The Contract

Chapter Thirty Four – Revelations or not



As with anything regarding Harry and Draco, their perfect evening was a bit skewed. First the hiccup with Ron and Seamus was followed quickly by Pansy and Daphne who made the mistake of laughing about ‘how the mighty had fallen’ which no one was sure which one they were speaking of, but Draco was certain the statement was directed at his situation regardless.



Draco felt Harry tense, which earned him a quick smack on the cheek. Any decorum was lost when the girls heard the noise and dissolved into uproarious laughter. Unfortunately, Draco was not in the mood to be laughed at that evening. Between watching Harry humiliate himself, which he kept telling himself was necessary, seeing Professor Snape accept the apology without ceremony, as well as the whole situation with Ron, it became apparent that the blonde had all he could stand.



Pulling away from Harry, who reverted to ‘The Position’, but watched regardless, Draco pull his wand, direct it at the two whispering bints, and clearly call an incantation Harry had never heard before. The results were a few shrieks, the loss of Slytherin House points, laughter throughout the hall and the two girls sitting on their seats looking like terrified, pink chickens who continued to cluck.



Putting his wand back into his robes, he looked around the tables. The laughter stopped at the look of righteous indignation on his face. When it was quiet, except for the two chickens now running down the Slytherin table, Draco spoke clearly. “Harry Potter is mine. You will not embarrass him or speak to, for, or about him in any derogatory way or you will have me…” his voice cut by the sound of scraping chairs across the hall.



Ron, Hermione, Luna Lovegood, Neville, Ginny, Dean, and most of who amounted to the D.A. stood as well across the hall. Surprisingly, Snape stood as well, continuing, he said, “or them to deal with. He has been through enough this year without any help from you lot. If you need specifics, read the Daily Prophet or speak to your Heads of House, but stop gossiping about him!”



Instead of sitting, he moved away from the table, calling Harry, who stood, pink faced, and followed him out of the hall. Before the doors closed, they heard whistling and applause for their show of strength against the entire school. Pausing for a moment, Harry wrapped Draco protectively in his arms, “Thank you. I wanted to hex them so bad, but you didn’t want me to. I am really trying to please you and now maybe, I won’t have to try quite so hard.”



Draco smirked and pulled back, “Harry, I don’t think you could be any more hard. Let’s go take care of that, shall we?”



However, as Hogwart's always is, they were stopped on the staircase by Remus, who asked that they join him in the Headmaster’s office. Following the older man, the group made for the stone gargoyle, both wondering what was going to happen now, and when Harry would be allowed to cum.



Entering, they found it deserted for a few moments. Fawkes flew from his perch, but instead of Harry’s lap, he landed on Draco’s. Staring intently into the eyes of the blonde beauty, the bird leaned down and poked the Glamoured bulge with his beak. Cocking his head, and staring at it for a few moments, he began to sing a happy song. Draco smiled, Harry cried, and when the door to the office opened, Dumbledore’s immediate reaction was anger, which he covered quickly with awe.



When Fawkes finished his song, he returned to the perch and waited for the meeting to begin. “Ahhh, gentlemen, let us begin. I am very proud of the two of you regarding what you have accomplished since yesterday’s mistake.”



Harry stiffened.



Draco held his hand.



“However, regarding the bond you have seemed to create, we must allow time for it to settle. I would suggest that you either return to the Manor, one of your other properties, or perhaps Grimmauld Place for the remainder of term.”



Draco stiffened at the realization that they were, in fact, being asked to leave the safety of the school, which would mean Harry would immediately be taken into custody. His assessment cut short as he heard Harry’s near panicked voice.



“You’re chucking us out?” Harry asked. “After everything I did today, you are just going to chuck us out of school? Why did I even…”



Draco cut him off, “That’s enough! If you wish to remain in that chair and part of this discussion, you will not interrupt him again. I told you that I would deal with whatever happened. Give me the opportunity to make the best decisions with ALL,” Dumbledore’s head shot up and looked quizzically at the blonde at the way he accented the word ‘all’. Draco continued, “The available information. Do not say another word.” His voice was calm and a hint of what could happen if Harry did not comply. Harry looked at him for a moment before turning back to the Headmaster.



Remus and Severus exchanged a small smile of approval; the observant look of wonder passing between them at Dumbledore’s reaction.



“You can, of course, choose to stay here,” Dumbledore relented, but pushed on with, “but we feel it would be better if you were away from the intense curiosity of the rest of the school. Mr. Weasley has been in any number of altercations in the past few weeks regarding one or both of you. Miss Granger has an affinity for blue hair and odd smells which emanate from those who, up until this evening were known to speak ill of one of you. It would be best if you made your decision quickly.”



Looking to the Headmaster, Draco asked, “Sir, what about our studies?”



Professor Snape seized the opportunity and spoke, “It is believed that you could either work with a tutor to remain caught up on your studies, or perhaps you would choose to remain out of school the rest of the school year and return for your Seventh year next school year.”



“What?!” Harry said, pulling away from Draco. “Why would you even suggest such a…”



He didn’t catch his words fast enough, because the next thing he knew, Draco drew his wand and put him in a full body bind. “I told you not to speak again. We will deal with this later. You will stay like that until I finish here.”



Remus answered, “Bravo Draco, now to answer Harry’s question. For whatever reason, your abilities have grown past the point of being safe in the school. Draco, you have lost your parents and have inherited even more than you realize. There are topics you two must spend some time and discuss, bonded or not.” Remus winked at the blonde, hoping that he knew it was a set up of some kind and not take the bait.



“Professors, thank you for the opportunity. We will take your suggestions under advisement and give you our answer tomorrow evening. However, we will not be attending classes. We need to secure and replace the Potion ingredients that my other half destroyed. You will send me a complete list, Severus?”



“Yes, that will be suitable, but some of those ingredients will be difficult to obtain. You may have to look in several different areas for all the needed items. And if I understand Professor Dumbledore correctly, you have access to a dead Basilisk?”



Draco nodded knowing that Harry could easily get into the Chamber of Secrets at any moment. “Good, then part of what I wish to secure should be available there. Would it be possible to do that tonight?”



If Harry could have made a face at that moment, it would have had a look of horror. Draco answered for them both, “No, I am very sorry, Professor. The apology was taxing for Harry. Add in the reconstruction of your quarters, furniture, papers, and lab, he needs his rest, as do I.” Standing and releasing Harry from the hex, he said, “Gentlemen, if you would excuse us?” Without waiting for an answer, he ushered Harry out of the room.



Watching the men leave, the others waited until the signal that said the gargoyle closed. “That went well.” Remus said.



“Well? Remus they are still here! They need to be somewhere else and soon. When Harry finds out about the babies, he will lose his temper again. That will be very ugly.” Albus countered, showing what fear he could manage.



“Perhaps Draco will be smart enough to wait to tell him until he has a bit more control.” Remus countered.



“I was rather impressed with Draco, rather than arguing with Harry, he put him in a full body bind. Though I loathe to admit it, when he hit the ground and laid on his back, his body seemed to react to the show of power Draco showed. I shudder to think what could happen next.”



Dumbledore muttered under his breath, “I believe that it is time to allow the Aurors to take Mr. Potter until he learns how to control himself.” Severus looked to the old man, who did not seem to realize anyone else could hear his muttering.



Ignoring the Headmaster, the two men left the room to set up a meeting with a mum, dad, and other people who loved Harry as much as Remus did.