Unexpected Things

Disclaimer: Harry Potter and properties belong to JK Rowling. I don’t own anything. The story contains spoiler for all Harry Potter series. This chapter is edited by Danyealle. Thanks a lot for her help.


Unexpected Things

Chapter XX

Remus and Tonks had a small private ceremony, attended only by Andromeda and Ted Tonks, the Weasleys, the Order of Phoenix members and Hogwarts staff. After that, they would have their honeymoon in Bali. The couple was interested to go there after hearing Hermione’s story about her summer holiday there.


After the wedding came Christmas, Harry’s favorite time of the year. Charlie had come home to celebrate Christmas with the family while Bill had gone to France to celebrate it with Fleur’s family since the year before she had came to the Burrow. He was in the middle of his meal when a loud gasp from Mr. Weasley caught his attention as well as everyone else’s.


“What it is Dad?” Charlie asked.


“I can’t believe it!” Mr. Weasley muttered in shock.


“What?” Now the entire table had shifted their focus to Mr. Weasley.


“Lucius Malfoy divorced his wife,” Mr. Weasley said in disbelieving tone.


Harry’s fork dropped from his hand. Fortunately, nobody noticed since they’re surprised to hear the news too, especially Ron who had sprayed his food, electing twin angry shouts from Fred and George who were the victim of his outburst.


“Can I see the newspaper?” he asked, trying to calm himself. Mr. Weasley gave it to him and he quickly read the headline. Lord Malfoy to separate from his wife! First divorce in the history of House of Malfoy! And there was a picture that looked like it was taken on party showing Lucius, Narcissa and their son together. Below it a formal notice from Malfoy family about the separation and after that, there was news from Daily Prophet’s reporter.


Lord Malfoy to separate from his wife!
First divorce in the history of House of Malfoy!

An announcement has come to us that a respectable member of our society, Lord Lucius Malfoy has separate from his wife, Lady Narcissa Malfoy nee Black. The couple has one son who was currently enrolled at Hogwarts. The news came as a great surprise for us as this is the first divorce to happen since Lord Eleuthere Eaglefield separated from Angela Rothstein, his German wife, to which both of them remarried again only in a matter of one month. Maybe many of the readers still remembered the uproar it caused in wizarding world years ago?

Since Lady Narcissa Malfoy herself had been seen in the company of Mr. Sebastian Demarchiel, a wealthy French pureblood, we wonder who has caught the attention of the Malfoy family patriarch especially since it has come to our attention that it was Lord Malfoy who requested for the separation. Well, only time would tell.


Harry finished reading the news dumbly. Lucius had divorced his wife? It was truly a surprise for him. But, did Lucius do it for him or something else because as the paper said Narcissa already had a lover of her own. Harry supposed this would complicate the entire thing he had with Lucius. He still didn’t know what to call the relationship they had at this point.


When he began all of this he didn’t think that it would go to this far. His plan was only to get Bellatrix’s location, have the Aurors catch her then say goodbye to Lucius. In fact, Harry had hoped to imprison him along with Bellatrix in Azkaban. He didn’t think that he would be attracted to Lucius. What should he do now? Furthermore, did Lucius truly leave his wife for Harry or had he read to far into the story? Well, he had to see how this developed before he could decide what his next step would be.


Mr. Weasley was still murmuring about the article when Mrs. Weasley suddenly yelled. “Boys! Hermione is here!”


Hermione had attended Remus’ wedding but after that she had gone home with her parents and on 23rd December they would go to the Burrow to spend the Christmas together. They would stay at Grimmauld Place, of course, since there wasn’t enough rooms for Mr. and Mrs. Granger. Mrs. Weasley showed up in the kitchen with Hermione and her parents behind.


“Doctors!” Mr. Weasley spotted them and greeted them heartily, starting to talk about all the muggle things he loved. Typical of him.


Hermione went to sit beside Harry. “Hi guys!” she greeted them then her eyes fell on the newspaper. “I see that you have seen the paper too,” she said, looking straight at Harry as she talked.


“Uhm…yeah,” he mumbled.


Ron who didn’t understand their talks said, “I can’t believe it! Lucius Malfoy left his wife. Ha! Maybe that annoying ferret won’t be so arrogant now!”


“Ron!” Hermione scolded him. “You can’t go around blabbering about that no matter how annoying Malfoy is!”


