Harry didn't have to wait long before receiving Draco's letter of invitation. Three days after their encounter in Diagon Ally, Harry awoke to the sound of tapping on his and Ron's bedroom window. Harry felt around the night stand for his glasses; putting them on, Harry saw a beautiful blonde owl at the window. Recognizing her, he got up, quietly opened the window, and held out his arm for Piper to perch on. She dropped the letter into Harry's other outstretched hand while he brought her over to Hedwig and Pig's cage so she could drink. Harry ripped open the letter.

Dear Harry,

Although brief though our meeting was, it made me realize just how much I was missing you. I'm so glad we are being given this opportunity to spend a little more time with each other, because to be honest, I feel like there is still a lot we need to learn about each other!

So I spoke with my grandmother to see how you would be getting here, and she decided that the best way was through the Floo Network; Friday at noon works best for us. The Weasley's have access to the network, I'm assuming? Well, if there's a problem, just let me know, I'm sure we'll figure something out! Can't wait to see you!

With love,

Draco Malfoy

Harry smiled as he folded the letter. Checking his watch, he realized it was still pretty early, but now he was too excited to go back to sleep. Harry knew that Mrs. Weasley was usually up this early, and figured now would be the best time to talk to her about going over Draco's. Of course Draco would think that he was at the Burrow, because that's where the Weasley's lived. But Harry wasn't so certain if Sirius' fireplace was hooked up to the Floo Network or not. Plus, Harry still needed to ask whether he could go or not, although he did not see why he wouldn't be able to; at the same time, though, he was afraid to see how Mrs. Weasley was going to react when he asked her. Harry got dressed and headed down the stairs, hoping to catch Mrs. Weasley alone. He was annoyed, therefore, when he stumbled into the kitchen to find not only Mrs. Weasley, but half of the Order as well, including Snape, whom Harry assumed to never leave his place of residence in the daytime. Harry understood that this was headquarters for the Order, but he just didn't see why they had to be there so early in the morning.

It took Mrs. Weasley about three minutes before she noticed Harry standing in the doorway awkwardly. "Harry dear, what are you doing up so early?" Mrs. Weasley asked, although her voice was soft rather than cold. The talking ceased as everyone looked in Harry's direction. Snape glared at him, which Harry ignored.

"I couldn't fall back to sleep," Harry said, which was the truth. "Plus I needed to ask you about something. But I can see that you're busy, so I'll just –" Harry turned to go.

"Nonsense, dear! I'm just finishing up with some things for the order, and then I'll start breakfast and we can talk." Mrs. Weasley said, giving him a nervous smile. Harry didn't understand what there was to be nervous about, but nodded his head and went to sit over by Lupin and Sirius.

"What's up, Harry?" Sirius asked as Harry took a seat next to him.

"Nothing. Why is the Order here so early?" Harry asked, looking around the kitchen. There must have been at least twenty people in there.

"They've been here since last night, actually." Lupin said, looking more shabby and tired than ever. "We were actually just finishing up as you walked in."

"Don't you guys ever sleep?" Harry asked, stifling a yawn.

"Seeing as we can't hold the meetings during the day, we are forced to do it at night in secret." Sirius said, than chuckled at Harry's confused expression. "The Ministry would notice a lot of their employees missing work, congregating in the Ministry halls, and what not. They're already suspicious as it is, that's why we need to hold them in secrecy."

Harry just nodded his head, watching as the rest of the Order started filing out of the door. A few of them who knew Harry personally smiled at him as they passed him, while others just gave a courteous nod in his direction. Snape, on the other hand, glared at Harry, which Harry was only too happy to return. When Snape had left, Harry glanced over at Mrs. Weasley, who had started on the breakfast.

"Mrs. Weasley?" Harry said, making sure she hadn't forgot that he was there. She turned around, looking at Harry as if she had forgotten he was there – or she had wanted to forget; Harry wasn't really sure.

"Oh yes, dear!" she said in false cheeriness. She wiped her hands on the dish towel that was hanging out of her apron pocket and headed over to Harry, sitting across from him. "What was it that you needed to ask me?"

Harry hesitated for only a fraction of a second before answering. "Um, Draco had asked me if I could come and visit him for a few days this weekend, and I was just wondering if that would be ok with you?" Harry asked, looking at Mrs. Weasley with a hopeful expression. She looked a little taken aback by this request.

"How would you get there?" Mrs. Weasley asked.

"Draco suggested Floo Powder, but I wasn't sure if this place is hooked up to that. Only, I just got the letter this morning, so I haven't written him back in case that doesn't work out," Harry explained.

"Well, we are connected here, but Professor Dumbledore wants us to use it as little as possible so as to not attract too much attention to this place." Mrs. Weasley said, looking at Harry as if she was regretting what she was saying.

"Nonsense, Molly. We hardly use the damn thing! The least we can do is let Harry see his boyfriend." Sirius said, looking at Harry and winking. Harry, blushing slightly, smiled at Sirius. He looked back at Mrs. Weasley with that same hopeful look. She sighed. She could tell how much this meant to Harry.

"Of course you can go, Harry." Mrs. Weasley said, watching as Harry's face lit up with glee.

"Thank you, Mrs. Weasley!" Harry said, giving her a quick hug. She hugged him back, stunned.

"You really like him, don't you?" Mrs. Weasley asked as they pulled apart.

"I really do," Harry said without hesitation. Mrs. Weasley sighed again.

"I want to apologize to you, Harry. I haven't acted in the best way to you and your relationship with Draco Malfoy." Mrs. Weasley took Harry's hands into hers. "When you told us about the two of you, I was more shocked and angry that you weren't going to be with Ginny, which is what I've always envisioned, truth be told. But when we were in Diagon Ally that day, I could see just how happy were with him. I just want you to be happy." Mrs. Weasley said, smiling.

"I am happy," Harry said, smiling back.

"What time will you be going to Draco's?" Lupin asked. "Just so I can make Albus aware the time we will be using the Network."

"Draco said noon on Friday would be best," Harry said, his smile never faltering. With that said, Mrs. Weasley went right back to cooking the breakfast; Harry was in such a good mood, that he decided to help her with it, which Mrs. Weasley was very grateful for.

Harry could hardly wait for the weekend. As the rest of the family started to stumble down to the kitchen, Harry went back up to the room to write a response to Draco.

Dear Draco,

Mrs. Weasley said yes! I will be able to use the Floo Network on Friday at noon. I can't wait to see you again; our meeting at Diagon Ally really was too short. It was funny that you mention missing me, because I was JUST telling Ron and Hermione that right before we got off the Knight Bus. Anyway, it is true; we've been three weeks into the relationship, and I feel like we really don't know much about each other. This is going to be an entertaining weekend!

Missing you,

Harry Potter

Harry sealed up the envelope and heading over to Hedwig's cage, woke Piper up. He lifted his arm up, indicating to the owl to fly onto it, which she did. He gave her a quick pat on the head before opening the window and releasing her and the letter.

Author's Note: Sorry for the wicked short chapter! I was originally going to have this chapter and chapter 9 combined, but then I thought that would have been too long!