Unexpected Things

Disclaimer: Harry Potter and properties are owned by JK Rowling. This story is betaed by Danyealle. Thanks for her help. And the last, this story contains spoiler for all Harry Potter books so you have been warned.

Unexpected Things

Chapter XXII

"You may leave now. And remember Draco...I have invested too much effort in this and I will not let anyone ruin it. Not even you. Do you understand?"

"Yes Father."

Harry pulled his extendable ears. The newly improved one courtesy of Fred and George Weasley. It could pass through all but the strongest silencing spell. The twins had given it to him as they saw him as a partners. Fortunately, it wasn’t sold in their shop even though the prospect of the chaos it could cause was great, the three of them agreed that it would be too dangerous if it fell into Death Eaters hand.

He quickly cast disillusionment spell so that Malfoy couldn’t see him, he waited until the other teen disappeared from his view before re-entering Lucius’ compartment.

Lucius merely lifted brows at him. “Back so soon Potter? Aren’t you too curious for your own good?” he asked, eyes glinting like steel.

“Technically, it was you who asked me to leave. Anyway, it was an interesting conversation,” he said slyly. “Ambitious as ever, aren’t you Lucius?”

“As is expected from any Malfoy,” Lucius replied. “Although, eavesdropping Potter? My, my…what would people say about that habit of our supposed savior?”
Harry had to grin at this. If Lucius were someone else they would try the best to explain it to him, saying that it was a misunderstanding and no, they didn’t try to use him, so they could come back in his good grace. But not Lucius.

“True,” he said, casually moving into the man’s lap, totally ignored the fact that Lucius knew that he had eavesdropped on the conversation between him and his son. Was he angry to hear that Lucius plan to use him? Not at all since he also planned to use the man. Besides that, if Lucius suddenly began spouting about his eternal and undying love, Harry would be the first to call Saint Mungos to check the man’s mental condition. “That is the Lucius Malfoy I know. And I would expect nothing less from you,” he said then closed the gap between their mouths.

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He left Lucius’ compartment after the train arrived at Hogsmeade station. Ron and Hermione were already waiting for him. Both of them had different expression on their faces. On Hermione’s, it was curiosity about what he was doing with Lucius that took time the entire ride. As for Ron, he was a bit pale. The teen was trying very, very hard to banish the thought that his best friend was dating the person who always insulted his family. Three of them sat in one carriage. Luna and Neville had gone off first because she insisted that a wrackspurt was lonely so they need to accompany the creature. Well, that was Luna. Ever the eccentric one, Harry thought fondly.

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Since the incident on the train, Malfoy was behaving truly weird in Harry’s opinion. The blond would look at him then when Harry caught his eyes Malfoy would quickly avert his eyes. In addition, Malfoy looked like he wanted to talk with him but the blond never had the courage to approach him, which was truly understandable. Malfoy had caught his father making out with a boy younger than he was for crying out loud, who also happened to be his enemy at school and had been since they started. It was amazing actually, that Malfoy hadn’t cracked yet and started throwing curses or hexes at him. Then again, Lucius had strictly warned his son to stay away from his affair and Malfoy wouldn’t, in a thousand years, disobey his father.

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As Hermione had told them before, for the first time Hogwarts would hold a NEWTS preparation test in February. She started grilling them to study, something that annoyed Ron to no end. Especially since Quidditch was temporary canceled for the test. He couldn’t stop grumbling about it.

“But that is my life saver!” Ron said in distress, eyeing the seventh year students who were studying in the library disgustedly. Neville was the most dedicated of them all, second after Hermione. “How could they ruin it?” he moaned.

“If you use the time you have wasted whining to study, you would already finished transfiguration for tomorrow lesson,” Hermione interrupted. “Honestly, think about your future for once.”

“I don’t need NEWTS to become Quidditch player anyway,” Ron stubbornly replied. He had told them that he wanted to become keeper for Chudley Cannons, his favorite Quidditch team.

