Two days after he had left school Harry was set to leave for Malfoy manor, or as set as he could imagine being. He knew Andromeda and Ted were extremely busy right now with work and had taken the two days off to be there for Harry. And he reminded himself that his godfather would be released soon enough as well. But it still seemed odd to him that he would be living with the Malfoys for the summer. He knew Lucius and Draco had been spies, he still did not know them and was not sure he trusted them all that much. Narcissa had been a true Death Eater and had received the kiss along with her sister Bella, Andromeda the only one on their side. Draco had never been on good terms with his mother and Lucius had his suspicions she had tried to kill their son more then once, something Severus told Harry. He assured Harry that Lucius and Draco would welcome him.
Severus had explained that while Harry would have to remain a Gryffindor for he could not re-sort without blowing his cover, Draco and his friends were willing to over look that. Lucius would make sure that Harry could live with Remus instead of in the dorms, for it was allowed if you had a parent who was on the staff. With time Harry would be allowed to reveal the truth and they knew it would be safer for Harry outside of Gryffindor, besides not having people spying on him. Not to mention the simple fact that after not having family for so long, it would be nice for Harry to be close with Remus, and Tonks when the two were wed.
Harry had one last breakfast with Andromeda and Ted who he had got to know real well. Andromeda reminded him that he would be coming from time to time for the world needed to believe he was living there. Besides he was family thanks to Sirius and he would always have a place there with them.
Andromeda kissed him before he left. "You are welcome back here anytime and when Dori and your dad get married you know you'll be our grandson."
Ted nodded and hugged the boy. "Adopted cousin or honorary step grandson, you know you're a Black my boy. We'll expect you to visit even after this summer."
Assuring the couple who until two days ago he had never even met but who he felt close to now, that he agreed with all of that, he left with Tonks. They had bonded over talk of Sirius for Andromeda had so many stories of her cousin when they were growing up but it had gone further. He could tell the couple cared about him and as they apparated to Malfoy manor Tonks confirmed that and said her parents would be happy if Harry considered them grandparents when her and Remus wed. She said they would settle for Aunt and Uncle, as she knew he would never call her Mom, but he was definitely a member of their family. For Harry who until recently all he had was the Dursleys, he would be happy to have grandparents, though he was sure he would continue with Aunt and Uncle as titles.
Malfoy Manor was even more imposing then Harry had imagined, some huge Gothic manor with four wins which made Grimmauld look like a shack. He had been told there were a pitch and stables as well as muggle conveniences added since the war like an entertainment centre and pool. If nothing else, he would never be bored.
Lucius was waiting for him in the doorway. "Welcome Harry, I know you were a bit cautious about this but I promise that we don't bite."
Harry laughed a bit. "I really appreciate you taking me in, and all the help with my money and with Remus. I mean the private room you paid for meant a lot."
Ushering him inside Lucius reminded him Sirius and Harry were his family by marriage. He may have been forced into an arranged marriage with a woman who he never loved and had helped capture and had over for the kiss, but he had embraced her family. Draco did not have family on his side to reach out to and in the last few months he had made peace with Andromeda before the war had even ended and of course Sirius. He had worked with the man and Tonks while in the Order as he had been a spy of course as log as Severus had been, even if Harry had not known until recently.
Harry was shown into a bedroom up on the second floor next to Draco's and across from Severus, told the room on his other side was ready for Remus when he was okay. The room was in Slytherin colors and Lucius offered to change them over but Harry stopped him.
Harry admitted. "Green was always one of my favourite colours growing up. I know I have to remain red and gold at school but I can take the green."
Lucius smiled. "How about we allow the elves to settle you in? Draco and a few of his friends are outside and I am sure you could join them on the pitch."
Suddenly a bit nervous Harry was not sure what would happen. He reminded himself that he had thought hanging out with Draco would be good for him. If nothing else Draco could show him how to get good revenge, even the twins had said the same thing to him. With Draco and his Dad at school and the twins an owl away he thought that he would likely be able to find a way of getting revenge on his former friends without blowing his cover. Besides he was going to live here all summer, he would have to face Draco some time and he assumed that Draco's friends would be around a lot as well.
Severus shared a look with Lucius as they took him down to the pitch. Like Remus they were concerned for Harry had not had a melt down since the night Sirius died. He had his entire world turned upside down and he seemed to be holding it together a bit too well. They knew he would break eventually and would need the support of someone but for now they thought it would be good if he settled into his life here and perhaps started to work on making some new friends and support.
Draco eyed Harry as he came over with Blaise and Pansy, Harry relieved they were the only two there, not the goons. "Got here I see."
Harry snorted. "If you have to ask that I can see why always beat you on the quidditch pitch, your eyesight must need some work."
There were a few jokes made at Harry's expense about him and being a lion but Harry gave as good as he got. Lucius and Severus were watching and thought with relief Harry would fit in well enough with Draco and his friends. It was a shame that they could not have Harry re-sorted in the fall, at least not until it was safe for Harry to admit he knew the truth. But they hoped when all the emotions and problems Harry had been hiding from since he lost his godfather and found out all the lies, came crashing down on him, he would be able to rely on them and not just Remus, to help him deal with it all.
Lucius clapped Severus on the back and steered him inside. "Enough worrying about our new ward for now. Some flying and banter with the boys will do him good."
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Draco had been a bit surprised when he found out Harry was coming to live with them that summer but he had understood. He thought Harry was cool enough, in spite of being a lion that is and he thought away from his little groupies he would probably be not bad to hang out with. He had not been that shocked to find out that Harry's friends had been lying to him and always thought that Gryffindor had the loyalty of a stick. It would at least make the summer interesting to say the least, and his friends like Blaise and Pansy, well the later his girlfriend, had been willing to come over and perhaps hang out with him. Crabbe and Goyle would to but both were dealing with the fact that like Draco, they had lost a parent to the kiss and were both away right now. Theo and Daphne had been the only ones their age who had supported their Death Eater parents and would have gone that way.
Harry turned out to be pretty quick on his feet and he passed the little test the three Slytherins had given him. Draco admitted Harry could have perhaps been a good Slytherin. He knew Harry could not re-sort for of course his relationship with the Malfoys had to remain a secret for now but he would not be opposed to hanging out with him in the fall either. Harry had a number of good qualities including the access to some of the best prank supplies ever.
Pansy looked at Harry before they went in for dinner. "I assume we could hang out with you, but we really need to see to that hair and perhaps your eyesight as well."
Harry groaned when he heard her. "If being friends with you guys means I get to become your Barbie doll, maybe I should reconsider."
Though he had sounded serious Harry did laugh and he admitted he had a new wardrobe coming his way from the tailors. Harry utterly refused to let them grow out his hair for him though but Pansy was heard to make a comment bout she would have it grown out before the summer was over. Draco snorted and told Harry he might as well give in for his girlfriend could be stubborn as a Malfoy about certain things and fashion was one of them oddly enough.
Draco turned to Harry when the others were gone after dinner. "Past the test, I guess you can hang out with us. Maybe we can help you out a bit in the fall."
Harry smirked at him. "Well the twins did think you could give me a hand. I men who better to help me get revenge then the Slytherins."
Though they were not sure the boys planning pranks which could end up with trouble was the best idea, Lucius reminded Severus that Draco knew he could pull pranks as long as a teacher was not the target. And right now Harry having a some what healthy outlet for his feelings of betrayal, would do him some good.