Hey guys! I am so sorry for taking so long with the chapter! I posted a oneshot (which wasn't too popular, but I might repost if anyone wants me to) and I accidentally gave it the wrong rating. It got taken off and my account frozen for a couple day. Great, isn't it? Anyways, I'm so happy that everyone's enjoying the story and KEEP REVIEWING! I love it when you do. Enjoy! :)
"Mm, Draco," Harry mumbled sleepily as he snuggled into Draco's chest. "I'm happy I'm here with you."
"I'm happy I'm here with you too Harry." And after pressing a small kiss on Harry's forehead, Draco let sleep take him once more.
And that was how they spent the following month. Most days consisted of Severus and Draco teaching Harry everything that a pureblood heir must know, and afterwards Lucius would discuss with him details about the case concerning the Dursley's. After the first night Harry and Draco had tried to sleep in their own rooms, but Harry couldn't sleep and made use of the door in his room that went to Draco's. He hasn't slept alone since. Lucius and Severus of course were not blind and could tell exactly what was going on with the boys. However, they also knew that it was best to let things be, so they let the boys become close to each other. Also, if Tom had found out that they tried to separate his son from his mate, they would most likely be turned to ash very, very quickly. Rumors were beginning to spread that Tom was alive somewhere in northern Europe. If this was true, then Lucius knew exactly where to look for him.
"Do you think they're ready?" Severus and Lucius were sitting in Lucius' study drinking tea in silence when Lucius asked the question.
"What do you mean, Luc?" Somewhere outside the manor an owl called to its mate in the still night.
"What I mean is that our boys are going to Hogwarts in the morning and they are going to be in the goat's lair! Right under Dumbledore's nose! What if he finds out that Harry knows who his real father is? Or what if Draco and Harry go into different houses? Draco would throw the tantrum of the century and you know it! And the bond! What if it starts acting up? People will ask question and talk and Dumbledore will-"
"It will be fine Lucius," Severus calmly put his hand on his lover's shoulder to calm him down. "I will be there watching over them. I promise the old goat won't put his grimy hands on Harry or Draco."
"Of course," Lucius said in a very businesslike manner as he recomposed himself from his mini breakdown. "I will Harry into our temporary legal custody until I find Tom, and you will watch over the boys. Everything will be perfect. Come here." Lucius gestured for Severus to sit on his lap.
Once Severus was situated, he began to talk. "I love how protective you are over Harry. I think it's really adorable. And have you seen that boy? He's a Slytherin no doubt about it. The bond won't act up until they are ready for it, you know that. Until then they'll just be two boys who are great friends and are overly attached to one another. They'll fall in love and then the bond will push them even closer. But not until they're ready."
Lucius sighed. "I know, but I just hope they're not ready until they're at least 48. Draco is my son, my little baby boy. And Harry, I've already grown so attached to him! I love him just as I love Draco."
"It'll be fine. I promise."
And with that the two lovers fell asleep in the study, embracing each other tightly as they worried about what the future might hold.
"Harry! Harry, wake up!" Draco shook the small body in his bed gently. He didn't want to disturb him because he looked so peaceful, like an angel. But he also knew that Harry was going to take forever getting ready for Hogwarts and the train was going to leave in 4 hours.
"Mmmm… I don't want to get up, I want to stay with you, Dray." Harry latched onto Draco's arm as he snuggled more deeply into the soft bed.
"Please, Harry. We get to go to Hogwarts today! You know-" At the word Hogwarts Harryshot out of bed and started to run across the room in his boxers.
"We're going to Hogwarts today! Yes! Finally! We're going to Hogwarts!" Harry then ran out of Draco's room and into his own to presumably get ready for Hogwarts.
Draco shook his head and proceeded to call a house elf to get his things.
"Hello Dobby. Get my luggage and take it to entrance hall of the Manor. Once you're done with that I'm sure that Harry will simply stuff everything into his luggage, so help him pack properly. I'll be with Father and Papa if you need me."
"Of course Master Draco, sir! Dobby be happy to help Master Harry! Dobby go helps him now, sir!" And with that Dobby popped off to help Harry while forgetting Draco's own luggage.
"Great," Draco muttered under his breath, and then proceeded to call another house elf. This one actually took his things were they were supposed to go.
Draco walked down to the kitchen, expecting breakfast to be served on the table. But when he walked in breakfast was at the table, but so was his mother who proceeded to attack him with hugs, kisses and hysterical crying.
"Draco! My baby! My baby boy is all grown up! I just can't believe it! How did this happen? My little boy is going to Hogwarts!" Narcissa had her arms wrapped around poor little Draco as she sobbed, trying to not let her son go. "My baby's all grown up! Ah!"
"Narcissa dear, perhaps we should let young Draconis sit and eat instead of starving him while you whine." Lucius had pulled Narcissa away from Draco, who really had no idea what he was supposed to do with a crying women. This just made him believe more strongly in the fact that girls were weird. "Sit, Draco."
Draco sat down and began to eat. He didn't show it (because it isn't proper for a Malfoy to wear his emotions on his face) but he was extremely excited. Hogwarts sounded like to much fun! An ancient castle with mysteries and people! And the classes! All the new spells and potions that they were going to learn sounded fun and exciting! He and Harry had become quite close in the last month. It was really quite hard to believe that they had only known each other for a month; it seemed as if they had known each other since they were children.
"Father," Draco said as he looked up from his breakfast. "Where's Papa?"
Lucius, who had been comforting a still distraught Narcissa looked up and smiled. "He's already at Hogwarts."
