[HP] Dearest Enemy

With the efforts of Harry and Dumbledore, they finally persuaded the stubborn therapist to agree to let Harry be discharged from the hospital a week before the start of school.Harry finally breathed a sigh of relief.

They hid the truth about the mark on Harry's back from the therapist, and only told the part that Dumbledore told Harry.The therapist shook his head and reminded Harry three times almost every day not to bother with his research again.

Alex asked Dumbledore for all the reasoning and materials about the curse.He couldn't watch Harry being chased by death like this, he wanted to find a way to break the curse.He kept Harry out of the way, and Harry regrettably failed to convince his buddy.Alex agreed with Dumbledore: Harry must recuperate as much as possible before school starts, so that he can focus on the new term that is about to start.

"How do you arrange classes for the next semester?" Alex asked while drinking afternoon tea. "If you follow your previous teaching method, I'm afraid you won't be able to survive the first class."

"I'm going to get Tom to help me," said Harry. "You know what he's capable of."

"But isn't he the newly appointed president of the student union?" Alex looked at his friend, "The seventh grade still has to take the NEWTS exam, and he still has classes to attend."

"Dumbledore has already agreed, and he promised to help me convince the school board that this proposal will be passed at the staff meeting." Harry said flatly, "Principal Dippet will not object to Tom helping me guide other students as a teaching assistant." graders, so my load will be much lighter. Tom doesn't have to attend every class, he can arrange his own schedule according to his own time."

"I really don't know why you insist on leaving Hogwarts with Tom." Alex stroked his still arrogant black hair, "And this time, why didn't you tell him?"

"Think about it, Aaron." Harry chuckled dryly. "Tom would be furious if he knew what I'd done."

"If he knows that you deliberately didn't tell him, he will probably be more angry." Alex shook his head.

"Maybe." Harry stroked the rim of the porcelain teacup, looked up after a while, "Aaron, I lied to you about something last semester. You questioned what happened between me and Tom, that I didn't tell you that time."

Alex turned to look at his friend: "I don't force you to tell me, but I'm really curious."

"Actually, I didn't know how to deal with it. I kept avoiding him." Harry let go of his glass and frowned slightly. "At Christmas, Tom said something to me that shocked me. He said He...he loves me and wants me to treat him like a lover."

it is as expected.Alex felt that his mood suddenly became gloomy, but he still put on a surprised expression: "And you refused?"

Harry nodded, looking distressed and guilty: "I didn't know how to respond to him. Tom wanted me to give him a chance, and he begged me twice, but I refused. I made him sad. Later Tom said he wanted to Moved out and I told him without a second thought that I was staying at school for the holidays. Tom didn't want to see me and I didn't know what to do."

"It's not your fault, dear Harry." Alex said, "you are really popular at Hogwarts, and there are many students who have a crush on you. You probably don't remember, this year Valentine's Day you received a total of--"

"Aaron." Harry looked at his friend helplessly, "Don't do this."

Alex smiled mischievously: "Okay, then I'll ask you a question."

"Ask." Harry leaned back.

"Do you love Tom?"

"He's my godson, and of course I love him."

"What if he isn't?"

Harry gaped, not knowing how to answer.If Tom wasn't his godson, then he could only be Voldemort.Harry couldn't imagine telling the snake-faced guy that he loved him like his own son.

"Okay, let me change the question." Alex said, "If the person who confesses to you is another male." He pointed to his chest, "For example, if that person is me, would you feel disgusted or disgusted?" ?”

Harry looked at him in surprise, he hadn't expected Alex to ask such a question.Yet Alex didn't look like he was joking.

"I...should also refuse." Harry replied honestly after thinking for a while, "I never thought about dating the same sex."

"So do you have an aversion to homosexuality? Do you find it disgusting, disgusting?"

Harry looked at his friend, but didn't answer.He didn't know how to answer this question.Harry knew that there were several gay couples among the students. He even saw Billy Weasley kissing Celtic in the corridor at the back of the classroom, but he didn't stop or disturb them. He also heard the rumors about Tom and Alfred .Thinking back on that night when Tom kissed him and told him that he loved him, Harry was just shocked and surprised, and in retrospect he didn't think he hated that kiss at the time.In fact, it was the same when he was kissed by Alex at the World Cup last year, but Harry thought it was just his friend who was too happy, and didn't feel disgusted or disgusted.

"I don't know," said Harry, confused. "I've never thought about it, but it does sound a little weird."

Alex rubbed his forehead: "Harry, have you ever been in love?"

"Of course," Harry replied, "I used to have two girlfriends, but I never saw them again."

"You must not be a good lover, my friend." Alex said with a chuckle. "I think those girls must be very disappointed in you."

Harry smiled. "Maybe you're right. But I broke up with Ginny for other reasons."

"Oh?" Alex looked at him with interest, "Ginny?"

"She was my girlfriend when I was a student." Harry explained, "a grade below me, she is my good friend's sister. I have lived in his house for a period of time every summer since I was in first grade. They are like my friends." loved ones."

"So you haven't dated anyone since this girl?" Alex asked curiously.

"It's a pity that I didn't have many opportunities. Later, I got used to living with Tom, so I didn't have such thoughts." Harry spread his hands, "For some reason, I had to baptize Tom and raise him. No There are girls who like to live with a guy who travels around with kids."

