When Harry returns to Hogwarts after the battle, everything has changed. Houses have been abolished and relationships have ended. Mandatory therapy is required alongside their normal classes. Everyone has changed... including Draco Malfoy. Once arrogant and haughty, he's now a shell of his former self. If anyone can get through to him it's Harry, who feels more alone than ever. But does he want to? I DO NOT OWN HARRY POTTER OR ANY CHARACTERS IN THIS STORY.

Link to original story: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1837793/1/Black-Truth And, with bated breath, Draco traced the silver line down one more step in the family tree. Draco Lucius Malfoy... the third full blooded Veriae in the Malfoy family... and future life mate of Harry Potter. HD SLASH No HBP

"Now, lust potions develop feelings of desire in the taker without the affection that a love potion gives, so Malfoy, you will find that you continue to see Potter as the insufferable twit that he is." Slash. Not HBP/DH compliant. Rated Mature.

What if Harry had taken Draco's hand all those years ago?

Draco and Harry haven't always had the best relationship. However, when Harry finds Draco in tears, their relationship begins to change. Starts as a rewrite of the sectumsempra scene from the Half-Blood Prince, and then continued upon request. Enjoy :) A/N: The cover art does not belong to me, so credit goes to whoever created the beautiful piece! This story already has multiple chapters posted elsewhere and is almost finished, so vote and comment if you want more chapters!