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Ghost Magic	By : Sealpotter Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male Views: 15929 -:- Recommendations : 4 -:- Currently Reading : 2
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or any of the characters associated with the books/movies and I never have and never will make any money from the writing of this story.

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A/N - Here is the next installment.
whitebuffalowmn - I don't abandon tales. "D I will pull my hair out before I stop in the middle of a tale. I am so glad you like it. I love to hear from you when you can.
Kat - Just read on... So much going on, so much...
Meechypoo - yes they do, but not for a while. Total war devastation is something that is felt by all, there is much work to do.
djaddict - I was happy that he has both men to care for him, it started as just one, until Slytherin opened up his big mouth :D, Draco would make a good one, he was trained in a lot of the arts that children will need to learn to defend against, who better? Harry, being Harry is tired of fighting. Hope you like the next chapter.
SlythindorMalfoy - Snarco...Yes, love a snarco sandwich... So yummy. I have not done one with all three of the boys yet, so I can only hope this is up to snuff... It is a bit new for me...
Slmncpm - Writing as fast as I can... promise... and the muses love scones...
staar - Here is the next chapter. Hope you like it.

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Chapter 7
Severus carried Harry, his heart beat faster every time the younger man shifted in his arms. Severus felt like he was being re-shaped inside. All his carefully crafted walls were crumbling, and all his previous fears, doubts and bitterness were slowly degrading the more the bond pulled on them to be together. He looked over at the blond, and Draco seemed just as retrospective.

“It is a wonder, is it not, how our carefully crafted masks do not seem to be a second skin any longer?” Severus stated.

Draco nodded and moved closer so that they all were almost touching.

“It does not seem as strange to me though, Severus. I have been slowly letting go since Harry let go your spell a year and a half ago. He woke me up that day, to possibilities. Funny how you see things differently when death comes close.” Draco whispered.

“Yes, the dire times seem to change the reflection of power in our eyes, once we see what the reality is when others are consumed by it.” Severus stated, remembering his eye opening experiences with the Dark Lord.

“Harry was not consumed, he was trying to spare me from performing an unforgivable…” Draco whispered, “I have little doubt that he realized what the spell he cast could do. I had never seen him regret and loathe himself before that moment.”

Severus had not once looked that closely at Harry to notice, but Draco did make a point. It was a quality that he could see if he looked deep enough into his interactions with the broken man in his arms. He had regretted many things in his own life, but he had not really turned on himself. And from the actions of Harry earlier, that would seem to be his greatest flaw.

“Do you think he has a problem with the fact that he is still alive?” Severus asked quietly as the neared the door of their new quarters.

“I have no doubt that he will beat himself up for surviving. I can feel a bit from him through this bond of ours, and you too… nothing too much like thoughts, but I did feel how much he wanted to just give up earlier.” Draco said, putting his arm on Harry’s dangling leg and touched Severus’ fingers at the same time.

That connection allowed more impressions to flow. Harry felt calm, and at peace for the moment, Severus felt anxious and amazed at the moment.

“Can you feel anything from me or Harry?” Draco asked.

“Now that I sort of know what to feel for, yes. I thought it was just all from myself. This will take some time to sort out who’s feeling what.” Severus stated, then tapped the tea kettle in the picture on their door. It opened for them to enter. They would decide on a password later.

Severus took in their new quarters, it seemed a bit bare, but he knew everything would be in place as needed. His eyes fell on four small boxes on the floor near an empty cherry bookcase. All of them were labeled ‘Freak’s - Things’. The trunk next to it was Harry’s. The sinking feeling hit him all at once, that was all that Harry owned in the world. Even he had another house filled with his books, clothes, things and memories. His prior quarters would easily fill most of the space allotted here. He looked over at Draco who was also staring at the boxes with a confused expression.

“Let’s get him settled.” Severus moved away from the depressing boxes and headed in the direction of what he hoped would be their bedrooms. It seemed that they each would be sharing one bedroom. The single bedroom was large and held three wardrobes. It also had a very large bed. It was large enough that they did not have to touch if they did not want to. He laid Harry carefully into the middle of the bed, he already surmised, that was where Harry would need to be for some time. He placed a kiss on Harry’s head as he pulled the sheets up around him. Draco did the same, fixing the sheets on the opposite side. They walked back to the sitting room and waited. As they sat close together, their hands slipped into one another's and a sort of comfort filled them.

Minerva knocked on the Headmaster's quarters, and shifted nervously as she waited. The other members of their party were not always the most comfortable people to be around. Severus opened the door and ushered them into the sitting room. He stood next to Draco and waited.

The aurors spoke first.

“Draco Malfoy, your actions today were exemplary. Due to this, we will give you a few moments with your parents. Both of which are to be taken to the ministry for questioning and possibly a trial.” The sandy haired auror stated.