"Didn't you raise him voluntarily?" Alex was surprised, he didn't expect to dig out Harry and Tom's past at this time.

Harry shook his head: "I really didn't want to at that time. I knew his mother, she was the only one at the time, and I helped her when he was pregnant with Tom. But because of despair and long-term malnutrition, she gave birth to Tom. Died in childbirth. Tom's father never knew he had a son, he was a Muggle."

"God, Tom is actually a half-breed!" Alex opened his eyes wide in surprise.

"Surprised, isn't it?" said Harry. "Tom was named after his mother, and he took his father's looks exactly. My mother was also Muggle-born, and she was the only witch in her family."

"Merlin's beard, this is really surprising." Alex said exaggeratedly, "I thought you were all pure blood."

Harry smiled. He understood why Alex, who came from a pure-blood family, would think so.

"Then you have to reconcile with Tom." Alex took a sip from his teacup, "If he doesn't agree to be your assistant, you have to convince him yourself."

"I hope you can support me." Harry smiled wryly. "To be honest, I already had a premonition of how angry he would be."

Alex was taken aback for a moment, then said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Harry, I'm afraid I can't support you anymore."

Harry looked at him in surprise.

"I need to leave my job for a while. The next semester's Protection of Magical Creatures class has a new professor. You will see her at the faculty meeting before the start of the semester. I have completed all the procedures that need to be handed over last week."

"You haven't said that before." Harry frowned. "Why?"

"Dumbledore decided not to sit idly by Grindelwald's actions." Alex said, "I have to leave England for a while. By the way, I can also find the curse where you are, by the way. In this case, we may not be able to find a way to solve it.”

Harry felt like something was stuck in his throat, and suddenly a piece of his heart seemed to be missing.Alex was going to leave him, he was almost used to having him by his side day and night, and what he was about to do was so dangerous.

"Sorry, Harry." Alex said with some guilt, "I didn't follow your advice. I need to do more for Dumbledore."

"No, Aaron." Harry said hastily, "You have nothing to apologize for. You have done a lot for me, and I should thank you very much."

Alex smiled: "When I come back, I will ask you for an extra dinner."

Harry laughed too, and asked, "When are you leaving?"

"The day before you leave the hospital," Alex said, "that's two days later, and I'll wait for you to fall asleep before leaving."

"If it wasn't for Mr. Brian's permission, I would really like to open a bottle of wine for you." Harry said regretfully, "When will you be back?"

Alex shook his head. "This time is different. I have to stay there until everything is sorted out. I will contact you."

Harry nodded.Although he is very sad, he can't stop Alex from doing what he wants to do.He was his friend, he was doing the right thing, and Harry had an obligation to support him.

Everything has been prepared, and Harry will be discharged from the hospital tomorrow afternoon, but Alex must take advantage of the night to cross the English Channel to France, and then enter Germany from the border.He stayed with Harry all night, and it wasn't until his breathing became calm and regular that Alex got up from his chair and walked quietly to Harry's bedside.

He likes to see Harry sleeping soundly, and he likes to see his peaceful sleeping face. At this time, Harry looks very gentle and peaceful.Harry's body has been much better, and he looks like an ordinary person.But every time he saw that face, Alex still couldn't help but feel the pain in his heart as if being pinched by a hand.

"Harry."

The gray-eyed man called Harry's name in a low voice.But the one called fell asleep and heard nothing.

"Harry, you probably don't know how much I don't want to leave you." Alex whispered, his voice was as soft as a whisper, "I've always known what kind of love Tom has for you, Knew it before he knew it, but you didn't know it all the time. You're too slow, but I don't want to complain about it. Honestly, I'm jealous of Tom, he can tell you he loves you, even if it is You don't want to accommodate him, as long as you reach out to him, you can get along like family. But I can't. I know you trust me, you see me as your best friend, and I can't live up to your trust. "

Alex gently brushed away the broken hair that blocked Harry's eyes, and sighed slightly: "You have many secrets, I never ask more, but you don't know how much I want to know the complete you, eager to know What kind of life did you live before you met me. You never knew you were attractive, you probably never thought about what a wonderful person you are, worthy of being loved, worth everything for you. "Alex paused, "I am willing to give everything for you, dear Harry, I can give you my life and my heart without reservation. If I do this, you will be like Refuse me the way Tom rejects me, and then hide from me and leave me, Harry?"

The person on the bed was still sound asleep and did not answer his whispers.

Alex looked at him for a long time, as if trying to engrave everything about Harry in his eyes.Finally he bent down and pressed his lips lightly to Harry's.Alex didn't disturb Harry, the caretaker during this time let him know how bad his sleep was, and it was the only time he could get a good rest.

"I won't let you die, Harry. I will find a way to break the curse, so you must be alive until I come back." Alex's voice was a little dry, "I should go. The next time I see you, you'll be better than now. Goodbye."

Alex straightened up, opened the door quickly and walked out with a very soft voice, and closed the door softly.The door cut off all sound, and Harry opened his eyes in the darkness, quietly looking at the candles and the ceiling suspended above his head.Harry heard all Alex said, but he dared not and could not answer him.His warmth remained on his lips, and his breath was still around him, but that person had already left.He chose to express his heart to himself at this time, hoping to let him know, but he couldn't let him know.

A moment later, the man with green eyes covered his eyes with his hands.

"Alex……"