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Draco's P.O.V

           My Return to Hogwarts wasn't... normal. It was anything but normal. Surprising. World changing. Everything but normal.

           My parents had left me at the loading station like every other year, saying their parting words before I left, along with the werewolf stuff that I had to know and remember. That wasn't the 'life changing part.' In fact, it almost seemed expected.

            The loading on the train to Hogwarts was eventful enough on its own, but not as much as when I was on the train. Definitely not.

      It was the moment I was walking past the Golden Trio's compartment. I got a whiff of the most wonderful,delectable scent, so I took a step back. I was at the door and the scent completely flooded my senses. Mate. As soon as that registered in my mind I peered in through the door and looked at each member of the trio. Hermione? Nope. Weasel? Praise Merlin no. Harry. Harry was my mate. At that moment it felt as if my brain had just shut off and I was overwhelmed with the urge to enter. But I couldn't. They were already looking at me, so I decided to take the safe route and continued my confident stride.

       How could Harry be my mate? Was that what all the feelings were all these years? I have heard people say that there was a minuscule line between love and hate. How would my parents feel about this? Harry James Potter, mate to Draco Lucius Malfoy.

        I would deal with that later. I had more worrying things to panic about. I couldn't face them, how could I?! I had been so cruel to him and his friends for the past three years all because of a stupid crush. What a stupid crush that turned out to be. Fate must be laughing at me now. Harry would just reject me on the spot! This would be the the death of me. literally! But strangely I didn't feel as awful about that as I did hurting my mate all these years. I'm not surprised if he rejects me. My inner wolf whimpered at the thought. I'm sure the whole school could feel my cries of anguish.

         I found Crabbe, Goyle, Pansy, and Blaise and sat down with them. Luckily they didn't know I was a werewolf, so I was golden. "Hey Draco!" Pansy immediately said 'flirtatiously' and latched onto my arm.

       I growled and pushed her away, disgusted that someone that was not my mate touched me like that. "Don't ever touch me like that again." I said and her poise and 'alluring' aura just diminished.

    "Dude what's your problem?" Blaise questioned, looking at me with surprise and skepticism on his face.

I felt hesitant. These people have been my friends for years now; but I didn't know if they will stay loyal when worse becomes worse. "I will tell you, but only if you swear that you won't tell anyone. Anyone. If you even think about telling someone I will kill you." My eyes were threatening and stone cold as I hissed after examining their faces.

I could tell that at that very moment is when our trust on each other increased drastically. Blaise straightened up and Crabbe and Goyle leaned in while Pansy's eyes widened, shocked. In unison they swore, their eyes on me and not a single one wavering even for a second. I breathed in heavily.

  "Good. So this summer I was cursed and it caused permanent damage from what I'm knowledgeable about. Now I'm a werewolf. Anyways, because I am a werewolf, I get a mate, and no, Pansy you're not my mate." I stated my eyes trailing towards Pansy at the end.

"Then who is?" She asked, her gaze softening after my explanation, less upset than before. Unlike what most people think, she could really be a very kind and understanding person, when need be.

I hesitated, yes I trusted them, but still this was a lot of new information; the identity of my mate would likely drive them over the edge. "That does not concern you." I spoke unfaltering, trying not to be too rude about it. After a little more talking we went to get changed and Pansy kept up her guessing of who my mate was, slowly but surely rambling off every student in Hogwarts till the last three were left.

"But that only leaves the Golden Trio." She whisper/yells as we passed their compartment. "Is it Mudblood?" She asked as we sat down with the others.

I snorted, "No."

"Potter?" She asked and I stayed silent, unable to deny her without lying but not wanting to say the truth yet.

"So your mate is a boy?" Goyle asked.

"Yeah, so what? It doesn't matter." I said, and shot him a look as we arrived at Hogwarts. I stepped off the train and without waiting for the others I hopped into a carriage. I noticed from my peripheral line of sight that the Golden Trio were currently loading into another carriage with Ginny, who then instantly started flirting with Harry. I don't know how but I could tell he didn't like it. I still wanted to kill her though.

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When I strode into the Great Hall I couldn't hear a word of what Dumbdork was saying. All I could do was stare at Harry, Which was starting to get creepy. Especially considering the fact that I think he caught me a few times. Afterwards I went to Severus wanting to speak about my current predicament . "Hey godfather. I uumm.... I found my mate." I said mustering up any confidence that I could find in my entire being.

"Really? That didn't take long at all. Who is it?" He questioned, his attention turning to me, genuinely curious.

"Harry Potter. I have absolutely no idea what to do." I rushed out, unable to control the sudden feeling of panic sink in, showing also through my voice and undoubtably my facial expression.