“Fine!” Hermione snapped angrily. “It’s your future anyway!” she stood, grabbed her things and turned to leave the library.

“Ron!” Harry hissed at his friend.

“What?” he asked, confused. “It’s the truth.” Ron defended himself. “I didn’t mean to offend her. Seriously mate, I think she need to loosen up about this whole studying thing. We’ve been here for what, a few days after Christmas holiday.”

Harry merely shook his head at Ron’s antics. The redhead would never change it seemed. Moreover, Hermione knew it too. That didn’t mean she would stop ordering them to study. She was used to it.

The next day, Professor McGonagall gave them mini test, which made Hermione smiled smugly at Ron’s horrified expression. Not only McGonagall, even in the Defense Against the Dark Arts class, Lucius also gave speech about the importance of NEWTS. Of course, it was entirely done in his way of talking.

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As usual, Harry went to Lucius’ quarter and found that the man was already waiting for him. “So, how are you?” he asked after breaking the kiss they shared together.

“I believe that we’ve just seen each other no more than a few hours ago,” Lucius said sarcastically.

He snickered. “Anyway,” he began. “I want to talk about your Christmas present.”
At Christmas, he had sent letter to Lucius saying that he would give the present later after they went back to Hogwarts. He actually was confused as what to give the man who already had everything. Last year he gave him phoenix tear but to this year, he really didn’t know until a thought flashed in his mind.

“And what is it Potter?” Lucius drawled.


“Something I’m certain you’re going to like,” he said, running his free hand, the one who wasn’t around Lucius’ neck, across the man’s chest suggestively.

“Really?” and Lucius went down to claim his mouth in a long passionate kiss.

Harry kissed him back, equally enthusiastic, winding both his arms around Lucius’ neck now. The next few minutes were spent to make out. He didn’t even realize when or how Lucius had ladn him down on the couch. What he knew was he was lying underneath Lucius right now and he had both of his legs wrapped around Lucius’ waist. The man in question was busy kissing and sucking his neck. He truly didn’t know how they came into this position. But as much as this was fun and pleasurable Harry didn’t want to go that far with Lucius yet. Beside of that he had something to tell the man.

“Lucius,” he tried. “Lucius!”

Lucius finally paused his activity. “What is it now?” he sounded quite annoyed that Harry disturbed him.

“I haven’t told you what the present is and when we’re going to retrieve it.”

“Do we really have to talk about that now?”


Whoa. Lucius must be truly annoyed.

“Yes.” He answered.

“Fine. Talk now.”

“I haven’t told you where we’re going to retrieve it,” he began.

“Do tell me then. Where is the place? Forbidden Forest or is it Dumbledore’s office?” the question was full of sarcasm.

“Actually, it’s located inside the Chamber of Secrets.”

Harry could feel Lucius stiffening instantly. The man lifted his head from the crook of Harry’s neck to look at him with narrowed eyes. “What did you say?”

“Your present. The remnants of the basilisk that once inhabited the Chamber of Secrets. Basilisk's sharp fangs are full of deadly venom, powerful enough to kill a human in a matter of minutes. Which I should know, since I almost died because of it.” He said. “And basilisk venom only has one antidote which is-”

“Phoenix tears,” Lucius cut him off, the thought of making out all but forgotten for such a valuable item. Harry could almost see the gear in Lucius’ mind worked. It almost became a pattern with the man. Lucius had such a one track of mind when it came to this.

“And when we shall go to retrieve it?” Lucius asked.

“This Saturday would be fine. Ron and Hermione plan to go to Hogsmeade together.”
“Very well then.” As much as Lucius tried to hide it, he still sounded very excited. Thankfully, the man wasn’t parselmouth. If he were, Harry was certain Lucius would go to the chamber right now. Shaking his head, he bid goodnight and left the quarters.

Harry was on his way back to his head boy room when he heard footsteps. Curious as who was the person was, he turned and got a surprise. For it was Malfoy and a sixth year Slytherin girl. Judging from the situation, he would say that she was Malfoy’s girlfriend. Hmm. No wonder the blond wanted to stay away from Parkinson then. However, it was also weird. Why would Malfoy hide it from everyone.

