To Love a Malfoy

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Special Author's Note: Thank you to my new reviewer frozenrose. My special thanks go again to AthenaMalfoy, celestialuna and Extraho for being faithful reviewers to my story. I really appreciate your support and hope you all continue to enjoy story.

To those of you who might have noticed, yes our favorite Wizards are acting out of character from the J. K. Rowling books and movies but it was necessary for my story. Please continue to enjoy and all your reviews and opinions are always appreciated.

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Chapter 11:


Lucius was on his way back to the rooms that Severus had assigned to him for his own private use while visiting Hogwarts, when he thought he heard shouting coming from one of the hidden alcoves. What in the name of Merlin is going on..... It must either be some students fighting or trying to find a private place to have a little ‘fun’...... Well, well, how nice, I’ll just have to fix them and interrupt their little tête-à-tête session ..... He followed the sound of voices and silently entered the small alcove, then his gray eyes widened with surprise (and then darkened in anger) when he realized who it was.

“WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE?” an irritated Lucius Malfoy growled.

“Lucius.” gasped Harry, thankful for the interruption.

Jonathan released Harry’s wrists and turned his head saying angrily, “Lord Malfoy, can’t you see that Professor Potter and I are rather busy at the moment...... Why don’t you just continue along your way and leave us alone to get back to our private business discussion..... As you may have noticed, we were just getting down to the good part before you so rudely interrupted us.”

Lucius raised one of his eyebrows and replied waspishly, “Oh, I beg to differ with you Mr. Chambers, but it doesn’t look to me at all like Professor Potter is enjoying your so called private business discussion.”

If Jonathan noticed the deliberate slight to his title that Lucius used, he chose to ignore it. Harry was observing all of this, while rubbing his sore wrists, and scowling at Jonathan Chambers. He noticed that his way out was still being blocked by the obnoxious Potions Master, and that Chambers and Malfoy both looked like they were about to come to blows. This is so stupid, Harry thought, how did I get myself into this situation in the first place. I am the Defense teacher for Merlin's sake, and should have been on the alert, let alone been able to defend my own self.

“Excuse me.” spoke out Harry, “If the two of you don’t mind, it’s been a long tiring day and I would like to be able to retire to my rooms now.”

He gave Jonathan an angry glare that spoke volumes, letting him know this incident was far from over, and then pushed past him and found himself standing directly in front of Lucius.

“Lord Malfoy, thank you again for helping me out.” said a grateful Harry.

“Harry, let me walk with you back to your rooms.” offered Jon interrupting them.

“Thanks, but no thanks, Professor Chambers. I think I can find my way back perfectly fine, thank you very much.” hissed out Harry.

“I’ll escort you, Harry.” insisted Lucius, emphasizing his name and offering his arm to him.

Harry graciously accepted the offer and put his hand on the older Wizard’s arm. Lucius pulled Harry towards him and began to guide him out of the alcove while keeping a wary eye on Chambers.

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Jonathan was furious that his carefully laid out plan for seducing Harry had been sabotaged by the arrival of Malfoy...... I will have you my Harry.... Mark my words, you will be mine.... I haven’t waited this long only to be foiled by that former Death Eater scum..... Oh yes, Malfoy, don’t think this little war between us is over, far from it..... I will enact my revenge against you and Harry will belong to me.

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Harry was grateful for having someone to hold onto while walking back to his rooms. He realized that he was over tired and had stupidly forgotten to take his vitamins that morning. I have to remember to ask Dobby not to let me forget to take them. Especially, when I have so much on my mind. I just wish this dizziness would go away. I probably just need something to eat and then will be fine.

As Lucius was escorting Harry back to his rooms, he was silently seething inside at the sheer gall of that Chambers idiot. Trying to molest his Harry, how dare he. At least Harry was trying to fight back and wasn’t letting that sexual deviant have his way with him. Wait a moment, since when did I start to feel this way about Potter,no Harry? He looked down at the beautiful creature walking beside him in the hallway.

