The next three weeks were brutal. With all the extra classes and with Christmas break coming, teachers piled on the homework. Harry did nothing but homework. No plans to stop Voldemort, no extra curricular activities for any students. Everyone was groaning and falling asleep through their meals. Added to all that, the few Slytherins who played quiddich were in the pitch on the weekends. Saturday and Sunday had been broken into four slots with each house able to use the pitch both days. The only time Harry saw Malfoy was when they slept in the same bed or in classes. He'd forgotten what sex felt like and told himself he was a horrible person for wanting to cheat on his boyfriend with his boyfriend.

Somehow Pansy and Zabini had yet to figure out who Malfoy was sleeping with or who Harry's past boyfriend was. With the homework explosion and no interaction, it wasn't hard.

Christmas break finally came and all students were able to breathe again. Harry sat at their table half falling into his pudding as he desperately tried to stay awake.

"Are we going to Hogsmeade? Some of the students are worried about their parents lying in wait to grab them." Ginny asked as she pushed her food around her plate.

Harry tried to perk up. "Are they really?'

"Yeah."

Harry stood up and walked to the middle of the room. He used his wand so everyone could hear him. "I was just told some of you are scared to leave to go to Hogsmeade."

Nods followed him around the room. "Okay, everyone who isn't about to fall asleep, this week has sucked. Maybe we can think it over tonight to see if we can stay safe."

More nods followed and he walked back to his table. "I can't take it anymore. I'm going to bed."

He saw the laughter around him but stopped frozen when Fred and George ran into the hall. "Diagon Alley was just attacked. We herded all the people into the shop so they could stay safe. The shop was okay but most of the shops on the street are trashed."

Harry whipped his head to Snape as he joined him. Harry just wanted to fall over. "It looks like Voldemort isn't going to be quiet for much longer."

"Fuck, I'm exhausted. We need to make sure we have rooms available. Did they take anyone?"

"Yeah, but it was really dark. Fred was jerking people off the street into the shop and I was throwing hexes and supplies at the death eaters so I can't tell you anything."

Harry nodded and sat down in the floor. If there were hostages, they were probably in the Manor. They couldn't get to them without a fight. He could apparate in but Malfoy would have a fit.

"Dobby!"

Dobby popped up. Harry let the exhaustion take him and stayed in the floor.

"Dobby, can you contact all the house elves at the Manor. See if they can grab anyone in Malfoy's dungeon then come and stay here at Hogwarts. If they say they can't defy their master, tell them Draco Malfoy, the true heir of Malfoy Manor, demands they save the hostages and come be safe at Hogwarts."

"Speaking on my behalf, Potter?"

"Do you disagree?"

Malfoy snorted.

Harry thought about just laying back and falling asleep. "Tired, Potter?"

Harry nodded then pulled up his legs and rested his head on his knees. Snape was talking to Dobby going over what he should do as Harry fell asleep in the middle of the great hall with everyone talking around him.

Harry woke up being carried bridal style to his rooms. "What the hell Malfoy?"

"Shut up, Potter. You passed out in the floor. This is the least of your problems."

Harry rolled his eyes and was too tired to argue. He curled back into Malfoy and fell back asleep.

He woke with Malfoy wrapped around him. He grabbed his wand, five am. He groaned and slipped over Malfoy and out the bed. Knowing he would be the only one awake, he grabbed clothes and walked to the showers in his boxers.

He showered and returned to his room. Malfoy had curled into his pillow but hadn't moved. Harry stripped smirking and climbed into bed with him. Malfoy stirred turning around and curling into him. Harry reached down cupping him. Malfoy moaned and arched into his hand. Harry moved sliding out of Malfoy's grip and slid down his body. Malfoy was waking slowly.

Harry slowly slid his boxers down careful to not wake him then swallowed him. Malfoy arched and began to mumble in his sleep. Harry smiled as the curled his tongue. Malfoy jolted out of sleep and took one look at Harry.

"Fuck… mmm…. Need."

Harry moved letting Malfoy's cock slip form his lips. "What do you need?"

Harry conjured lube and slid a finger inside Malfoy.

