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Forgiveness	By : Drarry-Lisa Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Harry/Draco Views: 2856 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter-3
Sins of A father
Three days have passed since the confrontation. Potter sent him several owls. Draco sent them back. he didn't even open them. Draco has been ignoring Scorpius for the simple reason that the boy wants to know what Draco is hiding.
Draco doesn't want to tell anyone. Pansy knows, though Draco never told her.
Today Scorpius has invited Albus Potter and Draco was worried. He was worried for Albus. The boy was too devoted to his son and Scorpius wasn't.
Draco found it necessary to intervene though he shouldn't. It's not his business.
Sighing, Draco knocked the door twice and it was opened by Scorpius. Albus was sitting on the bed, his hair as messy as his father and his green eyes as bright and innocent as ever. He turned towards his son who was looking cautiously at him.
Draco muttered sternly "Sit."
Scorpius nodded and settled on the couch beside his bed. It infuriated him that Scorpius won't even sit with Albus in his presence.
He leaned against the wall and when Albus stood up "I will be outside-" he spoke "No need, Mr. Potter. Please sit down. I need to talk to both of you." sternly and the boy sat back. Scorpius was looking a bit nervous. Draco looked at him with disappointed eyes "I must say that I am disappointed to have a coward and hypocrite as my son."
Scorpius stared at him. His jaw literally fell open in shock.
"I had waited for you to tell me about Albus. I had waited for you to come out about your relationship with him. But you did neither. You hid it as if he was a dirty little secret." He spoke in a sharp voice, his eyes on Scorpius. Albus cleared his throat before speaking "It's okay, Mr. Malfoy. I agreed to it. He was not ready to come out."
Draco's eyes turned soft without his permission and he turned towards the young boy "Did you tell your father?" and Albus nodded, his eyes avoiding Scorpius's "Yes. Well, I was not ash-" he cut off and cleared his throat again before continuing "I mean I had no problems with accepting him as my boyfriend so I told him."
Draco gave him a soft smile and the boy looked at him with startled green eyes. He turned back to his son with clearly disappointed eyes. Scorpius was looking at his hands. Draco had no pity or sympathy for such people, not even if they were his son.
"I have never interfered in your matters, Scorpius. That does not mean that I will let you manipulate him." He spoke and Albus interrupted him with a mumbled "I am not a child sir."
Draco ignored him, turning his attention to his son again "If you are so ashamed of him, then you must not have a relationship. You must not lead him."
"I am not ashamed of him father. I love him." Scorpius muttered, his eyes on his hands.
"Oh Yes! Love." Draco muttered and could not help laughing loudly at that "I wonder if you know the meaning of this word. Behind closed doors, you keep an intimate relationship with him and you can not even accept the said relationship in front of your own father, leave alone the world. This is not love Scorpius. This is hypocrisy and cowardice. This is your selfishness to satiate your desires without giving Albus what he deserves."
Scorpius finally looked at him with deep guilt in his eyes. Silence ensued for a few minutes and Scorpius turned his eyes towards Albus. Albus's green eyes averted from Scorpius's silver ones and Draco spoke again "If it is about sex, Scorpius, you have enough money and charm to attract the most beautiful and handsome people on this planet. Do not manipulate an innocent boy and destroy his life in the process. I will not let you do this to him."
Draco's voice is hard, unforgiving. His eyes are steeled and his lips pinched together. Both boys were looking at him in utter shock. He shrugged lazily and muttered, his eyes on Albus now "This is the truth and truth is always bitter. If you must experiment with someone, find a person who is interested in experimenting as well or someone who wants a casual relationship. I won't have you make him fall for you and then leave him ruthlessly."
"I was not going to leave him father." Scorpius whispered, his eyes guilty and Draco sighed "You won't have told me about him and I would have gotten you married to someone else. But I am not Lucius and won't commit his mistakes."
"Father-" Scorpius started and Draco lifted a hand "Quiet." Scorpius breathed deeply and Draco turned towards Albus now. He looked at the boy with soft eyes. He knew that Albus loved his son unconditionally. It was just unfortunate that his son was a coward.
"Albus. You are a good boy. It is not my place to say this, but take some time apart from Scorpius. Do not build your life around him." Draco spoke and Scorpius interrupted, his voice alarmed "Father, that's completely unfair. I love him."
Draco's hands clenched and he breathed to control his fury "Scorpius." He said in a sugar coated voice "Do not interrupt me again."
"You are out of line father and I won't leave Albus." Scorpius continued and Draco looked at his son furiously "Can you honestly say that you would have told me about him, had I fixed your marriage with some girl of my choice. Can you honestly say that you would have come out. Think before replying. I will have Blinky bring veritaserum if you lie."
