harry was ushered out of the house at an ungodly hour in order for Mrs. Weasley to begin her party preparations. He hadn't complained, however, because he was just as eager about today as everyone else was. But he also wasn't expecting a party in his honor. Everyone had done an amazing job to keep the party a secret. Harry wouldn't know what hit him...
Draco
Draco sighed as he sat down angrily. "Damnit!" he growled. He had been unable to find any new leads about where his mother and aunt were hiding. He had gone with Phineas' men to check the small place outside of town, but his mother and aunt were already gone. Draco and Phineas could only conclude that someone very powerful was helping the two deranged women. The person would have been to powerful indeed to remain hidden from a Shayd.
"Draco," Phineas said lowly as he walked slowly into the room. Draco had made a habit of spending a large majority of his days at Phineas' house. The two had worked long days and hard hours. On more than one occasion, Draco ended up staying the night...
Despite the friendship that had formed between Draco and Phineas, there were times when Draco knew he had to leave. With one look at his older friend, he could tell that now was one of those times... Phineas' eyes were beginning to turn milky white. Draco stood to leave.
"Sit," Phineas said as he raised his hand. Draco's heart skipped a beat in fear at the lethal length his friend's nails had grown. "I am about to tell you something that I probably shouldn't," Phineas said, his accent very thick, much like the first time Draco had seen him this way.
"Alright," Draco said as he studied Phineas closely. The silver-haired man said next to Draco on the couch he had chose to sit on and did not turn to face him.
"Do you recall on our first meeting that I said Sirius was not the only one?" Phineas asked as he closed his eyes. His breathing became unsteady and fast.
Draco thought for a moment. "When he told you about Father being pregnant?" he asked remebering the conversation quite clearly.
Phineas merely nodded. He laid his hands on his legs and took a deep breath. His next words were strained, "Precisely... Lucius is not the only pregnant one..." His breathing hitched as he tried to talk again. "I am trying hard not to let the beast overpower me," he nearly growled after he tried to steady his breathing. "You need to be told... I forsee a dark future for the one you care for most, if you continue to be kept in the dark..."
"What are you talking about?" Draco asked as he immediately brought Harry's face to mind.
"You must know now that your young lover... Harry Potter, is with child," Phineas answered slowly. Draco's heart stopped at the revelation... There was no way... "He shall bear twins... Your twins."
"My... twins..." Draco could hardly register that the shaky voice coming from his mouth was actually his. "Harry... is?..."
"This news must be kept secret," Phineas said. Draco could hardly understand the words because his accent was so much thicker. "He couldn't not tell you... Do not allow anyone to know what I have just revealed to you... Just know that Harry and the babies will be in grave danger should your mother find out you know or try to go to him... Rita must be found before she publishes her latest article... and inform your father that he is no longer permitted to be alone..."
"What? Why?" Draco asked in a daze.
"Do as you've been told..." Phineas said as he closed his eyes even tighter and squeezed his legs tightly with his hands. His sharp nails punctured the thin material of his pants. He began breathing heavier and heavier... "Go.... Now.... I can fight off the beast no longer..... It is not safe for you here..."
Draco heard the urgency in the Shayd's voice and he hastily stood and left with no further questions. His mind was racing as he replayed their conversation over and over in his mind. He did not remember going from Knockturn Alley to Diagon Alley... Nor did he remember flooing back to Grimmauld Place... Only one thought dominated his thoughts:
He, Draco Malfoy, was going to a father...
DrarryTLA
Officially the shortest chapter in this story! But I was inspired to post this after a review I got... I was going to have the party in this chapter, but I guess it'll have to go in the next one! I know this chapter is short, but cliffhangers generally are! LOL!
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