The girl looked scared seeing him while Malfoy put defensive expression. Well, they should be afraid of him since it was past curfew already. He sighed and then said, “Go back to your dorm Malfoy,” he ordered.

Malfoy glared at him then the blonde’s eyes widened in shock. “Let’s go Astoria,” Malfoy murmured, eyes never leaving him before he left with the girl.

Harry frowned. Was something wrong in here? Did he have something funny about him that he didn’t notice? Confused, he walked back to his room. Hermione was still in the common room, reading a book. Ron was nowhere to be seen. He figured that Ron must have gone back to Gryffindor tower.

“Haven’t sleep yet?” he asked Hermione.

“I want to finish this book first,” she replied, lifting her head to look at him and then her eyes widened in shock. “Oh my!” she exclaimed.

Now Harry was getting really worried. “What?” he asked hurriedly. First it was Malfoy and now Hermione. What was wrong with him?

“Your neck!” Hermione said. “You have hickey on your neck!”

“What?” he quickly went to look at his reflection on the nearest mirror he could find. There, on his neck, there was the unmistakable hickey.


“So, I take it means that Lucius Malfoy is a good kisser huh?” Hermione teased him.

“Hermione!” he complained, scandalized. No wonder Malfoy had looked at him funny when they met earlier. The blond must have seen it too. Luckily, he didn’t meet any other person during his way back.

“What? I’m only curious,” she said, defending herself.

“Anyway, I met Malfoy earlier. He was with his girlfriend. You know, I always thought that he was dating Parkinson.”

Hermione snorted. She never like Parkinson and she also never hide the fact about it.

“Uhm…what was her name? Ah, Malfoy called her Astoria,” she said.

Realization dawned on her eyes. “Astoria Greengrass. She is Daphne younger sister, a Slytherin student in our year.” She explained and then frowned. “But I heard there was already a talk about marriage between Malfoy and Parkinson when they were still a kids.”

He shrugged. “It was years ago. Things change. Beside that…marrying Parkinson? Eww. Her personality leaves a lot to be desired.”

“Yes.” She nodded. “Things do change. Just look at you and Lucius Malfoy of all people.” She teased him again. “Wait a minute! You saw Malfoy earlier that means he had seen your hickey too!”

“Uhm…that…actually he already knew. He caught Lucius and me on the train,” he mumbled out.

“What?” Hermione almost shrieked the words out.

“I forgot to cast locking charm and he barged in. But Lucius had a talk with him so it’s okay.” Of course, he didn’t tell her what kind of talk Lucius had with Malfoy. That would freak her out.

“Oh Harry,” she said, shaking her head in exasperation. “Why things always happen to you.”

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Saturday came quickly. At the promised time, he went to Lucius’ quarter only to find that Malfoy was still there. Lucius had told him before that he always had breakfast with his son every Saturday. The blond appeared ready to leave. He didn’t say anything when he saw Harry and pretended that he didn’t exist.

Lucius showed up a moment later. “Shall we go then?” the man inquired.

“Yeah,” he nodded.

Lucius cast disillusionment spell on himself then followed. They arrived at the girls’ lavatory a few minutes later. Harry checked his Marauder Map to make sure that no one was following them and that they met no one in their way there.

“That is the entrance,” he pointed at a snake-engraved sink tap. “Open,” he said in Parseltongue.

Lucius peered at the hole. “And I suppose we have to slide down?” he drawled in disgust.

“Stairs,” he said again and this time a moving set stairs appeared. They stepped onto it and the stairs moved down, much like the one at headmaster’s office. Harry had been thinking about it since he thought that it was most likely impossible for Salazar Slytherin to slide down the tunnel every time he went down to the chamber so there must be a stairs or something similar.

