"I see. Are you sure that girl... Hermione... would want to see me? I was there... watching it all. I will apologize to her... of course."
Draco felt relief. It had always been hard to talk about what their true feelings were during the war. He didn't know who to trust and what wouldn't be seen or heard. "I think she'll be alright. She's been really kind to me. Some part of me worried that Hermione and Ron only accept me out of pity or loyalty to Harry, but they are very compassionate and loving friends to me as well as Harry. Their kids are so cute, too."
"They sound amazing, dear, but go on, now. I'm still a portrait... You are meant to live your life, and I'm sure that your partner wants you by his side."
"I don't want you to go... still... though. I hope you can mend things with Aunt Andy. She accepted me," Draco said and looked at the watch that she had entrusted to him, on the same arm that bore his faded Mark.
"I hope so, too. We have time, Draco, and thank you... for bringing me into your life again."
Draco nodded and headed into the kitchen, where Harry was conjuring firefly light of different colors to float on the ceiling.
"Nice, Potter. Now make twenty more," Blaise ordered, as he was plating hors d'oeuvres. 
"Please, Harry, and thank you," Neville added, smacking Blaise on the arm as Harry chuckled.
Blaise rolled his eyes. "Sorry... please... we-we have never have... a... umm... party before."
"Stressed out?" Harry laughed, as he was usually the one who was stressed out. Draco didn't seem to notice any signs of anxiety yet. He was getting more comfortable. This was a safe space for him.
"Indeed," Blaise said, Summoning crystal glasses from somewhere for the bar.
Draco humphed. "I thought you had everything handled this morning?"
"Well, Harry thought we needed more decorations," Blaise scoffed.
"I only pointed out...."
Draco took his hand. "Easy, Harry. We still have a few hours, okay? What can I do?"
Harry tasked him with setting up the buffet table while he cast Status Spell on various foods that Blaise and he prepared. Neville was conjuring streamers in the public rooms of red, green, blue, and yellow. Draco also organized the drink bar, and made sure that there were plenty of butterbeer chilled. Then he checked that all the public spaces were open, lit and looked proper. He had done that enough during his childhood. His mother offered a few pointers and spells for decorating, while Harry and Neville worked on the music selection.
"George is bringing some fireworks," Harry announced, after accepting a post from an eagle owl.
"I hope he's setting them off outside!" Blaise joked, as he sliced the ham.
"I hope, too!" Harry laughed, and then conjured up some decorations out on the patio, too. He even created and maintained a Warming Charm to encompass the whole area for when they lit the fireworks.
Ron and Hermione came first. Thankfully, Bill and Fleur were having a kids' party for Victoire, Rose, Hugo and a few of their friends. They hugged everyone and exchanged their happy New Year's wishes. Theo and Astoria were next. She announced that she was pregnant and invited everyone there for a party in a few weeks. Her sister and her boyfriend flooed in as well. Draco enjoyed finally speaking to Daphne again after all these years. She was dating his former teammate, Adrian Pucey, who looked a bit nervous in present company. Draco wished them the best. 
Guests started arriving faster than Draco could keep count, and there were more people than Draco expected. Most were Neville and Harry's friends. George, Lisa, Ginny and Angelina arrived together. Neville thanked George for bringing the fireworks, which he went to set up. Draco thanked Ginny and Angelina for the use of the stadium and the Firebolts. They were happy that he enjoyed his time with Harry so much. He really couldn't thank them enough.