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A/N: Draco is determined to get rid of his father in order to save the person he loves! I think this is my last chapter… all things must come to an end :D It also means that this would be the longest chapter where I mash everything together haha xD

P.S. Snarry!! I'm gonna start one soon:)

Last chapter folks! Thanks for all the reviews and your love! I had fun writing this story ;D

Chapter 20: And So It Ends

"I can't do this… I can't do this!" Harry mumbled while fidgeting in his seat.

Hermione looked over at the worried look on Harry's face and patted his back sympathetically. She was sitting with Harry along with Ron in the Great Hall having breakfast. Of course, she was the only one calm enough to be eating. Ron was so pale in the face that you might think he would keel over any time soon. They only have half an hour left before their first exam, which was Potions for Harry and Hermione and Herbology for Ron.

"All this worrying is going to get you guys more worked up! You guys should calm down and eat some breakfast. Then concentrate when the exams come." Hermione jabbed her fork into a sausage.

Ron took a deep breath and reached for his glass of pumpkin juice with shaky hands; some of the juice splattered out from the cup. Ron took a tiny sip and placed the glass on the table once more.

"You're the one talking… You know everything Hermione!" Ron looked over to Harry who was currently staring into space and muttering things under his breath. "At least I look better than Harry… He looks like he's gone mental."

Harry stopped muttering when he heard the word 'mental'. Then he turned to face both Ron and Hermione.

"What? I'm just going over things for Potions… Draco's been helping me." Harry grabbed his pumpkin juice and chugged it down in four gulps. "Potions is really the only thing I'm worried about…"

"Don't worry Harry you'll do fine. You're doing a lot better in Potions than last year; you really improved." Hermione commented as she finished her breakfast.

"Thanks, I had help from you and Draco… and I guess I actually paid attention this year." Harry smiled.

Ron picked up his sausage from his plate and took a bite. "Can you guys believe it? Three more months and we're done! Time goes by so fast… After the exams all we have to do is practice for graduation."

Harry chuckled. "Yes, then afterwards we have the whole summer to ourselves… then maybe attend an university to further our studies."

'And spend more time with Draco…'

"I know I'm going to a university." Hermione stated. "What are you going to do Ron?"

"Well I thought about looking for something to do and earn some money. That way I can help out the family you know?"

Hermione smiled at him. "I think that's a great idea… Maybe I'll go to the Burrow and visit you."

"Me too! I haven't seen Mrs. Weasley for so long." Harry added with a grin. Ron nodded at his friends.

"Mum would be more than happy to see you both."

They continued talking about their upcoming summer until Hermione stood up and grabbed Harry's arms.

"We should head to the dungeons now; Snape might be there early." Hermione looked at Ron. "You should go, too Ron."

Harry got up from his seat and gave Ron a reassuring smack on the back.

"Good luck Ron… Let's hope I can pass the Potions exam." Harry closed his eyes and shuddered.

"You'll be fine Harry." Ron told his friend.

Harry smiled and walked away with Hermione. As he passed by the Slytherin table Harry stole a glance and saw Draco looking at him walking by. Draco gave Harry a smile and nodded, which Harry returned. Harry then picked up his pace to catch up with Hermione.

Let the day begin.

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"Alright you incompetent brats," Snape's voice drawled in an uncaring tone. "You will find your exam right in front of you." Snape began walking up and down the classroom at a leisurely pace.

"There are a total of fifty short answer questions and an essay at the end. All of you have different questions so don't even think about cheating." Snape stood at the front of the classroom. "You have two hours… You may begin." Snape flicked his wand and the doors to the dungeon locked; no interruptions can occur.

Harry looked down at his test. He then let his eyes wander around the classroom. He can see Hermione already scribbling away on her paper and Draco had his head down deep in thought. But there were others who weren't so good at Potions. Some Slytherins were glaring at their own tests, pulling at their hair, or jabbing their quills into the parchment until it left a blotch of ink. Then he can see some fellow Gryffindors doing the same thing. Harry turned his gaze back at his own exam and took a breath. He picked up his quill and dipped it into the bottle of ink.

'Let's just get this over with.' And Harry began to write.

