Safe and Warm

Important note: You've probably noticed the chapters are quite short for this story, thats because I'm a bit stuck, I've got slight writers block on this story so I need you to let me know where you would like to see it go, what you'd like to happen. If I can't figure out what to do or where to take this story then it's going to have to be paused (and I don't like to do that, it makes me sad) so please leave a review or email me and let me know what you think. All sugeestions are welcomed. Thank you and enjoy the chapter.

Chapter four

Harry did give up the name of his abuser but only because he was scared of what these strangers might do to him if he didn't tell them what they wanted to know. Draco was probably the only one who didn't scare him.

There was something about the teenager that never seemed to leave his side, something about him Harry liked. His skin was soft and warm to the touch, Harry had never experienced such kindness from another human being. He wasn't used to anyone being nice to him, the fact that Draco didn't laugh at him, didn't hurt him, didn't avoid him because he was a freak was a huge thing for Harry.

Even Lucius was starting to grow on him, the older blonde didn't seem to leave his room much either and Harry was also aware that it was Lucius who had paid for Harry to have his own private room.

Albus and Severus came to the hospital the moment Lucius called them and informed them that Vernon Dursley had showed up after being called by the hospital staff.

"I hope you realise I'm not paying anything for the little freak!" He boomed at the receptionist after telling her that he was here to see Harry Potter.

The receptionist looked startled at this but she pointed the way and then Lucius watched as she called the Dean of Medicine at the hospital. Madame Pomfrey had been asked to be kept informed about what was happening in regards to Harry.

Before Vernon could even get close to Harry's room Lucius was blocking his way. He was determined to stop the offish man from getting anywhere near the fragile boy and reversing the small amount of progress that Harry had made.

"You're not going through to see Harry." Lucius said before Vernon could say anything.

"Get out of my way." Vernon snarled going red in the face.

"You won't be going anywhere near that boy again. That poor boy is beaten, battered and completely broken because of what you have done to him over the years."

"I've done nothing that he didn't deserve!" Vernon spat, his face slowly going even redder.

"We called you here to inform you that Harry will be taken into care and you will be arrested for child abuse." Lucius said glaring at the large man before him that was practically purple now.

"That little freak, I bet he's been telling you all sorts of lies, he's nothing but trouble, he's been nothing but a burden since he was born. Just a freak who isn't worth anyone's time of day!" Vernon growled angrily now trying to save his own skin.

Lucius saw Albus and Severus arrive and head towards them. He was grateful that he now had reinforcements as he was sure that if it came down to a fight then the big beefy man was going to win but only because he had brute strength and was considerably heavier.

Albus had also brought three uniformed police officers with him. Another thing that Lucius was grateful for. The uniformed officers had to tackle Vernon to the ground just to put the handcuffs on him. It was such a sight to behold to see three athletic young men tackle the overweight man to the ground.

Lucius, abandoning the scene before him went to Harry's room and gave Draco a slight nod before going back to Albus and Severus. Draco was smiling brightly at this nod from his father.

"Harry, I have good news for you." He said.

"What's that?" Harry asked, he sounded very feeble and quiet.

"They've just arrested your Uncle for what he did to you. He isn't going to be able to hurt you anymore, just like I promised." Draco said smiling at his new friend who he was becoming so attached to.

"Thank you." Harry said weakly, in a small effort he squeezed Draco's hand and gave him a small, barely there smile but Draco smiled even wider at this.

"You are going to get better and I'm going to be there for you all the way."

"Do you promise that too?" Harry asked, it was the first question he had ever asked. Draco knew that this was an achievement for Harry and he nodded.

"I promise you, I'll be there for you."

The thing was Draco meant it, he wanted to be there for Harry no matter what. He wasn't intending on breaking a single promise he made to the broken teen. He had had so many let downs in his life and Draco didn't want to be another one.

It was going to be a long hard slog but Draco was determined to be in it for the long haul. He watched Harry sleep that evening and his heart melted, even in sleep he tossed and turned and looked practically terrified.