Truly Madly Deeply

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Truly Madly Deeply

Chapter IV

When Harry, Ron and Hermione showed up later for dinner all eyes in the Great Hall immediately swiveled towards them, particularly to Harry. Then, almost as one, everyone began to whisper and mutter to each other while staring at him. He could pretty well guess that this must be the result of his stunt in Hogsmeade earlier. After all, he did meet with some students there. Students, who would love nothing more than to share the latest gossip with their equally eager friends. Harry could hear the snippets of their conversation as they walked along.


“You’re joking right?”


“No way! I saw it with my own eyes!”


“But Lucius Malfoy is old!”


“But still so gorgeous...” her friend replied, giggling.


“He is so cool too.”


“Wish I had a father like him.”


Ignoring all the stares and whispers, he sauntered to Gryffindor table, followed by Ron and Hermione.


“Hi Harry,” Seamus greeted him eagerly.


“Yes Seamus?” he asked.


“We,” he indicated himself, Dean and Neville, “have heard the news.” Dean nodded at that and Neville nodded too, a bit hesitantly than his friend.


“What he means is that we want to know if that’s true,” Ginny piped in.


“Wondered about what is true?” he asked, feigning innocence.


“That you went to lunch with Lucius Malfoy, hand in hand.” Ginny replied, annoyed.


“I suppose that’s true,” he replied, putting sausage into his plate. Next to him, Ron was already digging in to his dinner.


“Really?” Seamus asked. “I can’t believe it,” he muttered.


“Are you okay Harry?” this question came from Neville.


“I’m fine,” he replied. “Why did you ask that?”


“Because we doubt that you would go to lunch willingly with Malfoy,” Ginny answered for Neville.


He nodded in understanding. “Well, not only me. Actually Ron and Hermione were there too.”


“But why?”


Harry sighed. He knew that he better answered this now rather than to have them bugging him until they got their answer. “Isn’t that obvious?” he said.


“Yeah,” Lavender chimed in. “Lucius Malfoy is definitely one handsome man even though he’s way much older.” By now, the entire Gryffindor students seemed to have gathered to hear the story. Even some students from other houses, inconspicuously, had leaned over to hear the story too. “Cold and handsome.”


“Yeah,” Parvati giggled. “And rich too.”


“I can’t believe it!” Ron groaned. For the first time he spoke. “Not both of you too!”


Neville, Dean and Seamus shared the same opinion with the redhead. “Why do girls like that type?” Seamus grumbled.


“Harry, you definitely have my support here!” Lavender practically squealed, making Hermione rolled her eyes.


“Uhmm….thanks?” He mumbled awkwardly. Never in his life had he thought this could be happen. Ron, seeing the look on his face, began to laugh. That was until Hermione smacked him on the head, which promptly shut him up.


“I-uh…that’s your decision Harry,” Neville said. “I will always support you of course.”


“Thanks Neville,” he replied.


After that, the dinner went peacefully even though, when he looked at Slytherin table, he could see that Malfoy was glaring at him. Further observation told him that the Slytherin students were the most silent one. Apparently, their fear of Malfoy stopped them from voicing their opinions on the topic aloud. Theo, on the other hand, was giving him amused look.


When they left Great Hall after dinner, he saw that Theo was already leaning on the wall, waiting for him. “You guys go ahead,” he told Ron and Hermione.


Ron gave Theo suspicious look but didn’t say anything. Hermione then dragged him away.


“So, that‘s why you showed sudden interest in Lucius Malfoy.” The taller boy said.


“You know that you’re the best source of information Theo,” he said playfully. He was really glad that he was still friends with the Slytherin teen as Theo turned out to be a good friend. In fact, he was a better friend than he was a boyfriend.


“What I’m interested in is why this sudden attraction,” Theo said calmly.


And then Harry filled him in about the conversation he had with Hermione.


“So, Granger is the one who came up with the idea?” Theo asked, a hint of wonder in his voice.


“Both of us came up with it,” he corrected.


“You never cease to amaze me,” Theo commented lightly then his voice turned serious. “Since this is really unexpected you succeeded surprising Lucius Malfoy with this. But next time it won’t be as easy. He will be on guard Harry.”


“I know,” he admitted.


