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****** Thin Red Line ******
by Paige Black [archived by HPFandom_archivist]
Summary
     Love and Hate. Black and White. Wrong and Right. GOOD and Evil. The
     line is thin and easily crossed. When everyhing in this life suddenly
     changes and another big bad comes to light; the Thin Red Line is the
     only center point. Ignores HBP
Notes
     Note from SeparatriX, the archivist: this story was originally
     archived at HP_Fandom, which was closed for health and financial
     reasons. To preserve the archive, I began manually importing its
     works to the AO3 as an Open Doors-approved project in August 2016. I
     e-mailed all creators about the move and posted announcements, but
     may not have reached everyone. If you are (or know) this creator,
     please contact me using the e-mail address on HP_Fandom_collection
     profile.
***** One *****
Thin Red Line
Paige Black
Chapter One
 
The end of fifth year wasn’t something that Harry really wanted to remember. It
also wasn’t something that he could run from. The nightmares alone were enough
to drive him insane, not to mention the guilt. The guilt of leading his closest
friends into a trap and getting them seriously hurt. The guilt of raising an
alarm and having his godfather be apart of the rescue team. And the guilt of
getting the man killed because he had been stupid.
He hadn’t slept in the 2 weeks he had been back at the Dursley’s. His aunt and
uncle left him well enough alone, they let him drowned in the guilt. It was
almost like it would kill them to show a bit of compassion, and who knew, maybe
it would. But by this point in his life Harry expected nothing less.
But Dudley had looked in on him several times a day, why Harry had no earthly
idea. In some ways he was thankful that someone seemed to care, even if it was
Dudley, yet in others ways it confused the hell out of him. He had actually
been woken up by the boy when he had managed to sleep and found himself trapped
in a nightmare. That within itself was something that Harry was thankful for
even if it did confuse him. The boy had even forced him to eat.
Now it was just before midnight, June 15th 2005. Harry was trapped in a hellish
vision. Dudley, the elder Dursley’s and The Gang watched as the lighting blot
scar on Harry’s forehead bled freely as he screamed in pain.
There was nothing they could do but wait for Harry to be let go.
*******
Draco Malfoy was being delt the punishment for his father’s mistakes. He had
never been in so much pain. He simply wanted to die just so that it would end.
Curse after curse hit him and he refused to scream. He wasn’t going to give
this monster the satisfaction of hearing him cry out, he had to hold on to his
pride. His pride was all that he had left. His dignity had long since been
stolen from him.
He lie naked on the stone floor that may have been freezing if he hadn’t been
in so much pain. The Crutiauts was used sparingly, but in this case it wasn’t
something that Draco was thankful for. Slashing Hexes and Cutting Jinxes were
used in its place. He was bleeding from several gashes all over his body,
gashes that would scar even if healed at this point. He knew that they wouldn’t
be healed, he knew that he was going to die in the place of his father.
He had been there for several hours and as soon as he was shoved into the room
he knew the reason he was there and that it would be the last place he ever
saw. He hadn’t said a word as he was ordered to strip, hadn’t said a word as
the Bastard began his monolog. Merlin, the man was insane and loved to hear
himself speak. He was now painfully aware of all the man’s twisted plans and
who he was working with to achieve them. What he was told would shock the
Wizarding World at large. Who knew that The Dark Lord Voldemort had a master
that he answered to ? A master that no one would think to question.
The bastard was talking again and Draco was desperately trying to pay
attention. He wanted as much information as he could get in the off chance that
he made it out of this one alive, Merlin willing.
“ Just as weak as your father. What do you say we pay Potter a little visit. I
know where he is you know. The blood I took from him to return enables me to
get past the wards. The boy will die tonight, you will follow. Or maybe I’ll
keep you around as a toy. Yes. I’ll have you healed and then you will become my
toy. “
Draco’s stomach turned as he was hauled roughly to his feet. Merlin he hoped
that Potter was ready for this. Potter had to win. It was his only chance at
life. It was his only chance to unravel the conspiracy he had been told of.
*******
Harry sat bolt upright in his bed panting heavily as the vision let him go. The
time was now, this ended tonight no matter if he was ready for it or not. Then
he started to panic. This was the only family he had left. He couldn’t let them
die, he couldn’t watch them die. This was all that he had left.
“ Dud, he’s coming. Get into the cellar and stay there. Call Ms.Figg and tell
her that Voldemort is on his way here, now. D, this ends tonight and I’m not
ready. I can’t watch anymore. I said move ! “
The elder Dursley’s and The Gang moved quickly out of the room, but Dudley
stayed behind. He watched as Harry climbed numbly out of his bed and knelt in
front of his trunk. A long silver dagger was set onto the floor as Harry sat
back on his heels to collect himself.
“ H, “
“ Don’t, please. I am the only one who can kill him and I hope that my plan
will work. At this point I want to just die. I have nothing to live for, no one
to live for. He has taken it all away. I will be forced to watch if I lose as
he tortures and kills you. Just stay in the cellar. Promise me, “
The boys now stood face to face and Dudley could see the emotions in Harry’s
eyes. The boy was terrified, but not for himself. He was terrified for them,
all of them, the entire world. It hit Dudley then that this was a lot bigger
then he first thought, bigger then he could even fathom. The world rested on
Harry’s shoulders and he could only hold onto so much.
The battle for life was at the door and it rested in the hands of a teen.
Harrison James Potter was about to meet his destiny and save the world.
With all that finally very clear, Dudley did the only thing that he could think
of and pulled his cousin into their first hug. And Harry clung to him fiercely,
desperately trying to soak in as much comfort as he could. He hadn’t realized
how much he had needed human contact until Dudley had pulled him close. He
needed to win, to live, for no other reason then to live. To find who he was,
to love, to have the chance.
This was it, he thought as he pulled away from Dudley. This was what he had
been waiting for. Then the wards fell, Voldemort had arrived.
“ That would be my cue. Don’t come out until I send for you. I don’t want you
hurt. This is my fight. “
Dudley nodded and quickly followed Harry down the stairs. They parted in the
foyer and Harry waited until he heard the cellar door shut before he opened the
front door. There stood Voldemort just inside the garden wall, at his feet was
Draco Malfoy. It was sick how the sins of the father were always taken out on
the son. That was just another thing for him to think about, another thing for
him to put an end too.
Well, if this plan worked and he lived.
Walking out just past the stoop, Harry stopped and let his arms hang to his
sides. There wasn’t a whole lot of fight left in him. He didn’t want to fight
anymore. He was just tired and wanted to rest. He wanted to just end this so
that he could rest. He had plans to vanish, to simply drop out of existence. It
was the only way that he was going to find any peace.
“ So, any clever last words Riddle ? “ Harry asked softly
“ Have you ? “
“ No, I won’t need last words. This ends tonight and it ends with you. “
Voldemort had the gull to laugh. He through his head back and laughed at the
stars, his last laugh ironically. Harry took his chance and let the dagger drop
out of his sleeve. Taking aim quickly, he through it, praying that the mere
seconds he had was long enough. The dagger struck Voldemort in the heart,
struck home. The man’s head snapped up in shock.
“ What have you done ?! “ Voldemort hissed in pain
“ I have won. Just drop your wand, your magick isn’t going to respond.
Pointless to even try, I don’t lie. It’s a poison of my own making, one that I
made just for you. It’s called Devil’s Advocate. What you’re feeling Riddle as
the poison begins to take effect is this, it will start by turning your blood
to fire, making you fell like you’re burning alive. Then it will start to
consume your soul, then your magick. There is no way to stop it so stop
reaching for the bezor, it’s useless. Its fast acting too, in less then 5
minutes you will be dead. “
Voldemort fell to his knees and starred at the bane of his existence. He had
nothing to say, he knew that he had been out smarted. He had vastly
underestimated the boy and his life was forfeit. He should’ve thought before he
acted. He never though before he acted, a lesson he never learned. Far too late
now.
“ In retrospect I should thank you. You taught me that I can only rely on
myself. You taught me that there was a world outside me. I forgive you for your
past transgressions against me. I forgive you because I am the bigger man. Hell
is too good for you. The pain that you have caused is beyond punishment.
Anything to say ? “
“ Watch your back Potter, there are bigger evils at work that want you dead.
This was very Slytherin of you. “
“ I am his true heir, I would hope so. Thank you for the warning. Good bye Tom,
thank you for the lessons. “
With a dry shaky hiss of a laugh, Voldemort fell sideways and looked up at the
stars. It was then that Harry knelt down beside Draco to make sure that he was
still alive. His pulse was weak and he needed a lot of medical attention, but
he was alive. Just barely however.
“ The stars are so bright, I never paid attention to the stars. I will admit
this, I am not disappointed in how you won. I am in fact quite pleased that you
thought outside the box. You are a very worthy advisary. But it is not over, “
Before Harry could reply to what was said Voldemort drew his last breath. Round
One was over, now he had to fight to save Draco Malfoy’s life. The neibours
were gathering on the walk in front of the house watching. The must’ve felt the
wards fall and come out to investigate. What they had seen was far beyond
explanation and Harry was going to be in so much trouble when the Ministry
found out. This was a great mess this was.
“ Potter, do you need help ? “
It was Mrs.Anderson who just so happened to be a doctor and at this point the
only person that he had. With a jerky nod, Harry turned to look at the woman as
she pulled out her phone.
“ No cops, please. No hospital. This is far different. The things that you are
about to see are going to shock you, but I have no choice. I need Dudley and a
bed sheet. Malfoy if you die on me I will master necromancy just to bring your
ass back and kill you myself. And I promise you it will be slowly. “
Harry didn’t notice that Mrs.Anderson had complied with his requests and had
run home. He was too busy telling Draco off and levitating him to waist height.
He didn’t see Dudley and Petunia rush out to join him and he didn’t here the
gasps as he tossed up a light orb. He was totally focused on the damage he
could now see quite clearly.
“ Aunt Petunia, on my desk is a black medical bag, can you get it for me
please. I need Ms.Figg. “
“ I’m here. I put a call into Hogwarts and it wouldn’t connect. “
“ I know. He knew the wards fell; in the morning I need you to call Severus
Snape please. Malfoy, don’t you dare die on me. If you die who am I going to
best in everything ? Who am I going to fight with ? Who in the hell is going to
taught me and call me names ? We get into pretty good fist fights too. You
can’t leave me alone. Please, please don’t leave me. I can’t lose anyone else,
not even you. I need you, arrogant prick that you are. Don’t leave me Draco. “
Harry took a deep breath and tried to keep his emotions in check. As
Mrs.Anderson came back, he cast a monitoring charm to keep track of Draco’s
vitals.
“ He needs a hospital. “
“ Magick Mrs.Anderson, he’s from one of the oldest families in the Wizarding
World. Potter too is among those old families, but I was raised out here. He
wouldn’t understand if he woke up there. He’d panic and Draco Malfoy in a panic
is not pretty. So, this is what we are going to do because we have no choice.
Help has been denied, no one is coming. The bigger ones I can not heal, it
would drain me. I need you to do everything that you possibly can and I will
take on the smaller ones. I will even tell you what I’m doing. “
“ How do I read that thing there ? “
Harry explained as he started healing as many of the smaller gashes as he
could. They all worked well together, flawlessly. Harry cast charm after charm
after charm and allowed himself to hope as Draco’s blood pressure began to
return to normal and his heartbeat stronger. He was going to live, they’d saved
him. But his head began to swim, he was still using far too much magick for the
condition that his body was in. What he didn’t know was that Mrs.Anderson had
noticed and was trying to find the right way to address it. That never happened
because seconds after her thought registered Harry fell to the ground hard.
“ Ow. That sucked, I’m ok. No, I take that back, Healer’s Drain. “ He said
“ Mr.Potter – “
“ Harrison. “
“ Harrison, why didn’t you stop ? “ Mrs.Anderson asked
“ I can’t, I have a ‘Saving People Thing’. I have a hard time knowing when to
stop, knowing when to let others fight. It’s all I know, it’s who I was born to
be. “
Harry then went on to explain who he was in the Wizarding World. It was almost
like he needed his tormenters to know what it was that he had done and delt
with when he was away. He needed someone to understand that he was aware that
he was nothing more than a means to an end for most of the world that either
worshiped or shunned him. He needed them to know what he had just done had not
only saved his world, but theirs as well. He needed them to understand the
sacrifices that he had made in order to do what he had done. And it was done,
Voldemort’s body lay there as proof for them to see.
“ Why are you requesting Snape ? Why not Albus ? “ Figg asked
“ Where is the great Albus Dumbledore now ? Where was he when the wards fell ?
Where is the great leader of the light Auntie B ? “
Harry slowly stood as the crowd shifted nervously. Harrison James Potter had a
legendary temper, a temper that wasn’t seen very often. He was a quiet,
reserved person most times until he was pushed. Harry had been denied help and
he was pissed off. Pissed off that he was the only one present that understood.
To Albus Dumbledore, he was nothing. Worthless. Expendable.
“ Where was he for the last year when I needed him ?! I am nothing more then a
tool to that man ! He would’ve gladly sent me to my death as long as I won in
the process ! This is all that I know ! Fight, fight to win, win or die trying
! I even taught myself defense ! I taught others too ! No one has ever helped
me ! Not one bloody person, not where I needed it ! He used me ! I trusted him
! I needed his guidance ! Where is he now when it is all over and I so
desperately need him ?! I need someone here for me because I am not ok ! I need
someone, anyone who will just be there for me ! “
With his eyes screwed tightly shut, Harry tried to get his temper back under
control. He couldn’t manage it and was shaking with the effort. He couldn’t
breathe properly either. It was all crashing in on him and he was hopelessly
caught in the undertow.
Then a pair of strong arms pulled him into a tight hug. It was so unexpected
that Harry reacted as he realized who had him. He smelt Sandalwood and Vanilla
and knew that Severus Snape had come to save the day. It was then that Harry
melted into the man’s arms and clung desperately.
“ Let it go. Feel Harrison James before it consumes you. “
The voice that normally held so much venom calmed him enough for him to let his
guard down completely and to just feel. He fell apart completely, not realizing
how much he really needed it. There had been one thing after another since he
was 11 and he had never allowed himself to fell. He was hurt, angry and guilty.
He was tired and drained. He was hungry too, he hadn’t eaten that day. But
here, in Severus Snape’s arms he felt safe. Totally and completely safe. He
felt that this was the one person that anyone would have a very had time taking
away from him. He had spied trough 2 wars, was the head of Slytherin House,
taught potions to careless students and had survived a murder attempt at 16.
No, this man wouldn’t be taken easily.
Calming down some, Harry loosened his hold and it finally realized that he
wasn’t as short as he always felt. In fact, he came up to Severus’ shoulder and
the man was pretty tall.
“ Did you finally have a growth spurt ? Your nearly as tall as I am ? “
Harry laughed and pulled back.
“ I don’t know. I don’t pay attention. Mrs.Anderson, Severus Snape. You wanna
check him over ? “
“ Dear God, I thought he was dead ! “
Severus pulled back but took Harry’s hand so that he had to go with him. Harry
just stood there as the ‘adults’ talked over what had been done. The only time
he had been included at all was when he had to explain something that he had
done. It was then very apparent that the man was impressed with what Harry had
taught himself in his down time. That he did in fact have a brain and that it
did function. Harry just sneered at him.
When Harry pulled away, they all watched him. He had to get rid of the thing
laying in the front lawn. Using an empty potions vial, Harry made a port key
and removed the dagger from Voldemort’s heart. Devil’s Advocate was his and he
didn’t want it falling into the wrong hands. Placing the vial in Voldemort’s
cold hand, he sat back and watched it activate. He was grinning like the
Cheshire Cat, he had a point to make.
When he stood and turned to face Severus, Harry laughed out right.
“ You didn’t ! “ Severus exclaimed
“ What send Voldemort’s body to land in the center of Dumbledore’s desk ? Now,
Severus, why would I do that ? “ He replied innocently
That was all that it took for the normally stoic man to go into hysterics.
Harry laughed too, but it was because he was relieved that it was finally over,
at least this part. It was getting late, nearly 2 am and he felt like he could
sleep for years. It was time to head up to bed, time to find a place to put
Draco. There was no way in hell that he was going to relinquish the blonde. No,
he was getting the credit for this one, he wanted the credit.
Banishing the mess that they had made, Harry finally realized that Vernon was
sitting on the front stoop just starring at Draco. Harry’s life just smacked
him in the face and it didn’t look like he was handling it very well.
“ Uncle Vernon, alright ? “
“ I honestly don’t know. That was amazing, the healing. What did you do to the
dead guy ? “
“ Silver dagger, poison, straight to the heart. “
“ Which poison ? “ Severus asked
Harry smirked and winked at his uncle. Vernon said nothing.
“ See, this guy here uncle is the best potions master in the country. Over more
he thinks that I’m pants at potions because he’s taught me for 5 years. Well,
what he doesn’t know is that I am a lot better at potions then he will ever
know. I dumb it all up to stay under the radar. “
“ Which POISON Potter. “
“ Devil’s Advocate. “
Severus’ brow forwarded in concentration as Harry sat down beside his uncle,
dagger in hand. Vernon starred at it warily as Harry set it on the stoop beside
him. He noticed that the boy continued to smirk, self satisfied. Something
bigger was at play here and Vernon wanted to know what. Still he said nothing.
“ There is no such poison however.” Harry said to Vernon “ It is one that I
developed over the last year just for this, just for Voldemort. It didn’t just
kill him either. What the poison does is quite complex and very quick. It can
not be stopped. It boils the blood, burns the soul and consumes the magick.
Devil’s Advocate is mine, the silver dagger only enhanced it. That is how I won
the war.” Harry then turned to Severus “ Do not ask me for it Severus, I do not
want this falling into the wrong hands. It, along with this dagger, will be
locked in a high security vault at Gringott’s and will be forgotten. It has
done what it was intended to and is no longer needed. If it ever is, I’ll
consider it. Do not ask, the answer is no. “
“ Can I just – “
“ NO.”
“ You can’t do that. Not to a master, it’s just not fair. “
“ Severus, life never really is. I said no and it’s not a word that I use very
often. Respect that. “
Severus scowled and crossed his arms.
“ Alright. I am going to sit with you tonight and you will do as you are told.
“
Harry sneered again but didn’t say anything. He needed to be taken care of even
if it was just for a little while. Pulling himself to his feet, he let Severus
take over the charms and picked up the dagger. He was about dead on his feet
and there was a very good chance that he wouldn’t make it up to his room. But
he was going to give it a try, or was until Marcus Anderson stopped him.
“ Here, piggy back. The last thing we need is you falling down the stairs. “
Harry nodded slightly and handed the dagger to Dudley. He didn’t have to warn
the boy to be careful with it, everyone gave him a wide berth and he held it as
if it was glass. That was funny, but Harry didn’t comment. It was good to see
that they understood what the poison did. That they knew what Harry was capable
of.
When they walked into Harry’s room, Severus sneered. Yeah, he was getting a
very good look at what it was like to be The-Boy-Who-Lived. He had never been
so pissed off in his entire life.
“ No jokes Severus ? “ Harry quipped
The man shook his head slightly and started waving his wand about. It was
ironic that the charms and spells the man was tossing around where what he had
once called foolish. And Harry had to admit that he knew what he was good at it
to. The room tripled in size and the bed enlarged so it would fit both boy’s.
Now that wasn’t something that Harry was really looking forward to, but he was
too tired to complain.
Severus then turned to the wall closest to the door and began waving his wand
again. A fireplace, nothing fancy but it would provide the light that Severus
needed. The man then turned to the left hand wall and waved his wand around
again, this time a door appeared.
“ Put him down Mr.Anderson. Harrison, Put the dagger away and then go shower. I
am going to settle Mr.Malfoy as you do so. You and I have a few things to
discuses before I knock you out for the rest of the night and most of tomorrow
morning. Dr.Anderson, will you come check on Mr.Malfoy tomorrow ? “
“ I will, around 3 ok ? “
“ It is, thank you. Harrison, move it. “
Harry rolled his eyes and did as he was told. It was really time to stop and
think about what it all meant, what he had to face now. As he stood under the
spray he thought. Voldemort had warned him of a bigger evil, he had said that
they wanted him dead. Who was this evil and what had he done to make it to the
top of their hit list ? All of his life he had wanted nothing more then to fade
into the background and be no one, but even as a baby he had been special. It
seemed like it was just never going to fucking end.
As he dressed he thought the men in the next room. One owed him one hell of a
life debt and the other had saved his life more then once. Both were not what
Harry expected to need but he did. They treated him normally, like he was just
another kid. That was what he needed, it was what he needed to stay alive and
he wasn’t going to give that up.
That and he had long since realized that Draco Malfoy was the only one he would
ever love. That wasn’t a very comforting thought either, not when you were
Harry Potter.
With a sigh he opened the bathroom door and stepped back into the room. Severus
was sitting on at the foot of the bed opposite Draco, starring at the floor.
The covers had been turned back and he appeared to be waiting to talk to Harry.
He was going to be tucked into bed, quite literally. The only person who tucked
him in was Poppy and he always felt loved when she did. This was freaking him
out.
Dropping his dirty clothes in the hamper, Harry crossed the room and climbed
into bed. He sat cross legged, starring at the man waiting for him to speak. As
it turned out the longer he sat there, the longer the silence stretched. Harry
hated silence, it reminded him of death.
“ He sealed the castle so no one could aid you. I was in my lab when the mark
started to burn. It was dieing and I knew that you had done something I never
thought that you could. You won. “
Severus paused, but didn’t look up. Harry was more hurt by the words then he
thought possible. No one had faith in him, everyone thought that he was stupid
and that he had no clue how to win. It hurt that Severus hadn’t had faith in
him, not even a little.
“ I panicked. When the mark began to Burn I went to the door I used to get to
meetings and started begging the castle to let me out. I needed to assure
myself that you were ALIVE and that the Dark Lord was DEAD. I thought that he
would send someone. That he had someone here, he never did. When I showed up
you fell from Healer’s Drain. HEALER’S DRAIN. Then I decided that I needed to
just listen when you started to explain. You told things that I didn’t even
know, wouldn’t’ve thought of. Then you started to yell and I knew that you knew
you where truly on your own. I decided to step in. “
Severus then looked up, meeting Harry’s eyes. Severus was being totally honest
with him, holding nothing back. That Harry didn’t expect.
“ You saved my godson, I thought that he was already dead. I don’t know what it
is that you need – “
“ A constant. Someone I can talk to if I need to. Someone to keep me in line.
Someone who will care for me no matter my name, who I look like, or what I have
done. I want that from you because you’re the only one who gets it right. I
want to be treated like you’d treat a son, I’ve never been anyone’s son
however. I just need you to be there. And the way that I see it, you have got
to be one of the hardest people to kill. Wait, let me explain. You don’t rush
into battles to play hero. You have spied for 20 some years and was never
caught. You’re the head of Slytherin House and that is not easy. You know what
your doing and your good at it. “
“ Your terrified to attach yourself to someone because those that you do attach
yourself to end up dead ? “
“ Yes. Not only that but no one really knows that the Dursley’s hate me. I know
my parents loved me, I know that the Weasley’s love me, I know that Poppy and
Figg love me, but that is all that I have ever had. And I love them beyond
reason, but it’s not what I need. “
“ And your choosing me to be the parent that you need ? “
“ Yes Severus, I am. Because you are always there. You always kept me grounded.
It’s what I always needed. “
Severus just starred at the boy as he thought it over. The Savior of the
Wizarding World had just taken him as his father without a second thought. It
terrified him.
“ I don’t know how to do this father thing, I didn’t have a very good example.
So we’ll just learn as we go. Right now, you are going to bed. “
Harry sighed and pulled the blankets up. Laying back into the pillows, Harry
hadn’t expected Severus to move up to sit beside him and take his glasses from
his hand. This was a little odd.
“ Dreamless Sleep. “
Harry took the offered vial and downed it in one go before handing it back. He
really just wanted to sleep, feeling the effects of the potion quicker then he
wanted to.
“ What are you thinking Harrison ? “ Severus asked softly
“ If Draco is gay or not. This silly crush is getting on my nerves. “
“ You have a crush on Draco ? “
“ Yeah, I can’t seem to help it. Fucking prick that he is. “
Before Severus could reply, Harry drifted off to sleep. It was sometimes a good
thing to be godfather to one and constant for the other, this was going to be
fun to watch. A lot of fun.
*******
Albus had nearly wet himself when Voldemort’s body appeared on his desk. But he
was dead, good and dead. It had taken him a full 5 minutes to get over the
shock so that he could make the proper calls. He knew that if he left the boy
alone that everything would be just fine, although there hadn’t been any magick
detected on Privet Drive. There weren’t any hex marks on the body either.
The world would know in the morning that Harry had won. They would be put at
ease as the Death Eaters were gathered up and locked away. He would guide Harry
into the limelight and make all of his choices for him. The boy was to stupid
to think for himself, he wouldn’t argue.
It hadn’t gone as he had planned it, the war. It had all ended far too quickly,
far to quietly. But all good plans must be revised at some point. He had a lot
of work to do.
***** Two *****

Author's notes: Questions. Answers. Safety and Understanding
===============================================================================
Thin Red Line
 
Chapter Two
 
Harry woke the next day in stages. The first time he woke, he heard arguing in
the hall way. It sounded like Albus had come to visit and no one was very happy
the man was there. It sounded like Severus, Dudley and Vernon were giving him a
good piece of their minds, screaming it actually. Knowing that he would get his
chance later, Harry rolled over and went back to sleep. Severus would make the
man leave. But why was Vernon yelling ? He hated him.
The next time he woke, Severus was talking to Vernon and Petunia in the small
seating area he had set up. He was obviously trying to puzzle something out and
was looking for help. Yeah, Harry thought, the influx of positive emotion he’d
figure out too. Again, he fell back to sleep. He had faith in Severus after
all.
The third and final time he woke, Harry was curled into Draco’s side. He was
close enough to be touching the boy, but some how knew that he was hurt even in
his sleep and wasn’t. A hand was carding through his hair and there was
silence. He was comfortable and warm and the hand in his hair was brining more
comfort then he thought it would. It was something that he found that he liked
very much and shifted closer. Now touching the boy he secretly wanted, Harry
sighed. He was totally content and completely at ease.
That was new too. He really liked it.
“ I know that you’re awake Harrison, stop pretending. “
Harry sighed and went to move away, Draco stopped him.
“ You don’t have to move, I don’t mind. Severus went to the manor to get my
things and said that I would have to wake you up for lunch. Then I was told
that the muggle doctor that helped save me last night is coming to check on me.
“
“ Dr.Anderson was going to call the hospital, she didn’t understand why I
wouldn’t allow it. Well, not until I levitated you off the ground and tossed up
light orbs. She took it very well, so did the rest of the block. “ Harry said
softly “ I explained everything as we worked and none of them appeared to have
a problem with it. “
They then lapsed into a comfortable silence, neither wanting to break what ever
it was that they had going. But Harry knew that he had to move, as much as he
wanted to stay right where he was, he had to get up. Laying around all day
wasn’t an option.
“ I am going to go shower, then I’ll call Dobby for lunch. OK ? “
Draco laughed as Harry pulled away and climbed out of the bed. He knew what he
wanted and he also knew that it was going to be a challenge to get Harry to
trust him. He had wanted Harry before he knew what it was that he actually
wanted. Harry had been the object of his frustration, anger, hate and desperate
longing. He had this need to be near the boy, even it was just to get into a
fight. He needed Harry’s attention to stay sane.
Before Harry’s feet touched the floor, the bedroom door was thrown open and The
Gang walked in. Now, Draco had been introduced to them earlier but they
could’ve knocked. Dudley had Marcus by the arm and was pulling him forward. It
was something in the way that the boy was dragging his feet that told Draco
that he would rather be anywhere else, that he was being forced to be here.
The came to a stop infornt of Harry, Marcus going bright red. In his hands was
a small red duffle that was just about bursting. Clothes, Draco smirked, for
Harry.
“ My mum called me earlier and told me to pack up the clothes I didn’t wear
anymore and bring them to you. You’re about as tall as I am and Dudley said
just as thin so there shouldn’t be a problem. Oh, my favorite pair is in there,
mum made me give them up. She said that I need to wear the clothes I have
before I buy more. Armoni. “
Harry’s eyes went wide as Marcus started unpacking the bag and talking far too
fast. Designers, muggle designers. That wasn’t something that Harry really
wanted to touch, he was very hard on his clothes. But the boy was just doing
what he had been told and Harry really was greatful. He also knew that the
clothes he was being gifted with were very expensive.
“ You have been informed that I am very hard on my clothes right ? “
The Gang just starred at him. Ok, the stories last night hadn’t sunk in.
“ I am. Constantly running for my life. Death Eaters, Dragons, Dementors. Draco
Malfoy. Oh and I taught last year too. “
“ Harrison, “ Draco said slowly “ I have a lot to tell you. “
“ He blabs when he’s going to kill you. I know, Voldy answered to someone else.
You most likely have plans and details, the good stuff. Here, “
Harry handed Draco a blank notebook and a never out quill. The blonde looked up
at Harry as if he had lost his mind, he wanted him to write it down. Smirking,
Harry excepted the outfit that he was handed and walked off. Harry Potter was
an enigma, Draco thought as the bathroom door closed. When he looked back up at
The Gang, they were all grinning at him.
“ What ? “ He snapped
“ I have a feeling that I am out of my league on this one. “ Marcus laughed
“ I’ll say, maybe since H seems to have his eye in this one we’ll stop hearing
about him. One time last summer you saw him with his shirt off and we still
hear about it. I mean really. “ Piers laughed
“ Body of a Greek God, I’m sorry ! “
Draco’s eyes were wide as he listened to The Gang. Harry had his eye on him ?
How did he miss that ? He was the one that had woken up with Harry curled into
his side and he had taken it as seeking comfort. Maybe he was just needed to be
near Draco too but even that sounded stupid. This they were going to have to
sit down and talk about.
Listening to Marcus jabber on and on about Harry, Draco started to write down
what he had been told. There was just so much that his hand couldn’t keep up
with his brain and he was afraid that he was missing things. This was the next
big bad that Harry had to face and he was terrified that he would mess up by
forgetting. He wanted to be at Harry’s side through this, he didn’t want to
lose him. No, now that he had the chance he was going to do everything in his
power to protect him.
“ Holy Hell ! What do they teach at that school ? ! “
Draco’s head snapped up at Marcus’ comment and let his mouth hang open. There
stood Harry in the bathroom door way, leaning against the jamb. He was smirking
and had his arms crossed, topless, jeans slung low on his hips. It was then
that Draco knew that he had heard the Greek God comment and was milking it for
all that it was worth.
Vanity apparently wasn’t lost on Harry, you’d just never know it.
Yeah, Draco thought as he tried to breathe, Marcus had a point. From Quiddich,
Harry’s arms, shoulders, back, and chest were well toned. He wasn’t overly
muscled, just very well toned. He also had the abs that any boy would kill for.
And from what he had seen, Harry had strong legs too, the boy could really run.
Draco fell in lust, even as he fell in love.
“ You know, after school this I’m gunna have to work for and I’m not looking
forward to it. “ Harry laughed
“ What do you mean ‘Work For’ ? How do you do it then ? “ Piers snapped
“ Quiddich, I have a book that explains it. I play seeker, but I train in all
positions and I’m good. Then I circuit train with Ron, Mi, and Gin as apart of
the dueling that we practice. Very intense dueling practice. And I run a lot,
either for my life or because I’m late to class. Now, however I have to work
for it. “
“ Scars. Come here. “ Draco said softly
Harry reached into the bathroom and snagged his shirt off the vanity before
crossing the room. Draco reached out before he could sit down and was looking
at the small collection of scars that he had collected over the years.
“ This one. “
“ Voldy’s rebirth, silver dagger, Peter Pettigrew. “
“ This one. “
“ Basilisk fang, Chamber of Secrets, 2ed year, Phoenix tears. “
Draco’s head snapped up and he just starred. The inch and a half scar on
Harry’s left shoulder brought the monster back and the 2 inch in diameter
marked him where he saved a life.
“ This one, “ Harry said showing his left elbow “ is from flying keys first
year. This one here is from the Ministry, Prophecy ball shard. Because it’s on
my forearm, it bled like a bitch. Oh, “
Harry pulled his arm from Draco’s hands and turned. From Harry’s left shoulder
to his right hip was a long jagged scar, one that looked like it really hurt.
“ Horntail got me good, but I wanted to keep it and Poppy wouldn’t’ve allowed
it. I’ve gotten pretty good at blocking the pain, so I covered it with a
concealment charm and had Gin patch me up. I have one on my right thigh where
Ron hit me with a Slashing Hex, first time he cast it and he was pissed off
when he did. Um, oh ! I got Mi’s first Blasting Hex too, right hip. “
“ This one here ? “
There was a scrape like scar that ran from Harry’s right shoulder to the base
of his skull. That one worried him and he was starting to think that he didn’t
want to know where it came from.
“ Gin and I were dueling, working a mock up of the Atrium at the Ministry. I
was hit with a Jelly Legs and landed on the edge of the fountain. I hit my head
pretty hard too. The lecture I got made me wish I had gotten a concussion. Gin
ranted for a good hour. “
Harry sighed and turned back to face Draco. There was a look on the blonde’s
face that worried Harry a bit. He had kept his scars to mark accomplishments,
his own and others. To him it was all that he had, the memories behind the
scars that he wanted to always remember. Draco’s were a punishment, something
to be ashamed of.
“ Dray, what’s wrong ? “
“ You’re proud of them. The scars and where they came from. I can’t be proud of
mine, not how I got them. I was nearly killed because you put my father in
prison, because he failed. “
Harry took Draco’s face between his hands and made the blonde look at him. This
was going to be a touchy subject no matter what or how it was delt with.
“ You are alive. You survived. You are going to help me with this next part.
You are going to stand tall and fight this at my side. Take pride in knowing
that you’re needed, that you were strong enough to stay alive. I know what he
was capable of, being alive is one hell of an accomplishment. “
Draco nodded and was disappointed when Harry let him go. Then he put his shirt
on.
“ Marcus are you trying to kill me ?! “ He exclaimed
Harry laughed and stood smoothly. He was playing with them again and Draco was
really starting to hate it. Marcus had picked out the Armoni jeans and a plain
black tee shirt, both were tight and fit beautifully. Draco had to give the
muggle credit, he knew how to dress and as a result Harry looked great.
“ Damn Potter, I am in a state of shock and totally speechless. I knew, but I
didn’t know. “ Draco breathed
“ What ? “ Marcus sweeked
“ Fights. A lot of fights. “
Harry laughed again and dropped his pajamas in the hamper. The boy was cleaning
up after himself, Draco had never seen anything like it. It appeared that even
with Harry’s advanced skill in magick, he did things the muggle way. He did
things the hard way. Draco was going to have a very hard time figuring him out,
if he ever did.
“ Alright you lot, out. We have plots to write and things to talk about. Get
out, go on now. “ Harry ordered
The command was spoken softly, but very firmly and was followed without
question. A natural leader, another to add to the list of things that made up
Harry Potter. Draco watched as a house elf was called, spoke to like he was a
great friend and hugged fiercely. That was something that it was going to take
a while to truly understand and hopefully, with the right questions, Harry
would help.
They settled on the bed, serving trays in front of them, eating in silence.
They had roast beef and mashed potatoes, with green beans and iced tea. Draco
hadn’t thought to ask what they would be having but he was pleased with what
they had gotten. Whoever the elf was, it was very clear that he took very good
care of Harry.
Then he noticed that Harry actually had table manners, great table manners. He
would be just fine and the dinners that he would have no choice but to
attended. The Galas that he would be paraded around at, the parties. And Draco
knew that Harry would hate every minute of it. So would Draco if he ever got
the balls to make a move now that he knew he could.
When the lunch trays vanished, Harry helped him lay back down. He was in more
pain then he let on but didn’t want to sound like a ninny, not in front of
Harry. But Harry didn’t move away, but sat close enough so that if Draco wanted
to touch him, he could. It was starting to frustrate him that he was going to
have to make the first official move. Sure Harry’s signals were so subtle that
he was having a hard time seeing them, but they were still there.
“ You are frustrating me. What is it that you want because I don’t know ? Spell
it out for me. “ Draco finally snapped
“ Just you. “
That was all that it took, all he had to do was ask ? This entire thing was
giving him a headache.
“ Stop smirking at me. Harrison, we’ll have to do this slowly. We have spent
that last 5 years insulting each other, which is not something that we can push
aside. Gods, can you do some – “
“ I can. Let’s sit you back up and get your shirt off. When I finish, I want
you to take a nap. We have most of the summer to deal with the next big bad. I
just want you to heal. “
“ I want you to get a life. “
Harry was smirking again as he helped Draco sit up and take off his shirt.
There were 7 gashes left all together, 3 on his front and 4 on his back. Harry
knew that this was going to take a lot out of both of them and prayed that
Severus didn’t blow a gasket when he got back.
Laying the blonde down again, Harry set to work. The healing hurt this time and
Draco couldn’t help but make noises as the muscles were knitted back together.
He knew that it had to be done this way, that it would in fact minimize
scaring. He knew that Harry was trying to take away his shame, trying to save
his pride. Even as he began to cry from the pain he was greatful.
When Harry finished with his chest and abdomen, he leaned forward to whisper
apologies in Draco’s ear. It was a comfort that he knew it was costing Draco
his pride to actually cry and that he would reassure him. It was something that
was totally unexpected and totally welcome.
“ I need you to turn over for me. I’m nearly done. “
Draco nodded as Harry pulled back and helped him turn over. Harry actually
placed his hands at his sides, placing the blanket in them. When the healing
began again, Draco buried his face in the pillow and just screamed. They didn’t
hear the door open and didn’t know how odd they looked. Draco laying on his
stomach with hands full of blankets screaming with Harry strattling his bottom
healing him.
Severus just stood there and watched, not really sure what to do. Harry was
using the same spell that he had used the night before, a very advanced spell
that Poppy even had a hard time with. Then Harry finished and leaned forward to
comfort Draco it appeared. But the startling thing was that Draco reciprocated,
reaching up and taking Harry’s hand. At this, Severus decided that they were
just fine and left the room, closing the door silently.
“ Come, take a nap. When you wake up you can have a shower and see the doctor.
By then Severus should be back. Come here. “
Harry lay down beside Draco and pulled him into his arms, he didn’t protest.
With his head pillowed on Harry’s chest, ear over his heart, Draco closed his
eyes. He was greatful that the pain was now over and hoped never to feel it
again. Thankful that he had Harry.
Snuggling closer as the pain vanished completely, Draco sighed. This he wanted
this he had dreamed of and now he had it. They would make this work, Draco
thought as Harry held him close. This was the rest of his life.
***** Two hours later Draco woke in the same place he fell asleep and grinned.
He was happy, really happy for the first time he could remember. Then he
realized that Harry was awake and looked up at him.
“ Hi. “
Harry laughed rolling his eyes.
“ Hi. Sleep well ? “
“ I did. Is Severus back yet ? “
“ He is. He said to get you in the shower and dressed before 3. Your trunk is
at the foot of the bed. “
“ Did you sleep at all ? “
“ No, I can go weeks without sleep. Come on, get moving. The Gang wants to go
out, I’m not sure I want to. “
Draco climbed out of the bed and knelt beside his trunk. He could smell Harry
on him, where they had touched. He could still feel his touch, the warmth from
his body. He could still remember the words used to comfort him, the feel of
Harry’s lips on his skin. But now that he was out of Harry’s arms, he found
himself needing to be back in them. Craving it, actually. It wasn’t something
that he expected and wasn’t sure he was comfortable with.
After he collected his clothes and toiletries, Draco stood and starred at the
boy who now sat at the foot of the bed. This was his first real relationship
and the last, Harry’s too. Mistakes would be made, there would be fights, make
ups and break ups, all of the stuff that was totally normal. And it really
scared the hell out of him.
“ Will you get coffee ? We need to talk when I’m done. We need to sit down and
just talk. “ He said calmly
“ I can and that sounds like a fantastic idea. On one condition however. “
“ And that would be ? “
“ You let me hold you. I like the way you feel. “
“ I have no problem with that. Excuse me. “
Harry watched as Draco closed himself in the bathroom wondering when he was
going to wake up. He felt like he was living in a dream, all he ever wanted was
in his hands and he was having a very hard time believing it. He had to get out
of the room for a while, just until Draco was finished with his shower.
So, after calling Dobby for coffee, Harry headed down stairs into the kitchen.
He needed someone to pinch him, hard. When he walked into the kitchen however
he received another shock. There with the Dursley’s sat the new Minister of
Magick, Rufus Scrimgeour, Prime Minister Jon Coldwell and Severus Snape.
“ I have entered the Twilight Zone. I am living in a waking dream and I am not
sure I want to wake up. Sev, I am sleeping right ? “ Harry said firmly
“ No Harrison, you are not. Twilight Zone ? “
“ Muggle television show D use to watch. Wow, ok then. Why are you smirking ?
That is never a good sign, what has The Gang put you up to ? “
Harry crossed his arms as Severus continued to smirk at him. No, this wasn’t a
good thing at all.
“ Dudley wants me to make you and Draco go out with them tonight. The boy is
not taking no for answer. I personally think it’s a bit soon for you to go out.
There are reporters on the lawn after all. “
“ Bloody hell, is Skeeter out there ? “
“ You are her favorite. “
Harry pulled a face and walked over to look out the front window. There was a
mess of them on the lawn, most of them standing where Voldemort had taken his
last breath. Not that they knew that. These people were not going to go away,
even if he went out and talked to them. They were going to follow him around
every place that he went until something better came along. If anything better
did that didn’t involved him directly.
“ This is total madness. Draco, there are reporters on the lawn. “
“ Meaning that the wards have already been taken down. The next game had
already begun and the players have been chosen. “
“ Yes, Lucius Malfoy’s release papers went through this morning. “ Rufus said “
That is why we are here. What do you want done Mr.Potter ? Dumbledore is
meddling again and I have a very bad feeling about this one. Over more, no one
can figure out how you bested You-Know-Who. The press is having a field day. “
“ The next Dark Lord has been chosen. The plot to kill me and everyone I love
had thickened. “
Harry looked away from the window and out into the room. These people had no
idea what they were about to face. This was going to be a bigger battle then
any of them had ever seen, ever imagine. Harry himself wasn’t sure his was
ready for it.
Pulling himself up to full height, all 5’7 of him, everyone in the room saw the
change and respected it. This was the Vanquisher, The Chosen One, This was
Harrison Potter. This boy was their hope.
“ Let them come. They will soon realize that I am not one to be messed with.
The Wizarding World has underestimated me for far too long. Just do as I say,
stay out of my way because what I am going to do is going to piss the big boss
off. Dobby, “
The elf appeared and took on the same air as his master, which wasn’t something
that any of them had seen either.
“ I need you to tell Gaphook that I need to see him. That it is very urgent and
needs to be delt with silently. “
“ Yes sir. “
When the house elf vanished, Harry closed his eyes. It wasn’t fair; none of the
things he had already faced were fair. But like he had told Severus yesterday,
life often wasn’t. When he felt Draco pull him into his arms he still didn’t
open his eyes, just held on. This was were the fear entered the picture.
“ Your Father will be coming for me. “ He said
Draco just held on tighter.
“ Severus, I know who’s pulling the strings. In the next few days, possibly
weeks, life is going to be hell. I need Kingsley Shacklebolt and Nymphadora
Tonks to come help me ward the house. I need the Floo hooked up in my room. I
need a chance to catch my breath. Rufus, I want to take my NEWTs, I have a plan
that no one in the WW will not argue with. The game had begun, yes. Now, please
excuse us. “
Harry pulled out of Draco’s arms and led him from the room. He needed to be
held, he needed a good cry. Never once had he broken down. Never once had he
been allowed to feel. Even with his small out burst last night, he had kept it
all inside. It needed to come out.
When he closed the bedroom door, Harry pulled away from Draco and paced into
the center of the room.
“ There is more to this then you know Love. There is more then you could
fathom. I am going to need you very much. I am going to need you to hold me
together when this gets to be too much. Not only is this a fight, but it has
many fronts. I watched last night as he took his anger out on you and I have
everything you do. But I am giving you the chance now to walk away. “ He said
calmly
“ Never. “
Harry looked down at the floor and tried to hold back the tears, but he
couldn’t. So, he looked back up and let himself be seen as human. As the 15
year old boy that he really was. Here in this room he was safe, here with Draco
he could be human.
“ Dray, I’m afraid. “
In seconds Draco was across the room pulling Harry into his arms. He wasn’t
alone this time. This time he had someone who loved him. Someone who couldn’t
easily be taken away.
************************************************************************
Albus sat behind his desk revising his plots as Harry’s plans started to take
effect. Things started vanishing, his books, his gizmos, his treasures. The boy
apparently knew more then he thought. But that too could be fixed.
Sitting back in his chair, Albus began to grin. Yes, the loop holes in the
laws. He could get around this as well. A few memory charms and he was back in
business. In 24 hours Lucius Malfoy would be out of Azkaban and things would
start moving again. He wasn’t going to let a 15 year old brat steal his glory.
So deep in thought the old man was he didn’t notice when Fwarks flashed out.
Things were not going to go as Albus planed; he just didn’t know it yet.
***** Chapter Three *****

Author's notes: An interlude known as freedom
===============================================================================
Thin Red Line
Chapter 3 : A brief interlude called freedom
"Those reporters are relentless! How in the hell are we going to get out of the
house?!" Marcus whined
The Gang sat clustered around Harry's sitting room. They had brought pizza and
decided to include Harry and Draco in their afternoon lounge about. Not that
they were complaining mind you, it gave them an odd sense of normalcy inside
the chaos. They sat curled together on the sofa, making it very very clear that
they were an item without actually saying it. It was easy to fall together, be
together. To think they had wasted so much time and energy fighting. They
could've spent it building a solid foundation. But what they had was a start.
They were both alive.
Marcus was in the middle of a joke when Fwarks flashed into the room. Everyone,
save Harry, jumped out of their skins as the immortal bird let out a soft
greeting.
"I will admit old friend, I expected you. He's gone completely round the twist
then?" Harry said softly
Fwarks gave a nod and climbed up the back of the sofa to settle close to Harry.
The bird then lay his head atop Harry's and began to sing softly, Harry closed
his eyes drinking in the comfort.
Images of what had happened and what was happening ran thru Harry's head. He
was seeing the great Albus Dumbledore become the mad man he was today. All the
questions that Harry had asked himself now had answers and he was angry. The
picture being painted wasn't a pretty one and Harry knew that he was going to
have to watch it over and over to get all the facts right.
~He was never my master. I never allowed myself to bond. with him. For 100
years I have been his companion. I have watched as he became more twisted as
time went on. You and your mate I have been waiting for. The pair of you are to
change the world, but not yet. It will be some time before you will once again
be forced to take another's life. But the trials start now. He is not going to
leave you be my friend.~
Fwarks voice sounded within his head and Harry understood what he was being
told. It was odd to have the Phenoix, but it was also comforting. The Phenoix
was a sign of great power and pure heart, a high honor to any witch or wizard
alive.
~I know old friend. I'm always on my guard. I have no choice. Will you honor
me?~
~I already have young master, with your mate as well. I will be at your side
until this life ends. My name is Ulysses however, is like to hear it again.~
The beautiful song came to an end and Harry sighed. When he opened his eyes,
everyone in the house was starring at him like he had grown another head.
"Fwarks is mine and Draco's now. But his name is actully Ulysses. He has given
me alot of information that we are going to need to bring Dumbledore down. Just
when I thought things were going to get better, they got worse." Harry said
softly
"What kind of -" Marcus whispered
"Ulysses is a Phenoix. A very good friend of mine too. Severus, could I ask you
to go thru the paperwork when Griphook arrives? I'd like to move the family."
Severus gave a nod and regarded the bird carefully. He looked rumpled and
unkept. He looked tired and malnourished. Dumbledore hadn't been taking care of
the poor thing.
"I'm going to set up a phurch. You look horrible. I reckon a burning day for
you soon. You like sitting by the window. If Ulysses catches fire leave him be.
Phenoix' are reborn from their ashes." Severus said with a smirk
Ulysses inclined his head as Severus went about making the new addition
comfortable. Vernon was taking it all rather well and Harry wondered when he
was going to lose it. So making a hasty decision, Harry sighed.
"Uncle Vernon, please have a seat. I know that you are taking all of this as it
comes and your doing a bang up job. But I know that your bound to have
questions."
"Not questions, more like confessions. We didn't get a visit this year,
Dumbledore always visits."
Both Vernon and Petunia sat down and excepted the offer of tea. They looked
very confused and slightly uncomfortable.
"Same sex relationships are highly excepted in our world. It's about love, not
gender." Severus said gently "This pair here have been fighting quite
passionately since they started Hogwarts. I have no doubt that they you devote
themselves to one another just as passionately."
Vernon nodded and took a sip of his tea.
"We did as we were told Harry. He told us to do the things that we did. He paid
us well to follow orders. Now I know that it sounds selfish, but we were
threatened. He bound Dudley's magic. He said that if we didn't comply, he'd
take his ability to have children as well. He told us that we must never become
attached to you because you were not going to live past your 16th year. He said
that he needed you emotionally and affectionately starved so that you'd be
easier to mold. Until you turned 4, we treated you like another baby. Then he
said it had to change." Vernon said softly
"Your blood Harry. It hurt. We kept every last one of his letters." Petunia
says thickly
"I always felt like I had to teat you that way after reading one. Like I had no
choice. We are both under his influence, even now. The pain is almost too much
to bare."
Harry then shocked everyone by standing up and kneeling between his uncles
feet. Wandlessly, Harry cast a quick charm and cursed. Beside each adult a list
of charms appeared along with their duration. To his credit, Severus kept his
temper from showing and set his cup gently on the coffee table.
Compulsion charms, binding charms, a variation of a pain curse; all of which
made Harry sick. With delicate persion, Harry began to remove the charms one by
one.
After an hour Harry sat back and sighed.
"Wow. That's different." Vernon laughed
Petunia nodded in agreement and took a deep breath. When she looked up at Harry
however, a small sob escaped her.
"My God. She's really gone. He took my ability to grieve my sister. Granted we
never really got along, but she was my sister."
"Miss her too. There have been so many times where I've needed her. So many
times where I've just wanted my mother to hold me and tell me everything was
going to be ok. I needed her, I still do."
"Tonight your going to act like a stupid teenager. I don't want to hear any
arguments about it." Vernon said gruffly
Harry nodded and went back to the sofa with Draco. He wasn't going to argue the
fact that he was not a stupid teenager. Honestly he wasn't even sure if he knew
how to act like a stupid teenager.
"So what now?" Harry asked with a laugh
"Now you explain why it took you so bloody long to ask that prick out."
Harry looked past Severus and went pale. There stood Ron, Hermione, and Ginny;
wearing matching smirks.
"Wait. What?"
"I won the bet by the way. Pay up. Brother dear we can see right thru you. So
what's going on?" Ginny laughed
"We need to go shopping. Then we are going out." Marcus said matter of factly
"Ok, I give. Give me a half hour and I'll be ready. Now all of you out. I need
money." Harry whined
The talking was then taken into the next room, giving Harry some peace. Vernon
however stayed behind. Harry watched as the man pulled out his wallet and
pulled out a plastic card.
"This is what the man doesn't know Harrison. He admitted that the money he was
paying us with was part of your trust fund. I used that to open a account for
you. All the money he gave us I put into the account. There is half a million
at your disposal."
Harry excepted the card and blinked rapidly. He had never had that much money
at his finger tips before. Then Draco snatched the card.
"Hey!"
"Don't you hey me. I have a nice list of things that need to be accomplished.
Clothing and shoes for one. You need a physical. And your eyes need to be
checked. You already have an appointment for 5pm. Marcus told his mom you
finished the healing. She's going to look in tomorrow."
"Why do I have this feeling you've been planing this for quite some time?"
Vernon grinned as the blonde stood and crossed to the bathroom. Harry had no
idea what he was in for and Vernon was going to have fun watching Draco let
Harry know what it was all about.
"Excuse me uncle. I have to see a blonde about my credit card."
"Good luck with that. See you in a bit."
Vernon just shook his head as Harry entered the bathroom and damn near slammed
the door. Oh this was going to be a good show.
Harry leaned on the vanity and crossed his arms. Draco was washing his hands
and face with a frown.
"I wish I had my gel." He muttered
"I like it down. Leave it be."
Draco sighed and turned to face Harry, finally. All his dreams were coming
true. Everything he had ever wanted was right in front of him. But he was
terrified. He went from deaths door to being more loved then he ever had been.
He went from always watching his back to the safest person in the world.
"Harry, I'm scared. I currently have everything I have ever wanted. I'm waiting
for the other shoe to drop." Draco said softly
Harry held out his hand and waited. When Draco took it, Harry pulled him into
his arms and held him tight.
"I can totally relate. I don't have to best track record. But I'm not going
anywhere. We both deserve to be happy."
Draco pulled back and looked Harry in the eye. They did deserve to be happy.
They had both suffered thru enough, a little bit of stupid was in order. Then
Harry reached up and cupped his face in his hand. Draco felt his heart skip a
few beats.
"Can I kiss you?" Harry whispered
Draco nodded and melted as Harry kissed him sweetly. However it didn't stay
that way. Almost as soon as it started, Draco deepened the kiss allowing
himself to feel.
It was a first for them both, yet neither stumbled. They allowed themselves to
become drunk in the sensations. Then a knock sounded at the bathroom door.
"You two almost ready? We have an appointment in 2 hours."
"Yes Mione. We will be down in a few minutes."
There was no reply thank Merlin, so Harry looked at Draco with a small smirk.
"I can get use to that." He whispered
He then leaned in and kissed Draco softly before pulling back.
"However, if we don't get going they will be back."
"Heads all fuzzy. Give me a minute."
Harry laughed and held Draco close as he got his wits about him. He fully
intended to have a bit of fun later, yes anything to relieve the tension.
*****
Hours later they were sitting in a small cafe having dinner before they hit the
club. The Gang had decided that they would rent a room for the night, well an
apartment actually. The Gang had a plan and Harry was lost in it. So he decided
to just go with the flow.
After the drinks had arrived and the order was in, Harry sighed.
"I need to ring Aunt Petunia so she can lock up the house. Someone give me some
money."
Marcus instead pulled out his mobile and passed it to Harry. They all sat
amused as Harry talked to his aunt on the phone. He wanted to make sure
everyone's parents knew where they were so no one worried.
"So what exactly is the plan? We've been shopping since this afternoon,
everyone has new clothing, I have new glasses, we have the room booked. This is
more freedom then I have ever had and I have no clue what to do with it."
"Just relax H," Dudley laughed
"I do not know how."
The Gang just looked at him like he'd grown another head. Hermione decided to
rescue the poor boy before The Gang pounced on him.
"Since we were 11 it's been one task after another. Ginny just started seeing
Dean. Ron and I have always stuck pretty close. Harry and Draco fought. There
hasn't really been time."
"Just drinking in the room of requirement. Right mate?" Ron laughed
"No drinking till we get back to the room for you. We can hold our liquor, you
can't." Ginny giggled
"14 and I was out drank by my best mate!"
"Yeah. But it didn't help. Yes food!"
Draco gave him a funny look as everyone else laughed.
"I have a fast metabolism. I'm always hungry. Poppy laughed and joked that I
should carry snacks." Harry explained
"And you did!" Hermione laughed "Whenever I missed a meal all I had to do was
go to Harry and I'd get something. Then he started picking up on my cues and
would have a tray in the common room waiting for me."
"That was you?" Ron asked
Harry nodded and shrugged.
"She packs boxes for me. Every three days without fail I'd get another package.
You want to talk care packages, she's awesome."
Hermione blushed as they all starred at her. She had just done what she felt
was right. He took such good care of everyone, she felt the need to take care
of him sometimes too.
"Mum got everything for the packages. I never understood why you didn't call
Dobby or Winky."
Harry just shrugged. Draco was slightly taken a back. What they were all
talking about sounded like a family. They had become a family. They had each
others backs. They laughed and cried together. They fought together, protected
each other. Draco never had that, didn't understand it. It looked like he was
about to learn.
"Alright. Lets get back and get ready. I'd like to be in by 1am."
The Gang laughed, but they couldn't win them all.
*****
Marcus was damn near bouncing as he rejoined the boys in the living room. He
had taken the girls into their room and none of them had been seen in over an
hour. Before he had disappeared he had laid out everyone's outfit and told them
to change. Harry was in another pair of well fitting jeans and a black button
down shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows and the top two buttons
undone. Draco was in blue, so was Ron.
Ron however looked slightly uncomfortable in the clothing his friend had paid
for. He was a proud boy and his pride was taking a hit.
"Mate, happy birthday." Harry said sternly
"Thanks for that."
Harry nodded and looped his arms around Draco's hips. He wanted to see what had
Marcus so excited. Ginny was a fire cracker, Harry knew, Hermione was something
else all together. Whatever he had done was bound to shock everyone.
"Girls we are waiting!" Harry called
Ginny walked in first in a silver sequin drapey hulter top that stopped a few
inches above her navle and a pair of tight jeans, on her feet was a pair of
silver stilettos. Her make up was just slightly over the top and her hair was
arranged messy atop her head in a bun.
Then she turned around. Up the right side of her neck across her shoulders and
a 1/4 of the way down her back was a tattoo of a phenoix. One that looked just
like Fwarks.
"The art work is beautiful." Harry laughd
"Fred took me. It was a birthday present. It's muggle. And no, mum does not
know. Dad does tho. Said mum would have a fit."
Ron just shook his head. Then he caught sight of Hermione and forgot how to
breath. She was dressed in a pair of jeans, just as tight as Ginny's. Her top
however was a plain black tank top that stopped above her navel just like
Ginny's and dipped into a low V. She was wearing black stilettos, her make up
dark and get hair straight. She looked like a totally different person.
"All that training. Wow Mi." Harry breathed as she spun a slow circle "So
that's what's hidden under oversized sweatshirts and robes."
"I'm actually quite comfortable. The shoes are not something I'd normally wear,
but I'm not running. We do alot of running Harry."
Harry just laughed and watched as Ron walked forward and offered her his arm.
"Shall we?"
With a court nod, Hermione took his arm and led the way out of the room. As
they walked thru the lobby of the hotel everyone turned to stare. It didn't
bother him nearly as much as Harry thought it would. These people didn't matter
much, they didn't know who he was.
"Mr.Potter!"
Harry spun around to see none other then Oliver Wood running towards him.
"What in the hell are you doing here?!" Harry laughed
That's when the applause started. Slowly Harry spun a circle. He was confused
and scared all at the same time.
"It hit the evening paper. All of Britain knows. Their calling you The
Vanquisher."
Harry sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose.
"So we just go out and cope with it. What are you doing here anyway?"
Oliver grinned and crossed his arms.
"Snape had me follow you, just in case. Now don't get pissy Harry honestly.
Fred and George are on their way. We're opening a club tonight off Diagon, we
wanted you to be the guest of honor."
Harry nodded and reached for Draco's hand. Oliver gave them an odd look as
Draco tucked himself into Harry's side and smirked.
"I did not see that one coming. Alright come with me. The club opens in about
an hour. Hermione and Ron however, everyone knew about."
Harry laughed as they followed Oliver out of the hotel and down the block. They
had chosen Camden Apartments based on location alone. They weren't very far
away from anything, so it was just a short walk to the ally.
Harry actually stopped before he entered the small pub. He knew what was coming
and needed to prepare for it. He hated this part. He had ignored wizarding
shops just to avoid all the well wishing, the pats on the back, the hand
shakes. He loathed the thought of entering so soon after Voldemort's down fall,
but it was for Fred and George alone. If it had been anyone else he would have
declined.
Letting out a deep breath Harry nodded. Oliver then opened the door to the
Leaky Cauldron and went inside. Everything stopped when the patrons caught
sight of him.
"Mr.Potter, come have a drink. How are you?"
"I'm well Tom. How are you? How's business?"
Harry and the others took up bar stools and excepted the butterbeers Tom passed
out. Except for Harry whom was handed a vodka on the rocks.
"You I will serve anytime. I remember not too long ago you came in here, hidden
and asked me for this drink. And we talked a good long while. It's over now-"
"Oh old friend I wish that were true. My fight just got thicker. Voldemort
answered to another. It's that second evil that I have to now face."
"And face it you will. I admire you. The things that you face would destroy
wizards twice your age, yet here you stand."
"I don't know how to be any other way."
Tom then came out from behind the bar with an empty dish pan and a cleaning
rag. After setting both down on the nearest table, he turned to Harry and
crossed his arms.
"Then continue to be who you are. I have never seen someone shine as bright as
you do. And look at the family you have around you. They love you despite
everything. The pair of you are mates, how I'm not sure. You may want to look
into your family history."
"That's the second time I've been told that. The first was from a Phenoix."
"You've bonded with a Phenoix? Ah, that speaks of power and pure heart."
Harry nodded and looked down into his now empty glass. This man he had barred
his soul to on several occasions and never once had he betrayed him. The old
bar keep was another pin in his life that he couldn't live without. Then he
noticed that it was just the man there alone. He'd lost all his employees.
"Draco and I will be here Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Noon till 8. You
are but one man Tom."
"Hermione and I will be here Tuesdays and Thursdays. Saturdays and Sundays
someone will be here. Same hours." Ginny put in
"Now why in Merlin's name would you do that?"
"Because, it's what families do. Just by being here when I needed you that's
what you have become."
Tom smiled and held his arms open for Harry. The boy stepped into them without
hesitation and hugged the man tight.
"Now off with you lot before you make me get all sentimental. Don't worry about
the drinks, never worry about drinks. "
Then they all surprised the old man by hugging him each in turn before heading
to the gateway. When everyone had gathered, Harry simply pressed his hand to
the brick wall and they started to shift.
"Welcome to Diagon Alley."
It's when they stepped into the alley that all hell broke lose. Very quickly
his friends circled around him, wands at the ready. This is why he wanted to
stay off the alley, wanted to stay far away from the chaos that always seemed
to follow him.
"Go the the ice cream shop. In going to get up on a table. Shield charms all
over me please. Keep your wands out."
As one they moved over to the ice cream shop and circled around the table as
Harry climbed up on it. Within seconds the alley was silent, looking up at him
expectantly.
"I am just a 15 year old boy who was caught in a war because of a prophecy.
Voldemort is gone. It's over. Now it's time to rebuild. The Death Eaters
however are still at large and many will be angry. I know that many will try
and fail to continue his work, it's just something we will all have to deal
with. Now, I'm going to enjoy a bit of freedom while I have the chance. I'm
going to act my age. I'm going to live for the first time in my life and I
would appreciate if you would give me the space to do so. Nev, Lu! Join us?"
"If this lot would let us thru!" Neville laughed
The crowd then parted and Harry smiled as two more wands joined his group.
"With that said I'm going to check out the Weasley twins club tonight. I'm
going to have fun. You may not like everything that I get up to, but this is my
life and I'm finally going to live it."
With that Harry climbed off the table and greeted his friends with hugs. As
they walked they collected several members of the DA. Draco was getting nervous
as they walked and their group got bigger. The people that were joining them
were people who he had made fun of for the past 5 years.
Harry stopped in front of the club and turned to face everyone with Draco
tucked into his side.
"Draco is one of us now. The same protection that you give to everyone in the
group, extends to him. Voldemort punished him for his fathers failure and
nearly killed him. As soon as Voldemort was dead, I raced to save his life. He
almost died in my front lawn last night. No more pity bull shit guys. I have
plans for the up coming school year. You'll get a letter before the first. Now
lets have some fun yeah? Oliver I need a drink."
The rest of the night was spent shocking their classmates. From the drinking,
to the dancing, to the carefree behavior. But they all understood that if
anyone deserved it, they did.
*****
When they returned to their apartment everyone but Harry and Draco were quite
drunk. Dudley made it to the sofa, Piers to the love seat. Draco helped Marcus
and Ginny into one room while Harry took Ron and Hermione into the other. It
was just after 2am and Harry had just about lost his buzz.
"Talk about a buzz kill." Draco laughed
"Yeah. But it was fun."
Draco smiled as Harry pulled him close. The questions they had gotten all night
were endless. They knew that by tomorrow morning their relationship would make
the front page of the Prophet, but they didn't care. By the end of the night
Draco had danced with almost every girl in the DA, chatted with most of the
blokes. He had re written every opinion about him and cemented himself to
Harry's side. It was the first night of the test of his life.
"I'm going to take a shower. Would you care to join me? Or am I being to
forward?" Harry said softly
"Both are sappy! Just get! I need a bin I'm going to be sick!" Dudley snapped
Harry rushed into action and got the bin to Dudley as he leaned over the side
of the sofa.
"On that note, good night Dudley." Draco sneered
"Thanks H."
"Yup."
Harry swiftly pulled Draco into the bedroom. When the door was shut, Harry put
up a few wand less charms for good measure.
"I've seen you do that a few times now." Draco said softly
"Yeah the wand less magick I taught myself just in case. From hour to hour I
had no idea what was going on."
"I understand. Do you have a limit?"
"Not that I have found no. Once I tapped into it there was no limit. I'll teach
you if you'd like."
Draco crossed the room and straddled Harry's lap. It was the first time they
had been left alone all day. He wanted to drown in this mans arms, just forget
everything. Life had been hell, now he wanted a bit of peace.
"You had mentioned a shower."
"I did. Honestly, I just want to get my hands on you."
"That sounds good actually. I've wanted to be at the mercy of your attention
all day."
"Can you handle being at the mercy of my attention?"
Draco smiled and kissed Harry softly.
"I think I can. Did you put up a silencing charm?"
"And a complex locking charm."
Draco then dove head first into the kiss, not caring what else happened. He
heard the shower come on as Harry's hands slid from his hips to his chest.
Buttons were being undone before shirts were tossed to the floor. Skin and air
were the only thoughts that registered.
Reluctantly they broke apart, panting, resting their foreheads together.
"Come on," Harry said softly
Draco stood and without much thought finished undressing, following Harry's
lead. Once under the spray, hands explored, lips met, and pleas were released.
Skin met skin and they melted in to oblivion.
But Harry pulled back, resting his head on Draco's shoulder. Both boys were
panting, wanting to keep going. But some how they knew it wasn't yet an option.
They had been told twice in one day that they were mates and desperately needed
to know what that meant.
"Oh, God." Draco moaned
Harry just nodded. Both were so hard it hurt, trying to stay still as they got
their wits about them. Then Harry pulled back and looked Draco in the eye.
"Just look at me." He whispered
Draco's breath caught as Harrys hand wrapped around his prick, giving him a
firm stroke. Following Harry's lead, Draco did the same. They kept their eyes
locked as the felt the pleasure build. Pants and moans filled the small
bathroom as the coil wound tighter. With each others names falling from their
lips, they flew over the edge clutching at each other.
As they caught their breath they held on tightly, afraid the other was going to
bolt. Then Harry looked up, his goofy grin matching Draco's.
"We need answers." Harry whispered
Draco nodded and pulled away to wash. Harry watched and soon they were
switching places chatting all the while. They had never done anything like this
before, yet it was easy. All of it had been far too easy.
As the dried themselves and slipped into sleep pants, the same questions were
running around in their heads like crazy. The questions then followed them to
bed.
"All of this is a bit unreal. I feel closer to you some how." Draco whispered
"I know what you mean. I'm trying to sort it all out. We are total opposites in
every way."
"Harry, what if Dumbledore targets us?"
"He's going to, expect it."
Draco sighed and closed his eyes. This was going to be a total nightmare. Then
the bed shifted and he felt Harry stratal his hips.
"Draco, I need you to look at me. I wear my heart on my sleeve."
Draco opened his eyes and smiled. He he then reached up and pulled Harry down
so their faces were inches apart.
"I love you." He said softly
"I love you."
With a soft kiss full of promise, Harry lay back down and pulled Draco to him.
As they fell asleep that night, each had a new sense of hope that they would
never again be alone.
***** Four *****

Author's notes: Swift Changes
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Thin Red Line
Chapter 4 : Learning to Live
Harry woke the next morning to a pounding on the door. He sighed heavily and
flicked his wrist to take down the wards.
"What?!"
"Severus is here. You need one of these?" Hermione snapped
Harry looked up and slid his glasses on. In her hands were hangover cures and
pepper up.
"Not the hang over, just pepper up. Tell him we're coming. Dray, wake up."
Draco huffed and started mumbling and cursing under his breath. Harry shook his
head. Draco wasn't a morning person apparently.
"Mi, give us a few please. I'm not really morning person either."
Hermione huffed and set the potions on the dresser before leaving the room.
Draco and Harry then rolled out of bed and pulled shirts over their heads.
Quickly they downed the pepper up and took turns in the loo. When they walked
into the sitting room, it looked like everyone was just waking up.
"Time?"
"11. Here. I have the paperwork from Gringotts. It needs your attention. I
can't open anything."
Harry nodded and excepted the coffee he was handed. It was hot and strong, just
sweet enough with just a bit of cream. He knew from watching that Draco took
his the same way.
"Starbucks." Harry mumbled
"Quite. Now, Ginny was in bed with Marcus -"
"Who's gay." Harry pointed out
"Ron and Hermione -"
"Were wasted. Hermione hasn't even realized she has eye liner across her face
yet. Gin either."
Both girls promptly dashed into bathrooms to wash their faces. Severus just
shook his head and had a seat. He looked at the apartment around him and
realized that Harry could easily stay here if he wanted. From the looks of
things, Draco wasn't going anywhere and Harry wasn't likely to let him.
"How long Harrison?"
"I'd like 2 weeks. I've got to get things straight in my head. Everyone will
know where to find me. I just need some time."
"Put a good dent on that card?"
"Yeah. I was going to ask you to set up-"
"Griphook already did that."
Severus reached into his pocket and handed Harry another card. This one was
purple with Gringotts across the front in gold. Then he handed Harry a scroll.
Patiently Severus waited until Harry finished reading and looked up.
"Really?"
"I think it would be a good idea. Not only do you keep asking me to do things
that I really can not do, but it takes you out of Dumbledores hands. He can't
say that what he was doing would be in your best interest. I will also be able
to file charges on your behalf. I know as soon as I start digging its going to
be a mess."
"Pen?"
"Really?"
"Yeah. I trust you."
Severus nodded and handed Harry the fountain pen he always kept in his robes.
He watched as Harry agreed to make Severus his legal guardian. The papers then
vanished, filing themselves at the ministry. He just gained a son.
"What did I miss?"
Hermione walked back into the room with her hair in a messy bun and her face
free of make up. Severus looked at her with a bit of shock, Ginny too.
"I will say this as eloquently as possible. Hermione, you don't look like a
bookworm and Ginny you do not look like a Tom boy."
"Thank you professor. I'm going to see if daddy will let me dip into my trust
fund. I'll have to promise not to buy books, but when your shopping with Marcus
books don't exist." Hermione laughed
Severus then watched as Ginny turned her puppy dog eyes on Harry.
"Ginny, I don't tell you no."
"I need to practice."
Harry just shook his head and rolled his eyes.
"Somebody needs to total up how much we spent yesterday. Then we will move
forward. Every receipt goes to Mione."
"Why me?"
"Because you'd be the most accurate. Oh, Severus is now my guardian."
"Oh, congratulations! You do understand that he is now seen as your father
right?"
"I do and I am more then ok with that."
"Sir, this may be a bit forward-"
"You lot can call me Severus until school starts. Then only behind closed
doors."
Hermione gave a court nod and went to puzzle out numbers. The girl was an
enigma, one that Severus was never going to figure out. Then there was Ron, he
had no idea where the boy fit.
"I am deliberately thick Severus. I do have a brain and yes it does function.
I've out thought Hermione on occasion. Care for a game of chess?"
Severus gave a nod and smirked. Harry watched as Ron set up the chess set that
he always seemed to have with him.
"You do know you have agreed to a game of chess with the wizard who beat
McGongalls giant chess set at 11 right?" Harry laughed
"You beat it? It wasn't a combined effort?"
"Wizards chess is my thing, it always has been. No one has been able to beat
me."
Severus shook his head and the game was on. Hermione came back with the numbers
and they had spent 6 grand, that even included the room. Harry nodded and sat
back to finish his coffee. He caught Draco an Marcus having a glaring contest.
It appeared that Marcus was quite jealous.
"Will the pair of you just stop already. I mean really, what is the point."
"He's jealous because I have something he wants."
Marcus sneered and rolled his eyes. But it got everyone's attention.
"I don't know what pisses him off more honestly. Is it the fact that he loves
me? Or the fact that I get to see him naked for the rest of my life?" Draco
smirked "It's not a one way thing here Marcus. He loves me just as much as I
love him. So either be glad to call him friend or see yourself to the door. I
just don't want to see you embarrass yourself by doing something stupid."
Harry just sat there at a total loss. He had never seen Draco give someone a
choice before. But it was at that point where Marcus would try and he'd end up
humiliated.
"Draco doesn't pass out choices Marcus. I'd take the former. I'm not going to
change my mind or my heart. I'm not built that way. We are bound to fight, but
who doesn't. So, what's it going to be?" Harry said gently
Marcus visibly sagged. He was defeated.
"Ask Ginny."
"Shit I had a crush on him. Then something changed in us both when he nearly
died saving my life. I grew up a little. I'd rather have him as a friend and
brother then a lover. Because he always knows what I need. And no matter what,
he's always right there."
Marcus nodded and let himself sulk. Draco gave a satisfied nod and settled back
into Harry's arms. Harry watched as Hermione eyes the genealogy books on the
table, hands itching. He knew that all he had to do was give her a lead and
she'd run with it.
"Not today Mi. Go get showered and dressed."
