He didn't have time

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He didn’t have time

By

Angelwings


Chapter 4 Meet the Godfathers

In Diagon Alley it was warm as the start of summer was fast approaching. Two rivals met in front of a little café at the heart of the alley. They may have been out of school but rivalries die hard. They were 10 paces away from one another and the tension in the air was thick you cut it with a knife. The patrons of the alley scattered to safety as the magic rose around them. Slytherin verses Gryffindor there was no way this could end without blood shed.

“Weasley.”

“Zabini.”

The greeting was stiff and formal and tension it had any straggles still in the alley running for their lives. The dark hair Italian eyed his Red headed opponent. The both opted to wear muggle casual wear today but you could still notice the differences in upbringings. As the Slytherin wore khakis and a starched button down green shirt, with expensive imported lofters, the Gryffindor wore worn in blue jeans, a dark red t-shirt with a Griffin painted on the front, and beat up trainers. After mentally critiquing his opponent he notice an official scroll sticking out of his pocket.

“I see you got one.”

“Sure I got one I am surprised to see that you got one as well.”

“Well there is only one thing to do now Weasley.” The Slytherin Smirked.

“Alright on the count of three.”

“One…” Witches and wizard scattered into the nearest shops to avoid the appending duel.

“Two…” their hands twitched as both opponents were ready to draw on one another.

“Three!” They Drew fast and with as much Power as they could to slam the other back. They were both pushed back a few feet but neither one was yielding. Both thought he would prevail as the put all their power behind their blasting hex.

“MY GODSON’S CUTER!” they shouted as they were then officially knocked on their arses. They both laid there on the field of battle as two photos that were knocked from their hands came fluttering back down to earth.

“Merlin are you two done making fools of yourselves?” Ranted an angry blonde as he snatched the photos from the air. “You Idots! Your fighting over Identical twins!”

“Well I still say my god son is cuter Malfoy.” Weasley laughed from his fallen state.

“No way, my godson is cuter.” snorted Zabini as he sat up.

“Just get over here your making a spectacle of yourselves.” Sneered the former Slytherin as he made his way quickly back to his reserved table.

“Come on Draco it was fun.” Zabini laughed as he helped the Gryffindor to his feet.

“Yeah Malfoy lighten up.” Both wizards sat down at the table with the sulky blonde. Something was off with Malfoy because he was always the first on to coo over baby pictures. Ron gave his dueling partner a pointed look which was returned with a look of ‘I don’t know what got his knickers in a twist.’

There was a time once where the Slytherins would hex first and ask questions when spotting any Gryffindor especially a Weasley. War changed them all now they sat together in the comfort of frequent acquaintanceship but not fully in friendship. That was not the only reason for their unity during the war or even during school. Harry was the quite soft spoken mediator united the Slytherins and the Gryffindors as well the whole school. He was also what brought them together to today.

“Sorry I’m late I hope I didn’t miss anything. Luna had me proof reading all night last night.”

“Don’t be Longbottom consider yourself you missed these two showing the wizarding world what idiots they are with their embarrassing display.”

“Oh come on Malfoy it couldn’t have been that bad. What did they do?” The dark haired smiled at he took his seat next to his fellow Gryffindor.

“We both put blasting charms on the pictures so once the other saw it they would be blasted on their arse.” Grinned Zabini as he set his ice tea back down.

“Then we had an American Muggle showdown, but sadly it ended in a tie.” Laughed Ron; before taking a bite of his muffin.

“As I said before they are idiots. Now perhaps they can explain why they called us here.”

“Well Draco, we asked you and Longbottom here to share in our joy as we have been both been named godfathers and Pansy and I assume Granger has been named godmothers.” Beamed Blaise and Ron grinning as he nodded his conformation.

“That’s wonderful! I didn’t know anyone was pregnant we just left school a year ago.” Neville picked up the pictures and admired the twins sleeping in their photos.

“Harry wanted to surprise everyone. We just found out when we received our godparents papers from the ministry. Then after I read the papers I called Harry right away.” Sighed Blaise the enthusiasm gone from his voice.

“I did the same it took a while to get the whole story from him. He doesn’t want anyone to know what happen or who the other father was but he’s no longer any part of their lives. Harry is going to be raising his children alone and that’s why are going to be there for him when he needs us.” Ron sighed.

