Chapter Title: Cheering up Draco Malfoy
Disclaimer: OWN NOTHING! NOT ONE DROP!
Pairings: Harry/Draco, Oliver/Marcus, Ron/Hermione, Sirius/Remus, Dean/Seamus and Percy/Adrian
Warnings: Language and sexual incidents but nothing too explicit.
Summary 1: In the future, Harry and Draco are married with kids. They tell them the story of how they got together.
Summary 2: All of Draco's friends try to cheer him up.
Notes: Slytherin centric chapter, all about Draco. Theodore Nott gets introduced in this chapter
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Draco,
Hey mate, I heard what happened I'm really sorry Dray it was pretty shitty. Send me a letter whenever and we can meet up at Hogsmeade. If you want I can bring Terry and Ade and we can go get drunk.
Marcus
Draco,
Hey sweetheart, I've been worried about you baby, are you feeling ill? You haven't written a letter to me in a while honey. I've spoken to Severus he told me not to worry but that just makes me worry more. Please send me a letter baby.
Mummy xxx
Draco,
You know its Quidditch practice tonight right? Are you able to come? Maybe you should come to take your mind off things. Come on it'll be fun.
Captain Urquhart
Draco,
Didn't see you at breakfast, look everyone knows you're going threw a rough time but no-one knows why. Well I know why and come on he isn't worth it. Theodore and I will find you a nice bloke. Maybe a Ravenclaw, no a Hufflepuff any boy from there would worship the ground you walk on. Come on Dray think about it.
Blaise
Draco,
Hi, I heard what happened; news travels fast even threw different countries. If you need to talk or have Potter killed just let me know.
Viktor
Draco,
We are doing what you ordered we're making sure Pansy won't make contact with you. Do you have any other orders sir?
Gregory and Vincent
Draco,
Your mother has been going crazy; tell her you're fine so she can stop whimpering.
Father
Draco,
I know you haven't been eating properly Draco. Will you please start looking after yourself? I'm starting to worry about you.
Severus
Marcus,
Yes I would love to get drunk; this Saturday is great for me. Please, please, please get me drunk. See you then.
Draco
Mummy,
Yes I am perfectly fine, I have just been studying a lot and been doing a lot of Quidditch practise. There is no need to worry at all mummy, love you.
Draco xxx
Captain Urquhart,
Seriously does everyone need to address you as Captain Urquhart? Even your two predecessors Marcus and Graham never did that. Yes I'll come to practice tonight and every Quidditch match after that just give me a day and I'll make time to be there.
Draco 'the seeker'
Blaise,
Not that I don't appreciate the offer but I'm not sure how I'd feel about you and Theodore setting me up with random guys. Then again it might be a good idea, tell me who you have in mind and I'll think about it.
Draco
Viktor,
That's really kind of you, a little psychotic but still kind. I heard about you and the Weasley. I must say Viktor you have a much varied taste for men, first me then Diggory and now Weasley, your standards are going down. Oh but I can't really talk. Thanks again Vik.
Draco
Gregory and Vincent,
Very good job boys, no additional orders just make sure Pansy doesn't bother me. Actually no I do have orders make sure Potter and his friends don't come anywhere near me.
Draco
Father,
I have repeatedly sent letters to mother telling her I am very well; there is nothing much more I can do about it.
Draco
Severus,
I am perfectly alright, stop worrying about me. I am over Potter, I am playing Quidditch, socialising and might be getting myself a new boyfriend. I am perfectly, perfectly fine.
Draco
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The Slytherin Quidditch team flew threw the sky as they practised hard. Urquhart was incredibly impressed by Draco's seeking skills; he was able to catch sight of the snitch within minutes and was able to catch it not long after that. Mourning the break up of his love life seemed to enhance the blond's performance probably because he was trying so hard not to think about Harry he became so single minded on one thing so now he blocked everything from his mind except one thing at a time and right now it was Quidditch. In an hour practice he managed to catch the snitch seven times and seemed like he wouldn't have to go looking long for a boyfriend as Urquhart looked like he was going to marry him that moment.
After practice Draco stayed in the Slytherin changing rooms even when all the other boys had left. The blond stood naked under the shower as the water soaked his body. He stared on ahead not looking at anything in particular; he just stood there lost in thought. He was thinking about what he would do if Harry was here. Well first he would ask why on earth the Gryffindor Captain would be doing in the Slytherin changing rooms, then he would punch him in the face…repeatedly, or not. The problem was he didn't hate him; well he did but not enough. He sighed heavily; he wanted Harry to be here but at the same time he never wanted to see him again, with such a conflict of emotions Draco didn't know whether he was coming or going.
He heard the door open, but he didn't look to see who it was "Draco" he recognised the voice to be Theodore.
"Hello" the blond answered absently, still standing under the shower without making any movements and still looking ahead.
"How are you?" the other Slytherin asked moving in front of the seeker.
The blond blinked and looked up at his friend "I'm sorry, what?"
