A Savior's Salvation | By : RaineLemuria Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Harry/Draco Views: 12246 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 2 |
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Chapter 3: Decisions, Meetings, and Confrontations
Draco was sitting at the desk of his study, reading with fervor as his mother played with the four children. He was reading everything and anything he was able to get his hands on about his beloved and the children. At the moment, he was going over their medical records. While the children had some signs of abuse, mental mostly thanks to the situations they were put through and negligence, Harry had signs of massive abuse dating back to when he was four. By Morgana....how could that old fool leave him in that cursed house and turn a blind eye? It took all of Draco's control to not throw a dragon sized fit of fury. He didn't want the children harmed or afraid of him. Harry had physical, mental, emotional abuses (Thank Morgana for small miracles that it didn't get to sexual abuse as well). He was also malnourished for a long time and even though when he went to school and ate, Harry didn't really take care of himself. He even old injuries that healed wrong and would need to be re-broken and set properly in order to heal as they should have.He remembered the Quidditch matches, the condition of Harry's clothes, the very small portions he ate, his appearance, even when his godfather yelled at him or put him down, Draco saw the scars, the fear, quickly replaced by anger. He didn't say so but all of Harry's mannerisms and actions, screamed 'help me'. How could no one see this?! Ah, I should be the last to say anything...he hid it so well....and I had my head up my ass. No one knew the better. Not even Voldemort and he was in a similar situation. But he was already passed saving when Dumbledore found him. He looked up as there was a knock on the door.
"Enter," He said, organizing everything on his desk into their proper files. He sat back as he saw his father walk in with Harry close behind him and Draco smiled. "How are you feeling Love?"
"Terrified but I know what I have to do. I've decided to get the help I need. I've been lying to myself for a long time and I can't blame anyone but myself. My children will not suffer anymore and neither will I." Draco was happy to hear this and so were the children, who were listening quietly. "I know you gentlemen would be terribly busy and I know I'll sound childish but, could you come with me? To the first session at least?" Both blondes looked at each other then at the nervous ravenette.
"I know you said you wouldn't baby me and I'm not asking you to, but I'd feel more comfortable if you two were there for support."
"Love, it's a fair request, you can count me in, Father, what say you?"
"I'll book the appointment but I will not accompany you, let me finish Draco, because Mr. Potter, it'll be a conflict of interest. As your attorney I can not accompany you on such endeavors." Harry sighed and nodded. Once again, the older blond was right. Draco held his hand and squeezed gently.
"Father, you book the appointment on Harry's behalf. Mother, I don't wish to seem like a bother but would you and Maple take the children out for a spell? I'm certain they'll want to stretch their legs and have some fun."
"Of course Darling, and it's not trouble at all, come along children." She said, taking the two smaller children, Lily and Albus by the hands while Scorpius and James walked on either side of her. Harry blinked but waved goodbye to all of them before turning to Draco.
"Draco, do you realize what you just said?"
"Ah, you mean my including all of the children." The blond stated, not even phased. Harry nodded again and Draco chuckled. "That was no mistake. I meant to do that. Harry, I know my actions are premature, especially with all of this going on, but believe me, I'm doing this because I want to. I want to be there for you and the children. I want you to be able to come to me when you feel like you can't take the pressure or if you're troubled. I want you all to be happy, comfortable and in short, at home. Harry, for years, I've loved you. I still do and nothing will change that. I'll do what's in my power to help you and the children to get through this. We will take this slowly. There's no need to rush anything. Good things come to those who wait, as the saying goes and believe me my love," At this he cupped Harry's chin, lifting his gaze to meet his own. "You're worth waiting for." Harry blushed but held his gaze. Draco's eyes backed up his words and Harry felt his heart pound. But Draco was right, it was best to wait.
Lucius blinked as he he walked in on the moment that the younger men were in and had to hide a smile. He knew they fancied each other but it was best for the storm to clear before going on a new endeavor.
"Excuse me, I just booked the appointment with Mind Healer De Clair. He'll expect you tomorrow morning at ten in his office." He handed the address to Draco. "Narcissa and I will watch the children. After your session and you return here Mr. Potter, Draco and I will discuss your case."
