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Firework	By : KusanoSaku Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Harry/Draco Views: 29682 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 12
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Chapter List
- 17
- 18
- 19
Title: Firework

Fandom: Harry Potter

Pairings: LuciusxSeverus, mentions of past/unrequited NarcissaxRegulus, one-sided HarryxDraco?, mentions of TedxAndromeda

Summary: A little AU after the First Task for all his apparent forgiveness of Ron for abandoning him, he's incapable of forgetting. The Triwizard Tournament forced Harry to grow up and changed the way he looked and things as well as what he focused on. Complete AU from the day of the Third Task. Harry doesn't want to participate in the Tournament; he has said he has no wish to win. What happens when he refuses to search for the Triwizard Cup?

A/N: The title is in reference to the song by Katy Perry. If fit the story so well when it came on the radio after I took a dinner break while writing. Prior to that song playing this fic had no name. Its just a random story idea that I couldn't shake but it seems to be shaping into a nice storyline.

Chapter 18- Questions and decisions

Lucius was making arrangements to remove them to the Manor while Severus was packing his possessions.

Severus at present had no intention of returning here.

Severus cursed, flicking his wand as his things were packed away. His potions were all in an impermeable stasis and had been sent via packing portkey. It was safer than house elf apparition and prevented the spoiling of the potions.

He wanted to strangle Albus! How dare he try to keep Ronald from being arrested! Had it been anyone other than Ronald and Harry Albus would have placed the person under a longer punishment. Two weeks for assault? Whatever Ronald's problems were, the assault of a friend and two innocent victims who were just trying to stop him deserved more the Albus' proverbial slap on the wrist punishments. Was Albus getting soft? Had he lost his vaulted wits? Whatever the reasoning for Albus' behavior, He and Harry weren't staying here one more minute than was necessary. He was this close to Apparating to Merrivale and claiming it. He held the lordship and Headship of the Prince Family in name. He'd never had a reason for wanting to take on either responsibility. If he had to face all of his own personal demons fore his nephew he would.

Severus scribbled out a note to Horace. He hated Horace Slughorn and owed him a debt. If that man hadn't spent seven years trying to destroy his potions personally or assigning him Remus or Peter the rat, he wouldn't be as good of brewer as he was. He could rescue a potion from any mistake practically. It was a very useful skill, it prevented the waste of ingredients as well as the destruction of a cauldron. Ruining potions could get expensive…

Perhaps, he should leave education altogether…

He was not going to serve another odious Headmaster!

A quiet life in the country with his family would suit him just fine thank you.

Severus allowed himself the brief moment of fantasy…

Himself and Lucius Bonded…

Perhaps, Harry and Draco as well if the shy, untrusting but gentle Gryffindor nephew of his managed to capture Draco's heart as well.

Perhaps, Lucius might talk him into having a child. He'd often wondered whose blood would prove stronger…

Would a child of theirs have his wavy black hair or Lucius' soft, fine ice blonde hair? His black eyes or Lucius' quicksilver ones?

He pulled himself up short.

While Narcissa was alive, they were just dreams.

He couldn't have an illegitimate child, they could not inherit and he couldn't bear to have Narcissa forced to adopt his child. So when Lucius returned to him after his 'honeymoon' Severus refused to break the semi-permanent contraceptive charm on himself. He'd looked up contraception when Lucius started paying him attention.

He had no desire to embarrass his prospective lover by getting pregnant while in school and a minor. Lucius was quite a few years older than he was and it would have been embarrassing for the eighteen year old Head Boy to have impregnated his fourteen year old fellow Slytherin. He doubted that Albus would have been understanding. Abraxus was just as keen as Walburga about tying the two families together and he was afraid that being more than Lucius' plaything would ruin both their futures.

Abraxus would have wanted him destroyed, he would not have been allowed to be Bonded to Lucius so he conditioned himself to believe he didn't care. That Lucius only wanted him for his body. He refused to countenance either of their feelings.

He knew what he felt…he just didn't want to face it. If he faced it, it would become swiftly apparent to others and he would reveal a weakness to people like Sirius Black. He used your weaknesses against you like weapons. Remus had been clearly, to him anyway, bent. There were plenty of good-looking wizards in their years at Hogwarts but Remus clearly never pursued any of them.

Remus was a bit of an enigma. He wondered vaguely what the werewolf's type was if it wasn't him…

Severus put unhelpful thoughts out of his head and returned to focus on packing.

