Draco looked up from where he was writing an essay for Professor McGonagall and came face to face with Sirius Black. Much to his chagrin he managed to knock his, thankfully, sealed bottle of ink off the library desk as he jumped in surprise. The man had the gall to grin at him and Draco scowled and bent to pick up the fallen item.
[Thank you so much for the warning,] he sent to his lover in an unimpressed manner.
[Sorry,] Harry's apologetic response came back instantly, [when I suggested he come and see you I didn't think he'd just vanish.]
There was an underlying feeling of fatigue and discomfort coming from his lover which made Draco pause in his expression of his displeasure. Concern made itself known and he almost forgot about the fact that Sirius Black was standing only a few feet away.
[You're hurting,] Draco said slowly.
[It's just a headache,] Harry promised faithfully, [and I'm going to go and have a lie down. That's why I sent Sirius to you, and then I can come and see you both when I feel better.]
[And you felt that I would enjoy the company of your godfather, why?] Draco asked dryly, but he really didn't mind, in fact getting to know Sirius was something he meant to do sooner rather than later.
[Because you love me,] Harry replied sweetly which made Draco laugh and the young man snapped back to his current situation to find his lover's godfather with his eyebrows raised.
"Talking to Harry?" Sirius asked, sounding genuinely interested.
Draco nodded and then schooled his features into a polite smile. He was not quite sure how to interact with Sirius Black since the last time he had remained in the background, and he was not clear exactly how the man thought of him. The expression on Sirius' face was friendly and cheerful, but Draco decided to wait and see. He had heard many things about the man, before and after he bonded with Harry.
"I was scolding him for not warning me you were coming," he said, keeping his tone light. "Do you make a habit of trying to scare your godson's friends to death?"
"Only the first couple of times I meet them," Sirius replied with a grin.
"That's all right then," Draco replied dryly, "I think it's rather bad manners to hex family."
That made the man laugh and Harry found himself looking around to see if anyone heard and then mentally kicked himself as he realised he was the only one who could hear the other side of the conversation. No matter how Black had arrived he looked so solid that for a moment Draco had forgotten the man was dead.
"Maybe we should take this somewhere more private," Draco decided quickly with a glance around the library, "I have no wish to be observed talking to myself."
And with that he began to pack up his things, trying to think of the best place to go. It being a weekend, he decided that an empty classroom was his best bet. As he stood he noted Sirius looking at him in an amused fashion, but the man made no objection when Draco moved towards the exit.
"The transfiguration classroom shouldn't have anyone in it this afternoon," he said as they made their way into the corridor. "No clubs or extra-curricular activities in there today."
"Well none that you know about, anyway," Sirius replied suggestively.
Draco came to the stunning conclusion that Harry's godfather had a more one track mind than he did.
"Oh please, the transfiguration classroom has been out of fashion for that since the Charms room was refurbished and they added new heating charms," he replied and led the way to their destination.
It didn't take them long to traverse the school corridors and very quickly Draco was locking the door of the empty classroom.
"So what is it that's bothering Harry that he won't tell me?" Sirius asked openly as soon as Draco was finished.
"Isn't that between you and Harry?" Draco replied, unwilling to discuss something that his lover was not.
Harry's godfather appeared thoughtful at this and sat on one of the desks still thinking.
"Under normal circumstances I'd say yes," Sirius replied, "but I don't have a lot of time. We were talking about you and your plans for the Slytherins and there was something behind your reasoning that he didn't want to mention. Knowing Harry it's something important, and I'd like to be prepared if I'm going to find myself summoned."
It was a reasonable argument, but going against his lover's wishes was not something Draco would do unless he had a very good reason.
"Just a minute," he said evenly and turned his attention to his soulmate.
[Harry,] Draco called silently, [why don't you want Sirius to know about the prophecies?]
There was silence for a while, but from the feelings coming from Harry, Draco knew his lover was not ignoring him.
[I didn't want to worry him,] Harry finally admitted. [I suspected he knew I was holding something back, but I thought he'd decided to leave it.]
[I think it might be a good idea to tell him,] Draco replied honestly. [If Sirius really is attracted to you when you're in trouble he may need to know.]
Silence reigned again and he could feel the conflicted emotions coming from Harry, but he knew what his lover was going to say before Harry finally replied.
[Okay,] Harry said reluctantly, [but I should be there.]
[Not on your life,] Draco said firmly, [you're going to lie down. I'll tell him, and you can talk to him about it when you're feeling better.]
There was a surge of rebellious feeling along the link, but it faded as fast as it arrived to be replaced by discomfort; Harry's head was still bothering him even though he was no longer in contact with his godfather.
[Fine,] Harry said sulkily after a few moments, [but don't let him try and do anything stupid.]
[Harry Love,] Draco said gently, [he's dead, there's not a lot he can do to make anything worse.]
Harry did not reply and Draco sent a mental hug at his lover before turning his attention back to Sirius.
"Harry has agreed," Draco said in a much lighter tone than he felt. "If you must know, your godson has launched into the world of prophesying the future. Just before your last visit Harry had two visions, both of which boil down to the fact that my father is going to attempt to remove me from the current equation. It wasn't exactly a new idea, but it brought certain things to my attention, so I decided that it was time to bring enlightenment to my house mates."
Sirius looked surprised and opened his mouth before closing it again and thinking for a while.
"Let me get this straight," the man said slowly. "Harry had visions which indicate danger to you, and your reaction is to try and convince the rest of the Slytherins that Voldemort is not the way they should go?"
Draco nodded.
"The more who end up on my side the fewer there are to help my father," he replied.
Sirius was silent for some time again.
"You really are a complete Slytherin," Harry's godfather said eventually.
"Thank you," Draco said with a smile and prepared for the onslaught of questions he knew was coming.
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A/N: Hope you enjoyed the latest 2 chapters of Harry and Draco's adventures. We're into the home stretch now. Check back tomorrow for the beginning of the thrilling climax.
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