"I'm going to make you a hair appointment. You need a perm. The bush is getting
on my last nerve." Marcus smirked
"Or you can take Ginny with you and use this." Severus sighed "Im about to lose
this game. It will do what-"
Ginny bounced over and collected the potions before pulling Hermione into the
other room.
"Don't ask. Please. That girl and her hair has gotten on everyone's last nerve.
Minerva actually told me to brew those. They will be supplied as long as
needed. Anything to help the poor girl."
"Soft spot for my friends now Severus?" Harry laughed
"Harry, Hermione is so caught up in her books that I'm surprised she knew what
sizes to buy."
"Oh, she didn't. Their both a size 3 and a small on top. They both wear size 7
shoes. It was a challenge, but fun none the less." Marcus laughed
"Marcus, 2 grand each. Ron, don't fight me, you too deserve this."
"Check mate." Ron snapped
"Ron, it's not a hand out."
Ron crossed his arms and huffed. Any further argument was stalled as the girls
came back into the living room. Hermione was in another pair of jeans and a
light pink tank top, on her feet was a pair of stripy sandals. The potion that
they had used on her hair made it so she had ringlet curls that stopped just
below her shoulders. Her make up was light and she couldn't keep the smile off
her face. Ginny had pulled her hair into a pony tail and hadn't bothered with
make up. She was in a short denim skirt and a white tube top. They looked like
girls.
"Wow." Marcus breathed
"Phone please. I need to call my mum. I'm going to have her clean out my
dresser and wardrobe. No more miss frump. I'm turning a new page in my own
book."
"Bout time too! Can I have my Cannons sweatshirt back now?" Ron laughed
"No, that happens to be my favorite one. I hide it, mums always trying to burn
it."
Ron just shook his head and went to shower and change. Severus was getting an
inside look at The Golden Trio and was having a bit of a hard time figuring
them out. There was Harry who was the leader. Hermione who was the bookworm.
And Ron who was surprisingly bright and had a way with strategy. But they were
so much more then that. They were a unit, a team, a family. Severus had no
doubt that being as close to Harry as they were would open more doors for them
in the future.
"Harrison, when school starts I'd really like to watch you teach." He said
finally
"Ok. Dray, lets go get dressed. Then they can use that one too. Id like to get
a move on in the next hour or so. I'm hungry."
"Love, your always hungry." Draco laughed as he pulled himself to his feet
"Yeah there is that. Gin, tight again? I wish you'd go and get a physical!"
Ginny was stretching again. Harry had watched her do this several times a day
for the last year or so. It worried him greatly that she refused to do anything
about it. She walked around in near constant pain and never complained.
Harry huffed as she went into a back bend and he heard the long popping that
was her spine. He looked at Severus just about helpless and shook his head.
Severus nodded and pulled out his wand.
"You go. I can handle this. Miss.Weasley, come have a seat in front of me."
"I'm fine, really."
"Now."
Harry gave a court nod and followed Draco into their bedroom. They both started
to strip without hesitation as Draco walked into turn on the shower.
"She's about as stubborn as you are Love. You have the rest of our lives to
stop doing that."
Harry had come up behind him and wrapped his arms around the blond. He was
currently kissing a trail up Draco's neck.
"Come on, we can't be too long. No charms. Try to be quiet." Harry whispered
Draco nodded as he turned in Harry's arms and kissed him deeply. He would've
liked to wake up like this, but this was good too. Unlike the slow build of the
night before, this tome was quick and hot. Draco struggled to keep himself
quiet as he was picked up and pinned to the wall. He wrapped his legs around
Harry's hips as their mouths met again.
The kiss continued as they quickly flew over the edge, breaking the kiss only
to cling to each other.
"My God," Draco panted
Harry nodded and buried his face in Draco's neck.
"Lets hurry up. We will have the apartment to ourselves soon. Another day then
it's just us." Harry whispered
Draco nodded and stepped under the spray. In ten minutes both were washed and
out of the shower. Harry hit them both with drying charms and they moved to get
dressed. Harry chose a pair of dark jeans and a white bottom up. He slipped his
feet into a pair of flip flops as he rolled his sleeves up. Draco was in a pair
of lighter jeans and a light blue tee shirt. He too chose flip flops.
When they re entered the living room, Ron and Severus were at the chess board,
Hermione had one of his genealogy books, Dudley was missing, and Ginny was
having a good pout.
"I have obviously missed something. Mi, anything interesting?"
"I have your answer. Gin, you go first."
"From the tests that Severus ran he says it looks like Fibromyalgia. He has
made me promise to make an appointment at St.Mungos. He wants me to get tested
for MS. I am to be honest and not cover up any of my symptoms. I should've
listened to you. I'm just too proud for that. I'm in a lot of pain today."
Without a word Severus held out a pain potion. Harry took it and handed it to
Ginny.
"Thanks." Ginny whispered
"It does not make you weak. You are in fact quite strong. There will just be
times where you will need a bit more help. Hermione take the focus off Ginny
please." Severus said
Hermione grinned and set the book face down on her lap. Harry sat down wishing
he had another coffee as a knock sounded at the door. Marcus stood and
answered. The hotel manager stood there with a service cart and a smile.
"Please, come in." Harry said
"I was told that you lot had a late night and that you hadn't been down yet. I
went and got you coffee and muffins. I wanted to make sure you were ok."
"Thank you. I'd like to book for 2 weeks. Can you arrange that for me?"
"Id be happy to. For all of you?"
"No, Harry needs a break. We will be here till tomorrow afternoon at the
latest. Then it will just be Harry and Draco." Hermione said
"We will come and go, but he will know first." Ginny said
"Very well. I will draw everything up and have it ready for you."
"Thank you very much."
The man gave a slight bow and saw himself out. The man had gone to Starbucks
just down the road. He had gotten 2 boxes of coffee and an assortment of
pastries. Harry discreetly cast a charm, checking the gift.
"All clear."
That was all that needed to be said as everyone rushed the cart. Hermione was
passing out cups of coffee as Ginny passed out pastries. Not for the first time
Severus wondered how he had been excepted into this group. His reminder came on
the form of a half hug from Harry. One that he gladly returned.
"So give it to me straight Mi. What exactly have you found."
Hermione added cream and sugar to her coffee and stirred it thoughtfully.
"During the time of Merlin there was a prophecy made-"
"Another one!" Harry snapped
"It referred to the heir of them all and the house of bad faith. Malfoy. You
Harry are the heir of them all."
"All who."
"Merlin, Morgana, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin."
Harry said down scowling. Another damn prophecy. Why couldn't he just have a
normal life?
"Give me that book. Dray, come here."
Hermione handed Draco the book and watched as Harry had him settle between his
legs before opening the book across Draco's lap. Everyone watched as they read.
Several times one would point to something and the other would nod. It was the
strangest thing to watch, even Severus was looking at them strangely.
"Oh well now it makes a lot of sense. All of it actually. It even explains why
there has never been a marriage contract between our families. Are you-"
"Dad, wand less magic."
Severus looked up at the Dad and then leaned forward with his elbows on his
knees at the last. He has always wondered why Dumbledore had always had an
obsession with Harry and now it was all becoming clear. It was the power that
Harry welded, not the boy himself. Severus felt sick.
"So now we move forward. Who's going to write your marriage contract?" He asked
"We are, sometime this week. According to this however we don't need one. We
are already bound in a way. No Hermione don't jump there. I know how your mind
works. We recognized each other from the start. We needed the strong feelings
the rivalry created to spark the possibility of what we have now."
"One extreme to the other?" Ron asked "That's a bit much. I get it, honestly.
But I like it now. Your a decent bloke Draco. It just happened so fast."
"Because I nearly lost him Ron. The feelings in both of us had started to shift
over the last year. It just happened sooner rather then later. Let me ask you
this, if Hermione-"
"Yeah, mate. I totally understand."
Ron them reached out and pulled Hermione into his lap. She looked slightly
confused as he wrapped his arms around her and held her close.
"Yeah, it's like that." Draco whispered "He's a good one Mi, don't let him go."
"I know. Took you long enough."
Ron just shrugged and sighed.
"Then do it mate. Whatever it is and I really don't want to know. You need
him."
"I do. Now I'm starving.-"
"You are always starving." The Gang laughed
"Yes well, I still have at least another growth spurt I can blame. Lets eat
then we shop. Dad, join us?"
Severus crossed his arms and tried not to smirk. He liked how dad just seemed
to work. He liked that he was being gifted with the term. But he enjoyed
watching the boy squirm.
Then he took off his teaching robes without a word and rolled up his shirt
sleeves. The dark mark stood gray on his left forearm, a reminder of the stupid
choices he had made in his youth. But then Harry stepped forward and took his
arm. Severus watched the look of intense concentration come over Harry's face.
After a full 5 minutes the boy nodded, hissed a few words as he held his hand
over the mark. Severus let his mouth hang open in total shock as the mark
slowly faded away.
"Oh Merlin!" Severus exclaimed "I have had that mark since my 17th birthday. I
will be 37 September 21st. For 20 years I searched."
"You see Dad, I knew the answer, no one bothered to ask me."
Severus then pulled Harry into a tight hug, whispering his thank you's. The
girls were actually in tears as they watched the exchange. Then without warning
they joined the hug.
"Alright guys, time for food." Draco laughed
Harry held out his hand to Draco and as a group they left the room. They
stopped at the front desk and Harry signed and paid. The manager pointed them
to an out of the way bistro, then he mentioned he was a squib.
"It's a Wizarding pub owned by the family. My mother would love to meet you.
Then she'll treat you lot like family. She'll enjoy it."
"Name?" Severus asked
"Severus Snape? I've heard about you. Monroe."
Severus nodded, he knew the Monroe's. Slytherins every last one.
"You must be their eldest. Edwin?"
"Yes. Mother took us kids and left when father took the mark. My eldest will be
starting this year. Emilie."
"We will watch for her."
"Nope, she's with my mum you'll be meeting her. She's small, reddish hair,
curls, blue green eyes."
Harry laughed and waved his good byes as they made their way to the little pub.
The Keep was set between a book store and a candle shop. It looked welcoming
and inviting, Harry wasn't as nervous as he was back at the hotel.
They walked into a well lit pub, totally opposite from The Leaky Cauldron.
"How many then?" A with called from the bar
"8 madam. Edwin sent us."
"Did he now. Let me have a look at you. Severus?"
"Rosemary. Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy, Ron and Ginny Weasley, Hermione Granger,
Dudley Dursley, and I'm not clear with names here."
"Marcus Anderson and Peirs Polkiss." Marcus introduced
"The mark? It's gone?"
"It was a gift from Harry. I'm his legal guardian now."
The women came forward and hugged Severus tight. Then she looked at Harry.
"Thin as a rail this one! My goodness! Thank you for putting my husband in
Azkaban. It's where he needs to be."
"Ms.Rosemary no one has ever thanked me before. And I can eat, I have a fast
metabolism according to Poppy. And Edwin said something about a little girl."
"Emilie, yes she'll be starting this year. Come have a seat. Now, you lot want
a full English breakfast?"
Every head nodded making the women laugh.
"Coffee?"
Again they all nodded. The women just shook her head and led them to a table.
Severus spied the little girl Edwin had spoke of and watched her. She was
clearly wanting to be anyplace else. She was listless, she had nothing to do.
But she sat at the small table in the corner and didn't move.
"Rosie, why is she here?"
"Eddie has to work. As you know I had him at 16, he was 15 when she was born.
We didn't even know about her till she was a week old. Her mother had dropped
her on the doorstep with a letter. Eddie doesn't have time for her. She lives
with me. I don't have much time either. If I could find a family who would take
her, I think she'd be much better off. I even have full rights, he gave her to
me."
Harry looked at Ron and Ginny. They all knew that Molly would snatch the girl
up in a heartbeat. So Harry spoke.
"I'll take her."
Everyone turned and looked at him like he'd grown another head. Draco gave a
small nod and stood to go fetch the child. Rosemary just starred.
"Molly Weasley is like my mother. What I am going to do is take responsibility
for her and integrate her into our family. If you allow it."
"I think it would be very good for her."
Harry nodded and turned to Emilie with a smile. She was tiny for 11, she looked
unkept tho. She was just barely bothered with and it broke Harry's heart.
Before he could introduce himself, Rosemary walked back over with Emilie's
things and a stack of paperwork.
"I trust you for some reason. I hope you can handle this."
"I know he can or I would've said something. Will it change her name?" Severus
assured her
"It will. She still carries her mothers last name. Forge. All you have to do is
sign."
Harry took the offered paperwork and skimmed it. He was taking this child and
no one was going to stop him. There would be many questions but he didn't care.
She needed someone to love her and that's what they all were going to do. As
they did last time, as soon as he signed his name the papers vanished.
The poor little girl looked like she was on the verge of tears as her things
were set down and Rosemary walked off. She looked like she wanted to curl into
Draco's leg, but stopped herself. So Draco knelt down and pulled her into his
arms.
"No one ever wants me." Emilie whispered
"But we do, Harry and I. Your going to be part of a real family now, forever.
No one is going to give you up again. At most is weekends at grand mum and
grand dad Weasley's or with-"
Draco looked up at Severus and gave him a lost look.
"I can deal with grand dad Severus until school starts. That's what I'll be
correct?"
Emilie sighed and looked around the table. So many faces smiling at her. She
had no idea what to do.
"So my last name is Potter now? Oh,"
Harry laughed slightly and held out his hand. Shyly the girl took it and
allowed Harry to pick her up. She cuddled in close and sighed.
"We will figure out the details later. After we have eaten your going to go
with your Aunt Ginny and Aunt Hermione and get cleaned up. Is that all of your
things?"
The girl nodded and turned her face into Harry's shirt.
"Not to worry. We will take care of it. Dad can you tell my aunt and uncle
please?"
Severus nodded and tucked in as the food arrived. Draco had pulled up another
chair beside him and went about getting the child something to eat. She was
starving she confessed. Rosemary had given her a bowl of porridge and toast at
6am and she hadn't gotten lunch yet.
Hermione and Ginny finished at the same time, ironically so did Emilie. With a
grin Hermione picked the girl up and carried her into the restroom.
"I'm more then a little angry. She's been openly neglected. She is the child of
a squib and a muggle left with a pureblood family. I'm just a bit irate." Harry
said quietly
"It's different Harry.-" Draco bargain
"She's a child. An innocent. It shouldn't matter."
Severus reached out and took Harry's hand. The boy had been thru so much it was
a wonder he was able to love at all. Before anything else could be said the
girls returned. Emilie was now wearing a pair of black leggings and a pink sun
dress with black polka dots on it. Ginny sneered when Emilie turned her back.
It was as bad as Harry had feared.
"Ron, can you pay the bill please? Marcus take the girls. Draco and I will take
Emilie.-"
"Nope, we're sticking together mate. She needs you, but she needs the girls
too. You need to remember that." Ron said
"Do I have to go too?" Severus asked
"Yes grand dad you do. I need to get use to everyone. I'd like it if you
stayed." Emilie grinned "But can the three of us walk ahead a bit? I'd like to
talk."
Harry nodded and hugged the little girl close. Oh it was going to be an
interesting day. He could already tell. He couldn't bring himself to care tho.
Out on the sidewalk, the threesome walked ahead. Emilie on Harry's hip, Draco
holding his hand. The girl was lost in her own thoughts, head resting on
Harry's shoulder.
"Can I call you daddy?"
Harry looked into the blue green eyes and nodded.
"And what would you like to call me?" Draco asked gently
"Papa. I like this. Is this what being wanted feels like?"
"Yes." Harry said "Loving you will be easy tho."
"No one else thought so."
"No one else matters any more Emi. The only people that matter are the ones you
call family. No more worries anymore."
Emilie nodded and rested her head in Harry's shoulder. They didn't know what a
picture they made, the family they made. They didn't notice all the odd looks
they were getting or sneers for that matter. But The Gang did and it pissed
them off.
The Muggle World needed to take a page out of the Wizarding Worlds book and
realize that love was love. They watched was Harry set Emilie down and put her
between himself a s Draco.
" I need a picture." Marcus said softly
They all watched as the boy pulled a slim camera from his pocket and snapped a
few quick pictures.
"Yes it's Harry's camera. But I have a plan. I'm going to give it to him on his
birthday with an album already started."
"Can I barrow your phone a second. I have a few friends I need to call." Ginny
asked
Marcus handed Ginny his phone and watched her dial.
"Hey Lin, can you possibly get those albums together for me? I promise I'll
help you develop when we get back to school.....Thank you Lin, your the
best.....Yeah I guess, it's a friends phone. His name is Marcus.....Ok, I gotta
go.....Bye."
Ginny hung up and grinned at Hermione and her brother.
"That is go ing to be one hell of a gift Gin." Ron laughed.
"So build him a box full of different size frames. Your good with your hands
brother. Marcus, thank you."
The boy nodded and frowned. Then Ginny gave the back story on Colin Creevy. The
girl had a point. Anything that helped Harry remember who he was, was a good
thing.
"Hermione, you can gift him with the charms to resize the photos and the
frames." Ginny grinned "Oh look, we've arrived. Lets catch up. I'm excited."
The Gang followed the new family into a children's clothing shop. The look of
wonder on Emilie's face was priceless as she starred around the store.
"Welcome. How can I help you?"
"We adopted Emi this afternoon and she has almost nothing. I'm going to turn
her over to you and her Aunts. Money is no object. " Harry grinned
"Oh the fun we are going to have! Emi, ready to shop till you drop?" The clerk
asked
"Yes Ms.-"
"Monica. Lets figure out your sizes and go from there. Are you two ready?"
Hermione and Ginny nodded and introduced themselves before letting loose. Very
quickly pajamas were picked out along with panties and socks. Those were handed
to Severus who was the one standing closest. Then came the outfits. Jumpers,
tee shirts, long sleeve tee shirts, skirts, dresses; you name it they had it.
Harry quickly realized that all of them were on a mission and they wouldn't be
stopped.
Draco and Marcus kept eyeing outfits; they too joined the girls. Harry just
stood there holding clothing at a loss.
"Ok, which aunt would you like to take with you?" The clerk finally asked after
half hour
"Auntie Gin. Daddy can you please hold my shoes?"
Harry nodded and took the offered sandals. Ginny then put the outfits in piles
of 7 and the walked into the nearest changing room. For the next hour Emilie
put on a mini fashion show as she tried everything on. She was having fun,
Harry realized, bring a girl. It warmed his heart to know that she had been so
readily excepted into the family. It made if feel right.
After an hour and a half Harry had 5 pairs of jeans, 2 coats, 7 tee shirts, 3
skirts, 5 jumpers, 5 sweatshirts, 7 sets of pajamas, 12 pairs of panties and
socks. 3 sweater dresses, 3 sun dresses, and 5 pairs of leggings, 3 pairs of
sandals, a pair of slippers and a dressing gown, and a bathing suit.
"So now all that's left is a hat scarf and gloves. Wellington boots, snow
boots, and 2 pairs of sneakers." Harry laughed
"And a backpack daddy. Auntie Gin, hair bows."
Ginny laughed and went to help pick out hair bows. Yes Emilie did need the
girls because this was way out of his comfort zone. When the hair bows were
added to the pile, the clerk rang everything up then told Emilie to pick an
outfit. She chose a denim skirt like Ginny's and a pink tank top like
Hermione's, so Harry handed her the brown sandals.
"385.72 sir."
Emilie's mouth dropped open as Harry slid his card without hesitation.
"Go change Emi. We have a lot to do yet."
The child then spun around and marched back into the changing room. Within
minutes she rejoined the group. Harry smiled as Hermione picked up the bags. It
was Draco who picked the girl up and hugged her tight. It was Draco who took
the old clothes and handed them to the clerk.
"Into the bin!" Emilie giggled
With a laugh the clerk tossed the old stuff into the bin with a flourish. Harry
couldn't help but shake his head at the girls enthusiasm.
"Marcus you lead the way. We all know that you know London better then anyone."
He laughed
Marcus gave a sweeping now and led the way out of the shop. For the next
several hours they shopped. Even poor Severus was roped into new clothing. They
were weighed down with bags, even after they shank things down. They had even
gotten Emilie a trunk and an overnight bag along with her backpack.
By the time supper rolled around they were all exhausted. Severus chose a small
Italian place close to the hotel. Even Emilie was fading fast.
"Grand dad, can I stay with you tonight?" She asked sleepily
"That will be just fine. I will bring you back tomorrow just before supper.
That way the things that didn't get done today can get done tomorrow."
Emilie nodded and sat back in her chair. She had ordered a side salad and a
slice of cheese pizza, which she quickly devoured. Harry was impressed only
because the slice of pizza was so big.
"Dud, you really should think about a diet." Harry said gently
"I just love junk food too much."
"Then it's going to be forced. Do you want your magic back or no?"
Dudley sat quietly thinking about how his life would drastically change, then
he nodded. Harry shook his hand and signaled the waitress. When the bill was
settled, they gathered their bags and made their way back to the hotel.
When they walked in they nearly ran into Edwin who was making his way out.
"Mother told me. Thank you."
"She's just a child Eddie." Harry shrugged
"But I couldn't handle it. I couldn't be the father that she needed.-"
"We will talk tomorrow. Bring coffee. Good night. Emi we still have to get to
Diagon Alley yet."
"Not today. Too tired."
Edwin shook his head and regarded the child he had helped create.
"I'm sorry Emilie Jane."
"I understand. I have a family who wants me now. So if daddy will get a move
on, grand dad and I can go so I can sleep! I mean really!"
Edwin held up his hands and waved good night before walking away. The group
then continued on their way to the room. All they wanted was to sit down and
take a nice long break. But they had promises to keep.
When they entered the room Draco and Hermione quickly enlarged bags and
separated them out. He dug thru all of Emilies things and quickly found what he
needed. Without much thought he packed Emilie's bag and handed it to Severus.
Then he located the mans bags and shrunk them into one.
"I think that's it. To me Emi."
Emilie reached out to Draco and gave him hugs and kisses. Harry was next, then
everyone else. By the time she was passed back to Severus the man was grinning
at them.
"See you tomorrow evening. Have fun. Robes please."
Harry draped the mans teaching robes over his arm and watched as they left the
room. He was tired, too tired to go out but he was going to anyway.
As he sat down to help go thru bags he watched Draco. The blond was focusing on
Emilie's trunk, removing tags and folding clothes. It surprised him at how
quickly Draco and Emilie bonded. It was almost how a child bonds to their
mother, but that he was going to keep to himself.
Focusing back on his and Draco's things, Harry wondered when something else was
going to happen. He wondered when life would change again.
"Here, I need to talk to you privately."
Harry looked up at Draco and handed him his stack of clothing. The Gang watched
as the pair moved into their room and closed the door.
"Charms please. They have their ears pressed." Draco said softly
"Do not!" Ginny snapped
Harry just shook his head and quickly cast the charms. Draco then pulled a
letter out of his pocket and handed it to Harry.
"Severus gave this to me while when you were in the changing room. It's from my
mother. Since we are what we are, I can't make this choice on my own. It's
ours."
"Emilie-"
"I agreed with you. Please read the letter."
{My Dearest Dragon,
I will get right to the chase because I do not have time. Because Lucius is now
out of Azkaban I am in hiding. As you know your sister, Paige Christine, was
born May 15 and he is not pleased. The reason that Malfoy heirs are male is
because of a prophecy. The females were killed at birth to keep it from coming
to pass. I know nothing more of it, I'm sorry. I will be bringing Paige to you
at Hogwarts. I fear that with you is the only place she is safe.
I love you my dragon,
Mum}
"Of course. No need to ask. Dray, come here."
Draco went into Harry's arms and did the only thing he could think to do, he
wept. To his credit Harry just held on. The love that they shared was something
that no one could touch and everyone could feel. When Draco pulled back, he
whipped his face on his shirt and smiled.
"What would you like me to do love? I can have the baby here by weeks end. I'll
give Narcissa an emergency port key. It will bring her straight to us if she's
in trouble."
"I'd like that. Paige will be 5 weeks old. That's alot of work Harry."
"And we've got each other. Now tomorrow everyone out by noon, we will write
marriage contract, go shopping for Paige and get married."
Draco nodded and grinned. As long ad he had this man everything was going to be
alright. When Harry got up from the floor Draco watched him, what was he on
about now. Harry pulled out the gothic cross that caught his eye in one of the
Wizarding stores they had passed. Then came a sheet of parchment and a never
out quill. Quickly he began to write. Upon finishing Harry handed the letter to
Draco and went to start the shower.
{Dear Ms.Black,
The prophecy you spoke of has already come to pass. I am the heir of all and I
love your son more then comprehension. Within the next 24 hours we will be
completing our marriage contract and combining our houses. Meet us at Gringotts
at 9am June 24. Ask for Griphook. You will have as long as you need. We would
like to adopt Paige formally to ensure her total safety. Enclosed is an
emergency port key, it will bring you to wherever we are shall the need arise.
Regards
Harrison J. Malfoy-Potter}
Draco just sat there staring at the joined name like he couldn't properly read
it. Malfoy-Potter, their name.
"Alright love?" Harry asked softly
"Yeah. I'm just trying to make the name change compute. Really?"
"Yeah. I love you Draco. Everything that I have is already yours; the good, the
bad, and the ugly. The marriage contract is a formality. As soon as we sign it,
it's done. Yes we will have the big wedding. After Hogwarts. I want all of you;
the good, the bad, and the ugly. So by weeks end, will you marry me?"
"Can we sign in front of Mum?"
"If you wish to."
Draco nodded and handed the letter back to Harry. He watched as Harry held both
the letter and the portkey in his hands and closed his eyes. Then without
warning, both were just gone.
"She has them. Come, we have promises to keep."
Draco followed Harry into the bathroom wondering if watching Harry preform
spontaneous magic would ever get old.
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The next morning dawned with no hang over cures or pepper up. Once again it was
Harry who was hurting the least so he ventured out for coffee.
The mid morning was beautiful. It was sunny with a slight breeze and Harry knew
that things were about to change. He stood in the Starbucks not a block from
the hotel waiting for his order when Narcissa appeared at his side. She was
clutching the screaming baby to her and breathing heavy.
"He found me." She said weakly
"Alright. Deep breaths. Calm down. Your safe with me. I will not allow anything
to happen to you. Deep breaths Narcissa."
Narcissa leaned into Harry and got herself under control. He had found her. How
did he find her? She had been so careful to cover her tracks.
"Sit down here. I'm going to get you a very large cup of tea. Then you are
coming with me. May I hold Paige?"
Narcissa sat down as she was told and allowed Harry to take the screaming child
from her arms. She was being stared at she realized and was very uncomfortable.
"Yes I'm Harry Potter. Please stop stating. She is my boyfriends mother. Mind
your own. Go on now. Shit. Cassi, take Paige and stand behind me. He's coming."
"What in the bloody hell are you going to do?!"
"Watch and learn."
Lucius yanked the door of the coffee shop as he walked inside. The muggles
ducked and ran for cover, wisely not saying a word.
"You!" Lucius snapped
"Yeah, me. I will not allow you near them. The prophecy has already come to
pass. You are wasting your time."
"Explain! Now!"
"No decorum at all. Azkaban was not kind to you Malfoy. I am The Heir of All,
Draco is the Heir if The House of Bad Faith. We went from one extreme to the
other when he nearly died on my front lawn 2 days ago. I can't live without him
and I don't plan to."
"Narcissa, we are going. Come."
Narcissa stood behind Harry and pulled herself up to her full 5'2 height. She
pulled all her pureblood training to the forefront and squared her shoulders.
"No."
The look of pure rage filled Lucius' eyes as his face began to go red. He
pulled his wand and snarled. Harry just stood there with his arms crossed
smirking at the man who was losing everything.
"I will not allow you to touch her. Either of them. Now you need to go before I
get angry."
"You are nothing but a spoiled brat Potter!"
"No, I am everything but. You have no idea what I am capable of Malfoy, no one
does. I didn't destroy Voldemort with magic, I did it with poison."
"What?"
"Something I created just for him. Now it's time for you to go. I have a blond
with a hang over waiting for his coffee, the most brilliant witch of the
century, one of the most vindictive females I know pitty is I made her that
way, and a wizard with a mind so quick he'd make your head spin. You want them
and me up your pompous ass?"
"Doesn't sound pleasant."
"Indeed. Just go. We already bested you once, when we meet again you'll be
humiliated publicly. Must I force you, Im not sure where you'll land."
"Fine. But this isn't over."
"No, I have a marriage contract to sign, then it will be over. Oh how the proud
will fall."
Lucius sneered and was gone with a loud crack. Harry sagged with relief and
slid down the bar he was leaning on. Narcissa knelt beside him, taking his hand
in her own. He was just a boy, not even 16 yet and he had already faced one
evil. She admired him for is strength, for his courage, and his nerve.
"Why can't I have a normal year? Is a little bit of peace too much to ask for?
Is it?" Harry whispered
"No I don't think it is. Nor is it selfish. Now come, the blond you spoke of is
my son and I'd like to see him."
"Hermione may have a sun dress, we go out for breakfast."
"My trunk is in my pocket. The girls can help me blend in. I know I stick out
like a sore thumb."
Harry laughed and nodded as he pulled himself to his feet.
"You talked that bloke down! That was amazing!" The cashier squeaked
"Magic would've been so cool though!" A boy of 13 exclaimed
Harry winked at Narcissa who smirked in return. Harry crossed the shop and sat
across from the boy.
"One of the first spells I was taught is used for levitation. It's a very
simple charm yes, but the uses for it are endless. Now see my coffee there?"
"Yeah."
"Watch."
Harry looked over at his coffee cup and it started to float to him. The boys
eyes went wide and his mouth hung open.
"That's a bit lazy, yes. Now if I were to take this wrapper and transfigure it.
It would be something totally different. Like a pen."
Harry ran his fingers over the wrapper and changed it into a fountain pen.
"What's your favorite color?"
"Green."
"Let me see your hat."
The boy handed Harry his hat and watched as it tuned emerald green.
"Wicked! I wanted it green! They were sold out! Thanks!"
"Your welcome. But you see all other witches and wizards need wands." Harry
said as he pulled his wand from his pocket and set it on the table "I don't."
"Why?" A gentlemen asked behind him
"Harrison James Malfoy-Potter, that is enough." Narcissa said firmly
"It is. We have to go. God I'm going to get an ear full."
"No your not, you have his mummy."
Harry nodded and collected the coffee before leading Narcissa out of the shop.
They walked back to the hotel in silence, neither really knowing what to say.
Harry was about to gain a mother and he really didn't know how he felt about
it. Then there was the fact that he was about to gain another daughter, an
infant. He knew jack shit about infants. There were far too many questions
going around in his head and not enough coffee in his system.
"Shh, they all went back to sleep. Let me set this down and I'll point you to
Draco."
Harry set the coffee down and collected Paige. He then led Narcissa across the
room and stopped at the bedroom door.
"He's in there. I'll wait out here. He misses you."
"Thank you Harry, for everything."
Harry just smiled and sat down in the empty chair. He lay Paige on his chest
and reclined back. She smelt like heaven, soft and sweet. She was so tiny yet
so beautiful. He couldn't help but kiss the top of her little head and smile.
That's the sight that greeted Draco as he stepped out of the bedroom.
"I think I just fell in love all over again mum. Merlin,"
"She's yours now dragon. Lets get hang over cures and then I will explain."
Draco watched as his mother pulled her trunk from her pocket and enlarged it.
Quickly she pulled out the 7 bottles of hang over cure and a bottle of pain
potion. She then closed the lid and sat atop it, sipping the tea Harry had
gotten her. She liked it black and strong, she sighed.
"This is actually a really good cup of tea Harry, thank you." She said with a
smirk
Draco actually choked on his coffee. Harry just grinned as he adjusted his grip
on the infant he wasn't going to give up anytime soon.
"Will you wake the others please? I need Moines help and she needs her coffee
first. We all started smuggling coffee into Hogwarts third year. I have a 10
cup percolator in my trunk."
"Oh Slytherin too. I need that jolt of caffeine in the morning."
"Exactly. Good morning Mrs-"
"Please Hermione, call me Narcissa. Good morning. Coffees there dear."
Hermione nodded and focused on her coffee. After 3 good sips she looked up at
Harry and blinked rapidly.
"Harry, baby."
"This is Paige Christine, Draco's baby sister." Harry grinned "She's beautiful.
Come see."
Hermione crossed to Harry and knelt beside the chair.
"She really is. Oh I've just fallen in love."
"With whom - Harry why do you have a baby?" Ron mumbled
"Mate get your coffee and wake up yeah."
And that's how the next 20 minutes or so went. Narcissa watched as each member
of the group woke up several different shades of grumpy and B line for the
coffee. It was more fun to watch then a match between Gryffindor and Slytherin.
Without a word, she stood and got into her trunk again for the baby's bag. It
was nearly time for Paige to eat and she would let everyone know shortly.
"Is it safe now to tell my story? Yes. Last night Harry sent me an emergency
portkey. It would take me directly to him if need be. Well I appeared in
Starbucks this morning, Lucius right on my tail. I don't even know how he found
me that quickly."
"You faced off with my father this morning too?" Draco asked
"Talked him down actually. I'd love to know how you did that."
"Calming charms. Every time moved my hand. Then I reminded him whom I had at my
disposal, that scared him."
"Well, he left. It's not over. Not by any means, no. But for now. I still need
you both to take Paige. Lucius gifted me with a nasty curse that can't be
stopped. Severus has supplied me with enough potions to get my affairs in
order. By the time Hogwarts starts, I will be dead. No Harry, this is even
beyond you dear. I have excepted it, but I don't have to like it. It's called
the walking dead. I was meant to die 2 weeks ago, but Severus as I said has
been helping me."
"The curse is like pouring acid on something. It works from the inside out. I
researched it because it sounded like it could be used for Voldemort. Sometimes
it sucks to be me!" Hermione huffed "I'm sorry. -"
"No Hermione, it makes you human to feel that strongly. You have a true thirst
for knowledge that can not be quenched. It is true what is said about you, you
are truly the brightest witch in the last century. It will take you where ever
your heart desires."
"I want to be on the board of governors for Hogwarts. Revise what's taught. I
think that a primary school should be opened in hogsmead. Anyone who is to get
a Hogwarts letter should attend there starting at 7. There is so much that I
had to learn on my own as a muggle born that Wizarding children already knew.
It's not fair to them."
"Your right. I'll back that." Narcissa smirked
"As will I." Harry nodded
"As will I." Ginny, Ron, and Draco laughed
Hermione sat there in a state of shock as she was really heard for the first
time. She leg a few tears escape as a small idea took hold in the heads of
others. It was about the education that they were offered and what they chose
to do with it.
"She's going to be up soon. Everyone is awake. Boys and girls, showers. Dudley,
ladies first. Then Harry and Draco. They have a marriage contract to write,
which shouldn't take long. By the time showers are finished, my son will be
married. Thank God it's not the Perkins cow. Oh she is so stupid and annoying."
"Finally someone who agrees with me!" Ginny and Hermione laughed making
Narcissa smile
"You coming with me or that way?" Ginny asked
"I'll just come with you. That way Harry and Draco can shower too. I'm excited!
I get to revise my first marriage contract!"
"You shower together?" Ron asked
"No. What we do is take up less bathroom time. Most of the time we talk the
whole time. Then there's outfits that need to be picked out. We are the same
size, tons of options. Then hair and make up. It takes alot of time." Ginny
laughed
"So yesterday you went first so it's my turn. You get to pick out outfits and
shoes. I have a feeling baby shopping is in order."
"We shopped for Emilie yesterday!" Marcus laughed
"No stupid, Paige!" Ginny snapped
"Emilie?" Narcissa asked
"Edwin Monroe's daughter." Draco supplied "Is now our daughter. Her grandmother
signed her over without a thought. She asked Severus if she could stay with him
last night."
"And he let her?"
"Yes. She calls him grand dad."
"Shut up Draco!"
Everyone turned as Severus and Emilie walked thru the door. The man was in a
pair of jeans and a light weight navy blue sweater. Narcissa just blinked
rapidly. Then she noticed the mark was gone.
"Who in the hell are you and what have you done with Severus Snape?" Narcissa
laughed
"He's on vacation. She wanted to come home."
"Hogwarts is brilliant but the headmaster gives me the creeps. Every time grand
dad went to show me something that man was right there. We had breakfast in the
apartment and snuck out the back. We had a walk around the Black Lake. I met
Hagrid and fang. I like fang."
Emilie then quietly approached Harry and looked at the sleeping baby on his
chest.
"She's so pretty. Daddy, is she going to stay too?" She whispered
"She is. This is Paige, soon she will be your sister. Your last name is going
to change too."
"You and papa are getting married right?"
"Yes. Then we need to pick a house. You can have your own room to escape to."
"I'd like that. Paige, pretty name for a pretty girl. Are we going shopping
again?"
"Yes."
"Can I go see grand mum Molly maybe?"
Harry laughed and leaned over to kiss the girls head. He really couldn't blame
her tho, she was still shopped out from yesterday.
"See that women there? That's papa's mum. Go say hello."
Emilie gave Harry a quick hug then went and introduced herself to Narcissa.
Very quickly they became very involved with each other and Severus ended up
taking Paige for her feeding. Knowing that everything was going to be just
fine, Harry led Draco into the bedroom and quickly put charms up.
"It has been a very very long morning. Come here please." Harry sighed
Draco complied and found himself wrapped in strong arms. He sank into the
comfort, closing his eyes. So many things were happening very fast and he
wasn't sure if he could handle it all.
"I'm getting nervous Harrison. I have so many what ifs that I can't see
straight. I'm starting to doubt myself and I don't like it." Draco whispered
"I'm not going to change my mind. Even if we don't do the marriage contract I
am still going to love you. I'm always going to love you. Never question that.
Yes, we skipped a few steps, but we will be ok. Just remember to talk to me ok.
Communication is key love."
Draco nodded and pulled back slightly. Harry smirked and kissed Draco firmly on
the lips. But the kiss didn't deepen this time, it was meant to reassure.
"Let move this conversation to the shower. We can multi task too. So lets show
the girls how its really done." Harry laughed
Draco nodded and was surprised by the fact that they actually carried on a full
conversation. They talked about everything that they were dealing with, what
was coming, being good parents, the marriage contract. Even as they got dressed
and brushed their teeth they talked. It was the intimacy in to that got Draco
and suddenly he just knew they were going to be just fine.
When they walked back into the living room Severus had the sleeping baby on his
chest and looked totally content to just sit there. Harry had never seen him
more content In his entire life.
"I use to hold you like this at Order meetings. No one would be able to settle
you, no matter what they tried. Sick of hearing you scream, I told your mother
to give you to me. We walked for maybe two minutes and you were fast asleep. I
refused to let anyone have you until the meeting was over. And that's how every
meeting went from the time you were a week old until 2 nights before your
parents died."
"Why you though?"
"Severus has a way with children actually. He likes to hide it at school. Draco
was the same way." Narcissa smiled
"Well Dad, lucky me."
"Apparently so. I haven't held an infant since Draco started to crawl. I miss
it. I really do. Legal guardian. He calls me Dad."
"You have a son Severus. The Dark Lord missed."
"It wasn't the Dark Lord whom took that from me Cassi, it was Dumbledore. Then
he killed my wife. Regan, remember her."
"I'm sorry old friend. I meant no harm."
"I know. I didn't mean to snap. It will always hurt."
Harry looked down at his sneakers and sighed. The man he needed so much had
lost just ad much as he had.
"She was 4 months pregnant at the time. We had just found out we would be
having a boy. We named him Xavier Alexander. 3 days later I lost them both.
Then Lilly and Alice announced they were expecting. It killed me. He made it
look like a Death Eater attack. Harrison I'm not perfect, but I will be the
best father I can. I'm honored that you call me Dad, it means alot to me."
Harry crossed the room and took Paige from the man handing her gently to
Hermione. He then pulled Severus to his feet and buried himself in his arms.
Severus returned the embrace without hesitation. Then the others got in on it.
Soon everyone but Peirs and Dudley were showing him that they cared.
"Oh what did I do to deserve such love?" Severus mumbled
"You lived Dad. You lived." Harry mumbled in reply "Alright you lot, leave
off."
Everyone stepped away, allowing Harry to let go. The hugs and affection Severus
was starting to get use to. It made him feel almost human.
"Dray."
Draco moved into Harry's arms with a shrug. Narcissa watched as they had a
whispered conversation, they looked like they were almost hugging. It was odd
to see Draco I except any kind of affection, he wasn't too big on it. Even she
was use to an occasional hug, but this morning he had put his head in her lap
and lay there for a few minutes. She loved it. It seemed like Harry was big on
affection and it was rubbing off on her son.
When they broke apart Harry went to Severus and took the same pose. Narcissa
wondered what in the hell was going on with the men in her life. Whatever was
said made the normally stoic man wrap Harry in a fierce hug.
Then it clicked. They had asked him if they could have the name Xavier
Alexander. Now Narcissa felt the need to hug all three men. And she knew that
her first grandson would have a very strong name.
"Alright. You two refill your cups and lets do this. I have it written out
already from the contacts in the genealogy books. It really is quite simple.
And because I know both of you so well, I don't think I'm too far off the mark.
Severus, it's a very strong name. Thank you." Hermione said
"Thank you. I'm honored again. But I'm not going to sulk this time. He's going
to pay for it and I'm going to watch."
Harry was going to stay well away from that one. He then sat down on the sofa
with Draco, just like the day before and they started to read. Narcissa gave
Severus a questioning look only to get a shrug in return. The boys had become
quite close on the last 3 days and she wanted to know how.
"He nearly died on Harry's aunt and uncles front lawn. Harry was denied help
and saved his life in his own, Marcus' mother who is a muggle doctor assisting.
When I got there all that could be done had been done and Draco was stable. I
begged the castle to let me out, it did."
"Potions and all?"
"Yes. I'm assuming that you brewed those yourself Harrison?"
"Yes in moaning myrtles loo. She likes the compony and helped me keep everyone
out. I could've gone down to the chamber, but I never had that kind of time. I
brewed for a month straight."
Harry then turned his attention back to the contract missing the looks they
were all giving him. It was perfect, the contract. It was full integration of
both houses, the house of Black included. It stated that all family/major
decisions were to be made jointly, they were equals, that the family name would
now be Malfoy-Potter and they should be called such. The contract stated that
everything from here on in belonged to them both. It was also a life long
contract.
"Can I have a pen please?" Draco asked "Mum will you sign as my witness?
Severus as Harry's?"
Severus handed over the pen that was on the table then snatched the contract
off Draco's lap. He sat on the floor beside Narcissa's trunk and together they
read.
"You Ms.Granger do very good work." Narcissa praised
"Thank you. You should read my marriage contract."
"Yeah, it's something alright. In a good way though. Are you nearly done?" Ron
laughed
"I am done. I just need it proof read. Then I need to get my nerves under
control. Then we need to get our parents to agree."
Harry started laughing. They were serious. His best friends finally realized
that they couldn't live without each other and had jumped head first into
writing a marriage contract. But leave it to Hermione to cross all her T's and
dot all her I's before going thru with it.
"Parents are going to be the hard part. But I can honestly say I've loved you
for a very long time. Just took me awhile to get my head out my ass and admit
it." Ron stated
"I would be more then happy to read it Hermione. From what I can tell you have
a gift for it and that man does love you. You lot have what most contracts
don't. You love each other. Pureblood marriages are arranged." Narcissa stated
"That is dreadful! Thank you Narcissa."
Severus handed Draco back the contract with a nod. Both boys signed without
hesitation and handed it back to Severus. Both adults then signed and the
contract vanished with a flash. Harry then sat back and pulled Draco with him,
wrapping his arms around his waist. Content wouldn't even cover it. Both boys
were smiling softly, eyes closed, fingers laced together. Narcissa had never
seen her son so happy in all of her life or his. She watched as Emilie crawled
up beside the boys and cuddled in close.
"So it's forever now?" She whispered
"Yup." Draco laughed
"Hermione, I'm going to give them Paige. We need a picture." Narcissa said
Hermione got out the camera and smiled. Her best friend was married, she was
having a hard time wrapping her head around it. After she snapped the photo,
she stomped her foot in true Hermione fashion as she struggled with her
emotions.
"You guys are horrible!" She cried
Severus took pitty on the poor girl and allowed her to sit on his knee and cry
on his shoulder until she got herself under control.
"I'm hungry." Harry stated "Mi how much have we spent?"
"About 10 grand. Here's the houses. I know for a fact that no ones stepped foot
in Potter Manor for 20 years. But it's beautiful."
"Narcissa are you coming with us?"
Narcissa looked up at Harry slightly confused.
"I want you safe and comfortable. That's why I ask."
"That would be fantastic Harry, thank you."
Harry started looking at the manor thinking it was perfect. It was large, had
plenty of space, and it was beautiful. Draco gave a slight nod and it was done.
"Severus can you set it up with Griphook so we can go see it? We will need it
ready by the end if next week."
"I can do that. Lunch is a good idea I think. Then to the Weasley's. Emi, go
put three days worth of clothing in your overnight bag."
"Your trunk is in our room. Don't forget your toothbrush." Draco said "Please
put your dirty clothes in the hamper Emilie Jane!"
"Yes Papa!"
Draco just shook his head and settled back into Harry's arms with Paige on his
chest. He knew he should get up, but he didn't really want to.
"I'm going to run to Gringotts. Meet you at The Keep in an hour?" Severus said
softly
Harry nodded. That got everyone else moving who wasn't ready to go. Around the
small family chaos ensued and they couldn't care less. The only one paying them
any attention was Narcissa and she was content to just watch. They exchanged I
love you's and a soft kiss before Harry extracted himself from behind Draco and
disappeared to help Emilie.
"You are a changed man Draco Thomas. I am very proud of you." Narcissa said
gently
"I love you mummy."
Narcissa sat down beside her son and leaned into him. This kind of affection
they shared often while at home only when Lucius was away. They would just sit
in front of the fire and lean into each other, enjoying the comfort. It had
been quite some time since she had heard him say he loved her, but she was more
then glad to hear it now. She missed her son greatly and was grateful that she
would get to spend what time she had left with him.
After a short while, Harry and Emilie returned, sitting down on the sofa with
them. They really had to get going if they were going to meet Severus on time.
"You can come back for your things! We are going to be late if you don't hurry
up!" Harry finally hollered
Narcissa stood and felt magic wash over her, Harry was at it again. When she
looked down she gave a small laugh. She was now in a long sleeves, long black
cotton dress with an open knit dove gray duster and a dove gray pair of flats.
Ginny then took control and pulled her hair into a simple pony tail. Now she
would no longer stick out like a sore thumb. When everyone was ready they made
their way out of the hotel and onto the street.
They walked slowly, Draco still had Paige in his arms, Emilie between himself
and Harry. He looked down and realized what she was wearing and how she looked
hadn't registered on his he'd before now. She was in jeans and a navy blue tee
shit with a white cardigan over top, white sneakers on her feet. Severus had
put her hair in pig tails with white bows. She looked so much better then she
did yesterday.
"We are just going to The Keep to eat." Draco said firmly
"Grand dad and I talked of it already. I'm ok with it. We both like the food
there."
Harry gave a court nod and they entered the pub and spotted Severus. He had
gotten them all coffee and Emilie a lemonaide. When they were all seated the
food was brought out and they tucked in eagerly.
"The keys."
Severus handed Harry a set of keys and went back to his lunch. Harry just
starred at the keys like he was trying to figure out what they were.
"Harry, alright?" Draco asked
"House keys." Harry whispered
Draco nodded and set down his knife and fork. He had no idea what Harry was on
about, he'd just have to wait this one out. Bit he noticed Ron, Hermione, and
Ginny were all smiling at him, that only made it odder.
"I was never really wanted at the Dursley's. If I didn't make it to the house
by the time the street lamps came on, I was locked out. I never thought of it
as home, I've never called any place home. We have a home."
Draco nodded and grinned along with the others. Now he got it and fully
understood why Harry was so bloody happy. He saw Rosemary looking at Emilie in
total shock, like she had never seen her before. It made him a little uneasy to
see the women, but she couldn't take the child back.
When she approached the table her eyes narrowed for a split second before she
stopped beside Harry's chair.
"Back again I see. How is everything this afternoon?"
"Wonderful thank you." Harry said
"And Emilie Jane how are you?"
"Very well thank you. Are you well? You had a bit of a headache yesterday."
The women just stood there for a second as if the child had never spoken to her
before. Draco was trying not to smirk.
"A good nights rest sorted it out thank you. You have impeccable manors."
"You taught me well. You speak to your elders respectfully. You do not talk
back. You answer truthfully and honestly."
"Very good. Well done. You look so pretty too. I will be honest boys, your
doing a very good job."
"She's a good kid. We know teenage junk that is coming far too soon. But she is
more then worth it. Now, we have so much to do today. We need to get going.
Thank you Ms.Rosemary." Harry laughed
"I would like to walk with Nana Cassi please."
"Oh yes please!" Narcissa laughed.
The group bid their good byes and went out into the street. They broke up into
groups of 3 and 4 and spread out. After a few minutes they ducked into alley
ways and were gone.
*****
Molly looked out her kitchen window as the first crack sounded, only to stare
in shock. Ron, Hermione, Ginny and Dudley appeared first, then Severus, Marcus,
and Peirs, then Harry and Draco, and finally Narcissa and Emilie.
"Oh Merlin! You lit look fantastic! I have missed you kids!"
Molly rushed across the yard and pulled Ron and Ginny into a hug. Then Harry
was squeezed to death. Severus and Narcissa got a hand shake then she rounded
on Draco. Eyes wide he passed Paige off to Harry and waited. He was going to
take whatever it was the women had to dish out.
"It's no matter now. Welcome to the family dear!"
Molly pulled the blond to her and hugged him tightly, which he returned. When
she pulled back her eyes fell on Emilie.
"Well dear, you too. Are you trying to escape something?"
"Yes, baby shopping. Nana Cassi and grand dad are even going. Can I stay here?
Please grand mum Molly?"
Harry watched the women melt into a puddle of goo as she picked the girl up and
held her close. It was the grand mum part that melted the women and with most
of her kids grown she was lonely.
"I would also like a privet word Molly if I could. I desperately need
guidance." Narcissa said softly "This is Paige. The boys will be adopting her
as well. Lucius hit me with Walking Dead."
Molly set Emilie down and gathered Narcissa in her arms. Draco had never seen
his mother weak, but her she was safe and allowed herself to break. Molly just
held on and let the woman sob.
"Harry put the kettle on please dear. Ron, take Emilie up to Charlie's room so
she can put her bag down. Come along dear, lets get you a spot of tea and we
will talk. I'm going to want to see that baby too, so don't go far."
Draco just shook his head and followed the others into the house. He stood
beside Harry, once again holding Paige as Harry put the kettle on for tea.
"I'm going to go get the Grangers. This can all be handled now, that way
there's no pins and needles. Why can't I get enough of you?" Harry whispered
"Why can't I?" Draco replied
"Just us tonight. Promise. We need some time to ourselves. We haven't been
alone."
"I agree. Molly, may Paige and I stay here?" Narcissa nosed in
Harry turned and noticed that part of their conversation wasn't all that
privet.
"You may for as long as you need. Fred told me about the tattoo Ginny, it's to
warm for a sweater. Let me see."
Ginny sneered and took her sweater off. Molly inspected the tattoo and sighed.
"It's actually lovly. Not that I agree with it, but it's done. You and Severus
have people to collect Harry. Your not -"
"Heavens no!" Hermione snapped
"I just have to wait then. Draco dear let me see that beautiful little girl."
Draco handed Paige off to Molly and sighed. He wanted to go with Harry but knew
it would be easier if he stayed here.
"Outside with you lot! Go on! Severus, make sure he doesn't do anything
stupid.-"
"Molly, how much hit the paper?"
"All of it. A friend from the prophet floo'd about the marriage contract. Oh,
that's why the Grangers are needed. Cassi, am I getting this right?"
"Yes, I've read it as well. They did a very good job, well Hermione did. She
wrote Harry and Draco's as well. How long had they been working on it?"
"Over a year." Harry answered
Molly seemed to sink into her own thoughts at that point. Harry took the delay
as an opportunity to hold Draco some more. As he wrapped his arms around his
husband - As soon as the thought registered Harry went very still.
"Harry?" Draco whispered
Harry just shook his head and settled back into the embrace. Molly then looked
over at them to ask their opinion and let her mouth drop open. The question
never came out. Harry grinned.
"Let them. He fell in love with her before first year ended. They fit."
"So do you apparently. When have you found time to talk to each other?" Molly
asked
"Mum, remember you asked. In the shower, every morning. It's the only place no
one can follow." Harry shrugged
The women had actually choked on their tea. Draco just laughed and shook his
head.
"You asked. We've had a lot to do over the last few days. Things are happening
fast. We're just trying to stay afloat. We found that the only way to be alone
was to escape at the same time. It just so happened to be morning showers."
Draco said
"The comment yesterday morning makes so much more sense now. Alright, say good
bye. I'll meet you outside."
The women watched as Harry kissed Draco on the cheek, mumbled something, and
went out the back door. Draco crossed his arms and just stood there.
"What's the matter dragon?"
"No clue what to do. I am completely out of my comfort zone."
"Go spend time with your daughter." Molly laughed
Draco nodded and kissed his mother before heading out the back door.
"So, Ron and Hermione. What do you think?" Molly asked Narcissa.
"Think on them, then you tell me. Watch them. Here she needs to eat."
As if on cue, Paige let out a whimper and Molly passed her over. She then went
to stand by the back door to watch her son and his best friend. They were
playing what looked like tag because he was chasing her. They were both
laughing and smiling. They had always been good together, there for each other.
They were only 15 and had been working on their contract as a couple for nearly
a year. They already knew that they wanted to spend the rest of their lives
together.
With a nod more for herself then anyone else, Molly Weasley decided that she
would sign the contract for her son.
*****
"Harry, Is Hermione in trouble?"
Mrs.Granger answered the door and jumped to the wrong conclusion. Harry smiled
as he stepped forward and kissed the women in the cheek.
"No. We have come to take you too her actually. Michael, how are you?"
"Where's Hermione? Is she ok? Who are you?"
"Severus Snape. I teach potions at Hogwarts. Hermione is fine. She would like
to see you so we are here to take you to her."
"Where are we going? Harry will I need my coat?"
"Oh bloody hell. Can we go please?" Severus sighed
"Time out. Sorry we were playing a game."
"Hermione asks alot of questions. Over the last 72 hours, we asked the
questions. She is a very brilliant young woman."
"And I use to say thank you, but I won't. She needs to find herself. I don't
even know what sizes she wears!" Mrs.Granger snapped
"That was apart of who Hermione was. She's a size 3, small on top, size 7 shoe.
Severus gave her a potion for her hair. I need to get her to the optiomitrest,
I want her eyes checked. Just come see."
The Grangers nodded and followed the instructions given. They appeared in the
sitting room of the Barrow and Harry led them thru the kitchen. Ginny had
picked shorts for today and a white tank top. The sandles Hermione had been
wearing lay forgotten in the porch. The Grangers watched as the game of tag
went on listening to their daughters laughter and shouted taunts.
"We don't know that Hermione." Mr.Granger said softly "My God she can run."
They watched as Ron caught her and spun her around, her arms went around his
neck without hesitation.
"The marriage contract I found, that's why we are here. She wants our
permutation." Mrs.Granger said
"Yes." Harry answered
They watched their daughter with the boy she was hopelessly in love with. They
had been best friends for ages. They fit together, loved each other, needed
each other. They knew if they didn't sign someone else in the room would.
"Harry what about you?"
"See the blond?"
"Very cute blond with the little girl?"
"We signed our contract this morning. Emilie is adopted. This is Narcissa,
Draco's mother."
"Draco Malfoy?"
"Malfoy-Potter now. I know exactly how Ron and Mi feel. I'm there."
The Grangers moved to sit at the table lost in thought. Severus understood that
it was never easy to let a child go. But when it came to a child's happiness
the parents selfishness took a back seat.
"Narcissa, can you get Draco for me please? I don't want them to know I'm back
yet."
Narcissa nodded and went to fetch her son.
"I can't make any big choices without Draco's agreement. I want to do something
and I can't. Dad I'm going to need you to run back to Gringotts."
"Again? I was just there. You are killing me Harry. I'm not going back till you
two move into your home and get your shit straight!"
Harry was trying very hard not to laugh as Severus tried to be intimidating and
failed. Molly just starred between the two, then shook her head. She was not
going to touch that one. Couldn't pay her too.
Draco walked in the back door and was at Harry's side within seconds. They
turned to look over paperwork on the counter, Draco nodding every now and then.
The plan Harry had going must've been a good one because Draco moved in front
of him to get a better look. Then the boy held up his hand cutting Harry off
completely.
"We need a pen." He finally said softly
Severus handed Harry his pen and went back to sulking by the fireplace. The
Grangers watched as the boys signed things and put them in different piles.
"Alright?"
"Yeah. Sometimes I wonder how you keep your thoughts straight. Merlin Harry!
That was a weeks worth of planning condensed into 10 minutes. How in the hell
do you do that?"
Draco turned around smirking, trying not to laugh.
"I don't know. Haven't figured that part out yet. They have to sign the
contract before this can be done."
"I want coffee when we get back to London. You owe me." Severus smirked
"Dad, please. Get a life."
"I have one actually. I have a son, son in law, 2 beautiful grand daughters,
and a family I never thought I'd have. And if you don't sign on Hermione's
behalf, I will."
"We had already come to that conclusion Severus, thank you. We will read it
first. Michael."
The man held out his hand to Severus, who took it.
"Rene."
"Ron! Time out! I need water!"
Hermione walked in the back door and froze. She was breathing heavy from
running, sweating slightly and was flushed. She looked healthy, Rene realized.
Then Hermione turned and whistled for the others to come in.
"Just give me a second or you'll get a sweaty hug. Move it or lose it blondie."
"And here I thought I was growing in you." Draco drawled
Hermione's wand was at Draco's nose so fast all he could do was put his hands
up.
"Got it. Moving now. Where did you put it?"
Hermione smirked and slid her wand into the pocket at the seam of her shirt.
"Necessity is the mother of invention. Why am I hungry again? We ate what an
hour ago?"
"Your stalling." Draco laughed
"They know. Let them read it." Harry said gently
Hermione nodded but before she could move Emilie shot like a fire cracker
through the kitchen.
"Daddy!"
Harry picked her up and put his finger to his lips to quiet her. Hermione then
handed the contract over and went to stand with Ron. She had gotten bolder in
her actions over the last 3 days. They held hands walking down the sidewalk.
She sat on his lap. They danced. They kissed in public. But no one but the Gang
had ever seen it. So when Ron pulled her close, she curled into his side and
closed her eyes. Harry could see Ron whispering to her, trying to calm her
down.
Molly and Narcissa had noticed too and finally got Rene to look as well. Rene
just smiled then gave Molly a nod.
"Join us please. I floo'd your father and he was so excited. He left it in my
hands. Hermione, I love you dearly child. Welcome to the Weasley's. Officially
now."
Hermione blinked rapidly and turned to Ron. He nodded with a silly grin on his
face. No one noticed Severus slip out of the room with a stack of papers in his
hand, no one but Harry.
"Mate do you have a pen?" Ron asked quietly
Harry handed off the pen, grinning like a mad man. As the last person signed
the contract, it vanished in a flash of light. It was official.
"Oh my God!" Hermione laughed "Harrys and Draco's I wrote in 2 hours. I spent
over a year writing that contract and worried over it."
"You were afraid our parents wouldn't sign. Mione, breath please. Just breath."
Ron laughed
Hermione settled back in Ron's arms and took a deep breath.
"So it will be a double wedding then? June 17, after Hogwarts. Don't you dare
think I'm going to be robbed of my weddings now because of the marriage
contracts."
"Wouldn't dream of it Mum." Harry and Ron laughed
"Good. Just so we all understand each other. The first one, my little Ronnie."
"Actually Mum, Harry was married this morning. He went first." Ron said with a
grin
"No matter what we get into Ron, I normally always go first."
"I was the first down the trap door first year." Hermione smirked
"Lockhart went first second year." Ron said
"I went first under the whomping willow."
"We took the cup at the same time." Harry whispered "I went first into the
forest second year."
"We were following spiders Harry. If you remember I didn't want to go at all."
"I killed Voldemort?"
Everyone laughed as Harry floundered. Then he was saved by Severus as the man
came thru the back door. He handed Harry an envolope and sat down.
"Do not argue with us. Do not try to push back. Congratulations." Harry said
firmly
He then handed the envolope to Hermione and waited. He and Draco had given them
a farm house just 5 miles down the road from the Barrow. It was large enough to
raise a family in when the time came.
Then Hermione pulled out the statement of the vault that was just opened in
their name. They had put a million in the vault knowing that they could more
then afford it. Both sat speechless.
"Thank you." Hermione finally whispered
"I love you. There is no thanks needed. What I do need however is a detailed
proposal to present the education board. I want you to head the school
Hermione, it was your idea. Ron will teach stupidity."
"Really? Stupidity?" Ron laughed
"Can't teach that. It just kind of happens." Severus smirked
As soon as Molly started to laugh everyone did. Hermione showed off the house
they had been given, but kept the vault to herself. Then Mr.Ganger got his
daughters attention and handed her a bank card.
"It's your trust fund. Since you were the only child among all your aunts and
uncles, your grandparents set up an account for everyone to deposit into. It
now holds 3.2 million pounds because your grandparents left everything to you.
You are very good with money so I don't worry. It should keep you well afloat
until you both find jobs or what not."
"Thank you Daddy!" Hermione cried
"Now, we still have things to do. Is everyone ready? Who's going where?"
"I'm going to stay. I asked Hermione to make a list this morning. I'm just so
very tired. I need you to sign these as well. For Paige." Narcissa sighed
"We're gunna go back to privet. It's been a very long few days." Dudley laughed
"I'm in a lot of pain. I've been pushing it. Yes Mum I have an appointment
tomorrow morning at 10am." Ginny snapped
"Could you drop us off at our house after we get our things?" Hermione asked
"I'll go with you two. I will take everyone home. Harry start transporting
everyone back to the hotel."
Harry nodded and took two at a time back to the hotel. Quickly everyone
separated to pack up their things. Ginny had asked Hermione to pack up her
things, knowing she wasn't going to be able to. By the time Severus returned,
everyone was ready to go.
"I will take Ron and Hermione first. You have Ginny's things?"
"Yes." Hermione answered
"Good. Then we will all go to privet. Alright, lets go."
Draco settled himself into Harry's arms as they waited for Severus to return.
He regarded the rag tag group of friends they had invited into their life. They
were a blast to be around, they just kinda fit into the family they had
created. He hoped they could get together again soon.
"Harry, I'm going to stay here and straighten up a bit. You won't be gone too
long. Then we can head out." He said softly
Harry nodded and kissed his hair as Severus arrived. Harry took Dudley while
Severus took Marcus and Peirs. When they landed on privet drive Harry felt a
chill run down his spine.
"Something is wrong. Dad do you feel it?"
"Yes, I do. Marcus, get your phone out. Get ready to call emergency. We are not
tangling ourselves in this one. But that's the killing curse."
"You guys feel how the air is heavy?" Harry asked
The boys nodded as they began to walk slowly up the street.
"It's what the air feels like after the killing curse is cast. The doors open.
No Dud! No! He's waiting for me. Marcus dial."
In less then 5 minutes sirens and lights filled the street. Their statements
were taken and they even an 2 witnesses claiming that they had just gotten
there. Dudley had explained that they had been in London after a long school
year letting off some steam and they were just coming back. Harry and the
others backed it up.
"Any witnesses?" The officer asked
"I'm Harry's legal guardian. I've been with them for the last 3 days." Severus
stated "Marcus, Dudley, and Peirs were there as well. Then there's the
statement from the hotel he is still staying at."
"Right, your that kid who did something or other. You've all been in London."
"Quite." Harry said flatly
Dudley turned to Harry and shrugged. With out hesitation Harry pulled him into
his arms and just held on.
"Can I keep Ulysses with me? I'm going to stay at the Anderson's."
As if on cue Ulysses flew from one of the trees by the house and landed on
Severus' arm. The cop gaped.
"What is that?"
"Ulysses is a Phenoix. Dudley, I will get us both phones tomorrow. Then you
have some choices to make."
"I don't want to be alone. Can I come with you?"
"I will do everything in my power to make that happen. You going to be
alright?"
"I don't know yet."
"That's good enough. Marcus give me your phone number. I will call in the
morning. Do you need us for anything else?"
"No. I know your telling the truth, it's all over the papers. You boys go on."
Harry nodded and hugged Dudley again. To his surprise the boy then hugged
Severus as well.
"Send Ulysses is you need us. I will be back in the morning." Severus said
gently
Dudley nodded and held out his arm for the Phenoix, who went without question.
They watched as the boys walked down the street and entered another house.
"Lets get back to the hotel. Draco is going to have a fit." Harry groaned
"I'll go get coffee. Give you boys a few."
Harry nodded as they stepped into a patch of trees and were gone.
Draco was dozing on the sofa when Harry got back to the room which was
spotless. With a smirk, Harry silently crossed the room and kelt in front of
the blond. He placed a hand on Draco's thigh and leaned in to whisper.
"I love you my Draco."
"I love you. What happened?"
"Dumbledore killed the Dursley's. Dudley is at Marcus', he has Ulysses. Severus
went to get coffee, to give us a few. Dudley asked if he could stay with us."
Draco nodded and sat up so Harry could sit with him.
"I don't mind. He will be safe with us. Do we at least have time for a snog?"
Harry nodded and pulled the blond onto his lap. There was no hesitation just
raw need. But it was slow and deep and full of unspoken promises. But it needed
to end, so slowly Harry pulled back and held Draco close.
"So I get to take you on a real date." Harry said
"No movies, no dancing. Dinner is fine. Then I just want time to ourselves."
"Deal. It's quiet."
Draco nodded and pulled himself to his feet before he could get comfortable and
fall asleep. Severus chose that moment to walk through the door.
"Lets get this over with shall we? Then I am going to the prefects bathroom for
a long soak." He said
The boys laughed as the excepted their coffees and followed Severus out the
door.
"I bid thee good night. I'm exhausted." Severus said when they reached the
street
"Go rest Dad. We will no doubt see you tomorrow."
Severus smirked and stepped into an alley as they walked past. Harry wanted to
get the shopping done as quickly as possible. He was tired himself and just
wanted to lay in bed with the man he loved. But there was too much to do to
leave the shopping till tomorrow. So they entered the first shop not really
wanted to go in at all.
Babies were expensive they were finding out quickly. They needed everything and
got it in several sizes so they wouldn't need to come back out. They picked the
palest pink they could find in a country cottage theme. They ordered the
furniture and gave the address of the manor, Emilie's as well. It would arrive
in 10 days just in time to move in.
They were in the last shop of the evening, Draco had gone in first so they
couldn't lock the doors as Harry tried to condense bags. It was a diaper shop,
one of the most important. They had chosen to use cloth diapers because not
only was it cost efficient but it meant they wouldn't have to run out for
disposables.
Harry walked in and set the bags by the counter. Draco was at the other end of
the shop with the clerk picking out what they needed. He decided to stay out of
this one and leaned on the counter.
"He looks young. Too young to have a baby. But he is dead sexy."
"Oh I agree and I don't like blonds. Can I help you?"
"No. I'm waiting for the dead sexy blond, he's my husband."
"Oh. Um."
"I agree with you. Excuse me."
Harry smirked and went to the back of the shop. He slipped his arms around
Draco's waist and just watched. Within the next few minutes, everything was
sorted out. They had enough diapers to last until Paige potty trained. And they
could always use them on the next child too.
"Three days of shopping. I think I'm shopped out until we have to take Emilie
school shopping." Draco sighed
"We have a few weeks to recover then. We need to spend tomorrow at the Manor.
It's sat empty for 20 years, who knows what will need to be done."
"I know. Hopefully not much. That's what caretakers are for. Thank you. Can we
please go now? The 11 year old is with Molly. Paige is with my mum. Silence is
a beautiful thing."
Harry laughed and collected all the bags following Draco from the shop. They
quickly made their way back to the hotel and went straight to the room.
They sat down in the middle of the living room floor and began to sort. Paige
had 2 trunks, 1 for everything she would need now and 1 for the things she
would grow in to.
It was quick work and Harry was relieved when the trunks were shut and stacked
to the side. A pram now stood beside the door and that was even a bit odd.
"Ready for supper? We can shower when we get back. Then I don't wanna leave
this room till tomorrow morning." Harry laughed
"I agree. Yeah, lets go. I'm hungry now. Maybe a walk? Something normal and
excitement free."
Harry laughed as he grabbed their coats at headed out.
As they headed down the street, Harry noticed that one of the small Wizarding
shops was still open. Pulling Draco along, Harry pulled the door open and
stepped inside.
"I was wondering when the pair of you would be in. I have been holding a gift
for you. And the Weasley boy as well. Come. Have a look."
Harry and Draco exchanged a look and followed the man into the back room. On
the work table there were 4 ring boxes that stood open.
"These are for you."
The man handed each of them a box and watched as they took them out. They were
simple platinum bands with a round onyx stone set into the center. A row of
diamond chips circled the band. They were beautiful.
"They have been in my family since Merlin. He himself in trusted us to keep the
rings safe for The Heir of All. He made them for you. I was told the heir would
be like no other before him. I knew you the first time you walked by."
"They are stunning rings sir." Draco said softly
"They are. And the others?"
The man watched as the rings were put back in the boxes, he frowned. Harry
noticed and grinned.
"I'd like to be alone if you don't mind. We haven't had much time to
ourselves."
"I understand. Now these were the Hufflepuff rings. Helga was the only one to
entrust the rings to my family."
Harry inspected the second set of rings, smiling to himself. The wedding bands
were simply gold bands. The engagement ring however was slightly more
extravagant.
"It's a 1/4 cart princess cut diamond. The scroll work along with spell work
are holding the diamond in place."
"I am honored. Thank you. How much-" Harry started
"Oh no. You owe me nothing. They are rightly yours. Come back in when you have
more time, have a look around."
"We will. Dray, ready?"
"For the record, I didn't want to come in. But I'm happy we did. Yes let's go
have dinner. Thank you."
The man bowed and they made their way out of the shop. They walked in silence
all the way to the small bistro tucked out of the way. The fact that Harry had
rings in his pocket that Merlin had forged especially for them was a little
mind boggling. They had been passed down thru one family for over a millennia
to symbolize their union. It was incredible.
As they sat down in a corner booth at the back of the restaurant, Draco felt
his nerves spike.
"Dray whats the matter?" Harry asked softly
Draco then stood and joined Harry in his booth. He wanted to be as close as
possible to him as his nerves tumbled out. Harry pulled the blond close and
just waited.
"My father and Dumbledore are going to try to over turn both marriage
contracts. Mum and Molly heard it through Arthur this evening. We need to
consummate our marriage so they can't. We have maybe 48 hours before it can be
taken before the Wizmont." Draco almost whispered
"Draco. Please relax. I won't let that happen. I love you and no one is going
to take you away from me. I promise you that."
"I'm really nervous."
"Then I'll make you forget. Give me your hand."
Draco gave Harry his left hand and watched as one of Merlin's rings was slid
onto his ring finger. He in turn did the same to Harry. It felt more real now.
"Lets get something to eat, then we will head back. We have all night."
Draco felt his stomach flip at Harry's words, now nervous and excited at the
same time. He couldn't wait to be alone with his husband.
Draco looked up with wide eyes and starred at Harry.
"Yes it is a startling thought. Husband."
"It really is. Why is that?"
Harry shrugged as their dinner arrived. They tucked in knowing that the sooner
they finished the sooner they could get out of there. Harry signaled for the
check as they set their plates aside. Honestly they both just wanted to get out
of there.
"Want to get coffee on the way back?" Harry asked
"Yeah. That would be nice. Just as long as I'm with you."
Harry grinned and took Draco's hand in his own. They walked slowly, talking
about the manor, and the move. They talked about how they hoped the girls got
along and more children would come later.
They walked into the same Starbucks Harry went to every morning, still hand in
hand.
"Good evening. 2?"
"Yes Ruby, thank you."
The clerk winked and quickly filled cups.
"How's the wee one? I was lucky enough to see the gem. What's her name?"
"Paige, she's with her mum. Emilie is with her grand mum." Harry laughed
"Beautiful names. The ball of energy who comes with your Da?"
"Yes that Emilie. She is 11."
"Got your hands full. How old are you two?"
Harry and Draco exchanged a look and smirked at the women.
"15. Both girls are adopted. See you in the morning?" Harry answered
"Yeah, I'll watch for ya! Have a good one!"
"I like her." Draco laughed
"Lucky I like you to."
Harry just shook his head and led Draco from the coffee shop. He was clam on
the outside but inside he was a ball of nerves. Everything he knew about sex
came from books. No one had ever talked to him about it. He hadn't had time to
experiment. He was nervous, there was no way around it.
As they walked into the room and locked the door, both tuned to each other
totally lost.
"Nervous wouldn't even begin to cover it." Draco laughed
"No it wouldn't. So lets just be. As I said we have all night."
Draco nodded as Harry hung their coats. They sat down on the couch and started
talking. They made a plan for the next day, knowing what they needed to get
accomplished before school started. As they talked they relaxed, cuddling
closer together as time passed. For over an hour they just talked, till Draco
lost his patients.
"Kiss me please." He said softly
Harry smiled as he kissed the man he loved deeply. He eased Draco back until he
was laying on the couch, Harry settled atop him.
Draco broke the kiss and pulled Harry's shirt over his head before tossing it
aside. Harry took the opportunity to trail kisses along Draco's jaw and neck,
earning a soft moan for his efforts.