Lucius had dearly loved Narcissa, his deceased wife, but it was the love that a brother had for a sister. Their marriage had been an arranged one, and both of them entered it knowing the facts. After they had been married just a short time, Narcissa carried through with her part and provided Lucius with a Malfoy heir. They remained married, but both pursued their own different love affairs and interests. After Draco was born, they continued their ruse and appeared to be the perfectly married couple and family. Both Lucius and Narcissa had contributed to coddling Draco, and he grew up being the typical rich spoiled brat, who always got what he wanted. After the Dark Lord murdered them, Lucius was devastated and blamed himself. Then, he continued his sarcastic and arrogant ways as a mask to hide behind.

Lucius Malfoy had never thought he would find true love and certainly didn’t think he deserved it. Especially, after all the horrendous things he had done in has past. But, after the War ended, Lucius had wanted revenge (and when the opportunity arose) he had taken it out on Harry Potter in the worst possible way the night of the Ministry Ball. He still had nightmares about that night, and what he did, but would never admit it to anyone but himself.

The one possibility that Lucius had considered, was the fact that Harry might possibly never find it in his heart to forgive him. Yet, here they were walking along together down the hallway, arm in arm, almost like lovers, he thought.

He glanced down again at Harry and saw that he seemed to be rather pale. It must be due to the confrontation he had with Chambers. Just when they were a few feet from the door to Harry’s rooms, Lucius sensed something was wrong and caught Harry in his arms before he hit the floor.

“DOBBY...... DOBBY OPEN THE DAMNED DOOR,” called out Lucius carrying Harry up to it.

As the rooms were warded against all entry, except to Harry and his friends, Lucius couldn’t enter them without permission. There was a loud pop then Dobby appeared next to Lucius and Harry in the hallway.

“What is it Master Malfoy?” asked an upset Dobby his voice quivering in fear.

When he saw Harry in the arms of his former master, he got angry and cried out. “WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO MASTER HARRY?...... YOU HAVE HURT MY MASTER. OH, POOR MASTER HARRY.”

Dobby began crying, big tears pouring from his huge eyes and his bat like ears lowered to either side of his head.

“Dobby, just open the door so I can put Master Harry on his bed...... He has only fainted that is all...... He is not hurt and will be fine.” assured Lucius to the distraught House Elf.

Dobby brightened up considerably and with a wave of his hand the door opened and Lucius strode in.

“Dobby, show me to Master Harry’s bedroom.” requested Lucius.

“This way, Master Malfoy.” and Dobby led him to Harry’s bedroom where Lucius gently deposited him onto the mattress.

“Dobby, please get me some fresh cold water and a cloth for Master Harry.” asked Lucius while he attended to the still unconscious Harry.

Dobby quickly returned and handed the items over to Lucius. He watched carefully and saw his former cruel Master gently wiping young Master Harry’s face with the cool cloth . Then to Dobby’s surprise, Master Malfoy sat down on the bed and pulled the younger man up into his lap. When Dobby saw that Lucius met no harm to his Master Harry, he left the room with another loud pop.

“Harry, can you hear me?” whispered Lucius, gently tapping his cheek, “Harry, Harry, wake up, everything will be alright just wake up.... I have some nice cool water for you to drink but I need you to be awake first.”

Harry started to groan and his long eyelashes fluttered. Then Lucius watched as his brilliant green eyes opened and stared up at him.

“Hi, what happened?” croaked out Harry in a hoarse voice.

“You fainted Harry and I carried you to your room..... Dobby was kind enough to let me in so I could bring you to your bedroom.” answered Lucius lifting the glass of water to Harry’s lips and supporting his head so he could have a sip.

“Thank you, Lucius..... It seems that lately you are always there to rescue me just when I need you the most.” stated a flustered Harry.

Just then Dobby popped back into the room, carrying a bottle of what looked like pills and crying out in a loud voice, “Master Harry, Master Harry, your vitamins, you forgot to take your vitamins this morning..... Oh, bad, bad Dobby for not reminding Master Harry to take his important vitamins.”

Harry’s eyes widened in shock and he tried to motion for Dobby to shut up but it was too late.

“Dobby, may I have that bottle please?” requested Lucius holding out his hand.

TBC