The Chamber was exactly as he remembered. The hall was lined with statues of snakes and a large statue of Salazar Slytherin was at the center. Lucius looked around him with awe that even he couldn’t hide. It must be dream come true for someone like Lucius to be in here. Harry turned his sights and met with the skeleton of the basilisk he had killed years ago.

“Lucius,” he called. “We don’t have much time here.”

Lucius sneered at him but nonetheless set to work. However, before that, Harry decided to take one of the basilisk fangs, Lucius could keep the other one. Maybe someday he would need it. The man saw him doing it but didn’t say anything. Lucius then took out his wand and waved it around, muttering Latin words he didn’t understand. The bones that were still attached to each other suddenly tear apart and moved into one big pile. Lucius then took out small black pouch from his pocket and enlarged it. He waved his wand again and the bones flew inside the pouch. After nothing was left, he shrunk the pouch and put it back inside his pocket. Although basilisk was renowned for its venom, Harry knew the bones were also priceless. Lucius could make fortune if he chose to exploit it.

After everything was done, Harry almost had to drag Lucius out from the chamber. They went back to Lucius’ quarter where the man quickly went inside his bedroom to stash his newfound treasure.

”So, I think this present suit you well,” he said slyly after Lucius returned.
Lucius arched his eyebrow. “It turned out that you have quite good taste Potter.” The man still feigned his feeling masterfully, even though he knew that Harry could see beyond the feigned innocence in a heartbeat.

Harry grinned and then looked at his watch. “Anyway, I have to leave now. I have Quidditch strategy to discuss.” He already promised to meet Ginny later. Since this was his last year he had thought about who would replace him as Gryffindor captain. Even though it was Professor McGonagall who made the decision, she had asked for his opinion and he thought Ginny would be best for the position.

He kissed Lucius goodbye and was about to leave when Lucius called to him. He turned and found that the man was looking at him and without any words, leaned down and pressed a kiss on his forehead. Then Lucius pulled back and said, “Well, you can leave anytime now Potter.”

He and Lucius had shared many kisses, most of them were quite passionate, involving tongue and all. But, strangely, this simple peck on his forehead felt like the most affectionate kiss Lucius ever bestowed him.

Author’ Note:

Hi. It’s me again. This chapter all evolved from Harry’s p.o.v but don’t worry in the next chapter we’ll see few moments from Lucius point of view. Anyway, I have many things to rant on I suppose.

Of course Lucius and Harry are going to love each other. I love happy ending story. In fact if I knew that a movie or a book has sad ending then I choose not to read or watch it. Then about Ron, he seemed become a comic relief here which isn’t my intent but it came out that way. About the movie, Narcissa Malfoy came as disappointment for me. No offense to the actress but she looked older than Bellatrix and totally didn’t fit the image I have of her or the image in the book either.

And about their clothes, I know in the book they’re described wearing robes but I always imagined them with the clothes they wore in the movie you know with jeans, shirt, even Malfoy always wore black blazer on the movie. As for Lucius, he seemed like the type who wore old fashioned clothes. Like the one they wore on Sherlock Holmes the movie maybe? The one that starred Jude Law.

Anyway, I have been saying that there are only three or four chapters left since what? Many chapters ago. That it because I kept cutting the scene and moved it to another chapter that the story become longer than my prediction. First writing this, I thought this story will only have a few chapters but now it evolved into twenty something. But now, it only really take a few chapters. Next is going to tell about runaway Bellatrix which will lead to the main conflict, and then calm time, then graduation, the end. And epilog which will tell about Harry lives later, set in nineteen years later. Of course this time he is going to have children with Lucius, instead of Ginny. And no, there won’t be male pregnancy.

At first I planned to have Lucius and Harry married but now I am not sure. I think I will use the marriage for my other fic, Truly Madly Deeply. It fit better since it has humor genre.

Also I have been thinking about writing sequel of this that will tell the story about Harry’s life after he graduated from Hogwarts and the one where people will found out about him and Lucius. But I don’t have any idea yet about the main topic.

Enough of my rambling. Thanks for reading the story and once again, please give me reviews.