There were three aurors, one was Kingsley, the sandy haired man that they did not know and a grey haired older wizard that seemed like he had been specifically recalled out of retirement.

“May I speak?”

All heads turned towards the voice. It was weak, weary and worn. Severus was instantly by Harry’s side and helped him into the room.

Kingsley seemed to see the importance of the moment, and nodded to Harry. The other aurors took his lead.

“If it were not for Mrs. Malfoy, you all would be under the thumb of the Dark Lord, or dead.” Harry said simply.

There was a rustle of cloaks and then Harry was speaking again.

“I lived in that madman’s mind. She is more innocent than any auror and more than myself. She cast no unforgivables, she took no mark, and she survived. Surviving is her only crime as it is mine.” Harry’s words were more sincere than any Severus had heard in a good while. Draco stared at Harry, tears in his eyes.

Narcissa let nothing show on her stark face.
“My apologies, Mrs. Malfoy. We will still need to take Mr. Malfoy in, unless you have something else to say, Mr. Potter.” The sandy haired auror stated.

Harry looked at Draco, Severus, and then Narcissa. Inside he wished he could say something for the sake of those here, but he knew his conscience would not let him.

“I cannot speak for him.” Harry said in a small voice, before turning towards the bedroom, not wanting to see the anger, rage or rejection he knew would come from his decision. He curled up in the corner of the room and begged whatever higher powers were there to take him and swallow him whole for tearing apart a family like that.

It was Draco, who followed Harry into the room. Severus stayed, knowing that there would be more to say, but Harry needed tending. Severus gestured for everyone to take a seat while they waited.

Harry’s eyes had again lost their luster. He stared at the ground between his drawn up knees.

“Harry…” Draco knelt down and tried to get Harry to look up. When the dark haired man did not, he gently raised Harry’s chin so their eyes can meet. Draco wanted to cry at the grief he saw.

“You can’t save everyone... My father made his choices, and he will make more without your help. It is not your fault, whatever his fate.” Draco said with a soft and tender voice.

“I’m sorry… I just can’t…” Harry mumbled, so overwhelmed by the concern for him that was in Draco’s eyes.

“I know you can’t. I could not speak well for him either, if asked. No one will blame you for his choices. Not me, not my mother, and certainly not Severus. I will still be here, in this with you, caring for you. I have wanted to be your friend since I was eleven, and that never stopped. Now, maybe we can start over and find more than we ever hoped for.” Draco’s words seemed to get through, and he opened his arms for Harry to fall into.

“Rest Harry, we will take care of the rest, and you if you let us.” Draco mumbled into Harry’s hair. A nod was all he received, so he helped Harry stand and moved him back to the bed. He brushed his lips softly over Harry’s reassuringly before he left the bedroom.

Both the elder Malfoys stared with their eyebrows arched when Draco returned. Severus waited for Draco to sit down, then sat next to him, and launched into a brief explanation. Draco inserted his own viewpoints and Minerva as well. By the end of it, both elder Malfoy’s were smiling slightly, and the Aurors were gaping.

“So, you two are bound to Mr. Potter?” Lucius asked quietly.
“Yes, and we wish to explore it.” Draco stated, looking only at his parents.

“You both have been adverse to Mr. Potter in the past, is this wise for any of you?” Kingsley asked.

“It seems our aversions have been eliminated, Kingsley. In fact, I think the strength of our previous views is what will allow the strength of future feelings to be more than any of us had ever hoped for.” Severus replied.

“And you for my son?” Narcissa asked.

“I had affectionate feelings, but purely platonic in the past for Draco. This bond has allowed for an awareness for more.” Severus stated, while allowing his arm to snake around Draco’s shoulders. The younger man just leaned into the touch.

Narcissa nodded at that. The Aurors and Minerva stood.

“Draco, is there more you wish to say before we take our leave?” Kingsley asked.

“Mother, I will be staying on here. Contact me if you need anything.” Draco said, watching his mother nod. “Father, I wish you well. I cannot do anything further without possible damage to my current family, I hope you can understand.”

“Son, I support any decision you make. I have made my own choices, and I will see them through. Take care of your family, like I have taught you. Family is the most important part of our lives.” Lucius said quietly as he reached to grasp his son’s arm, before turning towards the door with dignity.

Everyone left, leaving Severus and Draco in a very quiet sitting room. Draco took a few deep breaths and took Severus’ hand and led them to the bedroom. They both looked down at the dark haired man in the bed. As strange as it was, getting in and each moving to embrace Harry felt right. They put their arms around each other, and Harry shifted. Harry’s hand snaked out and drew Draco’s arms around him as he shifted his back to Draco, while moving his head onto Severus’ chest. A common sense of home seemed to welcome all three men, as they drifted into the peace of sleep.

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