𝓐 𝓝𝓮𝔀 𝓗𝓪𝓻𝓻𝔂 [√]

Part Twenty-Nine

After Amelia had questioned all five of them under the effects of the veritaserum, they were all found guilty. Ron, Hermione, and Ginevra were sentenced to seven years in Azkaban, Arthur received eight, and Molly received ten after admitting that she made the potions and gave them to Ginny and the other two Gryffindor to feed to Harry while at school. On the other hand, Albus was sentenced to the dementors' kiss.

The group of seven watched as the order was pulled away, kicking and screaming by the Auror. "Let's go home," Harry said, and the others nodded before apparating to the Malfoy manor. Immediately as they landed, Sirius and Remus pulled Severus out of the room, and Harry had a pretty good idea of what they would do based on the look in his godfather's eyes.

Tom followed closely behind them, and Draco sighed, "Go after him," Lucius said. Draco gave them a nod before following his mate. He went down the hall to the part of the manor where he knew Tom's room was. He turned the corner just in time to see the end of the submissive's robe disappear into the room before the door slammed shut behind him.

Draco paused outside the door before opening it and stepping into the room. He took a minute to admire the decor before his eyes landed on his mate. He stood on the balcony, his back turned and his hands gripping the railing. Draco silently closed the door behind him and approached the balcony. He paused in the doorway, taking a deep breath before stepping up beside his mat; he copied the older man's pose, looking out at the garden, "Why didn't you tell me?" He asked after a few minutes of silence.

Tom didn't answer for a while, but Draco could feel his eyes on him. "I found out you were my mate in your second year after I had absorbed my Horcruxes and became sane again. I was happy, but I couldn't tell you. I didn't want to ruin your experience at Hogwarts by telling you," Tom said, and Draco frowned.

"Ruin my experience?" He asked, and Tom nodded.

"I wanted you to be able to make friends, go out, and do things you wouldn't do with the thought of your mate holding you back. You were so young, and I didn't know what you would think of me either. I was a bit scared if I must admit it." Tom explained, and Draco turned to look at him, meeting his eyes.

"I would have thought I was lucky," Draco said, and Tom raised a brow." I have had a crush on you ever since I saw you. You were in the office with my mom and dad, and I just got back for Christmas in the second year. I thought you were hot," Draco said with a little laugh, and Tom smiled.

"I remember that day; it is the day I found out you were my mate," Tom told him, and Draco smiled widely at him.

"I would like to give us a try, Tom, If you want to, that is," Draco said, and Tom looked at him for a few seconds before leaning in and kissing him,

Draco was shocked at first, but he quickly kissed back. "I would like that," Tom said after he pulled away. "But you might realize very soon that I am not easily dominated," Tom said, slightly blushing.

Draco chuckled, "That's fine, I am easily dominated. I thought I was going to be submissive," Draco said truthfully, shocking the older man.

"Really?" He asked, his eyes showing his confusion.

"Yeah," Draco said, nodding." I guess we are made for each other, a dominant sub and a submissive dom," Draco said, taking Tom's hand in his.

"Yeah, I think we were," Tom agreed.

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Re-published: April 24, 2024, 7:30 pm

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