"That's more than fair, thank you Lucius." The older blond nodded and made his escape. But the younger men heard him saying that he was drowning in all the sap. They looked at each other and laughed, just sitting down and relaxing in each other's company. Harry rested his head on Draco's chest and allowed the blond's strong steady heartbeat calm his frayed nerves and lull him to a blissful sleep.
Ginny was seething. She thought that things would go her way but it seemed that even now, Harry was coming out clean and with everything he wanted. He had the children, whom she didn't want anyway, he still had his money, social standing, and now it seemed that he was getting the Malfoys into his corner. Even her own family didn't want to deal with her."Ginerva," Her mother greeted coldly. Ginny looked at her mother and rolled her eyes. She was aware of her mother going to confront her, she just didn't think it'd be so soon.
"What do you want?"
"From you, nothing. As far as I'm concerned, I don't have a daughter. You will not disgrace this family with your atrocious deeds. I blame myself for not spotting this sooner. Since you've met Harry, you've always had big plans. You always came out a bit too strong for such a gentle creature like him. Harry is also at fault but the poor dear always wanted a family, to be accepted and to be normal. He didn't leave because having a family was the only dream he believed he had left. I've also noticed how you slipped him love potions, which were laced with lust and performance components from time to time...."
"The fucking wanker wouldn't even perform without one!" Ginny cried. "He only saw me as a sister. I wanted more, I deserved it! Why should Malfoy have what's rightfully mine?"
"Malfoy?" Molly asked. What does Malfoy have to do with it?
"That fucking ferret, Harry was alway giving him the time of day. Then in his second year on, Harry began to blush and act all shy at times. Hell he even ceased arguing with the ferret. But then I saw his beady little eyes looking at Harry too...."
"Are you telling me that Lucius' only son, had affections for Harry from the beginning and you took away Harry's only opportunity to choose one aspect of his life?!" She thundered. Ginny glowered.
"Why should the rich boy have him? He has enough...."
"Harry could've been happy with him you stupid girl! If anyone deserves happiness and unconditional love, it's Harry! The so called Ferret could have given him the things Harry's always desired and you took it away for your own selfish reasons. You preyed on Harry's weakness, you knew he always wanted a family, so you gave him one but you threw him and the children away because you didn't want them. I can't believe that such monstrosity shares my blood. We've decided, from here on, you are no longer family. You have nothing, you are nothing. Don't try to gain help anywhere else you will not get it. I hope Lucius crushes you and we stand behind Harry and the children. That boy deserves peace, happiness, love and stability and if Lucius' boy can give that to Harry and the children, I wish them well." With that she left, not looking back.
Draco was running his fingers through Harry's hair as he continued to read Harry's medical file. He discovered that on a few occasions, the wedding night included, that Harry had a strong love potion laced with lust and performance components in his system. He summoned his wand and sent his Patronus to his father and prepared a copy of each file for his father to read. They were done when his father quietly entered with a quirked eyebrow. Draco nodded to the files he copied and prepared and Lucius nodded taking his copies before leaving them be. Draco decided to have a meeting of his own with the soon to be ex of his beloved. He didn't want Harry to be alarmed so he picked up the ravenette bridal style and placed him gently into the bed of the guest room close to his own chambers, instructing Maple to watch over him and inform him when he was awake before taking his leave heading for the Auror Department.Ron was there to wait for him as Draco exited the Floo. He wasn't bosom buddies with the blond but he was grateful to the Malfoys for saving Harry and the children from their blazing home. He hated to admit it but he was indebted to the blond. He exchanged a brief nod and took the lead, escorting him to where Ginny was being held for the time being. She was to be escorted to Azkaban after dinner.
"Malfoy, I didn't get a chance to thank you for all you and your family's doing for Harry and the kids. How are they?"
"The children are adjusting well, my parents and my son are taken with them. Harry is on the way to recovery. He's admitted that he needs help and he's realized what he's done. He's more than willing to change for the better. He'll be seeing a Mind Healer starting tomorrow morning."
