AN: I am terribly sorry this is late. My only excuse is that i honestly havent thought about it. I am going to attempt to get out what i need to in the next hour though before the kids get home so here it goes...

"Draco..."

Harry couldn't believe his eyes. Everything he had dreamed about for the past few weeks was here. Standing right in front of him. It occured to him that he was gaping like a fish, but he couldnt seem to help it. Luckily, Hermione never failed him.

"Draco! It's so wonderful that you could make it! It's been what, ten years?" Hermione looked at Harry and he thought he should be worried about that gleam in her eye. "Why dont you two head off and catch up. It's long overdue." With that she swirled away, leaving Harry blushing a deep red. He looked up and seen that Draco was faring no better. Although, when Draco blushed, it only reminded Harry of when his cheeks were flushed with arousal all those years ago. Oh fuck-

Harry cleared his throat. "Um, shall we?" He gestured towards the doors leading outside. "It'll offer some privacy."

Draco's mind was spinning. This wasnt the reception he expected. Hermione he felt for sure would share her husband's views that he wasnt good enough for the great Harry Potter. And Harry...Harry...

He expected cold indifference. Had hoped for the slightest friendly smile. But he never dreamed that Harry would look at him that way again. He had a small bashful smile plastered on his face but his eyes...his eyes burned with a ten year old flame.

Draco couldnt breathe, but found himself nodding and following Harry out to the gardens.

They found a somewhat secluded bench not far from the doors and sat. Draco wasnt sure what to say, but it seemed Harry's gryffindor courage was kicking in again and he opened his mouth to speak.

Harry felt as if he were in a dream to be sitting here with Draco again. In doing so, however, he was reminded of how things ended between them. All of a sudden his anger was back and he turned to face the blonde next to him.

"Why the FUCK didnt you answer my letters? Found someone better did you? At that fancy college of yours. The one you didnt even bother to TELL ME you had gotten in to. You just LEFT! How was I supposed to feel about that, hmm? But I suppose in the end MY feelings didnt matter anyway did they?" Harry's breathing was harsh and to his horror, he felt tears forming behind his eyes. He turned away trying to blink them back. "I thought you loved me back then. My mistake." he whispered.

Draco sat stunned and felt his heart break when he seen the tears in Harry's eyes. Then he thought about what Harry had said. That fancy college of yours...

"What college? I dont understand Harry, I left because YOU didnt want ME."

"Didnt want you?" Harry spun back around. "Why in the name of Merlin would you think that i didnt want you? Draco, i was crushed when you left. I didnt eat or sleep for days. I wrote you over and over and every owl came back with no reply."

"Harry...I never got any letters. I swear. But why would you care to write when you're the one who wanted to break things off in the first place?"

Harry stared into Draco's eyes. Silver pools that showed the emotion his voice did not.

"Break things...Draco i NEVER wanted you to go anywhere. I loved you. I still love you."

Harry grabbed Draco behind his neck and crushed their lips together.

Draco melted immediately. He wrapped his arms around Harry's waist and moaned as Harry cupped his cheek and slid his tongue into Draco's mouth. He was here. In Harry's arms again. He was home.

Draco whimpered as Harry pulled away, but breathed in a much needed lungful of air. They stared at each other for a moment until Draco came back to his senses.

"If you loved me...love me...then why did you send Ron and Ginny to end things? I thought you felt as if you were too good to face me yourself."

"WHAT?!" Harry pulled away as if scalded. "I never said...what on earth...those BASTARDS!"

Harry shot to his feet and began pacing. "It makes sense now. I cant believe I was so stupid. They had been trying to talk me out of seeing you for days and then you just up and left. And Ginny told me some bullshit story about you attending college in America. I never wouldve thought they would corner you. But I should have known better than to doubt you. I knew you loved me."

"Love you."

Harry paused and faced Draco again. "What?"

Draco stood. "I love you Harry. I never stopped."

Harry took the few steps back to Draco and pulled him into a fierce hug, tears streaming down his face now, but he didnt care. Draco, for his part, was clinging right back as if his life depended on never letting Harry go again. They stood there, embracing, crying, until Draco found his voice again.

"They probably intercepted your letters too."

Harry pulled back again, not quite letting go of Draco. His eyes were burning again, but this fire was different. Draco hadnt seen this look in Harry's eyes since their fifth year. He was suddenly afraid. But not for himself.

Harry leaned forward and kissed him again before pulling away completely.

"I lost ten fucking years with you because of them." His voice was low and dangerous.

"Harry..."

But Harry had already turned and was storming back towards the castle.

TBC

AN2: Okay i spun this out really fast so i hope its adequate. Harry isnt happy. But he's about to be ;) I promise more smut before the story is through, but it definitely wont be in the next chapter. Oh no...the next chapter will be...intense. Review? :)