Harry had been back in class for a week and it had been torture, he was getting looks from everyone, and very few of his own friends were friendly. He found himself hanging out with Draco and his friends, and he knew it was causing more talk, for now people were saying he was a snake. Harry was trying not to worry his dad, but Severus had found some of the notes Harry got in his bag. He had spoken to Lucius, and made sure Harry would have a place at Beauxbautons, if things got too bad. Transfer students were not unknown, but usually not mid year, but Fleur's father was on the board, and the Delacaurs were happy to speak for Harry.

The quidditch game, which Severus and Draco did come to, and the ability to leave campus, helped, but even quidditch practice Harry started to dread. Three weeks into the school year, Harry was with Draco in the head's tower, when the last painful push, came, to drive him from the school.

Draco looked around. "I must have left the book for our charms essay down in the sitting room. Hold on."

Harry shook his head."I'll get it."

There were two sets of stairs from a small shared common room, leading to the bedroom and bathroom of each head. Harry stopped before he got down stairs, and he heard Hermione and Ron talking, the two of them were before the fire in the sitting room. Harry and Draco had been here all day, Severus' house elf had brought food for them, so they would be able to get the work done. He assumed they did not know Harry was here.

Ron kissed her. "You know I am so relieved he doesn't live in the dorms. I wish he would just fucking re-sort already. I can't stand he always sits near me."

Hermione calmed him."He is spending more time with the Slytherins, and like you said he is not in the dorms any more. Not around to copy off me any more."

For a moment Harry almost turned and headed back up, he knew he should not listen, and he didn't want to hear what thy said. For some reason he stayed put though, and he knew he needed to hear what they were saying, but he already knew deep down. He had seen the looks, and he knew some of the notes were from Ron at least.

Hermione shocked him. "You know when Albus asked us to befriend him on the train I was so excited. But he is making us a laughing stock now."

Ron agreed with her."I mean I never cared too much about the danger, it was kind of cool. But people are stating to think we're snakes like him."

As Harry listened to them talk, he just wanted to flee, but he could not move from the spot he was on. He wanted to move, hearing them talk about Albus talking to them both before school began, and asking them to ensure Harry became friends with the right kind, made him sick. He at least found some comfort that the other Weasleys hadn't known, Harry was shaken badly. He knew the old man had played with his life, but this was too much for him.

Draco had been worried, he was not sure what was keeping Harry, and had come down to find him. Draco was about to say something, when he over heard some, and he understood why Harry was there. He had never liked those two, he felt Ron used Harry for his fame, but for Harry to hear like this, was too much.

Ron's head popped up for he heard Draco on the stairs, and saw them both. "See I told you he was as bad as his father. The junior dungeon bat was spying on us."

Hermione cut him off. "Harry I don't know what you heard, but Ron was just blowing off some steam. You know we both consider you to be like a brother to us."

He could not take it any more, and fled through thee painting hole, Draco following hot on his tale. He didn't stop until he got home, and a confused Remus and Severus watched as Harry stumbled past them into his room, and warded his doors. How shaken he was, and his tears, had been clear enough. Severus sent a concerned look at Remus, and knew they needed to give him space for now, but they turned their attention to Draco.

Draco explained all he knew. "He didn't speak at all, he just fled down here. He was listening for nearly ten minutes before I came."

Severus was spitting mad. "That old coot convinced people to befriend him? He was so desperate to keep me and my son apart."

He knew he would likely have over looked James, at least a bit, if Harry had been in his house. He was still not sure he could have cared for Harry rally, believing his wife cheated on him, but he had an open door policy with his house. He would have had a chance to know Harry was abused, and Albus could not have that.

Remus looked to the door. "I think it is time we have Lucius arrange a move for us. Staying here will do nothing but hurt him more."

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Harry was curled up in bed when the door opened, he knew they would come, he was surprised it took so long. He had never been too good at wards, and Remus could bring down almost any wards, and he knew Draco would have told them. Remus sunk down onto the bed with him, and Severus took the chair, but he came close, a step he hadn't that summer. Harry could not look at them, he had tears running down his cheeks, and refused to show them, he was supposed to be strong.

Remus held his arms. "Harry, I know this hurts, I am so sorry cub. You know there are people who truly care though."

Harry tried to turn his face away. "I know."

Harry was coaxed into telling all he heard, and both men were boiling over, even worse then when Draco had told them. They reminded Harry of Neville and Luna, the other Weasleys, his quidditch buddies, and his new friends. There were people out there, who truly cared about him.

Severus spoke. "Harry I know you didn't want to, unless it was dangerous, but I think you should transfer to Beauxbautons. They have a place for you.'

Harry looked up. "Are you guys coming?"

They had originally planned to live at the Malfoy home near the school, and Harry could have them close, but plans changed. It turned out the potions teacher there did not find the time to make potions for the school as Severus did here, and offered him a place. He would work for the school and for hospitals as he did here in the summer, but it would allow him an apartment at school. Remus could live with them, Madam Maxime assured them, and suggested he could help tutor some senior classes, and their current charms teacher was looking to retire in a few years. Harry could either live in a dorm, or with them, like here.

Remus stopped Harry when he asked about his job. "I took my job here to be with you, I am happy to write. This is a chance for you to be a normal student finally."

Harry knew he was not famous there, and he would not have the looks. He nodded. "When can we go?"

They had some what expected more of a fight, for Harry had not wanted to leave unless at risk, but they knew the pain he was in. It would take a few days, but they would be in France in time for Harry to start October there, for they would not have him start until two Mondays from now. They would need time to move, and for records to be sent, and to ensure Harry could access his money abroad. They would wait to tell Albus till the last moment, so he could not try anything.

Severus actually kissed Harry. "You might not be ready for dad, but you are my son. And I would give up anything for you. I want you safe, but also happy."