"Are you okay?" Nott tilted his head at his friend; he seemed genuinely worried for his friend.
"Not sure" he shrugged, he suddenly remembered he was just stood naked in front of his friend; he turned the shower off and picked up his wand to cast a drying charm before he began getting dressed. "I'm not sure where I am these days"
The brunette stroked Draco's back and shoulders "It isn't that bad, the world's not ending"
Draco stood up straight and looked at his dorm mate "Then why does it feel like it is?" he asked pathetically, he put on his shirt and tie. "Would you and Blaise want to come to Hogsmeade on Saturday, I'm meeting others there too; we're going to get drunk if you fancy it"
The other Slytherin grinned "Sure why not" he let Draco walk in front so he could look at him. He and Blaise have known about Draco ever since that whole Pansy vs. Hermione fiasco, and they were both perfectly alright with the idea of Draco being gay it wasn't exactly surprising but the whole Harry thing wasn't something they were happy about. Blaise was still a snob and Theodore was jealous, of course he was who wouldn't fancy Draco and it didn't help that he stayed in the same dorm as him. He sighed watching as the blonde managed to sensually walk on ahead of him.
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Draco,
I'm coming back to England this week, spending time with Charlie but I'm free on Saturday. We could spend time together, cheer you up.
Viktor
Marcus,
Hey do you mind if I invite my two dorm mates on Saturday as well as Viktor?
Draco
Draco,
Yeah of course, the more the merrier and you have no idea how much I'd love to have a drink with Viktor Krum, but don't tell Oliver he'll rip off my balls.
Marcus
Viktor,
I'm having drinks with the boys on Saturday why don't you come and join us? It will be good times.
Draco
Draco,
Sounds fantastic I'll see you on Saturday.
Viktor
P/)
Marcus, Adrian and Terence were waiting in the three broomsticks they already had their drinks in front of them as they waited for the four that would be joining them soon. The three were dressed pretty formal, knowing that Draco liked to see guys looking smart except when it came to Harry, but they were not going to mention Harry. Marcus was wearing pinstriped trousers and waist coat with a white shirt and a black tie. Adrian and Terence were both wearing black pants, but Adrian was wearing a black shirt with a red tie and Terence wore just a blue shirt. The three looked up when the door opened.
Draco was the first to walk in, wearing form fitting black trousers and a green shirt with silver designs on it, Marcus remembered that, that shirt was the one he 'lent' him. Viktor was next wearing a burgundy shirt that he had to be kept open because his muscles would pop the buttons off; he was wearing a black vest under his shirt. Then lastly Blaise and Theodore walked in, dress the same with white shirts, black pants and waistcoats but Blaise was wearing a black tie. They three ex-Slytherins said hello to the other four before Viktor went off to the bar to order the drinks. Marcus gave Draco a one armed hug "You alright?" he asked in his ear. Draco just nodded not wanting to use his voice just yet; he gave his a friend a firm squeeze before leaning back a bit. The older boy smirked "Are you wearing makeup?" he asked teasingly.
"It's just a spell to hide any spots and to bring out my eyes" the blond winked cheekily
"You gay boy" Marcus laughed before sitting back next to Adrian who was obviously drooling over Blaise, the Chaser rolled his eyes and whispered in his friend's ear "He's sixteen"
Adrian jumped at the sudden feeling of air against his ear he turned to Marcus and whispered back "He's legal"
"And straight" the two continued to whisper back and forth to one another.
"He doesn't look it"
"What does it matter you're in a relationship"
"I can still look, plus I saw you checking out Viktor Krum"
"Fair play"
The blonde had been able to hear them and sniggered at their conversation, Viktor came back with drinks for all of them. "You guys don't know Blaise and Theodore do you?" he asked realising he should introduce his friends properly.
"Who's who?" Terence asked.
"I'm Theodore, he's Blaise" Nott answered, smiling politely at the ex-seeker.
"I know you!" Viktor spoke up pointing at Adrian "You're the father of Percy's son aren't you!"
The new father nodded with a slight smile "Yes I am"
"I'm going out with Charlie he says you're a…oh how did he say it 'a right cunt"
Marcus and Terence burst out laughing at the look o Adrian's face. Draco just smirked "So the relationship with the Weasleys is going well I hear?" he sarcastically asked
"Yes it appears so" Adrian grumbled as he drank is alcohol.
"Sorry for asking but I thought you were Weasley's boyfriend?" asked Blaise carefully.
The ex-chaser groaned "I sort of am, it's just complicated"
"The family hate him, they told me last night" The Bulgarian clarified
"Last night? When was this, and where the fuck was I? I've been staying at the burrow since Chester was born?"
"It's when you went to visit your friends. Arthur said he really liked me and said I was good for his son"
"Hang on a minute; you've been dating Charlie for what a few weeks? I've been together sort of with Percy for nearly a year and they hate me!"
