Togetherness

Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoat Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.


Special Thanks to Keikokin for taking time out of her busy schedule to beta for me. Honey, you’re the best! Thanks to Tarallynne Moon for her extra beta help too.

Togetherness

Chapter 1 The Meeting

It had finally happened and he wasn’t feeling sorry about it in the least.

Draco Malfoy, Prince of Slytherin House of Hogwarts, had been disowned by his own and was now the Outcast. This thought actually brought a smirk to his face as he turned and looked at the other student sitting next to him in Dumbledore’s office.

I wonder what the Golden Boy has done now to be called into the office this early in the day. Draco sat in silence and just observed. Dumbledore entered his office and looked at the two boys, no, they were young men now as seventh years and wondered if this was such a good idea after all of their past history. He ignored his self-question; he always liked playing Cupid.

“Good Morning, Gentleman. Lemon Drop? No? Alright, on to the matter at hand. Mr. Malfoy, you have encountered trouble in your house the same as Mr. Potter even though they are of different natures. In order for you to continue at Hogwarts in a safe manner, we, the staff and I, have come up with a simple solution but it will take some work from the two of you to accomplish it. Any interest in a “place of your own” or do you want to go back to your respective houses? We cannot force you to leave your house, but we can advise you to.” Dumbledore sat and waited for some type of reaction and he didn’t have to wait long.

Draco was the first to respond. “You mean I would only have to worry about one person trying to kill me in my sleep instead of a House full? Oh, fuck yeah, I’ll take that chance in a heartbeat even if it is with Potter.” Dumbledore frowned at Draco. “Language, if you please Mr. Malfoy.”

Dumbledore looked at Harry. “Well, Harry?” Dumbledore knew things about these two that they didn’t even about themselves yet and he wanted to help them along.

Harry eyed Draco and Dumbledore. “It can’t be any worse than what I’m living with now I guess.”

Draco picked up the sound of defeat in Harry’s voice. “What’s the matter Potter, aren’t they treating you like the god you think you deserve to be treated as?” Draco couldn’t help letting the angry jealousy erupt from his mouth. He had held it in for too long.

Harry just looked at him and sighed. “Headmaster, do you still think this is a good idea? I’m willing to try anything, including going back to my relatives. I can’t take it anymore.” He turned to look at Draco. “Malfoy, I’m willing to try this if you are, but I won’t be beaten down again by you or anyone. It’s time I grew a backbone.”

Draco couldn’t believe he was hearing this from the Boy-Who-Lived and who defeated the Dark Lord.

Both looked at the headmaster. “When and where do we move to?”