In the Last Chapter

“Mr. Potter,” He said as he stood up and looked at the teen. “Shall I pick you up say, twelve noon next Saturday?”

“I’d like that.” Harry said with a smile and a blush. “I will see you then Professor,” As he turned to leave, the Potions Master grabbed his wrist lightly and for the first time ever, he smiled.

“Please Harry, call me Severus.”

Chapter 6: Return of the Patriarch

Harry was very happy as he woke up to birdsong at his window. Oh yes, He thought. It is a lovely day. He remembered what day it was, it was Saturday. My where did the days go? He thought as he got ready to go. He got up extra early for the reason that he was thinking of how Draco’s father had acted around his honorary godfather. Lucius had been nice and almost human. It first it scared the bejeasus out of Harry but then by Tuesday, he had an idea. He remembered tracking down Draco and cornering the younger blonde!

Flashback

“Draco!” Harry called out to the younger blond, who was out in the garden with his PSP. Draco jumped a mile then glared at the chipper Gryffindor.

“What do you want Boy Who Fancies My Godfather?” Draco teased. Harry blushed then looked down at the portable system.

“Draco does your father approve of that?” He asked. Draco shrugged and sighed.

“I don’t care. What my father doesn’t know won’t hurt him.”

“That’s true I suppose.” Harry said as he took a seat next to Draco. “Luckily you brought up your dad because that’s who I came to talk to you about.”

“Oh Potter what do you have in mind this time?”

“Well I figured that since your dad likes Remus that maybe…we could join forces and…”

“Get them together?” Draco asked. Harry grinned and nodded. “I don’t know Potter…”

“Remus will be good for your dad. He’s got a good head on his shoulders; he’s gentle and educated...”

“That’s beside the point.” Draco said. “Potter, there’s something that you don’t know.” He looked around and sighed. “Okay it’s safe to tell you.”

“Tell me what?”

“Shut up and I’ll tell you, maybe you’ll learn something.” Draco said. “This happened when my dad and company was at school. Professor Lupin and my father had dated…”

“Are you shitting me?” Harry asked. Draco shook his head and showed Harry a picture of a younger Lucius, looking about 15 with a younger Remus. They looked happy and so much in love. Harry smiled then passed the picture back. “So what happened?”

“My grandfather happened.” Draco said. “My grandfather, Aiden Lucien Malfoy was more of a preacher about how pure bloods should stay with their own kind. He was tipped off by a friend’s child and found my father and Professor Lupin in a rather intimate position and made it known that he would have no child of his, his Heir no less, with a filthy lycan. My father tried to plead with his grandfather but he said that if he didn’t break it then he would have Professor Lupin killed. To save him, my father broke it with Professor Lupin and in turn, came out with a broken heart.” Harry looked at his schoolmate and shook his head. It was a tight fix but hey, some rules were meant to be broken! This was one of them!

“Where’s your old fart grandpa now?” Harry asked. Draco hid a laugh but answered.

“He’s in Venice.” Draco said. “When my father came into his inheritance, my grandfather took the townhouse in Italy and has been living there ever since.”

“Well, I’m not one to follow rules and neither is Remus…” Harry said as he got up. “Thanks Drakey!” He ran off and Draco blanched. He hid his PSP and darted after the crazed raven haired hellion.

“POTTER!!”

Harry had to grin at the memory. He remembered approaching Remus and telling him what he thought. As Harry predicted, Remus didn’t give a flying fuck at what the old geezer thought. He wanted Lucius and that’s who he was going to have. Harry and he made plans to double with Harry and Severus on their date. Harry knew that Lucius would be swept off his feet on this date. It was very romantic. A candle lit dinner, some dancing and if they got lucky, an intimate evening. He was going down the stairs when he spotted Remus.

“Remy are you ready?” He asked. Remus looked at his honorary godson and grinned.

“Of course, I’ve been ready for years.”

“Cool!” Harry said as he held Remus. They were ready to plan when Draco ran to them, pale and looking frightened.

“Harry….you…and Professor Lupin….have to leave….” He said, his face was ashen and his hand trembled, holding onto a letter.

“What’s the matter Draco?” Harry asked. Draco gulped and looked at him.

“My grandfather….owled….he’s coming here!”

“What?? When?”

“He didn’t say.” Draco said. “It could be hours from now, days from now…..”

“DRACONIS LUCIUS MALFOY!” A regal yet cold voice yelled. “HOW DARE YOU LOCK THE GATES ON ME! I’LL TAN YOUR HIDE!”

“Who’s the blow horn?” Harry asked and Draco gulped.

“Run!!” With that, two of them ran but one stayed.

“HARRY!!” Draco cried. “Come on! What are you crazy?”

“I want to see who you’re scared of.” Harry said as he waited as the footsteps came closer. Draco and Remus pleaded but Harry wouldn’t budge. Suddenly the door blew open and in waltzed a dashingly beautiful man with long white hair and looking like he was about in his twenties! The body was to die for, well muscled and not too tall. The only way someone knew his age was his silver eyes. They were deep silver and the aura was that of a powerful wizard. Harry was lucky to have his at such a young age and smirked at this. The man was child’s play compared to him. The man dropped his travel bags in a huff and looked around.

“My, it’s becoming tasteless in here.” He said haughtily. “What has my son been doing to this place?”

“Father?!” Lucius called from the top of the stairs, causing the man to look at him with raised eyebrows. “I had no idea you were coming.”

“How quaint,” Lord Malfoy said silkily as he draped his traveling cloak onto his bags and sitting down in Lucius’ favorite chair. “I sent an owl.”

“I didn’t get it.”

“Is that so? Accio!” The man commanded and the letter flew out and into his outstretched hand. “Well Lucius, it seems to me that you have someone interfering with the mail.” Lucius looked wide-eyed and knew who did.

“Draco, come.” He ordered. Draco gulped and came before the two men. “Did you intercept the mail?”

“Yes sir.”

“Why?”

“I…didn’t want Grandfather here.”

“You incorrigible brat…” The older Malfoy said icily. Lucius looked at his father and silenced him.

“Draco, go to your room and don’t come out until supper.”

“Yes sir.” Draco said as he walked away. Aiden Malfoy looked at this and was appalled.

“You are too soft on the boy, Lucius.” He said. Lucius sighed and poured two glasses of Scotch, passing one to his father.

“Father, Draco will learn…”

“You’re sparing the rod Lucius…”

“I won’t hit my son.”

“Why does it smell like wet dog and mud-blood in here?”

“Well I…”

“Lucius have you seen my notes on….Lord Malfoy..”

“Severus,” Aiden greeted coldly. “I see that you have become accomplished. A Potions Master no less, commendable indeed.”

“Thank you sir,” Severus said shortly. “If you’ll excuse me,” With that he was gone and Aiden was sitting back and sipping his Scotch.

“I’m still waiting on why…”

“It’s me sir.” Harry said as he came from the shadows. Lord Malfoy jumped a bit then smiled a genuine smile. He looked at the young man and bowed.

“Aiden Lucien Malfoy, it is a pleasure and honor to meet you Harry Potter.”

“Sir?”

“Oh my dear,” Aiden purred, “You don’t need to be so formal with me, call me Aiden.” Lucius and Draco looked at the older Lord and couldn’t believe what was going on. Aiden Malfoy, was set to pursue. And his target, was one Harry James Potter!