He summoned a Hogwarts help and sent them to deliver his message to Horace. At least he wouldn't be leaving theses dunderheads without an instructor. With his luck they would like Horace better. That fat pompous comparatively untalented jealous fool….

However if Horace hadn't seen his talent, no matter how unwillingly Lucius and himself might never have really gotten together. It was the walk back from the Slug Club meetings that they truly had a chance to talk…

Yes despite his dislike for the man, he owed him more than he would admit to out loud or could repay…

XoooooX

Draco made his way to the Hospital Wing after seeing to his own toilette and changing into fresh robes.

He thought it prudent to check on Granger's condition before returning to Harry.

Though Harry wouldn't say it he would be curious after Granger's welfare.

It seemed that Granger was now conscious. She hadn't been when he'd left with Harry. She was now being re-examined.

Draco made his way to the bed she was sitting on.

His tone was friendly as he spoke, "How is she Madam Pomfrey?"

Granger's head was lowered so her bushy hair hide her face. She stiffened at his approach.

Nurse Pomfrey ignored him until she had finished her exam. "Other that the impact of your head hitting the wall Miss Granger causing a short period of unconsciousness and a slight concussion you're quite alright. I'll give you a potion for the headache. I do want you to spend the night here so that I can observe you. Concussions are tricky things…"

Granger's voice was soft, her hand reaching beneath her mass of hair to no doubt touch the healing slice in her cheek, "What about," her voice trailing off.

"The cut? It will heal but it will leave a scar that I can't remove. The magical properties of the nightshade plant and Amensia roots react poorly with silver knives and our magic. Both resist the healing properties of dittany somewhat. It reacts like a scar from Dark Magic which is the closest explanation I can give you. However Glamours work just fine." Madam Pomfrey patted her hand, "You'll know it's there but no one can see it…"

Granger started to rise and then seemed to deflate back to the bed as if someone had pocked her with something sharp and let the air out of her.

While Draco wasn't especially fond of Granger, she was Harry's friend and despite his protests he knew that the Gryffindor Seeker was very attached to her.

Madam Pomfrey smiled at her, "Yes dear you may go to the library and read up on Glamours. I expect you to return here to eat dinner and sleep. It won't be restful I',m afraid I'll have to be waking you every hour but I promise to give you a potion or two in the morning. You will be eating. I don't want any excuses young lady.:"

Granger scurried away like a scared mouse escaping from a cat.

Draco waited until the door closed behind her before addressing the school nurse, "Glamours are her only option?" somehow it didn't seem fair that Granger finally stood up to Weasel and was injured.

Madam Pomfrey nodded, "A shame that she was injured but at least her conscience is clear. If she hadn't tried to help Mr. Potter its quite probable that his injuries would be more severe."

Draco's eyes narrowed and his lips thinned as they pressed tightly together, "I hope the Ministry throws the book at him, Weasel I mean He should have been punished more harshly previously."

Madam Pomfrey nodded, "I don't know what Albus was thinking. Mr. Weasley should have been brought to see that his previous actions were improper. Then he might have returned more apologetic and they might have mended things between them like Albus insisted would happen. Instead things progressed to an unimaginable level. If Mr. Weasley returns I fear for Mr. Potter's safety."

Draco was suspicious that his father and Uncle Sev were planning on removing them from school. However he said nothing on the subject. "Do you have any advice on how to help Harry recover from this attack?"

She shook her head, smiling, "I think you are helping him properly. If he reacts in a similar manner as he has prior, I suspect that he will be overwhelmed with guilt over the injuries that you and Miss Granger suffered. When he sees his own injuries he will attempt to hide away. I very much doubt that you will allow that."

Draco smirked, "I will not allow him to hide away. He will not give Weasel that sort of power over him. He must rise above this."

Madam Pomfrey gave him a penetrating look, "I think you will do your level best to help him."

Draco bowed, "Thank you for your time and advice Madam Pomfrey."

"My pleasure young Master Malfoy."

Draco made his way back to the apartments that Harry shared with Professor Lupin.

After telling the portrait guarding the password Draco slipped inside.

The apartment's common area was empty so Draco made his way up the narrow stairs to Harry's room.

Professor Lupin appeared to be in a defensive posture, wand raised and pulled himself up short pausing mid-leap. "Oh, it's you Malfoy."

Draco slowly entered the room, not wanting to set off the werewolf's protective instincts again, "Has he awakened yet?" he slowly moved towards the bed where Harry was hopefully sleeping.