(Two hours later…)

"How do you think you did?" Hermione asked Harry as they were the few of the last ones to go out. Harry looked up at the ceiling of the dank corridor.

"I think I did alright… Not so sure about the essay part though." Harry shrugged. "I tried."

"You worry too much Harry."

Harry spun around and saw Draco walking towards them. Harry ran to the blond and wrapped his arms around Draco. Draco smiled and gave Harry a peck on the lips.

"How'd you do Draco?" Harry asked. Draco shrugged.

"I think I did fine. You should stop worrying Harry; it's going to affect you later on when we take the exam for Charms." Draco took Harry's arms and began walking back to Hermione who was left standing by herself when Harry ran to Draco.

"Draco." Hermione greeted. Draco smiled and returned the greeting.

"Hermione."

"I'll leave you two alone; I'm going back to the Great Hall to meet with Ron. We have an hour before our next test." Hermione gave both Harry and Draco a nod before turning and walked down the hall.

"Why does she always leave so fast when I'm around?" Draco asked as he watched Hermione's figure disappear around a corner.

Harry chuckled. "It's because she doesn't want to be a third wheel." He looked up at the taller man. "Don't worry Draco; they accepted you."

Draco huffed. "I wasn't worried. I was merely questioning why she always goes off when I'm around."

"It seems you're beginning to accept my friends as well." Harry said cheekily.

"Harry?"

"Hmm?"

"Shut up."

Harry laughed. "You know I'm right Draco." And Harry walked ahead down the hall.

Shaking his head, Draco followed he raven haired man down the hall as well.

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The long, tedious day went on. Their Charms and DADA exams came and went. Those weren't as bad as the Potions exam. By the end of the day, Harry felt relieved to have all his tests over with. Now the only thing was the results. If he passed all the exams then he can graduate without a glitch. But he wouldn't know what he got on those tests until at least June.

Harry just arrived at the front of his dormitories where he half walked, half tumbled to his bed. He threw down his book bag and landed face down on his pillow.

"It's over… No more exams! I can finally relax…" Harry said into his pillow. Harry turned over and laid on his back. He looked up at the red curtains billowing slightly as a breeze came through the opened windows.

"I wonder if I can spend time with Draco over the summer…" Harry turned his head sideways and looked at the snow globe on his desk; the inside of the crystal ball was still swirling with snow. Harry turned his gaze back at his curtains and let out a sigh.

"His father wouldn't let him be near me… What the heck was I thinking?" Harry shook his head. "Guess I'll just have to spend the rest of the school year with him"

Harry chuckled. "I bet he would like that."

Harry closed his eyes and drifted off to a light slumber where he dreamt about his lover. Moonlight shone through the glass windows and Harry's snow globe glittered every so lightly.

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(Somewhere in the middle of June…)

"HARRY!" Harry looked away from the book he was reading and watched Hermione running towards him, waving her hand which held a piece of parchment.

"What is it Hermione?" Harry tilted his head to the side. "Is that the results…?"

"Yes! Yes it is! Oh my god Harry! I passed all my exams with O's! Well except for Ancient Runes…"

Harry dropped the book on the couch and stood up. He grabbed Hermione's shoulders.

"When and where did you get the letter?" Harry looked at Hermione with wide eyes.

"I just got it like ten minutes ago; I found it on my bed. Yours should be here as well." Hermione's brown bushy hair fell in front of her face when Harry shook her. "Why don't you go upstairs and see if you got it?"

Harry nodded and released his hold on Hermione then dashed away to his rooms. Once he was inside Harry quickly walked to his bed. Sure enough, on top of the blanket was a brown envelope. Harry picked it up with trembling fingers and opened it. He took out the letter and read its contents. Harry's eyes widened in disbelief; he clutched the letter in his hand and ran out the door once more.

"HERMIONE!!" Harry yelled as he raced down the stairs. Hermione looked over and saw Harry almost tripping on the stairs.

"Be careful! So what did you get Harry?"

Harry stood in front of the girl, panting.

"I-I… See it for yourself Hermione." Harry handed over the crinkled piece of paper. Hermione plucked it away and read. Five seconds later Hermione let out a squeal and gave Harry a bone crushing hug.

