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An unconscious Draco lands in Grimmauld Place, half-naked and bleeding. Remus and Harry look at him, shocked. Remus leans down, and he growls, “Greyback, I can smell him. He’s very weak, his heartbeat is very slow, which worries me.” He picks him up and carries him to his bedroom. Harry runs into the library where Sirius is, “Draco just appeared out of nowhere. Remus says Greyback attacked him; he needs help.”
Sirius casts a diagnostic spell on Draco, “He has internal damage, broken ribs, he needs a healer.” Snape enters the room with Poppy. Poppy casts her own spell and gets to work. Snape and her work on him, and Snape spells potions into Draco while the others look on.
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They are sitting in the kitchen. Harry looks at Severus, “What happened?” Severus sighs, “Some Death Eaters were not happy that Lucius helped get rid of Voldemort, and they wanted to make him pay. They attacked Lucius and Draco in Knockturn Alley. They put Draco in a cell with Greyback, who beat him up, and I think some others got a shot in, too. Lucius was made to watch. Greyback was going to turn and claim Draco, but Dobby brought him here before that happened.”
Sirius shows them the newspaper, “It already made the paper. Everyone has been arrested; Greyback escaped. Burke alerted the Aurors. How did Dobby know to come and rescue Draco?” Harry shrugs, “Maybe Draco called out for him, or maybe Dobby sensed that his former master was in trouble?” He gets up and kisses Severus, “I will get some books for Draco to read once he wakes up.”
Suddenly, Remus gets up and runs up the stairs and barges into his bedroom. Draco is having a nightmare. He is tossing and turning and crying. Remus gets onto the bed and takes Draco into his arms. “Shh, you're safe, Draco. You’re at Grimmauld Place. You are safe.” Draco whimpers and calms down. Remus rubs his back, “I’ll keep you safe.”
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Draco wakes up a few hours later, and he can feel two arms around him, and he panics. Oh, Merlin, Greyback claimed him. He starts to cry. Remus wakes up when he hears Draco cry, “Draco. You are safe.” Draco turns around and looks at the person holding him. It’s definitely not Greyback. “Professor Lupin?” Remus nods, “Call me Remus. Do you need a pain relief potion?” Draco winces, “Yeah.” Remus hands him the potion, “Dobby brought you here before Greyback could do any more damage. You haven’t been turned. Poppy and Severus healed you.” Draco lets out a breath he’s been holding, “I am not dreaming, am I?”
Remus shakes his head, “No, you are not. Do you want me to get Severus?” Draco buries his face in Remus’ chest, “Not yet. What about my father?” Remus kisses the top of his head, “He’s safe. Aurors arrested most of the Death Eaters. Greyback escaped.” Draco shivers, “He won’t stop until he gets me. He told me what he was going to do to me. He said I was his reward for being a loyal servant.” Remus growls, “He won’t touch you again. I will kill him first.”
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Sirius is serving Lucius and Narcissa tea. “Draco is sleeping, Remus hasn’t left his side. Don’t ask me why.” Narcissa sips her tea, “Can Draco stay here? We need to put up new wards to keep Greyback and everyone else who isn’t family out.” Lucius adds some fire whiskey to his tea, “I don’t know who, but someone promised Draco to Greyback. I know it wasn’t Voldemort since he was against such things.” Sirius sighs, “Kingsley was here earlier, the Death Eaters are on their way to Azkaban, they don’t know where Greyback is.” Lucius rubs his forehead, “He will go underground. He is really good at staying undetected. That is how he has been able to stay free for so long.”
Sirius plays with his teacup, “Draco can stay here, he’s family. Harry will be happy to have him here. I know he hides when the moronic trio are here.” Narcissa laughs, “I know, he told me. He helps Severus with his potions whenever they are here.” Sirius snorts, “Is that what they are calling it these days? I am well aware that they are having sex down there.”
Harry enters the room, “We actually brew potions, Siri.” He smirks, “Well, most of the time.” He hugs his cousin and shakes hands with Lucius, “Why did they wait almost two years to come after you?”
Lucius shrugs, “I have no clue. I do know that, had Voldemort returned, Draco would have been forced to take the dark mark after his sixteenth birthday.” Sirius rubs his chin, “Maybe the plan was for Draco to be turned into a werewolf after his sixteenth birthday, and they still went ahead with the plan, and Greyback decided to take something for himself. We also don’t know where Greyback was all this time, and Voldemort could have promised him Draco since he was insane, according to Peter.”
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Severus is checking Draco’s injuries. “You are healing nicely. I want you to stay in bed for the next week. Internal injuries are not to be trifled with. Your parents are downstairs. I will send them up.” Severus raises an eyebrow at Remus but says nothing. Remus looks at Draco, “I will ask Dobby to get you some clothes. I want you to stay with me in my rooms.” Draco plays with the covers, “Why?” Remus runs a hand through his hair, “Honestly, I don’t know.”
There is a knock on the door. Narcissa and Lucius enter. Remus leaves. Draco hugs his parents, “How are you, father?” Lucius lowers himself onto the bed, “I am fine. Your mother fixed me up. I just had a few bruises. Severus told us you could have died.” Narcissa put a pillow behind Draco, “You will be staying here. Greyback doesn’t know about this place. We will give you an emergency portkey to wear in case you need it.”
Draco nods. He sighs, “I am scared that he will find me.” She pats his hands, “You are safe here, and you’ll be safe at Hogwarts. The goblins have added wards, wards Dumbledore should have added years ago.”
Lucius looks at his son, “What about Remus? Sirius told us he hasn’t left your side.” Draco looks at his hands, “He makes me feel safe. He wants me to stay here with him. He doesn’t know why. He said he was going to kill Greyback. I am confused.” He turns red, “I am attracted to him, and a part of me wants to jump his bones.” Lucius chuckles, “Draco, you are aware that we have Veela genes?” Draco nods, and Lucius continues, “I think during your ordeal, you unlocked your Veela part early, and I think you found your mate in Remus. It would explain why he is so protective of you all of a sudden.” He squeezes his hand, “I will talk to him and explain.”
Narcissa hums, “You two need to talk and not jump right into sex.” Draco whines, “Mother, even if I wanted to. I can’t. Remus and I will talk about everything first before we have sex.” She runs her fingers through his hair, “I just don’t want you to think with only one head but both.” Lucius chuckles, “You are embarrassing him.”
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Remus is looking at Draco. He’s been sleeping for the past day. Lucius explained to him why he’s suddenly enamoured with Draco. He was content to spend the rest of his life alone; that is why he turned Tonks down when she asked him out on a date. But it seems fate has other intentions. Snape already threatened him to treat Draco right, or he would be made into a fur coat. Even his wolf seems calmer now that Draco is staying in his bed. He pulls Draco closer and inhales his scent. He smells like home.
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It’s been a month since Draco came to Grimmauld Place. He has fully healed, and now he is sitting in the library reading about Veelas. He and Remus have been talking a lot, and they cuddled a lot. As much as Draco wants to have sex with Remus, they are taking it slow. They haven’t kissed yet, but he wants to change that. Harry joins him, and he can see a big hickey on Harry’s throat. Draco shakes his head, “You need to cover that up if you don’t want a third degree from the Weasels later.” Harry smirks, “I will leave it. I have an excuse ready. Sev gets really possessive whenever Ginny comes here.” Draco groans, “Please, I do not need to know about what you and my godfather do.” Harry winks at him, “I can give you tips.”
Draco hits his head on the table. Remus comes and sees this. He raises an eyebrow, “What has the table done to you?” Draco looks up and smiles at him, “Nothing, Harry is just trying to overshare again.” Harry gets up, “I am going back to Sev, maybe we can have another quickie.” Remus watches him leave and turns his attention back to Draco, “We thought it was best if you remain hidden. No one wants to hear Ron rant.” Draco nods, “I will stay in our room.” He gets up, picks up the book and follows Remus.
Once inside, Draco puts the book on his nightstand. Remus watches him, “Draco?” Draco turns around and walks over to Remus, “Yes?” Remus cups his face and kisses him softly. Draco sighs into the kiss. Remus pulls him closer, deepening the kiss. They are interrupted by a knock on the door.
Two years later
Remus finds Draco in their garden. He sits down next to him, “Remember when you asked what would happen at our anniversary last Halloween?” Draco nods, and Remus continues, “Greyback has been found.” Draco swallows hard, “Where is he?” Remus takes his hand, “I killed him. It’s my anniversary gift for you.” Draco tackles him to the ground and kisses him hard, “I want a baby.”