Professor Lupin shook his head, "He seems to be sleeping." He growled softly, "I would like to strangle Ron."

Draco sneered, "He is worthless treacherous weasel."

"About as trustworthy as Sirius," his former professor said quietly.

Draco sat opposite him, keeping vigil, "Black only betrayed and hurt him emotionally. If those two were in a room together they would no doubt find a way to trap Harry in a betrothal contract."

Professor Lupin was clearly stricken by the thought, "Harry? Betrothed? To whom?"

Draco grimaced, "Probably to the Weasel's sister. She follows Harry around with her eyes and sent him a ridiculously pathetic singing valentine our second year." Draco shivered, "She is a bit like Pansy only less physically possessive." He let Pansy get away with a lot because he liked the attention. Not because he was particularly fond of the Parkinson heiress. Really that nose? Do not get him started on her temperament, she would annoy him day in and day out. He would have to worry about her spreading her favours around. That was not the sort of individual who deserved to be the consort of Lord Malfoy…

Professor Lupin sighed, "That last thing Harry needs is to be trapped in a betrothal contract."

XoooooX

Remus watched as Draco's eyes flicked with an unidentifiable emotion, "He deserves the right to choose for himself."

"If he still chooses you?" Remus asked quietly.

"We'll cross that bridge when we have to. Right now we need to focus on helping Harry deal with this. It will be hard for him to handle He's had one blow after another the last few months. He still has yet to deal with Diggory's death or even how dreadfully his godfather betrayed him emotionally." Draco said fiercely.

Remus wondered if Draco Malfoy had any idea just how emotionally involved he was in regards to Harry.

XoooooX

Lucius had ordered his house elves to remove Severus and Draco's possessions from Hogwarts. They were also to prepare suites in the guest wing for Lupin and Harry. Once the rooms were ready they were to bring Harry and Lupin's things to the Manor.

He had stepped into Severus' office to give his lover some space to calm down. Lucius knew that Severus was strong willed and would resist being coddled. His lover had to plan things out for himself, Lucius couldn't sweep in and solve everything no manner how much he would like to.

He would see that Ronald Weasley as punished most severely. That odious excuse for a pureblood would be made an example of, people would tremble at the wrath of the Malfoys and the Princes. No one got away with hurting his Severus' nephew…

If Amelia didn't see to it that Ronald was prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law he would be shocked. It was cases like this where she proved her mettle…

He wrinkled his nose in distaste as he proceeded to floo the Weasleys, choosing to inform them himself. He was not callus enough to leave it to the papers.

"Ottery St. Catchpole, The Burrow."

Lucius conjured a comfortable stool and stuck his head into the floo.

He grimaced when he spotted the large rotund figure of Molly Weasley. In school she'd shown a tendency to plumpness but clearly after bearing seven children she'd let herself go. Lucius' cleared his throat, "Mrs. Weasley?"

The woman stopped as if frozen, stammering, "Lucius?" she slowly turned and caught sight of his head in the floo. She seemed to swallow a scream, "Why are you flooing us?"

As if their non-association wasn't quite so apparent that it needed to be voice. Foolish woman…

"You son Ronald attacked again. Consider this notice from the Board of Governors, of his being before us for an expulsion." His violence had risen to a level that the Governors could and would step in since Dumbledore seemed unwilling to.

She dropped her platter, "Expelled? Merlin help us!"

Lucius inclined his head, "My apologies for being the bearer of bad news. However, I thought being a parent myself that you would prefer to hear it from someone before the papers get a hold of the story."

"Molly? What's wrong?" Arthur hurried in, clearly having just arrived.

Molly Weasley wavered, her face pale with shock, "Oh Arthur…" she reached for him.

Arthur made his way to his wife's side, and caught her. He spotted the open floo connection and his eyes narrowed, "Malfoy what do you want?"

Lucius was cold, "I merely flooed to inform you as a member of the Hogwarts Board of Governors that your son Ronald has been arrested and to advise you that he will be brought up at the next board meeting for expulsion."

Molly Weasley let out a cry of dismay.

Arthur glared at him, "What are the charges?"

"Two counts of theft, three counts assault with a weapon and I'm sure that he'll be charged with attempted murder."

Molly Weasley let out another cry before slumping in Arthur's arms no doubt in a faint.

"Who were the three victims?"

Lucius' voice went icy and cut like a knife, "My son, Harry Potter and Miss Hermione Granger."

Arthur mouthed the names before his face hardened, "He is no son of mine then."