“Never underestimate the man.” Theo advised him. “Malfoy is always sly and cunning. He’s dangerous.” Then Theo sighed. “Do you really know what you’re getting into?”


“He wouldn’t last being Death Eater otherwise,” he replied. “But you worry too much Theo.”


“I’m worried about you.” Theo said quietly.


“I’ll be fine.” He assured his friend. “And for your question, I know what I’m getting into. In fact, I think that I know about the real Lucius Malfoy better than anyone else.”

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Harry thought that Hogwarts would calm down the next day when it came to what had transpired at Hogsmeade. Sadly, he was mistaken. In fact, the gossip windmill had accelerated with Daily Prophet’s help. The newspaper gleefully published a photo of him and Lucius, walking arm in arm, which was secretly, and added with headline ‘The Boy Who Lived to Snag Lord Malfoy.’ He groaned at this and thought that he was going to sue Daily Prophet.


Malfoy, Harry noticed, was livid. None of his housemates sat near him, probably fearing being used as punch bag. Not even the dumb twins Crabbe and Goyle. He had to wonder about what Lucius and his son talked about after their lunch together. At the high table, Dumbledore sat as usual although his eyes twinkled merrily. Remus looked troubled, maybe worried about him. Snape however looked quite green at the Daily Prophet he held in his hands.


The confrontation with Malfoy happened after breakfast. “Potter!” the blond barked angrily.


“What is it Malfoy?” he asked.


Malfoy stalked towards him. “What are you planning Potter?” the blond demanded harshly. “What’s with you setting your sights on my father?” the teen was practically fuming, far from his usual self.


He sighed. “Surely Malfoy, that would be obvious.” He answered, giving the same reply as he did to everyone else. “Why is it everyone always asks me that?” he asked, exasperated.


“I don’t care who’re dating Potter, but stay away from my father!” Malfoy yelled the last sentence out loud.


He sighed again. “Your father is an adult. He can take care of himself. Besides that, it’s not like you can tell your father what he can and he can’t do.”


Malfoy chose to ignore his words. “You must be planning something Potter. I will find out about it and then you’ll be very sorry.” With that he stormed away.


After that, he was accosted by Remus who told him to go to his quarters. He went there only to find a fuming Sirius Black.


“Harry!” his godfather yelled when he saw him and then ran to hug him. “Harry! I’m so glad that you’re alright.”


Harry hugged him back. “Uhm…I’m okay Sirius,” he said, trying to calm down the man. “What brings you here anyway?”


“What brings me here? What bring me here?!? What brings me here is this!” Sirius exclaimed loudly, waving Daily Prophet hysterically.


Remus who had been quiet the whole time decided to interrupt before Sirius could blow up again. “Is it true Harry?” he asked softly. “Because we all know how Daily Prophet works,” he said, referring to Harry’s fifth year. In the background, Sirius was still ranting about his obligation to protect his little precious, innocent godson from devil personified that was named Lucius Malfoy. Never mind that the said godson was already seventeen year old and already defeated the most evil wizard in the world.


“Yes, it is,” he admitted. He truly hoped that no one would accost him again. But he suspected that Mr. and Mrs. Weasley would be the next candidates who would march here, demanding explanation. Really, was all this trouble worth it? He was beginning to regret his decision about trying to date Lucius.


“But why?” Remus asked confusion clear on his face.


Then Harry proceeded to tell them everything.


“So you just went there and made him invite you to lunch?” Sirius asked in disbelief after he finished his explanation.


“Yeah.”


“That’s truly marauder of you,” Sirius said, distracted.


“Are you sure about all of this Harry?” Remus asked.


“If he hurts you I’ll kill him!” Sirius growled.


He smiled fondly at both his godfather and honorary godfather. “I think I can handle him but if he tries something funny, you both could always prank him. I’m sure you have many ideas for that.”


“Oh yeah,” Sirius said enthusiastically. “I remember when we played pranks on him in the past. Lucius was already a prefect when we entered Hogwarts and he deducted points from Gryffindor when he caught us hanging around after curfew hours. And the payback…” Sirius trailed off, cackling evilly. “If he hurts you Harry…he’ll wish he has never been born.”

