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Escaping This World	By : sablecurse Category: Harry Potter AU/AR > Slash - Male/Male Views: 25481 -:- Recommendations : 3 -:- Currently Reading : 9
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Chapter 13 – Opened These Eyes

Two Months Later

Harry's breakdown had brought down many of his walls and Salazar had spent a few days reassuring him and helping him recover from the outburst. These few days deepened the friendship between the two much more quickly than usual circumstances would have allowed.

The past two months had seen the friendship grow even more. Harry had even trusted Salazar with the location of his home in Italy, where the two had spent several weekends enjoying the beach. On other occasions, Harry would go to Sal's home in France and help bring him up to date with changes in both the muggle and wizarding world.

They had also spent even more time together clearing out some of each other's more dilapidated properties. Harry was very glad he waited for Salazar's help on the one Black property that had given him the chills - a nest of acromantulas had been hiding in the basement and quite a few boggarts had popped up in various places throughout the castle. Given the fact that the first boggart had turned into Vernon, he's not sure how he would have handled them all without Salazar's support. Salazar had stepped in to take care of the Vernon boggart and had insisted on dealing with the rest of them.

Harry had also been seeing his therapist three times a week to work on the issues of his past. He liked his therapist very much and felt that he was steadily improving. He was even thinking about starting to date Salazar; his therapist had encouraged him to allow himself to move on if he felt comfortable, but that is was wise to move slowly.

As Harry left the therapist's building and headed to a local ice-cream shop that he loved, he thought about how things were moving along in the wizarding world. Salazar had mentioned that Voldemort had eventually agreed to follow his stance on most issues. The main issue yet still to be decided on was what route to take with the muggle-borns – take them at birth or use a selection of spells on each child's family. Bellatrix had flipped out about two weeks ago when Voldemort explained the change of their side's stance about allowing muggle-borns in the wizarding world. After listening to her yell about how she'd kill them personally if Voldemort wouldn't, the Dark Lord had taken her down with an Avada Kedavra. Anyone else who had problems with the change was wise enough to keep it to themselves after that.

Voldemort was stealthily infiltrating the Ministry and, according to Salazar, was close to getting Fudge kicked out. When that happened, he planned to put Lucius in place and have laws changed over time.

Harry shook himself from his musings on recent events and placed the empty cup from his sundae in the trashcan before making his way to a nearby vacant alley to apparate. He wanted to send Salazar an invite for tomorrow before it got too late. Harry wanted to tell the ever-faithful man in-person that he was ready for the next step.

The Next Day

Potter Villa

Harry nervously fidgeted while glancing at the clock. He had never been in a real relationship before and he knew that there was a risk, however small, that opening himself up in this way could lead to pain.

Harry halted his pacing as he found some Gryffindor bravery and shook the negative thoughts out of his head. Salazar had been with him through some really tough times already and helped him heal from past pains. He knew Salazar would never intentionally hurt him.

Harry finally relaxed a bit and got some tea ready. It was just a few minutes until it was the time that Salazar had agreed to come over and he had an uncanny knack of being exactly on-time. Sure enough, just as soon as Harry had finished preparing Sal's tea the way he liked it, said man was escorted into the parlor by Snilpy.

Salazar greeted Harry with a hug, a custom that had come into existence about a month ago, and took a seat in the chair opposite where Harry was standing. Harry sat as well and offered Salazar the tea he had prepared for him.

Salazar took the tea gratefully and smiled at Harry in thanks. "So, what shall we do today? Ready to give horseback riding a try yet?"

Harry shook his head and steeled his nerves, blurting out what was on his mind before he could feel too awkward. "I think I'm ready to date."

Salazar's eyebrows shot up and he lowered the teacup from his lips. He set his tea on the table and scooted his chair close to Harry's before taking Harry's hands into his own.

"Are you sure you are ready, Harry? I want you to be certain."

Harry smiled genuinely and nodded. "I am. As long as we go slow."

Salazar returned the smile before leaning in and giving Harry a gentle kiss. He pulled back and chuckled at the blush covering Harry's face. "I shall go as slowly as you wish. Thank you for giving me a chance."

Harry gave Sal's hands a gentle squeeze before releasing them to continue drinking his tea. "As far as plans for today, it's time for you to put your muggle education to the test. We shall be going to an amusement park."

Salazar didn't necessarily like the mischievous glint in Harry's eyes at that statement.

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Song for this chapter: A Fear of Being Alone by The Exies

A/N: Sorry for the fact that this chapter is so short. Every time I tried to add in the next bit, it just didn't feel right being part of this chapter. Luckily, the end is coming – I feel there are a max of four chapters left in this story.
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