Draco settled well back into school, even if he was not in the dorms, and he was worried about his brother. He missed Beauxbautons in some ways, the food, and the muggle items like a TV and computer, but he had spent six wonderful years here. He sent owls to France all of the time, Michel and the friends he made there, would be friends for life. Harry was not opening the mail he received, from France as well as friends who were done school, like Oliver. Oliver was the only one from home who met Andre, the twins had come when Andre was kidnapped, and he knew Harry's pain. He had liked Andre, and thought him a good choice for his friend.

It was nearing the end of March and Easter, and though back to Scotland for a month, Harry was not back to class. He was beating Draco and even Hermione now, and his dad would have been proud, but for the reason Harry was doing so well. His son still spoke to them, but would not leave their rooms, or answer any letters either. Harry would not allow any of his friends to come see him, even if they were all worried about him, and wanted to help.

Severus was surprised on the weekend before Easter, when there was a knock and he saw who was there. "What are you doing here Mr. Weasley?'

Charlie was a bit worried about coming."The twins told me how bad Harry was still, and I thought I would come and see him."

Ushering the man into the room, Severus warned him he was not sure that Harry would see him, as he refused any company. The twin's letters had been read, but Draco was the one who would respond to them, knowing Harry's friends needed to know how he was doing. The twins kept in contact with Oliver and Katie, and dated Harry's other two quidditch friends, so they could pass it along.

Remus was surprised to see him, but was reminded even if he barely knew Harry before; he was with Harry when he had been on the very brink with his pain. Charlie felt some kind of bond with Harry because of it, and it brought him here, they had been so worried.

Harry appeared in the door and was surprised to see the new comer."What are you doing here?"

Charlie came over to him. "I thought you could use some new company. How about we take a walk?"

Harry was so pale, and his dads were about to speak up and recommend they could remain here, but Harry was first. He surprised his dads, when he agreed to take a walk, and his dads could not hide their relief when he said he would. Harry being cooped up down here was not good for him, he had not even had sunlight in weeks, and they were not sure if him being so pale was just because he had been so upset, and not for his health.

Charlie had come at dinner time, so they made it out of the school, without really seeing anyone along the way. Harry did not talk at all as they went, but Charlie expected that, and like the dads, he was just happy Harry would come out for a walk with him.

Charlie spoke to him as he saw Harry refuse to head near the pitch. "You can not avoid all you love. He'd want you to fly, and to use Helios."

Harry looked up at him in shock that he seemed to know."How?"

He had known how Harry got his owl, and knew it was a painful memory of the man he loved, and had lost. He had read some of the letters, no one had noticed, but he could not bring himself to use his beloved owl, it just hurt too much for him. Hedwig's death had made him reluctant to have a new owl, and Helios found him, badly abused as well, and both in need of someone to trust. He loved his owl, but it was his Christmas gift from his love, and it would take time to hold him.

Harry allowed himself to be led towards the pitch. "I know everyone is telling me Andre would want me to move on, but I don't want him to think I forgot him."

Charlie held him."I never met him but from all I heard, and not simply his death, he loved you. He would want you to laugh and smile again. Like Sirius."

Before Andre, his major loss had been Sirius; he had no memory of his mom and James. He had mourned Sirius, with the help of Remus, and now his dad, but that did not mean he forgot about Sirius either. He knew even Andre's parents would tell him, it was okay to laugh and smile again, to be alive. He reminded Harry no one was asking him to date again, not so soon after his loss, but he should not shut out his friends.

Harry was feeling a bit better when Charlie returned him back home. "Thank you for the walk."

Charlie smiled. "I am not too busy with my work for the ministry. If you could use company again, you know where to find me."

Draco was home when he came in, and he could tell his brother was like his dads, surprised but so happy Harry and Draco were not even friends this time last year, became cousins because of their dads, but now best friends and more like brothers. Draco had Blaise and others, and Harry had his old quidditch buddies, Neville and Luna, but Harry would not have made it without Draco. He knew he had worried him, as much as his dads, and regretted that.

He surprised them by joining them for tea and looked to Draco. "I thought maybe after we come back after Easter, I can come with you to Slytherin."

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They went to Malfoy manor for the holiday week, even close to exams, and Draco's parents were relieved to see Harry seemed to be doing better. Harry was not upset, even when reluctant to see others, when Charlie and his family came a few times, Harry was happy to see the twins. By the time they returned to school, Harry had found some more strength, and he kept to his word, and went with Draco. He had become friendly with the house, before the move to France, and he felt comfort there.

The first morning of classes after the end of the holidays, his dads and Draco were in for another surprise, and again it was a welcome one. Harry though he looked a bit shaky, he was in robes for class, and had his books with him.

Severus looked to his son. "You know we are happy if you would return to classes, but I want to make sure you are ready for this."

Harry nodded his head."I am ready for this; I know I have to try to het back into my life again."

Draco and Harry had all the same classes that day, no herbology or runes class, so Harry at least had that comfort for him. Harry was not sure about seeing some of the students, even when Draco had told him about Ron and Hermione. Remus assured Harry he would not be bored on his own, not needing to tutor Harry now.

Remus kissed Severus when they watched the boys leave. "He will be okay. I don't know what Charlie said to him, but he has finally made some progress."

Severus smiled. "Maybe this summer we can focus on some happier moments. Filius is waiting to ask Harry to apprentice till end of year."

Harry had never officially been offered the spot in France, and they knew he would not return. Severus had his own plans for the summer on mind, he hoped if his son was doing better, for them to have something to look forward to besides his job. Only Lucius knew, though Draco suspected, how Severus was feeling and planning.

Harry on his way up was worried but with his luck Luna and Neville were first to come his way. Luna embraced him."We have missed you so much Harry."

Neville nodded."It was not the same around here without you. I am so sorry for what happened."

Harry found the Reeve brothers even came over, and though he thought they sided with Ron, even Seamus and Dean. Other than Neville, he was not sure he would be spending much time with any in his house soon; he had no strength right now to deal with Ron and Hermione. He was not surprised when they had come his way.

He cut them off when they tried to apologize. "I can't do this right now. If you were really sorry you would back off, and know I need space."