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Meanwhile, at the same time but different place, one Lucius Malfoy sat thinking about the whole situation he had with Potter. This all was triggered by today’s Daily Prophet. He really should have a talk with the editor. Then they would know the consequences of invoking his wrath.


But, the person he blamed the most was Potter. It was Potter who caused all of this. The brat suddenly started flirting with him, much to his disbelief. At first, he thought that Potter had fallen victim to potion accident or spell gone stray but no, his observation told him that Potter was perfectly fine. And that made him suspicious. Why would Potter, of all people, flirt with him? That’s why he allowed himself to have a lunch with him. Much to his dismay, the brat refused to tell him the truth. Potter even had courage to order him around! That was unacceptable! He was Lucius Malfoy. He was not to be crossed!


And the worst part was when they separated, Potter kissed him and he, being too shocked, didn’t do anything. He had never been humiliated like this. He was an experienced man. He knew how to behave around woman and man who wanted his attention. But, for a mere seventeen year old boy to leave him speechless, it was unheard of. How dare Potter do this to him? He would find out what Potter was planning. And, after that, there would be hell to pay.

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A few days had passed and Hogwarts had finally calmed down. But it was about to become gossip frenzy again as on that morning a black eagle owl swooped down in front of Harry, delivering letter from Lucius Malfoy. Soon, the hall was buzzing once more. Everyone in the school knew that the only student who used eagle owls was Malfoy. And the teen in question looked ready to march to Gryffindor table and rip the letter apart.


“Well, what does he say?” Hermione asked eagerly. It was not only her. In fact, all the Great Hall occupants seemed to focus their eyes and their ears at his direction.


“Well, he wants to meet me. You know, to talk about this thing,” he replied. “I think he must be really curious.”


“That’s great Harry,” she said. “Then both of you could get to know each other.”


“Eeeeeeeeew! Hermione!” Ron protested loudly. “Must you say that? You would ruin my appetite!”


“Really Ron,” Hermione said. “And I could have just sworn that this is your third plate.”


With that, both them descended into their infamous bickering. Harry ignored them, as usual. But, he smiled inwardly. Well, he might have been able to catch Lucius off guard the last time but now he knew Lucius would be cautious on him. That was fine. He would be ready.


At the promised time and place, Harry went to meet with Lucius. The days before were interesting to say. Malfoy was screaming murder at him. Harry then told him to bring the matter to his father instead of complaining to him. Honestly, didn’t Malfoy realize that it took two people to dance? Why he always came to Harry then? He should go to whine to his father. Mrs. Weasley sent letter to him, suggesting checking his health in case Lucius cast Imperius curse at him. Harry rolled his eyes at that. Sirius also sent him a list of pranks to use if Lucius tried to do something funny.


“Potter,” Lucius drawled coldly when he entered the dining room. The blond man had ordered them to be placed in private room this time.


“Lucius,” he greeted the man, taking a seat in front of the blond. “How are you?” he asked.


“I’m fine Potter,” Lucius replied, eyeing him frostily. “Although I would appreciate it if you don’t waste anymore time talking about our welfare. What I’m interested in knowing what all of this about.”


“It’s really simple actually. I want to ask you if you want to be my boyfriend.” He said calmly.


“I beg your pardon?” asked a gob smacked Lucius. He truly didn’t see it coming. Not in a million years.


“Uhm…is that a yes or no?”


Author’s Note:


Hi. It’s me again. Thanks for your reviews. Since I got many reviews I decide to update this first. But don’t worry about my other fic. I have chapter 19 of Unexpected Things ready. I only need to type it on my computer first.


I think the reason why we like Lucius Malfoy is because of the marvelous play by Jason Isaac as him in the movie. But to be honest, I didn’t pay much attention to the character until I read the fic about him and Harry. Even that, I think the best Lucius in the movie was in the fourth when, you know, when he stopped Harry at the Quidditch stadium and had a few words with him and then at the fifth movie, at the department of mysteries. He truly was an aristocrat then.


And you remember when I said that I want to write when Malfoy had a nightmare about Harry being his evil stepmother for UT, well, I have decided to move it here since I think it would be funnier. And the last, this fic will be short because I plan to jump to the end unless I have some funny idea I could use. So if you have any suggestion…please tell me.