"Skin." Draco whispered
Harry pulled Draco's shirt over his head and tossed it aside. Before Draco's
hands could begin to explore, Harry pinned them over his head with a grin.
"That's not fair." Draco moaned
"Not meant to be."
Harry kissed Draco again as pressing his hips down slightly. Draco arched up
letting out a small moan.
"Come with me."
Harry pulled back and helped Draco to his feet. They quickly entered their
bedroom and shut the door. Draco never got the chance for his nerves to
reappear, Harry never gave him the chance. He found himself pinned to the
bedroom door being kissed into oblivion.
The shower came on as Harry unbuttoned Draco's jeans and eased them down his
hips.
"I love you."Harry whispered
"I love you." Draco replied
Their lips met again as Harry kicked his own pants aside. Draco's hands tangled
in Harry's hair as he led them backwards into the shower stall. The hot water
made Draco moan into the kiss as he pulled back panting.
"I can't think straight." He whispered
"That's the point."
Draco turned in Harry's arms and turned his face into the stray. Harry wrapped
his arms around Draco's waist and tried to get some control back, until Draco
ground his bottom into him.
"Dray, don't." Harry moaned
Draco turned and found himself pinned to the shower wall. Harry kissed him
again and all thought flew out of his mind. He moaned as Harry kissed a trail
down his neck, making his way down. Before he realized what was going on, Harry
knelt on the shower floor and took his prick in his mouth.
"Holy fuck!" Draco exclaimed
Harry hummed earning him another moan. Draco was wound so tight that before he
knew it he was coming. As Harry stood he pulled the blond into another kiss.
Draco responded just how he knew he would.
"Bed I think." Harry whispered
Draco nodded as they stepped out of the shower. Harry hit them with a quick
drying charm and turned the bed down all in one go. They climbed in, Harry
settling on top of Draco once again.
"I will so everything I. My power no to hurt you. Just relax."
Draco nodded as he was kissed yet again. He felt the charms that would help
prepare him and wiggled slightly. He felt the heat rise within him again as
Harry inserted a single finger. He brought his knee a bit higher in invitation
and Harry added another finger.
"God," Draco moaned
Giving up trying to stay still, Draco pushed back wanting more. When Harry
crooked his fingers slightly and hit Draco's prostate, he arched off the bed
with a moan.
"Harry," Draco panted "please."
Harry gently removed his fingers and quickly grabbed the bottle of lube off the
nightstand. Coating himself liberally, he tossed it aside and lined himself up.
Slowly he moved forward until his head breeched the tight ring.
Taking a deep breath he waited for Draco's nod before he moved forward. Before
long he was nestled balked deep, panting from the effort.
"Holy shit." He whispered
Draco arched and moaned, Harry couldn't hold it any longer. Slowly he began to
move, adjusting his angle as he did so until Draco cried out. Within seconds
Draco was begging for more, clutching at his arms.
Picking up the pace, Harry felt climax approaching and reached down to bring
Draco with him. In less then a minute both were shouting each others names,
falling into oblivion.
Harry lowered himself to Draco and turned his face into his neck.
"Holy shit." Draco panted
Harry just nodded. He was at a total loss. There weren't words to describe what
he had just experienced. All he knew was he wanted to do it often and only with
this man ever.
Casting a quick cleaning charm, Harry rolled to the side and pulled Draco into
his arms.
"Umm. What's the time?" Draco mumbled
Harry cast a quick charm and chuckled.
"Half 9. I'm not moving. I have everything I need right here."
Draco chuckled and rolled over so he could face Harry. His husband looked
tired, yet content. So he kissed him softly and snuggled in.
"Sleep then my love. We have another full day tomorrow."
"Don't complain if you get an early wake up call."
Draco just grinned and closed his eyes. He didn't care how early he woke up as
long as he was with Harry.
***** Five *****

Author's notes: Plans
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Thin Red Line
Chapter 5 : Crashing Down to be Built Anew
Harry woke the next morning as dawn broke to a tapping at the bedroom window.
Cursing he climbed out of bed and answered. It was a Ministry owl. Not wasting
time, Harry broke the seal.
Dear Mr.Malfoy-Potters,
It has come to out attention that a partition has been filed against your
marriage contract. Since the contract has been consummated it can not be over
turned. If you could please be at the ministry by 9 am to speak with the
records department everything can be straightened out.
Regards,
Mia White
Harry sighed and put the letter aside. That didn't need his attention at
quarter till 6 in the morning. So he climbed back into bed and cuddled in close
to Draco.
"What was it?"
"Ministry owl. We have to be there at 9. Someone's tried to over turn our
contract."
Draco sighed and snuggled back in. Harry smirked and began to tease.
"You are not fair." Draco whimpered
Harry laughed slightly as Draco rolled to face him. Draco kissed him gently and
felt himself pulled in. Gently he pulled them over till Harry was on top of him
again.
"Again." Draco whispered
Harry grinned and fell into another kiss. Their lovemaking was quicker this
time need overtaking them. As they came with a shout, nothing much mattered.
"We need to get motivated. Find some breakfast and get ready to face the
ministry." Draco said softly
"I agree, even if I don't want to. Give the shower a minute. I'm not done
holding you yet."
Harry cast a cleaning charm and lay beside Draco a few minutes more. With an
huff, Harry started to move; Draco right behind him. They showered quickly,
snogging just a little bit, before dressing.
They decided to wear jeans and button down shirts, no robes. Harry's in emerald
green and Draco's dove gray, each wore a black zip hooded jacket against the
morning chill.
After picking up the clothing they left in the living room the night before,
they headed out for coffee.
They walked into the Starbucks at 7:30 startling Ruby a bit.
"Well I wasn't expecting you until nearly noon to be honest. You two are up
pretty early."
"Went to bed early. No clubs or friends last night. Or kids." Draco laughed
"Ah, I see. Here you are. Now there is a little place about half a block that
way that opens in about 20 minutes. The best breakfast I ever had. Tell them
Ruby sent you."
"Thank you we will. See you in a bit." Harry laughed
Ruby waved as they left the coffee shop and slowly headed in the direction they
were pointed in. They walked slowly hand in hand, sipping their coffee. Then
they smelt fresh baked bread and followed it.
The little bakery was just opening up and had a full menu. Both of their
stomachs gave a a rumble as they walked thru the door.
"Good morning! Ruby sent you?" The hostess laughed
"Yes. We have about an hour. We have an appointment this morning."
"Right then have a seat and we will get you sorted out. Here are your menus.
Need another coffee?"
"Yes please." Both answered
"Leave you to it then."
They shared a look and quickly focused on the menu. Harry chose a veggie
omelette while Draco decided on eggs Benedict. The service was fast, the food
was outstanding, and both decided it would likely become a favorite while in
London.
After waving good bye, they made their way back to Ruby for another coffee
before making their way to the Leaky Cauldron.
They took their time, talking as they went. Several times they stopped to look
in shop windows, admiring what was on display. This time they noticed the
sneers as they walked. Draco tried to pull away, but Harry wouldn't let him.
"No, stay with me. I'm not ashamed of you and never will be. I love you, that's
all that matters."
Draco smiled and kissed his cheek before they crossed the road to enter the
pub. When they walked in silence fell and was so think it could be cut with a
knife.
"Harry, son, how are you?!"
"Hey Tom. It's been a long few days. Very long few days."
The bar keep nodded and pointed at the stairs.
"Severus is waiting for you in the parlor. You are about to walk into an
ambush. You need back up. Lucius Malfoy and Albus Dumbledore are saying Draco's
under Imperious. Narcissa too. Their after the girls as well, Paige and Emilie.
I know better, you would never."
"No I wouldn't. What else is being said Tom?"
"That the claim that you are The Heir of All is a lie. So your going to need
these. Merlin didn't put all his eggs in a single basket son."
Harry took the small velvet bag and opened it dumping the contents in his hand.
"The bands are platinum and 24ct gold. A stone for each house; Merlin,
Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Slytherin, Potter, Black, and Malfoy. Middle
finger, right hand. You wouldn't be able to touch them if they weren't yours.
Hurry up."
The boys slid the rings on quickly as they were told. In a flash of white light
the ministry was informed that the Heir was in fact real.
"May I use the floo up stairs?"
"You may and whom ever you need can come thru. Good luck my friend. Olivander
would like to see you about a staff as well. Your magic isn't fully matured
yet. Your 21st year."
"Did he leave a book with you by chance?"
"No. Check his vault."
"Tom, I didn't know he had a vault."
The bar keep laughed and waved him up the stairs. His mind was racing, he had
less then an hour to collect a guard. He wanted the entire DA with him in-mass.
He was sick and tired of being called a liar and wouldn't have is name drug
thru the mud again. Draco and the girls did not need that.
When they entered the upstairs parlor they froze. Severus had already gathered
almost all of the people he needed. The work was already done.
"Thanks Dad."
"Harrison you have no idea what your walking into. This is a very serious
matter.-"
"Dad."
"Their going to arrest you. You could end up in Azkaban. The accusations alone-
"
"Dad."
"I can't breath."
Severus sat heavily on the floor as he went into a panic attack. No one had
ever seen the well masked man lose it quite like that.
"Harrison, I can't lose another son to that man. I can't breath."
Harry quickly crossed the room and knelt beside Severus. The man promptly
pulled him into his arms and held on tightly.
"Deep breath. I through your nose, out through your mouth. Calm down. He's not
going to win. And he can't say your a Death Eater either. You no longer carry
the mark." Harry whispered
Severus nodded and pulled back. With a smirk worthy of a Slytherin, Harry held
up his hands.
"Call me a liar now."
"Those -"
"Yup. So are you ready to play hard ball my way?"
"Do I have a choice?"
"Nope. Where is my hell cat?"
Ginny walked forward wearing a pair of black jeans and a black tank top, hair
pulled atop her head in a messy bun.
"You rang?"
"I want you, Ron, and Hermione right behind me. I want the DA behind them. The
Order goes first. Dud, I'd like you to stay here with Tom. Then we are going
with Ginny to have your magic unbound. I need Ulysses."
"I was hopeing to watch." Dudley grinned
"I'll bring my pensive to the hotel later. My God, you do know what your
doing."
Harry nodded and a spark lit in his eyes that Severus had never seen before. If
the boy wasn't his son he'd be running far and fast. The spark of pure power
was a scary thing to witness, he was just glad he wasn't on the receiving end.
"Right, lets get going. Draco and I will arrive last. We won't be using the
floo."
Without a word, the Order went thru the floo, followed by the DA, then finally
Harry's trio. Kissing Draco quickly, Harry took his hand and they were gone.
The minister of magic stood fuming as the floo activated. Who he was expecting
however wasn't who he got. Apparently the brat had been tipped off and was
coming with plenty of back up. Armed back up.
Albus had assured him that the Potter boy was no smarter then the average
wizard. That he trusted blindly and followed directions to the letter. He was
going to have to have a word with the man about his hind sight.
Then the boy appeared out of nowhere in front of his possy. Fudge blinked
rapidly, not expecting what he had gotten. No longer was the boy small and
frail looking like he had been just weeks before. He was tall and well dressed,
and well fed. Beside him was the Malfoy boy, looking just as well as Harry
himself. They were both smirking and holding hands, the power they could weld
together dancing behind their eyes.
Not for the first time that day Fudge started questioning himself. Then the
phenoix arrived and he knew he had fucked up royally.
"Anything that needs to be addressed, will be addressed right here. So ask your
questions so they get it right. Wait, they will. Luna, we good."
"Yes we are."
"What say you Minister?"
Fudge came down the steps and surveyed the couple. He needed to choose his
questions wisely.
"Draco where were you June 10 to the 15?"
"At Riddle Manor. I was being punished by Voldemort's inner circle and then
Voldemort himself. For my fathers, Lucius Malfoy's imprisonment." Draco
answered strongly
"But you stand here before us. How is that even possible?"
"He decided to keep me. The punishment was drawing to a close and he thought
I'd like to see Harrys death, so he took me with him. The last thing I remember
is Voldemort hitting the ground beside me. I passed out from blood loss."
"From what?"
Draco looked over at Harry and sighed. He then stripped off his jacket, then is
shirt handing them to Harry. Those who could see gasped. Draco's chest and back
were covered in long jagged scars. He stepped forward and put his hands on his
head before spinning a slow circle. Fudge went pale.
"From those. He wanted me kept sane. These are from a slashing hex. They were
quite deep. Harry healed them as gently as he could, but he couldn't prevent
the scaring. It doesn't bother him, just me."
"Wasn't there anyone there to assist? There were always guards on privet dr."
"Apparently not because as soon as the wards fell the castle was put on look
down. It took me 35 minutes to beg the castle to let me out. As soon as I
squeezed thru the opening it slammed shut. The few potions I thought to grab
were a dreamless sleep and a calming drought. I thought Draco was already
dead." Severus jumped in
"What say do you have here Snape? You are nothing but a Death Eater."
Severus pushed the sleeve of his black sweater up and held out his forearm.
Fudge just starred he had seen the mark before, knew it had been there. But it
wasn't there now and that was the part that mattered.
"And to answer your question, I am is legal guardian. In the eyes of the
ministry, he is my son."
"And you agreed?"
"Without question. I trust Severus. He has never treated me any different from
any other student at Hogwarts. Not only that but he has always been there when
I needed him."
"And the Dursley's?"
"We're visited by Dumbledore every year, to refresh and re-enforce his charms.
They treated me the way he wanted me treated. He wanted me blind and trusting.
That changed quickly when I realized what he was doing. I can't stand the man."
"Are you saying that Albus Dumbledore has never been your legal guardian as all
the paperwork states? Even still?"
"Albus Dumbledore has not now or ever been my guardian. I didn't even know I
was a wizard till Hagrid came and got me on my 11th birthday."
A murmur ran through the atrium at Harry's revelation. Fudge on the other hand
was starting to see what was really going on. Dumbledore wanted his puppet
back. Fudge was sorry to say he wasn't doing to get it.
"You have quite a list going there."
"Just trying to make everything clear. Everything is not as it seems.
Everything you thought you knew toss it out. I'm still working out all the
details but when I do everyone will know."
"There's no imperious?"
"I can break the imperious, we all can. It's something that we were taught to
do." Draco laughed
"Taught by whom?"
"Harry." The DA answered
"Kings, how many you think I can best?"
The man in question stepped forward and surveyed the gathered auras.
"You and your quartet could easily take them all." Kingsley grinned "Then the
Order and DA. I know your skill level. I stand by my word."
Harry nodded and turned to Draco, the blond smirked.
"Hell cat, take a group of 10. No punishment Fudge. They all need this. Kings,
time her."
Ginny stepped forward twirling her wand only to have to doge a hex. She just
smirked and stood with her hands on her hips. Harry knew that once she set a
pace, whoever she was up against was screwed. The curses came quickly after
that and Harry just smirked. Nothing touched her.
"Please don't bore me. Such a blood tease." Ginny smirked
The curses started again and she never even cast a shield charm. Fudge just
stood there in shock. A 14 year old girl was besting his auras.
"Mi, in." Harry said softly.
Without pulling her wand she joined Ginny, ducking and dodging as she did so.
They now faced 20.
"Ron."
Ron laughed as he pulled his wand and started dropping Auras left and right.
The 30 they were up against went to 50 as they realized they were out trained.
Then Harry stepped in and everyone stopped. The others came to stand beside him
as the Auras awakened their fallen. There were at least 100 of them and Harry
knew that they could take them all out in less then 5 minutes.
When the Auras started their volley, Harry crossed his arms and pushed out,
sending all the curses back at the senders. 20 fell.
"Enough. You are free to go Lord Malfoy-Potter. I believe you. I'm starting to
wonder what we've been missing. Albus and Lucius are gone so the truth has come
out. Severus, take the post of headmaster. Conceder it a trial year. Morgan
Lucas will come in and take over as head of Slytherin and teach potions."
"Very well. Lets go you lot. Home you get."
Harry waited until everyone was gone before turning to Fudge with a smirk.
"Several things need to change Fudge. We'll be in touch."
Before Fudge could reply, the pair were gone.
*******
Ginny walked off with a healer as Harry, Draco, and Dudley waited. They had put
Dudley's name down and why they were here, now they just had to wait. But
honestly he didn't really have time to sit in a waiting room for hours hoping
to get help. So he stood and went back up to the desk.
"Can I help you sir?"
"I'm here with my cousin. His magic was bound when he was 4. I need assistance
removing the bond. That's it. I just don't want to hurt him."
"Let me see if I can find you - Healer Dunn, can you help Mr.Potter?"
"Yes, please follow me. What's the problem?"
"Dudley, come on. Dumbledore bound his magic when he was 4. I want to remove
the bond."
The healer stopped and just starred at him. Then Harry held up his right hand
and let the man read it.
"'I must not tell lies' And that's Merlin's ring. Alright I'll help you. Follow
me. I'm not going to be able to remove the bond, but you will."
The healer led them to a small room at the end of a long hall way. Quickly he
explained what Harry would be doing and they began. The bond itself was easy to
find, the trick was removing it. Slowly Harry unraveled the bind, going strand
by strand. He half expected the magic to be stronger, but as the bond fell away
he was half disappointed.
"I feel all tingling and warm." Dudley said confused
"That's magic Dud."
Then something very odd started to happen. Dudley began to seemingly melt. The
bind that had been put on his magic had changed his appearance drastically.
Before long Dudley had shrunk to a normal healthy size.
"Here put thus blanket around you while your clothes are resized. You see magic
balances out everything. Because your magic was bound your body couldn't be
balanced. Now it is." The healer explained "Harry, Draco both of you hold
still.
The Healer then ran a physical on both boys and laughed out right.
"Dumbledore must've been covering his bases. Both of you only have about 50% of
your magic at your disposal. Harry remove Draco's bond first, then yours. He
was trying to end the blood line, without his full magic Draco wouldn't be able
to conceive."
Harry pulled Draco into his arms and went to work. Just like the last time
Harry located the bond and pulled it apart. Harry kept his eyes closed as he
felt the change. Draco was now taller then he was, shoulders wider. The magic
balanced.
Without letting go, Harry removed his own bind. He was now 5'11, his shoulders
wider, his hair a bit longer. When he opened his eyes Draco was smirking up at
him.
"Lucky for us everything still has tags on." He laughed
Harry nodded and quickly resized their clothes with a thought. If Dumbledore
had bound Draco, who else had he bound?
"Lets go check on Miss.Weasley. Perhaps the reason she's here can easily be
explained." The Healer laughed
The boys nodded and headed down the hall. As they rounded the corner, they
nearly collided with a red faced furious Ginny.
"Block on your magic?" Harry asked
"Yes, it's what's causing my pain. The healers can't remove it. I was looking
for you lot. Hey D, how you feel?"
"Different. Might want to go back to that room. No telling what changes she'll
go thru."
Harry nodded and they went back the way they had came. With Healer Dunn
supervising once again, Harry removed Ginny's bind. She grew a few inches, but
that was it.
"Her magic couldn't support her bodies growth. That's why she was in so much
pain. Draco I'm thinking will get to 5'11 maybe 6'0, by your 17th birthday.
Dudley will not get fat again, you'll be about 5'9. Ginny, 5'5."
Ginny sneered at her shortness making Harry laugh. She had always been quite
petite and apparently always would be.
Then the Healer turned to Harry and crossed his arms.
"You need to find out as much as you can because I have no idea what changes to
expect from you. I'm going to take your group into my case load -"
"There are 2 more and 2 children as well as us." Draco said
"I am aware. Check them and if there are blocks present, remove them.-"
"I'll have Poppy up at Hogwarts get in touch with you. She's the only one who's
ever taken care of me."
"Alright. There's just one more thing, it's rather important. Your blood was
used to bring back He-Who-Must-screw it. Voldemort, correct?"
"Yes."
"I need you to come with me."
Harry nodded and took Draco's hand before following the healer. They moved thru
the halls without slowing as everyone starred. In the back of his mind Harry
knew what this was about but didn't want to voice it.
They rounded into the nursery and Harry felt himself break out in a cold sweat.
Voldemort has sired a child? It seemed almost impossible to wrap his head
around. They were lead into a privet room near the back of the ward, the door
clicking shut behind them.
"Your magic overrode Voldemort's. The mother brought them in and promptly
ingested a poison. She didn't make it."
"Them?" Harry asked softly
Healer Dunn pulled back the curtain and reviled 2 cradles; one in pink and one
in blue. Harry and Draco just stood there, neither knowing what to do.
"They have no names. No one can touch them. They are a week old. We can't run
any tests without consent. We know that they were premature by about 4 weeks.
The boy weighs 5lbs 8oz and the girl is 4lbs 5oz. Both were 17 inches long."
"I need my Dad. Gin go call my Dad." Harry whispered desperately
Ginny dashed out of the room to make the call. It was Draco who collected
himself the quickest, and pulled his hand from Harry's. Slowly he approached
the little boy and reached into the cradle. Gently he lifted out a tiny little
boy and held him close.
"He's not screaming." Healer Dunn whispered
"Harry, come here."
Harry crossed the room and stood beside Draco. When he looked down, he melted.
The little boy had jet black hair and had Harry's nose.
"He gave me children." Harry whispered
"Liam Michael."
"Alright. And then we have this little one."
Harry gentle lifted the little girl and was rewarded with a set of bright green
eyes. Harry smiled.
"Laila Marie."
Draco nodded and sat in the nearest rocker.
"Bottles please. Then you can run your tests. We will be taking responsibility.
Oh green eyes." Draco said softly
"Laila too."
As Healer Dunn left the room, Severus rushed into it only to stop dead.
"Look what Voldemort left me. Draco has Liam, I have Laila."
"Who was their mother?"
"A squib by the name of Ana Bryce. She was deaf and couldn't speak. She too had
black hair and green eyes. This letter was with them. "Healer Dunn supplied
Healer Dunn handed the letter to Severus as the boys got bottles. The babies
drank greedily, making them both smile.
"She was sold to Voldemort to produce an heir. Word hadn't gotten to Voldemort
that they were born yet. She couldn't handle looking at them. That's why she
brought them here. She thought they would find good homes that way. Are we
taking them home?" Severus sighed
"Yes I see no other choice. Can you come take Liam? I'm going to get some
things really quick. Gin, come with me?" Draco said
Ginny nodded and reached into Harry's jacket pocket, taking his wallet. Each
gave him a kiss on the cheek before they left.
"You know Ginny will never marry. She's too loyal to you." Severus said quietly
"I know, and I feel guilty about that. She can't have children."
Severus looked at him as if to ask a question, Harry just shook his head.
"She's always known. She was extremely ill for 6 months when she was 7. She's
barren."
Severus nodded and looked down at the now sleeping form of Liam. Oh he was a
beautiful little boy. Tiny fingers and tiny toes. It made Severus wonder what
his son would've looked like. Like this, a voice said in the back of his head.
Perfect. Innocent. His heart ached all over again.
"Oh they are beautiful." Severus said thickly "Just perfect."
Harry nodded and Severus lay the little boy in his chest and just rocked. He
knew the man was grieving again and couldn't help the tears that came to his
eyes as he watched.
"Any time Dad. Any time."
Severus nodded knowing exactly what Harry meant. He would love them all with
everything that he was, but the boys would hold a special place in his heart.
God knows how long they sat there like that before a nurse came in with a wash
tub and clean tee shirts.
"We are going to wait for their Papa. I'm sure we can manage baths. Severus is
here too." Harry said softly
"We can handle it. Thank you."
The nurse nodded and left the room without another word. She had drawn the
short straw anyhow and couldn't wait to get out of there. No one wanted to deal
with the twins since they had arrived just 3 days ago. She honestly couldn't
wait for them to leave.
"They are sleeping. Snape has the little boy and Harry has the little girl.
I've never seen them quiet before. Mr.Malfoy-"
"Liam and Laila. And it's Malfoy-Potter. Can you inform Healer Dunn we are
nearly ready for him? I think they will be better behaved now."
Draco then continued on his way, Ginny giving a smirk as she passed. When the
she closed the door and turned, she froze. Severus had fallen asleep in the
rocking chair with Liam on his chest. Quickly she pulled out the camera and
snapped a picture.
"What?" Severus said sleepily "Merlin I must be more exhausted then I thought."
"I brought you coffee. Let me get their sleepers out and we can get them
bathed." Draco laughed
"I can do it. You two get ready to get them warm and dry. Draco hated baths for
the first 6 months. Narcissa would call me for back up."
Draco had the grace to turn red as he readied clean clothes. He had gotten
preemie sizes based on their weight. He then quickly and gently undresses Liam
and took him to Severus. Severus had taken off his sweater so it wouldn't get
wet.
"Alright little man, time to get clean. There you go."
To everyone's surprise, Liam lay in the water kicking his legs as Severus
gently washed him.
None of them noticed when Healer Dunn and a pair of nurses entered the room to
do the tests. None of the staff had ever seen the twins quiet, never seen them
willingly be held; so they watched.
When Liam was finished, Severus handed him to Draco. Still the boy didn't make
a sound. Not even when lotion was applied.
Then Laila was put into the tub and she fussed a bit, but there was no
screaming. They watched as she was dried, lotioned, and dressed quickly by
Harry. Not for the first time they all wondered if the boys had been around
infants before.
"That was different. If you will follow us, we will get those teats out of the
way." Healer Dunn said
"Dray, let me hold Liam." Harry said quietly
Draco smirked and set Liam down as Harry set down Laila, they then switched.
Healer Dunn just shook his head as the boys cuddled in the same way. He then
led them down into an exam room down the hall.
The exams were done quickly as both babies began to scream. Both Harry and
Draco had to leave the room, it was heart breaking not being able to calm a
child as they screamed. It was too much for them to handle.
After 10 long minutes, Ginny walked out holding both babies.
"Just follow. I'll be damned if I let them go right now. I need to talk to you
guys. I talked to Draco already we are not so much on agreement. -"
"I think I know what this is about. Severus mentioned it too." Harry sighed
"A triad." Draco whispered
"Now really isn't the time, either of you. So lets drop it for right now. I
need to get to Merlin's vault. I have questions of my own that need answering.
So for right now we get test results on Liam and Laila. Go"
Severus watched the interplay between the three and sighed. They were a triad
without question and Harry wanted to know why. Because she just fit, there was
no other reason.
When Severus walked into the room the babies were back in their cradles. Ginny
was sitting in one rocking chair, Draco in the other and Harry was sitting by
the window with his head in his hands. Tossing up a few wards, Severus cast a
silencing bubble around the twins and crossed his arms.
"The pair of you are extremely thick. Life is beating this man up and your
acting like this. Now I know that Ginny is the third in the triad. Merlin was
at the head of a triad, as Harry will be. It's not going to be easy. It's going
to be extremely hard. But she is Draco's total opposite and Harry's right hand.
Hell cat?"
"Get her going Dad. Since I saved you in the chamber."
"I know. Im happiest when I'm with you. Hell I'm even happy with Draco. Severus
can you excuse us please? This is going to get rather personal I'm afraid."
Severus nodded and left the room as Healer Dunn walked up.
"This has to be dealt with, they are driving me crazy. How are the twins?"
"Healthy. Laila may be deaf however. I want to keep them for 72 hours to do
more tests."
"I'll stay with them. I am their grandfather. Excuse me, if they come looking
for me, I've gone to eat. Tell them I'll be back shortly."
"Their a triad." Healer Dunn laughed
"That's what they are talking about now."
***
Ginny brought Draco over to the window seat and knelt on the floor between
them. She took their hands and sighed.
"Why in the hell does it always have to be so bloody complicated?!" She huffed
"I know. So this is what we will do, we go with it. We get answers. We have a
marriage contact how does that even work-"
"We submit a triad contract. Only Severus will need to sign. I did the research
when I started putting it all together. That's why I spent so much time with
you. Harry I love very much, can't see life without him. You, Im almost there.
I like you very much. I even know where my rings are. I've dreamt a out them."
Harry and Draco exchanged a look and pulled Ginny up to sit between them. They
felt their magic respond to hers and knew there was no turning back.
"Could you share me?" Harry asked Draco
"Could you share me?"
"Could you both share me?"
They laughed knowing that they would do whatever it took to make it work.
"I talked about it with mum and dad, yes I crossed that bridge already. We have
their blessing. Well dad knew I'd do it anyway and mum did too so they just
gave up. Hermione wrote this for me, because I asked her to. It's identical to
your own. All we need to do is sign. Well we need Severus."
"You read that, I need to test her theory." Draco laughed
Harry smirked as Draco pulled Ginny into a deep kiss. He knew that her head was
getting fuzzy and everything felt a bit funny. When they broke apart, Ginny
kept her eyes closed as she caught her breath.
"I have never been kissed quite like that." Ginny whispered
Harry just smirked as he handed the contract to Draco. It to be out done, Harry
pulled Ginny onto his lap and kissed her much like Draco had.
"Bloody show off." Draco laughed
Slowly Harry pulled out of the kiss, grinning.
"Oh I am aware of what your capable of. Check out?"
"Yes and it's already signed by the Weasley's. Severus can you check this out
for us?"
Severus smirked and nodded. Seemed like the girl came prepared.
" I'm going to take Dudley back to the Anderson's, resize his clothes. Then I
will head to the barrow. Stay here with the twins till I get back."
"What did Healer Dunn say?" Ginny asked
"Laila may be deaf. They want to keep them for 72 hours to do more tests. I
will take overnights. At least one of you needs to be here by 8am so I can
sleep. Ginny tomorrow at 8, Draco the day after, Harry the third day. I will be
here at 8pm to relieve you. The 4th day I will stay with them at the apartment
so you can all be together. Now tonight is the exception, I can work from here.
It is just after noon, I should be an hour. Behave."
Without another word, Severus left the room leaving the three of them alone. It
was odd, now they got to tell their daughter that she'd have a mother as well.
But it was a good thing, now he didn't have to worry about the girly stuff.
Then Ginny stood and held her hands out I front of her.
"I had a friend from the time I was born until I was 10."
Then she started to sign.
"My friend was born deaf and as she learned how to sign, so did I. Mum and I
will have full conversations without saying a word. It is one of the greatest
gifts I have ever been given and now I get to share it with you."
Harry and Draco pulled Ginny into a hug knowing if Laila was deaf, they would
all be ok. They just sat like that, talking and holding each other. Working on
becoming a unit.
***
Severus walked into the barrow and was greeted warmly and offered a cup of tea.
When they settled at the kitchen table, he pulled the contract from his pocket
and set it down.
"Yes we agreed. It was the easiest way to ensure she was happy. She would've
went behind our backs otherwise." Molly laughed
"Her things are there. She was very sure she wouldn't be coming back. They
agreed?"
"They have. But that is not the only development. Voldemort sired a set of
twins, a boy and a girl. The mother dropped them off at the hospital 3 days ago
and promptly poisoned herself. They are a week old, the boys have taken
responsibility for them. Liam Michael is perfectly healthy. Laila Marie may be
deaf."
Molly set her hands on the table and made Severus look up. She began to sign.
"I see no problem with that Severus. Both Ginny and I know sign language."
Severus let out a half laugh half sob and took the women hand.
"Thank you."
"Your welcome. Now go have them sign that thing. Then I have a wedding to get
back to. More babies. Wait till I tell Emi. She calls Ginny mumma."
"Wow. Is she behaving?"
"Yes. She's upstairs studying. We gave her Ginny's first year books."
Severus nodded and thanked Molly for the tea before heading back to the boys.
He had to give it to Ginerva Molly Weasley, she knew how to cover her ass.
***
Healer Dunn walked into the room an hour later, scowling. He was having a bad
day and it only seemed to be getting worse.
"Do any of you know sign?" He snapped
"Yeah I do. Need help?" Ginny laughed
"Thank Merlin! Yes! Please! Then I'll be right back. Promise."
Ginny followed Healer Dunn out of the room and down the hall. He knocked on a
door and quickly opened it. Inside was a trembling 5 year old.
"She came in with her parents. Death Eater attack in Bath. She's deaf and we
don't know if she's hurt, or her name."
Ginny touched the healers arm cutting him off. She sat on the end if the bed
and held up her hands. The girl brightened and swiftly went into an
explanation.
"They were walking in the park about to have a picnic and colored lights
started to flash. Her father pinned her to the ground and protected her. But he
had already been hit. It was blue. She saw figures with black cloaks and masks.
She pretended to be dead. She was never hit. Her name is Abby Jones, she is 5.
Her mother is Isabel and her father is Hebert." Ginny said
Healer Dunn kissed Ginny on the head and dashed off. Ginny explained to the
girl that she was safe and would be safe until her parents were sorted out. She
was even able to get names and floo addresses for a few relatives so she could
be picked up. Assuring Abby she'd come say good bye before she left, Abby asked
one more question.
"What's your name?"
"Ginny Malfoy-Potter."
The girls eyes went wide then she grinned and nodded. Before she left she told
the nurse to come get her if she needed to. She was just closing the door when
Healer Dunn came down the hall.
"Oh thank you so much! It was a blue curse that hit her father but both are
going to be fine."
"Thank goodness. I got a few names of family members and floo addresses just
incase. The nurse has them. I told her were I was if she needed me. But you
needed to talk to us right?"
"I did. Lets go see the boys."
Ginny laughed as Healer Dunn hurried along. Whatever he needed to say was
important. When they re entered the room the boys were signing the contract.
Ginny's eyes went wide.
"Really?!"
"Yeah. Your turn." Draco laughed
Ginny did a quick happy dance and signed quickly. Then it went to Severus and
as before the contract vanished in a flash of light.
"The triad is complete. So would I address Ginny?"
"You can address whomever you like, who ever has a question will answer. We
make all really big choices as a unit. So just spill it and we will go from
there." Harry said
"As you know Laila's hearing test came back negative. So tomorrow at 10am, she
is going to go for another test. I would like her mother, Ginny, to hold her to
keep her calm. We are keeping them however to make sure that they are eating
well and gaining weight. They will be evaluated again in 3 days and we will
either release them or keep them longer for observation."
"They hadn't been eating?" Draco asked
"We propped bottles, hurried thru diaper changes, gave them one bath. They
wanted to be left alone. They are just now in their own cradles. They are
totally reliant on each other."
"They were more then likely ignored when they were born. At the news of
Voldemort's death the birth mother acted out of desperation." Ginny said
"Too much noise. They've been under a silencing bubble. Since their birth
mother was deaf they wouldn't be use to a lot of talking." Harry put in
"I have an idea. Healer Dunn if you would observe. She may not need another
hearing test. If I'm right, they have very sensitive hearing." Ginny smirked
They all watched as Ginny entered the bubble and picked up the tiny little
girl. She then sat down in a rocker and sat the baby up on her lap.
"Laila, hey beautiful. Can you open your eyes and look at mama?" Ginny said
sweetly
They watched as little Laila started to wake up, responding to Ginny's voice.
"There's my beautiful girl. You have your daddy's green eyes. Oh I'm so happy
to see you."
Ginny could t help the tears that ran down her face as Laila let out a small
coo. She was just fine. Healer Dunn sagged and sat down in the other rocker.
"I have never seen anything like that before. That is just amazing. The tests
were just too much on her ears. Harry, very very gently run this charm. I will
take your results."
Harry nodded and knelt I front of Ginny. As gently as he could Harry cast the
charm and waited. The results appeared to his right on a piece of parchment, he
snatched it out of the air and handed it to Healer Dunn.
"She has very acute hearing. Wow, well done Harry. I have just one last
question before you go. Why do you so readily except them?"
"I'm barren. I can't have children of my own. Any child is a gift to me."
"Paige is my baby sister. My father hit my mother with Walking Dead. She gifted
Paige to us. She has her until she can no longer care for her. The twins are
Harry's blood, simple as."
"Emilie is 11 and starts Hogwarts this year. She was fathered by a squib to a
muggle into a pureblood family. They didn't want her, so we adopted her." Harry
finished
Healer Dunn just shook his head.
"You have big hearts."
"Yes, and deep pockets." Draco laughed
"Have any of you been around infants before?"
"No." The boys said softly
"I have dozens of cousins." Ginny laughed
"Your wonderful with them, that's why I asked."
The healer said his good byes and left the room. Ginny cooed at Laila a bit
more before she passed her to Severus. Man and infant locked eyes and man
turned into a giant puddle.
"Oh I pity the fool who messes with you. As happy as I am right now, it hurts.
Merlin it hurts." Severus said softly
Harry did the only thing he could think of and lay his head on the mans knee.
Draco added his comfort by placing his arm across Severus' shoulders. Ginny
snapped yet another picture, making them all sneer.
"Memories. I'm sorry. Dad, are you going to be alright?" She sighed
"Yes I will. I will call if Im not. Cell phones."
Ginny shook her head as Severus handed Harry a slim phone.
"Did that this morning. Mine, Marcus', Dudley's and Hermione's numbers are
programmed in."
Harry nodded and slipped the phone into his pocket. They all then hugged the
man good bye and kissed babies before they headed off.
"Oh, Ginny's things are back at the apartment." Severus smirked
"Thanks Dad." They all replied
As they left the room Ginny led them back to the little girl. The girl waved
excitedly as they entered, making them all laugh. They spent 10 minutes there
before heading down to the main lobby.
"I'm starving." Ginny stated
"Yes lunch is a very good idea. Then we need to check on the house and get to
Gringotts. I want to add Ginny to the accounts and I would like to go to
Merlin's vault. We can shop as we run about." Harry agreed
Draco just nodded as he laced his fingers with Ginny's. It would give them time
together, time for everything to settle.
*****
Harry stood in front of a bookcase in Merlin's vault frowning. They were all
text books as old as time itself. He needed a diary. Something that would guide
him on his path. He needed answers and he what's starring at text books.
Hermione would be in heaven.
Clearing his mind he reached out with his magic. There! A bright gold thread
extended from himself and zig zagged thru the room. Not opening his eyes Harry
followed the thread.
He stopped in front of a small alcove set in the far back of the vault.
"Ah, The Heir of All. I was wondering when I'd be meeting you."
"Thank God that worked. Gin, Dray! Found something! Yes and it was an old bar
keep who told me of the vault. I have only known of this for 3 days. I have a
husband and a wife and I am still trying to sort this shit out. I'm sorry, I'm
extremely frustrated."
Merlin smiled and looked upon his heir. He was world worn already. The shadows
in His eyes spoke of horrors seen in life and in dreams. He was wise, yet still
so very young. Merlin wished he could hold the boy and tell him everything was
going to be ok, but he was nothing more then a painting.
Then he looked at the boys mates and smiled.
"Introduce me please grandson."
Harry smiled at the endearment. He had never been anyone's grandson before.
"This is Draco Malfoy and this is Ginerva Weasley. It's Malfoy-Potter now
though."
"Pleased to meet you. Now, I would very much like to go with you. However,
until you have settled I will remain here. The answers in which you seek are in
the trunk just there. Take the lot. Ginny, your rings are on the shelf behind
you. Hand them to Harrison please."
Ginny bounced over to the shelf and picked up the ring box Merlin had pointed
to. He laughed at her excitement.
"Hell cat, really?"
Ginny just smirked and tossed the box into the air. Harry knew this game and
smirked back. Slowly she took a few steps back.
"Really?" Harry asked again
She then took off at a sprint back the way they had came. Harry laughed and
took off after her.
"What in the hell?" Draco laughed
"Follow and find out. It's a game they play I think." Merlin laughed
Draco sprinted after them only to stop short and start laughing. Harry had
Ginny pinned to a wall, her legs wrapped around his hips. She had the ring box
held above her head and wouldn't give it up. Harry was teasing her and she was
slowly losing the battle.
With a smirk, Draco walked up behind Harry and pressed himself into his back.
Harry groaned.
"Really?" Draco whispered
Ginny tangled her fingers in the hair at the back of Harry's neck, breathing
heavy. She felt Draco run his hands up her thighs coming to rest on her bum.
Her eyes glazed over as Harry began to kiss a trail from her ear to her collar
bone. The action allowed Draco to move to the side and kiss her quite
thoroughly.
After a minute, Ginny pulled back gasping. She felt like she was on fire.
"We need to go. Please. Harry, God." She whispered frantically
Harry made a sound low in his throat, before he took her lips. Draco smirked as
his hands roamed, pressing his own arousal into Harry's thigh.
"Harry, we really should go love. Please." He moaned
Harry pulled back and rested his head on Ginny's shoulder. They clung to each
other as they got themselves under control.
"Dray can you get the trunk please. I need a few more minutes. We need to go
back to the apartment. Gin, your rings love. I'll put them on."
Draco smirked as Ginny handed her rings over. He watched as Harry slid the
rings into place with shaky hands. They trebled like that every time Harry's
need built, every time they made love.
Knowing they needed to leave very soon, Draco hurried back to Merlin.
"Having a hard time?" Merlin laughed
"A bit. We signed the triad contract this afternoon. It hasn't been consummated
yet. Harry's having a hard time getting under control. We really need to go."
"Harry needs to-"
"Be the one to take her virginity? We figured as much. She's going to be well
loved trust me."
"How old are you lot?"
"Harry will be 16 July 31. I will be 16 August 22. Ginny will be 15 August 31.
Yes we are quite young. When we move we will tell you our story. We have 4
children as well. Emilie 11, Paige 5 weeks, Liam and Laila a week. All
adopted."
"Big hearts for being so young."
"Yes sir. Have a good rest. It should only be a few more days."
Merlin nodded and settled in for a long nap. He had a lot to think about.
***
They wasted no time at all when they came out of the vault. Harry signed off on
the house elves replacing sheets, towels, and a few small repairs before
bidding Griphook good bye. They didn't even bother going out onto Diagon, they
vanished right there.
Draco found himself pinned to a wall by Ginny being kissed before he could even
register landing. Harry was behind her reaching forward to undo buttons. Not to
be out done, Draco broke the kiss to pull Ginny's shirt over get head and toss
it aside. She wasn't wearing a bra underneath and the skin to skin contact was
enough to drive him half crazy.
Sinking into another kiss, Draco reached blindly for Harry pulling his shirt
apart roughly sending buttons flying. Someone moaned in the frenzy jolting him
slightly. Pulling back, he watched as Ginny leaned back into Harry gasping for
air. She stood displayed before him and he realized exactly how beautiful she
really was.
"Like what you see?" Ginny smirked as she ground back into Harry earning her a
hiss
"What's not to like. Right Harry?"
Harry grinned as he gently massaged one of Ginny's breasts.
"Quite. The things we are going to do to you."
"Promises, promises."
Ginny then reached forward and pulled Draco to her by his belt loop.
"Really love?" Harry smirked "Is that a challenge?"
"It sounded like a challenge to me." Draco answered
Harry chuckled as Draco felt his hand slide down Ginny's stomach and unbutton
her pants. Draco smirked as Ginny gasped and moaned. Draco leaned up and kissed
Harry deeply as Ginny clung to him panting.
"What was that about promises?" Draco whispered as he kissed behind Ginny's ear
"What would you like love? Where to next?"
"Take me to bed. I want more."
"More?" Harry whispered
"I want you both. Very much."
With a nod from Harry, Draco picked Ginny up and carried her into the bedroom.
Setting her down on the bed, Draco quickly dropped to his knees and tossed her
shoes aside. He then pulled her pants down her legs reveling a pair of black
lace panties.
"Harry, I never took her for a lace panties kind of girl." Draco laughed
"Me either. Come here Dray, don't want you feeling neglected."
Ginny leaned back on her elbows as Harry pulled Draco close, kissing him
deeply. Draco moaned as Harry kissed a trail down his neck. Draco took the
chance to whisper to Harry.
"Focus on her, I'll be fine. My God I'm so hard it hurts. You are both so
beautiful."
Harry pulled back and smiled. Pinning Draco to the wall Harry vanished their
pants.
"I will do as I please. I can handle you both." He whispered
"I have no doubt."
"Good. Come,"
Ginny starred as Harry dropped to his knees before her as Draco climbed in
beside her. As Draco pulled her into a slow kiss, Harry pulled her panties off
and tossed them aside.
"I must apologize Gin, I like foreplay. I really do. But I can't hold it
anymore." Harry said gruffly
"He really does, he can tease for hours. Drives me nuts."
"Harry please. Please." Ginny whispered
Harry rose over her and settled slightly to the side. He kissed her gently as
he lined himself up sliding inside slowly. Then he stopped.
"Gin, look at me. This is going to hurt, I'm sorry."
Ginny nodded her understanding and gripped Harry's shoulders as he pushed
forward all the way. Ginny cried out and went stiff, squeezing her eyes shut as
a few tears escaped.
"I'm sorry love. I won't move until you tell me to. Oh honey, I'm sorry." Harry
whispered
Ginny shook her head and kisses him softly.
"I'm ok. Please, love me."
Harry nodded and began to move. He went slowly, not wanting to hurt her any
more then he already had. He was aware of her reaching down and jerking Draco
in time to his thrusts. The coil began to tighten and within minutes they were
screaming their release as one.
"Holy shit." Ginny panted
Harry cast a quick cleaning charm and rolled to the side. He was trying to wrap
his head around what had just happened. He has just had sex with his wife. He
never thought he'd have a wife.
"Ok. I was never attracted to any other boy but Draco. And I never wanted any
other girl but Ginny. I'm trying to figure it all out."
"Stop baby, you'll hurt your self." Ginny laughed as she cuddled into Draco "I
like to cuddle you. You are a fantastic kisser, you both are actually."
"Thank you honey." Harry said softly
Harry looked over at the clock and sighed. It was nearly dinner time. Meaning
no nap, a little cuddle time, then showers. He had spied someplace nice on the
walk that morning with Draco. That's where they'd be having supper at 7.
"It's half 5 now. That gives you both an hour and a half to shower, dress and
get ready to go. It's that place we passed this morning Dray."
Draco sat up quickly, dislodging Ginny as he did so.
"Oi!"
"You honey are coming with me. Harry, use the other shower."
Harry laughed as Draco drug Ginny into the bathroom and shut the door. Can't
win them all.
***
An hour later, Harry was just hanging up the phone from checking on the twins
when the bedroom door opened. Ginny stepped out first wearing a simple A line
strapless black dress and a pair of impossible stilettos. Her hair was pinned
atop her head in a cascade of fiery red curls. Her make up was elegantly dark,
perfect for an evening out. Draco was in a black pair of dress trousers and a
black jacket, with a royal blue button up underneath the top buttons undone.
"Our husband has a gift love, don't you think?" Ginny laughed
Harry looked at Draco and pointed at Ginny. Draco just smirked and wrapped his
arms around Ginny's waist.
"Damn." Harry whispered
Harry stood and straitened his clothes. He too was in black trousers and
jacket, only his shirt was an iridescent emerald green.
"Nice bling." He said softly
"They were my mums. She must've put them in my trunk when she was here." Draco
answered
"They look lovely on you. Are we ready? Are you positive about those shoes?"
Ginny put her hands on her hips, her shawl in one hand and clutch in the other.
Harry crossed his arms and waited.
"What's the matter with my Jimmy Choos?"
"Not a thing, they are your feet. Come on we have a reservation at 7."
"When did you have time for that?" Draco laughed
"I didn't, but Dudley did. I knew Gin would be with us. The table is in the
back, people know me out here now. I just want to have a nice supper with my
husband and my wife, I don't think that's too much to ask."
Ginny and Draco nodded in agreement as they slowly made their way down the
block. Ginny had one arm looped thru Harry's and was holding Draco's hand. The
looks they were getting were really starting to piss Ginny off.
"Really. Must they stare?" Ginny asked quietly
"Oh this is nothing. You should've seen the looks Draco and I got this morning.
It's getting worse though."
They crossed the street and Ginny noticed they were being followed. Cursing she
realized that she had left her wand in the apartment. They were shouting at
them saying all types of rude things. Ginny felt her anger rise as the
restaurant came into view. She was not going to enjoy her meal as angry as she
was, so she stopped and turned.
"Leave it hell cat, just leave it." Harry said softly
Draco stepped up behind Ginny and wrapped his arm around her waist. The group
laughed and shouted rude comments. Then someone in the group realized who Harry
was and shouted to get the groups attention.
"Malfoy-Potter?"
"Yes we are."
"I told you fucking morons that you should leave them alone! That man killed
some really evil guy saving your lives!"
"That's right. Just four days ago. I am the last heir of the most ancient
magical blood line of them all. We are a triad, We'er actually married. If I
tell Draco to turn Ginny loose I pity you. She's my hell cat with good reason."
"Next thing we know you'll start talking about Merlin!"
"I could, but I won't. Because you won't remember any of this."
The group got a glazed look in their eyes and Harry sighed.
"Lets go. They won't remember. We have 10 minutes."
He bent down and kissed Ginny softly, them Draco.
"I love you both, very much."
"Love you too." Both replied
"I love you Draco." Ginny said
"I love you Ginny." Draco smirked
"That's good then because the rest of the night is yours. Dinner has been
arranged and paid for. Here are the room keys. I will see you in the morning."
"Where are you going?" Ginny laughed
"To Severus. I need my Dad. Draco and I had a date last night. You and Draco
have a date tonight. You and I will have a date tomorrow night. I chose this
place for you because it screamed Draco."
"This is going to be hard to top Harry." Draco smirked
Harry and Ginny locked eyes and smirked.
"No it won't. Have fun."
They waved Harry good bye and walked into the restaurant.
***
Harry had gone back to the apartment to change and grab all the paperwork that
he had to get thru. He then went and picked up a box of coffee and headed to
see the twins.
Severus' head snapped up as Harry entered the room.
"I sent them on a date. They haven't spent a lot of time together and I needed
a place to think. Got coffee."
"Coffee, yes thank you. So I can go and shower and change?"
"I guess so. You ok?"
"Those nurses are driving me nuts. Every 20 minutes someone else is coming in
to check on me. You know how much I hate tea, I've drank enough today to sink a
bloody ship."
"Take a break Dad. I'll lay down some rules with the nurses. I'm wondering if
you'll actually wear the sweatpants Marcus talked you into. They are comfy."
"I was thinking about it. I have a few things I need to get done. No clue how
to do it."
"We will figure it out together. Go on I have a charm on the coffee. "
Severus nodded and left the room with the small coffee Harry had handed him. As
Severus left a nurse came in, Harry sighed.
"We have a lot of important paperwork to get done. We are fine. When he gets
back we'd really like to be left alone. If we need you we will call."
"Alright then. All he had to do was say so."
Harry laughed and shook his head. When the nurse left the room he went over and
gently kissed the twins, whispering softly to them. He could sit and watch them
sleep for hours. He could hold them till his arms fell off. And he would love
them until the day he died.
Liam chose that moment to wake up and look at him. The infant smiled and closed
his eyes going back to sleep. They were safe now they knew, and rested easy.
Knowing that was all he was going to get until they needed to be fed, Harry sat
down and started going over the financials. Right away he noticed several
things did not add up. Things that had cost quite a lot if money. Getting out a
piece of parchment, Harry began to take notes.
500,000.00 Vernon Dursley
His uncle was all he could account for and he had gotten all that back. There
was 1.8 billion missing in total. The money was taken out in small transactions
over the course of the last 15 years. None of them big enough to raise alarm.
All of them were cash withdrawals, not a single transfer.
Then he started going thru the stack of properties. As it turned out, he owned
privet drive. He had also signed a sea side cottage over to Dumbledore when he
was 5 years old. What?
The more Harry dig the more upset he became. The man had tried to access the
Founders vaults and Merlin's vault. Saying that he was trying to get
information for Harry. It was never ending the things the man had tried to pull
to get his hands on everything Harry owned.
All transactions stopped when Severus became Harry's guardian. The transactions
made on the card were there. And nothing else. Harry quickly wrote out a
statement and would take it to Ginny and Draco tomorrow. The man had dug
himself in deep and Harry was angry.
When Severus walked back into the room Harry was packing his papers away.
"Your scowling. Gringotts files?"
"Yes. 1.8 billion Dad. It's almost nothing, but it pisses me off. Why? Why is
he doing this?"
"I don't know son, I don't know."
Harry smiled at Severus, feeling more loved then he ever had before.
"What?" Severus asked
"You called me son. Merlin called me grandson earlier. But you called me son."
Severus nodded and sighed.
"You are Harrison. You are."
Harry nodded and poured himself a cup of coffee. Now he had nothing to do but
sit.
"Did you need my help?" Severus asked
"No, I finished it. It wasn't that difficult. I am one filthy rich man Dad. The
houses. The things. It's discusting really."
"I needed to talk to you about the castle. She has rejected Dumbledore and
formally excepted me. I'm both thrilled and terrified at the same time."
"That's great news!"
"You own the castle Harry. I could be rejected as soon as she feels you have
taken your birth right. Tomorrow at noon you will sit your N.E.W.T.S. next week
you sit your mastery in DADA and potions. I need you to be prepared to take the
seat as headmaster."
Harry just starred at the man like he had lost his mind. But what Severus was
saying made a lot of sense. If he was still a student, he would be unable to
hold the post of headmaster. The castle would crumble. So he nodded firmly
excepting what he had been handed.
"Then you need to be fully involved in all of it. Your going to do it, step by
step."
"The running of things?"
"Yes."
"Lets do it then. Just let me go, you look over it ok?"
"As you wish."
Severus handed over the first stack if documents and sat back. He knew he
wasn't going to hold the post of headmaster very long, and the truth was he
didn't want to. He was more then content teaching potions.
So he sat back watching his son and realized for the first time how intelligent
the boy really was. At 15 he had gone through a financial mess and had it
straight in 2 hours. Now he was going through the mess left of Hogwarts like it
was nothing.
It took Harry 3 hours to finalize the perpetrations for the up coming school
year. He had signed every document that needed to be signed. Granted or dented
requested allowances. And even dealt with the monthly food orders. Severus was
shocked to say the least.
"Is that all of it?"
"Yes. That was very fast. I was having a hard time with it."
"Oh. I didn't find it very hard at all."
"School letters?"
"Yeah. I can do those. Nice, per printed. I'd like them out by July 1st. It
will give the parents more time. I'm also going to set up a buddy system with
the DA for muggle born families. I also want to have monthly staff meetings.
The first one will be August 1st at noon in the great hall for lunch. I really
don't like the whole idea of the house tables. I'd like it set up like it was
at the Yule ball. The prefects will be a boy and girl from each house for every
year. Each house will have a head boy and girl as well. It will help the heads
of house maintain control. Why are you looking at me like that?"
"I'm proud."
Harry did the only thing he could think of and hugged the man tight. Severus
returned it.
"I am so very proud to call you my son. The last 3 days have taught me a great
deal. You are a great man Harrison and I do love you."
Feeling his emotions peak, Harry wept. Severus shamelessly joined him. It had
been a wild ride the last 3 full days. Lives had changed so dramatically it was
almost hard to keep up. But they were, just barely.
"Alright enough of that. Lets get these letters done. Oh! There's Dudley!"
Severus laughed and stuffed the envolopes as Harry filled out the letters.
Minerva was going to be pissed, but Severus didn't give a fuck. Hogwarts needed
a change and Harry was it.
*******
Harry felt lighter then he ever had when he woke for the 5am feeding. Laila was
on his crossed legs and Liam was in the crook of his left arm. He hadn't wanted
to wake Severus up. He had out the man through enough in the last few days to
know he was exhausted.
As the twins finished their bottles a nurse walked in and took off her shoes.
The staff was learning.
"I thought you may need a set of hands." She whispered
"Yes, please. Liam, daddy needs a bit of help so please behave yourself. I am
not going anywhere just yet."
The nurse gently lifed Liam and smiled when he didn't fuss.
"Ms.Anna is just helping Daddy. Lets get the air out then I will show him how
to change your nappy."
Harry nodded as he picked up Laila. She snuggled into Harry's shoulder
contently and let out a tiny burp. He kissed her little head and was rewarded
with another.
"Oh they are just too much. So very beautiful." Anna gushed
"Thank you. I'm quite fond of them myself. Mummy will change their clothes
later. Lets change their pants and get them back to sleep."
"You as well. You were up late last night."
"I can't. I have things to do today. So much that I need to go soon. I love
baby cuddles. Emilie is 11 and I love her cuddles too."
"Kids are like that. Ok Daddy, pay attention. Then you can change Laila."
Harry nodded and watched Anna. It was easy, Harry discovered, very easy. So
once Anna picked Liam back up, Harry put Laila down and swiftly changed her
diaper.
"Very good! Quick study!" Anna whispered
"I'm Harry Potter, The Vanquisher! I have to be. No really all joking aside, I
have to be."
"I won't pretend to understand, but I get it."
Harry nodded and cuddled Laila to his chest. Within minutes the twins were back
to sleep and in their cradles.
"Mummy will be in today. We go in shifts. I'll tell her you can be trusted."
Harry laughed
"Good. This is what I am here for. Good luck today Harry."
"Thank you."
Harry quickly collected his things and gently woke Severus.
"What is it? Need a hand?"
"No Dad, you need rest. I'm going. I wanted to let you know."
"Alright. See you in a bit. Bring me coffee."
"I will."
Harry patted the mans shoulder and left the room. Deciding he wanted to get
home sooner rather then later, Harry stepped out onto the street and was gone.
He landed in the alley behind the coffee shop and walked around the front. If
he went back without coffee they'd kill him for sure.
"Harry!"
"Good morning Ruby. I need 3 this time."
"Cute red head?"
"Ginny, yes. We are a triad. She is our wife."
"She looks like a fireball."
"She is. I taught her everything she knows."
Ruby laughed as she filled the cups. She then filled an espresso cup with cream
and put a handful of sugar packets on the side.
"I'm going to miss you my Ruby." Harry said with a grin
"And I you Harry. See you later."
Harry nodded and waved his good byes. It was still cool out, the sun just
properly beginning to peek over the horizon. It was happiness he was feeling,
Harry realized as he stepped into the lobby of the hotel. He was happy for the
first time he could ever remember.
Locking the door behind him, Harry set the coffees down on the counter and
headed into the bedroom. The sight that greeted him, made him smirk.
Draco and Ginny were spooned together in the center of the bed, naked but
covered. Clothes were tossed in every which direction, discarded in haste. They
were a true triad now, nothing could separate them but death.
Wanting to be included, Harry took off his clothes and slid into the bed. Ginny
cracked an eye open.
"Hello love. What's the time?" She whispered
"6am. I want in on this cuddle. I've missed you both."
Ginny smiled and pulled away from Draco to lay on Harry's chest. The action
woke the blond.
"Hey, you stealing my girl now?" He mumbled
"I do have another side. I'd like to hold you as well."
Draco thought about it for a second then moved to Harry's other side, snuggling
in. Harry was in heaven. He hadn't given the triad much thought. It was
something that needed to be done. But as he lay there with his wife on one side
and his husband on the other, he realized he was content.
"Start the shower love." Draco mumbled
Harry kissed Draco's forehead and got the shower going.
"It was a great night Harry. Thank you. Draco and I needed that." Ginny said
softly
"We did. Showers, come on."
Draco was the first one into the shower, followed by Harry and Ginny. Draco was
already washing his hair when they stepped in, so they waited for him to rinse
it before Ginny stepped under the spray. Harry took the opportunity to kiss
Draco good morning.
"I'm just scared Harry."
"Why?"
"That you'll choose her over me."
Both Harry and Ginny looked at him like he had lost his mind.
"That is never going to happen Dray." Ginny said firmly "I was awake first and
you got the first kiss. He always goes to you first. It's called the morning
afters, it's normal." Ginny said "Im going to get dressed. Don't be too long."
Ginny stepped forward and kissed Draco softly before stepping out of the
shower. Harry held him tightly, whispering in his ear. He needed Draco to know
that he wasn't going to lose interest, that he loved him.
"Lets wash and get dressed. Just you and me. I have some news as well."
"Good news?"
"Huge shocking news."
Draco laughed and washed himself as Harry washed his hair. Draco then stepped
out of the shower and let Harry finish. He joined Ginny in the bedroom as she
was pulling on her jeans.
"I personally had a fantastic time." She said
"I did too. I'm just insecure. You and Harry have been friends for a very long
time. Leaves me feeling out of sorts."
Harry stood in the doorway as Ginny stood with her hands on her hips. She
looked alot like her mother right then and Harry knew the stance meant there
was no room for argument.
"Just stop Dray, we love you."
"Not use to that either."
Ginny huffed and crossed her arms.
"Why are you boys so difficult?"
Without another word, Ginny went back into the bathroom to finish getting
ready. Draco just shook his head and started looking for clothes.
"Why are women so difficult?"
"Dray, love, I am staying out of this one. Lets just get dressed or we won't
have time for breakfast."
"Same place as yesterday?"
"If you like."
Harry didn't see the look Draco shot him as he pulled his shirt over his head.
"Is that the place you pointed out on our walk last night? The cute little
bakery?" Ginny called from the bathroom
"Yes."
"Lets just go there then."
Ginny came out of the bathroom and laughed. Draco's shirt was hanging about his
neck and Harry was in the process of putting on his shoes. Ginny just shook her
head and went in search of coffee.
"Damn it."
"I know your a hopeless romantic. Gin isn't going to tell anyone. Well maybe
Hermione but even what she says will be edited. Did she end up barefoot?"
"Yeah, and I ended up with her heels. I'm sorry I'm snappy. I'm just adjusting.
It's going to be strange being without her."
"I missed you both. Now lets go get our coffee and I can fill you in on what I
did last night."
Draco followed Harry from the room and went straight to the coffee. Ginny was
already curled up in a chair in the living room, sipping hers with her eyes
closed.
"Last night, Dad dropped a few bombs. This afternoon I take my NEWTS. Next week
I take 2 masteries. He thinks that when I step into Hogwarts, the castle will
reject him as headmaster and elect me. So I did all the paperwork for the up
coming school year last night. I signed all the school letters and I presented
several ideas that Dad will put into writing. I may not be going back as a
student. We just have to see how it plays out."
"Yeah that's one hell of a bomb Harry." Draco sighed
"So what now?" Ginny asked
"Follow thru and wait. There's not much we really can do. But if I don't take
the post the castle will begin to crumble."
"So lets get on with out day then. Lets grab breakfast to go. I'll take mine
and Dads up to the hospital and you two can have some time together. If you
have to sit exams at noon the more time the better." Ginny laughed
Draco nodded and sighed. It was only going to get harder, he realized. When all
the kids came home and they moved it wasn't going to be easy. He was just going
to have to adjust to it. Draco realized he didn't like sharing, but it wasn't
just Harry it was Ginny too.
"Are either if you having a hard time with this?" He asked softly
"Yes." Harry and Ginny answered firmly
"So am I."
They all laughed and Ginny smirked as she sat down on Draco's lap. He wrapped
her in his arms without thought.
"Leaving you last night about killed me. I have all these questions but if I
ask them, then it's like I don't trust you. But I had to do it. I had to walk
away so you two could have your time. We belong to each other. You are not
mine. It's the three of us and we all need to have relationships. I want you
both with me always, but I can't have that." Harry said
Draco nodded in understanding as Ginny lay her head on his shoulder. He was
starting to understand why Harry did some of the things that he did. He wasn't
feeling so out of sorts now.
"Do you know how badly I just want to hold you both?"
They shook their heads as Harry crossed the room. He sat down on the sofa and
pulled Ginny into his lap and tucked Draco into his side.
"Badly. I just want to sit here for 10 minutes. Then we will go."
Ginny laughed as Draco closed his eyes and snuggled in. He missed this part
over the last few days. He just wanted to hold them and pretend that the world
didn't exist. But he couldn't. There was way too much to do and not enough time
in which to do it. That was just life.
"Lets go eat." Harry sad quietly
They moved reluctantly, making sure they had what they would need. They decided
to take breakfast to the hospital and spend some time with Severus. Draco and
Ginny had a few questions of their own.
"Hey Dad!" Ginny said brightly
"I am still not use to that. Food?"
"Well yeah. You have to eat." Draco laughed
Severus pinched the bridge of his nose and shook his head.
"Yes, we brought breakfast. Now what time do I have to be where ever it is that
I am going?" Harry asked
"You have to be in the room next door by noon. I have arranged it so I am
present."
"Oh well that's good I guess."
"If you would rather I not be there I won't be."
"It's fine Dad." Ginny laughed "So, of Harry gets headmaster then what?"
"It's not if Ginny, it's when. The masters tower has already begun to reset
itself. The kids even have rooms. Dudley has a room. The Weasley's have a room.
It's really blowing my mind. The castle is going at our pace. You've already
assumed the role, we just need a few things to cement the change. That's what
we are doing."
"I want to keep the DA."
"I don't see why you couldn't. I still want to see you teach."
They fell into silence as they finished off their breakfast. There was so much
going on that Harry was having a hard time keeping up.
"I am going to hold my kids, then I am going to spend time with my husband. My
mind is racing and I can't think straight. Normally I'd sleep but I don't have
6 hours."
"I'm sorry." Severus said
"Dad, I'd rather know and plan then be thrown into it. Did I tell you the hat
tried to put me in Slytherin?"
"Oh me too." Ginny smirked
Severus and Draco just sat there thinking about what had just been dropped. A
lot of things started clicking into place and both men started to laugh.
"The Snakes in the Lions Den! Merlin!" Draco laughed
Harry just laughed and held a finger to his lips as he went to pick up Laila.
The baby fussed a little till Harry put her to his chest. They all watched as
the girl snuggled in and yawned.
"I'm sorry to wake you. Just wanted a bit of a cuddle." Harry whispered softly
Laila just snuggled deeper into her daddy's tee shirt.
"Daddy's girl." Ginny giggled
"No she snuggles her grand dad just like this." Harry pointed out
Kissing the tiny head again, Harry handed her to Draco and went for Liam. They
talked quietly of the up coming year as the boys cuddled babies. A
contraceptive potion was on the list of things he needed to discuss with Draco,
if he could ever find the time.
***
Harry took them back to the apartment at half 8 and just stood there for a
minute. Draco took advantage of it and slid into Harry's arms, thrilled when
the embrace was returned.
"Dray, I am so overwhelmed right now I can't see straight. There is so much in
my head right now that I can feel the migraine creeping up. I hate this part."
"What do you need me to do?"
"Make my brain stop. I don't want to think."
"Come with me. And darken the windows please. It gets quite bright in here."
Harry did as he was asked and soon found himself laying on the bed. He wasn't
going to interrupt whatever was about to happen. He was just going to feel.
He felt his shoes be pulled off, then his socks.
"Stand up. I want you against the pillows."
Draco then pulled Harry's shirt over his head before kissing him deeply. Harry
sank into the kiss, truly missing the man in his arms. Quickly Harry pulled
back and pulled the tee shirt over Draco's head.
"I have missed you my love. Time with just you." He whispered
"Then relax. We have time. There is no rush."
Harry nodded as his jeans fell to the floor, stepping out of them without
thought.
"Against the pillows." Draco whispered
Harry nodded and did as he was told. He watched as Draco stripped off the rest
if his clothing before strattling his hips. Harry reached out even as Draco
wrapped his arms around his neck.
"Your still thinking."
"Having trouble."
"Cast the charms now then you won't be thinking for long."
Harry nodded and cast the charms as Draco kissed him again. He was slowly
giving up on coherent thought as kisses were trailed down his neck and hands
teased. He let his head roll back as Draco took the head of his prick in his
mouth and slid all the way down.
"Fuck." Harry swore arching slightly
Draco placed his hand on Harry's hip to still his movements as he slowly moved
up and down. Above him Harry was cursing in a breathless whisper that was
nearly his undoing.
"Dray, gotta stop. Shit,"
Draco slowly pulled back gently releasing Harry with a soft pop. Rising back
over his husband Draco looked deep into his eyes.
"Still thinking?" He asked
Harry captured his lips in a hungry kiss in reply. Without breaking the kiss,
Draco rose slightly and lined himself up. Slowly, he lowered himself, earning a
hiss from Harry.
"Holy fuck." Harry groaned
"Shh, let me love you."
Harry gripped his hips as he began to slowly move. The kisses became frantic as
the pace remained slow. Draco gave himself over to the mindlessness of it as
Harry began to suck and nibble on his neck.
The build was slow, agonizing, almost painful, but Draco was in no rush.
Panting he took Harry's face in his hands and rested their foreheads together.
Looking into each others eyes they lost control as one.
Draco collapsed bonelessly into Harry's arms, completely content.
"I love you. You are amazing." Harry whispered breathlessly
"I just wanted you so much. I needed to feel you. I missed you."
"I missed you."
Harry didn't dare let Draco go. He wanted to just hold him until he was ready
to move. They were still connected and Harry didn't want to loose that yet.
"I want a shower and I want some lunch. And I want you to hold me as much as
possible. How much time do we have?" Draco said softly
"It's 9:45. So lets cuddle awhile, have a shower, then get some lunch. Don't
fall asleep."
"Not a chance. When I get you alone expect me to be clingy. Especially if no
ones watching."
Harry cast a cleaning charm as Draco lifted himself off his lap. They lay down,
Draco's head on Harry's chest. He was totally content to lay there for the rest
of the day, but that wasn't going to happen.
"Shit that's going to be a good one. I can't believe I did that."
"Harry, it's a love bite." Draco laughed
Harry huffed as Draco continued to laugh at him. Deciding to play, Harry
flipped Draco onto his back and pinned him to the bed. The laughter dancing
behind Harry's eyes reflected in the smirk on his face.
"It's not funny."
Draco heard the shower come on and knew he'd have his chance to tease shortly.
"Why does it upset you?"
"It doesn't really. I lost control. I never lose control."
"Then my mission was accomplished. Come shower with me."
Harry laughed and pulled Draco to his feet. Yes, mission accomplished.
***
Draco hadn't allowed Harry to heal the love bite on the side of his neck. It
marked Harry's loss of control and Draco was quite proud of that. When they
walked into the twins room, Ginny's eyes went wide.
"He lost control." Draco smirked
"Damn. Well shit." Ginny said in awe
Harry just scowled and crossed his arms. There was more to this then was being
let on.
"What did you both plan that?"
"No. But we did wager on how long it would take you to really let go. I lost by
the way." Ginny pouted
"Your known for your control. Sometimes you don't need it Harry. This afternoon
was prime example." Draco said gently
"I know that. Talk about learning. Holy shit."
Harry sat down next to Ginny and was rewarded with a lap full of red head. He
leaned in and kissed her gently before wrapping her in his arms.
"I'm good with that. Now are you ready for your exams?"
"No idea but I don't really have a choice. Hi Dad."
"Hello. See Draco won the wager."
Harry just shook his head and buried his face in Ginny's neck.
"Of all the days to pull your hair up!"
Harry reached up and pulled Ginny's ponytail over to cover his face. He had
never been so embarrassed in his entire life.
"Healer Dunn said the twins can go home tomorrow afternoon." Severus announced
"When you are finished with your exams you need to go get ready for them.
Emilie comes home tomorrow evening as well so get some food in that place.
Narcissa would like to see you as well. So get everything ready and we will
visit the Weasley's for supper."
"Ok. Exams now before you lot add anything more to my head."
Harry kissed Ginny, then Draco and followed Severus from the room. The room
next door had been cleared. A desk and 2 chairs sat on the far wall as another
desk and chair sat in the center. There was a never out quill sitting on the
desk that Harry knew had cheat spells on it.
"Mr.Malfoy-Potter. We really must hurry this along before Fudge finds out. He
still thinks he may have a shoe in at Hogwarts. I like to watch the man make a
fool of himself. I'm Gibbs and I will be giving you your exams."
"Can we do it my way? As I finish an exam, I will set it off to my right. Just
switch them out. If I get too distracted its over."
"Severus can do whatever he likes, as long as its you taking the exam. I'm
going to sip tea and read my book. You owe me Severus."
"I am aware."
Harry sat down at the desk and picked up his quill. As Severus sat the first
exam in front of him, he leaned down to whisper.
"Just like last night son. I'm already proud of you. Just take your time and
focus. I love you."
"I love you too Dad."
Taking a deep breath and clearing his mind, Harry wrote his name and started
the first exam. What he didn't know was that Severus had the exams for all the
current classes taught at Hogwarts. With the ease Harry had moved thru the
paperwork the night before, Severus wanted to see how much Harry knew without
realizing it was in his head.
As Severus predicted once Harry got going, he flew. 2 exams an hour, 3 hours in
and they were almost done. Harry had 3 more to go.
An hour later Harry was setting his quill down and flexing his fingers. His
eyes were glazed, his mind mush.
"Quickly now. Practicals." Gibbs laughed
Harry nodded and stood. Quickly they went thru the practical parts to the
exams. Everything was totally random and it seemed to suit Harry better. After
an hour Gibbs crossed his arms with a smirk.
"May I call you Harry?" The man asked
"We've just spent 5 hours together I'd hope so."
"Right then." Gibbs laughed "You are an amazing young man. I am going to mark
these personally and without bias. As I mark these exams I don't give a damn
who you are or what you have done. Understand?"
"Yes sir."
"Good. You will have your results at the end of the week. Good day."
"Good day sir, thank you."
"No Harry, thank you."
Harry waited until the man shut the door before he damn near collapsed into
Severus' arms. Gently, he lowered them to the floor holding Harry tightly.
"Dad, how in the hell did I know all that stuff?"
"My theory is that the information is already there, you just have to recall
it. It's the rings I think. They hold memories."
"I'll have to as Merlin when I see him next. I feel a migraine coming on.
Another one."
Severus reached into his pocket and pulled out a pain potion. Harry quickly
downed it and settled back to wait for it to take effect.
"Oh are we going to put everyone thru the ringer. I'm not going to go back to
the way it was. I can't." Severus said softly
"Good because the old you was a right ass hole. Lets go tell them I'm done. I'm
starting to get hungry."
"I have one last thing to add to your head. Dudley asked if I could be his
guardian. We have to meet with Marge tomorrow at noon."
"Oh bloody hell."
Severus shook his head as they got to their feet. Harry hated Marge as much as
Marge hated Harry. But she needed to sign Dudley over or Severus couldn't do
anything.