“But Hermione…he always insult my parents too! And Harry’s!”


She glared at him and Ron cowed. “That doesn’t mean that you have to sink to his level,” she said.


Ron, who knew better than to cross her, could only nodded obediently.


Harry, who also knew her well, knew that she was dying to have an opportunity alone with him. Unfortunately, she didn’t have a chance to corner him alone since the Burrow was bustling with Christmas spirit and activities that meant decorating the place using all the Christmas accessories known by the mankind.

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Harry was woken by Dobby and Winky who wanted to give him his Christmas present. A mismatch socks from Dobby and beautiful scarf from Winky that she made herself. It seemed that Dobby had already influenced her. Ron and Hermione came the next. Ron was surprised that he woke up so early in the morning but totally understood it once he saw the socks. After opening his presents, he, Ron and Hermione went down to have breakfast.


He had only sat down when two owls came into the room and stopped in front of him. Each of the owls had parcel, wrapped in green paper and silver ribbon. A further observation told him that one of the owls also had a letter with him. He quickly read it.


‘The smaller box contains your new bracelet meanwhile the bigger one has your Christmas present. The thing you’ve been looking for. You made me work hard for this Potter so you better appreciate it.

PS: The box is shrunken so you have to return it to the original size first.



The thing he had been looking for, Harry thought. What was it? Curious, he quickly enlarged the box and ripped the wrappings apart. He yelped in shock when he saw what was inside it. A sleeping or unconscious Nagini that was kept inside a glass cage. The snake that was also the last Horcrux. Lucius had given her to him.


Situation went chaos. Ron and Hermione stood beside Harry. Mrs. Weasley tried to calm them down. Mr. Weasley and Percy went to call the Kingsley and Dumbledore. Charlie and the twins guarded the cage in case the snake suddenly woke up.


In only one hour, Nagini was taken care of and the last Horcrux was destroyed. Voldemort, at last, truly disappear from this world. Never to return again. It was proved by the disappearance of the Dark Mark on Death Eaters arm. Snape had lost his mark. And Kingsley reported that the prisoners in Azkaban had lost their marks as well, which caused quite ruckus between the fanatical followers of Voldemort. Well, the one who hadn’t lost his mind yet during the reign of Dementors at the prison.


It was surreal for Harry who had spent his school life chased by the crazy snake face. He also felt happy because there was no more Voldemort and finally people could live peacefully without any fear being killed or tortured or kidnapped.


He only remembered about Lucius’s other present when the commotion was finally over. When he opened the wrap he found medium size satin box inside. Lucius had given him a gorgeous gold bracelet that was decorated by emerald. If he didn’t know better he would say that the bracelet and his Slytherin locket was one set of jewelry with the way the bracelet was designed. Lucius really took this to a new level. He was still admiring the bracelet when Hermione and Ron entered his room.


“Wow!” Hermione said. “It’s beautiful!” she said.


“Thanks,” he said.


“But…doesn’t that look like Slytherin locket?” Ron said.


“I suppose the maker tried to make it into one set. Well, that’s him.”


“Him?” Ron asked, puzzled.


“Harry?” Hermione looked at him questioningly.


He nodded at her. He thought it was time for him to tell them the truth before it went too for. “My boyfriend gave this to me,” he replied.


“What?” Ron yelled before he sat down on the bed.


Hermione gave him a sharp look.


“Your boyfriend?” Ron asked weakly. Since when Harry had boyfriend? When he didn’t know about it? He was Harry’s best friend.


He sighed. “Why don’t two of you sit down and I’ll tell you everything from the beginning.”


They sat down as his request. Then he took out his wand and cast the most powerful locking and silencing charms he knew so no one would be able to eavesdropped their conversation. It was total silence after he finished his tale.


Ron opened his mouth, trying to say something, then closed it again and the opened it again but still at loss at what to say. Hermione sat silent, deep in thought. Harry didn’t blame them. He would be shocked to if suddenly Ron told him that he was considering dating Parkinson or that Hermione was considering dating Crabbe or Goyle, which was a really depressing thought.


“So, what are you going to do next?” Hermione asked, breaking the silence.


“I’ll pry Bellatrix’s location from him,” he answered frankly.


“And after that?” she asked again, biting her lips, a sign that Hermione was in distress.