Malfoy hissed and opened his legs. "Inside me… Need you inside me."

Harry curled his finger and watched Malfoy arched and push against his hand. "Stop teasing me. Get in me now!"

He didn't have to be told twice. He moved slamming into Malfoy. Malfoy screamed arched off the bed then moved his legs before rising up and slammed himself down again. Harry almost lost it. He stopped steadying his breath as Malfoy squirmed under him.

"Move!"

Harry prayed he didn't blow and pulled back slamming into Malfoy's sweet spot. They both groaned and Harry leaned over gripping the headboard. Malfoy came after a few thrusts. Harry jerked as Malfoy tightened around him and he filled him before falling on the bed beside him.

Malfoy moved and winced. Harry had to laugh. "You shouldn't have been so eager."

Malfoy looked at him and frowned. Harry laughed and called Dobby. He whispered something to Dobby which made his eyes open like saucers then he left with a pop. He came back a few minutes later and handed Harry a small jar. Harry thanked him then waited for him to leave.

As soon as they were alone, Harry moved the blankets and began to massage the oil into Malfoy's abused skin. "Did you do this for him?"

Harry's hand stopped but he began to move again. "No, he usual did it for me. Draco doesn't bottom."

Malfoy turned back around and looked at him. "Because of what you told me."

Harry nodded. "I won't push him to do it and I never will."

Malfoy slid down in the bed. "I'm glad you get to do something with me that will be just ours."

Harry nodded and smiled then laid back down. "Me too."

Malfoy moved without flinching this time and rolled Harry over to him. They laid in bed Malfoy running his fingers over Harry's swollen tummy feeling the small movements below his fingers.

"I could stay here like this forever." Malfoy's voice broke Harry from his daydream.

Harry hated himself but half of him could too. Half of him could stay here in this world and never look back. Tears ran down his face. Malfoy moved wiping the tear from his cheek.

"There is a part of me that wishes for this too. I feel like I don't deserve Draco because half of me is completely here with you now."

"You will find him. I just want you to keep me there." Malfoy's hand went to his heart. "Just keep a piece of me with you. That is all I wish from you."

Harry leaned over and kissed him. "You're already there and no one can take that away."

They stayed in bed holding each other until seven. Malfoy headed to the shower as Harry got dressed. Dobby checked on him before he went to the great hall. He was one of the first people there. Students began to fill up seats as Snape joined him with Charlie.

"Did the house elves make it here?"

Charlie laughed. "You should have seen the commotion. People kept popping in and then all Malfoy's elves stood waiting for orders. Snape got Malfoy to come down and he ordered them to help around the kitchen or help Dobby do whatever Dobby does."

"Did they save everyone?"

"Yes."

"Did Voldemort have Ollivander?"

Both men gaped at him. "How did you know that?"

"I saved him in my world too."

"Do you know why he had him?"

"We have the same wand core and he wanted to know what happened to the elder wand."

Snape snarled. "It's fucking kindling now since you snapped it."

"Yes, daddy. I snapped the elder wand. Seriously, would you really want to use that thing? It's called the death stick."

Snape just frowned at him. "Harry, you could have used it against him."

"You know the atom bomb was not meant to be what it was either."

Snape snarled. "You put yourself more at risk."

Harry laughed. "Do you remember the conversation we had in the hospital wing? Do you really think I should be playing with that wand?"

Snape studied him. "Probably not."

Harry just nodded. "Some things should be left alone. Power over all wands is too much. I don't want it."

The rest of the table began to fill up and their conversation stopped. Harry ate and watched Charlie flirting with Snape. Snape was just grinning at him but for Snape, he might as well be dry humping him.

Malfoy ran his hand over Harry's beneath the table and he smiled back at him.

Harry waited until most of the students were eating breakfast before he walked to the middle of the great hall and tabled the Hogsmeade issue.

No one had thought of anything to keep them truly safe. They could go but why risk students getting attack or taken home. They decided to stay. Hermione mentioned owl ordering from Hogsmeade. It wasn't the best but they could still get their shopping done. Harry proposed asking the vendors to come to Hogwarts. They could bring some stuff with them and talk to students to see what could be sent later. Dumbledore volunteered to go speak to the shop owners in Hogsmeade.

