Growing Love

Arrangements

Professor Snape had told the rest of the staff about the situation with Harry. Blaise and Draco were the only ones that knew where they were staying.

It was Saturday afternoon a week after their meeting with Snape. The most unlikely group was seated in the library around two Professors. Hermione, Neville, Dean, Seamus, Pansy, Draco and Blaise all sat with their back to the bookshelves. Professor Slughorn and Professor Snape sat with their backs to the window.

"Since Professor Snape has informed you on the potion I'm just here to make sure proper arrangements are in place." Professor Slughorn said.

He was rather happy with himself. Even though Snape was next to him. He was the one talking to them. The reason was Harry.

Blaise, Pansy, and Draco were trying not to laugh at their head of house. "Harry please stop that."

"I sowwy. I sowwy. I no do it again I sowwy." Snape sighed at the usual string of apologies that left Harry's mouth when he thought he was in trouble.

Blaise easily took the boy and started rocking him. "Harry it's okay. Professor Snape just doesn't always allow anyone to touch his hair. It's always so greasy. He's not angry with you. He's just confused."

"Harry how old are you?" Slughorn asked having realized he didn't know.

"I fouw." Harry put up 4 fingers and looked at Blaise happily receiving a smile.

Blaise turned Harry to him. "Harry listen carefully now. You can chose anyone here you would like to visit you. But only the people here. And the ones you don't like won't be able to visit. Remember I told you there's a password." At that Harry covered Blaise's mouth.

"Shhh is secwet. Can't tewl." Harry said.

Blaise laughed and moved Harry's hands. "Yes Harry. But if you want to see other people then they should know the secret too. But only the ones you choose."

Harry moved from Blaise's lap. He walked over to Hermione and patted her hand. When Blaise nodded Harry walked over to Neville. Then Harry looked at the others and back at Blaise. He wasn't sure about Dean and Seamus. Pansy was okay, but did he want her there all the time? He walked over to Draco after another pause and simply climbed into Draco's lap.

"So only Hermione and Neville then Harry?" Blaise asked watching the boy.

"Dway is dewe alweady and I sit wif Pan fow food. I not suwe of da boys yet. Does 'nape know?" Harry was fiddling with Draco's hand.

"Okay. Don't worry. Yes Snape knows. I will just tell Hermione and Neville then we can go get your potion from Pomfey. Draco can show them the room. Does that sound okay?" Blaise said.

Harry nodded and smiled. He had to start taking a position to keep him from throwing up. He turned to Draco and started playing with his hair. By the time Blaise was done Draco's hair was neatly parted and the one side tied in a sloppy plat.

"Four years old and not to shabby with hair styles. I'm impressed. Come Harry don't want to keep Pomfrey waiting." Blaise gathered Harry.

Pansy huffed. "Why didn't he choose me?"

"Clearly he has a brain." Draco rolled his eyes. "The only reason he's letting Hermione and Neville visit is because of Blaise anyway."

"What do you mean?" Hermione asked.

Draco shrugged. "Yesterday Harry had another fit. He was so upset and Blaise couldn't get him to stop crying. When I got there Blaise had me try. But Harry was still crying. I hate to admit but weaselette had a point. He needs a female touch. Since Hermione has always looked out for Harry Blaise sat him down and told him that he needed people besides him and I around. So I suppose that means he trusts Neville and Hermione the most to know a secret."

Draco got up after his explanation and led the two through the castle to where the door was. They went in to find Blaise on the floor and Harry on his stomach. Harry was giggling. Something that has become very rare and Draco immediately covered the Gryffindor's mouths to keep them from saying anything.

"Oh Lord Harry I surrender. Have mercy." Blaise said dramatically and threw his hand up.

Harry giggled. "You no tickwle me?"

Blaise opened an eye. "I can't promise that munchkin."

"Den I no have mewcy." Harry laughed and bounced.

He slid off Blaise and crawled to his face. Then started poking at him. Blaise made like he was being stabbed. This caused Harry to giggle more.

"I no even poking hawd. Dway is stwonge dan you." Harry giggled still poking Blaise.

Blaise made one last "Ow I'm dying." before falling still.

Harry gasped. A few minutes past in silence. Harry shook Blaise. He didn't move.

Harry poked his cheek. "Bwaiz. Wake up. No funny. Bwaiz! Pwease I sowwy."

Harry was about to start crying when Blaise sat up. "I'm okay munchkin don't cry. I'm sorry I was being silly."

"I tought you dead." Harry sniffled.

"What why?" Blaise asked.

"You say you dying." Harry shrugged.

Harry turned and smiled. He saw Hermione and Neville and hid his face in Blaise's shoulder. Not because of the two Gryffindor's but because of the worried Slytherin.

"Come now munchkin it's time for lunch." Blaise stood with Harry.

"So we will also be staying for Christmas break. We want to be there for both parties. Hopefully Harry remembers more of what happened and we can have proper answers." Hermione said as they approached the Hall.

Blaise nodded. Trying to make sure Harry didn't fall. Draco swiftly plucked harry from Blaise. Seeing as Harry was reaching out towards him. Harry snuggled into Draco and sighed.

*~*

"So this whole piss poor group is staying?"

"You bet Draco. Can you believe we have like a month left before the big change."

"Don't remind us Seamus."

Draco laid his head on the table. The last week Harry had been acting different. He was more quiet. Although Draco was still allowed to carry him occasionally, he usually hid from him. Draco didn't understand what he did. He missed old Harry, but he was growing fond of new Harry. Only now the small boy seemed to be scared of Draco.

"Draco?"

"Leave me alone Granger." Draco growled.

"What's got you so moody mate?"

Draco turned his head towards Hermione. "You lied. You said he wouldn't change."

A tear fell and he turned back to the table. Blaise and Harry weren't with them. Harry just wanted to stay with Blaise. He had another nightmare. They had just walked in when Harry saw Draco upset.

"Dway sad." He whispered to Blaise.

Blaise nodded. Harry wiggled out of Blaise's arms. He knew Somehow this was his fault. He also know he wouldn't get in trouble. He wanted Draco to be happy. That he was sure about. He ran up to Draco. His little arms wrapping around Draco's waist.

"I sowwy. Pwease no sad Dway."

Draco, who was surprised, turned to see Harry tearing up. He lifted the boy easily. As soon as Harry put his head on Draco's shoulder he cried. He hated that he made Draco sad. He just wanted Draco to smile.

"Shhh love it's okay." Draco whispered.

Harry shook his head. "I... I stay wif you?"

Draco wiped a tear. "Yes you can."

"Wike wif Bwaiz? But you."

Draco looked at Blaise then Harry. "You mean you want to sleep next to me?" Harry nodded vigorously.