"How'd it go?"
Harry looked at Ginny and Draco sitting in a rocker and pulled a face.
"Brain mushy. Need caffeine. Need food." Harry grumped
"The 9 exams he took went very very well. Draco are you going to come back here
after supper?"
"Yeah. I could use some Dad time. Twin time. What? You have a date night. I can
stay the night here. You did that for us?" Draco smirked
Harry nodded and pulled Ginny to her feet.
"We also have shopping to do so let's get a move on. The shops close at 7. We
can have supper later. I need a snack though. I need sugar."
"We can split up you know." Ginny suggested
"No we stay together. It's almost time for them to eat."
Everyone gave him a strange look as he walked over to the cradles and kissed
each baby in turn.
"Go on. I can more then handle it. A few nurses actually understand the
sensitive hearing bit. We will be fine." Severus assured
Harry nodded and led the others from the room. He hated this part. He didn't
want to leave them.
As they walked down to the lobby, Harry went over the mental check list that
never seemed to end. The house would be ready to start moving into by
Wednesday, it was Sunday. It's not like they had much so the move would be
easy. He knew that Molly would watch the children as they moved.
Coming back to reality, he appereated, to an alley way near the shops that they
needed to go to. They bought trunks first, shrinking them down to carry. Harry
would be applying the memory charms on thick tonight, her had no choice they
just didn't have time. Then they bought 3 cradles and linens, those too shrunk
to fit in a trunk. Harry was fading quickly and pulled his spouses into a
Starbucks for a quick pick me up.
"Draco, you go do the diaper thing. Gin and I will be 2 shops down getting
clothing. We got to hurry this up, I need a nap. Sugars helping though."
"Alright. Lets get this done. There's a nice Spanish place not far from there.
We can eat there."
"Sounds good. Gin, I'm sorry."
"Harry. I'm a big girl, I understand. I just want to be with you, even if all
we do us sleep." Ginny said gently
Harry nodded and finished his second pastry. They headed off into different
shops, needing to shop quickly. Harry had gotten up extremely early and had an
incredibly long day. They needed to get the man fed and in bed sooner rather
then later.
"Hi, how are you?" The clerk greeted as they walked into a baby shop.
"Fine thank you. Honey, Lets make this quick. I'm starving."
Harry laughed and turned to the clerk.
"Twins. A boy and a girl. Could you possibly help us out. We need everything
size newborn to 12 months."
"Wow. Ok. May I ask why?"
"We go to a boarding school up in Scotland. You won't have time to do this
again until next June."
"Hogwarts? My sister attended."
"Yes. I'm Harry, this is Ginny and Draco will be along shortly. Since you know,
we can talk about it." Harry laughed
They quickly sank into a conversation as they picked out baby clothes. The
women even went into the back to make sure they had everything they needed.
"I am going to put a mail order catalog in your bag. The address of the shop is
on the back. I still have my owl, so I will write you when it comes in. Just in
case."
"Thank you. Liam gets heavier everyday. Laila is taking a bit longer. Maybe
when she comes home and has her daddy all the time she'll get bigger faster."
"You leave Laila be." Harry mock scolded
"She's a daddy's girl. And Liam is a momma's boy. I have Emi. Paige too is a
daddy's girl." Draco laughed
Harry turned and smiled as Draco sat the bags down.
"We just have to shrink everything down. Her sister went to Hogwarts." Ginny
explained
Draco nodded and looked around. He pulled the pink trunk from his pocket and
set it down. Harry waved his hand and it resized.
"That never gets old. It drives my sister nuts." The clerk laughed
"Yeah. But carting it all around is a pain. We are going to need a bigger
pram."
"Catalog." the clerk sing songed
Harry nodded and helped Draco fit everything into the trunk. Once done, Harry
re shrank the trunk and sighed.
"Supper. Then we have to go set up the apartment. I have a list of things that
need to be done and its getting a bit long."
"Love that is why you have us. You are not a super wizard, you don't need to do
everything alone." Draco smirked
"You need to let some of your control slip a bit." Ginny added
"I'm working on it. Give me a break."
The pair nodded knowing that they were asking alot. Waving to the clerk they
walked out of the store and down the sidewalk. They went slowly, Ginny between
the boys. They chatted quietly about where they wanted to eat, coming to an
agreement on The Keep because it was the closest to the hotel and they wanted
something filling.
They sat in the back, Rosemary serving them personally. She didn't ask
questions this time, but was nice enough. When the bill was settled they headed
out. They had things to set up yet and just wanted to get it done.
When they entered the apartment Draco had Harry resize the trunk so he and
Ginny could get started. Harry stood at the counter and made a list for the
market. Ok so it wasn't the best date but they needed to go out.
Draco put the cradles in the living room, setting up a small alcove as a
makeshift nursery. The cradles were lined up in a neat row a changing table sat
off to the left side stocked and ready to go. 2 shelving units stood behind the
cradles holding what should be enough clothing for a week.
Ginny was in the second bedroom setting it up for Emilie. Harry had given her
his old school books so that the girl would at least have something to read.
There were crayons, markers, and paper set on a small desk by the window as
well as writing supplies. There was a hamper in the bathroom and as soon as
Emilie got there the rest of her things would be put away.
They were almost a family. Almost.
"Dray, you ready? We can walk you back. We have to head out to the market."
"Yeah. Do you mind if I look over the financials?"
"Not at all. We can walk slow, grab a coffee. I know you don't want to go yet.
I really don't want you to either."
"Nor I but soon, very soon we wont have to worry about that any more." Ginny
said softly
As Harry pulled Draco into his arms, Ginny came up behind them and joined the
hug. They just stood there like that for a few minutes, soaking in the comfort.
They were interrupted by an owl tapping at the window. Harry broke away and let
the poor thing in. It dropped the letter in Harry's hands. It was from Gibbs.
[Ok so I couldn't help myself. I had to grade these as soon as I got back to my
office. I needed to know what all Severus' fuss was about. See for yourself.
Gibbs ]
Harry shuffled parchment and quickly sat down on the window seat.
Dear Mr. Harrison J. Malfoy-Potter I am pleased to inform you that you have not
only passed your NEWT Exams but have scored near perfectly.
Congratulations,
Examiner Matias Gibbs
Written Exam Results
Astronomy E
History E
DADA O
Potions O
Charms O
Transfiguration O
Arithmetically E
Runes E
Herbology O
Practical Exam Results
Astronomy E
DADA O
Potions O
Charms O
Transfiguration O
Harry looked up at Draco and Ginny and held the papers out. Draco walked
forward and collected them. Harry saw the shock on both their faces as they
read, it made him smile.
"That is fantastic Harry." Ginny said softly
"No it's amazing. Good job Love." Draco laughed
Harry nodded and kissed Draco then Ginny.
"Lets go tell Dad."
The others laughed and they headed out of the apartment. Harry felt like he had
conquered the world. The exhaustion was now worth it as he had the results in
his hands. They were one step closer to what they needed to make Hogwarts safe,
that made Harry happy.
When they walked into the twins room Harry handed the letter to Severus without
a word. They watched as the shock registered on the mans face.
"I, um, hmm."
Harry's grin just got wider. He had rendered Severus Snape speechless. Very
happy with himself, Harry stepped forward and found himself pulled into a tight
hug.
"I am so very proud of you my son." Severus whispered
"Love you too Dad."
Harry pulled back and went over to the cradles. Liam was laying there wide
awake, looking up. When Harry came into his line of sight, the boy smiled.
"Hello little man. Have a good nap? Come, we can have some cuddle time."
Harry scooped his son up and put him on his shoulder. Liam then lifted his
little head and looked directly at him. Ginny quickly took a picture.
"Look who's full of himself." Draco cooed
Liam set his head down and looked over at Draco. The blond melted and reached
for the boy. Harry wasn't having it.
"Will you give me a few with my son please?" He laughed "You will have him all
night, I just want a few minutes."
Draco pouted and went to check on Laila. The little girl was sound asleep, so
Draco let her be.
"More adjustments come tomorrow." Ginny sighed
The boys nodded in agreement knowing they would be ok but that it was going to
be a challenge.
"We meet with Marge at noon. The twins will be released at 4. Emilie and
Narcissa will be there at 6." Severus gently remained
"I'm going to make Shepards pie for supper then. We need to get to the market."
"Go on then. You look about dead on your feet." Draco laughed "Wait, you cook?"
"Yes, I cook. So shut it unless you'd rather go hungry."
Draco shook his head and kept his mouth shut. Harry hugged Severus first, then
kissed Draco and Liam, before going over to kiss Laila on her head. Ginny
quickly did the same before waving good bye.
Severus looked at his god son in a new light.
"You have fallen for them both haven't you?"
"Can't seem to help it."
Severus nodded and picked Laila up. She was not happy, she just missed her
daddy.
***
Ginny was amused as she walked thru the market beside Harry. Her husband really
knew what he was doing so she didn't dare nose in. This was apart of Harry that
no one else had ever seen, this was just hers.
As they checked out, she picked up as many bags as she could carry and followed
Harry out. He had cast a feather light charm on them and for that she was great
full.
She then watched as Harry put everything away quickly. She couldn't help but be
amazed by the man the boy had become.
"I'm going to go change. I'd rather stay in if you don't mind." She said
quietly
"Sounds good to me. Tea?"
"Please."
Harry watched Ginny walk off wondering how in the hell he had gotten so damn
lucky. First he had been gifted with Draco, then with Ginny. The gift of their
adopted children made his heart swell. He wasn't sure how in the hell he was
going to keep up with it all, but he would find a way.
The kettle whistled as Ginny came out of the bedroom. She was in a tank top and
a tiny pair of sleep shorts, Harry mentally cursed.
"That's actually the reaction I was hoping for. I get nervous sometimes that I
didn't look before I leapt."
"Ginny,-"
"I get nervous just like Draco. I'm terrified that you'll choose him over me. I
know I'm being silly, but I still feel it. I have always loved you Harry and I
always will."
"Lets sit. Talk awhile."
"I'd like that. I surprised you didn't I?"
"Yes you did. Hell Gin, Draco surprised me. But I'm glad I have you both. Both
of you have been keeping me from losing my mind."
"Draco was talking about straightening out our finances tonight. Sounds
boring."
"I did that already and it was. He can go over it, 2 heads are better then
one."
Ginny smirked and he caught the double meaning. Laughing, Harry tossed a pillow
at her.
"Really?" Harry laughed
"Yes really but I won't go into why exactly. There was too much tension built
up the first time."
Harry grinned as she strattled his lap, looking down at him. He knew exactly
what she wanted and knew how she wanted it. He always knew.
Pulling her hips toward him, he leaned back on the sofa. She shifted forward as
she rested her forearms on his shoulders as she tangled her fingers in his
hair.
"I want to know what he meant. I want to be driven mad. I wanted to stay in
because I wanted your full undivided attention. Turn your phone off. There is a
do not disturb sign on the door. I want my needs met."
"Really, you think I can do that for you?"
"I know you can. You always know."
Before Harry could reply she pressed her lips firmly to his. If she was going
to give him total control, he wanted to hear it. He didn't want anymore bets
that he didn't know about, but he would gladly take another one of those
afternoons.
"Give me control." He whispered
"You have it."
Ginny smiled as Harry shifted them so she was laying on the couch. He pinned
her arms above her head with one hand as he shifted her hips with the other. He
would lose control he knew even as it was handed to him. They had the ability
to make him lose all control and that didn't really bother him.
Kissing would always be his favorite part, but he wanted more. Releasing her
hands Harry pulled his own shirt off as Ginny tugged hers over her head.
"Come on, not on the sofa." Harry laughed lightly
Ginny and quickly led the way into the bedroom. As the door clicked shut Harry
pulled Ginny to him and kissed her deeply. Slowly he backed her to the bed.
"The tension is building quickly." Ginny whispered
"It is. But we have all night."
Ginny sat down as Harry stripped off his jeans. His hands were shaking with
need, his body tight as a bow string. As he lay down with her, she understood.
"The first few times with Draco were like this weren't they?"
"Yes. It's everything settling."
"Then love me. Then hold me."
Harry pulled her close, needed to feel her against him. It felt like there was
fire where they touched. As their lips met again Harry shifted to pin her
beneath him. She moaned as his hands began to explore. Arching into his touch.
"God Harry," Ginny panted
Harry leaned back and pulled her shorts down her legs before tossing them
aside. He sat there taking her in. He had seen but had never taken the chance
to really look. She was slender, her skin fair. She didn't have the freckles
like the rest of the Weasley's, she had skin spun silk. Her muscles were
slightly defined from being so active. She was totally beautiful and his.
Slowly he slid his hands down her legs, one hand stopping on her hip. A gleam
came to his eye that made Ginny slightly nervous. The feeling swiftly left her
as Harry lowered himself to her, kissing her deeply.
Harry control was starting to slip as he began to map her with his lips, with
his hands. Every moan, every softy sigh, every hitch breath was a true test of
his control.
Sliding off the bed to kneel on the floor, Harry pulled her to him hoping she
didn't protest. Her breathing quickened as he stopped for just a second before
putting that wicked tongue to use.
"Holy fucking hell!"
Delighted in her response, Harry listened as every noise she made became
desperate. He teased then taking just to the edge of climax before backing off
for a moment. Until she began to beg for release, which is exactly what he
wanted. One last time, he chuckled to himself as her quickly brought her back
up and let her fall.
Wiping his mouth on the sheet before she could catch him, he kissed his way
back to her mouth before kissing her deeply. As she wrapped her legs around
him, he moved forward entering her in one swift move. She arched, letting out a
moan as she did so.
Her finger nails but into his back as he moved slowly. He wanted this to last
as long as possible, knowing that time to themselves was going to become an
issue tomorrow. But the longer he tried to draw it out, the harder it became
and he picked up the pace.
Listening to her and watching her, they climaxed as one succumbing to need.
Carfully Harry rolled to the side, trying to catch his breath. He had one last
thing he needed to do, just to prove a point.
"Holy fuck Harry." Ginny panted
"Yeah. I lost it there near the end. Hold still a minute."
Harry then leaned over and gently kissed the spot he had selected earlier
before he began to create the love bite to match Draco's. Once again he finger
nails bit into his back reminding him that he would have marks of his own.
When he pulled back, he admired his handy work before laying back down. Ginny
then snuggled in with her head on Harry's chest listening to his heart beat.
Her eyes began to droop.
"Yes love sleep." Harry whispered
" I understand now I think."
"No love, you honestly have no idea."
When he was sure Ginny was asleep, Harry allowed himself to drift off.
***
Draco cursed as he looked through the paper work that he was going at spend
most of the night trying to straighten out. Harry had already done it and had
done a good job too. That just meant that he was left him to wonder what his
spouses were up to.
As he went to shove everything back into the bag, he saw Merlin's journal in
the bottom. Curious, Draco pulled the book out and set it aside before putting
the paperwork back. At least now he had something to do.
After pouring himself a cup of coffee, Draco sat down and started to read. The
answers were locked inside the book and he desperately needed as many answers
as he could find.
***** Chapter 6 : Family *****

Author's notes: Shocking reviles.
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Chapter Six : A Family
Harry sat next to Severus at Kings Cross waiting for Marge's train to come in.
Dudley was pacing off to the side and Harry knew he was praying Marge would
allow Severus to be his guardian. He was studying the course books like crazy,
preparing for the OWL exams just before school started. Harry was doing all
that he could to make sure Dudley would be ok once he got to Hogwarts.
As the train came to a stop, Harry steeled himself to face the women who made
his life hell.
"Daddy!"
Harry turned at the sound of Emilie's voice and broke into a huge grin. She
broke away from Ron and Hermione and ran into his arms.
"Oh I missed you." Harry laughed
"I missed you too. Dudley!"
Harry passed the excited girl off to Dudley who laughed and hugged her tight.
"Sorry mate, she insisted." Ron laughed
"I'm happy to see her. Hello Aunt Marge."
"Hello. Dudders, who is that pretty little thing?"
"This is Emilie. Harry's adopted daughter."
"Nice to meet you. Can I go see Draco and Ginny?"
Harry winked and nodded. She was a sharp one. After another quick hug, Emilie
bounced over to Ron and was swung up into his arms.
"See you later. Ms.Dursley."
They all watched as the group walked off, Harry wishing he could go with them.
Then he saw Ripper and sighed.
"You and I aren't going to have any problems are we Ripper?"
The dog lay down on the ground and whined making it clear that he would behave
himself. With a nod, Harry led the way out onto the main road.
"Harry!"
Harry turned again to see Collin Creevy running towards him. Mentally he cursed
and waited for the flash that never came.
"Hey! I'm meeting Ginny. Have you seen her?"
"Hi Collin. Not since I left this morning no. Why?"
"I can't tell you. Don't you give me that look either. I made a promise!"
"Lin! Hi Harry!"
They turned to see Ginny sprinting toward them. She was in shorts and a blue
tank top, Harry mentally cursed.
"Of all the people to run into Lin you pick Harry!" Ginny laughed
The boy shrugged and rolled his eyes.
"I have something to do really quick. You go that way, I'm going to go this
way. I'm going to pick up the twins. Ron and Mi are going with me. Narcissa is
meeting us there with Paige. Draco and Emilie too."
Harry narrowed his eyes and crossed his arms. They were all up to something.
"It's a photo shoot Harry. Go."
Before Harry could reply, Ginny and Collin raced off clearly running late.
Harry rounded on Severus who held his hands up in defense.
"They are going up to Hogwarts to hold a photo shoot on the grounds. Yes I
knew. She's spent almost a week setting it up."
Harry just shook his head and continued to lead the way to the bistro they ate
at often. They were seated quickly, their orders taken, and silence descended.
"Give me the paperwork. Then I would like to see this school and talk to the
headmaster. I also would like to see the family Dudley has told me so much
about."
Severus handed Marge the paperwork as their food arrived. She read as she ate,
nodding every so often. Then she signed it without a word, handing it back to
Severus.
"Aunt Marge I need you to understand a few things very quickly. I need you to
listen first, then if you choose to judge you may do so. I have never been
average at anything.-"
"No you were always quite remarkable. I too did as I was told Harry. For that
I'm sorry. That Ginny girl is your wife?"
"Yes, I'm at the head of a triad."
"Draco would be the other?"
"Yes. Emilie was an unwanted child, we adopted her. She's 11 and starts
Hogwarts this year. Paige is Draco's baby sister, his mother is dying because
of a curse cast by his father. Paige is ours now, she almost 6 weeks old. How
much do you know about Voldemort?"
"Everything. We were all well informed. This has to do with the twins and blood
doesn't it?"
"Liam and Laila were fathered by Voldemort, but the magic in my blood canceled
his out. So the twins are mine. They are almost 2 weeks old."
"Go on."
"I'm Headmaster at Hogwarts. The castle chose me. I am The Heir of All. Merlin
and Morgan La Fay and the Hogwarts founders. There isn't much I can't really
do."
Marge nodded and sipped her tea. It was a lot to take in all at once but she
was trying. She had never seen Dudley so happy then he had been in the last
week. For Dudley she would open her eyes and her heart and really try.
"I am ready when you are."
Harry nodded and settled the bill before leading them behind the restaurant
into the alley.
"Dad, take Dudley. Marge, I need you to trust me."
Marge closed her eyes. This was way beyond her comfort zone. She hardly trusted
the person who cut her hair. When she opened her eyes Harry was holding Ripper
under one arm.
"Alright. Where are we going exactly?"
"Northern Scotland. Hogwarts. Hold onto my arm tightly. Dad you go first."
Marge watched as Dudley took hold of the mans arm and they were just gone. What
in the hell?
"Ready?"
"No but go anyway. I don't think I'd ever be ready."
Harry nodded and they were just gone. The landed on the dirt path that led from
Hogsmead to Hogwarts. Severus had had the forethought to have a carriage
waiting. Harry help Marge aboard as she looked every which way. There was so
much to see, so much to admire. Harry explained everything as the carriage
bumped along. He had no idea where it was coming from but he kept talking.
"And there she is, Hogwarts."
Both Marge and Dudley looked up at the castle and let their mouths drop open in
shock. Harry rambled off facts about the castle that Severus didn't even know.
As the carriage pulled to a stop, Ripper jumped out and ran off.
"Oi stay where we can see you!" Harry yelled after the dog
To Marge's surprise, Ripper didn't go any further then the group did. The
Weasley's set up a large canopy to keep kids out of sun. There was a long table
filled with refreshments he had no doubt Molly had supplied. The entire Weasley
clan was present making Harry grin. The Grangers were there too making Harry
realize they were all family thru marriage now. The thought made him grin.
"Harry, take Laila please. And my mother us rather cross with you and I have no
idea why. Molly has high jacked Liam, Emilie hot on her heels. Ginny has Paige
talking to Collin. Ms.Dursley, I will introduce you while Harry cleans up
whatever mess he made with my mother."
"Hi Draco. Bye Draco." Harry smirked
"Just go see my mother."
Draco led the women off, leaving Harry with Laila to deal with Narcissa. He
hurried over wanting to get whatever it was over with before any festive mood
was spoiled.
"Cassi?"
"Harrison James, I have been worries half sick about the pair of you. Now
Ginny. A floo call dear-"
"I'm sorry. We all got caught up with alot of things. We are moving Wednesday
so you can see us all the time. I did not mean to upset you, none of us did."
Narcissa sighed and nodded. Then she held out her arms.
"Grand baby please. Laila?"
Harry nodded as he gently handed the child over. Ginny had her dressed in a
sage green onesie dress with lacy white socks and a white hair bow. She looked
just too adorable.
"Paige is in pale lavender. Emi is in lavender. Liam is in emerald green. Ginny
is in light blue. Draco in royal blue. And you will be in white. She has a plan
don't screw it up."
"Yes mum. Nice dress."
Narcissa was wearing a long tee shirt dress in sky blue. Over top was a light
knit oatmeal colored duster.
"Thank you. Ginny presented it to me this morning. I am extremely comfortable.
You may want to check your wallet."
"She asked me for it. She said a few outfits though. She wanted you to be
comfortable."
"Mission accomplished. Had I known, I would've been wearing muggle clothes
around the manor for decades. My goodness Harry she's so tiny."
"Just a smige over 5 pounds. Liam is just over 6."
"Wow. Oh my word, hello green eyes. Oh Harry."
Harry smiled as the Malfoy ice queen melted and cooed at her grand daughter.
Harry was starting to understand what Ginny was doing and it broke his heart.
She was capturing moments in time to be cherished forever. She was brilliant
"Cassi, We'er ready for you now." Ginny beamed
Harry smiled gently as Ginny took Laila and returned Paige.
"Brilliant."
"Thanks. Take her and go say hi to mum. I want to watch, this one is very
important."
Harry nodded and collected Laila before searching for Molly. He received many
hugs and congratulations as he weaved his way over to Molly. He caught sight of
Remus and felt his heart skip a few beats.
"Harry!"
Harry stopped and turned to see Remus rushing towards him grinning.
"No one would tell me where in the hell you were. I have to hug you."
Harry melted as Remus hugged him carefully. He knew that the wolf needed
reassurance that his cub was safe. Then Remus looked down at Laila.
"Not many people would do what you did. What the hell?"
Harry looked over to see Ginny and Molly having a rather heated conversation in
sign.
"He is right there! See I told you he stopped to talk to Remus!" Ginny snapped
Molly just glared at her daughter, who glared back in return. They each stood
there hands on their hips, until Molly crossed her arms. Ginny had won.
"Remus, you saw that right?"
"Yes. Matching rings. A triad?"
"Yes. Don't ask, I will not tell you a damn thing. I will leave you to wonder."
"You don't have to tell me anything. Your sents intermingle. I can't tell you
lot apart. She is beautiful."
"They have green eyes. This is Laila."
Remus smiled and gently took Laila before pushing him towards Molly. She looked
up with a fire in her eyes before advancing on him. When she stopped he cast a
silencing bubble around them. He didn't want everyone to know why he was being
yelled at.
"What did I do?" Harry asked calmly
"You didn't do anything that I didn't expect. Your married. She's my little
girl."
Harry just stood there he had no idea what to say or do for that matter.
"So...umm...is there a right answer?"
"No. I will just have to get over it. Are we in a silencing bubble?"
"Yes we are. I had a feeling I knew what this was about and didn't want
everyone to know about it. You were really going to yell at me?"
"There is a hickey on her hip!"
"You should see my back."
Molly let her mouth drop open as Harry crossed his arms and smirked at her. Ok,
at some point he grew a set of balls it would appear.
"Well then your even. I don't want to have this conversation anymore." Molly
whined
"Nor do I. So if you don't ask I won't tell."
"Deal."
Harry took down the silencing bubble and laughed as Molly pulled him into a
hug. It was going to be one of those days.
***
As dusk settled over Hogwarts Harry sighed. It had been a beautiful day and he
just wanted to take his family home and hold them tight. He sat with Ginny
tucked into one side, Draco on the other. Ron had Laila and Hermione had Liam.
Emilie was half asleep on Severus' lap. And Narcissa was walking towards them
with Paige, baby bag and all.
"I need you to sign the paperwork. I'm getting weaker. It's time." She said
softly
"I didn't want to take her from you too soon. I wanted you to be certain you
couldn't." Harry said softly
"I can't. I'll see her Wednesday. I can see her anytime I like. You've made
that very clear. You need time to bond before school starts. I'm ok."
Harry nodded and excepted the paperwork he was headed. After all 3 of them
signed, it vanished. It was Paige Christine Malfoy-Potter now. Narcissa passed
out hugs and kisses before passing Paige to Draco.
"I'm going to head back to the Weasley's. Its been a very long day and I'm
exhausted."
They waved their good byes as Emilie walked up with Severus.
"Can I stay with grand dad?" She asked sleepily
Ginny handed her bag to Severus and watched as the man picked her up and
carried her into the castle. Just like Harry the girl was early to bed and
early to rise, Ginny just didn't understand it. Over the next hour people
thinned out and things were packed up. It was time to head back to the
apartment and settle in for a night with 3 infants. Hugs were given freely as
Liam and Laila were passed back to their parents. With a wave, they were gone.
"It has been an amazing day, but what about us?" Marge asked
"You can come home with us. We will call Harry in the morning to get you to the
train station." Hermione laughed
"That is what makes a Weasley right there. I'm very proud of you Hermione."
Molly beamed
"We're going too. I can't wait to see the house Harry gave them. I have never
been this excited." Rene said
"Harry gave them a house?"
"You don't know do you. The title comes with alot of things. Money being one of
them. They don't have to worry, ever. Or their kids. He owns Hogwarts castle,
it's his birthright. Several houses. Their moving to Potter Manor on Wednesday.
Severus may be Dudley's guardian, but he will live with Harry." Hermione
explained
"He'll kill me for this, but I'm that proud. Yesterday he sat his NEWTS. Molly
first Hermione. He's taken his birthright and the castle knows it. She wouldn't
allow me to take Emi into my apartment, where she stayed last time. I had to
take her up to her room in the tower. We are not so much announcing that Harry
is headmaster, we are just going with it. The hat will announce it at the
welcoming feast."
"Severus Xavier Snape! I have a few words for you!"
Severus turned at the shout of his full name and pinched the bridge of his nose
as Minerva stormed forward.
"Everything is done!"
"Yes it is. We are taking steps to ensure the transitions go smoothly. I have
been rejected as headmaster and another has already been chosen."
Severus handed Harry's exam results to Minerva and watched her sink into deep
shock.
"Oh sweet Merlin Harry. You've been hiding. He needs a mastery."
"Next week. Potions and defense. I will share his plans with you tomorrow.
Things are about to change Min. Things need to change."
"I agree. Albus would've used this."
Severus nodded and bid everyone good night. He needed to put Harry's exam
results back in their frame.
*****
Wednesday dawned bright and early. And with the dawn Harry woke tangled in his
spouses limbs and sheets. He smiled as he tried to detangle himself without
waking anyone up. It hadn't worked before, he wasn't sure why he thought it
would now.
Ginny, always the one to wake with him, moved and stretched as Harry climbed
out of the bed.
"Why can't you sleep in? I love you Harry, but it's getting silly."
"Go back to sleep Gin. I'll wake you later."
Harry lead down and kissed her gently before heading into the bathroom. He knew
she wasn't going to go back to sleep. They had the same conversation every
morning and he knew shed be standing on the other side of the when he opened
it.
"You know better then that. Go make coffee and bottles. The twins will be up
soon. When they go back to sleep, we can start packing everything up."
Harry nodded and headed out of the room as Ginny entered the bathroom. As Harry
set the kettle to boil, Emilie came out of her room, rubbing her eyes.
"Morning Emi." Harry greeted
"Morning Daddy. I don't feel very good."
Harry crossed the kitchen and felt Emilie's forehead. She was burning up. So
Harry picked the little girl up and grabbed a pepper up. He was going to tuck
her back into bed for awhile hoping it was just a cold.
"Thank you daddy. I just feel yucky."
"Take your pepper up and lay back down awhile. I'll bring you breakfast in a
little bit."
Emilie nodded and snuggled back into her bed. When he walked into the kitchen,
Ginny was pouring water in the French press.
"Emi isn't feeling well. I gave her a pepper up and put her back to bed. We
have 45 minutes to just sit and enjoy our coffees."
Ginny grinned wondering if Draco would ever catch on to why they got up so
early. It irritated the blond to wake up in an empty bed every morning. He'd
drink his coffee as he gave Paige her bottle and talking to Emilie about
whatever the girl picked that day.
Taking pity on her husband, Ginny poured another cup of coffee and went to wake
Draco.
"Dray, baby wake up." Ginny said softly
"Too early."
"You need to know why we get up so early. Go use the loo and come get your
coffee."
Draco huffed and got out of the bed. Ginny grinned as Draco mumbled to himself.
He really wasn't a morning person.
"You are a braver women then I realized. You woke the sleeping dragon." Harry
laughed
"Ha ha funny love." Draco grumped
Ginny handed Draco his coffee cup and watched as he went to snuggle up next to
Harry. As the coffee kicked in Draco looked around.
"It's quiet."
"That's why we get up so early. Emi is back in bed, she's not feeling well."
Harry laughed
Draco nodded and shifted slightly to allow Ginny to snuggle up next to him. It
was nice just sitting there not having to jump and do several things at once.
Draco was really beginning to understand why Harry and Ginny did some of the
things that they did.
"I can't wait to put all my clothes away. Living out of my trunk is getting old
rather quickly." Ginny said quietly
"Lucky I had the closet expanded and the shower enlarged. Everyone is on the
same pattern for the most part, we can find time to ourselves."
The twins seemed to be sleeping in this morning and went to check. They were
still sound asleep and Harry smiled. It seemed Molly had been right, a little
cereal in their bedtime bottle would both help them gain weight and sleep
sounder. Harry would have to thank her. He knew that Paige would sleep till 8:
30 and the twins might just do the same, and with Emilie in bed ill.....
"Hey, come with me." Harry said quietly
Without wasting time they quickly followed Harry into the bedroom and shut the
door. Harry had the charms set up so they could hear everything but nobody
outside the room could hear anything. It really was ingenious.
Without wasting time, Harry pulled Draco into a deep kiss putting to rest the
wonder. Not wanting to waste time, he pulled Ginny into the fray kissing her as
well. Clothing was quickly discarded, as they fell onto the bed laughing.
"Gin, under me," Draco panted "Harry, behind me. I have an idea."
"I see what your saying." Harry agreed
Draco leaned forward and kissed Ginny deeply. He moaned as Harry cast the
charms before pushing 2 fingers into him. He broke the kiss, resting he's
forehead on Ginny's shoulder as he reached down. She arched into his touch,
already wet. She moaned.
"Oh my God,"
She watched as Harry straightened up, stroking himself. Arching into Draco's
touch, she reached down and helped him with the angle. Harry reached over for a
few pillows before pulling her forward. She helped him place the pillows under
her hips, impaling herself as she did so.
"Fuck," Ginny cursed arching
They had never done this before but so far so good. He reached out and stroked
Ginny's thigh to keep her still. He then lined himself up and slid into Draco
in one smooth stroke.
"Fuck!" Both Ginny and Draco moaned
"Yeah, my thoughts exactly."
Slowly, Harry began to move, fucking them both at the same time. He watched as
Draco reached up and grabbed Ginny's thigh as she kept pace. The coil was
winding quickly and he felt the magic responding. This is what they had needed
to do to become one, to become a true triad. That was his last coherent thought
as he latched on to Draco's neck, marking him. Little did he know Draco was
doing the same to Ginny.
Climax hit without warning and all 3 of them at the same time. As they fell to
the bed totally spent, a tattoo appeared on their right hips. It was Merlin's
mark. A tattoo never carried before by any, not even Merlin's triad.
For the first time in written history a triad was another step closer to being
complete.
Harry started the shower with a thought as his magic reached out to check on
the kids. All 4 were still sound asleep, they had time.
"I'd like to do that again sometime." Ginny laughed "Do you like my legs that
much Dray. Don't stop."
Draco pulled Ginny to him so he could touch any part he pleased. Harry came up
behind her and did the same. The magic was still running hot.
"I do like your legs, alot actually." Draco admitted
As they sank into a deep kiss, Harry groped. He loved every part of both of
them, inside and out.
"Lets take this to the shower." Harry whispered
As Harry stood, he pulled Ginny to him. Draco came up behind her, pressing
firmly into her back.
"Finish it Harry." Ginny moaned
Harry picked her up so she could wrap herself around him. Draco helped support
her as Harry smoothly entered her.
"Oh God," Ginny sighed
Draco leaned in an kissed Harry deeply. It didn't take long before they
climaxed, breathing heavy.
"Another step closer." Ginny panted
Harry nodded knowing that he would have to submit to Draco sooner rather then
later. He just wasn't ready yet. He knew that once they all submitted to each
other there would be no jealousy, no wonder. Harry just wasn't there yet.
Then he noticed the tattoo. It was a simple star inside a triangle.
"You guys got them too."
Ginny smirked as she quickly entered the shower and washed. The boys needed to
talk. They watched as she then quickly dressed and left the room. Harry then
took Draco's hand and pulled him into the spray. Draco cuddled close.
"The last part is that I need to submit to you. My control issues get in the
way." Harry said softly
"We can work up to it. I know you trust me, that's not the issue. But there are
ways to be in control, you know that."
Harry nodded and kissed Draco deeply.
"When we get some time alone. Come on, lets wash and go help Gin."
Harry nodded but was pulled into another deep kiss. He gave in and just let
Draco touch and tease. Draco would take the fear out of it, Harry had no doubt.
"Sorry. I've missed you." Draco whispered
"I've missed you too."
Quickly the boys washed and dressed. Ron, Hermione, Remus, and Severus would be
there shortly to help them transport kids and belongings. Harry still needed to
run to the bakery and go get coffee.
When they walked back out into the living room Ginny had coffee waiting and was
picking up Liam.
"He's the only one up." She laughed
The boys nodded and went to pour themselves coffee. It was easier now for some
reason. There wasn't as much built up tension. Harry knew as soon as he got
over his fears there would be peace between them that would never fade.
"People are going to start showing up soon. Shit!"
"Remus is coming?" Ginny said sweetly
"Yeah. Damn it! Give me a spell that will get rid of that smell."
They both looked at him blankly. After a full 5 minutes he ran into the bedroom
and cast a wide sweeping charm.
"What the hell did you just do?" Draco laughed
"I'm not really sure but I hope it worked. I'm going to grab breakfast and
coffee. I'll be 20 minutes tops."
"Not going to walk?" Ginny asked
"Not today. I don't really have time. Dray, could you start getting trunks
packed until another baby wakes up?"
Draco nodded and set his cup in the sink before heading off.
"His cup is in the sink?" Harry whispered
"I know. It's amazing."
"What are we whispering about?"
Harry about jumped out of his skin and turned to face Remus.
"Don't bloody well do that! Draco put his cup in the sink."
"Because I was standing next to it at the time. Hi Remus. I thought you were
going?"
Harry rolled his eyes, gave a wave and was gone. Remus just shook his head as
he walked further into the room. It smelled too clean, like it had been hit
with a really good cleaning charm. He couldn't help but grin as Harry thought
to cover his tracks.
"Shoot. Remus can you please take Liam? Dray, Paige and Laila are up. Who do
you want?"
"Laila."
Ginny smiled as she picked up Paige. Draco usually had Paige because they both
got up around the same time. Ginny figured he needed a new face to look at. As
babies were fed, Severus came thru the door followed by Ron and Hermione.
"Good morning. Dad can you check on Emilie please? She wasn't feeling well this
morning." Ginny said happily
"Pepper up and back to bed?"
"Yup, that's what Harry said."
Severus shook his head. It was always Harry that was up first, Harry who took
the parent role to heart. As he sat down on the side of Emilie's bed, the girl
rolled over and puked all over his lap.
"Alright Emi. I'm going to take you to Poppy. She'll set you right. Let me
clean this up and pack you a bag. You can stay with me tonight." Severus said
gently
Emilie nodded weakly and closed her eyes. Severus waved his wand and cleaned up
the sick before going to pack a small bag.
"Dad, what's the matter?"
Harry was back and moved straight to Emilie as she reached out for him.
"She was just sick. I'm going to take her to Poppy. 4 sick babies would not be
a good thing."
"Thank you."
"Any time son. I'll take her, you lot go pack."
Harry nodded and kissed Emilie's head before leaving the room. Draco was just
passing Liam to Hermione to change so he could help Harry pack things up.
"Emi is going up to see Poppy. 4 sick kids would not be a good thing."
"And she sicked up all over my lap so..... See you in a bit. Molly is expecting
grand babies. Do not disappoint her."
Severus then swiftly left the apartment to take care of Emilie. Harry sighed,
why couldn't it be easy?
"Right then, I have never moved before and don't plan on ever moving again. So
lets have breakfast and take the babies to mum." Ginny smirked
It seemed that everyone agreed because those who didn't have a baby moved to
the coffee.
"Pour 3 love. I got Gins." Draco said softly
Remus took this time to just watch. The Harry he remembered was shy and
withdrawn until the time called for it. He wanted to see him interact with his
family. He saw Draco tap Harry's arm.
"It's just there. I didn't forget."
Draco then picked up the only bagel without cream cheese on it before picking
up the coffees. Remus just grinned. The interplay between the triad was
fascinating everyone present and this was just breakfast. They worked as a
unit, no matter what they were doing. It really was amazing.
"I've watched Harry and Draco seem to know what the other was thinking. Harry
and Ginny have been doing it for years." Ron said suddenly "But to watch the 3
of you is amazing. It's going to be an eye opening day."
"Yeah, maybe. We're use to it. Gin, you want to take Emilie's room. Dray, the
baby stuff. And I'll do our room. Ron can help Draco. Hermione can help Ginny.
And Remus can baby sit."
"I can help."
"I don't know what ended up where."
"Oh thank you for the mental images! I need to go wash my brain!" Ron whined
"I'm missing a blue pair if that helps." Ginny grinned
"Check over by the window." Draco said quietly
All eyes turned to him, he just shrugged. Remus knew they got up to some
strange things, but it was all a bit too much. Not being about to hold it
anymore, he started to laugh. A deep rolling belly laugh. He had to hand Liam
to Ron he was laughing so hard. Ginny had this gleem in her eye that should've
given him warning, but the words that came out of her mouth were anything but
expected.
"I'm missing several pairs actually. The lacy ones you both seem rather fond of
just tossing. Getting them back would be great."
Remus only laughed harder as both boys turned bright red. She was a fire
cracker, always had been and always would be. Then Harry smirked and snapped
his fingers. Several pairs of the panties in question flew from the bedroom and
landed in Ginny's lap.
"Checkmate." Harry smirked
"Nicely played."
"Sometimes I really don't understand either one of you. I'm just about
mortified and then there's the pair of you. I give up trying to figure it out.
I'm going to start packing. Ron, escape the madness?"
Ron nodded and followed Draco over to the small alcove. The pair now understood
one another. They formed a friendship based on their love for Harry and Ginny.
They wouldn't pretend to understand each other, but they knew fighting wasn't
an option.
"I'm going too. Best to just get it done." Harry sighed
"Here honey, take my panties."
This time Harry actually laughed as the panties were set in his lap. Remus
sighed as the girls decided to move as well. It was going to be a very
entertaining day, that was a given.
***
Remus watched as the triad moved thru each task with ease. Hardly a word was
spoken between them as they worked their way thru the house. Ginny decided they
would start at the bottom and work their way up. They were letting her call the
shots today, something Remus wouldn't have expected.
The downstairs sitting room was quickly transformed into a family living space.
Carpet was laid, a gated area set up, and toy boxes waiting to be filled.
Emilie was given a reading nook, with book shelves out of little ones reach.
There was now a game table as well. Remus was impressed.
They hit the ballroom next knowing they were never going to use it. Again
carpet went down and Ginny took over. She really went all out as bookcases were
put together and affixed to the walls, a lounge was set up in one of the
corners, and the fireplace was kid proofed. Then Harry and Draco installed a
custom baby gate across the doors. Remus was beside himself, the girl had
thought of everything.
She hit Emilie's room next making Remus jaw drop. It was a preteen dream. She
had everything she could possibly want and need inside the room. The custom
platform bed was tucked onto the corner, gauzy curtains framing the opening.
She had a vanity with its own stool. A study desk, bookcases and a lounge. It
was beautiful and would rightly make any girl her age jealous.
"I say we have a break and some lunch. It's 2 in the afternoon and we've gotten
alot done already." Ginny said
"How in the hell did you do all this? And so quickly." Draco asked as he
stretched
"Marcus and I were talking about it. He handed me a few catalogs and his spare
phone. Anytime I found some time to myself, I worked on this. We are starting
from nothing so I just went. There should be a dining room table arriving in a
few days. Then I'd like to hit the vaults to see what we actually have. Harry,
since your the only one who cooks, you can handle the kitchen."
"Gee honey, thanks. We do have house elves you know."
"And I also know you actually like to cook. Now, Dray can you come help me?
Harry lunch please. I have all kinds of stuff I need help sorting thru. I'm
already exhausted."
"Is there anything you didn't think of? I haven't seen towels yet." Harry
laughed
"They're somewhere downstairs. Big stuff first, details after lunch."
As the group made their way downstairs Remus pulled Harry aside. He needed a
word and really had no clue how to word it.
"Severus becoming your guardian was a technicality wasn't it?" He asked gently
"Remus he's always the one who came for me. The night Voldemort fell, he came
for me. No one else, just me. There's alot that's going to come to light very
soon. And it's really going to rock the boat. He's helped me with all of it.
He's held me as I've broke. He's pointed me when I've lost focus. He is what I
really need. I love my Dad."
Remus nodded and took a deep breath.
"Who are you? The person I'm looking at isn't the boy I knew 2 weeks ago."
"I grew a pair." Harry laughed "This is who I really am. I played a part I no
longer have to play. I'm a husband, a father, a brother, a best friend, and a
son. I will not be the meek lap dog anymore. It's no longer required."
"Remus Lupin, pleased to meet you."
Harry took his hand and pulled him into a hug. They both held on for several
minutes before letting go.
"I'll see to lunch. Severus! This task is yours!"
Harry looked down the stairs and watched as Severus kicked an empty box. The
man was having a tantrum. But he nodded and jogged up the stairs.
"Come with me." He said quietly
Harry was abit surprised as Severus took his hand as they walked. He knew where
they were going and he wasn't sure if he really wanted to. It was the hall of
portraits, where he would find all his answers.
They stopped in front of a pair of paintings that Harry could not look up at.
His chest felt tight, he couldn't breath properly, his heart was beating far
too fast. Severus had been right to hold onto him, it kept him from running.
"Oh, my baby. James! Wake up you great baboon!"
At the sound of his mothers voice, Harry's world shifted sideways. Quick as
always, Severus caught him and lowered them both gently to the floor. Harry
clung to the man like a life line, trying to breath as he looked up at his
mother.
Lilly Evens-Potter was breath taking. She looked to be 20 in the painting. Her
fiery red curls framing her face, emerald green eyes starting into his.
Everyone had been very wrong. He looked like his mother, with his fathers messy
hair and square jaw.
"Mum," Harry whispered
"Yes baby, I'm right here. James!"
"What Lilly?!"
"Harrison!"
James straightened up in his chair and looked down at his son. Harry laughed
weakly as he clung to Severus tighter.
"Hello son. Why is he holding you?"
"Severus stepped up, he's Dad. Dumbledore is on my short list. He's behind
everything."
James looked confused. Harry nodded as he shifted around to face his parents.
"How much do you guys really know?"
"Your married?" Lilly asked
"At the head if a triad actually. Oh that was a bloody headache. A moody blond
and a fiery red head. So far so good." Severus laughed
"Oh my god!" James exclaimed "The prophecy that no one thought would ever come
to pass!"
"Dad, could you get them for me please? It's nearly lunch."
Severus nodded and pulled himself up off the floor. James waited until the door
was closed before he started asking question after question. Harry answered
them as they came, laughing to himself. After 5 minutes he held up his hand
halting his father.
"You need to understand that this is all very new. No, the Malfoy heir is not a
girl. Draco was my school rival. When Voldemort showed up at the Dursley's, he
brought Draco with him. I killed a man that night and saved my life by saving
Draco's. I almost lost him. Draco and I married first. We signed the triad
contract the next day. Ginerva was a Weasley. I almost lost her when I was 12.-
"
"He saved my life too. However if a basilisk fang goes thru your arm again
there better be a damn good reason." Ginny laughed
"Gin, there was a damn good reason the first time." Draco sighed
They joined Harry on the floor, introducing themselves as they did so.
"Oh before I forget. Mum wants the little ones for the night. Paige is with
Narcissa. Liam is Dads new favorite. And Laila has stolen my mothers heart.
Emilie is staying with Poppy to make sure she's 100%." Ginny informed
"The twins are so little though-"
"Ron and Hermione will be there too. They may be married, but kids are a long
way off yet. This is how it is with our 4 children."
Ginny dove head first into a rather long winded explanation and they both let
her. As she spoke lunch arrived carried by a house elf.
"Thank you." Harry said
"You are most kind you master. Most kind. What time would you like supper
served sir?"
"6 o'clock is perfect. Something light would be nice. It's been rather hot
lately. Not fish, please. I can't stand fish."
"Very well. Will you be speaking with the elves later sir?"
"Yes, around 4. If you can send 5 elves to help us put things away and clean up
abit that would be wonderful. In about an hour."
"Wilbur. I will do that master."
"Thank you Wilbur."
The elf bowed low and was gone. Lilly and James looked at him oddly as he
excepted the mug of coffee Draco handed him.
"Respect all living things as you wish to be treated. It's a personal rule. So
yes we are a family, as complicated as it is. So lets just chat as we eat. I
was thinking about having Remus come live here. With wolfsbane and proper
wards, he can run the grounds during the moon. Thoughts, input, questions."
And they were off. The triad going from topic to topic making choices that
would impact the entire family. James and Lilly mostly watched, putting in
their thoughts when they saw fit. It was a good talk and Harry loved it.
"Just a thought." Draco started "Harry and I have a date night. What are you
going to do?"
"Have a nice soak in the tub. Take care of me. Paint my nails in the balcony.
Set my hair for curls tomorrow. And read."
The boys just shook their heads. Only a women would have fantasies about doing
absolutely nothing.
"Date night?" Lilly asked
"Yeah. Tonight is our night. Tomorrow will be Ginny and Draco's. Then Ginny and
me. The 4th night we spend time together. 5,6, and 7 we usually catch up on
whatever needs to be done. It gives us time to build relationships as couples
and as a unit. It's been working great." Harry informed
Lilly nodded understanding the logic. It was very smart too because it cut the
jealousy of one getting more attention then the other.
"Is Severus headmaster now then? Minerva wouldn't have gotten it. She's not
quite cut out." James asked
"Not exactly, no." Harry said nervously
"Harry's been jumping thru hoops. He just took his NEWTs and nearly scored
perfect. He has 2 masteries coming up. Potions is tomorrow and Defense is
Friday. Your still going to teach right? Last I knew nothing had been decided."
Draco said
"Practical Defense for years 5-7 has been added as a course elective. Yes I
will be teaching as well. My classes are in the room of requirement."
Ginny jumped up and did a happy dance before sitting back down.
"Sorry. He's one of the best teachers we have ever had."
"You, Ron, and Hermione had privet lessons. I would've liked to see you go up
against Bellitrix just to see who came out on top."
"It would've been close. My aunt is one crazy bitch. Gin is a different kind of
crazy." Draco smirked
"Yeah I'm sane! I have to crack my back. All those boxes."
They watched as Ginny stood and went into a back bend. The sound of her spine
cracking echoed through the room followed by a contented sigh.
"That is still gross. I see you do that all the time and I will never get use
to it." Harry cringed
"As you say every time I crack my back. Emi asked if I could teach her the
gymnastics I know. I told her to talk to you."
"Gymnastics?" James asked
"Yeah. Just one if the things I learned. Taught her."
"Why?" Lilly laughed
"Because magic can only take you so far."
Lilly looked at her son and realized that he was so much more then she could
have ever hoped he'd become. It was going to take her awhile to think of him a
a man and not her baby, but it was coming quicker then she thought it would.
"We should get moving. Now that we have the help of the house elves everything
should move really fast." Ginny said as she came out of a hand stand
"We're hitting the nursery next right?" Draco asked
"Yes it's the room right next to ours. I'm excited. We are never moving again."
Ginny laughed
The boys agreed. Saying good bye and promising to come back later, the triad
left the room talking about what needed to be done.
***
Having the house elves help out was a blessing. In less the 2 hours everything
was put into its place. Ginny and Hermione had gone into Emilie's room with a
pair of elves putting the finishing touches on. Draco and Ron took an elf to
help put away baby clothes and pre stuff the cloth diapers Ginny had ordered.
Harry and Remus had taken an elf and went into the 2 master bedrooms to put
everything away. They had made very short work of it.
When they were finished, they headed back down stairs to meet with the house
elves.
"Wilbur!" Harry called
The elf popped into existence and bowed low in greeting.
"Please gather the elves. We have work to do."
Harry and the others sat in the middle of the foyer floor and waited. Slowly
the elves started to arrive, following Harry's example they too sat down on the
floor and waited. The elves grouped together in families, children stuck by
parents, babies held close. None of them had seen house elf families before and
took the time to observe them. They were just like any other family Harry
realized and smiled.
"Well hello."
A little elf no more then a year old stood in front of Harry. He was dressed in
rags and needed his nappy changed. Without much thought, Harry summoned what he
needed and quickly changed the poor thing.
"Master did not need to change Tiby."
Harry looked up at the elf who had spoken and smiled. The poor thing was
shaking and looked about horrified.
"And your name?"
"Rosie master."
"Rosie, it's no trouble. Now, I'm going to put this tee shirt on him. He needs
a clean shirt. It changes nothing. None of you are going any place."
"Promise?" Rosie whispered
"I swear it to you. Wilbur has everyone arrived?"
"Yes master."
"Good. Yes, things are going to change dramatically. You are not servants, you
are family. Without you we would be totally lost. None of you are going any
where. I swear it to each and everyone of you. You are allowed to be ill. You
are allowed to ask for time off. You do not need my permission to take care of
your personal needs. Clear?"
"Yes master." The elves answered
Harry gave a court nod and looked down at the little elf in his lap.
"You are in our employ. You will revive a wage, yes you will be paid. I am not
insulting you, I am doing what I think is right. I want the rest of the
Wizarding world to look at my elves and be ashamed of themselves. You will
receive a physical every 6 months. Wilbur you need your eyes checked, your
squinting. Can you see properly?"
"No. It's been getting worse."
"We will get you sorted out. Everyone will have their eyes checked as well."
"So, I won't be put down?" Wilbur asked
"Not until you die of old age. You are my estate manager. I need you. Now,
Ginny is going to take over this next bit. You are going to receive your new
uniforms. Clothing gifts from here on out are simply gifts. You are bound to
the family yes, but you are family. We want to make sure you are well taken
care of."
"Boy elves will receive 2 short sleeve polos, 2 long sleeve polos, 2 pairs of
trousers, and a cardigan. Girls will receive 2 dresses, 2 pairs of leggings,
and 2 cardigans. When the weather changes you each will receive a coat as well.
When you have gotten your uniform, Draco will break you up into groups so you
can get your apron. You will then take your apron to Harry so your name can be
added. Wilbur, when we have finished, I'd like to see where you lot are living.
I have a feeling it is against our standards. You can set an example and go
first."
"Yes Miss."
Wilbur came forward without hesitation and collected his uniform and apron. He
was grinning slightly as he went to stand beside Harry to put it on.
"We bathe twice a week. This morning I made sure everyone washed very well.
When the masters went into hiding I took it upon myself to run things. They all
speak properly, read, write. Personal hygiene is very important and I enforce
it. Health and eating as well. I run a very tight ship sir." Wilbur said
"You have done a wonderful job. I do not like the master thing. It creeps me
out."
"You are very young yet sir."
"Sir I can live with. Sir and Miss, no master or mistress."
"Very well. I'm not use to this. How do I look?"
"Like a well cared for employee. She did well."
"I agree. I won't be cold all the time now. We are having a conversation."
"Yeah so."
Wilbur gave a laugh and stood proudly beside Harry. He watched as the rest of
the elves collected their uniforms, most of them looking very nervous. They had
formed 2 lines of their own accord, making it easier to hand uniforms out.
"Find your groups. Kitchen, grounds, maintenance, children's, personal,
housekeeping. Quickly now, just like we practiced." Wilbur commanded
The triad was amazed as the house elves very quickly broke into groups. It was
then quick work to hand out the aprons so that Harry could get the names put
on. After their names were put on their aprons, every last elf put on their
uniform without prompting. They then lined up at the bottom of the stairs
waiting for instructions. Harry was impressed.
"You lot look great. One last thing. We finally decided."
With a snap of his fingers the triad mark appeared on every last apron.
"They are all yours Wilbur."
"Thank you sir. We are now part of a family again. I will be sitting down with
Harrison this evening to arrange a time table. You all know what you need to be
doing, get back to it. Willa, please take Miss.Ginny on a tour if the tower as
she requested."
"Yes sir. Miss.Ginny, if you will please follow me."
Ginny nodded dumbly at the elf and followed her without a word. She was taken
thru the kitchen and up a tucked away flight of stairs. It was the servants
quarters over the kitchen she knew, where elves would be kept. They had two
floors that could be easily divided into 4 if need be. She had no idea what she
would see on the other side of the door and braced herself.
"Here we are miss. Would you mind if I spoke freely?"
"No, I'm going to need your help with this. Please, what's on your mind?"
"When the old masters left we were given no instruction. Just to wait. We
didn't think anyone was ever going to come back for us. We are in great need
miss. Very great need."
"Understood. Show me and we will sit down with a cup of tea and discuss it at
length."
"That would be wonderful miss."
The elf opened the door and Ginny just starred. They were living in poverty.
There was a smell that she couldn't identify. Piles of rags that they were
wearing sat discarded. It was horrifying.
"I don't need to see the rest. Willa, summon the housekeeping and kitchen elves
who are not currently set to task. I want everything out and I want every inch
of the place scrubbed. We will work out details shortly. Harry will take care
of bedding until the new stuff arrives. I will provide some things now. Thank
you Willa for being honest with me."
"I always will miss. I'm your elf."
"I'm glad to hear it. I'll give you an hour. I need to take inventory. I need a
list of families. Families are very important to us."
Willa bowed slightly and was gone. Ginny shook her head at the state of things.
Her elves would not live in filth. They were there to set new standards, the
world was about to get a big taste.
***
Harry helped Ginny in the servants quarters once everything was cleaned and
scrubbed. Willa had had the elves open all the windows to allow everything to
air out. She had told them they had never been allowed to open the windows
before.
"I'll charm the windows so no one can fall out and bugs can't get in." Harry
laughed
The elf nodded happy they would be able to get fresh air. They had 12 families
with 2 children each. They learned that house elves could only have 2 children
and that they came very close together. The children were normally sold off as
soon as they were potty trained and could take care of themselves. Harry wasn't
going to let that happen.
They made 12 family units with their on bathrooms. That way the families could
stay together. On the other end of the space they made dormitories, girls on
the first floor, boys on the second. Toilets and shower rooms were added on
each end of the dorms. Temporarily there were mattresses on the floor with
clean sheets, blankets, and pillows. The elves were beside themselves with
happiness.
Then came Wilbur's apartment. Harry felt that the elder elf deserved a place
where he could rest if he needed to. He had been born into the Potter family
and had taken very good care of the elves in the families absents, it was the
only way he knew how to thank the poor bastard without insulting him.
When they finished, Harry marched up to the portrait room to vent his anger. He
knew that Ginny was going to sit down and have tea with Willa to make lists.
Draco was in the nursery chatting with elves pre stuffing diapers. He had a few
choice words for his grandfather that he hoped pissed the wizard off.
When he walked in he set the tone by slamming the door quite hard. That woke
every last painting in the hall. Harry ignored the shouts and curses and
stormed over to his grandfather. The man was red faced and scowling.
"What in the bloody hell are you on about boy?!" He snapped
"Do not boy me! I have seen and done more in my nearly 16 years then you ever
have! This house was prefect! Kept as if you had simply gone in a holiday! The
elves were left on their own for 20 years!"
"You don't understand-"
"Grandpa I understand better then anyone else possibly could! Did you ever
stare down Voldemort's wand?!"
"No."
"I have! I've felt his curses! I have watched him destroy! I have watched him
kill and torture! Have you?!"
"No."
"Then I killed the fucker just 2 weeks ago! You want to know what he brought
me?! Bleeding to death at his feet?!"
Draco then walked out of the shadows. Harry knew he had walked in not long
after he had slammed the door. Ginny was too caught up in her task and Draco
handled his anger better then she did.
"Me. Hand delivered by the Dark Lord into the hands of The Heir of All. I'm the
heir of the house of bad faith."
The mans eyes went wide as Draco wrapped his arms around Harry's middle and
pressed his body into his back. Henry Potter watched his grandson rapidly calm.
"And I watched. The house elves living conditions were horrid. It angered me
greatly. I know what choices you had to make. I'm sorry for losing my temper."
Harry said calmly
"Can Ginny calm you down like that?" Lilly asked
"Generally speaking no, she's pissed off right along with me. We both have
really hot tempers."
"Apology excepted. As I said we were running. So about 20 years the were
alone?" Henry said
"Yes. Wilbur took over. They read, write, are very well spoken. I'll get the
full details when he's ready. I changed a dirty nappy on one of the little
elves earlier and his mum looked like she was going to get in trouble."
Harry shook his head. Something's he was never going to understand, house elves
were one of them. As Draco finished explaining everything Wilbur popped in.
"I'm sorry sir, I was hoping for a bit of time with the old master." Wilbur
bowed
"By all means. New uniform." Draco nodded
Wilbur turned a small circle to show off his new outfit. The painting clapped
giving words of approval.
"Clothing is not a punishment in this household." Wilbur explained "We are
coming to understand that it is something we need not fear. Miss.Ginny has
brought us a basket each of nappys and tee shirts for the little ones. She even
helped change them. They have big hearts master Henry, they are wonderful."
"I will take you at your word old friend. I trust you more then I trusted most
men. Why are you squinting?"
"Because his eyes need to be taken care of tomorrow. I need him. He knows
everything. I take care of my family." Harry explained
"You are going to invest in the elves?" Henry asked
"Yes. They are family. I need a coffee." Harry sighed "I never want to move
again."
"Noted." Draco laughed "Wilbur we will see you at dinner."
Draco led Harry from the room and into the second master.
"What-"
Draco pinned Harry against the wall and kissed him deeply. At first it caught
him by surprise; normally he was the one doing the pinning. But as soon as the
thought came it was gone again. Oh he needed a good snog right now and fell
into the kiss. He fell into Draco.
When the blond pulled back, he held Harry close. Leaning in close to Harry's
ear, Draco whispered.
"Yes I had a feeling you needed a bit of contact."
"I do."
"Later tonight I'm going to make love to you and your going to let me. You are
going to let me take care of you. I'm going to drive you crazy."
"I'm nervous."
"I plan to go very slowly. You are going to cum a few times tonight."
"I trust you. Please keep doing that. Just keep touching me, please."
Draco led them backward until his knees hit the sofa. He then sat down,
normally it was the other way around.
"Put up a few charms. I want you under me."
Harry tossed up the charms as Draco pulled him forward to strattle his lap.
Hands found themselves under his tee shirt, and he moaned.
"Come here." Draco whispered
Harry leaned down and kissed Draco deeply. The more Draco's hands teased, the
more Harry's body trembled. If right now was a preview of later that night,
Harry would be begging Draco to fuck him.
"Lie down." Draco instructed
Harry did as he was told, moaning quietly as Draco lay atop of him.
"Your trembling." Draco smirked
"I can't seem to help it. Dray, please do something."
"I plan on doing plenty. You handed me the control."
"I did. Now do something before I have you bent over."
"There is a better way. Cast the charms and sit up."
Again Harry did as he was told and was soon sitting on the sofa with Draco on
his lap.
"Help me."
Harry reached down and guided Draco down. He hissed as he pulled his hand back
to grip Draco's hip.
"Oh God," Harry groaned
Draco leaned forward looking deep into Harry's eyes. Without warning Harry
bucked up, making Draco cry out.
"Merlin Harry."
Draco began to move, setting a quick pace. Within minutes both were clinging to
each other as climax hit hard.
"I'll give up my control Dray. We need to complete the bond. We can do it in
the morning, in our bed."
Draco kissed Harry softly in reply. A cleaning charm and a few more kisses
later, they were heading down to dinner.
When they walked into the kitchen, everyone was already there. It was 5 till 6
so Harry had a few minutes. He needed to talk to Ginny, let her know what the
plan was.
"Gin, talk to you?" He said
Ginny nodded and followed him down the hall into the laundry room. A beautiful
large laundry room.
"I like this." Harry laughed
"Yeah, I was wondering where it was. Charms?"
Harry set the charms before picking her up and setting her on the counter. She
was 5 foot tall, putting her up higher was sometimes easier.
"I'm nervous."
"Keep working yourself up and you'll chicken out love. I felt the same way our
first time, I just talk a big game."
"Yeah, you do. It's Draco."
"If it was anyone else Id be worried. With Draco you have nothing to worry
about. Trust me."
Ginny smirked and fanned herself with her hand. Harry laughed and nodded in
agreement.
"Let him Harry. Just let him. I love you."
Ginny wrapped her arms around his neck and hugged him close. Harry was human
after all, she always wondered. Pulling back slightly, she kissed him firmly.
"I alway forget how to breath."
Harry laughed as he lifted her down off the counter and followed her out of the
room. Dinner was waiting on the table as they walked back into the kitchen and
he realized he was starving. He let the conversation flow over him, catching a
bit here and a bit there. He was more focused on staying calm as his nerves
jumped all over the place.
"Harrison James!" Hermione shouted
"Sorry what?"
"I have asked you several times of you knew what Merlin's mark looks like."
"You've been seeing it on the house elves for awhile now."
"But where did you see it? No one has ever seen it before."
The triad shared a look, then stood. In unison they exposed the tattoo on their
right hips. The reactions varied and were all quiet comical. Severus and Remus
both choked on their tea, while Ron dropped his fork and gaped like a fish, as
Hermione tried to move closer to touch.
"It's not complete though, is it?" Hermione asked softly
"Not yet." Harry said as they all sat back down
Hermione nodded and turned back to her plate. Harry held up his hand and
started a count down. When he reached 3, Hermione's head snapped up and snapped
over.
"Damn Mi, getting quicker. I'm working on it. Ok?"
Hermione nodded and sighed.
"It really is amazing that a triad as young as you lot are have gotten this far
this quickly. Triads twice and three times your age have been driven mad with
jealousy and ended up killing their bond mates." Hermione said
"Thus the date nights. We don't talk about it. Bits here and there will come
out but not the whole date. I've actually set up dates for them without them
knowing." Harry smirked
"We have an unspoken don't ask don't tell policy." Draco shrugged
"You do need to finish the bond though or it will slowly drive you into
madness." Remus put in
"I know, I've read Merlin's journal." Draco said "One of us had too. I read
fast, it only took me 3 days to finish."
"Now I understand. You've acted different. Things that would normally set you
off you've just let go." Harry supplied
"Because with the bond hanging like it is, someone needs to stay cool. You two
have hot quick tempers."
Harry nodded and turned back to his dinner, he didn't want anymore. Checking to
make sure everyone was finished, Harry knocked on the table and the food
vanished.
"I have a date with my personal house elves. Then I have rush orders to place.
Then I'm soaking in the bath."
Ginny quickly passed out hugs and bid everyone good night before heading out of
the room.
"We will walk them to the floo. I've been wanting to sit down with Severus for
awhile and just talk. Don't forget the charms please. Good night." Remus
smirked
Again hugs were passed out and plans were made before they were left alone in
the kitchen. Harry looked at Draco and smiled.
"I trust you. Talking to Ginny helped. She assured me that you wouldn't hurt
me."
"And I won't. Come, Jasper has run us a bath. The candles have been lit. Now I
get to make you forget why your so nervous. I get to make love to you, I'm
going to take my time."
Harry smirked as Draco stood and held out his hand. Letting go of the last
threads of doubt, Harry took Draco's hand and stood. He then allowed himself to
be lead up the back stairs and quickly down the hall. He needed to get into the
second master before he was driven mad by his nerves.
As soon as the door closed Harry cast the strongest locking and silencing
charms he knew.
"Come," Draco said softly
Harry toed off his shoes before following Draco into the master bathroom. The
massive tub was filled with steaming hot water, waiting for them. He knew the
sent of the candles to be Midsummers Night by Yankee Candle which was one of
their favorites. But others also filled the room; sandalwood, patchouli, and
bergamot just to name a few. He stripped without hesitation knowing what
everything combined was doing to his head.
Joining Draco in the tub, Harry leaned back against him and closed his eyes.
They just sat there for a bit, allowing their bodies to totally relax.
"It has been the longest day ever and it is still early." Harry said softly
"It has been. I hope things settle down soon."
"Not likely."
Harry lost his train of thought as Draco's hands began to tease. He almost
couldn't wait to just let go. He always had to be in control before. He had to
hide everything. He had to play dumb. But this was a turning point. If he could
give up the control to his husband, he wouldn't have to be constantly in
control in life. Well, at least that was his theory.
"You are constantly tense." Draco said quietly "It could go hand in hand with
the migraines."
"I have a hard time relaxing. This is about as relaxed as I have ever been."
"I'll get you there."
Harry took a deep breath as he focused on the feelings that were running
through him. The hands stroking his body made him tremble, made him want. The
man behind him he loved completely and beyond reason.
"I want more." He whispered
Without waiting for a reply, Harry turned placing his knees on either side of
Draco's hips.
"We discussed control my love." Draco smirked
"Has nothing to do with control. It has everything to do with need."
Harry then kissed him deeply, needing to as much as he wanted to. Draco's touch
was slowly driving him mad with want. What he wanted however wasn't clear.
"My God," Harry wanted
He arched into Draco trying to get closer as Draco's hands ran down his back.
He knew what was coming and turned his face into Draco's neck.
The first brush of fingers made his breath hitch.
"Cast the charms."
Focusing, Harry cast the charms. It was one of the oddest things Harry had ever
felt, but he kept it to himself. Draco's teasing picked up slightly as he
pulled Harry forward to rest flush against him. Harry couldn't help the soft
sighs and quiet moans that escaped him. He prayed Draco kept it to himself.
"It's time to get out I think." Draco whispered
Harry nodded and climbed out of the tub. Not wanting to bother with towels, he
cast a quick drying charm. Draco then pulled him close and into a kiss as he
guided him backwards into the room.
"I can't think." He whispered
"That's the point. In the middle of the bed love, on your back."
Harry complied and watched as Draco visibly calmed himself. Apparently he
wasn't the only one to who struggled with his control. Taking pity on his
husband, Harry held out his hand.
"Dray, come here."
Draco took Harry's hand and settled himself half beside, half atop him.
"I can't keep my control. I'm losing it. I do not want to hurt you."
"Dray, look at me."
Draco looked up into Harry's eyes and smiled.
"Love me before you lose it. I want you inside me before you snap. The bond is
stretched too thin. I don't want to stop, I can't."
Draco nodded and moved atop him. The kisses were hot and demanding, hands a
little too rough. Harry could see the control slipping in Draco's eyes as the
blond settled on the bed between his thighs. He was nervous again.
He watched as Draco settled knelt there with his eyes closed, breathing deeply.
"I'm sorry." Draco whispered
Harry sat up and took Draco's face in his hands. Gently he kissed him, hands
traveling down his chest us he did so. Pulling their bodies closer together,
Harry broke the kiss.
"Make love to me Draco." He whispered
Harry arched as Draco kissed his way down his neck. He started to lay back
down, Draco's gentle nips and open mouth kisses a guide. As his head hit the
pillow, Draco took the his cock in his mouth.
"Fuck!"
Draco hummed and adjusted Harry's hips as he arched. Blindly he reached for the
lube he'd placed at the foot of the bed and popped the top. Spreading some on
his fingers, he found his target and slowly worked one finger in. Harry's
reaction was immediately gratifying. He arched slightly, then moaned spreading
his legs a bit wider. Draco then added another, scissoring his fingers as he
moved. He almost couldn't take the sounds Harry was making, they alone were
driving him half mad with need. Then he crooked his fingers.
"Dray, God, please!" Harry begged
But Draco continued, working in another finger. He wanted Harry to cum. He
wanted him relaxed and floating so he could take his time. It wasn't going
exactly as he had planned, but he was going to take his time.
"I'm close, shit." Harry panted
Draco hummed and felt Harry's body clench as he came.
"Holy fuck," Harry whispered
Draco slowly withdrew his fingers, kissing his way slowly back up to Harry's
mouth. Kissing him gently, Draco grinned.
"Pleased with yourself?" Harry asked
"Very. I want you to look at me. I want you to focus on me."
Harry nodded and adjusted himself as Draco rose over him. He knew what he
needed to do and complied. He took in a breath as Draco lined himself up, then
slowly let it out as he pushed in stopping at the head.
"Alright?" Draco whispered
"Burns a bit. Doesn't hurt."
Draco kissed him softly as he gently moved forward, Harry arched to meet him.
"Shit, love be still." Draco hissed
"Want it." Harry whispered
Looking into Harry's eyes, Draco buried himself balls deep in one move. Harry
arched, never breaking eye contact.
"Good, feels good." Harry mumbled
As the words were spoken, Draco realized that Harry meant it. Without having to
be told, Harry pulled his knees up and wrapped his legs around him.
"Dray,"
"Yes Harry,"
Harry pulled Draco down so he could kiss him gently. Then looking deep into his
husbands eyes, he smiled.
"Love me." Harry whispered
Smirking in return, Draco began to slowly move. He went as slowly as they both
could handle, letting the passion build. Together they adjusted the angle until
Harry reached for the head board as he cried out.
As coil tightened, Draco picked up the pace driven mad by the sounds spilling
from his husband. Minutes later, they were shouting each others names as climax
took them.
Harry was the first one to recover enough to move. With a contented sigh, he
wrapped an arm around Draco as he reached up to move the hair that had fallen
in his face.
"Damn." Harry whispered
"Yup,"
Draco rolled to the side before pillowing his head on Harry's chest. It was
where he was comfortable, so it's where he wanted to be.
"It's not even 9." Draco laughed
"Nope. Willa."
The elf popped into the room and quickly looked down at the floor. Harry
grinned at the poor elf.
"Miss.Ginny has just gotten in the bath."
"Thank you Willa. Could you get us coffee for now and let us know when Ginny is
finished?" Harry asked
"Yes sir. Would you like me to start the shower?"
"Yes please. Thank you Willa."
"Most welcome sirs."
The shower came on and the elf vanished. Slowly they walked into the bathroom,
Draco wrapped in Harry's arms. They couldn't stop smiling, it was ridiculous.
Stepping under the spray, they kissed deeply.
"Thank you." Harry whispered
"What for?"
"Everything. I know you had a plan. What was it?"
"I don't remember. I didn't hurt you?"
"No." Harry smirked "Lets shower and cuddle with a coffee until Ginny is out of
the tub."
Draco nodded and pulled Harry close. They had a few minutes, they didn't have
to really shower just yet.
***
Severus cursed as he closed the door to his room. Remus was with him, he knew
what the conversation was going to be about. They had the same conversation
every time they were alone. But now he was out of excuses. He couldn't run from
it anymore. So he did the only thing left, he excepted it. He had excepted it
years ago, now it was safe to move forward.
Turning to the wolf Severus sighed.
"I know what you want to talk about, but I don't." He said simply
Remus sighed as Severus stepped past him and sat on the sofa.
"Then we will fight about it."
"Wolf, please can we just sit."
"No."
Severus sighed and rested his head on the back of the sofa. He was tired of
this fight. It had been going on since Remus turned 21, when a wear wolf came
of age. They were mates, found by the wolf by sent.
When Remus told him Ragen hadn't been gone even a year. Severus turned him down
rather rudely. Remus tried and failed every few years, waiting for Severus to
at least hear him out. Every time Severus tossed him out and slammed the door
in his face.
"Wolf, I'm tired."
"So am I. I'm tired of chasing you. I'm tired of waiting. I'm tired of having
doors slammed in my face. I'm tired of hurting. I'm tired of wanting. I'm tired
of needing. I have waited for you for over a decade and a half. I don't know if
I can wait anymore."
Before Severus could reply, Remus walked over to the window and just stood
there. The fact that Remus wouldn't even sit with him was shocking. He wouldn't
let Severus talk about it. No he wanted his answer now. In his mind he had
given Severus more then enough time to think.
