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A/N: Oh my readers, you do make me smile so. Thank you for forgiving me for the short chapters (I've been posting this on HPFandom as well, and two ppl were complaining about the length, and then one basically told me to not post unless I had something substantial because there's no point, which of course sadly made me write a 426 word response. I think I might have overdone it xD) Regardless, you are all fantastic! Thanks for the alerts and the faves! I'm still astonished as the amount of response I'm getting :) There really aren't enough HPDMSS stories out there…

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Chapter 4

Draco Malfoy pouted at the decorated stationary in his hands. There was a Ministry event on Saturday and he wanted to go. With Severus. He had bought Severus a new set of deep sapphire silk robes he wanted his lover to wear, and he himself had a new set of silvery blue ones that he was waiting to show off. But Severus would have to go with Potter if he did go, otherwise the whole world would know that they weren't actually married. Draco Malfoy was a little put out.

Draco looked up just as Potter walked in and picked up his mail, and started heading for the stairs and called out to him, "Potter!"

Harry turned in surprise; Malfoy rarely interacted with him unless it was necessary. "Yes Malfoy?" he said, in his most neutral voice.

Draco frowned. He didn't like this emotionless Potter. How was he supposed to get a rise out of him? Merlin, was he to lose all his favorite forms of entertainment? He drew out his arrogant drawl and said, "Are you going to the Ministry event on Saturday? Going see your fan club?" Then he murmured under his breath, although Harry could still quite clearly hear him, "You probably don't even have decent robes to wear."

Harry's expression stayed blank, ignoring the last line, simply saying, "Yes. Why?"

Draco sighed overdramatically, "Oh. Severus and I won't be able to go then." Ah, appealing to the notorious Gryffindor Guilt, always an excellent maneuver. Draco mentally patted himself on the back.

Harry blinked. Then he walked forward a few steps so he stood right in front of Malfoy, "It's a deal I have with the Ministry, Malfoy. I go to all their events and they keep the press off me."

Draco raised his eyebrows. He had not known that. Potter continued after a second, "If you'd like, I can bring both of you as guests…and I'll just, not bother you."

Draco frowned, why the hell was Potter so accommodating? When Draco had nearly been insulting him earlier? Bah, there was no fun in this anymore. "Whatever Potter. We're fine without you."

Potter flinched before he quickly nodded and disappeared up the stairs. Hmm, thought Draco, his silver eyes evaluative, something is off here.

Draco and Severus had snuck into the Ministry ball under the effects of the Polyjuice Potion after Draco had nagged and nagged until Severus had finally given in. They seated themselves at the most innocuous table and Draco smiled as he elegantly grabbed a few hors d'oeuvres. Severus rolled his eyes indulgently. He had always known that his young lover had a few odd quirks.

They had been there for almost an hour when they caught sight of Potter, at which point both men almost gaped in shock. Potter was resplendent in deep green and gold brocade robes that shimmered in the light. Black velvet lined the edges, and he wore a white silk shirt, with fine vertical gold lines woven into it, and smartly ironed black dress pants. Even on his wedding day Potter hadn't look so good. Draco leaned towards Severus, "He cleans up well." Severus snorted, but Draco noticed the gleam of appreciation in his eyes. Draco was hit with a wave of jealousy, before he reasoned, as long as Potter looked nice, Severus wouldn't be disgraced, since Potter was technically Severus' husband. Smirking, and quite happy with his reasoning, Draco returned to his appetizers. Oooh, cucumber rolls!

Harry had been silently standing in the shadows for an hour, already extremely bored. He was just about to sneak over to the bar and grab a drink (hopefully) without interacting with anybody, when, of course, the press decided to attack him. A reporter walked up and began asking him questions. "Mr. Potter. So nice to meet you, I'm Om Prost from the Daily Prophet." He looked around and then said, with a small smirk, "Ah, your husband isn't here? He doesn't support you in these things apparently. Is your marriage on the rocks Mr. Potter? Or are you afraid of what he might say in public? I mean, such a whirlwind romance, and not even an elaborate wedding. Yours was expected to be the wedding of the century, was it not? Besides, we all know what kind of man Severus Snape is. And who he keeps company with. I mean, Draco Malfoy, who, having disgraced—"

Harry's face turned dark. "You, Mr. Prost, are a brainless idiot. If you are trying to get an interview with me, you are failing miserably. Insulting my husband and his friends will get you nowhere. As for my husband's presence, I find these sorts of events taxing and only attend because it keeps people like you from harassing me. I do not find it necessary to subject my husband to these events as well. Now, if you value your career, I would suggest neither speaking to me again nor attacking me, my husband, or Draco Malfoy, who, if you do not know, is a well known, highly sought after, successful Healer. One more word…" Harry trailed off, letting the reporter fill in the blanks. Harry raised an eyebrow and the reporter squeaked and fled.

Draco and Severus gaped at Potter. What was going on in the world? Had they really missed this drastic character change in the Saviour of the Wizarding World? Since when did Harry Potter…snark?

Harry sighed and leaned back against the wall, rubbing his forehead. These events were always long, boring, and annoying. He was this close to blasting all the photographers into the wall. Harry just wanted to be at home, reading a book, or sleeping.

"Hey mate!" Harry looked up just as Ron clapped his hand on Harry's shoulder. Harry blinked in surprise and then smiled brilliantly. "Ron!" Hugging his best friend, Harry said, smiling, "I thought you weren't coming!"

Ron smiled down at the brunette, "And leave my best mate bored to death at this thing? Never!"

Harry raised an eyebrow, "Did Hermione dispatch you?"

Ron's ears turned red before he shrugged and grinned. His face adopted a more serious look as he said, "How goes it with the Slytherins?"

Harry shrugged, "I don't see them, and they don't bother me." Ron raised an eyebrow, he knew about Harry's earlier…things…for Snape and Malfoy.

Harry glared slightly at Ron, "Leave it be." Ron sighed and dropped the subject.

Draco and Severus looked at Potter in interest. So there was something about Potter that involved the two Slytherins that Weasley, and by association Granger, knew and they didn't. It seemed that the number of pieces in this Harry Potter Puzzle just kept growing.

A/N2: I hope you enjoyed the longer chapter! OH! And a question! If you could pick one male and one female character (besides Ron and Hermione) that Harry is good friends with, who would it be? It can be someone totally random or someone obvious, someone mentor-ish or just a friend, but I would love some input! I have six different versions of the same conversation but I can't decide who the best person is for Harry to have the conversation with! x.x I'm hoping someone will pick a character that will make my inspiration strike down like a bolt of lightning xD You can tell me in your review, or PM me if you'd like! But, review please! :)