"Maybe because firstly you stole the job he needed…" Terence began listing off the reason "…then you began shagging him, not dating, shagging, then you were dating but you stood him up, you lied to him repeatedly, cheated on him with women because you're such a bisexual slut, you bitched about him, you got caught by the twins and you still didn't tell him and lastly when you had sex with him it was unprotected which put him in danger of getting an STD but instead you got him pregnant with your illegitimate son" Once Terence was finished he looked up at Adrian who looked like he was ready to beat him to death "But I still like you, I don't think you're a cunt" he said trying to amend the list of Adrian's bad decisions.
"Oops was that my fault?" Viktor asked, feeling a little guilty for mentioning having dinner at the Weasleys.
Marcus shook his head "Don't worry you're marvellous entertainment, plus its no-ones but Adrian's fault that he is a cunt"
Pucey just glared at his old Captain before turning back to Viktor "You know Marcus here has had a crush on you for years, used to wank himself off thinking about you when we were in Hogwarts…" he turned back to his friend "Isn't that right Marcus?" he asked feigning innocent.
The oldest out of the seven of them laughed uncomfortably "Ade just because you're in a fucked up relationship doesn't mean you can fuck everyone else's up" he forced his smile as he gripped Adrian under the table and squeezed…hard.
Draco just watched his friends' interactions with each other and was fully engrossed in it he couldn't help laughing as Pucey suddenly coiled up with pain. In the corner of his eye he caught Theodore watching him but he pretended not to notice it kind of made him blush or was that the alcohol taking effect already. "How is Weasley anyway? I mean Ade's Weasley" he clarified
All Adrian could do was wheeze as he held himself from his friend's attack. Marcus answered the question "According to Oliver he's doing fine, isn't that right Ade" he slapped his friend's back harder than it looked.
Blaise again began to speak with another awkward question "Is anyone else here straight or am I the only one?"
Terence pointed his hand up to show he was too "And Adrian's only half it" he slapped his friend on the back too who was just about returning to normal. "You want to go try and chat up the barmaids?" he offered
The student looked over at the very attractive barmaids, he smirked at Terence nodded the two got up and went over to the bar. Draco smirked at the others "Lucky barmaids hey" he turned to Theodore who was sitting away from everyone else "Why don't you go and join the other two in bothering those women?"
The other Slytherin shook his head "Na they're not my type"
In a flash Draco and Marcus shared a look, the blond smiled at his friend "Come sit between me and Vik, be part of the group" he said and moved his chair so Theodore could sit next to him. Marcus gave his friend an approving nod.
The day turned into night and the seven of them drank a lot, Viktor had a pipe that he shared around with the group. Both Blaise and Terence didn't pull the barmaids as Blaise was too young and Terence couldn't have really taken them home because of Alex and because he's still living at Oliver and Marcus's place. Draco had a fantastic time with the lads but eventually the night was coming to a close and the seeker realised something, in enabling himself to enjoy his time and to not think about Harry he just thought of Harry as still being his boyfriend that thought suddenly really depressed him "I'm just going to get some fresh air" he told the gang before leaving the pub to stand outside in the freezing cold, he wrapped his arms around himself as the wind picked up. He was having such an amazing time with the boys and now it's all ruined because he remembered Harry, he didn't realise he was crying till he felt the warmth from his tears on his icy cheeks.
"Draco" the blond knew it was Marcus; he squeezed his eyes as he hugged his larger friend. The Falcon hugged his friend silently, knowing it was best to let the younger man cry as there was nothing he could say to make anything better. He rocked him slightly, resting his cheek on the soft hair. He waited till he stopped crying "Feel better?"
"No" Draco shook his head, sniffling as he did.
"Thought not…You know your mate Theodore fancies you"
"No he doesn't" Draco said blushing slightly
"He really does, not saying you have to act on it but just acknowledge it"
"Marcus this isn't the same thing but what would you do if Oliver told you he didn't love you?"
"I don't know, doesn't bare thinking about really" The younger boy nodded and turned when he heard the door open, he suddenly got a little nervous because it was Theodore. Marcus coughed "I'm going to go back inside now, make sure Viktor isn't winding Adrian up" The Chaser walked back into the pub just in time to hear Adrian explaining what Mr Weasley had said to him.
Draco shivered violently, he smiled at his friend "Have you had a good night?" he asked rubbing his hands to try keep them warm.
"Yeah it's been brilliant" Theodore smiled he took off his robe and gave it to Draco "You need it more than me"
The blond put the robe on and smiled "Thank you" he blushed as his friend smiled back It occurred to Draco why he did blush, he was just flattered it was nice having someone fancy you, he felt a little embarrassed and a little guilty for what he was about to do. He still loved Harry but he had to get over him. Closing the gap between him and his fellow Slytherin, he leaned in and kissed his dorm mate who kissed him back.
You like? You don't like? Read and Review! In case anyone is wondering why Theodore was never mentioned in earlier chapters it's just because he was never needed.