"What? Not fair! He didn't even say goodbye!"
"That's your Papa, Draco. You know he doesn't like goodbyes. Anyways, you'll see him for the feast tonight."
Narcissa had finally started to calm down when the doors to the dining room opened and let in Harry. He was wearing classic pureblood attire of dark green almost black slacks with a matching robe. His shirt was a complementary pure black that brought out his eyes magnificently. He looked as if he had the same upbringing as Draco. Draco himself was wearing the same thing as Harry except he had shades of blue-ish grey. Harry's entrance caused Narcissa to begin her crying once more. Harry froze, unsure of what had happened and what to do. Narcissa stood up and threw herself at Harry.
"My Harry! My poor Harry! You're leaving us! Don't go! You're so young! Harry!"
With a sigh Lucius stood up once more and detached Narcissa from the frozen child. Harry then walked over to the empty chair next to Draco and sat down. Instead of getting his own food from the serving plates in front of him he chose to eat from Draco's plate. Draco, being used to this simply pushed his plate closer to Harry who began to eat his bacon happily.
Narcissa smiled at the scene in front of her. They were so cute! And to think that they were going to be bonded! The wedding! Preparations must be made! She immediately stopped her crying and a mad gleam came to her eyes.
"Whatever you're thinking, dear, please wait until the boys are gone, I believe that they would prefer if you did not fuss over them with your silly plans."
Lucius' voice sounded far and distant to her. The wedding would have a green theme to it. Not that horrible shade of bright green. Good heavens no! It would be a deep emerald green to match Harry's eyes. It would go to match Harry simply because he is the submissive in the bond. He's going to look so beautiful when he is round with child. Narcissa sighed wistfully.
Rolling his eyes at his wife's antics he said to the boys, "Come along now, Draco, Harry. We have a busy day ahead of us and-" Lucius was stopped mid-sentence at the sight of an owl he hadn't seen in 10 years. "Merlin's balls."
"Father!" Draco exclaimed, shocked to hear his father curse, something that Lucius usually left to his Papa.
Narcissa turned to look at the owl that sat innocently on the back of Harry's chair and gasped. Harry himself had stopped moving and was staring at the bird with a mixture of curiosity and trepidation. The owl gently nudged Harry's head, and Harry slowly grabbed the letter that was tied to the owl's leg.
"Well, go on Harry, open it up. It's obviously for you. But who do you know would send you an owl?" Draco was just as curious as Harry.
Carefully, Harry turned the letter over and read, "To Hadrian Alexander Riddle." He then broke the blood red seal and took out the letter. "To: my young Hadrian. I imagine you simply go by Harry, now. Your mother always called you that no matter how much I insisted that you had a proper pureblood name, Hadrian. But, no matter. I see that you are in Lucius' care, and you are about to start Hogwarts. I congratulate you. Had the fool Dumbledore gotten to you first I am afraid that all hope would have been lost. You see, many will call me Voldemort and cower in fear at the name. However, I am simply the Dark Lord, the one that wishes to unite all magic. And to you, I am your father. I only hold the deepest and greatest love for you. When Dumbledore took you and your mother, I was devastated and had no wish to live. And when I found out that my beautiful consort died, my beautiful Regulus dead at the hands of that madman, I knew I had to take my revenge. But then, I found out where Dumbledore hid you, and I went after you. That night I did not die, but my body disappeared and my soul floated in between worlds. I have finally made it back to this world, but I have been unable to regain my body. I write this letter by taking possession of some muggle I found. I must go now, but do tell Lucius to come to me in Albania in that spot. He will know what I speak of. Stay close to Draconis, he will protect you and keep you safe. You two have a deeper bond than you can currently imagine. I promise to tell you about it when you're older. Good luck at Hogwarts, and I promise to see you soon. With all my love, your Father. TMR."
Tears ran down Harry's face as he read the letter. His Father was out there and loved him. He was trying to find him! He had a family! Draco embraced Harry as he cried. Harry knew that Lucius had said that his father was out there, but it was different to hear it second hand than from the man himself.
Lucius picked up the letter and read through it. He was back! Tom was back and plans could begin once more! This was a joyous occasion. All he has to do now is go get Tom at that place. Of course he would go there. It was the place where he and Regulus would vacation. It was the place where Regulus' empty grave lay. They had never found a body to confirm Regulus' death, but all accounts said that he had been hit by the killing curse and was then knocked off the cliff. Narcissa was crying again, but this time it was tears of happiness, like Harry. Lucius chuckled as he remembered the fights Regulus and Tom would get into about what to call Harry. Regulus said Harry, Tom Hadrian. The birth certificate said Hadrian, but Regulus would insist that he needed a nickname. It was the one battle that Tom had lost.
Lucius composed himself and said, "Harry, you are not to speak about this to anyone other than Narcissa, myself, Severus or Draco. Do you understand me? You're father has plans that cannot be messed up in the slightest way. Now, let us go boys. We have a train to catch."
So did you like it? To clear some things up, there's going to be a prophesy that the parents know about that says that Harry and Draco are soul mates. The boys have no idea right now. I might give Harry a creature inheritance when he turns 16, so let me know what you think about that. (Yes, I'll be doing a time skip after we go through the important stuff in 1st year).
Who should the boys be friends with on the train ride? Blaise? Neville? Hermione? Pansy? Luna?
What house should said friends be in? Inter-house unity or no?
What is Dumbles going to think about Harry and Draco? (He doesn't know about the bond)
Will the hat try and put Harry in Gryffindor?
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