The Bonds That Unite Us

° Chapter Eighteen °

Train Ride Back Home.
"We'll see you later, okay? Owl us if you need anything!"

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Harry waited in the entrance hall for everyone. He and Draco were standing to the side, waiting for the rest of the group. He kept stroking his horntail on his neck as goosebumps rushed all over his body. "Harry. Calm down, love. I can feel every single emotion from your side of the bond." Draco's thoughts came through his head.

"Oh shite, sorry. I'm just nervous. I need to clean up the place-"

"Harry, everything is going to be okay. We'll sort everything out. Do you want me to come over tonight?" Draco looked at Harry. Harry shook his head, "No. I'll get everything sorted out. I only need so many rooms you know... I converted two rooms into a small library but I'll get it."

"Wow, okay. Why do you both have such sour faces on?" Pansy asked. Harry just shook his head, letting a smile slip onto his face once again. "Just talking about Yule. I have to go to Gringotts and see if there are wills from Sirius and my parents. I have to get Teddy tomorrow then what day are you all arriving?"

"Let's chat on the train, come." Hermione lead the way. The group traveled to the train station, walking on. They found a compartment in the way back of the train. Harry charmed it to fit everyone inside as they sat in all their places. Harry sat on the floor, between Draco's legs. There was soft chatter within the groups' compartment.

"Hey! We gotta talk about what day you guys are coming?" Harry snapped his fingers and everyone went silent. Neville looked at Draco and the two smiled. "Draco and I will be there in three days." Neville smiled.

"The rest of us will arrive next week. We need to buy gifts and such plus spend time with our families." Blaise stated with confidence. Harry nodded and ran a hand through his hair. "Alright, that should give me enough time to sort that out with Teddy." Harry let out a loud sigh.

"Everything will turn out okay, I promise Harry," Hermione stated with a bright smile. Ron was laying against the other bench. "I'm going with Hermione to her parent's house for Yule. My mother and father are horrid." Pansy stated.

"Blaise is coming with me, Theo will be going home, and Luna will be with Draco," Ron informed Harry. Everyone nodded in agreement. "Okay, understandable. Now does everyone remember the plan if you're in trouble?" 

"Go to the nearest floo and go to Grimmauld Place. The password is Scars." Theo stated with a smirk. "Correct. No matter what, you all can come. You are my family now, I'll open my home for you anytime. Okay?" The shortest Gryffindor looked at everyone in the compartment. "Of course," Pansy whispered.

The train ride went by faster than Harry or Draco would've liked. Soon they were at Kings Cross, everyone got up and started collecting their things. Harry looked out of the window and somehow expect Vernon Dursley to be standing at the way back of the station. He sighed and rubbed his eyes.

Harry left the train and waved everyone goodbye. He went to an apparition spot, looking back at the train before being sucked up into a tube. He landed outside of Grimmauld Place and opened the door.

"Kreature!"

"Master Harry! You come back." The old house-elf smiled. Harry nodded with his smile. "Yes, I have. We will be having company for the next three weeks. They shall arrive in three days. I need six rooms cleaned out. Teddy will be arriving tomorrow so dusk everything." Harry walked and talked, the feeling of comfort coming back to him.

"I shall get rights to its." Kreature popped out. Harry walked to Sirius' room, setting his things down. He couldn't help but feel his safe space coming back to him. Even after everything he still missed Sirius. Of course, he did, it was the only family had truly had. Harry shook his head to rid himself of the thoughts that were flooding his head.

"Draco?" Harry asked into his thoughts.

"Yes, Harry?" There was a pause in Draco's thoughts before Harry's voice spoke again.

"I can't wait to spend my Yule with you."

On the other side of the bond, was a smiling Draco. "I can't wait either."