"That's great. We're all behind you. Malfoy, listen, we've never been friends and I still don't like you too much but this isn't about the family feud. We both love Harry and the children and we both want the best for them. I hate to admit it, but I think you're it for them." Draco blinked and stopped for a moment. He was in shock at the other man's words. He's basically apologized and gave me his blessing, by Morgana, Harry is not going to believe this! Ron stopped at a cell and waited. "Just send your Patronus when you're done. Malfoy, I know you had a soft spot for Harry in school too but go easy, don't overwhelm him. This shit with Ginny really messed him up, and the kids too. It's good to support but don't be too supportive so soon, get me?" Draco nodded and sighed. He hated to admit that the red head was right. It's just so hard not to, I love him so much...maybe I scared him a bit...Damn it! He shook his head clear and focused on the matter at hand. He nodded and Ron let him in. Draco's eyes narrowed at the woman on the farthest end of the room, looking bored. Until she saw him.
"What the hell do you want Malfoy?" She spat. Draco calmly walked to the chair and sat down facing her, his jaw clenched. He ached to curse her but for Harry and the children he controlled himself. I will not let her deter me.
"Now Ginerva, can't we speak like rational mature adults?" Draco asked tactfully. Ginny's eyes narrowed and her fists clenched. She was tense, ready to leap at him. As a precaution, Draco erected an invisible barrier wandlessly and silently. "I see this will be prove to be difficult for you. But enough of the pleasantries. I've seen many low dastardly deeds and met many despicable in my day, but you are by far, the worst of the lot. How can you live with yourself after what you've done to your family? Do you take great pride in the fact that you almost murdered them that night?"
"What's it to you Malfoy, they are not yours!"
"At the present, you're correct, but let me reassure you, in time, they will be. As they should have been. I'm not a fool Ginerva. I know what you've done to Harry and the children and you disgust me more than Voldemort, and that's saying a lot. I wasn't strong enough to take what I wanted back in school but now it's a different field. Harry was and still is very vulnerable and you took advantage of that. I will not do that to them. If I did I would be no better than you. But you see, I am better, and this is no boast. Harry and the children will get the help, love and home they need and deserve, if that's what they wish. I will take care of them as they should've been cared for all these years. I was a fool to not see what was wrong with Harry before, but then again I'm not alone in that sentiment, for everyone was more focused on the war rather than Harry's wellbeing. Harry didn't care enough for himself for he felt that since we was destined to die that he didn't feel the need to care.
"You knew of his weakness and his hero complex. So, you saw this as your chance to entrap him, also using his Gryffindor loyalty as well. He never wanted his destiny, I'm sure of it but it was because it was expected of him to do so. He was never given a choice on anything! You're selfish, conniving and manipulative. You almost make Voldemort look like a temperamental teen who couldn't go to the most popular party so he rebelled."
"You'll never have him Malfoy. Why should you get everything? Cause Daddy can get it for you?"
"My father, for your information has been giving the tough love he needs. He doesn't want Harry to slip any further than he has already. I've never hated Harry. Yes I was jealous and angry but unlike you lot, I didn't treat him like a doll that'll break just from a single breath. I was hard on him and it seemed to work and has once again. I'm only going to say this once so listen carefully. You will tell the entire truth in court, you will grant Harry the divorce and full custody of the children. You will then leave them in peace and go your own way. Never inquire of them again, for to you, they don't exist. If and only if the children want to know about you, will they know. Now, I've said my part, I can leave in peace and relief to have you out of my hair."
"Why do you want Harry so bad Malfoy? Can't get your own man?"
"I've always wanted him, however, I've been a coward and didn't make a move. Also it would've endangered us both if I had at the time. If I win their hearts, it'll be by my merits alone. Harry was cheated out of love and the family he wanted, not once, but three times. His parents, his godfather and now you. There will not be a fourth time if he chooses me. Enjoy your stay in Azkaban. It's a mercy you don't deserve." He sent his Patronus and left the room. He had a broken family to return to. A family of whom I'm already considering as my own. They belong with me. And if the fates are kind, they will.
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