Dumbledore promised to alert the students when he returned.

Harry wanting the fresh air decided to visit Hagrid after breakfast. Hagrid had the unicorns out in his yard, thank Merlin. Harry spent most of the day petting a small foul who had decided to follow him around. He was met by a centaur on his way back to the castle. Neville walked with him as he spoke to him. Death eaters were seen on the boarder of the school along with ministry Aurors. Harry nodded and thanked him. As he left, he explained the portkeys he'd given to the goblins and asked if he would want some for all the centaurs. If they were in danger they could portkey into the school and the shield charms might make a difference if they were attacked by Voldemort or the ministry.

They argued for half an hour before the centaur relented.

Harry told him to send the amount he need to Bill and he would have them as soon as possible.

Harry wrote a note to Bill as he was headed back to the school. Fleur's presence had kept Bill almost floating since her arrival. Harry didn't think Bill and Charlie would mind helping him make more. He charmed the note to float to Bill and headed back inside.

The house elves had put up Christmas decorations while he was outside. Smaller students were helping decorate while older students sat back and watched. It was starting to feel like Christmas.

Harry could see the vendor from the sweet shop setting up. He ran back to his room and grabbed his money pouch. He joined the others that were buying sweets. He bought way too much and talked to the vendors that were there about presents with the other students. This idea ended up being more fun than shopping.

He found presents for everyone and set it up so they would be delivered on Christmas. The owners were even going to wrap everything. Best shopping trip ever.

Malfoy and Ginny joined him when he rounded on Fred and George who were taking orders as well. He flipped through the list and found a few more things to order and laughed while Fred jumped on a table and began to demonstrate some of the new things they had made. Filch was screaming all their products were banned until his favorite ghost chased him from the great hall. Peeves loved Fred and George.

Harry fell asleep after dinner on the table and found himself being carried to bed by Malfoy again. Pregnancy was really taking it out on him. He couldn't keep his eyes open.

Christmas break passed quickly. They all huddle around the fire at night laughing in the Slytherin common room. Snape and Charlie even joined them a few of the nights.

Christmas Eve Harry woke to Malfoy thrashing in his sleep. Harry jerked him out of sleep quickly. It took Malfoy a while to wake up. When he did, his eyes met Harry and he broke down.

Harry held him until it passed.

"What did you dream about?"

"I watched him take you away."

Harry's heart dropped. Fuck they avoided this topic.

"I'm sorry."

Malfoy reached down rubbing his hand over Harry's stomach and didn't speak. "I need a minute."

Malfoy stood dressed and left the room. Harry listened to the door click and fucking broke. He didn't hold back the tears or the waves of nausea. He cried until he made himself sick and leaned over and puked over the side of the bed. Dobby came then and cleaned up. Dobby took one look at him and wrapped him in his arms and held him.

"Dobby, I love them both so much. What am I suppose to do?"

"Master Harry. You should love them. Just love them."

"Fuck!" Harry swore but let Dobby rock him before he started handing him the God forsaken potions.

Dobby brought Harry breakfast and he ate on autopilot in his room. He tried to hide the fact that he was crying but he was passed that now. There was no hiding the puffy funness that was going on with is face.

Draco came back into his room before lunch time. He took one look at Harry and pulled him out of the chair and just held him. "I'm such an ass."

Harry shook his head. "I'm sorry."

Draco rubbed his back as they stood there. "I keep dreaming about how you will be gone. I'm selfish. I should be focused on the time we have together. No more sadness. Voldemort cursed you but gave us a gift instead. We got to love each other. It has to be enough."

Harry nodded. He didn't feel like he was given a gift. He felt like he was going to have half his soul ripped out and left here with Malfoy. Malfoy would be his horcrux.

"Do you want to just eat here and meet everyone for dinner?"

Harry nodded.

"I'll let everyone know we are doing something and we will meet them at dinner."

Malfoy walked from the room and Harry called Dobby and asked if he'd bring them food. Dobby came back as Malfoy was returning. They sat in the floor with Harry between his legs. They ate then Malfoy rubbed his stomach and they stared at the fire until dinner.

