Draco looked at the picture of him and Harry sharing a kiss in the court room, playing over and over on the front page of The Daily Profit.
Wizarding Hero Declares Undying Love for Ex Deatheater
Yesterday proved to be another obstacle that Harry Potter had to jump over and conquer.
Harry Potter over the last few months has been seen with Draco Lucius Malfoy hanging off of his arm, his bond mark on display for everyone to see. When questioned about the status of his and Mr. Malfoy's relationship, he had declined any comment. It had been speculated that Draco Malfoy owed Harry a life debt and had cashed in on a way to control the young Death eater. That publicly they appeared together but without the eyes of others, something more scandalous was happening behind closed doors.
Harry Potter laid those rumors to rest after a tough battle in court yesterday.
"Draco owes me nothing and entered our relationship out of his own free will. Sure, him and I were both skeptical if it would ever truly work, but it turns out we are exactly opposite in all the right ways. Today, I had to fight to keep Draco as my mate and am happy to say that the law sided on our favor. Draco and I are in love and looking forward to our future together."
Mr. Potter did not comment if there were wedding bells or children in that future. When asked he said, "Draco and I are setting no expectations for the future at the moment. We are taking it one day at a time until we graduate. Then he and I will discuss where we see ourselves and what that time line looks like."
Mr. Potter did say that he is changing career paths in the middle of his final year at Hogwarts. The entire wizarding work had expected their favorite wizard to turn to the Aurors program right after graduation.
"Turns out I am tired of fighting against dark wizards. I am Turing my attention to something that desperately deserves attention and to be taken care of immediately. After our battle today, I've decided to step into wizarding law and work towards changing the out dated practices that my mate now faces. His right to work, make choices regarding his own body and life that were taken away from him the second he presented. I am making it my mission to see that Omegas find fair treatment in this crazy world."
Mr. Potter held his mate close during the interview, clearly passionate about making change. Mr. Malfoy declined comment when asked any questions, but kept a pleasant smile as he listened to his mate talk about him and their relationship.
Though the future is uncertain for these two, it is safe to say they plan to face it together.
(more photos of the couple inside on page 3)
Draco set the paper down on the table, pretty sure every person with in the castle walls had read it at this point. Harry thought an interview would help clear the air about any questions as far as where they stood romantically and in hopes that people would back off of Draco.
"I see that clearly being Harry Potters bitch is paying off. Difficult to find you alone these days. Where is your mate? Not like him to leave you alone."
Draco looked up at Justin, " You know, you think you would have learned your lesson the first time you attacked me, and Harry and I weren't even mated then. Imagine what he will do to you if he catches you now."
Justin gave Draco a coy little smile, "See, I'm not that worried about him catching me. I'm not doing anything to you Malfoy. You may have him fooled because you drown him in you scent and make him think you want him. The rest of us see right through you. Once a snake always a snake. Taking what you need to survive. Harry will wake up and see it. Just give it time." Justin have a short wave and headed back to his own table before too many people came in and saw them speaking.
Draco felt relieved when Blaise slid into the seat next to him, loading his plate with eggs and toast. "I'm surprised you are here so early. I was pretty sure you had to be drug from bed screaming most mornings." Blaise quipped pouring himself some juice.
"Ha ha. Aren't you awfully witty this morning. I am up early every morning. However, today I got up when Harry did. He had a meeting with the Headmistress to sort out his future with the wizarding law stuff. So I came to breakfast instead of waiting in bed." Draco looked around. "Where is Pansy? Usually she is the first one at the table. I was surprised to see her missing from her usual spot."
"Mmm, that's because she is in the girl's dorms having her way with a certain ginger." Blaise said around a mouth full of toast.
"Ew, gross on both accounts. Seeing your half chewed breakfast and mental images I will now be scarred with. Thank you." Draco looked up when the doors opened and felt his belly flip when Harrys earthy scent filled the hall. Clearly the talk had went well, Harrys excitement couldn't be contained. He was talking to Hermione adamantly. Hermione kept nodding and seemed to be hanging on every word. Draco had a feeling those two would be working on their careers together.