Lucius nodded, "I thought you might say that. Your wide would not have been willing to listen to me out. You were raised the heir to a honourable pureblood family. You would understand why I am informing you privately. My advice one pureblood to another is top have your father cast Ronald from the House and disown him completely. Preferably before the story hits the papers and it possible before Rita Skeeter gets wind of this. Her article would be far from flattering."

Arthur recoiled as if he'd been struck but his voice was firm and cold, "We did not raise Ron to do such things."

"He was allowed to get away with bending and outright breaking the rules far too often and with few if any consequences. As such he had been conditioned to believe he is above the rules and punishments. He received the idea that being bent was wrong from somewhere and believed that he had the right and perhaps duty to punish a friend who leaning that way." Lucius said sharply..

"I have no idea where he picked up that Idea. I may not be home as much as I would like to be But I know that I have at learn two bent sons. I have never treated them any differently. We may not be fond of the idea that Harry has feelings for your son but Harry is like family. It's a stronger emotional tie than blood. After all, our families are already related through the Blacks, your wife being one, as was my mother, Harry's grandmother and Molly's aunt."

"Which is where I have my suspicions that his unstable behavior comes from."

Arthur seemed troubled, "He was spoilt by Molly. I will admit that. He was the youngest of six boys and failed to exhibit exceptional talent or interest from a young age unlike his older brothers. He always seemed comparatively mediocre and in his brothers' shadows."

"That is no excuse." Lucius said haughtily.

"No it's not. No one in our families would have done such heinous things. I suppose now would be the time to truly make up with father."

Lucius politely ignored the statement, which was clearly not meant for him to hear. He smiled, "I shall be making my way to the Ministry within the hour. I highly suggest that you speak with Septimus in person immediately. I honestly wish that this hadn't happened."

It was true, he wished that he had managed to get Ronald's suspension changed to a more serious punishment. This incident would make Harry's Mental Healing more difficult…

Arthur struggled to get a more comfortable hold on his overly plum wife, "Somehow I actually believe that. I thank you for privately informing us. I shall take your advice. Tell Harry that I am sorry for what Ron has done and I still consider him family."

Lucius nodded, "I shall. I hope your family does not suffer too badly because of this. No one will fault you for disowning him. Your sons will rise above this and prove that they are worthy of the family and the name. Your eldest three are very hard workers and had very fine marks. You have reason to be proud."

"Your son is always battling it out with Hermione for Marks. He must be quite intelligent to be able to give her a challenge."

Lucius smiled, "He is. I could ask for no better son." He would have preferred Draco was Severus' but then Draco would most likely not be Draco…

He closed the floo and smirked, Ron's family would not be coming to his rescue. They were appalled at his actions. He'd met Percy briefly during the Tournament and he didn't See Percy as the type to defend his brother. He would most likely champion his punishment…

Lucius made his way to Severus' apartments to check on his lover. He hoped that things were progressing smoothly.

Lucius was not leaving his family here, he would escort them to Malfoy Manor and leave them safe behind his wards before traveling to the Ministry…

What do you think? Outstanding? Exceeds Expectations? Acceptable? Poor? Dreadful? Troll?

A/N:

unneeded - You're right Dumbles might not care about Harry but to the WW he is still the BWL. He was named the Triwizard champion along with Cedric whose grief-stricken parents refused the winnings. Harry hasn't dealt with the money yet because he has too much on his mind. Right now the choice about returning to Hogwarts is being taken from him. If he chooses to return that will be his decision. Right now Severus, Lucius and Remus all fore different reasons are banding together to protect him. It seems that Lucius and Arthur agree [imagine that?] that ronald cannot be in his right mind. No one is seeming to come to Ron's rescue.

savannah19742001 - Who wouldn't be scared if someone they had trusted, a friend turn on them like this? Harry was worried about how Ron would take his feelings for Draco and that's why he kept them to himself. He was afraid everyone would react badly. He was wrong- Draco isn't disgusted and Hermione is still his friend. Harry never did give her the credit she deserved. Fred and George and Arthur don't care who Harry cares about they still see him as family.

Sailor Sol - Thanks!

jujukitty - perhaps, I have been overly hard on Harry in this story. The _____ 's weren't mistakes I just hadn't decided what the ingredientes were that's all. Harry has his supporters, his family who is stand by him and help him recover from this. He has Remus and Severus who are his family. He has Draco who won't let him give up and Lucius who will fight the Ministry to see that Ronald is punished and will even speak to people he dislikes if he thinks it would benefit Severus.
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