So, he stood and silently made his way across the room. Not for the first time
that day, Severus noticed the wolf had lost quite a bit of weight. He looked
paler then normal. He wasn't as animated. And not for the first time that day,
he wanted to know why.
Without any real thought, Severus wrapped his arms around Remus' waist and
pressed himself into the mans back. Remus stiffened.
"I can let you go." Severus said softly
"I don't want a game Severus or a quick fuck. The rejection would be too much.
I can't stay sane thru anymore rejection."
Severus sighed and rested his forehead in the mans shoulder and tightened his
arms. Over the last 16 years it had been hell. It started with the need to
touch. Anytime he could Severus would hold the wolfs hand, rest his hand on his
back, put his hand on his thigh. Anything to help keep the wolf calm. At least
that's what he told himself.
Then Remus started to teach at Hogwarts 2 years ago and they were always
together. Over that school year, touching was no longer enough. At least once a
week he found himself sitting on his sofa under the wolf being kissed within an
inch of his life.
Near the end of the year they were bringing each other off acting like horny
teenagers. When Remus left Hogwarts that stopped as well. Well almost. He would
often find himself cornered at headquarters in an unused room being ravished.
After, they hardly spoke to each other. Severus totally understood Remus'
reaction.
So Severus did the only thing he could think of and kissed the mans neck where
he had been bitten all those years ago. It was then that Remus realized that he
wasn't being played with. Slowly he turned in Severus' arms and cuddled into
his chest.
"Don't push me away." He whispered
"If I planed to I wouldn't have touched you. Now be quiet so I can wrap my head
around this. It's been quite sometime since I have been with anyone. I don't do
quick fucks Wolf, you should know that. We'd snog for hours as I remember."
Remus nodded and tried to get closer. Severus chuckled as Remus' arms
hesitantly wrapped around him. The wolf was having a hard time wrapping his
head around it as well and wasn't sure what to do. Severus understood the
hesitation, the fear. But he had made up his mind and he wasn't just going to
let go.
"Wolf, look at me."
Remus tilted he head up and was blessed with a kiss. With more hesitation then
he would've liked, he deepened it, needing to be assured. The wolf inside him
calmed, becoming still for the first time he could honestly remember. It was
amazing what one kiss could do.
Backing out of the kiss slowly, Remus trembled as he cuddled back into Severus'
chest. His emotions were running high and he had no idea what to do with them.
"Now can we sit? I was trying to do this differently but I chose the wrong
thing to say. Your sweating, why are you in a jumper in June?"
"I don't have anything else. I have a lot to tell you Sev. Starting with, I
haven't had a home since Lilly and James died. I haven't had a job since
Hogwarts. I'm drifting, I live in the wizards tent you gave me on my 18th
birthday. That is my home, has been since you gave it to me."
"Not anymore. Sit, I have a tee shirt. Why in the hell didn't you say
anything?"
"And have you laugh at me? Severus,"
Severus held up a hand and opened the dresser draw for a shirt.
"Poor choice of words. Again. I'm sorry."
Severus sat down on the couch and handed Remus the tee shirt. When the sweater
came off Severus saw the scrapes and bruises covering Remus' torso. He cursed.
"Into the shower with you. Just go, don't argue. Then I will take care of all
those. Tell me Wolf?"
"Severus, you wouldn't understand."
"Explain, now."
Remus stood and tossed the tee shirt at him. He felt caged. Trapped. Tricked.
The wolf was becoming restless again. Severus watched the display as everything
started clicking into place. He had done this. He was the one who made the wolf
lash out. His constant rejection over the past 16 years was slowly driving the
wolf insane. Remus could hardly control it anymore.
"Wolf, come with me."
Severus went into the bathroom and started the shower knowing Remus would
follow. He stripped without hesitation and stepped into the spray. He needed
time before he could consummate the bond, but he was going to do everything he
could to keep the wolf inside the man calm.
Remus stepped in a few minutes later, looking him in the eye.
"I need some time. Please. But to save you, I need to calm the wolf. So come
here and let me hold you. Then you will wash and I will take care of the
wounds."
Remus stepped into Severus' arms and took a deep breath.
"It's getting difficult. I'm terrified."
"I have never been with a man Remus."
Remus looked up and sighed.
"Severus, I've never been with anyone. In school I was afraid. Then Dumbledore
kept me busy. Then the wolf found you and wouldn't allow me to be with anyone
else."
"I have no idea how to respond to that."
Remus smiled and kissed him softly. For right now, just being held was enough.
But he needed a good wash in hot water. Kissing Severus again softly, Remus
stepped under the spray and sighed.
Severus watched the man really scrub down. It would appear that hot showers had
been few and far between and he was enjoying it. When Remus stepped back,
Severus stepped in. He had a few ideas on how to calm the wolf until they were
both ready.
Switching again, Severus quickly washed. Yes, right now he needed to keep the
wolf calm.
"Sev, what are you thinking?"
"Several things. Lets get a salve put on. Then we will sit and just be."
Severus was about to exit the shower when Remus caught his wrist. He was gently
pulled back to the man and kissed him rather deeply. His hands roamed of their
own accord, enjoying the feel of a body under them. Wanting to get closer,
Severus picked Remus up and backed him into the shower wall.
"I want-" Remus panted
"I know. Shit. Out of here. Not here."
Remus nodded and stepped out of the shower behind Severus. He was hit with a
drying charm and turned to Severus. The man looked like he was trying to calm
himself down.
"Severus?"
"It has been 18 years my Wolf. I need to be in control. That would not be the
case tonight. Let me apply the salve. I'm not the only one thinking dirty
thoughts either."
Remus laughed as Severus began to apply the salve across his wounds. Being
touched by his mate was never an easy thing. Being touched now that he had been
excepted was nearly impossible.
Severus had done his work quickly and put the lid back on the jar. It was
getting more and more difficult to control himself and he knew that he was
going to lose the battle. Thus he'd have to figure out as he went along.
"We are both losing aren't we?" He asked
"Yes. Could you please just touch me?"
Severus closed the distance between them and pressed his body against Remus'.
He had to touch, running his hands over the mans body as he pleased.
"Take me to bed." Remus whispered
Severus complied and picked the man up, barely remembering his wand. His mind
raced as he carried Remus to the bed, gently setting him down. Then their lips
met.
Somehow they ended up in the center of the bed, driven by need and lust.
Pulling back Severus recalled every memory he had of conversations about sex in
the common room.
"Oh my God," Remus panted "I have never felt this."
"It's new to me too. Hold on a second, I need my wits."
Remus chuckled as Severus rested his forehead on his shoulder. After a few
minutes, Severus sat up on his heels and cast several charms. The oddest
sensation came over Remus' nethers, making him squirm. Severus chuckled
slightly as he caught the lube as it sailed towards him.
"I think we will both be stumbling thru this. I promise to do the best I
possibly can to be as gentle as possible. "
Remus nodded and shifted his hips down. He watched as Severus coated his
fingers, instently very nervous.
"Pull your knees back." Severus said softly
Remus complied and just watched. As Severus reached down to begin preparing
him, he decided to give the man a blow job. Why not? He thought to himself. It
would be the first of several.
Quickly he prepared the body below him. His mate. The man that had waited for
him for 16 years and had nearly lost his mind for it. The noises coming out of
the man was enough to drive Severus mad. Then he found that little magic spot
and began to hit it with every stroke.
"Severus please. Enough. Please."
Severus complied and rose over his soon to be better half. Looking into the
mans eyes, Severus slowly pushed in. Remus arched into him. He went slowly,
watching for the first sign of pain. All he saw was desperate need and maybe
something more.
When he was settled completely inside, he stopped, panting slightly from the
effort.
"Are you alright?" He asked quietly
"Give me a minute or two. Holy shit,"
Severus pulled Remus into a kiss, waiting to be told he could move. He stroked
Remus' thigh, thrilled when legs came around him. Then the man arched, and
Severus began to move.
"God," Remus panted
After a few good strokes, Severus adjusted the angle making Remus cry out. He
began to pick up the pace as Remus begged for more. Within minutes, they were
yelling out their release, floating sweetly into oblivion.
Regaining some control, Severus rolled to the side and cast a cleaning charm.
Remus lay there panting, eyes closed.
"That was well worth the wait." He said softly "No you didn't hurt me."
"Good. Come here."
Remus moved into Severus' arms and put his head on his chest. Now, the fear
took hold.
"So now what Sev?" He asked
"Now, we put some pajamas on, call for coffee, and talk. I told you, I don't do
things by half Wolf."
"5 more minutes?"
"I'm not moving yet. No way on hell."
Remus laughed and snuggled in. They were going to be just fine. He was totally
calm, completely content, and eventually he would be loved.
"Sev,"
"Hmm,"
Remus shifted so he could look down at the man who finally gave in.
"I'm still scared."
"I'm not going anywhere. Now, you have 2 sons and a daughter; and 4 beautiful
grand children. Shit, how do we tell them this one?"
"We let Hermione figure it out and do it for us."
Severus actually laughed.
"I'll explain it to Harry in the morning. As headmaster I need his approval any
how. I don't think he's found a DADA teacher yet either."
Remus laughed and kissed Severus gently.
"I'm going to warn you. Until the wolf knows your not going to push us away,
I'm going to be rather clingy. I don't mean to, but it's going to happen. I
will do my best to keep it behind closed doors though."
"Wolf, I do not have a problem with affection. I'm growing very accustomed to
it actually. Look at the family I've been made apart of."
"Very true. We can't marry. We can't have children."
"Marriage contract. Albus castrated me right after he killed my wife and unborn
son."
"What?"
"He said it was my punishment for taking the mark. I gave his name to the
triad. The day Harry and Draco married."
"May I ask?"
"Xavier Alexander. Why do you think I have a soft spot for Liam?"
Remus nodded and kissed the mans chest. Life wasn't fair to this man, not at
all. But he had a family that loved him, supported him, would always be there
for him.
"I'm sorry love." Remus said quietly
"Has nothing to do with you. We can adopt. But that's moving rather quickly.
I'm just pointing out that we have options. I'm going to call Marcus in the
morning and pick up my other son. Shit, I have custody of Dudley too."
Remus grinned as Severus pinched the bridge of his nose.
"He's been at the Anderson's. Remus I actually forgot."
"He will be fine. You on the other hand need to lavish as much attention on me
as you possibly can."
Severus smirked as he flipped Remus on his back, pinning his hands above his
head. He could do that.
***
Ginny sighed contently as she sat in the bath. It had been a very long day but
it had all been worth it. The house was coming along nicely, starting to feel
like a home. Their home.
All of her orders were on rush. By the end of next week the elves should be
taken care of and everything else should have arrived. She was excited even if
she was exhausted. So much had changed in such a short space of time and it was
hard to keep up.
Taking care of what she needed to quickly, Ginny climed out of the bath.
Wrapping herself in a towel, she sat down at the vanity and just looked herself
in the mirror. She had no idea what they saw in her. She was pale, red headed
and small. But they loved her for everything that she was and wasn't and it
felt wonderful.
Applying her lotion, she thought back on the last two weeks. It had been a
whirl wind, one thing after another. She hoped that they could find some peace
as they settled in to the life they were building. But they were Potters, that
wasn't likely to happen.
Slipping into the pale blue silk kimono she had picked out on a recent shopping
trip, Ginny told Willa to tell the boys she was out of the bath. As she waited,
she lit candles and settled down on the sofa to wait. Tonight she had chosen
green tea with ginger, if she had caffeine after 9 she wouldn't sleep. But she
had a feeling that wasn't going to be a problem.
***
Willa popped into the second master bedroom wearing a grin. The boys were
snuggled together on the sofa, snogging.
"Miss.Ginny is out of the bath now." She giggled
"Thank you Willa. Go on to bed, we will see you in the morning." Draco sighed
Willa bowed and vanished, leaving the boys alone. Draco had filled Harry in in
what he had read in Merlin's journal. The wizard had known how to complete the
bond between him and his mates, but decided not to. He was afraid of the bond
and what it could do. They weren't. They knew that they were going to need so
much more to finally end the madness and live in peace.
"Come on," Harry whispered
Draco stood and followed Harry out of the room. Thankfully, the manor was empty
until tomorrow afternoon so it was quiet. When they entered the main master,
Harry set up the wards on reflex.
"I had wondered what was keeping you." Ginny smirked
The boys crossed the room, Harry sitting down and pulling her into his lap.
Draco sat in front of her, setting between his mates legs. He put his head on
her chest as he pulled one of her legs into him lap. They were in no real rush.
"Cuddles are always good. What time is the exam tomorrow love?" Ginny sighed
"Gibbs will be here at 8am. I invited him for breakfast. The exam is at 9."
Ginny nodded. So much for sleeping in. With compony coming at 8, they had to be
up by 6:30 or none of them would be in a very good mood. Being an adult really
sucked sometimes.
Again she sighed, Draco was slowly caressing her leg as he always did she loved
it. Moving slightly, she exposed the rest of her leg to him inviting further
exploration. He then tilted his head up the smirk at her, only to be kissed
quite deeply.
"There's nothing under this." Draco said as he untied the belt of her robe
"There's not."
"That so?" Harry smirked
Letting her robe fall from her shoulder she reclined back into Harry as she
arched into Draco's touch.
Hands roamed and teased making Ginny needy. Reaching forward she pulled Draco's
shirt over his head. She needed skin.
"Dear God," She moaned as Draco pulled her on to his lap
"The magic is spiking." Harry stated "I don't think it's going to let us take
our time."
"It's not. It knows its being answered. Come on, we are not having sex on the
sofa." Draco panted
As Ginny stood, Harry pulled her to him, tossing the robe aside. She then
pulled his tee shirt over his head before pulling him into a deep kiss. She
felt Draco come up behind her and start kissing her neck.
"Lets take this to bed." Harry whispered
Ginny broke away smirking. She liked to watch the boys together. It turned her
on to see how much they wanted each other and drove her crazy knowing they
wanted her just as much.
Her back hit the bedpost and she waited there as Harry advanced. Their eyes met
and she could see the nerves just beneath. She reached out, pulling him to her.
"Alright love?" She whispered
Harry nodded as he kissed her again. Harry loved to kiss, but she couldn't
figure out why. She wasn't going to complain though, he really could kiss.
"On the bed love?" He whispered breathlessly
Ginny complied and crawled to the center of the bed. The boys lay down on ether
side of her smirking, it made her a bit nervous.
"We need to do this." Ginny moaned "The magic is really hot."
Harry and Draco shared a look before Draco pulled Harry into a kiss. It was a
reassuring kiss, one that held promise as well as need. When they broke apart,
Harry summoned lube as Draco grabbed a pillow.
Ginny reached out as Harry moved over her, pulling him into a kiss. His hands
roamed, teasing her until she moaned into the kiss. The magic swirled, making
it nearly impossible to breath. It was demanding to be answered quickly.
"We don't have time right now. The bond-" Ginny panted
"We need to go twice." Draco informed them "It needs to be satisfied on both
ends."
Harry nodded knowing both were right. They would have time for love making the
rest of their lives. Right now they simply needed to finish what they started
and finish it quickly.
Harry placed the pillow under Ginny's hips as she lifted them, sliding into her
easily. He watched as her eyes rolled back as she arched into him. He then
rested his forehead to hers, taking hold of her hip as he did so.
"I need to focus on something." He whispered
Ginny gently took his face in her hands and tapped Draco with her foot. She
watched as Harry closed his eyes with a low moan.
"Holy shit,"
They stayed like that for just a minute before Draco began to move. Sensation
overload wouldn't have covered it by half as Ginny watched Harry totally lose
all control. She loved it.
The pace was quick, climax building rapidly. Before they realized it they were
flying over the edge. They lay for a minute before the magic began to quicken
again.
"Oh bloody hell!" They swore
Knowing what needed to happen they quickly switched around.
"Hello love," Ginny smirked
"Hello."
Draco leaned down and kissed Ginny hard as Harry cast the charms.
"This is insane!!" Harry grunted
"Harry!" Draco and Ginny both snapped
Applying lube, Harry watched Ginny lift her hips. He pushed forward, all in.
Their moans mixed as the magic set a grueling pace. Again it rose far too
quickly and they were screaming out their climax in minutes.
The foundations shook with the force of magic. It had never happened before and
it would never happen again. Merlin's triad was now complete.
As they caught their breath, they fell into the bed exhausted.
"Can we not have sex for like a week? I've had sex 7 times today." Harry panted
"What? Were in the hell was I?" Ginny laughed
"Well, twice this morning. Once this afternoon, once a bit ago, and 4 times
right now. You were present for all but one." Draco laughed "A week?"
Harry just laughed as they cuddled in close. They were talking about sex and no
one was getting flustered. Harry grinned.
"We did it. Somebody check a hip. Oi! I didn't say mine!"
Harry laughed as Ginny pulled the sheet back and Draco leaned forward.
"Triangle, circle, star, and there's a phenoix now too. We need to revise the
crest. It's beautiful." Draco said
"So now we get to figure out what the bond is capable of. But not tonight. I
know we usually do the Harry sandwich thing. But can I be in the middle?" Ginny
said
Harry lifted her over him and settled in the spot she normally occupied. She
spooned up against him then reached out to pull Draco to her.
"I love you both, so much."
Yawning widely, Ginny closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep.
***
Severus jolted awake as the house began to shake.
"What in the hell?!" Remus exclaimed sleepily
"They completed the bond. Wolf, they will be unstoppable."
"Good. Right now I'm tired and over joyed. Now that their fuck fest is over,
I'm going back to sleep."
Severus smirked and shook his head as he lay back down. Fuck fest indeed.
*******
Harry woke with the dawn the next morning. His arms empty and cold. They had
spread out across the bed in their sleep, something that had never happened
before. The bond had settled completely. As relieved as he was, he already
missed the closeness.
"Love your thinking far too loud for half 5 in the bloody morning!" Ginny and
Draco snapped
"Can you actually hear me?"
"Yes! Start the bloody shower! Willa!" Ginny snapped
The elf popped in, in her night shirt, eyes wide.
"I'm not mad at you Willa. I'm mad at Harry. Could you bring us coffee please?"
Ginny said gently
"Yes miss. I'll let the elves know that Harry is an early riser."
Before anyone could reply, Willa was gone. Harry sighed and forced his thoughts
to settle. He felt Draco's side of the bond shut down, followed by Ginny's. He
couldn't help but smile.
"Dad taught me." Draco mumbled
"I picked it up when Hermione mentioned it. You love suck at it." Ginny yawned
"Good, you lot really hate mornings. I'm sorry I woke you. Bloody hell, it's
going to be a long day."
Harry went to shower as coffee arrived. He was focusing in potions trying to
remember what he needed to remember. He knew it would just come, like it always
but he couldn't help but be nervous. He hated that he had to jump thru hoops to
ensure the school remained intact. But he loved Hogwarts, she was home.
As he finished washing, Ginny stepped into the shower and wrapped her arms
around him.
"I love you." She sighed
"I love you too. I will work on my shields. You two don't have to be up so
early. I just can't seem to help it."
Ginny nodded and tilted her head up for a kiss. The magic was calm now. It no
longer felt like fire when they touched. She just hoped it meant the desperate
bouts of love making would slow into passion.
When Harry picked her up and pinned her to the wall she would've frowned. But
he was kissing her and it was so much different then it had been over the last
2 weeks. It was slow and tender. It was filled with passion and love, making
her feel like she was drowning in it.
"I want you to feel it, what I feel. Open the link Gin." He whispered
Ginny opened the link as their lips met again. The kiss itself would've made
the emotions clear to a blind man. But to feel them was a totally different
story. Dear God, he loved her. It made her ache.
"Please, never doubt me."
"I never have."
He kissed her softly before setting her down and stepping out of the shower.
Drying himself, Harry pulled on jeans and a tee shirt quickly. When he went
back out into the room, Draco was still laying in bed trying to go back to
sleep.
"Leave me alone Potter." He said firmly
"No. Roll over and look at me."
Draco huffed but rolled onto phis back and scowled at his husband. Harry leaned
over and kissed Draco softly. Resting his forehead on Draco's, Harry grinned.
"Open the link. Just for a minute, take your shields down."
Draco complied as he locked his eyes with Harry's. Not prepared to face the
intense feelings, Draco reached out and clung to him. His chest ached, his mind
raced, and his soul screamed as it hit him. He had never in his life been loved
that much. With a quiet son, he pulled Harry into his arms and just held on.
"I love you." He whispered
He felt Harry grin into his neck before he pulled back.
"Don't ever doubt me."
"Never."
Kissing him softly, Harry stood and left the room. Draco lay there sobbing,
unable to help himself. That's how Ginny found him when she came out of the
shower. She sat on the side of the bed and lay her head on his chest.
"Don't you do it too. I'm a bloody mess." Draco said thickly
"Oh, he did it to me too. Wow."
"Yeah."
Without thinking Draco cast a drying charm on Ginny's hair. It registered that
he shouldn't be able to do that, but the emotions were still overwhelming them
both.
"I do love you Ginny. Very much." He whispered
"I love you too. Go get in the shower while I dress. Then we can fill Harry in
on the magic thing."
Ginny sat up and kissed him softly. He knew he'd end up picking out her
clothes, so he just followed her into the closet.
"Harry likes jeans." She said lightly "You like leg."
Draco grinned as he wrapped his arms around her. She paid attention, knew what
they each liked. He wondered what else she had noticed.
"I like these jeans." Draco said pulling them down "And we both like this top.
The white sandals. We both like your hair down. Make up doesn't really matter
love."
Ginny grinned and leaned back into Draco.
"Let me." Ginny whispered
Draco again let his shields down. He could feel them both and the emotions were
overwhelming. They loved each other intensely and completely. It was almost too
much.
Turning Ginny to face him, Draco took her face in his hands and kissed her
gently. He had no words. They stood there holding each other for a few minutes,
taking in the fact that they were loved beyond reason. Then Draco kissed Ginny
softly before he went to shower.
Ginny dressed quickly and went straight to the coffee. After a few sips she
summoned her hair brush, grinning like a crazy women. She could have a lot of
fun with this.
Sending Draco a quick message, Ginny picked up her mug and made her way to the
kitchen. Everything was so much different now. Her emotions were settled, she
felt calmer. She had ideas of her own on how to use the link, she just had to
be sure the boys were up for her games.
"16 years Dad! You could've driven him insane!"
Ginny walked into the kitchen and wrapped her arms around Harry. He was angry
and confused about the topic of conversation was. She felt him calm slightly
and smiled into his shirt.
"I'll tell her anyway. I understand Dad. But flip it and put yourself in his
shoes. Sit down and really think about it. Severus and Remus are mated. Dad
pushed him away for 16 years. Their together now. That's why Remus always looks
worse. He's also been homeless and jobless most of his adult life."
"Wow way to be a right bastard. He could've lost control of the wolf. You
allowed contact?"
"At meetings. Your third year we spent time together. Dumbledore knew and I
couldn't allow it. Dumbledore would've killed him. I excepted it awhile ago,
it's just safe to act on now."
"Good. Go tell him he now has a job. Then he needs clothing. Dad are you having
your way with my exams today?"
"Yes."
"Ginny take my card and take Papa out."
Ginny nodded and held her hand out. Where ever Harry's wallet had been, it was
now sitting in her hand. Harry turned and looked at her with his mouth hanging
open.
"Dray started it. He dried my hair. I'm just testing it out."
Harry shook his head before he kissed her softly.
"Show Dad the tattoo. I'm going to collect the post. I'm glad the pair of you
have shield up, I don't want to know what your thinking."
"Nope, you'd walk around with a blush. I'm starting to think I don't have many
limits. I'll try just about anything once."
Harry made a hasty retreat as she showed Severus the upgraded tattoo. He met
Draco on the stairs and motioned for him to follow. They linked hands, but
walked in silence to collect the post.
"We are in big trouble. Gin has that look in her eye. You know the one." Harry
whispered
"I do. She peeks thru the link ever 20 minutes or so."
"I know."
Draco found himself being lifted then pinned to the nearest wall. Harry had the
same look in his eye that Ginny got right before she did something kinky.
"What are you going to do?" Draco whispered
"Test her theory before she can."
"I see what your saying. I want to play too."
"Sorry my love, I wasn't giving you the choice."
Before Draco could reply he found himself pulled into a bone melting kiss.
Ginny was peeking and not pulling back, it was time for some fun.
"Make me cum." Draco whispered
Harry replied by undoing pants and wrapping his hand around both throbbing
erections. Clinging to Harry for dear life, Draco turned bright red at the
things being whispered in his ear. The arousle built quickly and peaked before
both came with a shout.
Ginny sat very still at the kitchen table starring off into space. She had
stopped talking in the middle of a rather important debate, make Severus wonder
what was going on. Several minutes passed before she came back from where ever
she had gone, bright red with embarrassment.
"That last comment before he left the kitchen I should have kept to myself. Yes
we share a mental link. And yes I was just played at my own bloody game."
Severus understood in detail what she meant and started laughing silently. The
boy too shy for his own good was gone, replaced by a young man who knew exactly
what he wanted. This was gunna be a lot of fun to watch.
When Harry and Draco walked into the kitchen, Severus just about lost it. Harry
was wearing a smug smirk and Draco was still bright red. Leaning over the back
of Ginny's chair, Harry pulled her back by the shoulders. With a gleam in his
eye Harry whispered just one word.
"Check."
"It would seem so. Let the games begin. Not today however, you have exams."
Harry then took the seat be side her and poured himself another cup of coffee.
Before he could stop it, Severus started to laugh. The teens at the table were
looking at him like he had lost his mind.
"We were having a rather intense conversation on wizard laws and she just
stopped." Severus laughed "When she flushed I knew something was going on.
Nicely played."
"Thank you. Go wake up Papa. He's got a shopping trip to get ready for." Harry
smirked "I'll fill Dray in."
Severus nodded and quickly left the room. Draco's shout of 'You fucking
bastard!' still reached his ears as he hit the stairs. Yes he knew he was a
bastard, an ass hole, a prick. There was an entire list of names he had been
called over the years that would suit this. And he deserved every last one of
them.
Silently entering the room, Severus settled on the bed beside his still
sleeping mate. They had grown closer together over the last 16 years. He had
become very protective of the wolf as time went on. If they had to fight
Severus would either be by his side or waiting for him to safely return. Touch
had always been a reassurance of well being, hidden when among mixed compony.
He couldn't pin point when everything had changed but it had. He had always
cared for the wolf, but when did he fall in love with him? When did his heart
truly melt towards the man he would spend the rest of his days with?
He had no clue, but he didn't care.
"Deep thoughts Severus?"
"I love you." Severus whispered
Remus reached out, brushing the stray lock of hair off Severus' face. If he
said anything it would halt all further explanations. So he waited knowing that
Severus would attempt to explain.
"I don't know when. I don't know how. But I do. After you told me I was your
mate I think it started. I knew in the back of my mind. I worried for you."
"You would reach out for my hand in meetings. You would gift me with things
that you knew I would need, in privet. You always sent me money, which I am
very great full for. I knew you cared for me. I want to know why you kept
pushing me away. Why now after 16 years."
"Because I couldn't watch him kill another that I loved. I watched him kill my
wife. Then my best friend was murdered. I couldn't watch him take you too."
"Oh Severus. Come here."
Severus moved into Remus' arms and held on for dear life. He'd said it. He let
it all out. Now it was time to move forward. Now it was time to live.
"I love you and it terrifies me still."
"I've always loved you. They all knew it too. It came out after the willow
insistent. I made them swear to me that they would leave you alone. I've known
since I was 16 that I was mated to you. I knew because of the emotion behind
what they had done. So I have always known. I have officially spent 21 years of
my life desperately in love with you."
Severus held on tighter. Merlin did he feel like an ass. He had been so
selfish. He had treated the man like a discussting thing in public and like a a
friend in privet. But despite all the bull shit, he was laying in the mans arms
being held tightly.
"I am so sorry.-"
"No, none of that. Now I need clothing. I asked Hermione to write our contract
last night. She just smiled and said it was about time. So, my love, will you
honor me marrying me?"
Severus pulled back and looked the wolf in the eye. He wasn't joking, he was
serious.
"Yes." He said simply
Remus kissed him gently before climbing out of the bed. For the first time in a
very long time, both men were truly happy. After resizing some of his clothes,
Severus sat on the floor in front of his trunk. Inside in a secret compartment
was a set of rings that had been handed down thru the generations of the Prince
family for a hundreds of years. Mate rings.
Pulling them from the compartment, Severus examined them. They were pure gold,
a small diamond at into the center. They had never been worn before. No one in
the family line had ever found their true mate, Severus was the first.
He stood as he heard the shower turn off. He knew that it wasn't doing to take
Remus long to slip into a pair of jeans and a tee shirt.
When the bathroom door opened, Severus held out his hand. Remus took it without
hesitation allowing Severus to pull him to sit beside him. Without a word, the
ring was slipped onto his finger.
"I don't want you to ever doubt me." Severus said softly
"I never have."
Remus took Severus' ring and slid it on his finger.
"You have been gifted with a new title. Harry has decided to call you Papa,
everyone else will follow suit." Severus informed him with a grin "I like it.
He has officially made you apart of the family."
"Papa. Alright, I need coffee."
Severus followed Remus to the door only to stop short when he stopped. Quite
suddenly he found himself wrapped in a tight hug. He returned it without much
thought, with a chuckle. Looking into Remus' smiling face, Severus felt himself
melt.
"For the first time in a very very long time I am truly honestly happy. I love
you." The wolf whispered
"I love you. Now lets go get some coffee. I've been called all kinds of nasty
names this morning and I hope you being present puts a stop to it."
Remus shook his head as he took Severus' hand. The walk to the kitchen was a
silent one. But it was comfortable. They were comfortable with the open display
of affection.
They heard Ron and Hermione when they entered the kitchen, laughing quietly.
Harry was holding Laila close to his chest, kissing her little head.
"Morning. Mum had me bring her back this morning." Ron laughed "I've had her
all night. She slept on my chest. That is the biggest Daddy's girl I have ever
seen."
Harry just grinned as he kissed Laila's head again. He loved his kids, but
Laila was his favorite.
"I'm going to change her and find the moby wrap." Harry laughed "Yes I'm going
to carry her around all day. Shut up. Gibbs should be here soon as well."
"Gibbs is here. Oh let me see."
Harry stood and turned so the man could see the sleeping baby. The man melted.
"She is so beautiful. Regretfully, I need to give you this. I told the Minister
that I had plans with Severus and was handed this."
"It's from the Department of Child Welfare. They are coming in for a home visit
July 10-24. They are evaluating us as parents. They want to see the house and
how the children are living." Harry said summarizing the letter "Someone is
going to try to take our kids. I smell a set up."
"So do I. That gives us roughly 2 weeks to finish everything and establish our
routine. Time to bust our butts again. Harry go change her. Then we will get on
with our day." Ginny sighed
Harry nodded and left the room. His mind was going crazy and from the weakness
in his spouses mental shields, he wasn't the only one. As he changed Laila, the
3 of them made plans. They could do this, the Ministry was not taking their
kids.
Breakfast that morning was a rather somber affair. The link very active as they
continued to plan. They had decided that Draco would take Laila back to the
Weasley's to visit his mother for the day. Ginny would take Remus into London
shopping and to pick up any odds and ends they may have forgotten. Harry would
be taking his masteries. Harry knew he'd have a headache by dinner.
The highlight of the morning meal was the reading and signing of the Lupin-
Snape marriage contract. Gibbs was thrilled when he was asked to sign as
witness and watched as the contract vanished.
"Well Papa, your stuck with us now. Lets get the day rolling. There is so much
to do and so little time to do it." Ginny sighed
"Very true." Remus grinned "I need to say thank you. No, let me speak. This
family is the best thing to happen to all of us. It's always been there and
just keeps on growing. In all my life I have never felt so loved and so wanted.
And I will be 37 July 18th. I am honored and proud to be a member of this
family. Proud of my place in it. I love you all, and always will."
Hugs were passed out and everyone went on their way. Within minutes the only
people left were Gibbs, Severus and Harry.
"You get your way again Severus. I am going to sit in the corner and read my
book. So why don't you lead the way."
Severus nodded and made sure the elves knew to keep the coffee coming. He led
them down a back staircase that Harry didn't even know was there, into the
basement. They walked into a massive potions lab.
"Now I did not put this here. I was talking to Henry yesterday afternoon and he
told me about it. I then sent a few elves out to restock. You should have
everything you need."
"This is fantastic. I think I'm in heaven." Harry laughed
"Any place is better the Mytles loo Harrison. There is a written and a
practical. Your taking both today so you can rest your brain tomorrow. I spent
months preparing for this test. I'm the only one to pass it the year I took it.
Gibbs will be gardening in the spot. So no pressure. Personally I can't wait to
see it myself."
"Thanks Dad. Lets just get this over with."
Sitting down at one of the work stations, Harry put a charm on his cup and
cleared his mind. When Severus set the exam in front of him, he dove in without
thought. Unlike the NEWTs that he had taken less then a week ago, there was no
change of subject. It was all potions, backwards sideways and all over. He
actually found it easy to just go, he wasn't finding the exam hard at all.
After 3 hours, he set the potions aside and started on defense. What he didn't
see was the astonished looks on the mans faces as they read over his exam. He
didn't see the impressed looks that they kept giving him. Gibbs had personally
never seen an exam go so quickly and be written so well by someone so young.
Defense had only taken Harry an hour and a half before he was setting his quill
down. Gibbs was astonished to say the least.
"Here is your list of required potions. I would also like you to brew the
Wolfsbane. I'm going to go collect a blood sample from our resident wolf. I'll
be right back."
"Your husband Dad." Harry laughed
"Yes my husband."
Harry shook his head and went to start his required potions.
Severus found Remus in their bedroom putting his clothes away. Severus had
taken his copies of Harry's exams with him, wanting Remus to read them. He was
very out of sorts and had no clue how to deal with it.
"He's brewing and I want to watch. Come with me. Hurry." He said urgently
Remus dropped everything and followed Severus who was damn near jogging. When
they reached the basement door, Severus put his finger to his lips. Harry
needed to focus.
They sat down at the table with Gibbs and Remus began to read. Several times he
pointed things out to Severus starting to understand what the man was so
excited about. Harry had theories that needed to be tested. Ideas that held
real clout. Then he reached the essay on the Wolfsbane potion and knew why he
was there.
Tapping Severus again, Remus pointed. Severus nodded then tilted his head
toward Harry. The potion was being brewed. Remus nodded as he picked up the
defense exam and started to read. All too soon he became engrossed in the mind
of his 15 year old son.
Remus knew the boy was smart, but this bordered on genius level. The theories
he came up with were mind blowing. Then he added the comment tested positive.
So he had been testing his theories as he came up with them. Harry's exam could
single handedly re write defense as it was now. Remus actually suspected Harry
was re writing the defense books for Hogwarts.
After 2 hours Harry sat down and put his head on the table.
"Test the Wolfsbane." He said with a wide yawn
Severus and Remus rushed forward wanting to know as much as Harry did. Taking a
sample in a small beaker, Severus then held Remus' finger over the breaker and
counted 5 drops of blood. Remus stuck his finger in his mouth as they all
watched for the result. It swirled purple to clear in a matter of seconds.
"It works." Harry whispered
Severus pulled Remus into his arms smiling like a loon.
"Now if I'm right the transformation should be painless. I'm working on
something else but I'm not far enough into it to really say much. Let me go
find Ginny."
"Why do you need Ginny?" Gibbs laughed
"I think it's about time you lot saw how she got the name hell cat. She knows
my skill, how I duel. She's the only one I will go against. I trained her."
"Go find your wife so we can finish your masteries. Then we can have something
to eat." Gibbs said
Harry nodded and closed his eyes. Ginny wasn't that far from them in what use
to be his grandmothers art studio. She was dancing. Harry smiled.
"Find her?" Severus smirked
"Yup. My grandmother gave her the old art studio. She's finished redoing the
room."
"What is her hobby then because you cook."
"She dances. Excuse me."
Harry left the room and quickly found the studio. Quietly he went into the room
and closed the door. She saw him in the mirrors.
"Done?" She asked
"Nearly. I need you. I don't want to duel them, they don't know my skill. You
do. Besides your dressed for it."
Ginny laughed and walked over to him. She wrapped her arms around him,
smirking. He returned the embrace, returning her smirk.
"Do we have like 10 minutes?"
Harry lifted her and pinned her to the wall. She laughed, resting her forehead
to his.
"A snog first. I wanted you to watch me dance. You've never seen me dance."
Harry nodded and kissed her gently. He wanted to take her back to their room
and love her like he wanted to. He wanted to take his time with her now that
the bond was settled. But it wasn't his night.
"You do look good in black."
Ginny smiled, she was dressed in a pair of black leggings and a black sports
bra, Nike high tops on her feet.
"I'd rather hold you. Can I watch you on our night? I've had a very exhausting
morning. Yes I'm being selfish." Harry said softly
"Yes, that would be fantastic. I'm going to kick your ass."
Harry grinned and kissed her deeply. He had to make his brain at least slow
down. He kept the kiss slow and sweet, not wanting it to get out of control.
But when he pulled back, her eyes were still glazed.
"Ready?" He whispered
"Oh yeah. I've been itching for a good duel. No wands?"
Harry shook his head. Oh this was going to be fun. Quickly they went to the
kitchen, figuring that's where everyone would be. When they walked in Harry was
handed a cup of coffee.
"Oh thank you. So Gibbs, we need some rules or this is going to get nasty."
Harry grinned
"I like it when there are no rules." Ginny smirked
"Sometimes rules are a good thing."
Ginny pouted as she reached into Harry's pocket. She pulled out the hair tie
she knew would be there. The men in the room looked at her funny.
"Since my first year he carries them around because I always forget them.
Always in his left pocket. There's like 3 in there."
"I am not going to ask." Severus shook his head
"I know my girls. The reason I ask for rules is this. Ginerva Molly Malfoy-
Potter is just as vindictive and vicious as Bellitrix Lastrange. However, Ginny
has 10 times the still and a bag of tricks that never ends. We need rules."
Harry explained
"Harry's the only one to ever beat me in a duel. He's actually said it would be
intresting to watch me duel Bellitrix because we are a lot alike in dueling
style. I'm just sane."
"The wizmot is still out on that one love."
"Too right. I married you and Draco didn't I?" Ginny laughed
They watched as she walked out the back door, expecting them to follow. Gibbs
turned to Harry as the boy set his cup in the sink.
"She's your student?" He asked
"Yes. I kept pushing. The harder I pushed the harder she pushed back. I slacked
off and she gave it her all. I can just hardly win. Gin is good, and now that
the bond is complete, I may just be screwed. I want her to take the written. I
know she can pass it or I wouldn't ask."
"She's your twin soul."
"You could put it that way yes. Come on, I want to see what she's up to."
Harry led the way out into the back garden. They would have plenty of space
here. Ginny was half way thru a tumbling pass that she just couldn't land. He
watched and smiled as she landed on her bum.
"Your over rotating at the end!" He yelled
"Fine then Mr.Perfect! You do it then!"
Harry shrugged and met her where she had been starting from. The others
gathered behind her, wondering what in the hell was going on. With a smirk,
Harry took off.
"What in the bloody hell was that?!" Remus yelled "Where in the fuck did he
learn that?!"
"Oh well then don't blink Papa. It's about to get ugly. I'm pissed now." Ginny
snapped
They watched as Ginny started another pass, then Harry echoed it. After 10
minutes they came together, toe to toe. They felt a strong shield charm cover
them and they knew the duel was about to begin.
They then turned sharply and took 20 steps apart. When they turned all hell
broke loose all at once. Their mouths dropped open at the skill level a 14 and
15 year old displayed. Adults couldn't duel the way they were. Every 5 minutes
or so they would pause, measuring their next move.
Near the end, they went into hand to hand. It didn't take long for Harry to pin
Ginny to him, her arms pinned to her chest. An evil smirk came across her face
and she went into a split, turning and taking Harry's feet out from under him.
As he fell, she pinned him to the ground. They all thought she had him, until
he flipped her and pinned her.
"Damn it!!" She yelled
"It's over! Get out of it!"
Ginny struggled for a few seconds, then went still. She had this look on her
face that had everyone worried.
"Get out of it Gin!" Harry yelled again
Ginny brought one of her knees up and put it to Harry's chest. The next thing
they knew Harry went flying. He landed hard, flat on his butt.
The shield came down and they rushed out onto the lawn. Harry stood and went to
help Ginny to her feet. As she stood she curled into his arms. They were both
covered in dirt and sweat, shaking with adrenalin.
"Holy shit!" Gibbs exclaimed "I don't know what the hell that was but it was
bloody incredible!"
"Thank you. Oh my God, what a rush." Harry laughed
"Yeah. How'd you know I could get out of that?" Ginny asked
"Didn't. Was teaching. Possibilities are endless."
Ginny nodded and huffed. Severus and Remus just stood there. Harry smiled at
them, he'd just shocked his parents into speechlessness. He loved it.
"Alright? Dad? Papa?"
"Trying to figure out what to say exactly." Severus said softly "Lets head into
the house."
"Your coming with me." Ginny said to Harry "Dad if you could evaluate skill
with Gibbs and get a score together that would be great."
"Hitting the showers Mrs.Malfoy-Potter?" Gibbs laughed
"Yes. I had been dancing since Papa and I got back, then this. My sweat is
covered in sweat. It's gross."
"So why are you taking Harry with you?"
"Because I'm his wife and I said so."
Harry couldn't help but laugh as Ginny pulled him into the house. He knew what
she was up to and grinned. She wanted to get rid of the adrenalin. They had
always trained one on one. He never wanted her to be a victim again and made
damn sure that if she was ever in a bad spot she could fight her way out.
By the time she turned 13, at the end of the training sessions they'd end up
snogging almost desperately. More lessons as it turned out.
He had always loved her. But they had decided that it wasn't meant to be when
he had told her about his crush on Draco. It was then that she admitted she had
a crush on Dean Thomas. They excepted it.
Thank Merlin for fate because he couldn't live without either one of them. They
really needed to tell Draco.
"I told Draco Harry." Ginny said suddenly "Our first date night. I wanted to
start things off between us with total honesty. He had the right to know that I
cut you lose so you could be with him. He had the right to know that I had
always loved you and always would. 3 years of secrets is a very long time. I
never even told mum."
"How was his reaction?"
"He knew from the way you kissed me. He said that we both had you now and that
he just wanted you happy. You should talk to him though. I was heart broken
when you told me you had a thing for Draco. Then I saw you together and it
killed me. I loved you too much and I let you go."
Ginny leaned against the bathroom counter and covered her face with her hands.
Harry just listened, he was good at that.
"He had what I had always wanted. I wanted to walk down the halls holding your
hand. I wanted to cuddle into you and not care who was watching. I wanted to
kiss you whenever I wanted. But you were happy so I was happy. It killed me."
Harry then pulled Ginny to him and held her tight. He hated it when she cried.
"I'm glad I still have you. I love you both so much. Hey, Dray, come here
please."
"She told you that I know."
Harry nodded and pulled him into the hug. He needed them both, wanted them
both, loved them both. He had no idea how to tell them.
"Harry, we know how much you love us. We've felt it. You consented to wed us
both. I knew long before Ginny told me that you had been a couple for years.
What we need from you is attention whenever it can be spared. Like making Ginny
apart of your exam."
Draco said softly
"Oh that felt so good." Ginny laughed
"Her and I have a date night tonight so we are going to go for a walk in the
garden. Please tell me there's still a garden."
"Yes there is still a garden." Harry assured him
"So I'm going to leave you alone now. I really want to read your exams. I mean
if Dad is talking about it I want to know why. I want you to teach me Harry. I
want to do what you guys can."
"Can you handle it? The training alone is very intense. Hermione nearly gave
up."
"Where in the hell do you think her body came from? Your in for a rude
awakening Dray. He needs to bulk up a bit, don't you think love?"
"You don't really think its from quiddich do you? No we do pretty intense
training. Your going to hate me." Harry smirked
He let them go and took off his shirt.
"This has nothing to do with quiddich. I actually work very hard to keep it.
And you think this is impressive, you should see Ron."
"No even I can be impressed by the work my brother put in. Oh honey, I have it
on very good authority that the entire family will be at your birthday party. I
think that's the perfect time to come clean about everything. Don't you Dray?"
"Yes I think that will be perfect. But I want to see why everyone's knickers
are in a bunch downstairs."
Kissing then both quickly Draco left the room leaving them alone. Harry pulled
Ginny back into his arms and kissed her softly.
"Shower?"
"The adrenalin went bye bye. So many emotions. My god Harry, everything happens
so fast. Lets hurry here. I want to see what Draco's talking about."
Ginny kissed him softly and quickly stripped before stepping into the shower.
Harry did the same slightly disappointed. But he too wanted to know what all
the fuss was about.
"Help me pick out a dress." Ginny laughed
"Legs. I like this."
Harry came up behind her and ran his hands over her midsection.
"I like the definition. I like how you in jeans and tee shirts because even
totally covered I can still see it. I like the fire that lights your eyes when
your angry. The gleam they take when your feeling slightly naughty. I like you
passion. Your stubbornness. I like how no matter what anyone else thinks that
you really don't give a fuck what anyone else thinks. I love each and every
part of who you are. And I love the fact that even after letting you go, that
your still mine."
Ginny turned in his arms and kissed him firmly.
"I wanted to tell you."
Ginny just held him tightly. He had never said anything like that before. He
would just push and push and push.
"I needed to hear it. Come on."
Harry followed her out of the shower and was beat to the drying charm. It made
him laugh as they went into the closet. He already had a dress in mind and
reached it down for her.
"I like this one!" She giggled
"I like that one because its mostly open in the back. I'm opting for sweatpants
and a tee shirt. He likes you barefoot. Hair down. No make up."
"I get the same thing from both of you."
Harry shook his head and zipped her dress. Taking her hand, he handed her a
sweater before leading her from the room. When they entered the kitchen Severus
handed them each cup of coffee before they say down.
Draco was engrossed and taking notes on his exams. The boy had several sheets
of parchment filled and he was still going. Harry just shook his head as Ginny
picked up the potions exam. He watched as she too became engrossed.
"We've lost them." He laughed
"It is no laughing matter young man. You have got to be one of the most gifted
person that I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Your NEWTs were impressive,
but this is simply mind blowing. You are a level 1 Master in both potions and
defense. Severus is a level 3. Now, per law you are now Master Harrison James
Malfoy-Potter. You have no choice in the matter."
"Wow." Harry laughed "Dad, why in the hell can't I be normal?"
"Because you were born to be great. Alot of people would've let the fame go to
their heads. They would've broke under the pressure. But you pushed harder, you
rose above it, you kept your head. How long had you and Ginny been together? As
a couple?"
Harry sat back and crossed his arms. The man was honestly that observant?
Severus smirked at his son crossing his arms.
"3 years. We turned each other loose before Christmas. She liked Dean Thomas
and I liked Draco. How in the hell did you know? No one knew."
"Spy. It was my job to watch you. I reported a lot of made up bull shit. Son,
you got them both!"
"Yeah. Do you have a bloody point?"
"No, not really. The last bit was to see if you'd admit it. Go tell them
Master."
Harry pulled a face and stood. As soon as he was out of the kitchen he broke
into a run. He was so excited he could almost explode. When he entered the
portrait room he made damn sure everyone was awake.
"What the hell?!" Henry snapped
"I have a huge announcement!"
"Who's pregnant?" Lilly asked
"No one. Really mum?"
Lilly shrugged and smirked at her son. So that's where he got it from. He
smirked right back.
"Well?!" James laughed
"I am a level 1 master in both potions and defense. I passed them today. I wish
I could show you the duel."
"Who did you duel?" Henry asked
"My wife. She's the only one who can come close to beating me. She almost did.
That would've been embarrassing."
"Why?" Lilly laughed
"Because she's my best student. I taught her everything she knows."
All of his famliy looked at him astonished.
"Just watch. I'll give you an example."
Harry jogged over to the door and did a quick tumbling pass. They clapped and
Harry felt himself swell with pride.
"Ginny still can't land that pass. It makes her so mad. I just wanted to tell
you."
They a clapped and cheered again as Harry bowed and left the room. When he re
entered the kitchen Gibbs was asking Ginny questions a quick quotes quill
taking down her responses. As he listened he smiled, she was doing fantastic.
Draco motioned him over and clung to him as he sat down. He was feeling the
pressure that Ginny was under. They listened for over an hour as Ginny answers
the questions never once faltering. Harry was so proud in that moment that he
handed Draco his credit card.
~Take her out. She likes to dance.~
Draco smirked and put the card in his pocket. He'd thank his mother for forcing
years of dance lessons on him later.
"Mistress Malfoy-Potter. I have had my mind officially blown."
Ginny looked confused for a few seconds as the mans words sank in.
"I passed?"
"Level 1. I am astounded."
"I'm not!" Harry laughed
Ginny could only sit there. All the lessons. All the hard work. This was the
pay off.
"Holy fuck. What does it mean exactly?"
"Honey, it means that you don't have to take DADA next year. And that you have
finally one overed Hermione!" Harry grinned
"That's my favorite class!" Ginny whined "You want to talk about having your
mind blown. I'm gone. Can I be your teaching assistant? I can't not duel. It's
not normal."
"Yes, that can be arranged. I am so proud of you."
Ginny smiled and looked at Draco.
"I have no idea how the hell the pair of you did it. I took notes on an exam!
You both are amazing!" He said "And we are going out. Harry-"
"No I'm going to work on my thesis. I haven't touched it since May. The kids
are -"
"Laila is coming home. Emilie is at the Weasley's with Liam and Paige. Daddy's
girl wants her daddy. Mummy's boy loves his grandpa. And Paige is a Papas girl.
Emi is loved by all. She's going to Ron and Hermione's tonight."
"Well then I have a date with my thesis and my daughter."
"What are you working on Harry." Gibbs asked
"It's very complicated."
They all starred at him waiting for him to move forward.
"I'm trying to find a way to merge the wolf with the man. There has to be away
to halt the transformations and alter the effects of all this. I'm almost
there. I just need the science behind it. I need to see it."
"What do you need? I'll give you anything." Remus said softly
"Just a blood sample."
Severus pulled a small glass bottle from his pocket and handed it to his
husband. They all watched as Remus cut his finger and filled the bottle. He
then put the stopper in and passed it to Harry.
"And there goes my brain. Thank you. The next full moon is July 6th. Are you
going to try the new Wolfsbane?"
"Yes. I'd like you to ward where I can run. Severus will be with me."
"We can do that later. I need a micro-"
"There are a few down there." Severus smirked
They could see Harry become very still. He wanted to bolt down the stairs and
dive into his research. He was restraining himself.
"Gibbs stay for supper?" He asked instead
"That would be wonderful thank you. Laila was the little one from earlier?"
"Yes."
"Oh go get her! We can all talk shop over a good meal. I have been dying to
just talk to you. While you get the baby, I'm going to file these. I won't be
long. Severus you have your copies. Good."
They watched as Gibbs stood and made his way to the floo.
"I need to do my hair and make up. And I need shoes. You need to change. Where
are we going?" Ginny said turning to Draco
"I haven't a clue but we'll figure it out when we get there. Come on, I'll come
with you."
Then it was only Harry, Severus, and Remus. They all wanted to go look at the
blood sample. They wanted to work. So Harry made a choice. Standing he went
into the study and pulled out his research. He could trust them with this.
"This is my research from the last 2 years. Here is the sample. I will see you
later. I'm going to see my kids."
Severus snatched up the research and the sample and both nearly ran down the
stairs. Harry just shook his head and sent a message thru the link. He wanted
to do nothing for a bit. As an after thought he picked up the exams.
When he appeared in the Weasley kitchen, Laila was raising hell. Molly looked
at him like he was Merlin himself and rushed forward.
"You take her."
"Laila Marie what is the fuss?" Harry said gently
Everyone went still as Laila stopped crying and gave a small fret. Harry took
her from Molly and cuddled her to his chest. She had just wanted her daddy.
Molly shook her head and eye balled the stack of papers Harry had put down.
"Go ahead mum. I brought them for you. Then I'm going to need a pensive so I
can show you."
Molly nodded and poured herself a cup of tea. Hermione had a slightly fussy
Liam and brought him over.
"He stopped when Draco was here too. He's fine until he hears you." She said
Harry sat down and took his son as well. They were both snuggled into Harry's
chest looking very content. And that's how it was for the next hour. When Molly
finished reading one exam, she passed it to Hermione, who then passed it to
Ron; they made their rounds. The looks that crossed all their faces made Harry
realize that he wasn't nearly as normal as he thought he was.
Then Molly read Ginny's name and looked up at him sharply.
"Read it mum." Harry said gently
Molly refocused on the exam before her and started to read. The emotions that
flickered over the women's face were priceless. Then she reached the end where
the results were written and let out a small scream.
"What?!
"Wait I want Hermione to read it."
Molly nodded and went to pour herself another cup of tea. The women was
shaking, trying to keep her emotions in check. Harry understood it. Ginny was
the youngest Weasley and the only girl. She was the first one married and she
married up. She was apart of a complete triad. She 4 beautiful adopted
children. And now she was a level 1 mistress in defense. She hadn't yet taken
her OWLs and she had to be referred to as Mistress Malfoy-Potter. She had
already done more then her brothers and it was just the tip of the iceberg.
They had no real idea exactly what she was capable of, but they were about to
find out.
"Oh my God!" Hermione exclaimed "Both of you?! What did you teach her for the
last 3 years Harry?!"
"Everything I possibly could. Anytime I learned a new skill she learned it
first. We made the time. She always said I taught it in a way that was easy to
understand, easy to learn."
"How long were you together Harry?" Ron asked gently "Im not nearly as thick as
people think. How long?"
"3 years." Harry sighed "We were apart from just before Christmas until
recently."
"Had you been-" Molly snapped
"Not until recently no."
"It was her thing for Dean wasn't it?" Hermione smirked
"Can I get a hand for a second?"
Hermione came over and took Liam. Harry followed her over to the bassinets and
put Laila down. When he turned around Ron sucker punched him in the gut. Harry
doubled over trying to catch his breath.
"That's for not telling me." Ron grumped
Harry nodded and stood. This time he was ready and quickly put Ron in a
headlock.
"I'm sorry mum. He was about to try to beat me up. What he hasn't heard yet is
that Ginny nearly bested me earlier."
"What?! Get off me!"
Harry let Ron go and put his hands up in the air.
"She loves you." Ron snapped
"Give me your hand. I want you to feel something. All of you."
Molly and Hermione took one hand and Ron took the other. Narcissa and Auther
opted out. Focusing on the link, Harry asked his spouses to feel their love for
each other. It was answered without question. He let it flow thru him and into
them. It was the only way they were going to understand.
"Oh my God." Molly whispered
They let go and went back to their seats.
"Doubt us now. Oh one more thing."
Harry exposed his right hip and watched as they sank into shock. Now he was
satisfied.
"I am at the head of the triad. We made this choice however. We chose to be
one. Yes I let her go, but I have her back and I'll be damned if anyone takes
her from me. Either of them. I watched them both nearly die at the hands of
Voldemort and that was enough. Narcissa do you have a pensive?"
"I do actually. Hermione, could you fetch it from my trunk please?"
Hermione nodded and went up the stairs as fast as she could. He made them
understand now they knew better then to question them ever again.
When Hermione came back into the kitchen Harry focused on the memory of the
fight. When it was deposited it in the pensive he grinned.
"Mum and Dad first I think."
As one they dipped their faces in and fell into the memory. Molly let out a
shocked huff at Ginny's state of undress, crossing her arms. Harry just shook
his head and watched right along with them. There were several points in their
duel that he could actually work on. And he watched from several angles,
picking the fight apart so that they could be worked on. He really loved
pensives sometimes.
As they came out of the memory, Ron and Hermione stuck their faces in the bowl
without waiting for Harry. He looked over at Molly and shrugged.
"You did that?" She asked softly
Harry nodded and crossed his arms.
"I hadn't realized I pushed as hard as I did until the end of term last year.
Oh we got into a pretty good row right in the middle of the common room. I went
to leave not wanting to fight there and she went over the couch and was at the
door before I was. She said 'Oh no your not walking away from this one.' We
ended up in an empty class room warded tight. Most of the common room followed,
standing outside the door. There was alot of shouting, then she started with
the curses. She was right however, I was pulling away from everyone."
"So she fought you?" Arthur asked
"She was so angry we ended up dueling in the middle of the hallway. There was
such a crowd the teachers couldn't get thru, so we didn't get in trouble. I
ended up in the middle of a massive group hug. Ginny, Ron and Hermione the
closest to me."
"You turned her into a one women army. I saw them at the ministry, my 2
youngest. You are right however, she's alot like Bellatrix. She called them a
tease, trained Aouras." Arther said
"That was a tease. When she wants to fight, she wants to fight." Harry laughed
"It's always been you. She's always loved you, wanted you, trusted you. You
were her first everything." Molly said softly
"Yeah come to think of it."
Molly's eyes went wide at the meaning behind the the simple statement. It was
telling her more about the life her daughter was living.
"Draco was first. Ginny was a very welcome surprise." He laughed
"I don't want to have this conversation any more. But thank you."
"Nor do I. We have an agreement Mum."
"Thank Merlin for that!" Molly laughed
Harry laughed as Ron and Hermione came out of the memory.
"Show me that first pass!" Ron nearly shouted
"Not today Ron. I have alot to teach you actually. I'm tired. Gibbs should be
back now as well. He went to file our exams, I invited him for dinner. I came
to pick up Laila and show off the exams. I gave Dad and Papa my thesis too
before I left. I needed a fresh set of eyes."
"May I read it?" Hermione smirked "You did say fresh eyes."
Harry smirked back and started asking her rapid fire questions. For 20 minutes
or so the exchange went on, baffling the others in the room. When they went
quiet, Harry nodded making Hermione smile.
"But not today. Gibbs hand delivered this to us this morning."
Harry handed Molly the letter and waited until she read over it. She was red
faced as she passed the letter. In less then 5 minutes he was facing a room
full of pissed off adults.
"Game on then? Starting tomorrow we want the kids home till the weekends. Also
on the full moons we don't want them at the house. The next moon is July 6th."
"We will take Emilie and Liam." Hermione said
"Laila and Paige can come here." Molly said
"Thank you. We are testing the new Wolfsbane this moon. Plus I don't want them
saying I put them in danger. I'll bring them after supper. We will be by after
breakfast for Paige, Laila, and Liam, around 10. Emi can stay till after
supper. We need to work on really being a family."
They all nodded in agreement and hugs were passed out. Harry then picked up
Laila and was gone. They didn't need to work on anything, Molly thought, they
were a wonderful family.
***
Later that night Ginny and Draco peeked into the second master bedroom. It was
just after midnight and they were just getting back. They had had a wonderful
time and wanted to thank Harry for it. What they found however made them
rethink their plan.
Harry was fast asleep, Laila laying in his arms. The infant had ahold of her
daddy's tee shirt, ninnie in her mouth, cuddled close. Harry shifted in his
sleep, moving a bit closer to the baby. It was the sweetest thing that they had
ever seen and quietly closed the door.
"Have you seen Harry?"
Ginny and Draco jumped turning to face Severus.
"He's sound asleep with Laila. We just got back." Draco said softly
"It can wait till morning. I'm going to bed. Good night."
As he walked away Severus wondered when Harry learned to love as deeply as he
did. He wondered a lot of things about Harry, sooner or later he'd get his
answers he'd just have to wait for them.
***** Chapter 7 : DCW *****

Author's notes: Rolling with it.....
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Chapter 7: D.C.W
Very very quickly the triad adjusted to having their children with them full
time. Laila was often strapped to Harry's chest as he did household chores.
Ginny normally had Liam and Draco could be found with Paige. Emilie spent alot
of her time with Dudley with her head stuck in a book. They had the girl pegged
for a Ravenclaw, any other house would surprise them.
Dudley adjusted well too. He was an active member if the family and quickly
became the favorite cousin. He helped with chores, held babies, played games.
He even helped Harry in the kitchen which surprised Harry to no end.
On July 6th Harry, Dudley, Severus, and Remus walked down privet to magnolia
crescent just after lunch. It was nap time and Harry had a few hours until the
babies woke up. Ginny had taken Emilie to dance class, something that thrilled
the women to no end. That left Draco to pack overnight bags and fold laundry.
The thought made Harry grin, the dragon had been domesticated.
They walked up the path and knocked on the door. Dudley had called them earlier
so they were expecting them. Marcus opened the door with a wide grin and was
nearly bouncing with excitement.
"When in the hell are we going out again?"
Harry rolled his eyes. The boy was very social. He liked to go out and meet as
many people as he could. The Wizarding club had been no exception.
"Seen Seamus lately?"
"Yeah. But that's not the point. Come in, mum was hopeing to see Darco."
"And I am disappointed. Harrison, how are you? Marcus has been telling me all
kinds of stories. A triad?"
"Yes. Draco and Ginny. Ginny has Emi at dance class and Draco us doing
laundry."
"What? Really?" Marcus laughed
Harry nodded and laughed right along with him. Until he felt arms around his
waist.
"Laugh it up. Mum and Mama Molly are at the house. They told me to go. You
don't argue with Molly."
"She's doing the laundry."
"No. I did the laundry. I have a system. They are sitting in the family room
sipping tea. They have my bracelet. Dr.Anderson, how are you?"
She motioned him forward and narrowed her eyes. Draco sighed and took off his
tee shirt. She looked at the scars and nodded.
"You can put it back on. You actually look very well. Color on your skin
wouldn't hurt."
"Oh no, I burn quickly. Ginny got lucky. A red head, no freckles, and she tans.
I'm jealous."
The women laughed and led them into the sitting room. She had coffee waiting,
that only meant she had been talking to Marcus. She made sure everyone had a
cup before sitting down.
"So, what brings you here." She said
"Me. I'm Remus Lupin-Snape, Severus is my husband. Tonight is the full moon.
When I was a child I was attacked by a werewolf, making me one."
There was silence and Harry started to get nervous. Then she tilted her head to
the side.
"That is rather interesting. So you would like Dudley to stay here the night of
the full moon for his safety?"
"Yes. But Harry, Ginny, and Draco get to stay. It's not fair at all." Dudley
pouted
"At 13 Hermione and I faced Moony thank you very much. He was without Wolfsbane
too. I have never run so fast in my life. We plan on not being there the next
moon either. This moon we are testing a new Wolfsbane potion. I need to be
there Dudley. It's my research, my development, my reputation as a level 1
master. You don't understand exactly what I'm doing." Harry explained
"I'm trying. He's my Papa too."
Harry blinked rapidly. Dudley had never called him papa before. But Remus was
able to smell the fear under the boys anger, and smiled. Without a word, Remus
pulled Dudley close and hugged him tightly.
"Harry knows what he's doing. I'm going to be just fine." Remus said
"I don't want to lose my family."
Remus just held on. Harry looked at his cousin by blood like he had never seen
him before. When his parents had been murdered almost a month ago he hadn't
really been crushed by it. He had simply went on. Them he realized that Vernon
and Petunia spoiled their son with things but had never really invested any
time in him.
Since Dudley had moved into the manor things had been very different. Anytime
he had a question he'd search out either Remus or Severus. When he need to talk
he looked for Harry or Draco. He was fitting himself into the family, becoming
apart of it.
"I'm sorry D. I hadn't thought of it that way. I'm going to video tape it. I'll
send Ulysses. Ok?" Harry said softly
Dudley nodded and took a deep breath. Remus smelt the fear dim slightly and
pulled back.
"Mum and dad were there but they weren't present. They left me on my own. Hell,
Harry got more attention then I did. Then I moved in to the manor. Yeah it's
Harry's house, but we are all there most of the time. The pair of you are great
parents. Harry, Draco, and Ginny are fantastic parents. I finally have what
I've always needed and it terrifies me to know I could lose it." Dudley
explained
"Then I have no need to worry anymore. My name is Rosilynn by the way. In the
very beginning I was worried because he was here for over a week. Then I took
his phone early one morning and called Harry. Since I haven't worried much, now
I don't have to worry at all. Dudley is welcome anytime."
"Thank you." Severus said "I'm a level 3 master. I've gone over the notes. I've
run the tests. I'm still terrified. Yes my son is smarter then me."
Rosilynn laughed and the chat moved on to what Harry was up to. Severus and
Remus gushed about Harry's exams and masteries. They told of how he was now
headmaster of Hogwarts. They told her about how well Dudley was doing. They had
no doubt that he would score very well on his OWLs in August.
"So when are we going out?" Marcus asked again
"Ok we are being investigated from the 10th to the 24. Remus' birthday is the
18, I'm planning that. -"
"No I don't-"
"Papa do shut up." Dudley laughed
"Dudley's is the 27th, Neville's is the 30th, mine is the 31st. Draco's is
August 21st and Ginny's is the 30th. So we will go out July 30th and August
20th. School starts September 1st. Dad could you keep -"
"Molly will want them. Trust me. Emi is her eldest grandchild, she's starting
Hogwarts. Visits won't be as often." Severus smirked "I still get to see them
everyday."
They stayed another half hour and before passing out hugs. Harry invited them
to Sunday dinner as well. It was something that they were just starting and it
seemed like a hit. Rosilynn ensured they'd be there and waved good bye.
The family kept growing and Harry was truly happy.
***
After supper that night Harry took Laila and Paige to the Weasley's while Draco
took Emilie and Liam to Ron and Hermione's. There was no time for chit chat, no
time for a cup of tea. They had to get back to the manor and prepare for the
night.
The triad warded the back garden for Remus to run, knowing that he was use to
freedom. They wanted the wolf to be comfortable, to feel welcome. He too was
apart of their family and was excepted.
It was a clear night and they rushed around like chickens with no heads. The
moon would be rising soon and they needed to be ready for it. So hugs were
passed out quickly and Harry watched Remus chug the potion before closing the
garden door. He put up the strongest wards that he knew and run up the stairs
to the second floor to hang out the window with a video camera.
The moon rose and Remus fell to the ground panting. Harry cursed, there was not
meant to be any pain. He was wondering what the hell was going on when Remus
stood. He wasn't changing.
"Holy shit I think I did it. Dad, I need a blood sample! What in the hell?!"
Harry yelled
"Harry! I am the wolf! We've merged!"
Harry took his camera and ran back down the stairs. Without heed he ripped the
wards down and ran out the door.
"We are at this moment merged! Cast the spell! Do it!" Remus yelled
Harry cast a levitation charm on the camera as they gathered around him.
Quickly they began to chant in Latin not wanting to lose the moment. Light
engulfed Remus and he fell to his knees as a wolfs paw appeared over his heart.
He screamed as the wolf merged with the man, forever changing him. When it was
done the light faded leaving them all speechless.
When Remus stood they noticed the changes. He wasn't as thin, but now had the
same swimmers build as Harry. His jaw line was slightly sharper. His eyes a
richer honey gold color, his hair thicker and healthier looking. Then there was
the paw print over his heart.
"My eye sight is very sharp. I have the wolfs hearing. I can smell just about
everything. I feel complete for the first time in my life. Harry, you did it."
"Yeah. I did it because I love you." Harry whispered
"I love you too pup. Can I test this? Can we run tests?"
Harry nodded and watched the man take off at a run with a grin. He started
testing himself. Jumping and flipping, doing things that the wolf had done.
Harry was beside himself with joy as Remus ran towards them. They watched as he
scaled the side of the house and let go at the second floor, landing on his
feet. He was laughing, then the tears came.
"I'm the oldest werewolf registered at the ministry. The wolf is 32, I will be
37. By the time the wolf was 40, I would've been long dead. Now, I get to
live." Remus cried
They watched as Severus pulled Remus into his arms and held him tightly. This
was a very happy day.
"Papa, go tell my brother." Harry said softly "Wear a hooded jacket. I don't
want this out yet. But I'm going to start changing kids at the next moon."
Remus nodded and released Severus in favor of Harry. Harry held onto the man
tightly struggleing with his own emotions.
"Thank you my son. Thank you so much for giving me my life back."
"I love you Papa. Go."
Remus nodded and let go. He needed a shirt and a jacket. And shoes. He followed
Severus into the house wondering if life was ever going to be normal.
***
Severus and Remus apperated to an alley in magnolia crescent and quickly made
their way to Dudley. As Harry had requested, Remus was wearing a zip jacket
with his hood pulled over his head. He walked with his head down and his hands
in the pockets. Listening.
"We are being tailed. It smells like Mad-Eye. Hurry up and knock. He's one of
Dumbledores. I can smell tea, lemon drops, and a potion of some sort."
Rosilynn looked confused as she let them in.
"Harry found a cure. Where's Dudley?" Remus said softly
"Here. He did it?"
Remus turned and grinned. Dudley was halfway down the stairs, looking shaky.
Remus nodded and opened his arms. Without hesitation Dudley went into them.
"I was so nervous I made myself sick."
"I gave him a double shot of whiskey. I hope you don't mind." Rosilynn cried
"Sorry, the implications are too much."
Remus then hugged her as well. He couldn't help it. He wanted to hug everyone.
"Sorry, impulse. I'm speechless myself. Now Harry can finish his thesis.
Dudley, he looked at me and said 'Go tell my brother'. He called you his
brother."
Dudley smiled and would have to have a sit down with Harry very soon. They
talked for a few minutes and then took their leave. Remus wanted to do
something he hadn't done in 30 years, he wanted to look at the full moon.
***
Harry was on a whole new high as he sat looking up at the moon with his
spouses. He had accomplished something that no one thought was possible. Now
they had the entire night.
"So what are we going to do?" He asked
"We are going upstairs." Draco smirked
Harry nodded and followed Draco as Ginny looped her arm thru his. It was Harry
and Ginny's date night but they had moved to tomorrow because of the new
potion. He knew Draco was up to something, he just didn't care what.
His mind was still reeling from the fact that he had found away to merge man
and wolf. It had been done by accident, by little changes to the Wolfsbane
potion and a spell he'd written himself. It was almost too much to comprehend.
When they entered the bedroom Harry went straight to the small desk to write a
quick note.
[Gibbs, I did it. Breakfast tomorrow. Harry]
Harry focused on the man and sent the note. When he turned around only Ginny
was is the room with him. He smiled.
"He's a sneaky one. He said you had something to show me." Ginny smirked
Harry nodded, he had a lot to show her. With the bond settled, Harry had been
able really make love to his husband the night before for the first time. He
had spent hours lavishing Draco in his attention bringing the man to tears near
the end. Now Draco had decided it was Ginny's turn.
Smirking Harry made his way over to the sofa and say down beside her. Draco had
told her about the night before, he hadn't been able to help himself. As she
stared at her husband she wondered what he had in store for her.
He pulled her over so she was strattling his lap, pulling her as close as he
could get her. His hands gripped her hips as he looked her in the eye. They had
sat this same way after every training session. They would sit and snog,
groping as the adrenalin ran out. The thought made her smile.
Kissing him gently, she cuddled into his chest to think about all of the firsts
she'd had with this man. He was her first kiss at 12, her first snog. By the
end of that year his hands had touched most of her body. At 13 she learned what
passion was as hands were replaced by lips in explorations. And last year
things were getting far too intense as clothing started coming off. His hands
and mouth had done things to her that no one else had until recently. He had
destroyed her for anyone else.
Pulling back she looked into his eyes and smiled.
"I get to spend the rest of my life with my best friend. I want to tell you why
I broke up with Dean so quickly."
"Ok."
"He tried to sleep with me. I don't know why but it felt disgusting being
touched by him. I was repulsed. He called me a cock tease. Said that whoever
had turned me loose I needed to go back to. It's different with Draco too. It
doesn't feel like I'm doing something wrong. When he kissed me in the hospital,
I knew I was right."
"Lucky for us then. Now I'm going to do all those things I've wanted to for the
last year."
"Why don't you show me then."
Harry grinned and kissed his wife gently. He kept the kiss slow as his hands
roamed. He wanted to go slowly, he wanted to show her what it was like to truly
be cherished beyond reason. But he couldn't help pulling the tank top she wore
over her head. He wanted skin.
"You never wear a bra."
"Not at home."
Harry chuckled. Yes he had heard her complain about having to wear a bra when
going out. He ran his hands up her sides, teasing her nipples with his thumbs.
"I'm going to miss it."
His thumbs were replaced with his mouth, making Ginny arch into him. He pulled
back as she pulled his shirt over his head. She shivered as his mouth went back
to teasing. Oh that wicked mouth, that tongue. She wanted it elsewhere, wanted
it all over her.
When he shifted them to lay on the couch, Ginny cursed the choice of jeans. But
Harry liked her in jeans and she was beginning to realize why. He liked looking
at every part of her.
"I'm already half crazy." She moaned
"Then you'll be insane by the time I've had my way with you."
She watched him unbuttoned her jeans and slowly pull them off. Her panties were
light blue lace today, they had matched her top perfectly. He sat back after
tossing the jeans aside, running his hands over her thighs. She shivered again,
not quite use to such slow attentions.
"I want to touch you. Come here." She whispered
Harry lay back atop her, thrilled at how she wrapped her legs around him. Their
lips locked in another slow kiss as her hands ran over him. He moaned as her
fingernails ran down his back, making him pull out of the kiss.
"I think we should move. There's a no sex on the sofa rule." He smirked "I want
to touch. I want to taste."
She wrapped herself around him as he stood, pressing herself to him. She kissed
him again as he carried her across the room to the bed. When he lay her down,
he pulled her panties down her legs and tossed them aside. With a smirk, he
removed his jeans kicking them out of the way.
"Oh that is so much better." Ginny moaned as he knelt between her thighs
lowering himself to her again.
She wrapped herself around him, laughing as he moved them further into the bed.
When they settled back down he settled, he lay beside her. He kissed her
softly, smirking.