Hermione and Harry parted at Gryffindor table and Harry moved to sit beside his mate. Harry grabbed Draco by the face and kissed him hard. Draco finally had to push on Harry chest to get him to stop, "You know, I get that you are quite the exhibitionist but I will have to politely decline." Draco shifted uncomfortably trying to will his half hard cock to behave.
"Sorry, I just can't help it. The meeting went well and then I walk in here and all I smell is you and my alpha just wants to eat you up." Harry bit his lip playfully and loaded his plate with food. "Where's Pansy?" Harry asked stuffing a whole sausage in his mouth.
Draco groaned as Blaise smirked, " I am so glad you asked Harry."
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Two days later Draco looked up at the clock on the wall in the Gryffindor common room. Ginny was sitting beside him curled up under a blanket reading a romance novel that she had stolen out of his trunk.
It was almost midnight and Harry wasn't back yet. After dinner he had excused himself to go pick up some of the extra study materials he was going to need for his up coming tests. Draco was getting worried.
"Hey Ginny... that map you told me about? Does it only work for Harry? If we were to look at it, would it show us where Harry is?" Draco looked over at his newest friend, her eyes filling with concern.
"it works for anyone who knows how to activate it. Do.. Do you want me to get it for you? I'm sure Harry wouldn't be mad at you." Ginny book marked her page and sat up. "Give me just a minute. It should be in his trunk." Ginny gave Draco a weak smile. " I'm sure he's okay Draco. He probably lost track of time."
Draco watched the red head bound up the stairs. About five minutes later she came down with what looked like a handful of parchment. She laid it on the table and pressed her wand to the front, "I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good"
Draco watched ink spread from her wand tip, curving and looping creating the map right before his eyes. He looked closely and saw as she opened it that their were Dots moving on the page. "Holy Shite, you can see everyone?"
Ginny nodded, "yeah. It's been quite useful over the years. See here's us." She pointed and Draco saw that their dots were close together.
Draco and Ginny checked over the dots quietly until they spotted Harrys. He was in the astronomy tower. He wasn't alone.
Draco swallowed hard not recognizing the girls name he saw there way too close to Harrys Dot.
"Don't over react Draco. It could be a prefect from another house lecturing him about being out of bed after curfew. Come on, I can sense you starting to panic over there. You know Harry. He loves you and the last thing he is doing is anything sneaky."
Draco closed the map up not wanting to look at the dots any longer. " You're right Gin. Harrys been great to me. I'm sure it's exactly what you said. He probably took a walk and is getting a detention as we speak. "
Ginny nodded , "Exactly. Mischief managed." she said taking her wand back and the ink started melting off the parchment. " Come on. Let's go put this away. I'm sure by the time you are crawling into bed, Harry will be back."
Draco tried his best to qualm his wandering mind and followed Ginny upstairs. Once the map was tucked away safely she headed back to the girls dorms.
Draco wasn't sure how long he laid in Harrys bed but after some time he head the door open and shut quietly, Harrys scent wafting over him. Draco's brows furrowed as he caught a wiff of someone else. He had the curtains open slightly and watched Harry toe off his trainers and strip down to just his black pants. Harry slipped into the bed and rolled onto his side facing away from Draco.
"Late night?" Draco asked staring at Harrys back.
Harry jumped, surprised that Draco was still awake, "Uh yeah, I was down in the kitchens getting something to snack on after studying. I had a sweet tooth."
"The kitchens?" Draco asked his heart starting to thump hard.
"Yeah. Where else would I have been? I left dinner, saw professor Bins for some books on history of law and after a few hours with him I headed to the kitchens and came back here. You're not mad are you? I just lost track of time."
Harry rolled over looking at Draco's face. Now that he was facing him, Draco could smell whiskey on his breath and a heavy smell of roses. It was all over Harrys body.
"Of course I'm not mad Harry." He said gently. "Get some rest. I'm sure your tired. I love you."
"Good night Draco. I love you too." Harry said sleepily, letting an arm circle around Draco loosely as his entire world crumbled around him.