He shrugged. “I don’t know. Right now, that’s my priority. After that, I guess we could sit and talk about what we want and what we’re going to do. And if this is real or just a game.”


Hermione took a deep breath. “Harry, I think this is the most ridiculous plan you have ever come with. But, no matter what happens and no matter who you chose, I’ll always support you.”


“Thanks Hermione,” he replied. Truthfully, he was relieved that the whole thing was out now.


“Harry…?” Ron whispered at last, his breathing erratic. “You and…Malfoy? What…?” Really, Ron looked like he was on the verge of an aneurism and Harry didn’t want that to happen.


Hermione finally took a pity and cast a calming charm at the redhead.


“Why him? I don’t care who you’re dating if it’s not Malfoy!” Ron snapped. “Don’t you remember what he has done to us?” he said in dismay.


Harry sighed. “I know that and I haven’t forgotten about what he has done in the past. Or what he is capable of doing. It’s just that when I talk to him he turns out to be really decent and we get along quite well. I like his wit and intelligence. And he’s also really mature. I don’t think I can handle another crying Cho.” He paused briefly. “And he has helped a lot too.” He sighed again. “I don’t really know how to put this to words you know. But the thing is I’m not asking you guys to understand. I only ask you to accept my decision.”


Ron was quiet for a few moments. “Fine but if he insults me or my family, I’ll hex him.” He grunted.


He smiled at Ron’s response. “Don’t worry. In fact, I’ll help you.”


Ron laughed at then before he turned serious and said. “But, still Harry, I think you have gone nuts.”

“Yeah,” he replied. “If this happen years ago I may have to agree with you.”

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Remus and Tonks had come back from their honeymoon a few days before they went back to Hogwarts. The couple bought souvenirs for them and they also showed the pictures that were taken in Bali. There were pictures of Remus and Tonks walking in Kuta beach, standing in sunset in front of Tanah Lot, eating seafood at Jimbaran, watching dolphin at Lovina and many more. Tonks had explained each of the event in which the picture were taken in great details. Harry was glad to see Remus seemed so happy and informed him about Nagini. The man was surprised but he was glad for it and hoped that Harry could live peacefully now that Voldemort was gone.

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Soon, the Christmas holiday was over and they all went back to Hogwarts. Harry still saw Narcissa at the Peron, saying farewell to her only son. Almost every student and every parent who knew about the news couldn’t take the eyes off of them.

Ignoring them, he climbed into the train with Ron, Hermione and Ginny. Ron went to sit with Neville and Luna meanwhile Ginny went off to find her friends. He and Hermione did their duty as Head Boy and Girl at the train and after that, he told Hermione to go to their compartment first because he wanted to meet Lucius.

Lucius sat on the last compartment on the train. Soon, he was knocking the door and without waiting for permission entered. “Lucius,” he greeted the man.

“Potter,” Lucius inclined his head slightly.

He walked over the man and dropped himself on Lucius’ lap. “I have received your gifts.” He said, looking up at Lucius’ face.

“Well, what did you think about it?” Lucius asked and then lowered his head, his mouth brushing Harry’s.

“It was perfect,” he whispered. “And now I want to say thanks.” With that he proceeded to kiss Lucius.

Lucius kissed him back, thrusting his tongue into Harry’s mouth. They broke apart a moment later, both breathing heavily. The man then slipped his hand around the back of his head and gave him a long, intense kiss. Lucius then buried his face in the curve of Harry’s shoulder, his breath hot against his throat before he began to kiss Harry’s neck. The kisses and bites along the slender column of his throat brought a moan from Harry. This was nice, he thought dazedly. They should be doing this often.

Two of them were so absorbed in their activity that they didn’t notice when the door of the compartment was open and someone stepped in until a hysterical voice shrieked out. “What the hell both of you is doing?”

Both of them turned, only to find a furious looking Draco Malfoy.


Author’s Note:

Hi! It’s me again. Thanks for the review. Since this is chapter 20 I wonder if I can get 200 reviews for total 20 chapters I have posted. And there is only two or three chapters left of this story.

I have this idea about Harry who was raised by Sirius and Remus at abroad and he only went to Hogwarts at the last years. But I’m still wondering about should I put Voldemort in the story or no. Or about how he met Lucius there.