"You have always been mine." Harry whispered
"And you have always been mine. Now, we all belong to each other."
"Yes we do. I want to watch you cum." He whispered pulling her leg over his hip
"Over and over. I want to watch you come unglued."
He had her flat on her back, half laying over her half beside her. She wanted
as much as she needed to kiss him and did so. His hands teased and she knew
what he was going to do, arching into his touch. She delighted in the feel of
him, she always had.
She arched into the hand that now cupped her. She moaned as two fingers slid
between her folds moving slowly.
"Remember the first time I did this?"
"Yes." Ginny panted "September 1st last year.....right there..... Neither of us
could sleep and we ended up in the room..... Shit baby,"
Ginny arched with a moan as Harry kissed her neck.
"It drove me crazy..... You went slow..... You had me just like this.....In,
please." Ginny moaned
Harry slid his fingers down and into her. She moaned and arched as he worked
his fingers in and out, grinding on the palm of his hand.
 
"It was the first time.... Fuck..... We'd been totally naked..... I loved
it....."
Harry leaned up onto his elbow to watch her. He had always loved to watch her.
Sliding his fingers back up, he brought her to the brink before sliding back
down an working his fingers into her again. He rested his forehead against hers
as she held onto him for dear life.
"Just like the first time." She moaned "Shit Harry, please let me cum. Please
let me."
"Once more. I like to watch you. You begged me the first time too."
Ginny arched trying to archive contact, only to be denied. As Harry's fingers
slid up again, she moaned. He watched as he quickly brought her back up and
finally allowed her to fly over the edge. She panted, legs shaking, as Harry
pulled her to him. Oh she loved what he did to her.
When he kissed her again, Ginny sighed as she curled into his arms. Putting her
hand on his chest, she began to slide it down. But he stopped her.
"Oh no. I'm going to be deep inside you when I cum. Tonight is about you. I can
finally take my time with you." Harry said as he kissed her softly "It
should've been this way when I took your virginity, but the magic was too hot.
Let me have my way."
Ginny moved her hand around his hip instead, holding him close. She'd allow him
to do whatever he wanted, as long as she was with him. He put her on her back
again and pulled her into a deep kiss. He adjusted her hips then as the kiss
broke. Slowly he kissed his way down her body, hitting the spots only he knew
as he went. Draco was figuring her out, but no one could touch Harry. Ever.
As he knelt between her thighs, her breath caught. She watched as he kissed his
way down her thigh. It was almost like reliving memories as he nipped her hip
before kissing down her other thigh. Slowly he lowered to the bed, before
swirling his tongue over her clit.
"And the first time I did this."
Ginny bucked as he began to suck gently. How he expected her to speak she had
no idea.
"Not too long.....after you started.....with your fingers.....Oooh God..... You
surprised me..... You kept moving down..... Fuck, do that again!"
Ginny ran her fingers thru his hair as arched moaning. He had swirled his
tongue again, she liked it.
"I like that..... I was nearly climbing the bed..... My God! Where did you
learn this?! Fuck!"
Swirling his tongue a few more times, Harry began to slowly suck again. Within
minutes, he had her bucking and shaking. He had to cross his arms over her hips
to keep her still. He wasn't finished yet, he wanted more.
She came several times, floating as he took her up and over again. He was
enjoying himself she knew. But she wanted him inside her. He was bigger and
thicker then Draco was and she loved the feel of him.
"Harry! Please! Please! I can't take it! I want more!"
Harry pulled back rising up to kneel. She was panting and shaking, so over
stimulated she couldn't think. Harry smirked. He had done that to her.
Lowering himself to her, he angled himself sliding deep in a single stroke.
"Fuck! Your going to continue this torture aren't you?"
"Yes. Fuck, it's not going to be easy."
Kissing her deeply, he began to slowly move.
"I'm not, God." Harry grunted
She took his face in his hands and locked her eyes with his. She knew he'd be
able to keep tighter hold of his control if he had something to focus on.
"I love you." She whispered
"I love you."
She panted as she held his face in her hands. He rested his forehead to hers,
keeping his pace. God he loved the feel of this women. He had always loved her
and he always would.
As the coil tightened, he picked up the pace, screaming her name as he came
hearing her shout slightly after him.
He pulled out and cast a cleaning charm before laying down beside her. They
both lay on their sides, looking at each other, trying to breath.
"I have wanted to make love to you since my last birthday. The fooling around
was working up to it. I didn't want to scare you away. Then I started having
feelings for Draco and you liked Dean. So I backed off. Way off. I love you
both with everything I am. And I will love you both until my last breath."
"I wasn't the only one hurting then."
"No. It killed me when he made you cry. As far as I know I have never made you
cry."
"Not the way he did. I cried because I agreed. Because I missed you. Then
during Christmas when Dean and I had that huge row, you pulled me into your lap
and just held me. Right in the common room."
"I cornered him later. I think you broke up not long after. I told him if he
made you cry like that again the brothers and I would gladly beat the shit out
of him."
"That's when I realized that even if we weren't together I'd always have you. I
do love Draco. You both are so much different. He asked me if he could make
love to me. He was so nervous. Is it ok if I talk about this?"
"Please. It doesn't bother me. Who's better in bed?"
Ginny laughed as she pulled a pillow to her so she could lay on her stomach.
"You are. But I think it's because you already knew my body. You already know
what I like. Dray is still learning. I knew what you liked, it was easier for
me too. Even making love to him because I used what I already knew."
Harry smirked and pulled a pillow down to get comfortable.
"I miss this. We'd mess about then lay naked just talking. I loved holding you
naked. There is so much more intimacy in it. I'm totally comfortable with the
pair if you naked. It's surprising because I don't like showering in the boys
dorms."
Ginny laughed and and rolled onto her back. The gleam was back in her eye and
Harry grinned.
"Roll over." She ordered
Harry complied and rolled onto his back. He was already half hard wondering how
on the hell his body was keeping up. He watched as she knelt between his knees
and smirked. When she came to settle atop him it was to tease, not to stay.
"All this tenderness is fantastic. But I get a lot of that from Draco. So if
you could feed my dark side I'd love that. Your the only one with the passion
for it. I don't want to make love Harry."
Ginny pulled back and smirked as his chest heaved. He looked at her like he was
really seeing her for the first time. Things were clicking in his head for the
first time since the triad contract was signed. Draco was for the light side of
him, Ginny was for the dark. Ginny had always been his dark.
A spark came to his eyes then as he sat up, never breaking eye contact.
"The enough of the bull shit. Tell me what you want."
"I want you to fuck me. Fast and hard."
Then there was the passion. Harry pulled her to him, kissing her like he never
had. Hands gripped too hard, fingernails broke skin, teeth nipped. It was raw
and hot and it was everything that Ginny wanted.
"Against the pillows. Now." She snapped out
Harry moved, sitting like he had with Draco weeks before. But this was
different, this was pure passion, pure lust. When she settled in his lap her
mouth was on his, hot and needy. He felt like he was on fire and he loved it.
He broke away, latching onto her neck, palming her breasts roughly. He pulled
and twisted her nipples making her hiss and curse. Harry then nipped his way
down to take a nipple into his mouth as he played with the other.
"Shit," Ginny cursed
She arched back head rolling back as she panted and moaned. Harry the switched,
pulling her up to stand on her knees. His fingers slid into her roughly,
earning him another moan. He released her nipple wanting her mouth. He needed
her mouth.
"I want you to ride me a bit. I want your body at my finger tips." He said
gruffly
"Yes please."
Harry withdrew his fingers and guided her onto his cock. They both moaned as he
slid deep. Ginny began to move her hips in a way that had Harry resting his
head against the headboard, cursing and moaning.
"You like that?" Ginny smirked
"Fuck yeah. Shit Gin."
Harry leaned forward and kissed her deeply. He loved the things her mouth could
do. The first time shed sucked him off had only made him love her mouth more.
His hands were gripping her hips too hard. He tasted blood where she had bit
him. They were being too rough, Draco I was going to have a hissy fit.
"Up. Hands and knees. We're getting out of hand."
Ginny complied, sticking her bum up in the air. With a growl, he slammed into
her. The pace was fast and hard like she had asked. They came just as hard
collapsing onto the bed. They had felt Draco thru the link and cursed.
"That was what I needed." Ginny panted "Holy shit."
Harry started to laugh as Ginny stretched cat like on the bed. Then he saw the
marks he had caused.
"Shit. Come on or Draco is going to chop my dick off. Then I want to hold you."
They went into the bathroom and Harry started the shower. Ginny looked in the
mirror shocked at what they had done to each other. Harry's back was a mess, he
also had a nice love bite on his neck. She had one too, along with scratches
and finger shaped bruises on her hips.
"Well shit." She laughed.
Harry nodded grinning like a loon. It was what they both had needed. It settled
a side of them that no one could understand.
"I'll keep the salve on hand. I'd like to keep my scratches. Yours have to be
healed."
Ginny pouted as he healed her up. The salve they would do after the shower.
When they stepped under the spray, Ginny wrapped her arms around Harry.
"Thank you for lavishing so much attention on me."
"Same here." Harry grinned and kissed Ginny softly "Come on let's wash so we
can get to my favorite part. Holding you."
Ginny laughed. Yeah that would forever be her favorite part too.
***
Draco cornered Harry in the bathroom the next morning. He was having a hard
time with what he had felt thru the bond last night and needed answers.
"Alright. Please explain it to me because I do not understand."
"Ginny and I have alot of dark in us. Put there by Voldemort personally. That's
why we duel as intensely as we do. Sometimes it's rough sex. It's pure need."
Draco nodded. He understood it, kind of.
"You wouldn't be able to handle the dark in us Draco. It's overwhelming. You'd
drown in it. That's why I let her take lead last night. My dark is deeper then
hers. I didn't want to hurt her and I know I would have."
"Show me."
He felt the intensity before Harry looked up. There was a fire in his eyes that
Draco had never seen before. He kept his gaze steady as Harry advanced. He
didn't flinch when he was pulled roughly against Harry's chest. And he didn't
hesitate when his mouth was roughly invaded.
He gripped Harry's neck tightly as his husbands hands roamed. His touch was
rough, unlike any other time. His feet were kicked apart and he found Harry
thigh pressed to his groin. He moaned into the kiss as Harrys hips ground into
his. He was painfully hard, desperately needing release.
Harry pulled back, his hands ripping Draco's shirt open. Buttons went flying as
Harry's hands ran up his chest to his neck.
"Tell me when to stop." Harry ground out
"Now that you've started I don't want you to stop."
"You need to understand that unlike Ginny, my dark is never satisfied. I hold
onto it tightly. Rough sex would be putting it nicely. I'm going to fuck you
Dray, fast and hard."
Harry moved to his neck then kissing and nipping up to his ear. Draco moaned
quietly. He heard the bathroom door slam shut and wards be put up.
"I want to hear you scream for me. I want you begging for my cock as my fingers
stretch you. Because now that you've consented, I can't stop. I want your cock
in me tonight. It's something only you can give me. As sick as its going to
sound, I need the pain."
"No, the dark needs to be fed. I'm starting to understand."
Draco turned and latched onto Harry neck. He bit a little harder then he
normally did making Harry hiss.
"You do understand. Nails down my back."
Draco complied as he nipped along Harry's collar bone. Harry moaned as Draco's
nails bit into his back. He needed the pain that bordered on pleasure. It
helped him keep himself in check.
"Turn around." Harry whispered
Draco turned around and felt the charms hit him. He felt Harry reach around and
undo his jeans, pushing them down to his ankles. Harry then wrapped his arms
around him, holding him close. He was kissing the back of Draco's neck, nipping
his way up to his ear. Harry's fingers were teasing his nipples as his hips
ground into his backside. Draco pushed back to meet him.
"I'm not changing my mind. Fuck me Harry." Draco moaned
Harry grabbed the lube off the counter and put some on his fingers. Draco bent
over putting his forearms on the counter. He moaned as Harry's fingers pushed
into him. After a few strokes, Harry crooked his fingers making Draco cry out.
Harry was driving him crazy.
"Harry more. Please more." Draco moaned
Harry withdrew his fingers and slid balls deep in one go. Draco cried out,
cursing. Harry paused for only a second before he started to move. Draco was
quite vocal this morning and Harry was enjoying it. Then he had an idea.
"Put your knee on the counter and lean back into me." Harry grunted
Draco complied and found himself looking into Harry's eyes in the mirror.
"Watch me fuck you. Keep your eyes open."
Draco watch his body move with each hard thrust. It was the hottest thing that
he had ever seen. When Harry latched into his neck, Draco moaned and fisted his
hand in his hair. Harry picked up the pace and gripped Draco's chest and hip
hard. Before he could stop himself Draco screamed as they both came hard.
"Draco, I'm sorry."
"Holy shit." Draco panted
Setting his head on Harry's shoulder, Draco closed his eyes as he processed.
There was a healthy amount of fear coming thru the link, both Harry's and
Ginny's sides. He hadn't realized she had been present, but he was glad she
was. This next part was important.
"I love you." Draco laughed "When can we do that again?"
Harry wrapped his arms around Draco's chest and turned his face into his neck.
Draco had faced Harry's dark side at near full force and had laughed. Harry was
more then relieved. He was elated.
With a quick cleaning charm, Draco pulled up his jeans. When he turned to face
Harry he found himself pulled into the mans arms being kissed quite well.
"I was terrified." Harry whispered
"I know, I felt it. Gin too, she watched the entire thing." Draco said "Harry
I've only ever slept with you two. I have a lot to learn. You and Ginny have
been together for years. Do you know how hard it is not to watch?"
"Yes."
They looked at each other then, smirking. Ginny sent her agreement thru the
link. They could watch.
"Lets get out if here. Gin is going to want to see you. You want passion,
she'll give it to you."
As predicted Ginny was waiting in the other side of the door. She was smirking
and had that gleam in her eye. She was leaning against the bed post with her
hands behind her back. Harry kissed her quickly, telling her to be nice as he
left the room. He warded the door tight, he knew how they could be.
"Sit on the sofa." Ginny smirked
Draco shook his head and grew a pair. He advanced, pulling her hips towards him
before running his hand up her body wrapping his hand around the back of her
neck.
"So you think you can take lead?"
"We can fight for it. But that is what I intend to do."
"Are you sure you can?"
"I am going to try. I have you to help me."
Ginny smirked as slid her hands over his back, fingernails biting. He hissed
pulling her hair to make her look up at him. Before she could say anything he
covered her lips with his kissing her roughly. Her nails came down his back
then making him moan. She pulled back smirking as she pulled her dress over her
head and tossed it on the bed. His hands ran over her much like Harrys, only
not as rough.
"What are you going to do now?" Ginny smirked
Draco's hands slid under the lace of her panties and pushed them down. When
they hit the floor he picked her up and pinned her to the bedpost, moaning as
her legs came around him.
"Dray, I want-"
Draco silenced her kissing her deeply. With her totally wrapped around him he
push his jeans down his hips. They both then adjusted and he pulled her down.
She cried out, holding onto him tightly.
"Fuck, fast and hard Dray. Focus on me. Make me scream."
"I need my -"
Ginny kissed him deeply moaning into his mouth as he started to move. She broke
the kiss as she came the first time, reaching up to grip the bedpost. She cried
out again a few minutes later as he stepped closer. He looked into her eyes as
he picked up the pace, cumming hard as she screamed.
Breathing hard she released the bedpost and clung to him. She was shaking and
Draco smiled into her neck.
"Fuck, I don't think I can stand. Can you sit down? I've completely lost my
wits." Ginny panted
Draco sat on the bed, Ginny strattling his lap. She took the dress she was
handed and . pulled it over her head before curling herself into his chest. He
held her, trying to figure out what the hell just happened. They stayed that
way. Processing.
***
Down in the kitchen, Harry sat slack jawed. Severus, Remus and Gibbs had
watched his reaction shift rapidly over the last 15 minutes and now he seemed
to be in a state of awe.
"Harrison, son, what the hell?" Severus finally asked
"I've been bested."
"Bested in what?" Remus laughed
Harry gave him a look and all three of them did their best not to laugh, they
were losing.
"You can't be serious." Gibbs laughed "In bed?"
"I said nothing about a bed Gibbs. There wasn't a bed involved. This time."
"Harry you best him at everything. Can't you let this one go?" Severus laughed
Harry got a far away look in his eyes, then he got a goofy grin on his face.
"Yeah he can have this one. Besides, I was first at everything else for both of
them."
Severus choked on his coffee as the others laughed.
"I don't want to have this conversation anymore." Severus coughed
Harry nodded and sighed as he sipped his coffee. He pulled a face, it was cold.
With a charm steam rose from the cup.
"So here is the list that you asked me for. It goes according to age. The
youngest 5 are on their way here now. The youngest is a set of boy girl twins
only a few months old, born wolves. Arya and Nicoli's mother died in birth.
Everyone in the orphanage is terrified of them. The eldest is just 2, Michael.
They are all coming from the nearest orphanage. They should arrive this
afternoon."
"Where are the littlest now?" Severus asked
"No one has left yet. Here is the address. Take Remus with you, they may need
an alpha."
The men stood and were gone, not bothering to ask Harry. Gibbs sighed as Harry
looked thru the list. Several of the 11 year olds on this list had not gotten
Hogwarts letters.
"No one will allow it." Gibbs sighed
"I am headmaster. I decide. Make it happen Gibbs. I will take care of the rest.
Fuck every one else. I'm getting a group together to help with this. I'm going
to change as many as I can each moon. Get them here. All 11 year olds."
"There are 20. Orphaned."
"I will take care of it. I have a home not far. Wilbur!"
"I'm one step ahead of you sir. Consider it done. I was listening on the
stairs."
Harry laughed at the old elf. He truly would be lost without him. Gibbs just
shook his head as Harry shook the elfs hand and sent him on his way. Gibbs
didn't know what he had gotten himself into and wondered if Harry needed a
personal adviser.
"Until shit hits Gibbs, you are my inside man. I value your friendship very
much and greatly enjoy your compony. I need you where you are."
The stack of letters Harry had been writing vanished with a wave of his hand.
He was calling his most trusted to him. It was beginning.
***
Severus and Remus stood waiting to talk to the orphanage manager quickly
becoming aggrieved. The staff was staring at then uneasily, most of them had
been Severus' students over the years and knew his reputation. They had been
standing there for 45 minutes and Severus had had enough.
"Wolf, find them!" He finally snapped
Remus was out of the room and leading him in seconds. The staff was hot on
their heels, their protests falling on deafened ears.
Remus stopped at a heavily warded door and curesed.
"Severus, they are here!"
Severus looked at the door and shook his head.
"Giles!"
A house elf popped in beside Severus and quickly destroyed the wards. Without
thought, Remus entered the ward growling low in his throat. The noise died down
as the man dropped to a squat with his hands flat on the floor. He was becoming
their alpha.
The youngest little wolves rushed forward dropping to the floor as low as they
could get, whimpering helplessly. Before long all but the screaming infants and
one little wolf knelt at his feet.
"How dare you! Bring that thing here!" The manager snapped
Severus rounded in the women who had spoken and was shocked to see a former
Hufflepuff. He sneered at her.
"Gather their paperwork-"
"They have none! Leave!"
"We are going to. We are taking them with us. Wolf,"
Remus stood and slowly advanced on the last young wolf in the corner.
"Please leave me alone." It spoke timidly
Remus held out his hand and waited. The child reached out and put her hand in
his and stepped out of the shadows. What Remus saw made him angry. She wasn't a
wolf, she carried a wolf.
"Tell me." He said softly
"Mya, I'm 14. It happened so quickly I hardly remember. His name was grayback.
He killed my family. I don't want it."
Remus pulled her into his arms and allowed her to sob. Then she gripped his
arms letting out a straggled yell.
"Your in labor. I need to get you home. Everyone up and follow Severus. We are
going home. Do you have the twins?"
"Yes. I thought ahead."
Remus nearly laughed, Severus had put on the moby wrap and had tucked 3 infants
into it, 2 more in his arms. He knelt on the floor and pulled a long length of
rope from inside the wrap.
"Line up and take hold of the rope."
Everyone followed directions and the portkey activated whirling them away.
***
Harry was waiting on the stairs for Severus and Remus' return. What he was met
with was likly to be a mess.
"Harry, she's about to give birth. Please tell me-" Remus said frantically
"Yes. Ginny, Dray I need a hand! Quickly! Remus sit behind her. Wilbur we are
having a baby here!"
The things want he was going to need appeared beside him. And he went to work.
In less then 5 minutes he was telling the girl to push. She screamed and
gripped Remus' arms for leverage. It took 20 long minutes of pushing for her to
deliver. Harry quickly clamped off the umbilical cord and cleared the child's
airway smiling as the child started to scream.
"It's a girl."
"Keep it away from me! Please! I don't want it! No!" The girl screamed
frantically
Harry passed the baby to Draco and went about cleaning the girl up. She was
bleeding out, he couldn't stop it.
"I want to be with my family. Don't stop it. He destroyed everything. Just let
me die. Please." The girl sobbed
Harry nodded and just kept clearing away the blood. Remus held her tightly
trying to comfort her as she slowly slipped away.
"I'll take her down to the lab. We can give her a funeral at sunset." Remus
said quietly
"Thank you."
"Severus, name our daughter."
"Braylee Quinn."
Remus smiled and gave a court nod before he picked the girl up. They watched as
she was carried away. Another innocent had been lost, Harry sighed.
Banishing the mess he turned to look at the children gathered around Severus.
"Hi. Can you all come forward and give me your names and ages please?"
"Alpha said to stay with Severus." One of the elder boys said
"It's alright. Harrison is our son. Draco and Ginny are his spouses. Do as you
were asked." Severus said gently
Several of the older children went forward and knelt beside the triad. Harry
smiled.
"Now what we are going to do, is prick your finger and press it to the paper.
It is spelled to record who you are and what not with your blood. After that we
can get every one sorted out. Papa, can you call mama Molly, Ron, and Hermione.
We are going to need help."
Remus went to do as he was asked after he collected the baby. When he returned
they were more then halfway thru the children. He sat on the floor and the pack
gathered around him, the littlest ones getting as close as possible. Severus
was sitting too, being treated the same. Harry smiled, he couldn't help it.
When they finish the looked at the list of 20 or so, all the ones 3 and under
had no names. There were 5 of them.
"The 5 youngest have no names." Harry sighed
"Please stand if you have no name."
3, 3 year olds and 2, 2 year olds stood staring down at the ground.
"They call me whiny." A boy said shyly
"Then we will call you Wyatt. Lupin because I am your alpha."
Harry called the boy over and referenced his print, the list was recording the
changes. He sent the boy back.
"I like Madison." A girl said
"Then that is your name. Madison Lupin."
"Me, Rocky."
"Rocky Lupin it is."
"Me next."
Severus looked at the small child and smiled.
"Baylee Lupin." He laughed
Another boy stood and looked Severus in the eye.
"Ayden Lupin. It means fire."
The boy nodded and sat back down. The last little wolf stood and sighed. She
was shy, all blond hair and blue eyes. Remus smiled at her as she say back
down.
"Willow Lupin." He said softly
The girl smiled and nodded. Harry knew he still had a bit of time and called
the eldest 5 forward.
"We are going to merge the wolf and the child. No more changes. Would you like
that?"
All 5 children nodded eagerly.
"We will do it tonight. Who else wants to stop changing?"
All the children raised their hands. Harry smiled. They would do half tonight,
half tomorrow night.
"You cured it?" Molly said breathlessly
"Last night. I feel amazing." Remus laughed
"We need help with baths. I'm going to send Draco and Ginny out for clothing.
We will make do until they get back."
Harry took toddlers while Severus and Remus took infants. The rest were divided
into boys and girls then split 3 ways. They only had a few days until the
ministry investigators came knocking at the door. This was turning into a right
huge mess.
3 hours later every last child had been scrubbed and were wearing either what
Harry had been able to pull out of his children's trunks or tee shirts.
Fingernails had even been cut. They had been left to their own devices and had
hardly had any human contact. It made Harry sick.
Wilbur had arranged for a meal as the children were bathed. Harry was thankful
that the old elf always seemed to be one step ahead of him. He needed a way to
thank him. They had the children gather around the dining room table helping
them fill plates with eggs, toast, and fruit. The children hardly knew what to
do as their tummys grumbled. They had never had a sit down meal before.
"It's alright. Things are going to be a lot different from here on in. We are
not animals and we are not going to be treated as such. Eat." Remus spoke
gently
The children needed no other prompting and dug in. The adults stood watching,
silently wondering what was going to happen next.
"I have an empty house the elves are getting ready. DCW is coming in 3 days and
will be here for 2 weeks. Dad I need a massive favor." Harry spoke quietly
"We can sit down after supper we can sit down and make a list of adults who
could use a job. You need to meet with the elves at the home, a budget needs to
be made. But we will go and supervise. Make sure everything goes smoothly."
Remus sighed
"I'm gunna need 60 more for the next moon. There are 20 11 year olds I want on
the train the 1st. I want 20 adults. 20 more children. We could more then
likely do 40 children. We have 4 days in the moon cycle. I have a point to
prove."
They all looked at Harry as he walked around the table. He was a good father
they saw as he dished out seconds. Remus could smell the fury lurking just
under the surface as his son helped the children. Thankfully, Ginny and Draco
had just returned.
"We can take care of clothing. He's about to snap. I don't care what you have
to do, or how. Get him under control." Remus pleaded.
"Dray, you go. Call thru the link if you need me." Ginny said urgently
Draco nodded and crossed to Harry. They watched as Draco took his hand and
leaned in to whisper. Harry nodded and allowed himself to be led. Molly looked
at her daughters worried face and realized there was a lot between them that
she had no idea about.
Then she remembered, don't ask don't tell.
***
Draco found himself pinned to the door as soon as it closed. Harry had his
hands fisted in his tee shirt. Draco smirked and switched them.
"I will be doing the fucking
love." He said quietly "Put the charms up because I won't be the one screaming
shortly."
"Your playing a hard game Dray."
"Who said anything about playing."
Before Harry could reply Draco kissed him hard and deep. Tee shirts came off
and jeans were kicked aside quickly as fast and hard became hot. Draco nipped
down Harry's neck as his fingernails bit into skin. Harry moaned loudly, unable
to help it.
"Hands and knees." Draco demanded
Harry complied without question feeling the charms wash over him. He then felt
fingers pushed into him, pushing back for more.
"Fuck yourself Harry."
The command did things that sex couldn't and Harry did as he wakes told. Draco
crooked his fingers and pulled Harry back roughly. Harry screamed pushing back
harder.
"That's enough." Draco said snappishly
He withdrew his fingers and pushed all in. Harry moaned again pushing back to
meet him.
"Fuck!" He yelled
"Yes, fuck yourself while I watch."
Draco ran his fingernails up Harry's thighs as his husband processed the
command. Draco gripped Harry's hips as he began to move. He moaned, sitting up
slightly to get deeper.
"Dray," Harry moaned
Draco pushed Harry back down onto his elbows. Pulling out, he gave another
command.
"On your knees, grip the headboard. I liked the angle."
Harry moved then screamed as Draco pushed back in. The pace was fast and all
too soon they were screaming their release. They fell bonelessly into the bed
panting.
"Ok, you can have this one. You can best me at this. That, holy shit!"
Draco curled into Harry's side wanting to hold and be held. They had a few
minutes before they had to go back downstairs.
"Bested? I bested you in bed?"
 
"Yes you have."
Draco sat up and looked down at him smirking.
"Seems hell has frozen over."
Harry laughed as Draco stood and began to dress. He was a slightly sore but he
was back under control and that was all that mattered.
***
The next 3 days were a whirl wind of activity as everything was quickly
prepared. Harry had a staff of 10 now at the other manor with the children.
They were adjusting very well, Remus reported, acting like normal children.
They would be at the orphanage thru the investigation.
Dudley had chosen to stay with them for an extra set of hands. He wanted to
show that they were all family and that they were in this together. Harry had
been thankful.
They had also decided to suspend date nights until after DCW left. It was going
to be a very long 2 weeks.
A knock came to the door at exactly 9am July 10th. Harry went to answer it
personally as Ginny and Draco hid the paperwork they had been working on. Now
they would have the evenings to work on it. Dudley put on another pot of
coffee, just as nervous as they were.
As Harry opened the door, Emilie came bounding down the stairs frantic.
"Daddy, I can't find my jazz shoes! I have class at 1!"
"Give me a few minutes and I will - you know what."
Harry held out his hand and a pair of jazz shoes flew to him. One was in the
kitchen and one was in the family room.
"I do not want to know. Keep them in the studio or in your bag. That is the
third time this week you have misplaced them."
"Thank you Daddy. I'm just going to pack my bag. I want to practice after
breakfast."
Emilie then ran back up the stairs and down the hall to the left. Harry just
shook his head.
"Im not even sure how she does that. Please come in. We are about to have
breakfast."
"You have a seclude then? I am Mrs.Grayson and this is Mr.Blyth."
"Pleased to meet you. Follow me. Yes a very stric seclude. We would be lost
without it."
They followed Harry into the kitchen and let their jaws drop. All 3 infants sat
snoozing on muggle swings, Ginny was making a pot of coffee, and Draco was
folding a load of now clean diapers with Dudley's help. They noticed that just
about everything was muggle. It was interesting.
Emilie then bounced into the kitchen and was handed a mug of green tea. The
girl quickly engaged Ginny in a conversation on dance, asking for help on a
turn she was having a hard time with.
"After breakfast Emilie Jane. Now go sit down, we are having pancakes." Harry
laughed
Emilie pouted at him and they watched as he stood slightly amused but
unchanged.
"That never works on you." Emilie sighed
"I am immune. Thank mum for that one. Table. Please have a seat, your more then
welcome to join us."
They all sat down and breakfast was being served just as Gibbs walked in.
"Oh that's today isn't it? I remembered reading on your menu that you were
making pancakes. May I please?"
"Have a seat Gibbs. I remember you making yourself a copy as well."
Gibbs laughed and rubbed his hands together.
"I did. I invite myself to meals all the time. You set up with your house elves
so they had a few days off a week. When you do the cooking Harry, I will be
here."
Harry just shook his head. He felt a migraine coming on, creeping slowly up his
skull. They were getting worse.
"You have an appointment with Healer Dunn thus afternoon. Mum, Ron and Hermione
are coming to listen for babies as they nap. I'm taking Emi to dance class.
Draco is making sure you actually go. Don't argue."
"Ginny I'm fine." Harry said rubbing his eyes "It's stress. And the stress is
not likely to go anywhere. Yes Emi?"
"Hold me please."
Harry smiled and lifted the girl onto his lap. He held her tightly as she
snuggled in. Things like this didn't happen often so when they did Harry made
sure to make it count. As he held his daughter he closed his eyes and rested
his chin on her head, the headache ebbed into a dull ache.
"Thank you Emi." He whispered
"Us kids have a way of making you relax. Little better?"
"Yes. How many?"
"I had 2. I will have a snack before class. You of all people should understand
about metabolisms."
Harry kissed her hair and watched her skip out of the room.
"Emilie has a fast metabolism. She eats every 2 hours unless she's sleeping. So
by the end of the day she will have eaten 6 to 8 small meals. The number
depends on if she gets caught up in her studies or not. She has class, she'll
be in bed by 9."
"The amazing part was that she let you hold her. She doesn't sit still, it's
normally a hug. I'm jealous you got a proper cuddle." Draco laughed
Ginny and Draco then began clearing the table. Gibbs watched as they moved
about as a family, doing things the hard way when they had magic and house
elves.
Emilie then came back into the kitchen and stood on the stool beside the sink.
As Dudley washed and rinsed the dishes, Emilie dried them stacking them nearly
on the counter.
Chores. Gibbs grinned. Normal family.
When they finished, Emilie went over to her board on the wall and put a magnet
up to mark her chore.
"Mum didn't sneek attack me did she?" The girl asked
"No I have not been upstairs yet. Go pick up your room. Laundry comes down
today as well."
Emilie nodded and ran up the back stairs. Harry just shook his head and sipped
his coffee.
"Dray, can you get the hamper from our room? I'm going to straighten up the
nursery. Mrs.Grayson would you care to join me?"
"I would thank you. Mr.Blyth has a list of questions going. I'm sure Harrison
can answer them."
Ginny gave a court nod and followed Ginny up the stairs. She was led into the
nursery and just stopped.
"It's beautiful."
"Thank you. Draco did this, I put it together. The babies are here for now.
They will get their own rooms when they are old enough. We did chose cloth
diapers. All of our shopping was done in a few days in muggle London. We have
everything for the next year, we will be going up to Hogwarts soon. Muggle
stuff is easier, more comfortable."
"You have a sitter?"
"My mum has insisted. They go on weekends and she keeps pushing back the pick
up time. Now, she brings them back at Sunday dinner. This weekend we wanted
them home."
Mrs.Grayson nodded and watched Ginny set her hampers by the back stairs. She
then followed the girl down the hall to Emilie's room. Ginny knocked and
waited.
"Privecy is respected. We always knock. We do not enter unless invited." Ginny
explained "She is also not allowed to lock the door."
Mrs.Grayson nodded and made a quick note. Emilie opened the door a few minutes
later grinning. Ginny grinned back as Emilie stepped aside to let them enter.
"This was my project." Ginny said proudly "Take your laundry down to Papa so he
can get it sorted. I'll meet you in the studio shortly."
"Ok!"
Ginny laughed and did a quick walk thru. With a satisfied nod she turned back
to Mrs.Grayson and sighed.
"Keep showing me. You are doing a wonderful job. You all share a room?"
"We do, yes."
They walked slowly, descending the staircase. Ginny was getting nervous. She
hated answering questions.
"Most triads have their own homes. 3 household under one name. That's why I
asked."
"We are a complete triad Mrs.Grayson. One home, one household, one name. We
chose this. This is the way we wanted it."
The women nodded and made another note. Ginny led her into the family room
next. Showed her what they had already set up. Emilie had left one of the
muggle games out and Ginny quickly tucked it away. Mrs.Grayson kept making
notes as Ginny spoke. It was getting on Ginny's nerves.
The playroom came next and that's where they found Harry and Laila. It was
quiet here and Ginny knew Harry's head was killing him. They watched from the
door as Harry played peek a boo, making Laila's feet go.
"And that's the good stuff." Ginny whispered
Mrs.Grayson nodded smiling softly to herself. She loved watching men with their
children, most men didn't know what to do. Harry however was a wonderful
father. A blind man could see that.
Ginny then led her to the dance studio and grinned. Mrs.Grayson was offered a
chair as Ginny slipped into a small loo to change. When she returned she was
dressed in leggings and a tank top like Emilie, quickly putting on her jazz
shoes.
"Show me again and I will help you." Ginny said pulling up her hair
Emilie nodded and went thru the dance she was learning. It was the spin, the
girl couldn't get enough momentum.
The women watched as Ginny helped the girl thru the turn. It took 15 minutes
but Emilie was finally making it happen. Ginny cheered as Emilie made it all
the way thru to the end.
"There you go! That's my girl!"
"Dance with me!"
Ginny laughed as she stood and went over the dance 4 times with Emilie.
Mrs.Grayson smiled, Ginny was a wonderful mother.
"Come on, lets go pack the mum bag. Then we need to get your dance stuff
together."
"And see if Papa will French braid my hair. Thanks mum for the help."
"Any time sweets. Get your bag then meet me in the kitchen."
Ginny sighed as she looked around her dance space. She could spend hours here,
yet it felt so empty now that Emilie was gone. Mrs.Garyson tapped her on the
shoulder a minute later making her jump.
"I'm sorry. Are you alright?"
"Yeah. I love to dance, it's a big part of who I am. But no one knows it."
"You were rather good, why ever not?"
"May I speak off the record? I do not want this on that silly board or in any
report. Clear?"
"As glass."
"Because it's the only thing I ever had that was just mine. I'm selfish with
it."
"I will be blunt then. That's stupid. Show me. I am but a spectator. I do not
know you. But I like you and I don't like anyone."
Ginny nodded and pointed to the chair, she was about to go all in. Mrs.Grayson
held her families fate in her hands and Ginny felt she couldn't refuse.
Putting charms up, Ginny pushed play and took her starting pose. When the music
started no one existed.
Mrs.Grayson watched slack jawed at the skill and grace in every move. The
motion was effortless, beautiful. She was amazed. The women before her danced
with such emotion that she felt herself tear up.
As the song and dance came to a close. Ginny knelt on the floor and looked up
at the women who knew so little but held the lot.
"Don't take them from us. Please? Don't take our babies." She said softly
Mrs.Grayson walked over and knelt on the floor beside her.
"I don't plan too. Why do they mean so much?"
"I can't have children. They are a gift. They are mine."
Ginny looked up and realized she had shocked the women.
"I am a Weasley and am barren. Dumbledore bound my magic when I was young. This
was recently found out, they didn't know. As a result, I became ill. The fevers
alone should have killed me. I lived, but lost the ability to have children of
my own. No. No clipboard. Women to women, that's why my kids mean so much to
me. Dumbledores day will come. Please keep it to yourself."
"You have my word. You are an amazing dancer. That was beautiful."
"Thank you."
"Now lets chat a minute. We are not going to stay. I can tell from what I have
seen that you 3 have a very well structured and well organized home. You are
fantastic parents. There will be a hearing, yes. And I will make sure nothing
harms your family."
"Dumbledore and Malfoy?"
"Smart girl. I'm sorry, Mistress."
"Oh leave off. Let them try and see what I do to them. The only one who has
ever bested me is my husband, who taught me. No one has bested him. Ever."
Mrs. Grayson laughed as she excepted the hand up. They walked into the kitchen
laughing at a story Ginny was telling. Mr.Blyth, Gibbs, Draco, and Harry were
engrossed in a conversation about child rearing. Ginny rolled her eyes as she
poured 2 cups of coffee.
"It's all theory!" She interjected "What may work for one child, may not work
for another. It's a learning process. Emilie responds well to rules and
structure. Paige likes to sit up for cuddles until 9:30. Liam and Laila are
asleep soundly at 8. It all depends on the child, not the method."
"That's my point." Harry and Draco said
"I William agree with them." Mrs.Grayson stated
"Mona, you wrote the book!"
Both women rolled their eyes and sipped their coffees. Harry had no idea what
had gone on over the last hour, but it was a good thing. The women had formed
an alliance of sorts. An understanding.
"As a guideline. So what say you?"
"They are wonderful parents for the record. They are smart, well educated,
focused. These children are lucky to have them. The report was misfiled. I say
its closed, no trial."
"I agree. Off the record I think they have more in the works then we see. Look
at the teens before you, and the 2 that just walked in and tell me they don't
need help."
"I agree with that too. Why else would Gibbs be here? Alright, Gibbs what's
going on?"
Harry looked over at Gibbs and the silent conversation began. Everyone watched
as the pair seemed to be able to see right thru the other and get the point.
Both gave a sharp nod and turned back to Blythe.
"A lot. What we are in the middle of right now is gathering werewolves. Most of
them children-"
"Why?!" Mona exclaimed
"Remus Lupin is a family friend. He means a great deal to me. When I was 13 I
watched what he went thru every moon. I ran like hell from him too.-"
"I didn't think I could run that fast!" Hermione exclaimed
"Too right. I have always kept my intelligence hidden. I knew it was something
that could be used against me. I researched and planed. I revised the Wolfsbane
potion, I wanted the transformation to be less painful. When we tested it July
6th, the man and wolf merged. The spell I had written to complete it worked.
Remus is no longer a werewolf."
"The complexity of it would blow your mind!" Gibbs laughed
Mona and William sat in shock as they starred at Harry. The boy was amazing.
"What do you need?" Mona said softly
"The location of all orphaned wolves. I want them removed."
"Where are you pulling them?" William asked
"In the Black family manor not far from here. Remus found 10 unemployed women
willing to change to run the house. They are there now. We started this just 3
days ago."
"You set up an orphanage for wolves?" Blythe asked "Run by wolves? That is
brilliant."
"Thank you. We all thought so. Everyone has changed but the caregivers and 6
infants. Remus and Severus care for the infants."
"Severus Snape?" Mona asked
Harry smiled and went into a long winded explanation. He watched their faces as
the story unfolded. The man he was describing was not the man that was widely
known. Harry felt an odd satisfaction knowing that he had helped changed the
man.
The shout of 'Grand Dad! Pa-paw!' made Harry laugh as Emilie announced the
newcomers. Severus walked into the kitchen smiling with Emilie on his back,
Remus laughing behind them. When he caught sight of Mona and Blythe, he
stopped.
"That's today." He said stating the obvious
"Quite. Dad can you make another pot of coffee? This is over actually. I'm
seeking help."
"Your going to see Dunn today as well. Maybe an answer can be found to your
headaches."
Harry sighed as a potion was set in front of him. He looked at it a second and
smirked. Severus had pulled the potion from his pocket.
"Since when do you carry around my potions?"
Severus froze and turned slowly. Damn it! He had been busted.
"These are my bottles, I like the round ones. Yours are square."
"I got nothing." Severus shrugged
Harry just shook his head and downed the potion. If it would just ebb a bit
he'd be ok.
"So how would you like to do this? Carry on like your still investigating?"
Harry sighed
"Yes. Get your eyes checked." Mona said
"I just did."
"But then the block was taken off your magic. That's when the headaches
started. Dray, you and Harry go now. We will see you after dance. The headaches
have got to stop." Ginny commanded
"Yes dear. Come on, I'm not arguing with her. I don't need a headache too."
Draco laughed
Harry pulled a face and kissed his kids before he left. Then Laila woke up and
Mona was met with a daddy's girl.
***
Again, Harry got a new pair of glasses and cursed. His prescription was
decreasing as his magic increased it was maddening. By the time his magic was
done, he wasn't going to need glasses. Frustrated would not have even touched
it.
Then it was Wilbur's turn. The optician looked at them strangely as they
requested the exam.
"He's my estate manager and I need him. He's been squinting at everything. I'd
like his eyes checked and for him to be fitted with glasses." Harry explained
"I've never had such a request. Elves aren't normally treated for anything.
They are normally replaced." The man said
"Wilbur is special to us all. I need him as much as I want him. Please?"
The man nodded and ran the spells. In 20 minutes Wilbur was the proud owner of
a new pair of glasses.
"You my friend are one in a million. Thank you so much. Now I'm going to go see
how beautiful those babies really are. I can do that now. You look like
Miss.Lilly."
Harry smiled as he crouched down to really talk to the elf. Wilbur studied him
with an odd look in his eyes.
"Master James in the jaw and nose. The messy hair. But I see mostly your mother
in you. Inside and out. Harrison you are simply stunning. They are so proud of
the man you have become."
Without thinking Harry hugged the elf tight, surprised when Wilbur returned it.
"Sorry. You got sentimental on me." Harry said thickly
"Think nothing of it. I too am very proud of you. You are a remarkable young
man. Now, I have a house to run. May I go?"
"Yes, old friend, you may."
Wilbur bowed slightly and was gone with a small pop. The man sat there slack
jawed at Harry's display. All the stories that were told about the boy were
true; he was a great wizard and the things he would do would be even greater.
"Wow, that was amazing. You really do care for them?"
"They are family."
"Understood. Here is your ticket. I will see you soon."
Harry nodded and went to pay. Now he had to go see Dunn. He wasn't looking
forward to it either.
***
Harry say in the waiting room holding Draco's hand just wanting to go home. He
needed a nap and a cuddle. Or a fuck and a nap would work too. He hated doctors
offices.
Draco shifted into his side and put his head on Harry's shoulder.
"When I see that man I will kill him. I'm stuck now. Bleeding contacts. You!"
Pansy Perkins and Marcus Flint stood before them. Apparently when the Perkins
couldn't marry Pansy off to Draco, they chose flint. She was pregnant and
hating it.
"What about me? You are making a scene." Draco said calmly
Pansy sat down beside Draco and huffed. Both Harry and Draco turned toward her
as Marcus knelt beside them. Ginny chose that moment to enter the picture.
"Class was canceled. Hello."
Pansy sneered as Ginny put herself in front of Draco. Quickly, Harry put up a
privacy bubble not knowing what Pansy was going to say but not wanting it on
the front page tomorrow.
"What is she doing here?" Pansy snapped
"I'm their wife. We are a triad. A true, complete triad. Congratulations."
"Thank you. Our contract has been in the works since we were born. I loved you.
I was loyal to you. How could you?"
"I was never with you. I would not have signed the contract. I have never loved
you. It was our fathers doing. Marriages should not be arranged by parents
Pansy."
"And you love them? Both of them?"
"Very much." Draco said with conviction
As if to make a point Harry wrapped his arm around Draco's waist, and Draco
wrapped his arm around Ginny's. Flints eyes widened, Draco was not into public
displays. Draco wasn't into needing anyone. Draco was cold and calculating. He
was slick and smooth as ice. He had changed a great deal and Flint don't know
how to take it.
"How have you been? I heard you nearly died?" Flint said
"Aside from the dying bit, I've been fantastic. Mum had another baby then
Lucius hit here with Walking Dead. We have adopted Paige. Mum is getting
weaker. Even Harry can't find an answer."
"No, but I've been able to slow it way way down. I'm not going there. How are
you?" Harry said
"Been alright. Married Pansy after term ended. The baby is a bit of a surprise.
There's more going on here isn't there? I mean, with everything."
"Yes. I'm a level 1 master in potions and defense. With them, not so much. I'm
starting to come out of my shell so to speak. Everything that I have been
working on will soon come to light. Just be patient."
"It was good seeing you Draco. Um,"
"Harry."
"Ginny. It's Malfoy-Potter now."
"Right. That is going to be confusing. See you on the train. Come on Pansy,
mother is waiting."
Pansy stood and stormed off, leaving Flint behind.
"Why are you here?" He asked stalling a bit
"Migraines that never end." Harry sighed "My glasses have been changed twice.
In a month."
"Well good luck. I better go. She's not going to be easy to live with anytime
soon."
Saying good bye, Harry took down the bubble just in time to hear his name
called. Together they walked back, Ginny and Draco there for support. The nurse
led them to a small exam room and closed the door.
"Harry, what brings you here today?"
"My wife's nagging."
"Funny Harry." Ginny laughed "He's been having near constant migraines. He's
had his eyes checked twice now as well."
"Alright. Sit still a second while I take some readings."
Harry closed his eyes and let the charms do their work. He hated all of this.
He just wanted it to be over with.
"Healer Dunn requested that I run the pair of you as well. Is that alright?"
Ginny and Draco nodded knowing that he wanted to know how their magic was
doing.
"Healer Dunn will be with you shortly."
They nodded and waited until the nurse left the room before they all climbed up
onto the exam table, cuddling in close. They just wanted each others comfort,
needing it. It was odd for all of them to need and want as much as they did.
But they couldn't help it.
"All together tonight." Harry whispered
Ginny and Draco nodded as the door opened and Dunn walked in. He didn't look up
as he closed the door and sat down in the nearest stool.
"No ones pregnant." He muttered "But the magic in Harry just keeps growing.
You've completed the bond?"
"Yes." They answered
"That's not it then. The scans came back clear. I think it's stress. Oh, well
that I hadn't really expected."
The man had finally looked up, and grinned. Harry was siting with his back to
the wall, Draco was reclined on Harry, Ginny was reclined on Draco. They
smirked at him.
"I'd like to run a few scans on Harry. I want to make sure I'm not missing
anything." Dunn laughed
Detangling himself from the others, Harry stood and waited. Several very
complex spells hit him rapidly making if hard for him to breath. He hated every
second of it.
"One more Harry."
Harry just stood there. He wished they were at home. Doctors creeped him out.
Even Dunn.
"Your brain processes 3 times faster then even mine would. Your magic needs to
be released often to prevent build up. That's whats happening. You use your
brain always and your magic not so much. How often do you use magic?"
"A few times a day. I noticed that the more I used over the past few hours, the
headache ebbed more. So use more magic and rest my thoughts?"
"Sums it up. Here is a copy of the physicals for your records Ginny. I will be
by the manor near the end of the month to check the kids. Did I answer any
questions?"
"A lot actually. Teach me those spells really quick. Can you?"
"Sure."
Harry quickly learned the spells, impressing Dunn. Harry quickly told him what
he needed them for putting him into a state of shock.
"You can cure it?"
"I have 21 former wolves. More soon. I'm shocked it worked. I spend so much
time on it. I'm working my way thru the list."
"You are a remarkable young many Harry. I will keep it to myself, but keep me
up dated."
Harry nodded and shook the mans hand. He had things to take care of. Ways to
use his magic in a way that wouldn't make him lazy.
***************************************
Over the next 3 weeks Harry worked his ass off. Wolves were being sent to them
daily, most of them children. Hard as it was to make progress they were and it
was impressing all that were involved.
The system Harry had set up to keep records was genius. All it took was a drop
of blood in the corner of a charmed page of parchment and it was done. If a
child came to them unnamed, they were gifted with one. Everyone's received a
physical upon arrival, eye exam were not needed. Werewolves had perfect eye
sight. Harry's plan was coming together rapidly and he was thrilled to no end.
Healer Dunn had chosen today to come check on everyone. When he flooed in Harry
was delivering another baby. The man stood in shock as he watched Harry clamp
off the cord and clear the child's airway.
"Shit! Dunn help me!" Harry snapped
"Keep that thing away from me!" The women screamed
Dunn rushed froward, trying to stop the blood flow. It was no use, everything
they tried was in vain and they watched as the women slowly slipped away. Harry
sighed.
"She is the second one I have personally lost. Dad, a boy."
Severus came forward and collected the baby from Draco.
"Maddox Elliot." He said softly
"My name is Elliot." Dunn laughed softly "Growing up they called me Eli."
"I like that better, Maddox Eli. Severus?"
"Eli. Take her down, we need to figure out who she is. I wish I could thank
her."
Harry closed his eyes as Severus turned and walked up the stairs to clean and
dress the little boy. He now had a son, a baby he could raise. Harry felt a
little jealous, he couldn't help it. Then it dawned on him.
"I have a baby brother and sister. Wow."
"Yes you do my son." Remus said pulling him to his feet "We both love you,
nothing is going to change that. I'm going to give him a hand. Make sure he's
ok."
Harry nodded in understanding and watched Remus hurry up the stairs. The
craziness just never seemed to end.
"I want a full explanation Harrison James and I want it right now. I will keep
your secrets."
Harry nodded and led the man into the kitchen. He needed a cup of coffee and a
headache cure. He was still adjusting to the constant influx of magic and it
was still giving him a hard time.
"Everything is just there. I was working on it this morning. Go ahead and have
a look. I'll have coffee in a few minutes."
Dunn nodded and picked up the stack of papers. As he read, it became very clear
that the man standing in front of him had accomplished a great deal in a very
short space of time. He didn't know if he should scold the boy or hug him
tightly, so he settled on both.
"Come here for a second." He said softly
Harry finished pouring water into the French press and went to stand in front
of the man. He was more then shocked when he was pulled into a hug and held
tightly. But at that moment it was exactly what he needed and returned it.
"I am a licensed healer Harry. Something like this is extremely delicate. I'm
behind you and always will be. Please trust me. I didn't think it was this big
when we spoke."
Harry pulled back and smiled sadly.
"Oh at the time it wasn't. We just keep locating more. I have a hard time
trusting even myself sometimes. Thank you Eli. I am going to need your help, I
can't do it all on my own. Thank you."
Dunn nodded and excepted the cup of coffee he was handed. For the next 3 hours
they sat and talked of Harry's plans. Remus had indulged the man by submitting
to every test the man could think of. In the end he was given a clean bill of
health. Dunn then turned his wand on Severus.
"Eli I was not asked!" He snapped
"Shut up Sev. I want to know why you haven't had to have a physical done for
the last 20 years. All teachers are to receive yearly physicals. It's required
by the board of governors. " Dunn laughed
Severus sneered and waited. Sheet after sheet of parchment fell onto the table
in a great stack. Everyone's eyes went wide as Dunn cast one last spell and
every spell the man was currently under listed them selves.
"Who the hell am I then? My God what did he do to me?"
"What hasn't he done. Papa, put Maddox in the swing. Honey can you keep an ear
on him please? We are going to into the study to sort out my Dad. I want a copy
of the reports on all of us. My case keeps getting better. Come on Dad."
Harry led them to the study and quickly warded the door. Dunn was handing out
copies of Severus' medical report as coffee and a note appeared. Harry smiled
as Wilbur assured him he'd keep the coffee coming.
After pouring himself a cup, Harry took his copy of the report over to the
table by the window. He read it slowly, taking notes in the parchment at his
right.
Dumbledore had gone about changing almost everything about the man. He took
away his true personality, his compassion, his love. Severus was living in a
state of constant depression just short of suicide. His build had been changed,
his complexion, even the texture of his hair. Dumbledore had set out to make
the man hideous, unapproachable in every way.
Then came the bond his magic had suffered under for 25 years. Severus had
always been on Dumbledores short list it seemed. The bond was meant to prevent
any real talents from emerging. Harry thought it was the only reason Severus
was only a level 3 master, he had been stopped from archiving greatness.
Then there was the mate bond between Severus and Remus. They loved one another,
they had married, but the bond was not connected. Severus had fallen in love
with Remus all on his own.
With a sharp nod Harry set his quill down and looked up. The others hadn't
bothered to read over the report, they were going to let Harry explain it to
them. Harry rolled his eyes as he crossed the room and sat in front of his Dad.
"You love Papa right?"
"Yes, Harry-"
"It's bound. You did it on your own. Papa is clean, Dumbledore figured he
wouldn't live as long as he has and didn't invest any time in him. The mate
bond has not been completed, if it had been you'd share all kinds of things.
Like Gin, Dray, and myself as an example."
Severus nodded and found himself being held tightly. Remus, had always been
there when he fell and Severus really needed him right now. Harry nodded and
prepared the next bit.
"Don't let him go. That's what he's going to need. Just hold him. You have been
living in a state of magically induced depression for more then 15 years. He
locked you in it. You've been held on the brink of suicide. Compulsion charms
and Imprious. You were forced to take the mark. You have been apart of his game
since you were 15 years old."
Harry paused to sip his coffee. Severus was shaking, breathing heavy. Harry was
unloading, and he wasn't even done yet.
"Your appearance and build will change as well. I don't know exactly what he
was trying to do, but have many layers to remove. Dad,"
Harry moved so he to could embrace the man. He cuddled into the mans chest as
it heaved, wrapping his arms around his waist. Severus returned the embrace
with a sob. He was really truly lost.
"I love you Dad. Let me know when your ready." Harry mumbled
"Get it over with." Severus whispered
Harry nodded and focused on Severus. Slowly he began to pick the magic apart
and break it. Stand by stand everything started to fall away and Dunn watched
the man rapidly start to change. His body became harder, he grew 4 inches, he
filled out. His skin was still pale but no longer waxy. His hair thickened and
fell in soft waves to his shoulders. His face wasn't nearly as tired and he
didn't look nearly as old. Dunn didn't know what to think. Severus Snape hadn't
changed too much in looks, but he was a very good looking man.
Then Harry reached the underlying binds and started to remove them very slowly.
It was a delicate process that could go very wrong if he wasn't careful. As he
picked up the first stand of magic however, the rest fell away.
Severus took a deep breath and let it out slowly as everything fell into place.
He felt like he could breath for the first time in a very long time. He kept
his eyes closed and evaluated the relationships he now held dear. His own
emotions overwhelmed him.
"Merlin!" He whispered
"What's the matter?" Dunn asked
"Emotions. I've never felt so intensely. It's quite overwhelming. I'm I going
to be shocked stupid?"
"Yes, I think you all are. I need to run another physical as well."
"I have one more. Dad, take a deep breath and hold it. You were not castrated
as he stated. He bond the ability. This is going to hurt. I wanted to warn
you."
Severus took a deep breath as Harry snapped the last bind. Severus let his
breath out in one big woosh as he set his head in Remus' shoulder. He starred
up at the ceiling, breathing heavy.
"Ok, now I need to stand. Are you comfortable son?"
"I am actually. You make a good pillow. I'm moving. It was nice though."
Severus smiled as Harry stood, but the boy didn't look at him. Deciding that he
may as well get it over with, Severus stood. The first thing he noticed was
that his jeans were far too short.
"Run your spells. Then Harry I need a bit of time. I'm not use to all these
emotions. I need to process."
Harry then turned to look at him. The boy was crying.
"I'm angry. I cry when my anger gets out of control." Harry said
Severus crossed to him and pulled him close. Harry cryed into Severus tee shirt
realizing he was short again.
"I'm 5'10. Your what 6'4?"
"6'5. You need to put on some weight. Your build requires it. Harry I heard
something about Tamales."
"And Spanish rice. I have to start cooking soon. There's a birthday party
tonight, there will be alot of people here. We decided to do July birthdays all
at once. I have been cooking for days. I'm expecting about 60 so I'm cooking
for 100."
They looked at him like he'd grown another head. Harry just smiled.
"When the party starts, you be the judge. Come, I'll take you you. Maddox and
Braylee are fine. We have it under control."
Severus nodded and took Remus' hand. When they landed in the bedroom, Harry
hugged them quickly and went back down to the kitchen. He had 5 hours, he had
so much to do.
Severus turned to Remus and had his shirt pulled over his head.
"What the-"
Severus looked to where the mans hands were and starred. His stomach had been
flat before, now there was muscle definition. His arms had definition. He was
speechless.
As Remus stripped his own shirt off, Severus grinned. He then picked the man up
and pinned him to the door.
"I want to see." Remus laughed
Severus put the charms up before bringing his mouth a hairs breath from his
mates.
"I want to feel."
Remus didn't protest as Severus crushed their mouths together. The emotions
were overwhelming with the spells on, with the spells of he felt like he was
being crushed.
"I need you now. I can't breath. This is too much." Severus panted
With a spell, they were free of their jeans and Remus moaned at the skin to
skin. He cast charms on himself as Severus carried them over to the bed. Never
once did Severus mouth leave his as they lay on the bed. Not until Severus sat
back, running his hands down Remus' thighs. Then Remus looked, then he had to
touch.
Grabbing the lube that had been stuffed under a pillow, Remus put some on his
hand before he reached out and began to stroke.
"It's bigger." Remus whispered
"I know. Lay back."
Remus lay back down and pulled his knees back. He watched, unable to help it,
as Severus pushed in. He panted and moand, arching. The bond choose that moment
to flare.
"Please Severus please!"
Knowing he was going to hurt the man he loved beyond reason, Severus stopped
breathing hard.
"Why-"
"I'm not going to hurt you. I will not make you bleed."
Severus rested their foreheads together as he got his breathing under control.
Without breaking eye contact, Severus pushed in. Remus panted and moaned as
Severus went slowly. He arched and bucked trying to make it happen faster.
"Wolf, hold still." Severus demanded "I'm half way. Please."
"I want it."
"Wolf, look at me."
Remus looked up and whined.
"The bond is flaring. It and you are driving me crazy. I can't stand it." Remus
moaned
"Then look at me. I don't have any control right now. I'm going to fuck you
Wolf, fast and hard. I can't stop it. I need it finished too."
Remus leaned up and kissed Severus softly.
"Then finish me."
Remus lay back and gripped Severus shoulders. Again resting his forehead on his
mates Severus locked their eyes, in one sharp move he buried himself. Remus let
out a half scream, half moan arching into the body above him.
"Holy fuck!" Remus moaned.
"Yes. Hold onto me. I want to try something."
Remus held on tightly as Severus leaned back, picking him up. Walking on his
knees Severus pressed Remus' shoulders into the headboard.
"I want a deeper angle. I want you to feel it all." Severus whispered
"Please!" Remus moaned
Leaching on to the mans neck, Severus began the fast pace. He wanted to hear
everything, feel everything. This was truly the beginning of the rest of their
lives. After this the mate-bond would be complete. But climax was coming far
too quickly.
"Shit!" Severus cursed
Blindly he reached for the headboard as they both came hard.
"I've melted." Remus laughed
Severus looked at him funny, then just shook his head. Yes, melted was a good
description.
As he moved them down to the bed he was afraid. He'd been far too rough. He was
afraid he'd hurt the most important person in his life out of blind need.
"Sev, I feel whole for the first time in my life. I'm calm." Remus whispered
Severus just nodded and rolled to the side, pillowing his head in the mans
chest. He was waiting for the other shoe to drop. For Remus to say he didn't
need him anymore. He kept waiting.
"I love you so much Severus, I could scream it."
"You did, Wolf."
"I did, didn't I?"
Severus chuckled and snuggled in deeper. It was impossible to get closer to the
man, but he was trying.
"I love you so much it hurts Wolf. I have never felt like this. Ever. I can't
get close enough. I can't get enough. I keep waiting for you to walk away, to
realize that I'm not worth it."
Remus moved so he could look Severus in the eye. He was telling the truth. It
broke his heart.
"Listen very closely My Love. I'm not going anywhere. I gave myself to you. I
am yours and you are mine. We have 4 beautiful sons and 2 daughters We have 4
beautiful grandchildren. We have been gifted with a cure and now we can really
live. I'm right here and always will be."
Severus was so overwhelmed he couldn't help the tears that rolled down his
face. Then his entire world pulled him into his arms and pressed the entire
length of their bodies together.
They lay like that awhile. Talking, laughing, crying. It wasn't until the sun
started to set that they moved to get ready for the massive birthday party
Harry had planned.
*****
Harry was running up the back stairs when they came out of their room. He was a
mess, a fact that he well knew. He had 45 minutes to make himself presentable.
"Do I even want to know what the hell you are covered in?" Severus laughed
"Maddox has been fed and changed, Braylee as well. I have just cooked my ass
off and have done for 3 days. I'm tired, I'm sweaty, I'm covered in all kinds
of stuff. I'm going to shower and put the clothes on Dray put out for me. See
you shortly."
They watched Harry vanish into the room at the end of the hall trying not to
laugh. They hadn't actually seen Harry bitchy in the last 2 months. It was
refreshing.
Then they walked into the dining room and found out exactly what Harry had been
up to for the last 5 hours. There were tables set up off to one side by the
door for gifts. 2 tables were set up for food along the left side wall already
set and ready. In front of the fireplace was a table with 4 cakes, one for each
birthday boy. The floor was even wood now. It was fantastic.
The only thing that really seemed out of place was the piano off to the right
side of the fireplace. Severus thought that Draco had something to do with that
one. Time would only tell.
"Well-Dad! Oh wow. You look amazing."
Severus smiled and lifted Ginny for a hug. He was nearly a foot and a half
taller then the poor girl.
"I feel amazing. Your mother is going to have a fit over that dress."
Severus set her down and realized she was wearing the strange contemporary
dance things with the rhinestones on them. It looked as if she could hardly
contain her emotions as she stood there.
"I'm going to dance with Emilie tonight. We picked it together, choreographed
it together. It's a very emotional piece. I'm feeling a bit raw. Harry knows
I'm dancing, but not about Emi. She's dressed and in the studio. Can you get
her when I ask, then keep her hidden?"
"Of course. Where do you need her?" Severus said softly
"At the doors. She knows what to do. Merlin I'm nervous. Terrified. Do not tell
Emile. She'd fall apart."
Remus hugged Ginny as the first guest started to arrive. Teenagers, all Harry's
DA. Severus wisely chose to sit, he was a bit more intimidating with the new
height and didn't want to scare anyone just yet.
As adults started to come in Severus felt a little more comfortable. Everyone
broke off into little groups and Severus took into account who was there.
Marcus and Peirs must've been picked up by Draco; they stood off to the side
with Dudley and Rosilynn. The students seemed to break up into houses, catching
up. Luna however stood with Neville among the Gryffindors. Draco was with Ginny
trying to get her to breath. The women was truly a mess, Severus wondered how
in the hell she was going to dance.
It took a half hour for everyone to arrive. Gibbs was there, he mostly came for
the food. Mona and William from DCW, and Healer Dunn. His eyes then went back
to Ginny and he made his choice. He stood and swiftly crossed the room. It went
totally still.
"Whom ever still thinks that Dumbledore is a saint, I will personally curse. I
was under quite a few binds myself and had no idea. They were removed this
afternoon. So please stop starring. I'm still getting use to it. I keep waiting
to bump my head on something."
"How tall are you?" Neville asked
"6'5 as of this afternoon."
"I ask because my dad is 6'3 but he hunches. I'm trying to put it all
together."
"Frank would've come up to my ear."
"Oh, ok. Thanks professor."
Neville turned back to his conversation and put an end to the starring. He
continued on his way and knelt beside Ginny. She was on the brink of a panic
attack.
"You 2 need to dance before anything else happens. Straight out the gate. You
have worked yourself into a right state. Not now Molly please. Come with me,
you need some air."
Molly crossed her arms as Severus picked Ginny up and carried her thru to the
kitchen. Harry was hot on their heels. He had a drink in his hand and knew it
wasn't his. Harry hardly ever drank.
"You will refuse a calming drought. I know you, so take a shot and a deep
breath." Harry said gently
Ginny did as she was told and handed the glass back. They watched as she took
several calming breaths and looked up.
"I am terrified. No one has ever seen me dance."
Harry pulled her into his arms and kissed her hair.
"Then pretend no one is there. I've seen you do it."
"Alright. I'll be alright. Dad, sooner rather then. Now would be great."
Severus nodded going to get Emilie. He knew that Ginny would tell Draco thru
the link. At this point he was almost as nervous as she was, on pins and
needles in anticipation. He quickly led Emilie to the set of double doors and
waited.
"I need everyone to clear the dance floor please! A lot of secrets are coming
out tonight. I see a lot of plates in hands. That would be Harry's secret
talent. Needless to say we eat very well." Draco said
Everyone laughed as Harry stood and bowed before sitting back down. Draco just
smirked.
"May I?"
"Depends on how far you go." Harry replied
"Well just the first bit. Nothing to do with the last bit. That would be an
over share."
"Oh several things fall into that. There has been a lot going on in the last 2
months."
"Stop me then. Not long after Voldemort fell, Harry sat his NEWTs. Shocking
even himself with a near perfect score. Then not long after, masteries in
potions and defense."
The gathered cheered and Draco let them. Harry was turning red under all the
praise.
"Dray, finish it." Harry pleaded
"Sometimes you are no fun. He now holds a level 1 mastery in both. As a result
he would only duel one person. Our wife."
Ginny now started turning red.
"You are so dead Dray." She snapped
"And you could do it too in countless ways, with or without magic. Ginny too
holds a level 1 mastery in defense."
The crowd went crazy only making the pair go reder. Draco brought them back to
silence.
"Why would you only duel Ginny?"
"Because I trained Ginny. I was hell bent in making sure she could get out of
whatever she found herself in. With or without magic. Because she knows all my
tricks and knows how to work with them. Everything I can do, so can she do too.
Sometimes even better."
"I never understood why you pushed her so hard."
"Ask your father. It all started in The Chamber of Secrets. Yes I know where it
is and how to get in."
Draco looked between Harry and Ginny realizing how deeply they cared for each
other.
"Yeah well it's all over now." Ginny smirked
"It's never really over."
Ginny nodded in agreement as the silence remained. Draco went on.
"Ginny is going to share her soul with us this evening. I'm using the recording
Gin. I haven't seen this, just heard the song. I have to see this."
"Play something now. I'm really nervous. Please? Take the focus off me. I need
one song."
Draco I gave a court nod and went over to the piano. Now he was nervous. No one
knew he played either. Taking Ginny's lead he began to play my immortal. What
he didn't know was that Harry had motioned everyone to move back so he could
watch. They still were entitled to their secretes, but there weren't many left.
With the focus off her, Ginny calmed herself. This was important. This was
apart of herself she had hidden so deeply that her own mother was in for one
hell of a shock. She'd explain later, right now she wanted to feel.
When Draco turned from the piano, he jumped slightly. Harry laughed and
motioned him over to sit.
"He is something else our husband, isn't he?" Ginny laughed
"Or something." Harry laughed
Draco gave Harry a look that clearly said 'you are an ass' making everyone
laugh.
"Honey are you ready? Shit."
Draco put his face in his hands as he slipped out a pet name.
"The dragon has been domesticated!" Ginny laughed "Yes honey, go ahead."
Harry was trying so hard not to go into hysterics, but he was losing quite
rapidly. The Draco that sat beside him wasn't the Draco I that everyone knew.
"You shut up. The people in the front need to sit. And the shorter people
should move forward. Mama, alright?"
Molly was sitting across from them with her arms crossed. She was angry.
"I'm very confused at the moment."
"We all are. So lets be enlightened together. The song is called Lost in
Paradise. It's a beautiful song."
The lights went down and the music started. Ginny would be doing several things
during the performance, not just dancing. She hoped she was able to keep her
control.
Severus being heads above everyone else got Emilie close enough to the dance
floor so she could sneek her way thru. Then he watched and was quickly
transfixed. She was pouring everything she had into her movements. It was
flawless, perfect, and heartbreaking.
As the song went into crescendo, Emilie ran out onto the dance floor and was
lifted into the air. As Ginny lowered the girl into her arms she spun.
Severus couldn't help the tears as he watched the story unfold. It was
beautiful, it was raw, it was real, and it was theirs. At the end, Emilie
settled in Ginny's lap and held on tight. Severus could do nothing more then
stand there in shock.
Then the lights came back and everyone realized they were both sobbing into
each others arms uncontrollably. Harry and Draco moved quickly, enclosing them
in their arms. It was devastatingly beautiful to watch them love so freely.
Then someone began to clap enthusiastically, Severus thought it may have been
Hermione, shocking everyone into doing the same. Harry and Draco released the
girls so they could take their bows still in a state of shock themselves.
Then it happened. Molly Weasley stood and walked out to her only daughter.
Almost as if someone had turned a switch off, all cheering stopped and there
was absolute silence. Ginny stood with her arms around Emilie with her
shoulders set. Her mother could hurt her deeply, but she hoped she wouldn't.
"That was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. The story you told was
your story and it broke my heart. You are amazing. Both of you."
She then looked down at Emilie.
"You belong right where you are. In my daughters heart."
"Just took us awhile to find each other." Emilie said
Molly gave a sharp nod and hugged them both tightly. What none of them saw was
Harry and Draco curled together in the classic 'I don't want anyone to know
what I'm on about but your going to know that Im on about something' pose.
Severus smirked. They were going to out the poor girl.
"You ladies go change. Emi still needs her supper and your not quite done yet."
Draco prompted
"I'm not am I?"
"No."
"Looks like you have plans of your own. Harry, enlighten me."
"No."
Ginny put her hands on her hips just like her mother and waited. In reply, the
boys crossed their arms and smirked. Severus couldn't help but grin. He saw it
all the time when they went up against her. But she wasn't winning this one.
"And no they don't practice that identical pose. Yes it's lost me plenty of
arguments. And yes I just lost this one." Ginny snapped
"You get a duel out of the deal." Harry smirked
Ginny tilted her head to the side and crossed her arms. She was thinking about
it.
"I didn't bring clothes down for a duel."
"Top of the dryer." They replied
"My sweat is going to have sweat. How do I get talked into this. Come on Emi.
I've lost this one."
"Mum, there's 2 of them. You lose a lot. What?! I'm just saying."
"Yes well. Please don't."
Emilie's laughter carried thru the kitchen as they went to change in the
laundry room.
"Ginny doesn't just dance contemporary." Draco said to the room. "She dances
everything. Mione, freeze. That would be telling. What she doesn't know is that
she will be showing off exactly how talented she actually is. Now I have no
choice but to you all those dance lessons I was forced into. Thanks mum."
"Dragon I told you you would use them eventually."
"That's why I said thank you. Please, eat. It makes me wonder what he has
planned for Gin and my birthday, they are only 9 days apart."
"I know Draco!" Harry snapped
Draco laughed and wrapped his arms around Harry as he talked with a bunch of
his friends. Severus noticed that they kept glancing at the blond like he
didn't really belong there. Everyone was actually. Severus didn't like it. No
one had come to except any of it.
"Daddy! Papa!"
Emilie came running out of the kitchen and Harry had just enough time to brace
himself before she was in his arms. She was amped.
"Emi, you danced beautifully."
"Thank you daddy. Papa, can you help me get something g to eat please? I'm
starving and have been waiting 3 days for this. I even helped!"
"Baby I was there, I know. Id like to know where all the energy comes from."
Draco laughed
"You and everyone else I've met. I don't even know. I want to get back to my
book thou."
"I'm waiting for you."
"Oh, right."
Emilie hugged Harry tightly before he set her down to go get her supper. Harry
knew she would end up sitting between Molly and Narcissa talking up a storm.
"Guys you need to realize this is real. Neither is going anywhere."
"It was very sudden. And now you have a husband and a wife." Seamus said
"I've learned a lot in the last few months." Ron started "I know that he loves
Draco by watching them interact. I have spent countless hours trying to find a
flaw. There isn't one. I have sent years watching him with my sister. There
isn't one there either. Then I watched Draco and Ginny when Harry's not around.
Nothing. This is very real. And even I get along with the bloke."
"Alright. We will give him a chance. Snape worries me a bit still." Neville
laughed
"Dad? No mate, he's alright too. I really like him. It was Voldemort and
Dumbledore. What is she doing? There is no shower in the laundry room." Ron
laughed
Harry laughed as Wilbur appeared in front of him with a pissed as hell Laila
Marie. Harry bent down and took the infant, who stopped crying on the spot.
"It's 7:30 Harry!" Draco called
"Laila just reminded me thank you!"
Laila picked up her head and looked right at him.
"I'm sorry. We are having a birthday party. Would you like to say hello?"
Harry turned Laila in his arms and held her close. She looked at each of them,
then smiled at Ron.
"You know who I am silly girl. You sleep on me over the weekends."
