20 years (Hogwarts reunion)

Chapter 5 - The reveal

It was two hours before the reunion in Malfoy Manor, Draco and Harry were getting ready to go to Hogwarts.

Harry was very excited to have the opportunity to see his old friends but there was a nagging thought in the back of his mind. The green-eyed wizard did not want to lose his friends nor did he want for his friends or the public to hurt his husband once the news of their marriage were made public.

Harry turned around to look at Draco. The blonde-haired man looked gorgeous as always clad in a dark blue suit with a subtle pattern and a light blue button-down shirt that accentuated the colour of his eyes.However, he looked noticeably pale and was slightly shaking.

Immediately worried, the saviour approached his husband. Harry put a comforting hand on Draco's shoulder. Draco turned around to face Harry and his grey eyes were nearly swimming with tears.

"Dragon, Are you okay? Talk to me." Harry's voice was gentle as he analyzed his husband.

"It has been a very long time since I have stepped foot into Hogwarts or Magical Britain in general. As you know, I left because the hatred I faced for being a death eater was damaging me greatly. I could not walk around in peace, I was hexed, insulted and physically hurt every time that I made an appearance in public. In Toronto, I never faced any prejudice because nobody, except a few, knew who I was. I want us to have a good time at the reunion. I want you and me to be able to catch up with our old friends in peace. I also don't want you to lose any friends because of your association with me." By the time his words were said, Draco was visibly shaking and almost crying.

"Draco, I love you and nothing is going to change that, ever. Even If my friends do not approve of my choices or specifically, my marriage to you, they can buzz off. I married you and adopted children with you because I wanted too. I never followed what was expected of me and the people of Britain have to accept that. You might have been a death eater, my love but you are not a bad person. You are a loving and passionate husband, a good and caring father and an amazing, considerate, kind and intelligent person. Furthermore, you are absolutely gorgeous." Harry's gentle voice was thankfully having an effect on Draco's mood.

"I love you too, my Golden Boy" Draco said as he wiped his tears and kissed his husband's cheek with a grateful smile

Harry tenderly cupped Draco's cheek and placed his lips on Draco's soft ones. The gentle and reassuring kiss turned into a hungry and passionate embrace. After this show of affection, both men were relaxed and ready to face the music.

Draco and Harry intertwined their fingers and they apparated to the gates of Hogwarts.

Despite very few people knowing of their union, one couple were very much aware of Draco and Harry's marriage. That couple was Blaise and Ginny. After the final battle, Ginny had tried to rekindle her romantic relationship with Harry, only to find out that her former boyfriend was gay.

Ginny was very accepting of Harry's revelation. She couldn't be in a relationship with a gay man and they formed a deep bond before Harry's departure to Canada.

Similarly as Harry, Draco had revealed his sexuality to Blaise before leaving Magical Britain. Blaise had been very supportive and encouraged Draco to find happiness even if it meant for him to move across the Atlantic Ocean.

At the beginning, Draco and Blaise exchanged letters as did Harry and Ginny. One day, Blaise and Ginny met at the Owlry during their eight year at Hogwarts. They formed a friendship as they gradually found out about Harry and Draco's relationship. Years later, they started dating and were now happily married.

The communication by letter between the two pair of friends ultimately dwindled and they had almost no contact. However, as they returned to Britain, Draco and Harry reached out to Ginny and Blaise to announce their return to Britain. After swearing them to secrecy, Ginny and Blaise became aware of their plan.