The Vestigials

Epilogue

Weeks later, Draco is lying in bed. The day has been another long one, what with him settling his accounts and finances. Being absent and declared dead is more difficult to resolve than he would have ever imagined. It took him almost a week to get access to his vault in Gringotts and another get rid of the paperwork of death.

The frenzy that had erupted after the story of what happen to him and the others at the hand of Fletchley created a firestorm in the Wizarding World. The Daily Prophet had a field day. The entire charade was coined "The Vestigial Project" by the clever minds of the Prophet. The whole idea of digging into the ancient genes of pureblood wizards became a huge philosophical and moral debate. All of which Draco made sure to stay out of.

For once in his life, Draco can say that he is content with his life. The decision to live with Harry hadn't really been all that hard to make. He really didn't have many options. Of course, there is his home at the Manor with his mother. But for reasons he didn't need to explain to Harry, he didn't want to go back there. He had visited his mother and they still have a lot of catching up to do, but for now, he is happier being as far away as possible.

He feels the bed dip as Harry slides in behind him. He smiles as Harry presses a kiss to his temple.

"You're still not asleep. You don't have to wait up for me, you know."

Draco turns so he is facing him. He says this every time he comes home late from St. Mungo's, but Draco doesn't stay awake because he is worried. He simply wants to see him.

"I know, but how else am I going to get my goodnight kiss?" he asks before doing just that. Harry laughs.

"Before this, I never pegged you to be a softie. It's cute."

Draco punches him playfully, "Oh, I'll show you cute." He moves to pin Harry down and ravishes his mouth with well-placed lips and tongue. It is not long before Draco is sinking down onto Harry and they are moving frantically against each other. Draco is fucked hard and fast and is coming all too soon. He falls heavily on Harry's chest, unable to move, and Harry holds him tight.

"Merlin, I'll never get tired of this." Harry says as he rubs his back.

Draco's chest tightens, "I certainly hope not." He knows it's silly, but he can never shake the feeling that Harry might one day cast him out. It's not like Draco is not doing things for himself. He is starting to get his career together. He has always wanted to be a potions master, following in the footsteps of his mentor, Severus Snape. When he first told Harry the reason why he wanted his own apothecary, he thought he would be laughed at. But that was far from the truth. Harry was supportive from the start and even started looking for a place where he could open up on Diagon Alley. Despite all this, he is still unsure.

"Draco, I will never get tired of you. You have brought so much in to my life and you have given me something I thought I would never have."

Draco looks up at him. "What?"

"You make me happy. I know it's crazy to even think, but I haven't been happy with anyone before. Ginny and I never worked out and I thought there was something wrong with me. But you have shown me that I just had to wait a little longer. Draco, I want you to be happy and not worry about anything else, especially not me."

He remains silent. Harry's reassurance comforts him and he realizes that he is being paranoid. It will just take him a while to get used to the fact that someone actually wants him. But he is sure that Harry will be patient with him as he figures things out.

"Harry, I am happy. I'm the happiest I've been in a long time."

Harry smiles, relieved to hear it. "Good. Now let's work on you staying that way."

They settle down for the night, with Draco still glowing in the aftermath of their lovemaking. He will have to live day by day, and this time he is not alone.

A/N – Sadly, this is the end of The Vestigials. Thank you all again for reading! All of the feedback I've gotten has been wonderful. If you like it, please fave! There will definitely be more stories to come. :-D