“Potter? Are you talking about the elusive ghost of Hogwarts? That Harry Potter?” Draco asked aghast.

“Harry is not a Ghost how many times do we have to tell you that?” Neville glared at the blonde Slytherin.

“Until I see this person in flesh, blood and magic I refuse to believe you.”

“Draco, Harry is real. We’ve all seen him and know him. He’s our friend.”

“Harry was the one to heal us after every duel we had not to mention all the Quidditch matches. It’s funny Harry would have been a great seeker if he would consentrate on the snitch instead of the injured players.” All three of Draco’s companions laughed at this. Harry was just a natural healer and he was more concern with the fallen players than with the game. If he wasn’t into healing he would have been the world’s greatest seeker. They drag Harry from the hospital wing every now and then for some one on one quidditch and he would blow then all away with his speed, grace and fast reflexes.

“Then how come I’ve never seen him? I know for a fact that he wasn’t in Slytherin. So what house was he in I know he was in our year but I don’t remember him at graduation either.”

“We’ll Malfoy Harry was a Hufflepuff. So I can understand you over looking him.” Longbottom snickered into drink.

“Blaise! You’re friends with a Hufflepuff?”

“Merlin, Draco it’s not a crime to be friends with a Hufflepuff. Besides he’s the best healer I’ve ever known. We all have been healed by him at least once or twice and I feel honored to call him my friend.”

“I’ve never seen or met him let alone have been healed by him. In fact I never once saw him in the hospital wing whenever I was there. Care to explain how it is possible that every one in the school seems to know Harry yet I never once seen hide nor hair of him?” the blonde Slytherin glared at three men setting across from him.

These were all very good questions. It was a shame they couldn’t tell him the answers. Harry was a very shy boy and he fell in love with the Slytherin along time ago before Hogwarts started. Ron remembered that day in Madame Malkin’s. Harry was shopping with him and his family for their first year supplies as Remus and Snape were busy with order business and could not take him.

Flash Back*~*~*~*~*

“Ron, who’s that?”

“That’s Malfoy. He’s going to be a Slytherin and a royal pain. I went to primary wizarding school with him and he’s always acting superior and putting my family down.”

“He doesn’t mean to he has to do it.” Ron was shock as he stared at his friend who was staring at the blonde boy standing on the stool. Harry’s eyes started tear up as he watched the father of the boy stand next to the mirror and give his approval for the robes. “Harry what’s wrong?”

“They are both sad. They don’t like themselves I feel their pain.” The red headed boy looked confused as he tried to understand what he was saying. They watched as the Malfoys give each other small smiles and had a soft spoken conversation. Then Harry froze up a minute before the Malfoys. Ron watched in amazement as both Malfoys dropped their cold masks into place when they notice Mrs. Malfoy had arrived.
“She is cold and unfeeling. She is draining the man through the darkness on his arm.”

“Let’s go Harry We’ll get robes another time I think we should get you to Professor Lupin.” It was disturbing what his friend was saying but it was also a small in sight on his primary school nemesis. Whatever was happening with the Malfoys it was best to get Harry away from Mrs. Malfoy.”

“Okay. Ron I wish I could heal their hearts.”

“I know Harry, I know you do.”

End flash back*~*~*~*~*~*

After time in the shop Harry would be come shy and blush when he saw Malfoy. He avoid all contact with the Slytherin. The Gryffindor knew Harry had fell in love that day but was to shy to get close to Draco. It turned out that what Harry was seeing and feeling in the robe shop was part of his Empathic powers. He could see the type of magic and could feel the emotions of everyone around him. This was a powerful tool in healing and helping his patients recover. He also used it to avoid the Slytherin. All of them knew this and were sworn never to tell.

Harry would hide in Madam Pomphry’s office when he came into the hospital wing. He would also avoid all classes with the Slytherin. Growing up in Hogwarts had it’s advantages. The Hufflepuff was able to get his schedule changed and if he couldn’t then he would sit under his invisibility cloak. The teachers never complained as long as homework was done on time and his godfathers supervised his weekend practical work and test he could get away with it. When ever he was cornered and asked how he felt about Draco, he would tell his godfathers as well as his friends that it was just a crush and he would get over. They all knew it was a lie never once in seven years did he ever meet the Slytherin face to face.