They made their way down to dinner and were greeted by everyone. Fred and George were throwing Weasley products around to laughing students. Fireworks were going off periodically. Filch was in the corner being guarded by Mrs. Norris. He'd either fainted from all the commotion or was stunned. Students walked over his body as they headed for seats excited for the feast to begin.

More tables had been hauled in to support the growing numbers filing into Hogwarts. It was truly packed and everyone was enjoying themselves. Harry took the open seat at their table between Snape and Malfoy and watched as the chaos ensued. The atmosphere was so tangibly happy that the spirit began to rub off on him. He laughed and joined George when he started singing Lady Gaga.

Fred jumped in with them and had several of the other students join them. Someone found the music and flooded it around the room. Several horrified people stared shocked when Harry dragged Snape away from the table and began to grind against him and Charlie.

After that, chaos reined. Music was blasted. People ate or danced between tables. Harry saw fire whiskey bottles being passed around. The teachers gave up trying to control what was going on and joined in or sat back and stared horrified.

Minerva joined them with a bottle of whiskey. Snape pulled out a deck of muggle playing cards and a game of poker began. Harry was laughing as Neville dragged him back on the dance floor and he was sandwiched between Neville and Malfoy with Zabini shooting in and out between them. Pansy and Ginny refusing to be outdone joined in on the insanity dragging several other male students with them.

Fred released more fireworks as George began passing out mystery candy. It got all kinds of insane after that.

Finally around two am the music stopped and everyone headed back to their dorms. Minerva had been labeled the new Hogwarts card shark. Snape was officially drunk and thrown over Charlie's shoulder as he was hauled to the dungeons groping Charlie's ass the entire way.

Harry dropped into bed with a tipsy Malfoy.

"Holy shit, I hope someone got pictures of Snape over Charlie's shoulder."

Malfoy pulled out the small digital camera. "I bought this and had it sent a month ago. It was the first time I had a reason to use it."

Harry laughed. "I can't wait to see those pictures."

Malfoy held up the camera and snapped one of Harry. Harry grabbed the camera. Malfoy moved behind him and he took a picture of them both. Malfoy wrapped around him his hands possessively wrapped around Harry's middle.

"Now you can have a piece of me here."

Malfoy took the camera and placed it on the bedside table then placed his hand over Harry's heart. "This is the only place I need to be."

Harry turned and took his lips. They kissed before sliding into bed.

Beating on the door woke them both. Malfoy scrunched down in the bed as Pansy ran into the room like her hair was on fire.

"Harry, wake up its Christmas."

Harry moaned and looked around the room. "Fine, I'm getting up she witch. Give me a few to motivate myself. Merlin, what fucking time is it."

"Eight. We are all going to open presents then go down for breakfast. Dobby promised us French toast."
Harry sat up. "I'm up."

Pansy nodded then strode from the room shutting the door. Harry looked over as Malfoy buried himself more in the warm covers.

"We almost got busted."

Malfoy accidentally ran his hand over Harry's morning issue. "Oh hell no! She will be back and I can't be inside you, or on my knees or vise versa when she runs through the door."

Malfoy leaned over mouthing Harry's pajamas. "Shit…. Fuck…."

Malfoy moved jerking the fabric back and swallowed Harry. Harry fell back and came after two minutes. He snarled at the blond in front of him after he came out of his sex induced comma.

"Merry Christmas, Potter."

Harry thumped him on the head. "Idiot."

"But your idiot."

Harry just thumped him again. "Fine!"

Harry moved turning his body and returned the favor.

Malfoy was still laying on the bed pajamas around his knees as Harry began to open his presents. Pansy's voice could be heard and Harry snickered as Malfoy ripped up his pants and ran for his stack of presents.

Pansy ran through the door as Malfoy's seat hit the floor.

"Oh, that's nice opening your presents with Harry."

"I'm nice." Malfoy snarled.

Pansy laughed. "Yes, Draco, how could we think otherwise?"

Pansy joined them as they opened their presents. Harry found the one he bought for Draco and put it in his desk. Malfoy watched him and Harry saw the hurt in his eyes. He whispered I love you.