As expected, Scorpius stayed quiet. He opened his mouth and then closed it again. The hope rose and then died in Albus's green eyes when Scorpius looked guiltily at his hands. It was painful to see and Draco sighed "That's what I thought. Love demands sacrifices and Albus sacrificed and compromised for you. But you are a coward. You do not have courage to face anyone. You would rather chose the easy way out and leave Albus in the process."
Albus was looking at him now and Draco turned his eyes to meet the green ones. Draco saw his younger self in Albus and averted his eyes because he was no longer the Draco Malfoy who would bent for Potter's whims and fantasies at the drop of the hat.
After a silence of a few minutes, Albus cleared his throat and spoke softly "Your father is right. We should take some time apart."
Albus turned back to him and their eyes met. Albus said softly "Thank you Mr. Malfoy." and his voice was sad. It was so sad that it reminded him of himself when he had expected Potter to help him out. Draco realized that the lump in his throat would not allow him to say anything. He just nodded and started towards the door when Albus spoke "You still love him, don't you?"
"I hate him. I have never hated anyone more than him." He muttered tonelessly and opened the door.
"You don't. You can't. Neither can I." Said the green eyed boy softly and Draco left the room without another answer. He had fulfilled his responsibility and that was that.
He walked towards his lab to brew potions for his apothecary. Linda had given a list and he had to get to work. He had no time to waste.
He was at some distance when the door opened and Albus spoke "Good bye Mr. Malfoy and thank you."
Draco nodded and turned to look at the boy. Their eyes met once again and he could see the sadness and pain in his eyes. He said nothing though and Albus started walking towards the main exit silently.
Draco sighed and shook his head before resuming his walk. The door opened once again and he heard Scorpius's call him in a very guilty voice "Father. Please listen to me."
"I am busy Scorpius. Pay attention to your studies if you need an internship under a good healer." He spoke sharply and Scorpius tried again "Father please. Talk to me. Father. I am not Harry Potter."
Draco froze and replied very coldly without even turning around "Do not take his name in my presence." On this note, he retreated to his lab. He did not have to bother himself with this any longer. He had done what he had gone for.
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Harry was having his fifth cup of tea since morning. He had canceled his classes because of the headache he was having. Three days had elapsed and he was nowhere near forgetting what had happened. He had wanted to catch Draco's attention and had lied because he knew that Draco will never take what he had said silently.
Yes, he had caught the blonde's attention but now it seemed that the blonde would never forgive him. There was so much anger inside Draco. How could Harry calm his fury without getting burnt in the process. Over the years he had spent with Ginny and then alone, he had realized that he loved Draco. He had tried to make out with others and no one had seemed to understand him like Draco had.
No one seemed to respect his dreams like Draco had. They thought that he should do something befitting the saviour of British Wizarding world and Harry just wanted to be himself. Only Draco had ever understood this and had encouraged him to chase his dreams.
Even sex was not enough for Harry. After a couple of times, it seemed boring and so he went from one nameless partner to another. But that had been around five years back. Ever since Albus had joined Hogwarts, he had stopped trying to date at all.
He had concentrated on his teaching and had watched Draco from afar. But even watching Draco was not enough. He needed Draco desperately. He needed Draco back but he wondered whether he had already killed the man he had once fallen in love with.
Albus's sudden arrival brought him out of his musings and he placed his cup on the table.
Albus avoided looking at him and made his way towards his room.
Lily And James had gone to meet their own friends for the day And Albus had been off to Scorpius's. They still had a month before their sixth year started and Harry had never seen Albus so upset.
"Albus. " He called and Albus stopped at once, turning to look at him "Yes dad." His kids had avoided him for the last three days and he was too embarrassed to speak to any of them. Albus's dejected face made it impossible for him to stay away, though.
"What happened?" He asked and was truly alarmed when Albus blinked rapidly to stop his tears. His eyes shined though and Harry stood up at once. Albus was at the lower most stair and he walked towards his son. He searched his son's face and then opened his arms. As such, his sons had grown up and did not hug him at all. But he thought that Albus needed it and he was right because Albus ran into his arms, hugging him tightly.
"Hey, what happened? Did Draco hurt you or did Scorpius do anything?" He asked and to his horror and alarm, Albus sobbed on his shoulder.
"Albus. tell me. What is wrong?" Harry asked and continued after a pause "Did Scorpius do something you did not want him to?" Albus shook his head in denial and Harry heaved a sigh of relief.
"Then what?" He asked and Albus whispered in his ear "Scorpius does not love me enough. Mr. Malfoy had a talk with us and he accepted that he would never have come out to his father or anyone, that he would have continued to keep me as his dirty little secret and he would have married the girl his father chose for him."
