Chapter three- Decisions, did I make the right one? -Harry

The students had been back from Christmas break for about a week when Harry and Hermione sat alone in the empty Gryffindor common room. "Harry, have you started on you charms homework yet?" asked Hermione.

"Not yet," replied Harry. "I don't have enough energy for that. Especially with double potions and that is taking forever even with you know who helping me." Hermione nodded understanding what he was talking about. "Another thing is. I have these letters for you, Ron, and Draco. If anything happens to me open them and read them. Promise me that you will keep them safe." He leaned forward to grip her knees. His face had turned white.

"I promise Harry. But what are you talking about?"

"I…" he started to say before falling onto the floor passed out.

"Harry!" Hermione knelt next to him trying to wake him.

"What's wrong," said a voice from the stairs. Ron hurried over and knelt next to her.

"Ron, you need to run and get Professor McGonagall. Tell her that something has happened to Harry." He nodded.

"You should take him to Madame Pomfrey, Hermione," he said before running out of the portrait hole.

"Oh, Harry you have to be alright. You have too many that are worried about you," thought Hermione as she cast a levitating charm. She thought for a moment before performing another spell. A silver otter formed before running off. She held her wand up again and took off for the hospital wing.

"What's going on," asked Madam Pomfrey slightly annoyed. She stopped when she saw a floating Harry and placed a hand over her mouth. "Hermione put him in his bed I'll get him a potion." The medic-witch hurried off back towards her stores while Hermione placed him in his bed. "I'm going to run some spells. I think I'm going to confirm what he suspected," Madame Pomfrey said as she came back

"What are you talking about Madame?" asked Hermione.

"One sec." Pomfrey waved her wand and Harry glowed red before changing to green. "Well he fine except for the fact that he was drained of most of his magical energy."

"And?" asked Hermione.

"He has a child possibly more."

"I thought so," said Hermione smiling. "But don't tell anyone else. I don't think he would want that." Ron and Professor McGonagall ran into the hospital wing right after Pomfrey nodded in agreement.

"How is he?" asked Ron.

"He drained most of his magical energy," said Hermione. "So, he collapsed because he was drained of energy."

"Well," said McGonagall. "As long as he is alright. You two can head on to bed."

"Can we stay with him Professor?" asked Ron.

"Pomfrey?"

"It would do Mr. Potter some good to have friends around him when he wakes. Miss Granger alert me if you need me," said Pomfrey before heading back to her office.

"Don't disturb him," said McGonagall before turning and walking to the door. Right as she opened the door Draco ran in and she exited.

"What are you doing here?" hissed Ron his fists balling up as he stood in the middle of the room blocking Draco's path.

"Get out of my way Weasley," said the Blonde his voice cold as ice.

"You aren't getting past me," said Ron. Both drew their wands when a voice made them spot as a shield charm appeared between them.

"Let him past Ron, I called for him," said Hermione her wand drawn. Ron stared at her his mouth opening and closing. "Why do you think Harry hates it when you pick fights with Malfoy now or why he punched you at the beginning of the year."

"So, you are saying that…." started Ron.

"Yes," said Draco and Hermione.

"How is he Granger?" asked Draco.

"He is drained of energy. He should stop all extra-curricular activities till he gets his energy back." They shared a look that let Draco know that she knew about what he and Harry had been up to. "Even schoolwork should be stopped." Both Draco and Ron started at her like she had grown a second head. "What?"

"You are actually saying that someone shouldn't do homework?" said Ron

"I must be asleep because Granger would never say that."

"Do you both want to get punched?" asked Hermione. Draco back up and Ron shook his head quickly. Hermione smirked slightly. "That's what I thought. Anyways, any little thing could drain him of what energy he has left so he needs to stop any and all activities. He needs to rest." Both boys nodded but still exchanged looks. "And stop shooting each other looks. Ron trust my judgement on this one." Hermione conjured up some seats and the three of the sat down. They sat in silence keeping vail around Harry until one by one they fell asleep.

A few days later Harry stirred and looked around the room. "Oh, good your awake," said a voice. He looked over to see Madame Pomfrey heading towards his bed.

"These two haven't left you except for classes and to eat," said Madame Pomfrey motioning at Ron and Hermione. "But Mr. Malfoy has crept away and back every morning and every night." He looked over on his other side to see Draco's asleep with his head on his arms laying on the side of the bed and Ron and Hermione curled up in a pair of chairs.

"Thank you Madame Pomfrey," said Harry.

"Don't you Madame Pomfrey me," she said. "How many times do I have to tell you it's Poppy. You are in here enough." He gave her a weak smile and she bustled off like a mother hen.

"Draco," he whispered running his hand through the blonde's hair.

"Five more minutes mother," muttered Draco. Harry smiled and looked over to see Hermione staring at him.

"Harry, I don't know if Madame Pomfrey has told you yet or not but…" Hermione started, and Poppy headed back towards them. "You have been asleep for three days because your magic has been drained. Also, there is something you should know." She looked at Poppy and the medic-witch nodded. "You are pregnant."

"Come again?"

"You have a child in you. She said that you may possibly have more." Harry laid back looking at the ceiling. "Are you ok?"

"I'm fine," said Harry smiling at her. "But Draco can never know. You both are forbidden from telling anyone." Both women nodded. "He doesn't need to know."

"Harry, wouldn't he want to raise his children?"

"He can't know he has children as long as the Dark Lord lives. His life and theirs would be at risk. If only to draw me out. To keep everyone safe he doesn't need to know. Poppy can you leave us for a moment." Madame Pomfrey nodded and headed to her office. "Hermione, you need to modify his memory. Make him think that he cheated on me." Hermione's eyes widened. "I need an excuse to leave him behind because I need to leave the school and soon before anyone finds out."

"But Harry…."

"Make it Parkinson. That's something that is somewhat reasonable. But make it look like an accident, something that I walked in on."

"Harry, I can't."

"Hermione. I trust you. True love's kiss will repair his memory."

"Harry. You realize that you can't stay for much longer if you are going to leave."

"Remember the letters that I gave you. About a week after you, Ron, and Draco read them in the room of requirement." She nodded and took a breath. She muttered some words and Draco's head glowed in a light blue light. Harry took a breath and let it out. Draco yawned and sat up.

"Harry," said Draco.

"Draco," said Harry with forced coldness.

"I'm so sorry. I didn't mean it. Please forgive me."

"Draco. I'm sorry but I can't see you right now."

"Harry please."

"Draco, just leave. Please." Harry looked away from Draco and Draco got slowly to his feet before hurrying out of the room. Harry looked back at Hermione tears running down his face. She got up and sat on the side of his bed pulling him into her arms.

"Harry, your awake," said Ron who had just woken up. "Where's Malfoy?" He saw Hermione comforting Harry. "What did he do?"

"Oh, Ron," said Hermione sadly. "Where to start. Long story short. Harry sent Draco away to protect him." Ron sat stunned for a moment. "Harry can I tell him the other part?" she whispered into his ear.

"No, he needs to be protected also," he whispered back.

"Harry, lying to Draco is one thing but Ron is another. He needs to know everything."

"Are you sure?"

"Absolutely."

"What are you two whispering about?" asked Ron.

"Let's start at the beginning," said Harry. "I should have told you a long time ago." He started to tell Ron everything with Hermione filling in some spaces.

"So that's why you hit me," said Ron after taking in everything. "I'm mad that you didn't tell me earlier, but I understand why."

"Ok, now Harry, rest," said Hermione. "We'll come back later to help you move back into the tower."

"Did I make the right decision?" asked Harry before drifting off to sleep and Hermione and Ron could only look at each other neither knowing what to say.