This was so hard.

He'd gotten Malfoy snitches. They were training snitches for professional quiddich players. Malfoy was grinning when he saw them. Harry found the gift from Malfoy. It was a picture album with pictures he'd gotten from other students and ones he'd sneaked himself. Harry understood. It was something he would be able to take with him and remember him by. Harry held the book and flipped through each page as Pansy joined them. They laughed over some of the pictures. He even had a few of himself screaming at Fudge.

Pansy left them as Harry was towards the end. Harry put down the book and pulled out something from his desk. It was a bracelet. He slid it over Malfoy's wrist. "I got you the snitches but this is something more for us."

The bracelet was set with gold links. There was a single gold circle in the middle with two snakes wrapped around each other. Inside the snakes, soulmates was written.

Draco looked down at the bracelet and tear rolled down his cheek he ignored it and handed Harry an ankle bracelet. He slid it on Harry's ankle. It was a snake with one diamond eye and one emerald.

"I thought of us when I saw it and had the gems set."

"It's gorgeous."

They kissed and pulled away as Pansy stormed back into the room. "How many presents do you have?"

Harry held up the present she had given him. "I was enamored by your gift."

Pansy preened. "I thought you might like it. I was shopping and saw them and couldn't help myself. Everyone needs several cashmere jumpers. Now come on, French toast."

Harry dressed as Malfoy went to dump his stuff in his room and get dressed as well. Harry met Pansy down in the common room but she dragged him away before Malfoy could follow them.

The great hall was filled with laughter as people filed in eating. Their table was filled with French toast. Other students stopped by stealing some as they left. They all laughed as more appeared. Dobby was kept hopping that morning.

Snape was groaning when he entered the great hall. He collapsed on the table and laid his head in an empty plate. "How drunk was I?"

Harry laughed. "Drunk enough you were feeling up Charlie as you were leaving and getting on the dance floor with me unforced or without being threatened. I must say Snape. You are a BIG boy."

Ginny spat out her juice across the table as Neville's mouth dropped open.

Snape looked up at him then put his head back on the table. "You better be really glad I still have a hangover."

"Huge." Harry repeated.

Snape snarled.

"I'm just saying Charlie is a lucky man."

"I will cut you."

Harry just laughed and grabbed another piece of toast.

Screams filled the room as goblins began to pop up everywhere. Harry stood up ignoring his toast and ran to Griphook. He kneeled looking him over.

"I guess you are all right. What happened?"

"You were right. He came to Gringotts. The wards Bill added kept him out long enough for everyone to get out but Gringotts has been taken."

Harry swore. Magic whipped out making several people step back. He was so mad. "It's Christmas, Christmas. What a grade a douche bag. Damn it."

Snape approached Harry slowly. "Calm down."

Harry nodded and closed his eyes trying desperately to rein his power in. He finally got it under control and opened his eyes.

"This blows." Harry turned back to Griphook. "We need to find somewhere for everyone."

Dobby popped up behind them. "Dobby on it. I've been cleaning out the lower levels with the Malfoy elves. We made rooms for everyone."

Harry turned back to Griphook. "If anyone needs anything, tell Dobby. We will see what we can do. Why don't you guys have breakfast first?"

Several of the Goblins looked around like they didn't trust Harry. A first year Ravenclaw walked up to a goblin beside her and motioned to her table. "You can sit with us. We have room."

Everyone moved over squishing in. Tables and chairs were conjured for everyone to be able to sit. After everyone was beginning to eat, music floated around the great hall. Everyone listened. Fawkes flew into the hall and began to sing along.

"We've strengthened the wards." Harry spoke closing his eyes and listening with everyone else.

Harry stood eyes closed as Fawkes landed beside him and bowed. Harry saw none of this or the students and goblins looking at him in utter awe. When the song ended, Harry opened his eyes and saw Fawkes. He jumped in Harry's arms as Harry cradled him like a baby and brought him back to their table. Harry stroked him until Fawkes fell asleep in his arms. Harry leaned back on whoever was sitting behind him, which happened to be Snape, and fell asleep with Fawkes still cuddled in his arms.

