Something Special About Harry

Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoat Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.

Thanks to Keikokin for asking me to write this pairing for her in this situation. Thanks to Tivogirl for the wonderful Beta work and putting up with my ramblings!

Chapter 11

Lucius and Harry strode down the street of Diagon Alley side by side, causing all the pedestrians to stop and stare. Harry tossed his head causing his hair to ripple, drawing more attention. When he put his arm around Lucius’ shoulder, all movement stopped and all eyes turned towards them. No one dared breathe as Lucius wrapped an arm around Harry’s waist. The whispers started as soon as they passed. Harry began feeling defensive and protective of his lover, who could feel the tension mounting. Lucius knew he had to do something and quick to prevent any changes coming over Harry in public that he couldn’t help control. Looking carefully over the area, Lucius decided how to handle this.

Gripping Harry harder by the waist, he maneuvered him against the wall to Madame Malkin’s and turned to place himself between Harry and the crowd. He could feel Harry tighten an arm across his chest and shoulders while the other went around his waist. Lucius moved back further into Harry’s and shifted his weight on his feet causing his arse to grind into Harry’s groin. He heard the moan and knew he was fast getting Harry’s attention. To the crowd, Lucius looked them over and said with a loud and projected voice, “I would advise all of you to keep your comments to yourself for the time being and wait for tomorrow’s newspapers. What you are seeing is a rare and wonderful person holding his destiny. Now go and leave us alone or no court will be able to find him guilty of any actions he takes.” Lucius pulled on Harry’s hand closest to his mouth, bringing it up to run his tongue over the wrist and placing a lingering kiss on the palm, before stroking the fingers with his. Harry was putty in Lucius’ hands by now and as Lucius eased them against the wall closer to the door, he murmured “Soon, love soon. Let’s get through this first.”

As they walked into Madame Malkin’s they were greeted by the lady herself. “Ah, Mr. Malfoy, I would like to express my condolences on your recent loss. I am guessing you would like to see our line of mourning robes. If you would follow me, I would be happy to show you what we have.” Lucius heard Harry starting to growl low in his throat at the mention of his wife. Just another explosive to disarm. “Madame Malkin, I beg to differ, I am not here to obtain mourning robes. In light of the non-existent relationship my wife and I had, it will be a private affair tomorrow. Today, Mr. Potter and I are here to choose wedding robes for use this evening. If you can accommodate us, please lead the way. If not, I have a name of a very nice shop in Paris that would love to furnish us with robes today.” Lucius felt the tension begin easing in his young lover. Madame Malkin covered her surprise with amazing speed and bowed her head to the men. “Please follow me.” She led them to the wedding robe area and produced a magical book that was enchanted to show the holder of the book in each pattern of robes and they could overlay the color to see what it would look like. Harry and Lucius each looked through the book until they found the robes they wanted. Madame Malkin moved through her racks, removed the two robes and took them back to her customers. They both stepped into their robes and admired each other.

Lucius removed their robes, handing them to Madame Malkin. “We’ll take these, Madame, please see that they are delivered immediately to my attention at Hogwarts. They will be charged to my account. Now we must be off, but I will be sure to tell Draco to see you if he wants the mourning robes. He is of an age where he can make his own decisions on his dame’s arrangements. Good day Madame Malkin.” Lucius led Harry out through the door, stopping him and turning him so they were face to face, pressed against each other. “Harry, you were very controlled in there. I knew you could handle it.” Lucius let their lips connect in a brief kiss full of admiration and promises. He stood away and took Harry’s hand and led him down the street to a little store tucked into the corner. The sign took Harry’s breath, “To Have and To Hold”. “Lucius, we’re really doing this aren’t we?” The blond let out a pent up breath and chuckled. “Yes Harry we really are doing this. The sooner the better for both of us. Let’s go in and see what wisdom they will impart on us about the bindings and candles. My bride’s family handled all that before and I’m just as lost as you. Another first for us together.” They entered the store hand in hand and were greeted by the proprietor. “Ah Mr. Malfoy, it’s a pleasure to meet you at last. How may I help you and your companion today?” Harry squeezed Lucius’ hand just a bit harder. “Mr. Potter and I would like to see the handfasting bindings and candles please and have you explain the significance of each. The only problem is our time is short.” The store owner pulled books off the shelf and motioned for the men to follow him to the table and sofa. He opened the book to the bindings and began showing them and explaining the differences. They picked out the ones they wanted and proceeded through the candles. Mr. Corvine then showed them through the rest of the store. Harry was amazed at some of the items and choose a few to go along with the other items. He was especially fascinated with the Wizard Wedding Camera and Photo Album and the special serving sets for the reception. Harry was finalizing his choices and Lucius told the man to put it on his account. Harry started to protest and Lucius looked at the smoldering emerald eyes and relented. The brunet copied the blond’s imperial attitude from earlier telling the owner to have them delivered to his attention at Hogwarts and that they needed to be there within the hour and to charge it to his Gringott’s account.. Mr.Corvine assured them it would be there. The lovers walked from the store and disapparated to the edge of the Forbidden Forest and began the walk back to the castle, stopping every so often to look at the clouds or each other or to steal a kiss.