"Ok, now I'm a bit tripped out. Is that another one?" Seamus laughed
"That's Paige. And Ginny will have Liam. Yup, there they are. Remus has Braylee
and Dad has Maddox. Half hour before bed time. Emilie goes up at 8 and reads
until 9. Like clock work, everyday. Braylee and Maddox are theirs. Adoption is
a beautiful thing."
"I'm still trying to figure out how you guys did that." Ron laughed
"Ask Draco because I have no idea. He just started doing the same things at the
same time everyday. They all picked it up in a few days."
"Anything else Draco's?" Neville asked
"Yeah. Come on I'll show you."
Harry led them into the kitchen and nodded at the system they had. It went into
detail for day to day life in the Malfoy-Potter home. They even had mailboxes
for each member of the house hold.
"Lupin-Snape? What?" Seamus asked
"Yup. About a month ago. Signed the contract at the table. I always get the
post, so I put it in the mailboxes. Emilie's daily and weekly duties. Her dance
classes. Date nights."
"You guys are amazing." Ron laughed
"No as I said this is Draco's."
Harry turned Laila back around and she cuddled into his shoulder. The boys
watched as Harry melted at his daughters cuddles. All it took was an infant for
the big bad Harry Potter to turn to mush.
"Come on. I'll introduce you to the others. Liam is Laila's twin. Paige is
actually Draco's sister. Emilie, she kind of found us."
"We just walked into the right pub for breakfast mate. It was the day after you
and Draco singed the contract."
Harry nodded and went in search of babies. They came across Ginny first. She
had on Draco's green zip hoodie which already had puke on it.
"I'm going to put it in the washer after he goes to bed. Dray may or may not
have a fit. I've taken a liking to this jacket."
"Meaning it gets hung up and you just keep wearing it. Like my Gryffindor
seeker tee shirt."
"I have the Slytherin one too."
"I've been looking for that. And that."
Ginny turned to Draco and rolled her eyes.
"You are a Gryffindor Chaser love. Wear your - put that way never mind. You get
that too?"
"Yup."
Ginny smirked as she looked at the boys. She just shook her head.
"Far too much information. Hello Dean. We were about to introduce. Liam and
Laila are twins and they are nearly 2 months old. Paige is almost 3 months old.
And Emilie is 11. Papa has Braylee who is almost a month, and Dad has Maddox
who was born this afternoon. Harry delivered them both. Not our babies,
theirs."
Dean looked at Harry and things started clicking in his brain. Ron saw what was
happening and quickly took Laila. Dean wanted to fight tonight, but picking
Harry was a bad choice.
"Your the one who cut her lose."
"I did. After 3 years."
"Why?"
"Because she saw something in you. I love her more then can be put into words.
I always have."
"Now your a triad?"
"Yes. I think you should leave Dean."
Harry was sucker punched in the gut. He recovered quickly however and caught
the next punch.
"You are seriously fucking with the wrong wizard. Come on, I will show you
out."
Harry then twisted the fist he held up behind the boys back and led him out.
Dean was angry. Harry always got what he wanted. Harry had everything.
"You don't deserve any of it!"
Harry pushed Dean out the front doors, crossing his arms as he stood at the
threshold.
"I have known you for 5 years Dean. Something's happened to you. Stay away from
her and the rest of my family. If you don't I will let Ginny deal with you."
"Dumbledore was right! Your nothing but a spoiled, selfish, show off!"
"And now everything is clear as glass. Rowen, Gambit, escort him to the gates
and block him."
A pair of elves appeared and forced Dean to leave the grounds. Why in the hell
couldn't it be easy? What had he done so terrible in his life? He couldn't even
have a birthday party.
When he walked back into the house he was met with silence. He sighed, and
shook his head.
"I'm sorry but I have to do this. A spell will wash over you in a moment. Dean
has been touched by Dumbledore. I have to cover my ass. There are more secretes
to come out tonight, I don't need them leaked."
Before anyone could respond, Harry cast his spell. There were over a dozen
spies among them, people that Harry had trusted. He was so happy that the big
stuff he'd been hiding hadn't come out yet.
He watched as the spies were collected without being asked and led out of the
room.
"Neville, Dudley, Papa. My life has once again gotten in the way. I'm sorry.
This was your party as much as mine."
"You can't prevent others stupidity. We are taking ours up. Ginny went up with
Liam. Go get Laila and get her to bed. You guys have an entire day and night.
We don't want you back until Monday afternoon" Remus laughed
"Shit! I knew I was forgetting something!"
"Brother dear, you need to remember who your wife is." Hermione laughed "And
when was the last time you checked your wallet?"
Harry looked at Hermione shaking his head. They had picked up his slack. Again.
"We went and saw Edwin the other day. After dance class actually. Emi was still
energized and ended up practicing her spins in the lobby." Hermione smirked
"Same place then? Same room?" Dudley laughed
"Yup." Hermione laughed
Harry just shook his head again.
"I'm going to put my daughter to bed. Somebody help me remember if I forgot
anything else."
"No because we've already done that." Draco laughed
Harry just shook his head and took Laila from Ron, slightly shocked she wasn't
screaming, before heading up the back stairs. This was his favorite time. He
was able to just sit and forget for awhile.
"Love switch me a few minutes. I want to hold Liam. "
Harry gave Laila to Ginny and took Liam. The boy looked at his daddy and
smiled.
"Oh I love you too Liam. I just want some of those cuddles you give your
mummy."
The boy cuddled in and let Harry rock him. Laila did the same with Ginny.
Normally they rocked for 10 minutes then switched. But tonight the twins fell
asleep in less then 10 minutes on the wrong person.
"Come on let's tuck them in. We have 15 minutes, I haven't seen you all day. I
miss you." Harry whispered
Ginny nodded and gently put Laila in her crib. Oh she wanted a little one on
one time herself. They had all been so busy that there hasn't been much going
on over the last 2 weeks but sleeping. Ginny had an itch that she needed
scratched, quickly.
Quietly they crept out of the nursery and into the second master across the
hall.
"Hurry! Ward it!" Ginny whispered
Harry tossed the wards up. Ginny was in his arms in seconds, pressing her self
to him.
"I need to get off before I go nuts. Draco will be in, in 15 minutes."
Harry's hands found their way under Ginny's shirt teasing her.
"We don't have time for this." Ginny panted
"Oh I have to touch. Lean on the back if the chair."
"I'm too short"
Harry watched as she stripped off her jeans and pulled him over to the bed.
Quickly she unbuttoned his pants and pushed them down. Without thought Harry
picked her up and pinned her against the bed post. The pace was fast and hard
and they both came far too quickly.
"Now that was a quickie. Oh we are going to have so much fun later. I love
you." Ginny panted
"Oh I hope so. That was embarrassing. Oh the things I want to do to you." Harry
whispered
He couldn't help but kiss up the side of her neck as she dropped her legs.
"Don't get me started please. I've missed you so much. Cleaning charm please."
Harry cast the charm and allowed her to step out of his arms. She pulled on her
jeans and sighed.
"That just made it worse. Paige isn't asleep yet."
Harry sat down on the sofa and motioned her over. As she arranged herself in
his lap, Ginny moaned as she melted into his hands.
"Yes, please." She laughed
Harry unbuttoned Ginny's jeans sliding his hand in, as the other hiked her
shirt up. He didn't tease, she didn't want to be teased. He quickly brought her
off as he whispered the things he had in mind for early the next morning. She
bucked and panted, cumming at just the thought.
They were so involved they hadn't noticed Draco appear in the room. He leaned
over the back of the sofa, getting in on the action.
"I want you to watch My Love. But we need to move quickly."
Ginny nodded and moved to sit against the arm of the sofa. Harry would have to
hold onto her, it's the way she wanted it. Draco moved quickly and before she
realized what was happening Harry was leaning into her. So, she kissed him.
He moaned into her mouth as Draco pushed into him, arching out of the kiss.
"Fuck! What in the hell are you waiting for!" Harry hissed
Ginny pulled Harry back into the kiss as Draco fucked him. Minutes later, they
were moaning their release.
"Note to self. Never go that long again." Draco panted "Im sorry, that was
embarrassing."
"That's why Harry's hand was down my pants. You weren't the only one. Come on
before someone comes looking for us. I can't wait until later. You better make
good on all those things you were whispering. You too blondie."
The boys laughed as cleaning charms were cast and clothing was righted. They
didn't see Remus in the shadows as they quickly made their way down the back
stairs. He knew that the next few days where going to be fun for them. They
needed a break and they needed each other. Quickly he slid down the banister so
not to miss anything.
"Sorry about that. Now, we were in the process of dancing. I really do not want
to dance. I do I have to?" Draco was saying
Ginny smirked and held out her hand. Quickly they went thru ballroom, letting
Draco off the hook.
"Or you can let her go and get a little bit of everything. Now I know you can
pull lead on this Harry."
"So much for that one. I can."
"Good. I want to talk to my mother."
"I'm going to watch her dance! You can sit with me. I would enjoy that."
"I'll take that. Yes like our only son I too am a mummy's boy. Yes I will admit
it."
Harry laughed and then rolled his eyes. Severus and Remus had walked over an
put their arms around him.
"Your not the only one with a proud parent Draco." Remus grinned
"Oh you can't touch how incredibly proud I am of all 3 of them. Molly?"
"I agree. Lilly?"
Harry looked over at his mother sitting on a sofa in a painting he had moved
there. With her were his grandparents and father.
"They are quite remarkable. Now are we going to get on with it or are we going
to move on?"
"That's my mum! Gin call it."
"I wanna duel. I can dance later. So, presents and there's two more secrets.
Both are really big."
"It really does. I'm still trying to get over it. Son, may I?" Remus grinned
"There's no one better for it. Go big."
"Clear the way. Someone other then Hermione, Draco, Ginny, or Ron tell me about
werewolves."
"Why? You are one." Lavender pointed out
Remus started to shake his head. People started to get it and quickly descended
into total shock.
"No, not any more. I am both man and wolf, yes, but not the same as I once
was."
"Will you just let the other bloody shoe drop! I cured it ok? There! Bloody
hell Papa!"
"Yes he cured it. All I have left is this."
Remus took off his shirt and showed the paw print in his chest. That's when it
got real.
"I don't want this public yet! As for other wolves, it's already started! It's
our biggest project! Right now I have 21 changed! 200 are waiting! I need your
help!"
That got everyone's attention and silence fell.
"With spell cast. I need all the help I can get. But that can be arranged
before the next moon. We are going to do presents next, I have a very special
one. Baby if your going to eat you may want to do it now. No pet names don't
bother me."
Several people laughed as Ginny ran for the table. Harry had watched but wisely
kept his mouth shut. Draco on the other hand smirked.
"Where in the hell do Weasley's put it? She's been in the kitchen with him all
day." He laughed "Harry hasn't eaten of anyone's noticed."
"Because I already have. Emilie ate and she sat STILL beside Ginny most of the
day. Between them they made the salsa and the guacamole. Ginny made the
tortilla chips this afternoon with Rosie. They both helped make the tamales,
Dudley too." Harry pointed out
"Draco, I've often wondered the same thing myself. However, Harry had fed all
seven of my children tonight and there looks to be plenty left. Ginny cooked?
Ginny hates to cook!" Molly laughed
"No I chopped, minced, and diced. And it's not that I hate to cook, it's that I
find it boring. I was in the kitchen with 3 sometimes 4 people who's compony I
enjoy. 30 minutes or less, any longer and I'm done. Harry knows this." Ginny
snapped
"So, he's been teaching you I hope." Molly inquired
"Baby steps mum. Baby steps. The complicated stuff you will get from Harry. If
you need a quick meal, I'm your girl."
Molly looked satisfied to know someone had gotten her daughter into the
kitchen. That was enough for Harry because they were moving in baby steps.
Anything that was fast and easy, he taught her. She followed direction and
never messed up. Harry was relieved. Hermione was learning from him too, much
to Ron's gratitude.
"Harry -"
"Yes you may Hermione. I'll teach you next time. Now I had help, but I made
this for you."
Harry sat down between Severus and Remus as he handed the small box. Inside was
a pendent on a on a chain. Remus could tell it was very a very fine gold shaped
into the Malfoy-Potter family crest, Merlin's mark without the Phenoix. There
was a diamond in the center of the star marking him as alpha.
"You'll be asked at registration for your pack and mark. You are the alpha of a
new pack."
"But you've already given me the world Harry. You started this an I got my
freedom and Braylee in the same day. Maddox was delivered just this afternoon.
-"
"But their mothers didn't make it." Harry pointed out
"Wolves are not meant to be conceived in the first place. The mother never
makes it. You built a pack. You gave me a place to belong. More then that I
finally have a family that's mine."
"Me too. Ok, if anyone else is going to get sentimental please get it over with
now."
Colin Creevy stepped forward with a single wrapped gift in his hands. Harry
watched as he crossed to Narcissa and knelt at her feet.
"For you Ms.Black."
Narcissa inclined her head and excepted the gift. Then she just starred, tears
welling in her eyes. It was one of the photos taken at the photo shoot. She was
leaning against Draco in the grass, Paige in her arms. They were smiling about
something. It was a perfect moment frozen forever in time.
"You are very gifted. Thank you Colin. This means alot to me."
Colin kissed the women's hand and rushed back to his brother. They carried two
large boxes to Harry and set them at his feet. Marcus too came forward.
"Ginny called. Because Ginny now has a cell phone?" Denis laughed
"She stole my idea. She does now. She was using mine or Dad's." Marcus grinned
Everyone turned to Severus as he started ringing. He reached into his pocket
and shocked them all with a cell phone.
"Dudley were you trying to prove a point?" Severus asked
"Yup." Dudley laughed
"With the sons that I have been gifted with, ignorance would be stupidity.
Alright knock it off the lot of you. Harry, Draco, Ginny, Remus, Marcus,
Dudley, Rosilynn. Really? Oh very funny Harry."
"Is that the new blackberry?" Marcus asked hands itching
"Ask Dudley you are not touching my phone." Severus said
"Here. He wants to show his mum. He's been trying to talk her into letting him
upgrade." Dudley said rolling his eyes
Everyone laughed as Severus put his phone in his pocket. However he had turned
it off first.
"To make it easier on you it's photos. The blue one are the family shoot we
just did. The green one is since I started school." Colin laughed
"These are from this summer. You bought the cameras." Marcus said
"We all have cameras." Draco smirked
"So there are quite a few photos." Ginny laughed
Harry just sat there. They had built his story.
"Wow. Thank you. I don't have any pictures. At all. This is fantastic!"
Harry then opened the blue box and was met with a photo of them all. They had
froze the willow for the shot. Harry was leaning into the truck of the tree
with Laila in his arms, Ginny was in his right with Liam, Draco on his left
with Paige, Emilie was laying on his right with her head on his knee. It was
perfect.
"Gin, I did tell you this was brilliant right?"
"After the fact. Not when you ran into Colin at Kings Cross. You looked like
you were about to curse him."
"Dad filled me in. I was with Marge at the time too, that didn't help. Dray,
Gin come here a second."
They crossed to him and were put into a privacy bubble. Quickly they went
through a few of the photos at the top of the box and a decision was made. When
the bubble came down, not a word was spoken as Harry enlarged the print and put
in a frame.
"You want that in the family room?" Severus asked
"That's the plan." Ginny giggled
"Yes you just saw the decision making process of the Malfoy-Potters. There is
not always a privacy bubble involved either. Sometimes it's really funny to
watch. Here turn it around and let everyone see then I will help you hang it.
Oh, it's the one with the Willow. I was the one freezing the damn thing."
Severus smirked
Harry just shook his head as the photo was turned around and showed off. Colin
took the opportunity too pass out photos to the other families involved. As the
family photo was taken into the family room, Harry enlarged the real family
photo and hung it over the dining room fireplace. It was where it belonged.
"Was that part of the 2 minute process too?" Ron laughed
"Yes. Why?"
Ron just shook his head and stepped forward.
"Now we are running short on time. We need to be on the alley by 11. So Marcus
come help me pass out birthday presents." Ron laughed
"Fashionably late Weasley. But we still have a duel to get thru." Draco smirked
Ron and Marcus divided up the gifts. What was surprising is that they were
equal between the birthday boys. It was pretty cool. Harry had included all of
their names on the invitation so everyone had gotten gifts from everyone.
It was mostly things that could be used for school. Quills, ink, parchment,
notebooks. There were also the books Dudley would need for the next year.
Potions texts and defense texts for Harry and Remus. Herbology for Neville.
Small trinkets and whatnot in the mix as well. It was a great birthday.
Then Dudley came forward. Harry just looked at him with his head cocked to the
side. They had become closer over the last month and Harry was thankful for it.
He knew that Dudley felt the same, both werent very good with words however.
"Harry,"
"Yeah mate,"
"Thanks."
Harry nodded and took the hand Dudley offered. He was then pulled to his feet
and pulled into a hug. Dudley wasn't really big on affection, he hadn't been
shown much over the years, so Harry returned it fiercely. When Dudley pulled
back he had tears in his eyes.
"I could've always had the brother I have now. If I could I'd go back and do
everything different. No, I'm not going to. Things happen for a reason. I'm now
apart of an amazing family, I've never really had that before. You are
unstoppable and I can't wait to watch the next great thing you do. Because you
don't go by halfs, it's all or nothing. Brothers?"
"Brothers, I don't do halfs. Look at it this way, at least we didn't go to the
zoo."
"That was not funny Harry. I was locked in a python enclosure. The thing
slithered on by like it was nothing. I damn near pissed myself."
"I thought it was brilliant. And it was a Brazilian python and it was 25 feet
long."
"Yeah well you would. On my 11th birthday no less!"
Dudley laughed as he was pulled into another hug. He belonged here. He was
loved here. It felt amazing.
"One last gift then on with the duel."
"Who knows. I might just let you win." Ginny smirked
"Or we could finally call that draw you've been dying for. You are not going to
beat me." Harry smirked
"Perhaps not yet, but I will."
Harry laughed knowing she was right. Her pride would only take losing for so
long. Draws wouldn't last too long either. They were both master duelist, it
could go either way.
"Yeah, I'm just not ready for that day yet. Ok?"
Ginny nodded and crossed her arms. Remus rolled his eyes and slipped a necklace
around Dudley's neck as Severus did Harry's. It was a pendent of a cauldron
crossed wands behind it. Harry smiled, the Lupin-Snape crest.
"Thanks Dad, Papa." The boys said together
Everyone laughed as they pulled each other into a group hug. It was Ginny who
called everyone to attention and led them out into the garden thru Harry's
kitchen.
"Nice kitchen Harry!" Tonks laughed
"Thanks! It actually came with the house!"
The house elves had been in on this one as they were all present. Only a few of
them were in uniform waiting for the party to end. The rest were either in sun
dresses or shorts and tee shirts. It confused everyone else, but Harry grinned.
"Harrison! Would you mind?"
"Not at all Wilbur. Nice shirt."
Wilbur smiled at the compliment. Ginny had gifted him with a light blue button
down shirt and a pair of dark blue jeans on his 80th birthday. He loved them.
"Miss.Ginny gave them to me on my birthday."
Harry sighed. He hadn't paid attention to the date again.
"Same day I revived my glasses. Fantastic birthday!"
"I forgot."
"But, that's ok. You have a lot going on. We are all very happy elves and are
very well taken care of. A missed birthday is nothing at all. Now I'm excited.
We have set up seating and wards, lights. Go, I want to see what all the fuss
is about!"
"As interesting as that was, and your elves are. We agree with him. On with
it!" Narcissa laughed
Wilbur then rounded on the women and shook his finger at her. She blinked
rapidly in a bit of shock.
"You should be resting in bed. I want you here at the manor by weeks end so I
can personally handle your care. Carri please fetch tea service for Miss.Cassi
and Miss.Molly. I will hear no arguments either."
"Well I never-"
"I reckon you haven't Miss. But the boys are too soft on you. I will not be.
Yes I have over stepped, but you are important to them. Your place is here."
"Well said." Draco smirked "Wilbur is right. He almost always is right. And I
am in total agreement with him."
Narcissa just shook her head.
"Never been told off by a house elf I take it?" Harry smirked
"No."
"At least Wilbur isn't Dobby. You get use to it."
"Dobby, you still have him."
"He's at Hogwarts."
Narcissa laughed and thanked the elf for tea service. Harry gave Wilbur a court
nod and thanked Merlin he hadn't had to pull rank with Narcissa.
"Ron, Mi lets go."
Ron nearly ran to Harry, Hermione hot on his heals.
"Honey, land it this time will you?"
"Shut up Harry."
Harry laughed as Ginny took a running start and went into the flip that had
been giving her trouble. He watched praying. Instead of pulling out of the
rotation, she followed it thru and finally stuck the landing.
"It's about time!"
Before Ginny could reply, the Golden Trio took off at a run and pulled the same
stunt she did. They landed it. Harry could see Ginny's anger start to rise as
they turned and did a few more stunts. He was baiting her. Wanting her to get
angry and use it in the fight. Everyone was about to see exactly how hard Harry
pushed his wife. He wanted her to win.
"I want her to win this. Help me provoke her. No trash talk."
"How?" Ron asked
"Do things that I've taught you and she has a hard time with. It's mostly
tumbling."
"Not recently."
"Things she had a hard time with. Just do it."
The others nodded and took off. Harry watched as Ginny's anger began to flare.
She knew what he was doing and it was working. She then stripped off her tee
shirt, reviling the sports bra underneath. The game was on.
"Clear Off!!!" She shouted
Ron and Hermione ran off, breathing heavy. They all watched as Harry and Ginny
came together in the center of the field, toe to toe.
"Win this one. I want you to. But I will not go easy on you. I want you to win
because I know you can. I love you." Harry said quietly
"I love you too."
They then turned and walked away 20 paces. When they turned all hell broke
lose. There was no pausing, no hesitation. The shock was thick among the guests
and the elves alike. No one had ever seen anyone face off quite like this. But
this was different; this was student and teacher, husband and wife.
The hand to hand part of the fight was dirty to say the least. At one point
Harry had had to come out of his shirt to get away from her. But this time when
he pinned her to the ground she brought her foot to his chest and pushed him
off with a yell. Harry hit the ground hard and didn't get up.
"Get up!" Ginny demanded
"That really hurt!"
"Ginny, I think that's his way of saying you won." Draco said in shock
Walking over to Harry, Ginny strattled his midsection making him grunt when she
sat on his stomach. They just looked at each other.
"That was a bull shit win." Ginny smirked
"No. My tailbone is bruised. I'm exhausted. You won."
"Perhaps but I'm not satisfied with the way I won."
Harry pushed himself up onto his elbows and winced.
"You never are honey. Let me up. What happen to my shirt. Dray, collect your
wife."
"Why is she my wife after she wins something?"
"Because she's my wife after one of your arguments. I just got my ass handed to
me. She's your wife until I can talk myself down."
Everyone laughed as Draco rushed out and helped Ginny then Harry to their feet.
They were filthy and sweaty, Draco just shook his head. They were both going to
need a shower before they went anywhere.
"You two go shower and change. I'll take over. You did win baby, I watched it."
Draco sighed
Ginny nodded and summoned shirts. Without a word they went into the house to do
as they were told. When the kitchen door closed Draco turned and looked at the
stunned faces of their friends and family. He was at a total loss for what to
really say.
"I do not know what I was expecting but that wasn't it. They call it a duel.
But I don't know what to call that."
"You should see what the three of us can do. That was pretty amazing, I'd never
seen her fight like that before. I think they were working on wand less magic
at the end of last term. Wait till he decides its your turn. you are going to
hate life." Ron laughed
"We all were. Gin was the only one to manage it. She really won. That's
amazing. And he didn't let her. Yeah then you get into the rhythm and it feels
weird not to train. We still get up at half 5 every morning. jog 5 miles. Do
the core training. Its like breathing now." Hermione sighed
"Half 5? Really? I'm not the only one who bitches about that."
"But you go back to sleep?" Hermione asked
"Yeah."
"Stay awake next time." Ron laughed
"Lets head in. We have one more secret to revile. Dad, come here a second."
Severus crossed to Draco with a smirk.
"Fake em out?" He whispered
"Yup."
And that was that. When everyone was settled, Draco went up the back stairs and
into the master bedroom. The scene that he was met with was not one he was
expecting.
Ginny was sitting on the bed in a towel applying bruise salve to Harry's
tailbone. He had a massive bruise starting and Draco winced. Yeah he hit the
ground pretty hard.
"Good God," Draco breathed
"Yeah. So I guess I really did win. I'm gunna do a happy dance, you have been
warned. I have an outfit I have been dying to wear. It's bound to give my
mother a heart attack."
"I know which one. Go put it on, I'll do your hair." Draco smirked
Harry just shook his head, it was the tight black super skinny jeans and the
blue halter top that she had gotten a few weeks ago. The jeans were so tight
they looked painted on and the halter should have been illegal. Harry was
starting to wonder how she kept the damn thing on.
"Oh I like that shirt Harry. You only wore it that once." Ginny giggled
It was the green iridescent one that he had worsen the night they'd all been
married. He hadn't wanted to wear it for some reason. He still didn't, but his
other black one was in the wash.
"Yeah. I don't know why but it doesn't feel right. It marked a change."
"Honey, it was a good change and it looks good on you. This will only take a
few minutes. Do your make up baby or we will never get out of here. We are
going to announce you as headmaster. You are to stand behind dad. We're going
to do a fake out."
Harry laughed. Leave it to Draco. He was still nursing a bruised ego and a
bruised tailbone. His wife had kicked his ass in front all their friends and
family. He was embarrassed and humiliated, but proud at the same time. He
wasn't use to it.
"There. And yes you can still move. It won't." Draco smirked
"Can I talk to Gin? I just need a few minutes." Harry said quietly
"I'll wait outside the door."
Draco left them alone and Harry suddenly had nothing to say at all. When the
bed dipped beside him he looked up and smiled.
"I'm one lucky bastard."
"Yes you are. What's on your mind love?"
"I'm embarrassed and humiliated. But I have never been more proud of you. I am
so terrified that I'm going to lose you both. I can't live without either one
of you. It hurts baby, it really hurts."
"Then it's time to start training him honey. There's no way around it. He's
strong enough to handle us both, he's strong enough to handle the training. Ron
and Mi need to be stepped up as well."
"Next week after things settle again. The week before the moon I'm filling the
house with casters. I'm going to remove the tracers from their wands. We have a
lot to change."
"Understood. So, I'm your wife again too?"
"You always were. Always. Come on, I'll be your lead."
Harry pulled Ginny to her feet, then into his arms.
"I love you Harry." Ginny whispered
"I always have."
With a soft kiss they left the room just in time to see Draco gently closing
the nursery door. He was slightly obsessive about checking on the babies. But
he had admitted to finding peace in the nursery, watching them sleep. Harry had
done it too when they had first arrived at the manor full time. The nursery was
the happy place, where they all found peace.
"Just checking. Giving kisses."
"We know. Front stairs, I just sent Dad a text message." Harry whispered
"It's going to be odd when their not babies anymore. They will be 3 before I
finish Hogwarts. Emi going into 4th year." Ginny said softly
It wasn't something that they had really talked about. They were more focused
on the children they had now. But Harry knew by the time Ginny finished school
there would be a new baby. Who would carry the child was yet to be determined.
Harry stood behind Severus as they walked into the dining room. Ginny and Draco
gained a defending applause as Ginny bowed.
"Yes, she won, no he did not let her. Now, the last secret is a massive on.
With Dumbledore running, alot of people have asked who's the one replacing
him."
All eyes turned to Severus, who smirked in reply. He was leaning on the door
jam, arms crossed in a very Snape like manor. He shook his head.
"No the castle rejected me and Minerva both. Its the brat hiding behind me."
Harry stepped out from behind Severus and smirked at the shocked looks he was
receiving. Oh this was a sweet 16 for the record books.
"There are going to be several changes taking place this year. Big changes.
Hermione, I'm going to need your help over the next few weeks revising the
courses offered. Ginny as a master will be teaching assistant in Remus'
classes. The DA will no longer be a club, it will be a class I'm teaching-"
Harry had to stop as cheers and applause rose from all his friends. He smiled
unable to help himself. He held up a hand and they went silent.
"It must be kept secret. All of what you have seen and heard here tonight. It's
imperative. I will be calling you all back here a week before the next moon. I
am also going to as you all to clean out your closets, we need clothing and
shoes mostly. But anything that you think we may need is welcome."
"Where are you putting them?" Parvati asked
"I turned the Black family manor into an orphanage. It's for wolves, run by
wolves and we have about 200. 20 changed. Now, Ginny gets to do her victory
dance. I get to nurse a bruised ego."
"How's the tailbone?" Ron asked
"As bruised if not more so then my ego thanks." Harry snapped
Everyone laughed until Harry showed the top of the bruise. Ginny bowed again
and took her shoes.
"Ron catch."
She then tossed her shoes to Ron, who promptly handed them to Hermione.
"I'm trying these on. They are cute."
Ginny laughed as Ron ended up holding shoes anyway. Harry knew that it was just
what they did. They would get more compliments on the girls shoes tonight then
they would. It was amazing what men did for the women they loved.
Ginny had Draco at one end of the dance floor and Harry at the other. Whatever
she had planned, it was going to be done her way. Then she put her hands on her
hips, Harry had hope.
"On second thought, lets just get the hell out of here. I have done something
no one else ever has. I'm good with that."
"I've been bested a lot here lately." Harry smirked
"But someone else is finally first." Ginny smirked
"I do NOT want to hear anymore!" Molly and Severus exclaimed
Harry was laughing so hard he could hardly stand. The implications if the
statement were not lost on anyone. They were either laughing with him or
starring at him in shock.
"Not quite. Come on before brains start to catch up."
Harry had Draco on one side Ginny on the other feeling very much at ease. He
held so many of their firsts it made him smile. Draco had taken his virginity,
Ginny had finally beat him. He kept getting bested, but that didn't bother him
too much. No, he wasn't going to think anymore. It would he his birthday in a
few hours and he was the luckiest man on the planet.
***** JUST A NOTE *****

Author's notes: Personal reflections
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Just a note
I'm writing this on an iPhone. I honestly have no idea how long the chapters
are until. I post them. It's pouring out of my head the way it is written. I
have a plot. It's forming up nicely, but these chapters are getting a bit out
of hand. LMAO. So I will try and do my best to get to the point quicker. I'm
just having way too much fun with personalities. I also realized that I messed
up the date of the full moon. Oops, my bad. When I realized it it was far too
late to go back and edit around it. The chapter would've been jacked up. So,
august in one go. Dumbledore and lucius. Oh fun times. I'm having way too much
fun with this.
Regards,
Paige Black
***** Chapter 8 : Ashes of the Past *****

Author's notes: Almost to Hogwarts
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Chapter 8 : Ashes of the Past
Harry sat alone at the sea side as the sun rose over the ocean. It was his 16
birthday and he had already lived thru and accomplished more then men 3 times
his age. Yet he had so many questions that he needed answers too and had no one
to turn to. He was so much more then any wizard alive and the magic was growing
still. He had a feeling that it wouldn't stop either.
~Harry, where are you love?~ Ginny called thru the link
~I've got a few things to do today. Meet me on the alley at 11 and we will get
school stuff. I just need some alone time.~
~Alright my love. You may want to talk to Merlin. He may be able to help.~
~Or point me where I need to go. Thanks honey. I love you, I'll check in.~
Harry sighed as Ginny's side of the link went quiet. She was back to sleep now,
wrapped around Draco. The thought made him smile. At first the triad had
terrified him, he was afraid they would make him choose between them, but they
hadn't. Harry and Ginny had already built a relationship. They had withstood so
much already and had remained standing. He loved her from the moment he saw her
and knew she would always be his.
Draco was something totally different. He was everything Harry had expected and
more; but he was the weakest link in the chain. Draco was the one who could
easily be taken out, easily used. Draco needed to be trained and quickly,
before Harry's fear of losing his dragon consumed him. Ginny was right, he
needed to be trained, quickly.
Then he thought about the role each of them played. Draco was the organizer. He
could make a time table for just about everything. He had teamed up with Ginny
and organized their home from top to bottom. Nothing was ever out of place and
everything could always be found. He also knew a great deal about child
rearing, a fact that still surprised Harry.
Ginny was mum. That was the only way he could describe it. The women was on top
of everything and kept everyone in line. She was the shoulder you could cry on,
the ear that would listen. She could pull together a quick meal or pack snacks
like a pro. And then look damn good doing it.
Harry was the multi tasker. He had his fingers in everything. No one did
anything without getting Harry's go ahead. It was different but that's just the
way it was.
Taking a sip of his coffee Harry looked out over the sea and tryed to ease his
troubled thoughts. It was no use, there was too much in his head and it started
to pound.
"Young man! Young man!"
Harry turned as an older gentlemen hobbled toward him. He quickly stood afraid
the man would fall over.
"You are on privet property."
"I had no idea I'm terribly sorry. Allow me to help you back and I will be on
my way. I was just looking for a place to clear my head."
The man studied him, making Harry a bit uncomfortable. It was something about
those blue eyes that had Harry thinking he may actually be able to see right
thru him. Then the man seemed to make a decision and gave a sort nod.
"Master Malfoy-Potter, you are everything they say you are and so much more.
Please do not flinch at my name, please. I am Patrick Dumbledore, Albus is my
great grandson and a shame to us all. I am 278, 3 days ago and am the eldest in
the clan. Please come inside and share coffee with me. I do say you seek
answers?"
"I do yes. I have extremely odd questions however, answers do not come easy."
"I will answer as many as I can. I like you. You have a beautiful soul,
brilliant and untouched by the life you have already led. Please put the kettle
on, set it however you like. The press is just there."
Harry helped the man into an armchair by the fire and did as he was asked. He
watched as old Patrick looked around and sighed.
"I was charged with secrets on my 21st year. Bound to me and me alone. The
texts are in that trunk there. I poured over them and thru them millions of
times, memorizing and taking them to heart. Albus was never meant for the
greatness that he so seeks. He is power hungry, darker then any other lord that
I have beheld. I was born in 1727, you could more then likely imagine."
Harry nodded and set the coffee tray down. He poured and made it to the wizards
liking without knowing how he knew. Patrick smiled.
"Because, child, I am apart of your story. Now, may I see the triad mark?"
Harry showed the mark on his hip without hesitation. Patrick sighed stunned
beyond words.
"There is a book on the other table, will you hand it to me please?"
Harry reached the book and handed it over. Patrick took the book then took
Harry's hands. He was admiring the rings that he had only ever heard about.
"I was told they were beautiful, they were all right. Those 6 rings were
crafted by Merlin himself. One set he kept with him, another went to the
Hollensworth family, one to the Sinclair family. The Sinclairs also held the
secretes of the staff and vault."
"Yes sir."
"The Dumbledores were charged with knowledge. This is a book of prophase, all
of them yours. 278 to be exact. More then 158 of them have already come to
pass. Inside that trunk are all of your answers. Inside this book are your
keys, your timeline, and your truth."
"More riddles and -"
"Life is nothing but riddles."
"Tell me why I am ok with my wife and my husband sleeping with each other?"
"Because you love them enough to allow it. That's what a true triad is all
about. Letting it all go and trusting them. I need to give you instructions on
how the 3 of you can totally share yourselves with one another. Then you will
take your trunk and be on your way. But this is the last day I will ever see."
"Why?"
"Because you arrived 5 years early. You envisioned a place where you could be
at peace. Your magic brought you to me. This is your thinking place. Merlin's
gift to you."
"I was happy with Ginny. We built our relationship. With Draco I couldn't help
it. I had let Ginny go and it about killed me. Then she had the answers. We all
fit perfectly together. We complete each other in ways that sometimes doesn't
make reason. They love each other as much as they love me."
"And that is truly beautiful. Draco will bare the first child, Ginny your
second."
"Ginny is -"
"No, she's bound. Quite tightly."
"Voldemort fathered a set of twins-"
"A gift. How many have you made your own?"
"4. Emilie Jane is 11. Paige Christine is 3 months. Liam and Laila are 2
months. I loved them as soon as I saw them."
"Something truly remarkable. And your wolf?"
"Papa?"
"Yes, and his mate. They will never have children of their own. They will come
thru you. You bring them into the world."
"I delivered Braylee and Maddox. I can't stand losing their mothers."
"Unwilling mothers Harrison. The cubs you give life are not meant. There will
be 4 more in the next two years. You will never carry a child, there is too
much magic."
"Can I remove Ginny's bond?"
"It will dissolve her 21st year. Allow it to do so on its own. She will carry
twins for Draco, 2 sets. She will carry only sons. Draco will only carry girls,
1 set of twins. And he will hate it every single time."
"That's Dray. Ginny will love it. When the twins turn 2 she'll be wanting
another one."
"The triad will not have a child for 5 years time."
Harry nodded and sipped his coffee thoughtfully. This man was his link to
everything and he was about to lose him. It was almost too much.
"Harrison, will you stay with me? I'm afraid."
"Don't be afraid Patrick, to the well organized mind death is but the next
great adventure."
"Merlin use to say that Im told. Where did you hear it?"
"Albus Dumbledore, I was 11 years old."
Patrick laughed. It was time for his final lesson. He was ready to go home.
***
Harry buried the man under the tree like he had requested. He crafted a
headstone and placed it at the head of the grave. It was only 9am and he had
learned that sometimes the greatest people in life are only there for a short
while. Patrick he would have loved like a grandfather if he had been given the
time.
When he walked back into the cottage, Harry felt a little lost. So he decided
to investigate the gift Merlin had built for him. It was a simple 2 bedroom one
bath cottage. The kitchen was big enough to prepare meals, with a dining table
off to one side. The second bedroom he would make his office, plans already
going thru his head.
As he sat down in the chair Patrick had passed in, he felt calm. This would be
the place his children were conceived. This would be the place where he found
all his answers. This was the place the triad would pass from this world into
the next. This was his place, the one he honestly needed.
A knock came to the door and Harry sighed. No one would be expecting him to be
here, but he stood and went to answer. Who he was met with was the last person
he ever wanted to see.
"Harry, why are you here?" Albus asked
"I've just finished laying Patrick to rest. I arrived early."
"I understand that this is a place of peace. May I come in and talk to you?"
"You have one hour. I'm taking my daughter school shopping today. I refuse to
miss it. After today you will no longer be allowed here without invitation.
This is my place. I need this place."
Albus nodded and stepped over the threshold. His wands flew from his pocket and
affixed themselves to the wall by the door. Harry shook his head, he'd have to
remember that Dumbledore walked around with more then one wand.
When they sat, tea service appeared beside Dumbledore. Wilbur was at it again
as a note appeared in Harry's lap. As if reading the mans mind again, coffee
service appeared beside him. Wilbur always knew.
"I had come to spend the day with Patrick. We could do fanatic things together
Harry. We could take over the Wizarding World. Be unstoppable."
"I am unstoppable. What you fail to understand is that I want this world safe.
I do not want fame and glory, I want peace and happiness. I want my children
safe. I want my brothers and sisters safe. I just want to live."
Albus scoffed and sipped his tea. The boy was stupid to think he was going to
let everything go that easy. He had plans and he intended to win. What he
didn't understand was that Harry would stop him every step of the way.
"I will a take my leave then."
"Yes please do. I have no desire to look at you any longer. I have an
overexcited 11 year old waiting for me anyhow. Good day."
Albus gave a slight mocking bow and headed to the door. As if it was an after
thought he turned.
"Who will be heading Hogwarts?"
"Me."
"You need-"
"To take my NEWTs and hold a mastery? I do. I'm a level 1 in defense and
potions."
"I see your really diving headlong in? Next thing I know your going to start
curing werewolves."
"I've already done that. I have 200 ready to go this moon. 20 last moon. Yes,
Remus was the first."
Albus had been joking. There was no cure, no way a 16 year old boy could have
broken everything down enough to actually cure it. But Harry was smirking at
him. He felt the information become a bound secret and fumed. He hadn't seen a
wand?!
"I'm not ready to go public yet you understand. I have a pack to protect. I am
doing this as quietly as possible, and would like to keep it that way."
"You are a pain in my ass! How could you be so callous?! I have-"
"Bound magic, killed, plotted, stolen, lied, and cheated wanting greatness. You
have created more hurt than Voldemort and did so very quietly. You created an
image of yourself to cement the illusion that you built. You are nothing more
then an average wizard starving for greatness and power. Good day Albus."
Harry then turned his back on the man, ending the conversation. After a minute
he heard the door to the cottage slam hard, he smirked. He loved showing the
man up and would continue to do so.
Looking around one last time, Harry smiled. He and Wilbur were going to have
fun decorating, this was his place and he planned to have it to his liking.
Glancing at the clock, Harry grinned. It was only half 9 meaning that he would
have plenty of time to run a few more errands. So far the day wasn't going so
bad.
***
Harry's first stop was Gringotts. He needed to at least see the founders vaults
before he started making more plans. He kept getting this nagging feeling that
it was extremely urgent that he get there by August 1st.
Shit there was a staff meeting August 1st. That's when it all started clicking.
The founders wanted to go home. Griphook met him and not a word was spoken as
he took Harry deep into Gringotts.
"The founders had one massive vault. So it's a one stop. Do you know what your
looking for?"
"I think they want to go home. Who knows I might find some more answers about
myself as well. See you in a bit then."
The door opened under his hand, then closed behind him. He stood in a kind of
reception area, 4 alcoves stood before him. Over each alcove was a painting of
the owner. It was a fantastic concept, one that he was seriously thinking
about.
Rowena Ravenclaw reminded him of his mother and ginny. However her eyes were
more almond shaped, and rich blue. Her hair was a deeper auburn color and fell
in soft waves to her waist. She was thin and tall, and beautiful.
Helga Hufflepuff was short and thin. Had razor straight golden blond hair just
past her shoulders and hazel eyes. Then she smiled at him. Her entire face lit
like the sun and Harry found himself smiling in return.
Godric Gryffindor was tall and sticky. Red hair framing a round face and square
jaw. He had warm chocolate brown eyes that studied him just as intensely as
Harry studied him.
Salazar Slytherin instently reminded him of Severus. He had shoulder length
wavy black hair and dark brown eyes. He was tall and slender, and elegant.
Harry wasn't sure what to think of him.
~And we get a young one. I see nothing so great.~
How the man had sneered in snake tongue Harry didn't know, but he smirked.
~Can he even cast a levitation charm? We are doomed if this is who we have been
woken for. Heir of All my boot.~
~Or you could know me before you judge me.~
Salazar sat with his mouth agape, embarrassed. Harry just smirked at him.
"My name is Harrison James Malfoy-Potter. Today is my 16th birthday. Yes, I am
the Heir of All."
There was shocked silence and Harry sighed. They were judging him, harshly. So
quickly he explained to them who he was and what he had done. It really was sad
that he had to go this far to just make then listen.
"Have you found the chamber?"
"Yes but I wasn't the first one. I killed it by the way. When I was 12 with
Gryffindors sword. I saved my wife's life that night and almost lost mine."
"Killed what? It was the entrance to my chambers. I had an extensive library
there."
"You didn't have a basilisk?"
"No. I have a runespore in stasis, in my vault. She is one of the last. 12?"
Harry nodded and went into a long winded explanation of his school life. The
founders just sat in shock as he just kept going. When he finished, he looked
down at his watch, he had to go.
"My daughter is going to kill me. We will be back."
Harry rushed out of the vault and back up to the surface. He had 15 minutes to
get to Ollivansers, he was just going to make it. As Harry came to a stop
Emilie ran into his arms. Merlin he loved being a dad.
"Lets go then Emi. Lots to get done. And I have a surprise, a big one."
Draco rolled his eyes as they stepped into the wand shop. That morning as they
had gone to get breakfast, Ginny looked at him strangely as he asked what time
they were meeting Emilie and Harry. She had assumed he wasn't going. He
smirked.
He watched as Dudley went first, Emilie being so nervous that she could hardly
stand still. After 15 minutes Dudley ended up with a Phenoix wand much like
Harry's only it was 15 3/4 inches and made of beech.
"I just am started using beech. That's the first one I've sold. Ms.Emilie, are
you ready dear? So much energy, I may have to make yours. Harry, I wonder, do
you have yours?"
Harry pulled his wand from his pocket and handed it over.
"The holly may not work however. Not with her energy. This Phenoix - is that
Phenoix. Ask him for a feather my dear."
"Hey Ulysses, can I please have a feather for my wand?"
They watched as Ulysses reached behind himself and pulled out a single feather.
When he placed it in her hand he dipped his head and shed a single tear.
"Wow. Thank you. I'll make sure I stop and bring you home a treat." Emilie
breathed
"Treat?" Draco asked
"There's this little place me and mum stop at after class. Ulysses likes the
tropical fruit salad and the seasonal fruit salad mixed, and oatmeal raisin
cookies. We share it, twice a week. It's good for him actually. I researched it
first."
Harry had been wondering how the Phenoix was looking so well. He hadn't had a
burning day in months, where before it was every 30 days. His plumage looked so
much better, he flew more, sang more, he even seemed to play. He was a totally
different bird.
"He was very very ill Daddy. I asked him why and he showed me. He was very
neglected, his diet was almost nothing, he too was controlled. So I fixed it. I
was going to ask if I could take him to Hogwarts."
"I think he'd like that very much. Why don't you make me a list of what you
need and we will make sure Ulysses is never ill again." Harry said gently still
in a bit of shock
"I'd like that. He sleeps in my bed too, sings me to sleep. He's my best
friend."
Ulysses snuggled around Emilie's head in a type of hug, the girl cuddled back.
Harry didn't know what to think, what to do. Ulysses had bound himself to him,
but had chosen his 11 year old daughter as his keeper. Most children her age
had a cat or an owl, or in few cases a toad or rat. Emilie Jane had a pet
Phenoix and he clearly loved her as much as she loved him.
"That is a very rare gift. That poor thing has been thru hell and back and I
dare sat he has found where he wants to be. Now-"
"The beech has called me. It's warm." Emilie said softly
Harry just laughed, needing to sit down. He was at a total loss.
"Ok, I'm ok." He assured everyone
"I too am in a state of shock Harry. She is quiet remarkable. When is your
birthday Emilie?"
"September 21st."
"This will be my gift to you. Now, go ahead and finish your shopping then come
see me."
"Thank you."
"You are most welcome."
Harry shook his head as Emily led them from the shop. They chose robes next, it
would take the longest and Harry needed time to process what had just happened.
There would be a Yule Ball and a costume party this year. Harry hated being
measured for robes and let Draco pick them. He would wear them when he had to
then stick them in the back of his closet. It was just the way it was.
As Emily was measured, he caught Ginny looking at battle robes and smiled.
"This one has me captivated. I want to try it on, but I don't know why." She
said softly
"Then try it on, perhaps then it will become clear. The color would look great
on you. Send Draco over please."
Ginny handed him the robes she had chosen and pulled the battle robes out. She
still looked confused as she mumbled to Draco and went to the dressing room.
"Close your eyes and feel. Then pick."
Draco closed his eyes and cleared his mind. Harry watched as he ran his hand
over the rack and pulled a set of robes. He too looked just as confused as
Ginny.
"Go try them. Hey guys, you too. Clear your mind and choose."
Ron and Hermione then went thru the same process. Harry already knew that his
robes were not there. His lay in a trunk in Merlin's vault, he'd be collecting
them this afternoon.
When Ginny walked out of the changing room his breath caught. The robes were
deep blue and pure silk. They fitted to the waist and were sleeveless. A row of
silver buttons on the right held it closed. They had a high collar and were
split from hip to the floor. Beneath was a black dragon hide catsuit complete
with knee high boots. He was at a loss for words.
"Wow." He whispered
Then Draco walked out and studied Ginny as Harry studied him. His were cut in
the same fashion, only were a silver gray color. Ron wore a blue like Ginny
only not nearly as dark and Hermione had chosen a dove gray color slightly
darker them Draco's.
"Holy shit. Get them fitted. Go." Harry said softly
They were his inner circle. The magic had chosen. Honestly, Harry wouldn't want
anyone else to fight beside him.
Books were taken care of, Harry had given his to his daughter. They had plenty
of quills and parchment. She had a pet. Potions was a stupid question. So Harry
decided that he'd take them all down to the vaults.
Merlin's came first and everyone was introduced. Emilie was so excited that she
literally bounced. Merlin had laughed and pointed Harry in the right direction.
He'd examine everything later and shank what he needed. The painting would be
delivered to the manor within the hour, Harry felt his excitement grow.
Then they went back to the founders vault. Harry was not dissatisfied with his
welcome.
"And he has returned with more children to aid him. Wonders of wonders."
Salazar smirked
"You are a right grumpy bastard Salazar, you know that." Harry returned
"Yes I do. Now, who have we here?"
"Emilie Malfoy-Potter sir. I start this year. They have me pegged for
Ravenclaw."
"I'm Hermione Weasley, and this is my husband Ron. Pleasure to meet all of you.
Wow."
"Ginerva Malfoy-Potter. I was a Weasley, Ron is my brother. Everyone calls me
Ginny."
"Draco Malfoy-Potter."
"The house of bad faith." Salazar smirked "Wonders. Something so beautiful
inside and out tarnished by one mans greed. You on the right path now. Stay
there."
"They'd have to kill me."
Salazar then smiled and gave a small nod. Harry could feel Emilie trying not to
bounce again. He needed to turn her loose.
"Do not touch anything. You look with your eyes, not with your hands. Most of
the questions you are going to have, the answer is I don't know. Clear?"
"Yes daddy."
Emilie ran off and went straight for Ravenclaws den. The women laughed at the
girls excitement and followed her. She would use the girl to help her father
gather what he needed.
Draco went into Slytherins den only to come right back out again.
"You go. The fucking thing has 3 bloody heads and is huge. She seems to be
guarding a nest." He snapped
"Draco doesn't care for snakes. Ron and Hermione went into Gryffindors. Why
don't you go see Helgas?"
Draco nodded and hurried off. Harry took a deep breath and slowly entered
Salazar's den. Yeah huge about covered it. The snake was 60 feet long and about
as big around as he was. It was an red orange color, it's 3 heads standing at
attention.
~It is time. Our eggs will now be safe. Take us as a gift young master. We have
waited a long time for you.~
Harry bowed an watched as the runespore moved away from the nest and coiled. A
few minutes later, she heaved her last breath. Harry sighed, that nearly made
him piss himself.
"Potions Harrison." Salazar said dryly
"I have only ever read about them, I have never seen one. It was overwhelming.
I'll send it to Dad. Hell this is awesome."
"She has 5 eggs."
Harry nodded and found a small chest to charm. This was amazing. Runespores had
been hunted and wiped out during the early 1900s. They were feared and prized
as potions ingredients. But these 5 babies would be treasured.
"Now each snake will lay 5 eggs each independently. Can you handle it?" Salazar
asked
"If I can't, I will come directly to you. She's beautiful."
Harry ran his hand over the snakes smooth body in wonder. He understood but he
didn't really understand how they were allowed to be wiped out. Calling a few
house elves, he gave them instructions knowing he could rely on them.
He then followed Salazar's instructions and started packing things up. As he
worked, they talked and talked and talked. Oh how he wanted to sit down and
just talk to all 5 of those who would become his mentors. He knew that he had
so much left to learn and honestly couldn't wait to get started.
When he finished, the elves collected the trunks he had packed. They then went
and checked on the others finding that they too had been put to work. Even
little Emilie looked like she needed a snack to perk her back up.
"Oh want a wonderful day. We will move the paintings as well. The trunks are in
the study, I have warded the door personally. Now, Miss.Emi has wilted. Off
with you lot." Wilbur grinned
Harry laughed and off they went. They ended up at the ice cream parlor, Emilie
tucked into Harry's side as they ate their treat. They didn't know that Rita
Skeeter had been trailing them since Emilie, Draco, and Ginny stepped onto the
alley. The story she was twisting was likely to set Harry off. Pity on her.
When they finished their ice creams they headed back to pick up Emilie's custom
wand. As soon as she picked it up a small smile appeared on her face. They all
understood how it felt to hold their first wands and smiled right along with
her. Then she smirked.
"Windgarm leviosa." She incanted calmly
With a swish and flick, the wand box rose into the air and hovered a foot off
the counter. They clapped, laughing to themselves.
"Well done! Watch out for this one Harry." Ollivanser laughed
"I'm really beginning to see that. Lets go get Ulysses that treat and get you
home." Harry laughed
Parental pride was something he was becoming well aquanauted with very quickly.
He hoped she never disappointed him, it would break his heart.
***
August 1st dawned hazy and yucky. Harry just wanted to get home to his family
and start decoding who he was. He needed answers. With Ginny wrapped firmly
around him and Draco on the other side, it wasn't likely that he'd be able to
get up any time soon. Then Draco rolled over and wrapped himself around him. He
was screwed now.
Thinking he may as well just get over it, Harry kissed Draco's forehead. He was
rewarded with a pair of sleepy gray blue eyes and smiled.
"Go back to sleep. The pair of you have me trapped." Harry whispered
"That was the point. I honestly just want to go home." Ginny said voice thick
with sleep
"Me too." The boys said together
They laughed, but no one moved. After the trip to the alley, they had taken
everyone home after explaining that they just wanted to be alone. No one had
protested or questioned. It was Harry's birthday after all. Everyone knew that
the time the triad was gifted with they made the most of.
They had dressed and had an early supper, receiving odd looks and stares as
they walked. Draco had Ginny tucked into his side while she held Harry's hand.
They didn't care what other people thought. What they didn't see was Skeeter
tailing behind them. She had gathered enough information for her article, so
she left them as they entered the restaurant.
When they returned to the room, they spent the remainder of Harry's birthday
wrapped around each other. In Harry's opinion it was the very best birthday he
had ever had.
A tapping sounded at the window making them all curse. Harry let it in and
watched as it landed in front of Draco. It was a news paper.
[Hi Harry, I spent my day following you around and was shocked. Happy reading.
Rita]
"Dray love, please read that. I'm thinking we are going to have a task today
that we can not ignore. We have been very public in the last few days." Harry
sighed
"Yeah she's calling you a pervert actually. Calling for inquiry from DCW about
the kids. Saying that there has to be a spell or potion involved. We can sit
down and draft a letter after breakfast. Each of us can tell our own sides. I
would like to use the family photo we have hanging. Lets make this one sting."
Draco sneered
"I agree." Ginny smirked
Harry nodded and started the shower. It was going to be a long day.
***
Emilie sat reading the paper fuming. She was a smart girl, she knew that the
reporter had implicated. She could also tell by the emotions pouring off they
her grandfathers that she wasn't alone in this one.
Finishing her eggs and toast, Emilie excused herself. She'd take her shower and
dress as she got her thoughts in order. She had a letter to write. Little did
she know that hers wouldn't be the only one.
***
The triad had sat down and composed their letters, each pouring their hearts
into it. The public was going to find out exactly who they were in no uncertain
terms. As they passed the letters to be read, Ulysses appeared holding several
more.
"Seems we are not alone in our outrage. Lets read and then we can head to the
prophet office. I want this countered as soon as possible. Dudley, Dad, Papa,
Emile, Mama Molly, Ron, Hermione, and Wilbur. Wow." Harry laughed.
Then a tapping sounded at the window. 3 owls came charging in as Harry flipped
the latch. It looked like the owls didn't care who they got to as long as it
was one of them.
"Mona." Ginny smirked
"Blythe." Draco laughed
"Good ole Gibbs. Oh this is going to be epic."
Harry sat down as coffee appeared on the table. He would seriously have to find
a way to thank his elf. As they read each letter, their resolve only tightened.
They were going to need the entire issue.
Ginny quickly collected pictures, smiling as she set them in a pile for the
boys to look at.
"I'm going to go pull my hair up. I'm ready when you are." She laughed
Harry sighed. He felt a migraine coming on.
***
Half hour later the triad stepped onto the alley. They were avoided like a
werewolf too close to the full moon. Harry jut shook his head as Ginny took his
hand and Draco wrapped himself around his arm.
"I need a nap and its only half 9." Draco whispered
"Or something." Harry replied
"We have the room till 6 tonight. After checking out I figured we could grab
dinner and have a walk. Something normal."
"We can do that, sounds nice actually. Lets get this over with. That nap keeps
sounding better. I'm just exhausted. Shit I have a staff meeting at noon."
Harry said as he pulled the door to the prophet open.
There stood Rita Skeeter in all her wretched glory. Harry was sickened by the
sight of her.
"What a surprise! Now -"
"You were warned Skeeter. I'm not playing any more of your games." Harry
snapped
"I haven't a clue what you are talking about Harry."
Harry pulled the news paper from his pocket and flung it at her.
"Horse shit. Every last word."
"What is going on here?"
Harry turned and crossed his arms. The man that now stood before him had to be
the editor. He was plain, chubby, and looked like he hadn't slept.
"Harry Malfoy-Potter. Rita and I really don't get along."
"What have you done now Rita? I have told you to leave this boy well alone
several times now."
"Read what's she's done and what we are here to correct." Draco said calmly
The man took the paper he was offered and read it quickly. By the time he was
finished he was red faced and fuming.
"This is not the story you turned in. Clear your office, your fired. I've had
just about enough of you. Harry, I will print anything you want without
question."
"Please read it first. We have photos as well." Ginny smiled
"Oh, photos. I said good day Rita."
"This isn't over Harry." Rita sneered
"No because I haven't been to the ministry yet. I have one more thing to do
this morning."
Rita's eyes went wide and she slowly backed away. Harry just smirked as they
were led into the editors office. Harry took note of the name on the door,
Charles Blythe, and smiled.
"Do you have a brother called William?"
"Twin brother yes. Why do you ask?"
Harry was grinning now as he sat down. The world was a very small place
sometimes.
"William is a family friend. He was one of our DCW workers in July. There is a
letter in there from him. He's in a few photos."
Charles nodded and quickly started to read. Harry watched the emotions on the
mans face shift rapidly as he read letter after letter. It looked promising.
There were 14 letters in total and just as many photos. Charles had an entire
issue that would more then likely sell out a triple printing. Pulling out his
wand the man amplified his voice.
"Stop the presses. Ms.Lovegood report to me please."
Harry looked at Ginny, who shrugged. They had no idea Luna was here. As soon as
she walked in she hugged Harry about the shoulders, then Ginny, but stopped
short on Draco. The pair regarded each other for a few seconds before Luna
stepped forward and hugged him too.
"I knew when I read the paper this morning I'd be seeing you. Is that it then?"
Luna smiled
"Yup. I need you and Nev at the manor tomorrow." Harry laughed
"Do I get baby cuddles?"
"With 5 infants at the manor I'm sure we can make that happen. Maddox isn't
even a week old yet." Ginny smirked
"We will be there. Supper time?"
Harry nodded trying not to laugh. Oh Charles looked like a gaping fish.
"Want me to tell whoever I bump into the same?"
"Yeah that would be fantastic." Draco laughed
"I'll get this to the presses then. See you."
When Luna closed the door, the triad lost it. Releasing the stress their has
been under, they went into hysterics. Charles watched and quickly came back to
himself. The 3 young people currently laughing in his office has accomplished
so much in a very short space of time. They were amazing.
"When your finished." He spoke loudly
"Sorry, I guess we needed that. Yes Luna is a friend of ours." Ginny sighed
"She's interning. I like her actually. She puts her own spin on everything.
She's a great writer. Colin and Dennis Creevy?"
"Two of the best photographers we've ever met. They did the photos that will be
printed." Harry stated
Charles nodded and thought for a few minutes.
"Full time spots then after Hogwarts and during summer? As needed now?"
"They would love that. Offer it at the end on summer though. We have plans.
Harry's club is out if shape and they need to be brought up to par." Draco said
"Understood. I -"
A knock came to the door cutting the man off. There stood Luna with the first
copy of the evening prophet in her hands.
"I thought you might want this. Those pictures are beautiful. Remind me to ask
Colin to do mine and Neville's we sign our contract next week. We finally
talked them into it."
"That's great. Congratulations. How long have you two been dateing?" Ginny
asked slightly confused
"2 years. You are not the only one capable of keeping a secret Gin."
They laughed as Luna handed the paper to Harry.
"I'll arrange everything. Im so happy for both of you. Where will you be
staying?" Harry smirked
"Not a clue as yet. I'm still trying to get over how incredibly happy I am."
"How about that 4 bedroom in Kent? It has 8 greenhouses already. Plenty of
space to set up a lab. Do we really need a house on Kent?" Ginny smirked
"No." The boys answered
"The house will be ready for you by the time you sign your contract."
Luna just stood there. They were giving them a house? Charles too was having a
hard time getting his brain to function. These kids were amazing, generous and
loving. Charles was beside himself.
"Really?" Luna whispered
"Yes." Harry said firmly
Before Harry could blink he had a lap full of sobbing Luna Lovegood. She then
pulled both Draco and Ginny into the hug. They returned it, not sure what else
to do.
"Oh you have no idea. Thank you so so very much." She cried
"We love you both. You are 2 of my closest friends. We take care of each other.
Now back to work with you. You have a JOB to keep now." Harry said
"I have a job?" Luna said pulling back
"You will be replacing Skeeter. You now have an office and the weekly salary to
go with it. If you see the Creevy brothers send them up. They will be at your
disposal." Charles grinned
Jumping up Luna did a happy dance before kissing Harry then Draco on the cheek.
"You three are amazing. I'm going back to work. Wow, wait till I tell Daddy.
Neville is going to have kittens."
She left them laughing and quickly went back to work. After 10 more minutes
they said their good byes and went on their way. Harry would send for the
paperwork to transfer the house, then write a letter about Rita. He had 2 1/
2 hours and he wasn't going to waste any of it.
***
Harry was running late. Ok so they hadn't wasted any time there just hasn't
been enough of it. He had left his spouses in bed, wanting to stay. But they
would still be there when he got back, he knew them. They were child free for
just a few more hours they would make the most of it.
When Harry entered the great hall he was out of breath. The staff was already
gathered and having their lunch. He felt like an idiot until Severus and Remus
ran in behind him.
"I'm so out of shape!" Remus panted
"I know the feeling! I need to start running again!" Harry replied
"I was never in shape! People actually enjoy this?!" Severus snapped
"When done right, it's not fun, but it's enjoyable. You start next week with
Draco. Both of you."
As they caught their breath the others starred. They were getting what the
family was all about full force. When they could breath again, greeting and
hugs were exchanged before they joined the table.
"Sorry we are late. No I have no excuse. Now, how is everyone?"
As lunch was had, summer stories were exchanged. Harry passed around the photos
that he kept in his wallet and gushed about Emilie's custom made wand. It
shocked them when he told them about the bond she had formed with the Phenoix.
Shocked further when he told them she would be bringing him to Hogwarts.
"She's a fantastic kid. I can't deny her Ulysses. He'd follow her here anyway.
When she told us about how he had been treated and how she researched how to
fix it, it shocked us all."
"I can't wait to meet her!" Flickwick said happily
"The charm was flawless. Hermione was there and she let her mouth hang open. It
was amazing. Yes Dad I now completely understand parental pride."
"It's a great feeling." Remus laughed
"Yeah it really is. Wilbur."
The elf popped up in front of him and crossed his arms behind his back. Harry
knew that it was his way of bowing and waiting for instruction.
"Will you please bring the paintings?"
"Of course. Would you like them here?"
"Please. I will set up stands. I will bring your mail as well."
"Thank you Wilbur."
Harry just shook his head as the elf went in his way. Everyone was starring at
him again. Harry smirked.
"Ok so he's my favorite. He's more family. I would truly be list without him.
Thank you Wilbur. You look tired."
"Maddox was up all night again. He won't settle for anyone. I took over around
midnight so Severus could sleep. He's still at it too. We can't get him to
stop. It's like Laila when she doesn't get her daddy fix."
"Bring him to me please."
"As you wish, you have been warned."
"I understand. Take the day, get some rest. A hot shower would do you good."
"Oh I agree. That sounds lovely. Hot shower, a cup of tea, and a lay in. Thank
you."
"Wilbur what would I do without you?"
"We will cross that bridge when it gets closer. I'm going to collect Maddox.
Miss.Ginny just gave me a set of flannel pajamas, yes that would be wonderful."
Harry was trying not to laugh, as was everyone else. The old elf was planing
the rest of his day out loud, it was hilarious. It was more funny because
Wilbur was a house elf gifted with a day off and he was PLANNING on enjoying
it.
Then he returned with the screaming infant and Harry stopped laughing. He came
straight around and set the baby bag down before passing the baby to Harry.
"Eli, what is the matter? Alright, that's enough."
They all watched as Harry rubbed small circles on the boys back whispering
soothingly. Slowly the baby calmed down, hiccuping. He had been quite upset,
now Harry had to figure out why.
"I just need-"
Wilbur held out the moby wrap with a raised eyebrow. He then helped Harry put
it on and tuck Maddox inside. The boy wanted to be held tight, he hadn't bonded
with either parent. Harry sighed.
"Well now that Maddox is content, on to business. -"
"How in the hell did you do that?" Severus demanded
"I will show you after the meeting. He is exhausted and so is everyone else.
For now, just let it be. I can hold my brother for awhile."
"Thank you." Severus sighed
Harry nodded and stepped down from the Dias to better address everyone.
"I am about to introduce 5 people that are going to help this school greatly.
Then I will go over my plans for the up coming year. As you all know I am The
Heir of All with all the bells that come with it. I have taken up the post as
headmaster to keep Hogwarts standing. I face more challenges then I know what
to do with and meet them head on. So, everyone, meet Merlin."
Harry uncovered the painting and watched as the shock registered.
"Well hello to you lot too then. You just couldn't help yourself, could you
grandson?"
"No grand dad I really couldn't. Who the hell is this? Oh, snarky pratt.
Salazar Slytherin."
"Watch it young one."
"I do you old fart. Godric Gryffindor."
"I really like you. Don't hold any punches."
"Just teasing, he knows it too. Rowena Ravenclaw."
"The great hall has been changed, I like it. Bring Emi to see me before the
sorting. She's very bright I like talking with her."
"I will. Helga Hufflepuff."
"I can't wait to have a walk about. I have missed this place. Call to Nora.
Bring her forth, she needs to see us as much as we need to see her."
Harry closed his eyes and called out to the spirt of Hogwarts. The staff
watched as a figure appeared at the doors of the great hall and ran down the
isle. She knelt in front of the paintings and wept.
"My child, why on earth are you crying?" Godric asked gently
"I have missed you all so very much. Those who made me. Even if it didn't go as
it might have."
"Allow me to explain. Nora is apart of each of us. She was created to be our
sole heir. When she came of age, the magic within her was too great. It was
killing her. So, she decided to become the heart of the castle. On her 18th
birthday, September 1st 1345 at exactly midnight, the castle and her magic
became one consuming her. That is why the start if term is September 1st. It
was the day that the castle awakened and was completed. We love our daughter
very much and we have missed you also." Salazar explained
Harry did a quick bit of math and realized that Hogwarts had been standing for
660 years. These walls had seen more students, impacted more lives, and seen
more evil then anyone could comprehend. It blew Harry's mind.
"This is My Lord? The one I have been waiting for?" Nora asked
"He is."
She nodded then seemed to notice the child on his chest. She turned into a
complete female and quickly walked forward.
"May I see? Please? I haven't seen a child in as long as I have been here.
Please?"
"This is my brother, Maddox."
Harry moved the wrap aside enough so Nora could get a good look. She melted.
"He is the youngest currently. Emilie is my eldest and she starts this year.
Paige is 3 months. Liam and Laila are 2 months. Braylee is a month. And Maddox
is about a week. Lots of babies Nora."
"He is just beautiful. I can't help myself. Can I cross and hold him? Just a
few minutes. Please?"
Harry looked over at Severus, who nodded dumbly. Harry then gave a nod and
watched as Nora became whole. He blinked rapidly.
"That was weird and killer all at the same time. Now he's been a right grump.
I'll take him if he gives you trouble."
Harry took Maddox out of the wrap and carefully handed him over. Maddox
snuggled in and smiled in his sleep. The child was content and so was Nora.
"He is so tiny! Oh this is amazing. Thank you so much. I have 660 years of pent
up energy, if you need, just call."
Harry nodded and let the women that was Hogwarts be a women. It was McGonagall
who broke the silence, still sounding like she was in a state of shock.
"I suggest that we try this meeting again at a later date. I need to have a lie
down I think. A shot of whiskey and a cup of strong tea. I'm getting to old for
this Harrison James."
"You lot tell me that all the time. How old is too old? Papa just turned 37. Oh
Dad you and Emi have the same birthday. September 21st."
"I know. Minerva is 75 October 10th." Severus smirked
"Thank you Severus. I'm old I get it."
"Patrick Dumbledore was 278 and he passed on my birthday. I was with him. He
was old. So unless you were born in 1727, your safe."
"1930. Patrick? You met him? Albus always said he was a crazy recluse. I never
bothered to ask about him."
"He was the keeper of my time line, my secretes, who I am. He was quite put off
by Albus."
"That would explain a lot. Albus wanted what he held."
"Yes, the tools in which to destroy me. Are all of his things still there?"
"Yes. I didn't know what you wanted done with them, so I decided to wait for
instructions." Nora said
"Start of term. Noon on the first. Here I'll take him, then we can discuss the
headmasters tower. Dad, Papa please join us."
The professors dispersed and left Harry to deal with the rest. As Nora got in
her last few minutes of cuddles, he decided where to hang the paintings. Merlin
went over the doors to the great hall and the founders at the head of their
house table. For now it would work. For now the house tables were there to
stay.
"We are ready when you are." Harry told Nora gently
"Thank you. I get to watch them grow, watch them become who they are meant to
be."
Harry smiled as she kissed Maddox softly and handed him back. The boy was sound
asleep, he had been held close by pure magic and found comfort in it. When
Harry had him tucked back in, they made their way thru the halls.
As they walked, Harry explained what he needed. Nora understood and smiled. She
hadn't had a headmaster like Harry since Salazar had passed. So was looking
forward to the changes.
*******
By the 15th the manor was full of casters learning the spell that made the
merger of wolf and man permanent. They had 2 days left until the wolf became
present and they could begin work.
Since he had everyone gathered in the house he stepped up training. At half 5
every morning they'd run and those who weren't use to it hated life. Draco was
starting to understand what Ginny had been put thru for years and started
admiring his wife all the more.
The DA was learning something that only Ginny, Ron, and Hermione had known;
Harry was a drill Sargent and a hard task master. What he said you did without
question. Draco was learning quickly and was managing to keep up.
Draco's 16th birthday would fall in the moon, much to his disappointment. Harry
and Ginny had plans however, and everyone knew about them but Draco. Ginny had
planned for the kids to go to her mothers early so they could have a small
party and presents with an early dinner before the moon. After was a totally
different story.
What Harry and Ginny had planned was a lot like his birthday only a little
better. They had sat down together and looked at sex toys, nothing over the
top, just a few things that would enhance the over all experience. Which ended
up with a quickie on the desk in Harry's study. The first of its kind.
All too soon it was time for the moon and as long as it wasn't full the kids
could stay home. It was when Harry went to get Emilie for supper the first
night of the moon cycle that he discovered she could cast his spell. She was in
the studio with the music turned way up, practicing. He watched and quickly
learned that the girl was a sponge. Anything she saw at least twice, she could
replicate. Shock would've been an understatement.
He continued to watch, calling Draco and Ginny thru the link. They had ran from
the dining room to the studio, then just starred. They shared their opinions
thru the link, made their choice. Then Harry turned off the sound system.
"Don't do that! That startled the wits out of me! How long were you there?"
"Long enough to know that your skilled enough and strong enough to join the
changing. You will not be here during the moon however. You can help with the
little ones." Harry said softly
"Thank you. I didn't want to disappoint you. You removed the tracker from my
wand, so I've been practicing. Our name alone inspires greatness, I'm scared I
won't be good enough." Emilie admitted softly
"Emi, you could be a squib and we would still love you. I was once told it is
our choices that define us. Instead of learning silly hexes to tease friends
with, you chose to take what you have already learned and put it into action.
Perhaps your not a Ravenclaw love, but a Slytherin like the rest of us. I'm not
disappointed in you, never in you. But in myself for not seeing you at all and
for that I'm sorry."
Emilie gave him a smile and shook her head. She was so use to hiding everything
that she did it without thinking.
"So, I'll make a deal with you. I'll stop hiding, something that is not going
to be easy for me; if you could just teach me. Which is exactly what you do.
That's what I need."
"Come on, dinner. No I didn't cook. You can help me tomorrow."
Emilie ran across the room and wrapped her Dad in a hug. The sorting hat would
tell her where she belonged.
***
Everyone looked at Harry funny as he set Emilie with a group of 5 young wolves.
She knelt and spoke to them, smiling reassuringly. They were all starting to
see what the triad saw when they looked at their eldest daughter, a gifted pure
soul.
"Can she cast this mate?" Seamus whispered to Harry
"I'm more confident in her then I am in you."
"Well put mate."
Harry nodded and quickly explained how it was going to go. They were doing as
many as they could tonight, but having all 200 wolves there and present was a
bit overwhelming. The caregives and the new Hogwarts students would be first.
They had all been turned over the last 5 years as Grayback and his pack went on
rampage. Their turning marks would remain, but the wolf within them would
become apart of them.
"Now, you all have your potion. You are to step up to a caster and drink. When
you feel yourself merge with the wolf, say merged and the spell will be cast. I
need you to then go to your left where the house elves have set up
refreshments. Are we ready?"
There was a massive 'Yes Sir' and it began. One by one the wolves stepped
forward and off to the left. They continued until casters started dropping off,
helped over to the refreshments table by the changed. That was the part that
Harry hadn't expected. The changed had stepped up and helped those that were
helping them, it was beautiful to watch.
After an hour Ron and Hermione were helped to the side, leaving only Harry,
Ginny, Draco, and to everyone's surprise Emilie. A women knelt behind her,
waiting for her to fall, watching out for the child willing to help them. When
Emilie wavered on her feet, the women reached and lifted her into her arms.