Soft hands shook him awake. Fawkes was still sleeping in Harry's lap.

"We are all headed to the dorms." Pansy spoke.

"I'll be right behind you."

Everyone nodded and walked towards the Slytherin common room. Harry ran his hands down Fawkes feathers and watched her shiver under his hands. He stroked her sleek skin until she woke up and flew away. Snape turned to him with Charlie as Snape threw up the silencing charm.

"What do you want to do?"

Harry blew out a breath. "Nothing, the goblins would have done as much as they can. He will have only gotten into the Lestrange vault. I'm sure he will know what the hell we are doing as soon as he sees his cup. There is no more hiding now. He's coming."

Snape ran his hands over the back of his neck. "This is moving too fast or not fast enough."

"Try doing the shit twice and then talk about bullshit. Seriously, how many times do I have to kill this fucker for him to die?"

They sat in silence. Snape finally spoke again. "What do you think he will do next?"

"The ministry."

Rita ran into the room, her hair flying around her head as she ran to the middle of the room. "The ministry has fallen."

Harry just groaned and face planted into the table. "I was hoping I was wrong."

Everyone sat quietly. No one said a word. Harry swore again. He didn't want to do this. He didn't want to do this. Fake it, he demanded of himself.

Harry rose up as Snape released the charm. Harry moved to the middle of the room.

"I know this is awful. I know most of you are scared. It is all right to be scared. If you're scared, it means you will think before you do something stupid. If we weren't scared, I would be worried. Hogwarts wards were already formidable. Today, when we showed our beliefs in equality, Hogwarts heard us. Right now, we are unified. The goblins are here with us and safe from Voldemort. The magical creatures in the forest are here in Hogwarts grounds protected. Please, everyone take a minute to breathe. We will get through this. All we have to do now is kill Nagini then Voldemort."

Harry laughed then. "I know that is like saying let's move a mountain. But, we can't think like that. It is one big snake and one man with a huge ego. We can do this."

Harry waited until everyone calmed down. "We talked about this the first time I asked for peace. I told you students, teachers and the order fought off Voldemort. We knew this was coming. He will be coming. The battle of Hogwarts will damn us or save us. We need to start dueling club again. He could be here tomorrow or next year. I need volunteers to help with supply runs if we start running low on food and we need to expect more families pouring in to seek sanctuary. Hogwarts is about to become ground zero."

Already students were moving. "I ask you to go to Minerva. I'm sure she has ideas on what we need to be doing. All our extra classes still need to continue but I ask the student teachers to take time each class and discuss and update on our situation here. If we are running low on food, I ask for volunteers to help Sprout with gardening. If we are running low on space, houses should double up and make room for families. I'm sure we can conjure beds. I also ask for you to think about what we want from our ministry. Since the ministry is no more, its time we began to take a stand. I want us to think of what is wrong. I think the Wizegamot is laughable. I think there should be someone from every race on the council with one wizard from an old wizarding family and one raised in the muggle world. I think we should implement that today."

Harry walked to Griphook. "Can you take that honorary place for now?"

To say Griphook was thrown was a fucking laugh. He nodded his head.

"Dumbledore can you please speak to the centaurs and ask who they want for a representative?"

Dumbledore was grinning and nodded. "I think for right now we are going to use one person for every house on the council. I hope each house chooses wisely. You will have a lot of responsibility and will have all students, professors and families coming to you to solve problems and make sure all student teachers are kept up to date so all students understand what is going on. Dobby."

Dobby appeared. "Dobby, will you be the house elf representative?"

Dobby grinned.

"Someone go get Lupin. He is going to be our werewolf."

Snape got up and strode out of the room.

"Minerva, will you be our animagus representative."

Minerva stood up and bowed. Harry just grinned back at her.

"I ask now the students and refuges if this is fair. If you don't agree, that is okay."

The shouting started immediately. Over and over it rang through the halls. Students who'd been in other parts of the castle filed inside. Over and over it was chanted.

"VIVA REVOLUTION!"

They all stopped when the singing flooded the hall.

"I'll be damned. Hogwarts approves again."