Hey all! Thank you for the reviews and comments! I had some who were just a bit confused about Ginny. She's not maternal, so that's why it wouldn't have worked if Harry was straight. What he did by pretending was wrong and will be addressed. Just wanted to let you know. She's not going to be the bad guy, not really. She doesn't like Draco, but that's a family thing that dates back to Lucius and Arthur, may be further. Now, here's Draco! :)B
DRACO
It has been a week since Harry's birthday and Draco was still reeling on the time he spent with Harry. They were supposed to meet up for dinner tonight with Hermione and Pansy to discuss his role in Teddy's life and Draco was kind of nervous. This was a lot different than just dating someone who had a kid, this was his blood. This was someone else connected to the Black's and Draco didn't know how to go about that. Sure, his mother was very open when he was little, and he's almost positive Sirius didn't do half the things he was put in Azkaban for. Draco was mostly worried because he didn't know Andromeda, but if she married a muggle born like he heard, then surely Teddy couldn't inherit the crazy Aunt Bella gene.
Draco was leaning against the count by the register of the store, his worker not there today. Today, all the kids were in Diagon Alley getting their things for the school year and so everyone was open. It was a fucking Monday and Draco would usually be sleeping in, dreaming of that green eyed baker down the way. He ran a hand through his hair and sighed. He needed to figure out what man. He hadn't felt anything remotely close to what he did with Vincent since the battle at the school. Now though, he was feeling all kinds of things. Harry Potter always brought out such strong emotions in him that he wasn't surprise. Oh, who was he kidding, he thought these feeling were buried with those that died in that fucking war.
He heard the ding of the bell and smiled as Keith walked in with his mother. His worker looked just like her. Draco nodded in hello as the boy and his mother walked over.
"Mr. Malfoy, this is my mum, Charlotte."
Draco held out his hand to shake her and smiled. "Pleasure, he's told me a lot about you."
She smiled. "You as well. I wanted to thank you for helping us keep him in school. Since his father passed, it's been hard."
Draco nodded. "Just wanted to help, ma'am. He's a good kid and a hard worker."
He saw the boy blush a bit and smiled. "Ready for the last year, Keith. I'm sure it'll be better than mine."
Keith smiled and nodded. "Yes, sir. I owled Courtney like you said. She's meeting us in a bit."
Draco nodded. "Told you she liked you, lad. It was goo…"
"WHAT IN THE HELL IS HARRY DOING WITH YOU?"
All three turned to the door and Draco sighed, happy he wasn't all the way opened yet. If he had to be open, he was waiting till after lunch.
"Calm down, she weasel. I have customers. I am not doing anything with Harry. Why would you think that? He not allowed friends anymore? Your sorry excuse of a family bailed on him."
He could see the girl seething, but also trying to calm down. He was right, he had customers. She just really hated the guy. "When he told me he preferred blokes, I never thought it'd be you."
Draco furrowed his brow. "I don't have a bloody clue where you got that information, Weasel. We're just friends. Sure, I'm related to his godson, but that's all it is." at the moment he added in his head. He really didn't know what they were. He heard Keith tell him they'd stop by before they left and then they silently went out the back, which Draco was glad of.
He walked around and got in her face. "Maybe you should go find your brother, the twin. Ask him about Harry and his preference. I'm sure he'd tell you. Weasel's never lie to family, right?"
He knew he should have kept his mouth shut, but this family was growing tiresome and he had a job to do. He saw something flare in her eyes and knew it wouldn't be good.
"Are you saying my brother is gay, Malfoy?"
He smirked. "Not that one."
His smirk grew as she stumbled back, surprised by his answer. He raised his left eyebrow and then watched the anger set as she left through the door. He ran a hand down his face and quickly turned to grab his jumper. It was cold out and he knew he needed to warn Harry and Hermione of his little slip. He really didn't mean to.
"Have you seen the paper?"
Draco turned and smiled as his favorite Healer came through. "No, thought you worked today?"
She sat the paper down and just pointed. "I'm on the way. Read."
Draco looked down and his eyes got wide. There on the front page was a picture of Harry and Draco with Teddy just yesterday at the park around the corner. Teddy had insisted on showing Draco how good he was on the broom they bought. Under it, the caption, is now how he knew why Ginny Weasley barging in here made sense.
BOY WHO LIVED AND DEATH EATER: LOVE?
He ran a hand down his face once again. He just took the paper and left his friend standing there as he went in search of Harry. This was bad, this was really bad. There weren't even doing anything.
"Draco, they are busy. Let me go. You have to get ready to open."
He turned to Pansy, handing the paper back. "Alright. Let him know I may have tipped she weasel off on a gay brother."
Her eyes got wide, but she just nodded. Draco let out a big breath when she left, glad that she knew him well to know he would only divulge secrets if baited enough. He turned the sign to open, figuring the customers would help take his mind off what he just found out and leaned back, ready for a busy day.
Draco was thankful for the flow of people he had all afternoon, almost forgetting about redheads and fucking Rita Skeeter. Of course it was that bitch that wrote the fucking article. When he found that out, he wasn't that worried. She'd been writing shit about both of them since they hit puberty. Draco closed the door for that last time and sighed as he locked it. He closed the store for tomorrow since he had to open today. He walked to the register and counted the money, taking it back to the safe for him to stop by and deliver to Gringotts in the morning. He was tired, but knew he had to get to the apartment for the dinner with Pansy and the bakers. As he walked out the back door of the store, he saw George walking down the small alley.
"Hey, Malfoy. Thanks for earlier."
The Slytherin made a face, remembering what the thanks was for. "I'm sorry. She just wouldn't stop. How much did she love Harry?"
George stopped and stood in front of the ex-enemy. "A lot. I think that's what has most of them so mad, he hurt her. She wouldn't leave till I made her and shouted that it was Fred. I think she'll be alright. It's my parents. They didn't take to Harry, and knowing he had a thing with my twin...Well, I don't really know. I thought they'd be alright and told him many times. I know Gin was alright once she talked it over with Harry. I did get her not to go there right away, being busy and all."
Draco nodded and they walked the short distance to the bakery and up to the apartment. "I didn't know about the article. I had guests in the store when she barged in. You staying for dinner?"
He smiled. "Yea, Mim asked and Harry just shrugged."
Draco smirked. "Moving in on your brother's goods?"
George playfully shoved him. "He missed out, Malfoy. I've fancied Mim for years, just didn't do anything about it. Now that Ron has no chance, I deserve it."
Draco nodded in agreement as the door was opened. They all smiled as they walked in, greeting apologized to Harry about what he did earlier and Harry sighed.
"It's alright. They need to know. Mim found out how I was able to be with her so I got a good lecture on how wrong that was. I need to owl her anyway, hopefully she won't kill me."
Draco smiled. "Me too, you've grown on me Potter."
He saw something flash in those green eyes, but dismissed it. It had been a trying day for everyone. Hermione had cooked Teddy's favorite and they all sit around the table. Draco watched everyone, trying to figure out how he got a chance to be friends with these people. Nothing about their relationships should have brought them to here, to now. Harry shouldn't want his godson around him, but he does. Draco wasn't going to abuse that either. He was slowly loving that little boy and his stories, he just wished that his godfather would show some kind of sign.
He was real nervous about Harry. And scared. Draco could admit that, being scared. That was one of the reasons he fell for Vincent. That boy had helped Draco more than anyone but Pansy. Draco and George helped clean up while Harry gave Teddy his bath and got him ready for bed. They all sit around the living room when Harry brought Teddy in and pulled him in his lap. "Teddy, you know how I told you, you get to learn about your family today."
Teddy nodded. "Is that why ever'one here, Uncle Harry?"
Harry nodded and smiled. Draco watched as Hermione sit on Teddy's other side.
"Yes, baby. Your grandma Andromeda had sisters."
They watched the boy look from the girl back to his godfather, "Really?"
Harry smiled and nodded. "Yes. Andie's parents were a lot like Padfoot's and so she never got to see her sisters or they get to see your mummy. Mr. Malfoy's mummy is your aunt, Teddy."
Teddy turned so fast and got down from Harry. Draco held his hands out as the boy climbed up on his lap. "Really? Can I see her?"
Draco smiled and tried to hold the tears. He looked at Harry, who nodded, and then at Pansy. He didn't want to tell this little boy no, he really didn't. Pansy got his attention from Draco and smiled. "Your Auntie Cissy is sick right now. She stays with me at the hospital, but as soon as I can I will let you meet her, Teddy. I told her about you so she's very excited."
Teddy smiled and looked back at Draco. "What does that make you, Mr. Malfoy?"
Draco smiled. "I'm your cousin, Teddy. You can call me Draco, family doesn't call me Mr. Malfoy."
Teddy nodded and put his wolf between them. "Did you know my mummy and daddy?"
Draco nodded. "You daddy, yes. But only through him teaching at school. I never met your mum, little man."
Teddy wrapped his arms around him and Draco hugged him. When he pulled back, Harry took his godson saying it was bedtime. Draco let out a breath and leaned back. "That wasn't hard."
Hermione smiled. "No. He's very smart for four. I should go, I'm opening tomorrow by myself."
They all said their goodnights and then George followed her out, mumbling about making sure she got home. Harry leaned against the wall in the hallway, watching everyone leave, when Draco looked at him. "He get to sleep alright?"
Harry just walked up to Draco and stood in front of him. "Yea, sorry about Gin."
Draco smiled. "Sorry about outing Fred. She just makes me so fucking mad, Harry."
Harry laughed. "I'm sure she'll be over here soon. Pansy showed me the article."
Draco nodded, grabbing his jumper. "Showed me too. I wish I knew about it before the bitch showed up though. What are you gonna tell her?"
He shrugged. "We're not together, so that. I haven't thought about the rest."
They were standing closer now as Harry opened the door for Draco. Draco knew Harry wanted to say something, but he couldn't figure it out. The mood was starting to get awkward with them standing there, neither one knowing how to approach the subject. Draco let out a breath. "Well, I should go. The store's closed tomorrow."
Harry nodded. "Alright. I'm off, spending a day with Teddy. Maybe we could meet up?"
Draco could tell he was nervous and nodded. "Sure, fire call me in the morning. Bye Harry."
Draco touched his arm just to show he was really alright with meeting up and kept it just long enough for it not to be friendly before walking out.
"Wait."
Draco turned in the middle of the stairs, silently asking the man what he wanted. Harry came down till he was one step over Draco and sighed. Draco raised a brow in question and kept his eyes on Harry's. Before anything else was said, he felt lips on his and smiled, lightly kissing him back. When they pulled away, Draco smiled at the blush on the other guys cheeks. He cupped Harry's face and leaned in again, kissing with more pressure. "Good night Harry."
Harry smiled and nodded, not moving as Draco went down the rest of the stairs and around the building to apparate home.
And a kiss! Hope you liked this one. Please remember to leave comments. I'm not sure if I will get another up today or not. I'm trying to work through Harry's talk with Ginny in the next chapter. Thank you once again, readers! :)B