“Draco He wasn’t always in the Hospital wing he is the same age as us he had to attend Classes too. He was an apprentice he was probably in class when you went there or was not working that day.” Blaise explained trying to soothe the irritated Blonde. The two Gryffindor had to hold in the laughter at this statement. Harry Practically lived in the Hospital wing. He only left when he was forced out by his godfathers or madam Pomphry telling him he need fresh air and to spend time with friend like a normal teenager.

“What about classes? I never once saw him in any of the classes we had with Hufflepuff.” Draco questioned. He was getting irritated just like when they were in school.

“Harry had a different class schedule because of his apprentice training program. What’s the matter Malfoy? It’s Just Harry, it’s not like he’s a celebrity or a quidditch star.” Ron laughed as he tried to defuse the constant questions about their Healer friend. “Besides don’t you have a jealous boyfriend?”

“No I don’t and I won’t be dating one anytime soon either.” Sneered the Slytherin.

“Draco what happened to Theodore?” Blaise set down his drink and gave his best friend a concerned look.

“Yeah last we heard you and Nott were going to bond in June.” Ron and Longbottom Both looked at the Blonde Slytherin in confusion.

“Well Weasley you’ll be happy to hear that you were right. Slytherins are Lying, cheating gold digging Bastards.” The three Former classmates were blown away by the snarling coming from the Malfoy Heir.

Draco’s mood became darker just thinking about his ex-boyfriend. His Ex- Boyfriend was also one to sing Potter’s Praises. He sighed as all his thought circled back to Harry Potter. For years he has had questions and curiosity about the Mysterious Healer Harry Potter. It was because of Harry that the Gryffindors and Slytherins started working together. Shortly after they started school in first year there wasn’t a day that went by that he didn’t hear Potters name in some form or another and it only increased in the years to come. All house rivalries were all but no existent and it was due to Healer Harry. When War came to Hogwarts all of the students rallied together to defend their castle home.

It was always Harry this or Harry that, Draco would hear Harry’s name in passing conversation. Like someone would say “Don’t worry Harry will fix you up good as new.” Or “Harry won’t heal you if you continue to duel in the halls!”

Having Harry say that he wouldn’t heal you was the biggest threat in Slytherin, Hell, it was the biggest threat in the whole School. Everyone knew Harry and loved him and had been healed him at least once everyone except him. His Ex-Boyfriend was one of Potter’s biggest fans and often sang his praises in the Common room.

He couldn’t believe how stupid he was going out with the Slimy git. ‘Theodore was ever the Slytherin, Warming my bed for his personal gain.’ But then again he wasn’t really in love with him. Draco was just trying to distract himself from the Mystery that was Healer Potter.

“Dray what happened between you and Theo?”

“Well Blaise were through. I kicked him out of the manor last night. I also Obliviated him after I found his unauthorized biography entitled “Life of a Spy the Draco Malfoy Story.”

“Merlin I’m sorry to hear that Malfoy are you alright?”

“I’m Fine Longbottom. He was just lucky father was out of the country or he would have been dead where he stood.” Lucius Malfoy was now free from the hell that was his arranged marriage.

Narcissa Malfoy was a cold evil vindictive bitch of a woman. When they married he was forced to take the dark mark. Narcissa took the mark as well it was connected to his and she used it to drain him of his magic. Then once she had Draco she spent hours training him under the unforgivable and dark curses. Yes they didn’t Morn her death when she fell to the aura’s wand. Draco was Happy that his father was out there enjoying his freedom and hopefully meeting someone who would love him and make him happy.

“I think it’s time I took a tour. I need sometime to myself.” ‘Even though didn’t love him his betrayal still hurt me.’

“You’ll write to us won’t you, Dray?”

“Sure Blaise.” Draco smiled at his best friend and Gryffindor companions. “I’ll even write Longbottom and Weasley here to assure you of my continued existence.”

“We’ll hold you to that Malfoy. If you don’t it’ll be open season on ferrets.” Draco was taken back by Weasley Bold yet honest statement because he had no doubt that the aura in training would hunt him down.

“Don’t worry I promise I will write. I don’t want the whole aura squad on my heels.”

“Good I’m Glad that’s settled. Now let’s order some food I’m starved I didn’t get breakfast.” Neville blushed as his stomach growled confirming his hungry. The others laughed as they picked up their menus. All of them grateful the tension was broken.