"Did he say all this?" Harry asked, trying to control himself and Albus continued "Not directly but Mr. Malfoy asked him and he just stayed silent. He does not love me enough to fight for me. I love him so much dad. He is ashamed of our relationship."
It was like a slap on Harry's face. A tight slap that rendered him completely speechless. It was like his past was repeating itself in front of his eyes. He could say nothing to comfort his son. No word escaped his mouth.
Albus pulled away and did not look at him. He wiped his eyes and climbed the stairs, murmuring "Dad. Can I get admitted in Beauxbattens or perhaps you could just get me home tutored. I have been so engrossed in Scorpius that I have not even thought about the career I want to pursue."
Harry nodded and then realized that Albus couldn't see him. So he murmured "Of Course. I will get the permission from the Headmaster. You will just have to go to sit for the NEWTS. What subjects do you want to study for your sixth year?"
"I will tell you by evening dad. I will be in my room, thinking about it, if you need me." Albus said sadly and Harry sighed "Okay. Take some rest."
"I have to make up for the lost time. There is no time to rest." This being said, Albus left, his steps weary and sad and Harry had never felt so rotten in his life.
Without another thought, he closed his eyes and apparated. Malfoy did not live in The Malfoy Manor. He had built a manor for himself and his wife. It was equally beautiful and large and Harry took a deep breath before ringing the bell. It was two minutes after that the door opened and an elf appeared.
"How can Slinky help you sir?" He squeaked and Harry spoke "I am here to meet Draco."
"Please come inside." The elf replied and opened the door wide for Harry.
"Please have a seat Mr. Potter. I will inform Master Draco." The elf squeaked and disappeared. Harry sat on the sofa in front of the fireplace and looked around the sitting room. It was extremely beautiful. Not only the sitting room but the corridors too and the manor was quiet elegant.
It was few minutes after that he heard footsteps. Thinking that it must be Draco, he turned around only to find himself facing Scorpius, a very guilty looking Scorpius.
"Mr. Potter, please have a seat. I want to explain." The boy muttered and Harry obliged. The boy sat across him and looked at the fire before whispering "I am sorry. I do love him. I just do not have courage to fight."
What could Harry say to this really, that he understood or that he had been in his shoes. There was nothing to say so he waited for Scorpius to continue.
The boy spoke sadly "I have hurt him and I am sorry. I will apologise and then we will get back together. I will try to find courage in myself-"
Now Harry had to interrupt so he spoke "He is leaving Hogwarts and has decided to get home tutored. He will come to give exams only."
Scorpius just stared at him in utter shock "But it has just been around half an hour. How can he make such a big decision so quickly?"
Harry shrugged and averted his eyes "He did and he will join Beauxbattens and go to France if I deny his request of being home tutored."
"Mr. Potter. There must be something I can do. How can he just- He can't just finish everything like this." Scorpius was speaking frantically and Harry looked at the boy. He could see that Scorpius loved his son like he had always loved Draco. He just did not love him enough to face the world for him.
Even if he empathized with the young man sitting in front of him, he had to think of his son so he spoke sternly "Mr. Malfoy, approach my son only if he wants you to."
"This is so bloody fucked up. I was just not sure how to come out." Scorpius argued and Harry felt his voice rise "Well, then speak to him when you are ready."
"Like you are doing Mr. Potter. You want me to spend next fifteen years away from him." The boy hissed and Harry stared at him, stunned speechless. Once again he had nothing to say. In a way Scorpius was right but in a way he was wrong as well.
"Look Scorpius. Let Albus build a life that does not revolve around you and try to gather your wits. It is completely up to you if you want to take fifteen years to come out or fifteen days. Refrain from interfering in Draco and my matters." Harry said blankly and then the most unexpected thing happened.
Scorpius stood up, his wand pointed at Harry's chest "Do not hurt my father Mr. Potter. I am not as weak as you think."
"Apparently weak enough to transform a relationship into a dirty little secret." Harry glared at the boy and hissed in a very cold voice.
"It's nothing you did not do. At least I did not indulge in depravity like BDSM against Albus's will. It was apparent that you did. Father was having a nightmare and I heard him mumble and moan and plead you to stop. It didn't seem that he was enjoying himself." Scorpius's voice was as cold as his.
Harry turned white. His hands trembled and he swallowed. Scorpius gazed at him, his eyes narrowed and his hands clenched. It seemed that Scorpius had punched him tightly in his gut.
Unable to listen anymore, Harry stood up, his wand pointed at the boy standing in front him, his temper flaring.
"You have no right to interfere in things you know nothing about."
"Oh really! and you do." Scorpius sneered at him.
"STUPE-"
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