"That will do young one. Come have some hot chocolate and a cookie. You did
very well."
"Thank you."
Ginny and Draco were next, caught in the arms of Neville and Luna. Remus was
waiting behind Harry, knowing that it was only a matter of time before he too
dropped. He wasn't disappointed. With only one more spell cast then his
spouses, Harrys knees buckled and Remus caught him up.
"For someone in such good shape, Harrison James you are heavy." Remus laughed
"He eats like a horse Wolf. Set him down, he's just going to have to deal with
sugar."
Harry had a very strict eating plan when he was getting his body back into
shape. The same eating plan that everyone now lived by. No starches, no pasta,
no sugar, no fried, no gravy, nothing tinned. Everything was either home grown
or organic; grilled or steamed. Tons of water. The DA was taking it very well
so far, so were Draco and Emilie.
"Oh that is fantastic. Ok so sugar limited to coffee and tea. This is the best
cup of coffee I've had in 2 weeks. Papa, get a head count please. Dad, she
asleep?"
"Yes. That was amazing, it was almost like she was testing her limits. She
changed 12 on her own Harry."
"I need to call Eli in the morning. I want her levels checked. She's 11, that
should've been too much for her."
"We agree with you on that one. You carried Emilie over, may I ask your name?"
Draco said tiredly
"Gwen Lupin. We've all decided to take the name."
"May I ask why?" Remus asked
"Because for us, being what we are, this is the first true family we've had
since being turned. So, as we are changed we become something new. We've
decided that our name will become Lupin."
"That's a whole lot of Lupins." Seamus laughed "Sorry, that's one if my short
comings."
"It is however. I had no surname, I was born a wolf. So it will hyphenate, like
Malfoy-Potter. Packs are families, alpha- sorry Remus just has a very large
one. Miss.Ginny, I will help you get Emilie to bed. You don't look like you can
do it alone."
"Thank you Miss.Gwen that would be fantastic. I'm surprised- hi Ulysses. I know
it's half 10. I'm bringing her up now."
"She has a Phenoix?" Gwen asked
"He's bonded to Harry, but has fallen in love with Emilie. They are best
friends. Friends,"
Ginny looked around and smiled. She had an idea that she was going to run with.
Emilie didn't have any real friends.
"Hey girls, come here a second."
Harry watched as Ginny called the newly changed 11 year olds over. She was
doing the mum thing again, Harry just hoped it didn't back fire. But he agreed
that Emilie needed to spend time with girls her own age.
"Next Friday night you are all invited to a sleepover. I think that going into
Hogwarts together, friendships would be a good idea. How about it?"
"Really? Helena Paige-Lupin."
"Yes. We do have a point to prove as well. Thumbing our noses at laws and what
not."
"That's true. Zora Flint-Lupin, yes Marcus is my brother by blood. I was pushed
in front of him, 2 years ago. Male heirs and all."
"I thought you looked familiar. They just dumped you?"
"3 days later, after my first change."
Draco pulled the poor thing into his lap and held her close. She melted into
the comfort.
"I've missed hugs." She mumbled
That caught everyone's attention and very quickly children were pulled into
hugs. Harry ended up with Helena and the girl actually clung to him quite
desperately.
"Oh this is wonderful." She cried
"All any of you have to do is ask. Hugs are freely given in this house. I'm 16
and sometimes I just want someone to hold me too."
They stayed like that for a bit, just holding on to broken children. It broke
his heart that children could be treated in such a way. They were so innocent
and so full of life. Harry hoped that this would change their outlook on life
for the better.
"So boys how bout this. When the girls have their sleep over, us guys pull out
the wizard tents a camp out?" Harry laughed
"I lived in mine, but that actually sounds fun. Off in the field. Away from the
house. No girls to bug us." Remus mused
The boys laughed, seeing their Alpha act silly was something they were getting
use to.
"Ladies I do believe that was a challenge. So, us girls get the house. You boys
can have the tents." Ginny smirked "End of summer kind of thing."
"I think Harry can provide hot showers and good meals though. He will be
planing this for the next week!" Remus laughed
Harry sneered knowing the man was right. But it did sound like fun.
"How did we do Papa?"
"115 changed. I'm going to personally run spells tomorrow. Emi is still blowing
my mind."
"Thanks pa-paw." Emilie yawned "I did 15 total. The little ones and newly
turned were easy to merge. I'm tired though. I might sleep really late
tomorrow. Wild rice and scrambled eggs, why does that sound good? They don't go
together."
"Some things just work. Rice and eggs work. No training tomorrow, I want
everyone well rested. We have 85 more. I am so proud of you all, you rose to
the challenge and changed many lives tonight. Lu, will you be letting her go?"
Luna held a 3 old blond girl in her lap, Neville had her twin brother. They
children were sound asleep, snuggled in deep. Then Harry realized they were
Arya and Nicoli, the twins Severus and Remus had originally gone after.
"Harry, I can not have children. It is unsafe for me to do so. My body would
not be able to handle the stress. We have come to terms with that. No, we will
not be letting them go." Luna replied firmly
"Good to hear it. Draco, could you help them out? Yes I know about the stock
pile room you and Ginny set up. Good idea. Aren't you glad I combined our
school trust funds?"
"Yes because the statement comes to me and not you. Half the deliveries have
just missed you."
"Things come daily. Beds, blankets, pillows, diapers, clothing, shoes. I know
what it is, I just know why it's being done."
"It's a little exhausting. I never know what's coming till it gets here. She
handles the ordering, we both keep inventory. We have a project going. I'm
going to need your help in a few days."
Harry nodded as people started to head inside. He noticed that children were
heading off in groups with the older girls, he trusted them but put the elves
on watch anyhow. Everything was coming together and as exhausted as he was
Harry was truly happy.
*****
When the morning of the full moon dawned, they had no wolves that would change.
Maddox and Braylee had been first the night before and had been handled by
Harry personally. It made Harry happy to know everyone was now safe, happy, and
in their way to being whole.
As they came in from their run, they had a group waiting. Eli and Gibbs with
them. They had found another small pack and brought them straight in. They had
another 50 mostly women and children. And another expecting mother.
"I'm so sorry Draco. This always makes you all so busy." Gibbs sighed "The
ministry has been tracking them for months. They are sending an extermination
team this morning at 9 am."
"Gibbs I've excepted it. I will have plenty of birthdays, its tomorrow
actually. Now, what's going on here exactly?"
A man in ill fitting clothes stepped forward, he wads filthy and very unkept.
At that same moment Remus started down the stairs with Maddox in his arms.
"This is our Alpha. You will not attempt anything inside my home or when he's
holding my baby brother. This will be settled shortly, and it's first wolf
down. No one will die here, is that understood?" Harry said firmly
"Yes sir. We seek sanctuary."
Harry watched as the man knelt low at Remus' feet, submitting. Remus tapped his
foot gaining the mans attention. He sat back on his heels and kept his head
low.
"I know your pride is taking a hit, but please stand. Eli, get them registered.
Then we will see to showers and clothing. Breakfast is at 9, we have 2 1/
2 hours. Then we can explain everything to them."
Harry followed Remus into the kitchen and poured the man a cup of coffee.
"Thanks. This is getting slightly out of hand. I now head a pack of 250 son."
"Of changed wolves Papa."
"I know that. It's just a bit overwhelming."
"Yeah I know and Dray'a birthday in Sunday. The pack keeps on growing. How in
the hell do people know I'm offering sanctuary?"
"The orphanages are turning them away. Sending them here. We need more room."
Harry nodded and handed Remus a bottle. Maddox would go back to sleep shortly
and Remus would have time to see to things. It was getting a bit out of hand
and it was looking like another manor would need to be opened. 250 wolves.
Merlin.
When he went back out into the foyer, the man was bent down speaking roughly to
a 2 year old.
"Excuse me, what's the problem here?"
"She seems to think you can make it all better."
"I can. Tonight I will merge wolf and man. Has she been registered?"
"She's a born. They call her Daria. I'm Hector Paige."
"Do you know a Helena?"
"My daughter. I turned her. She was all I had. Then to save her I sent her to
an orphanage and ran."
"She'll be down shortly with my daughter Emilie. She has been changed. Gibbs
little ones?"
"Registered. That big guy too."
"Thanks mate. Gin, dray, help me with little ones. Hector, follow."
Ginny and Draco led everyone to the stock pile room. They quickly filled a
plastic laundry basket with everything they needed, the little ones would get
comfort items as well. They then went down the hall into the intake room. Ginny
and Draco would start with the youngest and then send them to Harry for lotion
and to be dressed. Hector was led into a shower room, he looked confused. He
had been given a bag of clothing, a towel and a bag of toiletries. He just
looked at Harry.
"Scrub, shave, teeth. You are part of the biggest pack in Britain now. Your
safe. You have a family. Take care of your needs." Harry said gently
"Thank you. Is it hot?"
"As you can stand it. Eli will be running physicals shortly. Go on."
"Medical care?"
"Hector, you are human. Go."
Hector nodded and closed the door. His mind was reeling, the man wanted to run;
but the wolf was at ease here. So he turned on the water and stripped out of
his rags. For the first time in the 10 years since he was turned, he felt hope.
Harry had everything laid out and in easy reach when children started coming
his way. The littlest ones giggling from their first real bath in a tub, making
Harry grin. Without all the dirt and muck they looked so much different. Then
they were lotioned and dressed. A few still needed diapers, but that had that
covered too.
"5 and 6. Harry find out how many can really scrub on their own." Ginny sighed
as she carried the youngest, 6 months, into the room.
"We are all 10 and 11. We can scrub. We need a really good scrub." A boy said
softly
"Come, I'll show you to showers then. Harry, get the little ones fed. This guy
needs a heavy bottle, he's tiny."
Harry nodded and collected little ones. They followed him down the back stairs
into the kitchen. The elves had already set out toast and juice, a bottle
sitting on the counter waiting. Harry put the boy in one of the swings, propped
the bottle and turned it on low. The boy smiled and drank greedily.
The toddlers all had sippy cups filled with juice, slices of warm buttered
toast being devoured in front of them. Harry watched sipping a cup of coffee
trying to wrap his head around it all.
"Good morning sir."
"Good morning Gwen. May I leave these little ones in your care? They arrived
this morning."
"Of course. As a former wolf, I can totally relate."
Harry smiled, hugging the women as he passed. Then he went to collect more to
be taken up stairs, meeting Draco in the foyer. Back to the stock pile room
they went, passing out what would be needed.
Ginny took over from there, giving instructions. Draco went to get her the cup
of requested coffee, knowing he'd put it into a charmed travel mug so she could
actually enjoy it.
"Hey," Harry called as they left the room
Draco turned and shook his head. He wasn't feeling like himself today. He just
wanted to go back to bed and wake up tomorrow. Harry smirked as he pulled him
into the stock room and warded the door.
"Harry,"
"I'm sorry. This was not the plan when Gin and I woke up this morning. I'm
still making you dinner, so what would you like?"
Draco shook his head and leaned into Harry's arms. He wanted to be held, the
kisses down his neck were a nice touch though.
"No idea. Your a really good cook love, it's hard to choose. I've missed you."
Harry then slid his hands up the back of Draco's shirt. He loved the way
Draco's body arched into his at his touch.
"Gin and I do have plans for you. But right now, it's just the pair of us."
"It is. Harry,"
Draco pulled back only to be taken into a deep kiss. He moaned into it, unable
to help himself. They were just so busy that they hardly had anytime for each
other. So when Harry pushed his pants down to his knees, Draco couldn't help
the trembling. Next his shirt was pulled over his head and dropped to the side.
"What's your plan love?" Draco whispered
"I'll figure it out."
Before Draco could respond he was kissed again as Harry's hands roamed. Harry
kissed his way down till he was sitting on his knees. Draco could only stare,
something about Harry on his knees always did it for him.
"I like your plan." Draco moaned
"I don't have one."
Draco arched as he was taken into wet heat. He arched and moaned as Harry's
mouth moved over him. He wanted this, needed it. But he wasn't going to last
very long.
"Do we have time? Please?"
Harry got the hint and stood. Draco turned as the spells hit him. He wanted-
that right there.
"Fuck,"
Harry's body pressed into his back as he panted.
"Fast?"
"Yes,"
Harry set a fast pace and all too soon both were cumming hard.
"Shit, Harry. All this waiting and we turn into minute men." Draco laughed
"I know, it's embarrassing. I can't wait till your birthday."
Draco I moaned again as Harry pulled out and cast a cleaning charm. With a long
deep kiss, they stepped out of the room and went in opposite directions. Harry
could tell that it was going to be a very long day. He wasn't looking forward
to it.
***
By nightfall, Emilie had talked her parents into letting her stay with the
other changed to celibate their first free moon. They would stand inside the
house and watch the last changing. It had to be done quickly as the moon rose
high. It was another flawless clear night and Harry focused on the task at
hand. They did adults first this time, turned they posed the most threat. Then
they quickly moved thru the children. But Hector was having problems, his wolf
was stronger then the man. Harry started to panic.
Remus had the man locked in a battle of wills. They had each other by the
biceps, heads together. They were growling at each other, teeth beard.
"How long?" Remus snapped
"10."
"32. I was 5. Merge the wolf. Control him."
"I never could."
"You can and you will. For Helena."
The man let out a sob and fought. Harry watched as the moon started to rise,
panic racing thru him. With a scream of pure rage the wolf slipped into the
mans grasp and he held tight.
"Merged! Fuck! Do it now!"
Both Harry and Severus hit the man with the spell and watched as the wolf tried
to break free. But the spell took hold and they merged. Hector fell to the
ground panting and sobbing as everything slid into place.
"You were a wolf for 32 years?" Hector asked
"Yes. Grayback got me on my 5th birthday. That son, is why I hate my birthday."
Harry nodded and gave Remus a one armed hug. He'd spend the rest of his life
making a big deal out of the mans day. Remus let out a howl as Harry took the
wards down. Ginny pulled out the video camera as changed wolves came out of the
house. The huddled together in groups, seeking comfort as they walked out into
the unknown.
They all sat on the lawn and looked up in wonder. The moon had risen. No one
turned, there was no pain, there was no rage, no fear. Then they started to
howl.
"Bloody hell!" Ron laughed
"Listen. They are being answered all around them. Wolves will be arriving
tomorrow, they didn't make it. We need to open another manor. We are not going
to have enough room. Infants can come here, 3 and under. Until everyone is
sorted out. We will worry about it tomorrow. There is so much that needs to be
done." Harry said softly
The others nodded and they watched totally captivated by change. Harry pulled
Draco into his arms and smiled as he watched. Sometimes he just wanted it to be
their family. Just them. But he had started this, this was his pack.
As they all became restless, the testing began. The DA were exhausted but
laughed as they watched. Harry had created a brand new spices and wolf men
didn't seem right.
"Harry. There are 5 packs at the edge of the wards. I'm going to take Hector in
the morning and register them. We are going to go now and get submittance.
Trying to cut a step out. Try to get a count."
"Be careful Papa. Co Alphas, your going to need help. You head them, teach
them, make the pack stronger. I need a coffee. We will be in our room, I need
some quiet."
"It's beautiful chaos though son. I'm sorry there's been so much."
"I started it. They now get to live."
Remus nodded and ran off with Hector. Next Emilie came running up with Gwen and
a bunch of other girls.
"Can I stay out?!" Emilie laughed
"Is that alright with you Gwen?" Draco asked
"It is. Then we can have pop corn and juice and laugh. Oh, this is wonderful.
This is my first moon."
Harry nodded and the girls ran off again. He was done. He wanted to go inside
and shut his brain off. He wasn't even sure if he was up for sex.
"Coffee, relax, bath. We can take it from there." Ginny said quietly
The boys nodded and bid everyone good night. Ginny agreed with the boys this
time, bath, sleep and a cuddle sounded like a good idea.
*******
Ginny and Draco watched Harry pace the backyard the morning of Draco's
birthday. He hadn't said anything about what he was planning, but they knew
something was going on. The afternoon before he had closed himself in the
kitchen with a group of 11 year old girls. There had been a lot of giggling and
shouts, then bowls in the refrigerator that you couldn't open or see into.
There was also layers of a cake that was yet to be assembled. They did know the
cake was red velvet, Draco's favorite.
"He's going to put in a pool. We are going to have a barbecue. An excuse to do
noting but sit around and talk to friends all day long." Draco smirked
"Eat until you make yourself sick."
"He's a genuine genius. This is what we all need. It's perfect. It's the
perfect birthday. Holy shit."
Harry then dug out the pool, 8 foot deep at its deepest, a foot at its
shallowest. It was a walk in with a gradual slope, the shallow end curving off
to the side to create a toddler pool. It was amazing that he had even done it.
With a few quick charms the pool was finished and he started on the deck.
Stones 6 foot out all the way around connected to the houses main deck where
Harry had constructed his outdoor kitchen.
Draco and Ginny stepped out onto the balcony to watch what else Harry had in
the works. He hadn't even been awake very long, pulling on running shorts and a
tee shirt as he rolled out of bed. Tables had been set up, awnings had been
pitched, and the pizza oven was going. They watched as tables began to set
themselves with nothing more then a thought.
"Good morning!" He called
"Good morning!" Came many laughing calls back
Draco and Ginny looked around and laughed. Most of the household was hanging
out second and third story windows watching as Harry worked.
"Happy Birthday Draco!" They called
"Thank you!" Draco laughed
"Breakfast! Inside!"
Everyone laughed as they pulled themselves back into windows. Harry sighed as
he looked into his now empty cup. That hadn't taken very long at all and from
the reaction he'd gotten everyone was really excited.
As Harry walked back into the house he went over the things he had to get done
that day. He needed to finish the cake. The elves were getting all the meat he
had trimmed and marinated the day before ready for the grill. His massive bowl
of dough was going through its second rise, he'd get the girls to help him in a
bit. He had a meeting with the new wolves at 11 and had already planed it so
brunch would be provided. A show of humanity.
Right now he needed more bloody coffee and to give the salads a stir. So he put
the kettle on and went about it. He didn't see Draco walk in, didn't feel him
thru the link. But the blond watched the man he so loved go about making his
day perfect. He waited until Harry set the press to steep before letting out a
small laugh.
"Shit! I'm all kinds of out there. Come here." Harry jumped
Draco went into Harry's arms and held on tight.
"I know. You haven't been quite yourself. We will figure it out love. It's what
we do."
Draco pulled back and was rewarded with a kiss.
"Thank you. Normally it's just me and mum. But from the looks of it you've made
it an all day event."
"I love you. I just want you happy. Happy Birthday."
"I love you too. Now come have breakfast with me and Ginny. After you've had
your meeting and have cooked you are going to sit down and relax with the rest
of us. Am I understood?"
"Yes my love."
Draco gave a nod and kissed Harry softly before turning to the press. Harry
stayed close, wrapping his arms around him and resting his cheek on his head.
Intimacy was so much deeper then just sex, it was about being together and
being content to just hold and be held. It's what had been missing over the
last month. They hadn't spent enough time together just being with each other.
Harry was going to change that, he had to or the foundations of their
relationship would start to crumble. He couldn't let that happen.
***
Harry sat in the grass waiting for the packs to step out of the woods around
the house. They were already late and Harry was starting to think they weren't
going to show up at all. Then the leaders stepped out of the trees, theirs
packs behind them. Again there were a lot of children and a slender women off
to the side of them. That sparked Harry's interest first.
"Remus Lupin-Snape?" A man asked
"I am. 32."
"Merrick Blane. 8."
"Ethan Hamble. 12."
"Thomas Sage. 15."
"Wilmington Tremble. 5."
"Laynora LaStarange. 18. I am not like my brothers. Please."
"Please have a seat. Excuse me just a moment." Harry said gently
The women that caught Harry's attention stood off to the side shaking. He
slowly approached her.
"She's deaf." Merrick informed
Harry nodded and called Ginny thru the link. He stopped a full foot from her
and held up his hands. Ginny had been teaching them sign since she told them
about it. Harry had picked it up very quickly and was now very glad for it. The
women nodded shortly and waited.
"You are safe here. I have sent for my wife and she will arrive shortly. Tell
me why your here?"
"I carry. 7 weeks."
"Will being with a women make it easier on you? Having your needs seen to by my
wife?"
"Yes, it would. I do not wish this. I can't make it stop."
"You carry a wolf, it won't. I'll leave you to Ginny then."
Harry turned as Ginny ran towards them. He was just so tired.
"Tend her please. She's 7 weeks. Get the story and we will go from there. I
need a vacation."
"Baby, we all do. Go on, I'll call you if I need you."
"Thanks honey. I love you."
"I love you too. Go on."
Harry nodded and went back to sit with the pack leaders. He was being studied
and hadn't realized it. His exhaustion showed on his face. He was slightly
withdrawn, hardly listening. Remus knew that Harry put everything he was into
everything he did and it was becoming his undoing.
"Son, your exhausted." He said gently
"I have to-"
"Young one, I promise you that these are negotiations to join. There will be no
fighting. We will follow the rules we are given. And we will agree to the terms
set before us." Merrick said gently
"If you go back up to the house you will be sucked into party stuff. So put
your head on my knee and have a lie down." Remus all but commanded
Harry sighed and lay down. Within second he was sound asleep.
"Let him be awhile. Is that for us?" Laynora asked
"It is. Have everyone eat and we will go up and have everyone bathed. While we
are all here I'm going to register you to our pack. I may be Alhpa, but even I
answer to Harry."
The pack leaders nodded and quickly called order. Remus was amazed, as a line
formed in front of him. Each wolf registered before heading off to eat. It was
the easiest registration that had ever taken place.
As he sit there watching Harry sleep, he wondered if he would ever be able to
thank him for everything that he had done.
***
Harry woke 3 hours later in his study. He was feeling slightly better and
stretched. He had so much to get done.
"All that's left honey is the cake. I've watched you enough to shock the entire
population of the house." Ginny smirked
Harry smiled as she knelt beside the couch he was laying on. She smelled of the
grill and wood smoke, she had been doing the cooking. Harry smiled at her as he
tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear.
"It's 1 now. I was hoping to tempt you into the shower. I smell."
"I can follow. Party starts in an hour. We have time. Bread and all love?"
"Yup. I know it's Draco's day. But I asked him if I could steal you. As I
understand it, you and he had a quickie yesterday in this very study."
Harry laughed. Yes, they had. But it had been Harry bent over the desk, not
Draco. With a smirk, Harry took Ginny's hand and they were gone.
When they appeared in the master bedroom the shower was already going. They
came together in a frenzy, Harry hardly remembering to put up the privacy
wards. By the time they hit the bathroom they had rid themselves of their
clothing and stepped into the shower.
Ginny found herself against the shower wall, Harry's mouth hot on hers. Wanting
badly, she reached down and angled him into her.
"God, we wait too long." She moaned as he sank deep
"We do. So good, I've missed you."
"So have I."
Diving into another deep kiss, Harry began a fast pace. He loved the sounds she
made, the way she moved with him. He loved the way she felt, made him feel. He
loved her beyond reason, and always would.
Clinging to each other desperately, they came hard with a shout.
"I needed that." They said with a laugh.
"Lets wash, then I get to spend the rest of the day driving you boys crazy with
my bathing suit."
Harry laughed and kissed her again, long and slow.
"I will never tire of that. Your already clean go before we both get
distracted."
"Alright, alright."
Harry stepped out of the shower and cast a quick drying charm. He then pulled
on a tee shirt with the sleeves cut off and a pair of gym shorts, before
stretching out across the bed to wait. Then he had a thought.
Getting up again, Harry pulled the box out that had been hidden under the bed.
He finally opened it. He needed to get things ready, knowing that there
wouldn't be time later. Quickly he pulled toys out of their packaging and
stuffed them under the pillows in the center of the bed. Then he found what he
was looking for and smirked.
"What are you on about?" Ginny laughed as she came out of the bathroom
"I'm going to show you. Come lay down. We have some time."
Ginny complied and watched Harry put up a few more wards. Then she saw it, the
little vibrator she had picked out. He kissed her softly as he reached down,
then she arched.
"Holy shit!"
"Quite."
Harry watched as she came completely unglued, arching and moaning. He kissed
her just to feel what she felt. The intensity was driving him crazy as she
turned into him, putting her leg over his hip.
"Oh my God. Harry, more."
"That good."
"Fuck! Please."
Harry put her hand in place and stood. Quickly he positioned himself behind
her, holding her knee. She moaned as he entered her in one smooth stroke. She
came twice before Harry came with a shout.
"I could feel that."
Ginny held up the small purple vibrator and grinned. Harry grinned too knowing
it would be used plenty. After a quick cleaning charm, Ginny stood and made her
way into the closet. She returned minutes later holding her bathing suit up.
"Clips please. Thank you."
"I hope Draco reacts as well as you did."
"Oh he has his moments, I'm not worried at all. Come on, I want your opinion on
how I did. It was actually very easy."
Harry laughed and sling his arms around her shoulders. He had a cake to finish
and he needed coffee. Then he saw what Ginny had been up to and just stood
there a minute.
"The bread is there under a warming charm and the meat is on two sheet pans in
the oven. Dudley did the washing up while I cooked. The girls helped with the
bread." Ginny explained
"Wow. I'm impressed. Thank you."
Harry kissed her again softly before pulling things out to finish the cake.
They had about 20 minutes before the party officially started. If he hadn't
desperately needed the nap he would've cursed Remus seven ways from Sunday. But
he felt a little better and he was greatful.
"Everyone's actually here. They've been playing football out back." Ginny
laughed
"Go open the pool. I still can't figure out how to do ice cream and not have
chaos."
"You mention it to your wife. I'll be back."
Harry had no idea what she was on about but had a feeling he was going to find
out. By the time she returned the cake was assembled and he was getting ready
to frost it. The women had a laundry basket of muliti colored little bowls.
"The Internet is a beautiful thing. Take and toss snack cups with lids. I have
4oz and 8oz. Will these work?"
"Yes. Could-"
"Yes honey I will fill the bowls. So, talk to me."
Harry smiled as Ginny started to pre scoop ice cream, she just wanted some of
his time and didn't care how she got it. So he started to vent some of the
things that were bothering him, pulling Draco into the conversation thru the
link. It made him feel lighter letting it all go, getting their feed back. They
all shared the same fears and now had a plan to come back together.
"Done. Lets go join the party for a bit, we can bring food out later." Harry
said aloud
Ginny smiled and placed the ice cream under a charm. Draco was saving them a
seat that overlooked the pool. It was the hammock under its own umbrella, Harry
grinned.
"I'll sit in the middle since I'm the one having issues." He laughed
"Ginny and I have plenty of time together. You are just always busy. Hopefully
that will start calming down now." Draco smirked
Harry shook his head as he and Ginny sat down. They watched the kids play in
the pool. They continued their conversation over the link, ignoring everyone
without really meaning to.
"Harrison James!!" Hermione finally screamed
"Sorry. What's the matter?"
"You 3 have been sitting there silent for nearly 3 hours! We almost gave up! We
are hungry!"
Hermione was standing there dripping wet in a bikini, Harry smirked and did his
best not to laugh. Even with her hands on her hips and scowl on her face it
lost its whole effect.
"We've been talking. Guys, come give me a hand please? Mi, I love you but the
bikini makes it lose effect."
"Be that as it may, I look good."
Harry lost it as she turned and marched off. Ginny led the way into the kitchen
and started pulling bowls out of the fridge as Draco and Harry reached down
serving bowls.
"Gin, have anything else in your bag of tricks? I really don't want my plates
broken."
"I do. You guys do this and I will be right back."
Harry and Draco went to work filling serving bowls and platters; getting
everything ready to go out. Somehow word had spread and several members of the
DA came in and helped carry food out. Harry was greatful, he didn't feel right.
"Dray, baby I don't feel well. I think I'm about to go thru a change. When I
walk off get everyone in the house. I don't know how far I'll make it before it
happens and I don't want anyone hurt."
"I will. All of you will change."
"Yeah. Why today? Why not tomorrow?"
Draco shrugged and sank into his arms. When Ginny joined them, she too became
part of the hug. Things were going to really change now, Harry just hoped the
growth wasn't so extreme that he towered over everyone.
"Come on, you guys eat Im going to wait. My stomach is rolling. None of the
books warned about this. I need to sit."
Dishes were levitated out and they were basically bum rushed. Harry just shook
his head as an impatient line formed. Everyone was apparently starving, but
swimming and being outside did that.
He sat as trying not to be sick as word spread. Draco and Ginny were being
smart and enlisting as much help as they could get. He was scared, terrified.
His magic had never grown like this before, he had no idea what to expect.
"I'm going. I can feel it. I'm starting to feel like I'm on fire."
"We've got it. Go on, I love you." Draco said softly
"I love you too." Ginny sighed
"I love you both. Yeah, it's time."
Everyone watched as Harry stood and slowly made his way out into the yard. They
moved inside without yelling or shouting, wanting to see what was going to
happen. They pressed themselves against windows as a select few made their way
to the roof. Remus, Eli, Severus, Gibbs, Draco, and Ginny watched as Harry just
made it past the pool and dropped to the grass. It was then that Draco cast the
strongest protective bubble he could think of around them.
Light enveloped Harry's prone form and he began to scream. They watched as the
magic grew, changing his entire body. He bulked up slightly, he became taller,
his hair grew out. Then it stopped and he rolled to the side. He lay there
panting, eyes tightly shut, trying to regain his wits.
~I want my dad. I need my dad. Holy fuck that hurt.~ Harry sent thru the link
"He's asked for you Dad. Take Eli, he said it really fucking hurt." Draco said
softly
Severus and Eli wasted no time and ran. People moved out of the way as the back
doors opened and they rushed thru them. Severus dropped to Harry's side without
hesitation.
"Alright son. What the hell was that?" He said gently
He gently pulled Harry up so he was leaning back against his chest. The boy was
burning up and shivering all at the same time, his eyes where still shut tight,
and his breathing was still labored. Severus looked up at Eli and nodded. The
Healer casts several charms very quickly and waited for the results.
"He's healthy, duh. His magic just increased by half. He's 6'2 and needs to
gain about 30 pounds for his height. Harry, mate, alright?" Eli said
"Getting there."
Harry finally opened his eyes and sighed. He reached up and pulled his glasses
from his face and handed them to Eli.
"Don't need those bloody things anymore. I feel feverish. Would the pool help
this settle? I need to cool off."
"I don't see how it would hurt." Eli laughed "Nothing in your pockets?"
"No pockets. I'm gunna talk the Ginny and Draco about putting you on retainer.
It would be so much easier."
"Yeah I might actually have time to get a life. I'm 32 and all I do is work. I
pay rent to have a place to keep my stuff." Eli laughed
"Then just move in here. Give me about a week. Help me to the pool. You know I
couldn't swim until the second task. I was forced to learn very quickly."
They helped him to the edge of the pool and watched as he stepped out and fell
in. There was actually steam rising off the water where he had dropped in. He
stayed under until the need to breath became overwhelming, then he shot to the
surface.
"That's better. Everyone can come out now. I think I scared the shit out of
everyone."
"You think. Come, I'll help you back to your seat." Severus laughed
Harry nodded as Severus and Eli pulled him out of the pool. People started
coming out of the house as they put Harry into his seat. It was Emilie who got
to him first, curling up in her Daddy's lap and hanging on tight. Harry
returned the embrace just as desperately.
"I'm alright Emi. Just magic growing." He whispered
"But your my Dad. It was terrifying. You feel different. Stronger. You need to
talk to Lena. It's important."
Harry nodded as she pulled back. Emilie smiled and kissed his cheek before
going to join her friends again. His stomach grumbled and he realized he hadn't
eaten that day.
"And she said I was crazy when I went to get you a plate." Draco laughed "Eat,
then I want to see. It is my birthday after all."
Harry laughed as they made plans to meet in the study. Ginny had done a
fantastic job on the grill and the pizza oven. But he was so hungry he wasn't
really paying attention to what he was actually eating.
When Harry had finished, he watched as Ginny and Draco went about collecting
plates. It really was a good plan seeing how Draco was a neat freak and it was
starting to drive him nuts. When they went into the house, Harry stood and made
his way to the open double doors. Ron was on to them.
"Where you going mate?" He asked slyly.
"I got to piss why?"
Ron just winked at him and smirked. Harry just shook his head, Ron was just too
observant for his own good. When he entered the study, they were waiting for
him so he warded the door tight.
"No glasses." Draco smirked
"No, I can see perfectly fine without them."
Ginny walked forward, ever the bold one, and pulled his shirt over his head.
The magic had enhanced what was already there and Ginny smirked.
"Damn."
Harry just shrugged. Inside he was laughing, the DA was going to hate this one.
They complained daily about the work outs, but what they weren't going to
understand was that Harry had put alot of work in. He had spent years building
himself up, countless hours in training. His magic had just taken the work out
of it.
"It's going to take me years to get there." Draco smirked
"Yeah, it's going to piss a lot of people off. Gin, now would not be the time."
"Can't help it. Ok, hands off."
Harry laughed as she pulled back and put her hands behind her back.
"I gotta remember that. Alright. Lets go back before anyone notices we are
missing."
The boys nodded and went back our the way they came in. When Harry sat back
down, he expected Draco and Ginny to join him but he was dissapointed. They
moved thru the party, collecting plates and chatting. They'd be making a
dissaperance if they sat together now, Harry smirked. Couldn't people start
going home already?
Then he spied Helena sitting off to the side. Alarm bells started to go off in
his head as he stood and went over to her. This was not the child he had gotten
to know over the last 2 weeks. Whatever was going on Emilie knew about, that
part scared him.
"May I sit?" Harry asked gently
"You may. Uncle Harry, make my dad go away." Helena said very softly
"I can cast all the spells and know it all. Lena, tell me why."
"I don't want him to hurt me anymore. If I were you I'd check the kids in his
pack. If he's hurt anyone else, I want him dead. He didn't give me up, I ran.
And I had just arrived at the orphanage. For over a year and a half I hid, I
ran out of resources."
"I'm going to take care of it. Dad, Lena's going to need a family. You talk to
her while I go talk to Papa. We've got a rather large problem that needs to be
dealt with."
"What's the matter Lena, talk to me." Severus said gently
Harry went in search of Remus and the other alphas. Lucky for him they were all
together talking. Hector looked as confused as everyone else as Harry
approached, it wasn't like him. Harry normally went thru Remus to call them
together, something wasn't right.
"Excuse me, but I would like to speak with you all if you don't mind." He said
softly
"Of course. The study?" Remus answered
"Yes."
Remus nodded and stood to follow giving the other alphas no choice. Harry felt
his skin crawl as Hector stood too close. He couldn't wait to get inside the
room and get rid of the man. The penalty among packs for child rape was death,
especially if it was your own child.
"Please this won't take long. Hector, I'm removing Lena from your custody.
Don't ask me why, you know why."
The man sneered at him crossing his arms over his chest.
"And you have that right?"
"I do. She's with Severus right now. As far as I know the name change should
appear shortly and you will have no say. I granted you a gift and you went on
to destroy your own daughter. How many others have you hurt? She ran from you
and I put her back into your hands. How can I ask her to forgive me for that?"
There was silence and Harry could see the pack passing glances and nodding in
agreement. This would be Hector's last day.
"I leave you to the mercy of your pack. It is their right. I'm going to check
on my sister. Excuse me."
Harry stepped out of the room and nearly punched the door. How could anyone
hurt a child?! Taking a deep breath, Harry attempted to calm down before
rejoining the party.
As he stepped out the back door, he started looking for Helena and sent a
message over the link. Severus was holding the girl on his hip walking back and
forth in the grass. Helena was talking a mile a minute, tears running down her
face. She was safe and she was unloading. Harry would let them be, right now
Severus was what she needed right now.
"What are they going to do?" Draco asked thru clenched teeth
"As far as I know he will be taken into the woods and be killed."
"Good. Go check on him. He's just been pacing like that. He's truly angry."
Ginny said tightly
"We all are. Emi, can Lena stay with you?"
"Yeah. She tell you?"
Harry nodded and headed off to talk to Severus and Helena. As he approached
Severus asked her into the Lupin-Snape's. Helena nodded with a smile, she was
now their eldest.
"And we are even going to Hogwarts. Your brother,"
Helena giggled as she reached for Harry.
"A real family!"
"Yes. You will be rooming with Emilie. Gin will have your room ready by
Christmas. You got your wish. At sun set."
"Harry, that's now." Helena said softly
"Go up and change with Emilie. I'm getting everyone out of the pool. Then we
will have cake, ice cream, and presents."
"Thank you."
Helena hugged Harry tightly around the neck and ran to find Emilie. They would
run the whole way, giggling like mad. They knew better then to run thru the
manor, but there was no one there to get them in trouble.
When Harry had found out the Hector was Helena's father he had been happy. It
had been another family reunited, unfortunately it was already badly broken.
He'd get the details later after the deed was done. But he wasn't sure if he
wanted them.
The kids had been sent inside to put on their pajamas before cake and ice
cream. They had spent the day being silly kids and Harry knew even with the
sugar they were going to drop quick.
Thankfully the children were still in the house when Hector was led out of it
by the pack. Remus led them looking more enraged then Harry could remember.
Harry still couldn't understand it, didn't want to. Helena was a great kid and
hopefully now she got the life she deserved.
They watched as the monster was led away, never to be seen again. No one really
had time to process what they had witnessed as the kids came running back out
of the house. Somehow they were all freshly bathed and in their pajamas. They
gathered in front of the triads seat laughing with each other. It was a stark
contrast to the children they had brought into their world just a few months
ago. Draco couldn't help but smile.
"Presents!!" They shouted
Harry laughed as presents were brought over. Harry sat on one side, Ginny on
the other, Draco in the middle; everyone laughed as they wrapped him in a hug
and kissed him on the cheek. Draco wasn't big on PDA and turned bright red.
"Thanks. Alright let do this. I don't think I've ever seen so many presents
with my name on." He laughed
"Me either!" Narcissa laughed
Everyone laughed again as presents were quickly opened. Ginny had wisely
brought out a laundry basket to keep things in. There was a wide array of
things and Harry head was spinning with it all. Draco was beside himself as he
opened gifts from almost everyone in attendance, even the elves had gotten him
a present. A silver bangle of a dragon in flight, Draco put it on without
hesitation. It glowed then sank into his skin becoming a tattoo.
"Not to worry. It's just a tattoo. You are a dragon now in flight. I picked it
because it reminded me of you. Strong, beautiful, and finally able to fly."
Wilbur explained
Draco had no words as he starred down at the dragon now wrapped around his
right wrist.
"I love you Wilbur. Thank you." Draco finally said softly
Wilbur came forward and hugged Draco tightly.
"You are one of a kind. I love you too my friend, very much. This family means
a great deal to me and always will. Now, I believe Miss.Emilie and Miss.Lena
want to show off watch they've been learning in class."
"Lena started classes after her change. She's Emilie's best friend, they dance
better together. What are you dancing?" Ginny said
"We wanted you to dance with us. Your the one who taught it to us." Helena
laughed
"The new one?"
"Yeah we learn the complicated stuff from you. How do you think we made the
fall duets? We audition with what you teach us." Emilie smirked
"How very Slytherin my dear daughter. You lot planned this. Thank you Rosie."
Ginny laughed as she pulled her sneakers on her feet. Harry knew the dance they
were talking about. He would time it right so he could sit and watch under his
invisibility cloak. He could watch them for hours amazed that they learned so
quickly.
"To have you know I watch the music video over and over and over. I had to fill
in gaps. It took me months to work out and the pair of you learned it in 2
weeks."
"We learn quickly Gin." Helena laughed
Ginny smirked as she stood. This was another can of worms these girls were
dipping into. This was a different kind of dancing and her mother was going to
have a heart attack.
"Got it cued?"
"Yeah."
"It's Ciara, Got Me Good. Go ahead."
Draco laughed as the music started. He'd watched Ginny learn this one and
understood her frustration. As he watched, he was not only amazed that the
girls were keeping up but that they hadn't messed up. By the end of the song
they were grinning and laughing.
"Damn I need a new dance now! I've been bested by 11 year olds!" Ginny laughed
The girls just shrugged and smirked. But Ginny wasn't finished.
"Or the pass that kicked my butt for 6 months. It took you what 3 days?"
Harry then stood more then a little confused.
"They can pull the pass?" He ask
"Yeah. Watch. Ready Lena?"
The girl nodded and smirked right along with her. Harry watched as the girls
started the pass praying no one got hurt. They landed it with Ginny's extra
rotation.
"Ok. So who wants cake? I have to process that one." Harry said in awe
"Before we move, while I have every one in one spot. I need to say a few
things. Then we have wolves to change."
"It's been decided that they will wait until the next moon. It's already past
and we can all see your exhaustion. Besides, it's your birthday." Remus smirked
Draco nodded as everyone sat down and gave him their full attention. They had
come to know that Draco was a man of few words, but when he spoke he meant
every last one.
"I know when I married Harry everyone was like 'where in the hell did that come
from?' I never hated him, I just couldn't grasp what I wanted and that's what
my problem was. Then Voldemort happened and when I nearly died, it made me
realize that life was far too short to live in denial. So I woke the next day
and after the gang and figuring out where in the hell I was and what happened,
I asked him what he wanted. Talk about mixed signals, drive me nuts I swear.
Still drives me nuts."
"I know the feeling!" Ginny snapped
Everyone laughed and was starting to see the point.
"I always wanted him and with a simple question I was handed the world. Then
there was the lot of you. That happened quicker then I thought it would. It's
like you did it because it made Harry happy. The contract was something we both
wanted, but it also fulfilled a prophecy. Did you ever find it?"
"Yes it was the first in the book. 'Winding paths never to cross will merge at
the end. One will be broken, one still unaware, will find comfort they have
never had. The Heir of All will rise, with bad faith at his side. And will
change the world with an unbreaking tide.' That's it, the next one talked about
Ginny making us one. I left it out for you."
"We don't touch your office unless your in it. When you get going it can become
a right mess. It's an old pureblood rule."
"I'll give it to you personally. Next time say something."
Draco nodded and sighed.
"This is the first real family I have ever been apart of. I have never felt
more loved in my entire life. So thank you for taking the time to know me. It's
amazing to finally feel like I belong."
"So this is the real you? Not the sarcastic, self absorbed, pompous, stuck up,
rude, -"
"Seamus, your pushing it." Draco laughed
"Alright, cake then you lot can clear off so we can regain our sanity!" Ginny
smirked
They all laughed as they moved in a group. Happy Birthday was sung, cake was
eaten, and Draco found himself given more hugs then he had ever revived in his
entire life. It had been the best birthday he had ever had and as the last
person went thru the floo he was truly happy.
***** Chapter 9: The Cottage *****

Author's notes: A place that's ours
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Chapter 9: The Cottage
Harry quickly excused himself as cake and ice cream was passed out. He had a
plan and he was running with it. Severus and Remus would be keeping an ear on
infants, while Molly stayed in the guest room next door. Gwen was with the 11
year olds closed up in Emilie's room. He'd be asking her to become the nanny
soon, she was fabulous with all the children. Eli would be moving in next week
as well. The man was all too happy to become their personal healer.
As he quickly packed an overnight bag he ran over his mental check list so his
didn't forget anything. He was nervous, afraid of being laughed at nervous. So
he decided to take a quick shower trying to take the edge off.
Merlin's cabin wasn't like the hotel, not in the slightest. But it had a great
view, no one knew where it was, and he didn't have to worry about privacy
wards. They needed this time together, not just for sex, for the relationship
as a whole.
When he returned down stairs he found Dudley at the sink talking with the house
elves. They were cleaning as he washed dishes.
"Hey mate." Dudley greeted
"Ok I get it, your allowance isn't high enough." Harry laughed
"It's not really, but I'm just not ready to go to my room yet. I like the
elves. Then I figured I'd swim. I'm not sure yet."
"Tell someone first. It's been a crazy few weeks. I might even sleep in."
"Where are you going?"
"Merlin's cottage. You are the first person I've told so keep it to yourself.
It's got an amazing view."
"Sounds pretty privet."
"That brother dear is the whole point. Well no time like the present."
Dudley laughed as Harry left the room. He had no idea how Harry knelt
everything straight in his head. Sometimes the migraines his brother suffered
made alot of sense with the life he led. But he would worry about it later,
right now he had dishes to wash.
Harry watched as kids hugged Draco tight wishing him a happy birthday before
going thru the floo. Draco just seemed to have a connection with kids that no
one really understood, yet they didn't question it either. The blond was found
most afternoons in the playroom surrounded by kids and Harry knew Draco loved
it as much as the kids did.
As the last pair went thru the floo, Draco stood from his spot on the floor and
sighed.
"I'm going to miss them." He said softly
"But we are having another party in 2 weeks. School trunks will be sent to
Hogwarts the night before and everyone will go to the station together. Gins
birthday will be alot like yours." Harry laughed
"So, where are we going?"
"Who said we were going -"
Ginny just gave him a look that said 'Really? I'm not stupid.' shutting Harry
up. He was busted and knew it.
"Right. Merlin's cottage. I've set everything up so I'm ready when you are."
They just starred at him. Harry hadn't told them about the cottage. He hadn't
told them that he and Wilbur had spent 2 weeks renovating the cottage. He had
kept it to himself as a surprise, the reaction wasn't what he had hoped for.
"It's meant to be my space. The only person I've told is Dudley. No one knows
where it it. It is totally privet. The view is amazing. I'm sorry I wanted it
to be a surprise. It's going to be our space. A place for just us."
"Well lets go then. Then we can gage our reaction." Draco sighed
Harry nodded and led them thru to the kitchen to collect the bag. Felling as if
he was mud, Harry pulled his spouses close and was just gone.
They appeared next to the outcropping of rocks Harry had sat on a few weeks
ago. Draco and Ginny exchanged a look and then stepped closer to the edge of
the cliff. The moon glistened brightly off the surface if the sea like
diamonds, it was breathtaking.
"Can I be forgiven?" Harry asked
"Why did you keep it secret?" Draco asked
"I needed some time to redo the inside. If I had told you there wouldn't have
been a wait time. Patrick Dumbledore is buried over here, he was the secrete
keeper."
Harry led them down the path to the garden and to the tree where he buried the
man. The triad starred at the moon iris' came into bloom around the head stone.
"I did not put those there however. Come inside, I'll show you around."
Harry led them inside and as soon as they hit the kitchen they went in
different directions. Ginny actually took the bag from Harry's hands as she
passed; he knew she would end up in the shower. They'd been outside all day, if
Ginny hated one thing it was being covered in dry sweat.
He decided to start coffee while Ginny and Draco were exploring. Honestly there
wasn't much to explore, but Harry understood their need.
"Ginny is in the shower but you already knew that."
Harry turned to Draco and didn't like what the blond was saying with his body
language. He was in trouble, huge trouble. They had a no secrets rule.... Shit.
"Oh I know about the package, who's idea do you think it really was? Well ok
Gin was an easy tempt, it was you I wasn't sure about." Draco smirked
"Alright. So, perhaps the dragon hasn't been tamed at all. When Ginny's
finished, go on up. We have some things to discus that I didn't want to talk
about at the manor."
"Walls having ears?"
"No, the emotional backlash of what I have learned and how it effects
everything. I showered before we left the manor."
Draco stepped forward and wrapped his arms around Harry's middle. It was the
first time he had been able to get his hands on his husband since the growth
and smiled.
"I love you. Whatever it is has you all tied up. I can tell that. Who will be
effected?"
Harry leaned in close and cupped his hand around Draco's ear.
"Lock this up tight. Dumbledore bound Ginny like he bound Dad. The bond is
starting to dissipate. Our timeline has somehow been messed up."
"Holy shit." Draco whispered
Harry just nodded and kissed Draco softly. This effected them all greatly.
"Go shower. I'm going to change while your at it. We have until Monday. I've
set everything up."
"Smart man."
Harry followed Draco into the bedroom as Ginny pulled on the light sweater
Harry had packed. She smiled at them as Draco went on into the bathroom and
Harry sat down in the bed.
"You are a Slytherin my dear."
"Be that as it may it was his idea."
"Quite. Shop talk, we have till Monday. I just have a few things we need to
talk about."
Ginny nodded and cast a drying charm on her hair. She really didn't want to
talk shop. She wanted time with her boys, time to just be. But if Harry was
insisting, it must be important.
"Alright. It's beautiful in here. It's very much you. You did a wonderful job."
"Thank you. I've told Draco already, so how about a cup of coffee and a
cuddle?"
Ginny smiled and followed Harry into the living room. The fireplace was lit,
letting out warmth to ward off the chill in the see breeze. She sat in the
center of the micro sude sofa, it's creamy color nearly matching her skin tone.
The entire cottage was done in earth tones, something that was totally Harry.
This whole place screamed Harry, she loved it.
"I like it in here. It's homey, welcoming. It has you written a over it."
"Thank you. I have an office and a lab here as well. Out back I'd like to start
a garden just for potions. I'm still working out the details."
"Research?"
"I've got alot of ideas I'm working on. I'm just working out theory now. But
I'm looking for ways to help the world as much as I can."
Ginny nodded. There life was always going to be a nut house. She knew that if
they let him Harry would lock himself away in his office or his lab and never
come out.
"I promise you this. An hour in the morning, an hour in the afternoon, 2 hours
in the evening. Our family is more important to me then work. I have all the
time in the world for projects."
Ginny said nothing and moved into his arms. She just wanted him to hold her.
She wanted to melt into him and become apart of him. Even now the triad still
terrified her.
"I am still scared that one day you'll wake up and just walk away. I'm scared
that if we're already having problems, they will only get worse."
"That's why we need to work on our communication with each other." Draco says
coming into the room and sitting down
Harry nodded and poured coffee. He was so nervous that his hands shook. How in
the hell did he tell his wife she could carry children after she had been told
most of her life that she couldn't? Ginny liked stright to the point, so thats
what he'd give her.
He set the mugs in front of their owners and took a deep breath.
"You have been lied to Gin. You are bound, not barren. You will carry children.
Our children. Dumbledore bound you so tightly that he delayed mensis.
Following?"
"Yes." Ginny said softly
"The bond is so tight that I can not and will not break it. Our time line is
messed up, everything is happening faster then it should. It was meant to
dissipate on your 21st birthday, we are going 5 years too fast. So the bond
should break soon after your birthday."
"How?"
"In not sure. You will be in a great deal of pain though, that I can not stop
and it kills me."
Harry watched as Ginny became as enraged as he had ever seen her. Without a
word, she stood and went out the back door leaving the boys to stare after her.
"We will give her 15 minutes then go after her." Draco said softly
Harry nodded and sipped his coffee. He wished there was a delicate way to put
it but there wasn't. The disparate longing that Ginny had lived with was a lie.
It was all apart of the plan to destroy him.
"Now I understand why Dad kept Remus at a distance. I was publicly her best
friend. Imagine what he could've done to you."
"There's something I need to tell you."
Harry felt his stomach knot and ice run down his spine. A feeling of dread so
deep filled him that he was surprised Draco didn't feel it. Then Draco looked
up and Harry melted. He loved this man more then life, and always would.
"I was part of the plan. I found my fathers journal. The only reason I was
conceived was to be molded and shaped. Dumbledore delivered me personally to
the dark lord. You weren't meant to kill him. He was to kill the Dursley's
then, leaving you to save me. I was to seduce you, make you love me. When he
told me to, I was to deliver you. At that time we would've both been killed.
And I fought it. The harder I fought, the worse he became."
Harry could do nothing more then just sit there. Perhaps he had been wrong.
Perhaps Draco wasn't the weakest link. He had been used to get close to him.
Been tourtured because he couldn't play by the rules set before him. Harry
liked his odds in this game.
"Baby come here." He said softly
Draco moved into his arms without hesitation and held on tightly.
"Harry,"
"Dray, I know better. Come on, lets go check on Ginny. That man has destroyed
so much I just want to stop looking for more."
"I'll give you the journal."
"I'll give you Patrick's. Dumbledore apparently told the old man everything."
Draco laughed as Harry picked a blanket up of the back of the chair. Together
they walked out to the rocks on the cliff when Ginny was huddled shivering.
"Baby it's freezing out here."
Harry and Draco climbed up on the rocks and cuddled close to Ginny. Harry then
wrapped the blanket around them all.
"Meltdown. Sorry guys, I'm just so angry. I'm a Weasley!"
"Not anymore love. Gin, how many times have we been over this?" Harry said
softly
"Several."
"Than let it go. You will carry our children. We'll have to see how dominant
the Weasley gene is with Draco however."
"Yes, because I'm a blond. So, what about my situation?"
"Draco's one of Dumble-fuck's main players. What shall we do with it?"
"Use it. Get closer to Dumbledore." Ginny smirked "I mean infiltration is a
huge advantage. He would just think he actually worked Dray. I want him fully
trained first, with an emergency port key. But it could work to our advantage.
It's also a way to kill him."
Harry and Draco exchanged a look over Ginny's head as she starred out over the
sea. The witches mind was in a dark place right now but the idea held its
merits.
Then a plan hatched in the back of Harry's mind and he smirked. Sending a quick
message to Draco, he got a smirk and a wink in return. Harry then pulled Ginny
into his lap and grinned.
"You are in a very dark place. Put your back to me. There. I'm not the only one
who loves you beyond reason."
Draco sat between Harry feet and slid forward. Ginny was then sitting in both
of their laps at the same time, breath coming quick.
"It's cold out here. Keep the blanket closed." Ginny whispered
Draco nodded as his hands ran over her hips, making her arch. Leaning forward,
he gently kissed up the side of her neck.
"Harry, do you have it?" He whispered
"I do."
Pulling back slightly, Draco took Ginny's face in his hands. He kissed her
gently, wanting so much more.
"I want to watch you come unglued."
He then kissed her again, deep and long. She pulled back as she felt Harry hand
go down her pants.
"You had that in your pocket? Shit, you both are no being fair. Oh my God."
They watched as the small vibrator went to work. Harry had it set as low as it
went, just so it would drive her crazy. She rocked her hips as she arched,
wanting more. It was driving them both crazy just watching her.
"I'm not going to be satisfied. Shit." She whispered
Harry hitched up her tank top as she reached for Draco's jeans.
"Harry, undo yours."
Harry did as she asked as her shorts vanished. Bloody hell. Was the only thing
that came to mind. They watched as she rocked forward so she could get her
knees under her.
"Wait. Wait. Lets take this inside. No one move." Harry said quickly
Before anything else could be said, they appeared in the middle of the bed.
Their clothing vanished with a thought and everything all but stopped.
"Dray, lay down." Ginny commanded
Draco did as she asked and stretched out in the center of the bed. He wasn't
worried until he saw the smirk in Ginny's face. She had his hands pinned just
above his head, then it happened. Black silk scarfs wound themselves around his
wrists, securing him to the head board.
"You two are Slytherin. I swear. Harry, you got bigger."
Harry nodded blushing slightly.
He was nicely endowed before, now he was very well so.
"Damn." Was all Ginny could come up with
Harry shook his head and sat behind Ginny, strattling Draco's hips. With a
smirk, he cast the charms.
"What do you have in mind love?" Harry whispered
"Several things. Perhaps we can make him come unglued."
Ginny then leaned forward and pressed herself to Draco chest. He pulled on his
bonds wanting desperately to touch. Ginny just smirked at him. She felt Harry's
hands on her and she arched into the touch. They could do so many things, so
many different ways. Then she felt Harry enter her.
Draco watched as Ginny's eyes rolled back in her head and knew.
"Fucking evil." He cursed
"The last thing I want is for the evening to end quickly." Ginny panted
Leaning forward slightly, Ginny whispered "You are going to enjoy this. I
promise you that."
She pulled Draco into a deep kiss as Harry started to move. She clung to him,
moaning and pleading. He could see the pure lust in Harry's eyes as he cursed,
grasping Ginny's hips a bit tighter.
Draco ached as he watched, desire tilting his world sideways. He felt his own
impending climax tighten and shouted out a curse as he came with Harry. He
could do nothing more then lay there panting, eyes closed in embarrassment.
"I told you not to leave the link wide open." Harry laughed
Draco's eyes flew open and he looked directly into Ginny's face. She was
smirking at him.
"Hey, I just wanted to see if it worked. It works."
Draco sneered and huffed. Ginny laughed and went about kissing him as Harry
cast a cleaning charm. Harry was kneeling between his knees wearing a smirk of
his own as Ginny rolled to the side. She mainly wanted to watch and had said as
much when the night was planned out.
"She wants to watch. So, she's made herself quite comfortable." Harry smirked
"You do things for each other that I can't. I understand that. Things will only
get kinkier as the days pass."
Draco laughed as Harry pushed his knees back and adjusted his hips. Harry was
tall enough now to where he could stretch out beside him and do what he
pleased. Draco sighed as Harry pressed into his side.
"You feel different, but the same." He whispered "Everything is stronger,
harder, sharper. But at the center of it all, it's still you. Oh, I want so
badly."
Draco arched as Harry's fingers entered him. He wanted so badly to feel this
man in every way he could. The bond between them was stretched thin and they
all knew it.
"Shit." Harry cursed
"I have a feeling that every time the magic grows we have to do this all over
again. Untie him." Ginny said firmly
Harry released Draco from his bonds and they very quickly switched around.
Harry took care in the body beneath him. He was bigger now and Draco wasn't use
to that. Casting another quick charm, Harry felt the muscles relax around his
fingers and sighed.
"Damn, teach me the one."
Harry laughed as he applied lube, something they didn't always use. There were
charms that they used, but it wasn't quite the same. He watched as Ginny arched
up and slid in slowly.
"Oh, wow." Draco whispered
"I know." Ginny smirked
They starred at each other as the magic quickened, urging them on. But Harry
held still, breathing deeply. He had his eyes tightly shut trying to stay in
control.
"Open the link wide." Draco panted "Honey you need to move. God, please move."
Leaning forward and placing his forehead on Draco's back, Harry took a deep
breath. Slowly he began to move adjusting his angle as he did so. As Draco
cried out, the magic sprang to life and Harry picked up the pace. Within
minutes they were screaming each others names and cursing at the same time.
"Shit. I would've liked to take my time damn it." Harry sighed
Before a reply could even be thought, the magic quickened again. Scrambling,
Harry and Draco switched around. In one smooth stroke, Harry was arching back
as Ginny arched into him. The magic ruled them as they quickly rose, only this
time the magic went out as they climaxed.
The backlash was felt for over 100 miles in every direction. Babies woke,
witches and wizards alike went still, and even nature itself went quiet. The
tides were changing and the triad was becoming stronger. Soon their world would
know true peace, a peace that would last generations.
As they lay there catching their breath, they too noticed the calm that had
settled over everything. Their fears once again quieted, they felt whole. Magic
was funny that way and they knew that if any of them were ever lost the balance
would be broken.
"Can I get a kiss? Damn, I'm feeling very cheated right now." Harry whined
Draco leaned over Harry, kissing him long and hard. When he pulled back, Draco
put his head on Harry's chest and sighed.
"It's only half 8. Why don't we go back into the sitting room and just talk? We
haven't really done that in awhile." Draco said softly
"It's too early for bed. Even for Harry. The magic always catches us by
surprise. We need to remember these things."
Harry nodded and Ginny kissed him sweetly before getting out if the bed. They
watched as she stormed of to the bathroom in search of the shorts she had been
wearing.
If Harry was told just an hour ago that the triad needed to be consummated
again he would've told everyone they were crazy. As he lay there with Draco's
head on his chest he sighed. Why in the hell couldn't things be normal.
"I am not going to complain. I'm just happy to have you. It settled things too.
I have a theory I'll share over a coffee and a cuddle. Come on." Draco said
softly
Harry nodded and got out of the bed after Draco. It wasn't fair that the magic
always seemed to need satisfying when they had things planned out. It was
always the magic between them that went brokers. Then it clicked.
"I need my staff." He said suddenly pulling on sleep pants "There's too much
magic and the excess runs thru us, keeping it in balance. It would happen
anyway but maybe not as much."
"Even with the excelereated time line your not do for a staff till your 21."
Harry shrugged and tried to figure out what the hell had happened. It was Ginny
who then caught everyone's attention with a near hysterical laugh.
"Every 30 days. We became triad then things got a bit crazy. The magic was hot
on Harry's birthday but we ignored it. When Harrys magic grew it demanded to be
answered. Yes, we are together often; I won't argue that. But what if that
isn't enough? What if the magic needs to be completely answered regularly?"
"That makes sense." The boys answered
Ginny then led the way into the sitting room, mind still going. They cuddled
together on the sofa and spent the rest of the night in debate. They would have
to test the theory, but it was worth a shot.
********************
The next 2 weeks flew by in a whirl wind of activity. They had project after
project to complete and a birthday to boot.
Harry had sent out a letter to all of the Hogwarts students requesting their
school books, hoping that he could get as many ad possible. He was shocked as
90% of the student body answered his request and books started pouring in. But
they didn't just get books, no Hogwarts students were going above and beyond.
Countless letters came in requesting a pick up. They picked up endless boxes
and muggle trash bags full of all kinds of things. Clothing, shoes, blankets;
there were even a few boxes of personal hygiene products with a note.
[Im personally running a drive. I will write when it's ready for pick up. Mama
Rene]
"Hermione's mum. Now if they knew who all this was for, would they still help?"
Draco
"I would hope so. Hey girls." Ginny sighed
Gwen walked in with the 11 year old girls who became a residents over the last
2 months. It kept Helena and Emilie well occupied, they were seen mostly in
passing and at meals. Harry missed his daughters help with household tasks. He
missed her endless chatter and excitement.
"Emi come here please." Harry said softly
Emilie crossed the foyer and giggled as Harry pulled her into his lap. He just
held on tight, just wanting to hold her.
"Alright I get it. My Daddy missed me." Emilie laughed
"Yes I do, so what. Please say you've come to help."
"We have come to help!" Gwen laughed "You lot look like you could use it."
"Yes we could. Lena, you next."
Helena crossed the room and was pulled into Harry's lap with Emilie. They
giggled as they were wrapped in a tight hug. It was a family effort getting
Helena use to normal affection. With the life that she led before she came here
was still at the forefront of her mind and they constantly needed to remind her
she was safe.
"Alright, grab a box and neatly start sorting. It just never seems to end."
Harry sighed
"We've got 3 days and I still have to run out. I'm getting a stress headache."
Ginny huffed
"Stop clenching your teeth. Several boxes are up in Lena's room, you might want
to go have a look. Why don't you help the girls pack, we can sort. Go before we
have to tuck you into bed in a cold dark room." Draco said almost absently "I
have 30 kids that will be here after dinner to pack trunks, plus their buddies.
We got this."
Ginny nodded and followed Emilie and Helena up the stairs. She desperately
wanted to go back to Merlin's cottage and hide for a week. Making sure the kids
had everything they needed was almost too much. Her mother had even spent
countless hours knitting the first years special blankets so they felt loved.
The kids just needed so much and she was starting to buckle under the pressure.
"Alright girls. Momma's going to teach you how to pack like a pro." Ginny
laughed
They sat in Emilie's room, Helena's things coming out of boxes, packing trunks.
They laughed and talked until Harry called them down to dinner. All in all it
had been a great afternoon.
***
By noon on August 31st all that was left was Ginny's birthday party. They had
spent 2 entire days helping pack trunks for excited 11 year olds just so they
could ship them off to Hogwarts early. Exhausted didn't quite cover it.
That's why they were currently sound asleep on one of the over sized lounges.
Ginny had tucked herself into Harry's side and Draco had curled up with his
head on Ginny's thigh. Several photos had been taken but no one woke them.
They'd been asleep for hours, the party going on around them.
Ron was currently at the grill shocking his parents. The food was not only
good, but was actually edible. Hermione had taken it upon herself to bring out
the things that Harry had set up the day before. They had witnessed the chaos
that the manor had been over the last 2 weeks. They had helped daily trying to
put a dent in the items that were collected.
The last 2 days had been crazy. If anyone deserved a break it was the three of
them.
"I'm stuck. That's kind of gross."
Draco sat up and wiped his face on his tee shirt before moving up to lay beside
Ginny. They watched as he rested his hand in Ginny's stomach and fell back to
sleep all at the same time. Ginny then turned towards Draco, returning the
embrace. Harry then did the same, arm resting against Draco's.
Molly sat starring at them, not quite believing what she was seeing. She had
seen them interact, as a triad and as couples. She had seen Ginny be
comfortable with both. But this was different, this was like watching something
much more privet. She was witnessing exactly how much her daughter was loved.
As her heart swelled with overwhelming joy, it broke. Her baby girl wasn't a
baby anymore. She could no longer live in denial.
Then Ginny suddenly sat straight up.
"Mum what time is it?!"
"Half 3. Gwen took the girls over an hour ago."
"I broke a promise. There's a competition September 3rd. I promised I'd always
be there so I could help her. Harry, wake up, Dray come on."
The boys sat up rubbing their eyes, not all there at all.
"Alright. Go change, I'll put the coffee on. Go on then!" Harry grumped
"Your a grump sometimes Harry, you know that." Ginny snapped
"I do. I'm just as tired as you are. I'm sorry. Be happy Draco hasn't said
anything. Please go."
Molly hid her smile behind her had as Ginny damn near ran. When she was out of
ear shot Draco started his mumbling.
"Draco, I love you honey, but please shut up." Harry snapped
Draco sneered at him as he stood and walked off. Harry just sat there shaking
his head, some days it sucked to be him. With a sigh, Harry pulled himself to
his feet and stretched. Molly couldn't help it and snorted rather loudly.
"Sorry dear, you lot are like any other normal married people, there's just 3
of you. Damage control?"
"No, that was normal. Draco is a mumbler. Ginny gets snappy. I'm grumpy. I just
have to make sure I send them in different directions. They have since caught
on and do it them selves."
Molly laughed and went to help Draco with the coffee. When she walked into the
kitchen, he was taking his first sip.
"Molly, I am so tired." Draco said softly
"I can see that dear. I don't think Harry even expected what he got."
"None of us did. But look at our family. Look what an unexpected surprise
built."
"Very true. Set your cup down a second dear."
Draco set his cup down and found himself pulled into Molly's arms. It was pure
comfort and Draco couldn't help but sink into it. His own mother didn't hug
like Molly did and he needed it desperately.
"I am proud to call you my son Draco Thomas Malfoy-Potter. You are an amazing
husband and father. You are a Weasley and always will be. I love you." Molly
whispered
"I love you too."
Molly held on a bit longer as Draco got his emotions under control. He was a
proud man and she understood that. When she pulled back, she kissed his cheek
before leaving the kitchen. Draco couldn't help the smile he wore. They had all
been waiting for Molly's exceptance and he had just gotten it.
"Your -"
"I got it. I'm a Weasley." Draco said softly
Harry just stood there with his mouth hanging open. It had taken him over a
year to be made a Weasley, it had only taken Draco a few months. Then Ginny
entered the room. She looked between them slightly confused.
"I'm a Weasley." Draco smirked
Ginny let out a laugh and ran from the room. 'She did it! We finally got it!
Best day ever!' They heard her shout. Laughing Ginny ran back into the kitchen,
taking the travel mug Draco held out.
"Come on! I can't wait to tell Emi!"
She gave Harry the address and they were gone.
They appeared in an alley between two buildings and Ginny rushed them forward.
They found themselves in a dance studio and sighed.
"The 11s."
"Ms.Wisse has them in the large back room."
Ginny nodded and hurried them forward. When they walked in, Emilie was getting
ready to start her solo. They sat with Gwen and the other girls. Harry and
Draco had never seen their daughter really dance, so they watched closely.
Thankfully Emilie hadn't seen them come in and focused on her dance. When it
came to an end the teacher walked forward and crossed her arms.
"How often do you practice?"
"Several hours a day. Either with my girls or with my mum."
"It shows. Your girls?"
"Yes, those girls."
"May I see?"
"I guess. Hi Dad? Papa? She finally drag you?"
"Yeah. Her birthday party is in full swing-"
"Dad, you were all asleep."
"Yeah, that's true. Now dance. You lot have our full undivided attention."
"You heard the man girls. He is sitting still, both of them. This happens like
never!"
"Hey!" Harry and Draco laughed
Emilie just gave them a look as Ginny and Gwen laughed. The girl had a point.
"It's one of mums. I know the room is quite a bit smaller then the studio. But
it's what we got."
Emilie switched the disks and started the track. Ginny gave he'd daughter a
look and Emilie smirked at her. Then she let her mouth drop open as the girls
danced flawlessly. Emilie had managed to teach one of her more complicated
dances to a group of untrained 11 year olds. Even the teacher sat there in
shock. When the dance ended, shocked silence filled the room.
"Well ladies. I will be adding this to the competition. We now have an 11 year
old group." Ms.Wisse said proudly "Mrs.Malfoy-Potter, I'd like to see you dance
if you don't mind."
Ginny stood and took a deep breath. She had no idea what to do. But she took
off her shoes and pulled a pair of beat up dance shoes out of her purse.
"Emi, any ideas?"
"Lost in Paradise. Completely different style. It's elegant, well prepared,
full of emotion. It would be perfect."
"We can do that. Go sit with Daddy and listen for your cue. Ms.Wisse, before
Harry's birthday I never danced for anyone. I've never been trained. I just
dance."
"I understand. But if those girls are being taught by you, I would like to see
the teacher dance."
Ginny gave a court nod and pushed play. Very quickly shock and awe settled over
the room. Again the emotions rang clear in every move, raw and real. By the end
several mothers were crying, clinging to their daughters. Ginny felt a bit numb
as she waited for something, anything. Did this women not understand that she
had just ripped her soul out.
"You go to the school Emilie will be attending? What year are you? And yes, 4
cousins and 2 brothers."
"Year 5 exam year. Draco is year 6. Emi and the girls are year 1."
"And Harry?"
"Oh, I tested out. I'm the only one the castle would except ad headmaster."
"What happened to Dumbledore?"
"He's an evil, a few very choice words here. We will send you the paper when it
hits." Draco smirked
The women nodded and lightly blew her nose.
"I want you to dance with the compony."
Ginny could do nothing more then sit there. She had just been offered something
that she hadn't even dreamed about.
"Can she call you?" Draco asked
"Of course. Class dismissed. Next class all of your girls need to attend.
Ginny, happy birthday."
Ginny nodded and took a deep breath. Her mind raced as she stood and went over
to Harry. He switched her shoes and sighed. It had been another shock filled
day. He really wished it would end already.
"We are all going to bed early tonight. It has been a very long day and I just
want to sleep." Harry said softly
"Then I need your help packing lunches. I'm actually going to get a few hands
to help. I have 62 lunches to pack."
Harry and Draco exchanged a look and shook their heads. Yeah Ginny was a great
mum to all of them.
***
Luna, Hermione, Gwen, Ron, Harry, Draco, and Ginny stood around a long table in
the dinning room packing lunches and snacks. The leftover potato soup Harry had
made 2 nights ago was being ladled into thermos jars. Turkey and cheese
sandwiches were being cut into shapes. Grapes, apple slices, baby carrots, and
celery sticks were being put into containers with peanut butter. The shortbread
cookies Ginny and the girls had baked the afternoon before joining them. Last
was a bag of pop corn and some chocolate. Water bottles were filled with
lemonade and set off to the side. It was a massive undertaking, but it was
going rather quickly.
Ginny had divided the tasks so that it would get done that much quicker. Gwen
filled water bottles. Ron filled thermos jars. Ginny made sandwiches. Harry had
veggies, Draco had fruits and peanut butter. Hermione handled cookies, and Luna
had pop corn and chocolate. The plan was working great so Harry really couldn't
complain much.
As each lunch bag was packed, it was charmed. The hot stuff would stay hot, and
the cold stuff would stay cold. The women had really thought of just about
everything.
Then they packed up whatever was left and put it into a charmed cooler. Ginny
had a feeling that someone would come asking after something.
"Ginny, how do you do it?" Harry asked
"Do what honey?"
"The mum stuff. I'm still trying to figure out how you always seem to know
everything."
Ginny stopped and just looked at him. He had a point. She seemed to always be
on top of everything, she had even started cooking if Harry wasn't in the
kitchen by 5:30 in the evening. She could locate things, knew where things were
if asked.
"I learned a lot of it from my mum. The rest just comes to me. So honestly, I
have no idea."
Harry nodded as he put carrots and celery into ziplock bags. If he was counting
right they had made nearly 100 lunches for the train ride to Hogwarts.
"I have a staff meeting at 2. I'll keep Laila with me. Ginny has already packed
her bag so were all set there. The trunks were sent at dinner. The back packs
have been packed. Clothes are laid out. I will be on the train by 4 at the
latest. Dad has something planned. I don't know what it is, but he's up to
something."
"The ole fake out?" Draco asked munching a carrot
"No it's bigger then even that. Lets clean this up and check in kids. I need to
sleep before I fall over. The elves are handling breakfast in the morning."
There were mummers if agreement as everything was quickly charmed and cleared
away. As they moved thru the manor, several groups were told off and lights
were turned out. It was 10 and they had a long day tomorrow. Harry was already
wishing it was over.
*******
Chaos. Was all Harry could think. It was well organized chaos. Backpacks were
moved into the foyer, kids were dressed with their teeth brushed. And now, at 9
am they had an hour and a half until they left for the train station.
Harry ate his breakfast with Laila on his lap. The twins were now 3 months old
and actual food was starting to peak their interests. Paige was sharing Draco's
scrambled eggs when he thought no one was looking. They were getting so big so
fast and Harry wasn't handling it as well as he would've liked. But he'd be ok.
Emilie and Helena were laughing with their friends. The group had become as
close as sisters over the last few months, and for that Harry was great full.
The boys too had formed friendships, bonds that Harry wouldn't let break do to
house placement. Not in this pack.
"Alright everyone pair up in the foyer and I will get a head count! