Chapter 2

Harry notices Draco heading towards him with his usual body guards Vince and Greg. They are surprisingly bright even with their enlarge muscle mass.

It has been a week since Draco's fist invitation of lunch and everyday since then he will find Harry when he holes him self up somewhere and drag him out.

"Hey Harry, a few of us are playing some football. Want to join?" Asks Draco.

Harry stares at him and wonders if something blunt hit Draco on the head.

"Draco, I am too small and thin to play football." Says Harry easily.

Draco laughs. "That's a lie and you know it, now come on." Says Draco picking up Harry's book and placing it on the table.

Harry stares at him for a moment.

"Draco, I am not going to play football." Says Harry reaching for his book.

Draco grins and grabs Harry's hand. Easily he pulls Harry to his feet and tosses him over one shoulder.

"Who says I am giving you a choice." Says a laughing Draco as he carries Harry out to the field Harry squirming and cursing the whole time.

Draco deposits him on the grass and raises a brow at the ruffle genius.

"I am surprise you know that sort of language Harry."

Harry glares at him. "It is still English."

Draco laugh again and pulls Harry to his feet.

"Boys, this is Harry, and we are going to teach him how to play football." Says Draco.

The next two hours prove to be very interesting as Harry puts in to use all that time spent watching Dan and the other players. Easily enough he was able to predict what they will do and can avoid them. All that running from bullies has done one good thing for him, he is almost faster then every single one of them.

Draco finally halts the skirmish, the entire group gathers around Harry who still has the ball.

"I thought you said you never played." Says a breathless Draco.

Harry smirk. " I didn't say that, but your right I haven't. I've just watched all of you at ever single practice and know what you're going to do."

Harry throws the ball at Draco who catches it before it hits his face.

"Don't pick me up." Says Harry, he turns around and with his head in the air and covered in dirt he marches back to the school.

Blaise grins and thumps Draco on the back. "You sure know how to pick family."

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Dan corners Draco in the boy's locker room.

"I don't know what your intentions are Draco but I want you to stay away from my brother, I don't want to see him hurt." Says Dan.

"Well you aren't doing a very good job." Says Draco.

Dan's eyes narrow.

"What's that suppose to mean."

Draco scowls. "Are you blind, didn't you notice how withdrawn and quiet he used to be. He usually walked with a limp due to how many times he skinned his knees. He is only doing better now because of me. I got him outside yesterday and I make sure that bullies don't bother him. Now if some one were to look who do you think will be the better brother, you or me." Said Draco.

Dan grabs him by his shirt and pushes him against the lockers.

"He's my brother Malfoy, back off. I can take care of him my self." Says Dan.

"Potter, unless you have a death wish I suggest you let go." Says a smirking Draco.

Dan just glares at him for a moment before letting him go and turning around.

"Stay away from him Malfoy, he's my brother, not yours." Says Dan leaving the locker room.

"Not for long." Says Draco smirking.

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Harry stares at the invitation, it has been a few months since his meeting with Draco.

In his hand is an invitation to the Annual Malfoy Christmas party, the top of society will be there. He is allowed to bring one guest along. Harry sighs and places the invitation in his journal, he will not tell his family. He will go alone and figure out a way to make sure his parents don't find out.

Harry heads down to dinner and sits quietly through the meal while Dan and James talk about his latest game. Lily just smiles as she listens every now and then chastising their language.

Harry excuses him self early and heads to the study.

Dan enters about ten minutes later and just stands there staring at him.

"Do you need something?" Asks Harry.

"Harry I don't know what Malfoy has done to get you to betray your own family but whether you like it or not you are taking me to that party and afterwards mum and dad are sending you to a different school." Says Dan.

Harry stares at him for a moment before turning his attention back to the book.

"Alright."

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Harry stares at the glass of punch in his hand and stays hidden against the wall while high society whirls around the grand room bringing back the old dances and making it seem as if they have gone back in time to a grander moment.

Harry jerks slightly as a hand lands on his shoulder before he looks up and relaxes.

"Sorry Drake, I kind of got lost in my own world for a minute."

Draco just smiles. "Come with me, I want to give your Christmas Eve present."

Harry just smiles and follows Draco to the study silently hoping his brother will find what ever he needs so they can leave soon.

Draco closes the door behind him before pulling out a small box.

Harry raises a brow. It looks very much like the type of box that holds an engagement ring.

"Um.. Drake, you do know that I'm 5 years younger then you and not gay right."

Draco laughs and opens the box.

Inside is a ring but it holds no diamond, a silver snake with two jade eyes that will wrap around his finger.

Draco plucks it up and slides it on to Harry's finger.

"This is a Malfoy ring, short of blood and legal papers it makes you family. Welcome to the family Harry." Says a grinning Draco .

Harry stares at him for a moment before staring at the floor and closing his eyes.

The Potters have a ring as well, James and Dan are the only ones who had them.

"Draco, I can't accept this. I was hoping I could tell you later but, … I'm leaving Drake. My family is sending me to another school, I don't know where. I leave before the third quarter."

Harry pulls off the ring and holds it out to Draco.

Draco doesn't take it back. He just stares at Harry for a moment. "Harry I've gotten to know you better and quicker then any one else in my life, you are the only person I will ever accept as being my little brother, and I want you as my brother, and a Malfoy always gets what they want." Draco pulls out a card.

"As soon as you reach this new school, call this number, I'll send someone for you." Says Draco.

"Draco I-."

"No, this is done you're my little brother and I am not letting any one take you away." Said Draco.

Harry sighs, he knows how stubborn Draco is to make him his little brother.

Harry slips the ring into his pocket with the card.

"Alright."

Draco grins and pulls Harry back into the grand hall and begins introducing him to different people.

An hour later, most people have stopped dancing and a few are starting to leave.

Harry catches sight of Dan slipping back into the room.

Dan smiles and walks towards him stopping a servant on the way and asking them to get his and his brothers jackets.

Dan takes him by the arm and Harry knows something is wrong.

"We need to leave right now."

Harry nods and follows Dan to the door.

Draco stops them on their way.

"Leaving so soon? I was hoping Harry could stay the night."

Dan puts on a polite smile. " I'm afraid he's a little tired and mum made me promise not to keep him out to late." Says Dan.

Draco nods and steps forward giving Harry an affectionate hug. "I'll see you after Christmas break, don't forget to call." Says Draco.

Harry nods and dons his coat hurrying after Dan.

Draco watches them go, he turns to his father near him.

"Did he get anything."

Lucius smirks. "No, I made sure a very drunk couple disturbed him with their activities."

Draco nods.

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The next day the Potters are gone and Harry is nowhere to be found.