Silence crept into the room as Lucius slowly became aware of who his son was with.
"Draco, please tell me what is going on." Said Lucius in a deathly calm tone.
"Um..well, f-father, um, it's not what it looks like..."Stuttered Draco
"Well son, it looks like you and Potter. So I believe it is exactly what it looks like. What were you thinking Draco?! Bringing Potter to an inn?! I thought you were in here with some...hussy! But now that I know why you're really here..." before Lucius could finish, Harry jumped between Lucius and Draco.
"Mr. Malfoy, I would suggest that you don't finish that sentence. I know that you don't approve of this relationship, but I can guarantee you that it won't go away just because you don't like it." Harry boldly stared down the elder Malfoy.
"Go away? Why would I want this relationship to go away? My son and one of the most powerful wizard in the world? Not to mention your connection with the Dark Lord. What more could I ask for my son?" Lucius gave a quizzical look at the boys.
Draco was the first to break the silence that followed Lucius's revelation.
"You really approve of this father?"
"Well, I certainly do not approve off how I found out. But, where is that girl I saw you with in the shop?" asked Lucius, searching the room until his eyes landed on Shikiru.
"Lord Malfoy, it is a pleasure to finally meet you. I've heard so much about you." Shikiru reached out her hand to shake hands with the shocked wizard.
"I wish I could say I've heard of you Miss..."
"Shikiru."
"What?!" Lucius would later deny yelping like that in such an undignified manner.
"Shikiru? You said your name was Anastasia?" asked Draco
"That is the name Harry gave to me, but my name has always been Shikiru." replied Shikiru
"It can't be! I've only read of you in ancient books. I thought you were a myth..." a shell-shocked Lucius started at the morphia.
"I can assure you I am no myth."
"There hasn't been a sighting of a morphia in generations, let alone one of the three original morphia." Said Lucius
"We don't make contact with humans much. Only to find those worthy of our gifts, like young Harry here." Shikiru walked over to Harry, putting an arm over his shoulder.
"Harry? A morphia?" asked Lucius
"Wait, a morphia as in, a creature that can change into anything?" asked Draco, giving Harry a once over.
"The very same." replied Harry
"And you're one of them now?" Asked Draco
"Yes, I really hope you don't have a problem with this. I know it could be weird to be dating something that isn't human, but I think it can work. Right? Can it? If you're really uncomfortable with..."
Draco cut Harry frantic rant of with a warm kiss. It may have gone farther if Lucius wasn't still in the room.
"Boys, there will be none of that in front of me. The thought of my son being sexually active is still...odd to me." The faintest blush could be spotted on Lucius's face.
"Of course, sorry father." Draco apologized, though he didn't step away from Harry.
"And no Harry, I have no problem with you being a morphia. I just see it as another one of your wonderful qualities."
"Thanks Draco." Harry tried to hide the blush covering his cheeks by turning away.
"Father, when you barged in here you mentioned something about Harry's connection to the Dark Lord. You meant that as a good thing?" asked Draco
"I never told you this Draco because it was only privy to those the Dark Lord trusted the most. Harry is our Lord's godson. He is Harry's major godfather. He had a cursed placed on him by the same man who killed his parents. Dumbledore. The curse was one that if anyone told Harry who Voldemort really was, then Harry would die. Well, our Lord didn't want that so he never said anything. It was said that the curse would lose its effect once Harry turned 16. Dumbledore believed that he would have Harry under his full control by then. He didn't plan on Shikiru..." Said Lucius.
"I do enjoy fucking up human plans." giggled Shikiru, turning to sit on one of the nearby chairs.
"Then where have you been staying all this time?" Asked Draco
"I've been staying with my uncle, aunt and cousin. They've hated me ever since I was left on their doorstep. As soon as I could walk I was forced to do the chores and most of the cooking. I was treated as a slave. As I grew older my uncle found even worse ways to torture me." Harry had to pause
"What did he do to you, love?" Draco soothingly asked, gently rubbing Harry's arms.
"It started out with small things. A slap in the face if I burned something, maybe a punch. But then he became more violent. He started beating me regularly for no reason. Sometimes he was just drunk and he needed to vent. I was just the closest thing. Later he...he..he started to rape me. I didn't know what was happening! I was only 10! I didn't know...I was too stupid to understand...." Harry couldn't hold the sobs back any longer.
"Shh, Harry. It's ok. I'm here now. Those people will never come near you again, I swear." Draco vowed, holding the sobbing Harry closer to his chest.
"You don't have to worry about that." mumbled Shikiru.