"You passed all of your exams Harry! Even Potions! I'm so proud of you!" Hermione let go of Harry. "I bet Draco would be as well." Harry blushed when she mentioned Draco.

Hermione giggled. "Why don't you go over and tell him what you got? He helped you study… So I would think he's worried about your grades as well." She handed the letter back to Harry.

"I'll go see him right now!" Harry said excitedly. He was still pretty much ecstatic from his test results.

Harry ran back up to his room; tucking his letter in his robes, Harry once again brought his ring to his lips and kissed it. A pulling sensation formed and Harry was apparated to Draco's side.

'THUNK'

Draco was standing by his desk reading drinking a glass of fire whiskey when Harry landed behind him. Draco didn't even turn around then his lover came; he knew it was Harry by the sound. So all Draco did was laugh.

"Harry you need to work on standing when you apparate." Draco set the glass down on his desk then turned around to find Harry once again sitting on his arse. "What gave me the pleasure of finding you here Harry?"

Harry stood up gingerly and rubbed his sore behind and then walked over to Draco and shoved the letter into his face.

"I got my results back Draco!" Harry beamed. Draco arched an eyebrow and took the wrinkled paper in his hands.

After scanning through the whole letter, Draco's face lit up. He kissed Harry's forehead and then he held Harry close.

"You did wonderfully Harry…" Draco nuzzled against the side of Harry's head. "You deserve a prize."

"What prize?" Harry asked against Draco's chest.

Draco merely patted Harry's head before answering. "I want it to be a surprise. You'll find out at the end of the year." Draco's eyes glowed with amusement.

Harry let out an exasperated sigh. "I have to wait that long?"

"Yes you do. I was going to tell you after we get out of school, but now you had a sneak peek of it." Draco tapped the tip of Harry's nose in a loving gesture. "You should head back soon; it's eleven."

"But I don't want to go back yet…" Harry pouted.

Draco rolled his eyes. "I know you love me and all, but we'll see each other tomorrow." Draco smirked. "We have graduation practice at ten in the morning; I'll meet you in the Great Hall."

"Fine… I'll see you tomorrow morning then. Goodnight love." Harry kissed Draco soundly. Harry walked away from the blond and with a last wave Harry apparated back to his room.

Draco turned his body to face his desk as well as the window. It was a clear night; the moon shone brightly for there aren't any clouds in this beautiful night sky. Draco could see stars twinkling at various places on the dark blanket. Picking up his forgotten wine glass, Draco swallowed the last drops of the amber liquid. He closed his eyes as the fire whiskey traveled down his throat. Draco had wanted to surprise Harry after they graduated. He wanted to ask the green eyed teen to go away with him; travel far and leave London, to be away from his father and everybody else. All Draco needed was Harry and nothing more. But since Harry now know about a 'prize', once Draco tells him about the idea it wouldn't really a surprise anymore. Nonetheless, Draco really hoped that Harry would go with him.

"To be anywhere with Harry is fine with me. As long as he's happy then… I'm happy as well." Draco said softly to himself.

With one last look at the full moon, Draco picked up his wand and waved it. All the candles went out and Draco prepared for bed.

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It was the night after their first graduation practice and Harry, Ron, and Hermione were all sitting in the common room eating a light snack brought in by Dobby.

"Today was horrible!" Ron mumbled through a mouthful of crackers. "Everybody was out of place and didn't know where to stand."

Harry laughed and placed his cup of apple juice (A/N: can't always have pumpkin juice now :P) down next to him.

"Did you see this one Hufflepuff girl? She was so lost she couldn't find her own seat. I mean, all the chairs had our names on them." Harry took a cheese cube and popped it in his mouth.

Hermione took a celery stick and bit into it. "We shouldn't be the ones laughing. As far as I can remember both of you didn't do so well either." She dipped the half bitten stick into ranch dressing.

"I saw you and Ron still sitting at the part where we were supposed to stand up and pay attention to the Headmaster giving his speech." Ron opened his mouth to retort but Hermione held up her hand that wasn't holding a celery stick.

"Don't tell me you weren't sitting because I saw you Ron." Ron scowled and grabbed another cracker.

Harry finished his apple juice then wiped his mouth with a napkin. "The Slytherins weren't bad, but you can expect that since Snape was yelling at them the whole time."

"Yea… and the Ravenclaws have their natural grace." Ron added.

Hermione finished her celery sticks and brushed her skirt to get rid of the bits of food left on it. Then she leaned back against the front of the couch and sighed.

"We only have a week left before we all go our separate ways. Of course we can always write letters to each other right?" Hermione looked at both Ron and Harry.

"I wouldn't forget to write to either of you." Harry smiled.

"So are you going to stay with Malfoy?" Ron asked as he ate the last cheese cube.

"Well… He hasn't talked about it much… But if he wants to leave, I'll go with him." Harry said determinedly.

"Where will you go?" Hermione queried.

Harry looked down at his shoes. "I don't know… I don't really mind where we go."

Hermione patted Harry's arm. "He'll tell you I'm sure. He doesn't seem the type that would just leave a person hanging."

Harry nodded. "You're right, he's not."

(A/N: The fun starts now!)

Just as Ron was about to say something, a box the size of a small textbook appeared out of thin air and landed in front of Harry's feet. It was black and a small card was attached to it. Harry didn't recognize the handwriting. All it said was 'To: Harry' and some sort of a flowery design at the bottom of the card.

"Who's it from?" Hermione asked, her eyes glued to the square box.

"I don't know, it only has my name on it." Harry replied before picking the box up and shook it. He could hear something knocking on the inside of the box as he shook it.

"Open it Harry and see what's inside." Ron urged.

"I guess."

Harry placed the black box in front of him and lifted the lid. Nestled inside was a jade dragon. The carvings on the jade was very detailed, so detailed that it almost looked like it's alive.

"It's beautiful…" Harry whispered and was about to touch it when Hermione grabbed his hand.

"You don't know who it's from Harry!" Hermione eyed the jade dragon nervously.

"Oh come on Hermione! It's a dragon! It's probably from Malfoy." Ron scoffed.

"Well… I still wouldn't touch it if I were you. If it's from Draco he would put his name on the card. No need to be secretive." Hermione retorted.

"Draco did say he was going to give me a present… Maybe this is it?" Harry said. "I can always put it back in the box and seal it if it reacts or something."

Harry wrapped his fingers around the jade object and lifted it out of the box. He smiled and looked up at Hermione and was about to tell her nothing's wrong with the dragon when he felt the familiar pull of being apparated and was gone in a blink of an eye.

"I don't think it's a good—OH HARRY!" Hermione screamed. The jade dragon thudded as it dropped to the ground. "Where did Harry go?!" Hermione was in hysterics.

Ron touched the head of the jade dragon and quickly pulled his hand away. Nothing happened.

"Is it a one time thing?" Ron looked at Hermione with worried eyes.

"I think… I think it's a portkey." Hermione took out her wand and levitated the object and dropped it back into the box. She placed the lid on and sealed it.

"A portkey to where?" Ron stood up and began pacing back and forth. Hermione picked up the box and stood up as well.

"I don't know… But I think we need to go see Draco." Hermione made her way to the door. "I think he might want to know that Harry… Harry is gone."

Ron just nodded his consent and followed Hermione out the door.

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"OPEN UP! We need to see Draco! Somebody please open the door!" Hermione pounded her fist on the portrait to the Slytherin common room. Just as she was going to knock again the door swung open and a sixth year Slytherin girl stood there glaring at the couple.

"What do you guys want?! Do you know what--"

Hermione pushed her way past the girl and Ron just looked at the Slytherin sheepishly before running after Hermione.

"Draco! Come down here! We need to talk to you!" Hermione yelled. Ron just stood next to Hermione looking embarrassed.

The sound of a door opening and closing could be heard and a second later Draco was standing on top of the stairway. He looked down and saw Hermione red in the face and holding a black box.

"Granger? What are you doing here?" Draco walked down the stairs. Hermione wasted no time and ran up to the blond.

"Draco… Harry he's…" Hermione held back a sob. Draco immediately became alert.

"Harry? What happened to Harry?" Draco demanded; Hermione started sobbing. Ron took the box from her hands and shoved it at Draco.

"Open it. We're not exactly sure what happened, but you might know."

Draco looked at the red head then opened the box. Once he saw the dragon Draco let out a gasp.

"How did you get a hold of this? This dragon is from Malfoy Manor…"

Hermione stopped crying and took a deep breath.

"The box appeared out of nowhere and it was addressed to Harry. The sender's name wasn't on it." Hermione wiped her eyes. "I told him not to touch it since we didn't know who it was from… But Harry said it might be from you so he opened it and took it out… Then he-he…"

"Then he vanished." Ron finished the sentence. "Hermione thinks it's a portkey… But it only works one time."

"Fuck!" Draco took the dragon out from its confinement and threw it down on the ground where it shattered.

The whole common room became silent.

"My father did this… I know he did. That bastard!" Draco snarled; he looked at Hermione and Ron. "You guys go tell the Headmaster what happened. Tell him that my father is behind all this; he would know what to do." Draco held up his hand bearing the silver ring.

"Take me to him… Hurry." And Draco was gone.

"Hermione we should go…" Ron tugged at Hermione's arms; she was staring at where Draco once stood.

"Draco's gone… That ring…"

"I'm sure Malfoy can save Harry. Right now we have to contact Dumbledore." Ron pulled on Hermione's arm again. Hermione nodded and they left the Slytherin common room.

Everybody else who witnessed what happened can only stare where Draco once stood.

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Harry slowly came to his senses. He was sprawled on a cold stone floor and it was extremely dark.

"Where am I…?" Harry said quietly. He then noticed footsteps walking to him.

"So we meet at last Mr. Potter…" A cold voice sounded somewhere in the dark room.

A single candle lighted in the room and illuminated the darkness. Harry slowly sat up and looked around. There were no windows; a single table sits in a corner, along with a wooden chair. Slowly walking out from the shadows was Lucius Malfoy himself.

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Draco knew he was going to be apparated to his manor. That dragon piece once belonged in his father's bed chamber. Draco had landed in what appeared to be the underground dungeon of the manor. Draco can only hope he can make it to Harry before his father does something to him. Walking along the cold corridor he moved quietly in case he should hear sounds coming from one of the cells. Just as he neared the end of the corridor, Draco heard his father's voice.

"So we meet at last Mr. Potter…"

Draco stopped in front of the door and placed his hand on it and pushed, praying it wasn't one of those creaky doors.

Thankfully, it wasn't.

Draco made his way to a dark corner of the room and crouched down; Draco breathed softly so unnecessary sounds couldn't be heard. Draco watched as his father made his way to Harry.

"So Mr. Potter… I'm sure my son told you about the letters and all the things that happened. Am I correct?" Lucius sneered down at Harry.

Harry trembled slightly; he wasn't about to show the man he was scared.

"So what if he has!" Harry spat. Lucius' lips curled into a sinister grin.

"I wouldn't act that way if I were you. I'm sure Draco also told you what I would do if you didn't stay away from my son."

Back in the corner Draco clench his fists until his fingernails dug into the flesh of his palms. His insides churned with anger and wanted to jump out and hex his father right there and then.

"I know what you want to do… But I'm not leaving Draco you fuckin bastard. Kill me if you want, but then you would be a murderer!" Harry growled; he knew he was in a predicament. Harry left his wand on his bed, he was totally defenseless.

"You better watch your language Potter… My patience can only go so far." Lucius snarled. He grasped the serpent's head on his cane and pulled; at once it revealed his wand.

Harry slowly edged away from the elder Malfoy until he backed up against the cell wall. Lucius smirked and advanced on Harry.

"You have nowhere to go, nowhere to hide." Lucius kneeled down in front of Harry and used his wand to lift Harry's chin. "And nobody knows you're here."

Harry looked up at the man. He made sure he wasn't showing any signs of weakness to Lucius Malfoy. But secretly Harry prayed that someone, anyone, knew where he was.

'Draco… I want to see him one last time.'

Harry's eyes dilated in slight hint of fear when he watched Lucius stood up and took a step back. Lucius pointed his wand right at Harry's chest.

"Goodbye Harry Potter…" Lucius said in a low whisper. "This is what happens when you mess with a Malfoy… Avada--"

"STUPEFY!" A red beam shot out from one of the dark corners of the cell; it hit Lucius squarely on the chest.

The elder Malfoy didn't have a chance to react and therefore was thrown to the other side of the dark room. The impact of the spell left Lucius unconscious. This was all Draco needed to get Harry out of here.

Harry moved his head to the direction where the red beam came from. He also recognized the voice that said the spell.

"…Draco? Is it you?" Harry asked weakly.

Draco stepped out from the shadows and rushed over to Harry. Draco threw his arms around the smaller teen and held him close.

"Harry… I thought I lost you. I'm sorry I couldn't protect you…" Draco choked out.

Harry can feel wetness on his shoulders and realized that Draco was crying. Harry took his hand and ran it through Draco's mussed up blond hair.

"It's ok… I was scared I couldn't see you anymore. I really thought your father was going to kill me… He was going to, actually."

Draco just shook his head and held Harry even tighter. "Don't say that… I can't lose you Harry."

Draco looked at Harry with bloodshot eyes; Harry leaned in and kissed the tears away. Both stood up and Draco looked over to where his father was laying there, unconscious. Draco let go of Harry and walked cautiously over to his father, just in case he should wake up, and picked up his father's wand.

Draco snapped the stick in half.

Harry walked over to his lover and stood beside and looked down at his attacker.

"Draco… we should leave."

Draco stood his ground and then with a look of rage he took his wand and pointed it at his father. Harry looked alarmed then grabbed Draco's wrist.

"Don't! You'll be a killer! Draco you'll be sent to Azkaban!" Harry cried. Draco seethed in anger.

"He deserves to die… Let me get rid of him… LET ME GET RID OF HIM!" Draco yelled; he opened his mouth to say the forbidden spell when Harry pulled down his arm and embraced him.

"You can't Draco…" Harry sobbed. "You'll be in prison for life! Then I won't see you anymore…"

Something snapped inside of Draco when Harry said those words.

'I… won't see Harry if I killed him. That's just like killing myself… being away from Harry…'

Draco lowered his wand and his whole body limped. Harry cried on Draco's chest; Draco's breathing returned to normal, his stormy grey eyes returned to its once calmness. All Draco did was hold the crying man close to his heart.

"Anyone in there?" A voice rang out from outside of the cell.

There was a 'bang' and the door was blown away. Two Aurors came in along with Dumbledore in toll. Draco and Harry turned around and were shocked to see their Headmaster there. Draco wasn't as shocked, he did tell Hermione and Ron to contact the Headmaster. The Aurors trekked over to Lucius and grabbed him; with a nod to Dumbledore they disapparated with Lucius Malfoy.

"Boys… Are you alright?" Dumbledore walked over to where Harry and Draco stood; his usual twinkling blue eyes were dark with hidden contempt.

"Headmaster… Thank you for saving us… For saving Harry." Draco murmured. Dumbledore patted Draco's shoulders.

"Not at all my boy; Hermione and Ron rushed into my office and told me everything. You are very brave to come here by yourself Draco."

Harry turned to look at the professor. "Hermione and Ron? Why were they--"

"They came to me after you vanished Harry." Draco explained. "Hermione showed me the jade dragon and I knew my father sent that to you." Draco took a deep breath. "Then I told them to contact the Headmaster and I came here to find you."

Dumbledore smiled at Harry. "You are very lucky to have this young man that cares about you so much, even on the risk of his own life." Dumbledore squeezed Harry's shoulders. "Cherish it."

Dumbledore started for the doorway and then turned around. "I trust you boys will be heading back?" Harry and Draco nodded. "Good. See you at graduation." With a wink Dumbledore was gone.

"Draco… you could've been killed! Your father could've killed you as well!" Harry pounded on Draco's chest. Tears were falling once more. "You shouldn't have come by yourself! You reckless, thoughtless, thick headed--!"

Draco grabbed Harry's fist to stop him from pounding his now sore chest and smiled down at Harry.

"I'm a thick headed fool that is madly in love with one stubborn guy." Draco kissed the tears that were falling down Harry's red cheeks. "In love with a guy that rather have himself dead to protect me."

Harry burrowed his head into Draco's robes and cried. Tears of frustration, tears of happiness, and tears of anger were all mixed together. Draco said soothing words to Harry. His father is gone; nothing else will harm Harry.

It was all over.

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On the night of their graduation everybody had a great time. All the seventh years gathered in the Great Hall in their appropriate seats; everything went smoothly. They walked up to the Headmaster one by one to receive their diplomas, which deemed them as graduates of Hogwarts. A huge feast commenced after the handing out of diplomas. The four houses were mixed together; nobody sat at their tables. On this night everybody was friends with everyone else, even the Slytherins.

"Guys… I never really thanked you for what you've done when I disappeared that night." Harry took off his graduation cap and placed it on the table.

Hermione shook her head and smiled. "We're just glad you're safe. Draco was so worried… And I was surprised that ring acts as an apparation device."

Harry blushed. "I got the rings on Valentine's Day. Remember the heart shaped box?"

Ron snorted. "How can I forget? That thing was pink!" The three friends laughed.

They continued to talk amongst themselves when Hermione saw Draco walking towards them. She nudged Harry on the side. Harry jumped and looked at Hermione.

"What was that for? You have bony elbows you know." Hermione rolled her eyes and tilted her head at Draco's direction.

"Someone's looking for you." Hermione winked. Harry stuck out his tongue in a playful manner and stood up. He walked over to the blond and gave him a hug.

"Missed me already?" Harry asked cheekily.

"Yes you stubborn git I missed you." Draco smirked; that earned him a smack from Harry.

"Look uh… Harry?"

"Yea?"

"Come with me." Draco held out his hand and Harry took it. The couple left the Great Hall and all the excitement behind.

"Where are we going?" Harry asked when he saw that they were heading for the front gates.

"We're going outside… I want to be alone with you."

Harry soon found himself by the lake again. It was four months ago since he had been here. The scenery was beautiful even at night. The moon was reflected on the water; a slight breeze made the water ripple.

Draco sat down on the edge of the lake; Harry followed suit. They both stared at the lake in front of them in silence until Draco coughed.

"Remember when I said I would give you a surprise?" Draco asked.

Harry smiled and nodded; he picked up a stone and threw it in the lake.

"I remembered. You said you'll tell me after we graduated." Harry looked at the blond. "Are you going to tell me now?"

"Harry… I… uh… What I wanted to ask you was…" Draco said hesitantly; he wasn't sure if Harry would agree to go away with him.

Harry laughed. "Draco spit it out! You're stuttering like a guy on his first date."

Draco took Harry's hands and held it within his. He looked into the emerald orbs.

"Harry… I was wondering if you would like to stay with me, travel far and get away from here, leave old memories behind and create new ones that only involve you and me."

Harry's mouth formed an 'O'. He wanted to say something but he was just too shocked. Draco took that as a no.

"If you don't want to that's fine… I was just wondering…" Draco looked down at the ground; the rocks were quite fascinating at this moment.

Harry closed his mouth and moved closer to Draco. "I'll go with you… Anywhere with you."

Draco snapped his up and stared at Harry. "You'll go? You don't mind leaving your friends?"

Harry shook his head in the negative. "I can always come back and see them. But for now, I want to be with you. Always."

Draco let out a happy laugh and embraced Harry.

"You don't know how happy you just made me Harry Potter." Draco smiled at his boyfriend. "Let's go to France! I've always wanted to live in France… Then maybe in a few years we'll have a successful business line and make lots of money. Actually… I just want to be with you. Then maybe we'll get married…"

Harry giggled. "You're thinking too far ahead love, but being married to you doesn't seem like a bad idea."

Draco stopped his ramblings and smiled at Harry. "It doesn't hurt to dream does it? I want our future to be perfect. My father won't be in the way anymore." Draco bent down and kissed Harry. "I love you Harry… Forever and Eternity."

Harry smiled against Draco's lips. And to think all this started with one simple dream.

.: FIN :.

A/N: And that's the end of this story!! Longest chapter lol so how was my first story? Hope you all liked it :D I think I'll work on a Snape/Harry one now… but I don't know what should happen :( this might take awhile. Until then! Love you all!