Harry had been dreading the moment from when he first started seeing Lucius, or even before that when he was flirting with both knew that if any of his friends would not have had a worse reaction then Ron. He was not sure but Severus would likely have been better in Ron's mind. Lucius had been an active Death Eater unlike Severus even if he was a spy from the start, his son had tormented Ron and of course the Weasleys had issues with the Malfoys for generations. He knew the twins would support him for they had always been good about such things and he had a feeling the other Weasleys would have been good as well but Ron he was worried. Ron had barely spoken to him all year over his friendship with Draco and the snakes, he had no idea how he would react when he found out Harry was dating Lucius.
Lucius would have drawn back but Harry kept a hand on him, not for a moment ashamed of the relationship he had with Lucius. They had hit it because they wanted to be able to enjoy their relationship without having constant gossip and eyes on them where ever they went. They were both high profile enough if the relationship was leaked out they would be all over the papers. Harry knew they faced it when he graduated but school had been a whole different issue for him.
Ron sneered as he watched his best friend and Lucius Malfoy together. He had a feeling for he had been sure that Harry had some new relationship. He had been sure it was Draco but everyone had been laughing at him for saying it for they could see how he was with Pansy. He could not believe this was happening though, it was sick.
Ron sneered at his friend."What the hell are you doing? I knew you were getting cozy with the Slytherins but this?"
Harry shrugged."I am dating an amazing man, one who treats me amazing and makes me happy. I assume that is what you do with your Hufflepuff."
That was too much, Hannah was super sweet and extremely smart, and she was their age to boot. The son of a former Death Eater would have been bad enough but an actual one was more then he was able to stomach. How his friend could even compare this sick abomination of a relationship with what he shared with Hannah, boggled his mind. He had been pissed when he had learned his ex was dating Viktor Krum but Viktor was looking better by the moment.
Ron sent a sneer at Lucius."I dealt with you being queer, my brother is too, but dating a fucking Death Eater? This is disgusting, you're more a freak then I thought."
Harry put a hand on Lucius."Lucius is no more a Death Eater then your dad, he was a spy from day one. He is a good man, not a little cry baby like some people."
Ron had drawn his wand."I should hex you into next week, I am no fucking cry baby. Just because I am not a scar head with a hero complex like you."
Those words had been said many times but not usually by Ron, but by people like Severus and Draco back in the war days when they had to pretend. Ron had turned on him more the once, especially during the tournament, and their friendship had suffered since the few months before the final battle when he got to know Draco, but this was different all together. Hermione had told Harry that Ron had changed but he had thought Ron was just jealous of her and Viktor. He remembered the way they had fought y the ball when Hermione went with Viktor. Ron had bee the one who had broken up with Hermione and Hermione admitted she had her suspicions lately after talking to Susan that Hannah and Ron had been dating before they broke up. Ron had treated both his best friends like crap but they had both remained till recently but after a run in with Ron when she came back from a date with Viktor, Hermione stopped talking to him. It was why she had not been at the Burrow at Christmas.
He realized s he looked at Ron that Hermione had been right and he wondered why. He would have thought the sweet little badger he was dating would calm him, the badgers known for their loyalty and gentle hearts. But his friend had definitely disappeared and before him was a person he had hoped never to see again.
Harry sneered at his friend."Even you are not crazy enough to hex me in front of school governor. Your mother would kill you if you got expelled before graduation."
Ron looked like he was tempted to risk it but he put down his wand."I won't risk it now but I can promise if you keep with this freak, you will get what\s coming."
Lucius turned to him."I will be sending word to the headmaster and ensure you have detention all week for threats. And you should be damned lucky it is not more."
Though Ron turned to him and opened his mouth to protest Ron showed the most common sense Harry had seen his friend show in years and held his tongue. He knew that Lucius had very right to see to his detentions even if he would not be there to give them. He also had no doubt the man would give him more if he kept going on. He was a Malfoy after all and just like his ferret of a son he was a man who always flaunted his money and used and abused his powers.
He stormed off towards the school muttering something that Harry and Lucius herd sounding something about karma. Ron was sure that the two were freaks enough and that the Gods would see such an abomination of relationship came crashing down soon enough. He thought though he might have to give it a helping hand.
Lucius was worried about Harry and kissed him. "I will send word to the headmaster about detentions but you are to tell your dad, and I want you to be careful."
Harry thought that Lucius was too worried, Ron did not have the balls to try anything."Ron will not risk being expelled this close to grad. Please don't worry Luc."
Drawing Harry back into his arms he asked Harry just to humour him for he knew Harry had too good of a heart and would trust his former friend too far. He told Harry he would contact Remus himself if Harry didn't tell his dad so Harry swore he would. He had no doubt Lucius would keep his word so he went to his dad and found him with Severus and told them both what had happened. Neither of the men were surprised really but they shared Lucius' concern.
Remus kissed his son on the head."He might not be a real risk but he might try something. Please listen to Lucius and us, and just watch your back around him."