"Why?" asked Draco, looking up from Harry.
"Harry already took care of them."
"What?" Draco looked back to Harry.
"Its true Draco. After I went through my...transformation, for lack of a better word, I killed my cousin. Shikiru had already taken care of my uncle."
"And your aunt?"
"I left her to suffer the fate of losing her family." replied Harry "I know I must sound horrible right now, but I felt it was the only way I could get any sort of closure..." Harry couldn't look Draco in the eye.
"No, love, I understand. I only wish you could have left your uncle. I don't believe that he suffered enough for his crime." Said Draco
"Thank you for understanding." Said Harry
"Of course love. Now, I've only read about Morphia in a few books. They were all very vague and only seemed to say that there were no morphia remaining. It didn't go into exact detail as to what their powers were." Said Draco
"I can give a little more incite into that then Harry can." interrupted Shikiru
"Is now the best time? Our Lord has been waiting for Harry's 16th birthday for a long time. He really wishes to see him. You're going to have to explain all this to him as well." explained Lucius.
"Ah, very true. Come on Harry, I think it's time that you meet your godfather." said Shikiru
"Yes, I've wanted to meet him, truly meet him, since I found out he was my godfather." replied Harry "Do you know where he is?"
"Lucius?" The group turned to Lucius.
"Yes, I know who where he is. He's residing in one of my hidden manors in Ireland. Come, I will appaparate us there now. Draco, would you like to take Harry?" asked Lucius, giving his son a knowing look.
"Yes, thank you father." Said Draco
"Very well, Miss Shikiru, if you would please take my arm." Lucius held out his arm to her.
"Hehe, so polite." giggled Shikiru, holding onto Lucius's arm as they pooped out of the room.
Once they were alone, Draco turned Harry so he could look into the tear-stained boy's face.
"Harry, I'm so sorry. I honestly thought you were treated as a prince at home. All those years, I was so angry with you. First you reject me, then I see you becoming so close with Granger and the Weasle, it was too much. The only thing I could think to do was be cruel to you. My heart kept telling me to stop, but my pride..." Harry silenced Draco with his finger.
"Shh Draco. All is forgiven. It's not like I wasn't a prick right back at you. I think a part of me knew. I just couldn't even stand to think that I was gay, let alone liking you." Harry embraced Draco
The couple stood in silence, basking in each other. Sadly, they both knew that they had to meet up with Lucius and Shikiru soon.
"We should go. I promise we can continue as soon as we talk to your godfather." Said Draco
"Good, because I really didn't want this to stop." replied Harry
"I know, love. Ok, hold on." Harry took hold of Draco. Seconds later he heard a pop, then he felt the ground as he landed on a hard floor.
"Welcome to our Emerald Island Manor, Harry." Harry opened his eyes, only to gasp in shock at what he saw. He had never been in such an elegant house. They had landed in the foyer. It was covered in a white marble, that seemed to have a emerald strings sewn through out it. There were several doors to his left and right, all leading into other rooms. In front of him was a giant stair case, also made out of marble. Candles were enchanted to float through the room, making it look even more beautiful.
"Draco, this is amazing." Said Harry in awe.
"Thank you young man." Said an elegant voice from the top of the stairs.
"Mother, how have you been?" asked Draco, once his mother reached the bottom of the stairs, Harry was able to get a better look at her.
Unlike most witches, she was not wearing robes. Instead, she was wearing an elegant ball gown, one that seemed to jump out of a painting from history. It was a dark red with black lace trimming, the lace skimming the floor around her tiny feet. She had a narrow face, with piercing blue eyes and her blond hair was hanging loose behind her, almost reaching to her narrow hips.
"And this must be Harry Potter. My, I was very surprised to hear from my husband who Draco was with. I was not expecting this. But, I trust your judgment Draco, and I think he will make a fine addition to the family." Said Narcissa.
"Your acceptance means so much, Mrs. Malfoy." said Harry, taking her hand and kissing it.
"So polite. Why don't you greet me like this Draco?" Asked Narcissa after Harry had released her hand.
"My greetings are fine mother. Where are father and the Dark Lord?" asked Draco
"They are in your father's study. Your father gave me a small explanation, but I expect the entire thing in detail at dinner." Said Narcissa.
"Of course mother." Said Draco taking Harry's hand and leading him to his father's study
"Are you ready?" asked Draco once they reached the door.
"As ready as I'll ever be." said Harry, feeling more nervous than he'd felt in his life. This was almost worse than his first Quidditch match...
"Alright. I won't leave your side." With that, Draco opened the door, never letting go of Harry's hand.