He looked at me with a 'really?' look. "Simple. Talk to him and apologize for your actions towards him." He smirked before turning back to what he was doing at his desk.

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Harry's P.O.V

I was sitting in the common room with Ron. "I swear something is off with Malfoy." I started

"Yah, he kept looking at you like you are the love of his life." Ron said.

"I think Harry liked it." Fred smirked sitting down on one side of me.

George sat on the other side. "Yeah. I think I saw you blush a little." George said with an identical smirk.

Of course, this was normal for me with the Gryffindors since I told them I was gay. Every time a boy looked at me for too long they started teasing. Though Ginny wouldn't give up. She was even coming over right then.

Ginny sat next to me and clung onto my arm. "You don't like him do you?" Her voices had obvious disgust and arrogance.

"It doesn't matter." I stated abruptly, and pried her off of me. Suddenly we heard a scratching sound at the portrait of the Fat Lady. Ron sighed and got up, heading to the portrait hole. We all turned our heads so we could see what was going on.

"Oi! Stupid Dog!"Ron yelled as a blond wolf came running over to us.
The wolf growled at Ginny who backed away and looked at me. The wolf sat down, and a minute later Draco was sitting there, crouched down.

"Hello Harry." He said uncertainty in his voice.

"What are you doing here?" I asked a little harsher than I meant to.

An Un-Malfoy like sound came from him, "Well, I am a werewolf and you are my mate. Do you accept me as your mate?" He rushed out, looking down.

"Why would he? You're a filthy mutt." Ginny scoffed and looked at him as if he was gum on the bottom of her shoes. Malfoy immediately got up and growled.

"Ginny. If Harry does not accept Malfoy as his mate, then Malfoy will die." Hermione said.

Draco looked shocked and turned to Hermione. "Wow. Smarty pants really does know her stuff. " Draco joked, trying to make light of the situation. 

I had stood up at this point and was just rooted to the floor speechless.
"....I..I accept." I breath out, some of the anxiety had left me as I finally got that out. Finally! I have had a crush on him since second year. Thank Merlin.

He sent an astonished gaze my way. "If you don't want to, you don't have to Harry." Draco said shaking his head.

"I want to accept." I stated confidently. It was silent for a few moments before Hermione squeaked, clapping her hands excitedly, and soon everyone but Ginny had snapped out of their shock and joined in and a few loud whistles could be heard.

Draco smiled and then looked at Ron. "Oh, by the way. Call me dog again and I will hurt you." He growled threateningly.

"Okay. I won't. Ferret." Ron smirked, mischief sparkled in his eyes.

"I'll see you tomorrow Harry. Thank you for accepting me." Malfoy..Draco?said gratefully , looking at me and smiling.

"You're welcome..." I trailed off unsure what to call him. He kissed my cheek and left me there blushing and staring at my feet, embarrassed .

"Tomorrow we should start looking up stuff on werewolves. Especially the type that Draco is because werewolves are normally not able to change at will." Hermione said.

"Why do you have to make having a werewolf boyfriend boring?" I asked, laughing lightly.

"This is important Harry. You should really start learning things before doing anything with Malfoy. You kind of had to accept, but still." She scolded and everyone agreed with her.

"Okay. I guess. But couldn't he study with us?" I questioned laying back on the couch, my knees and down were dangling off the side and my head looking up.

"Harry what about me?" Ginny desperately whined.

"What about you?" I asked rolling my eyes and turning my head to look at her.

"You accepted that mutt. You are supposed to love me." She banshee screeched. I looked at Ron. Who immediately turned and walked out, and just like everyone else, went to bed. Wow thanks man.

"Ginny. I am sorry but you are like a sister to me. Please just leave me alone. Plus I don't like girls that way and I have liked him for awhile! And he's my mate!" I said, kinda fed up with her attitude.

"Fine you queer." She scoffed, disgusted, and stomped back to her dorm.

I finally left the common room and headed to my shared dorm. "How is Ginny?" Ron asked.

"Mad and upset. You are not mad at me for accepting..him...right? oh and thanks for leaving me back there," I asked him, looking at him accusingly near the end.

He held his hands up giving me the universal sign of peace. "No mate....I can still call you that, right?" He asked glancing at me and laughed.

"Not around Draco. He might get possessive and kill you." I snorted before laughter made its way out.

Once we had calmed down he laid back down on his bed "Okay, g' night Mate." Ron stifled his laughter and went to sleep.

"Night Ron." I let out once short laugh and soon joined him in the realm of dreams.

A/N
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E/N :
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-Brenna (A_Million_True_Pairs )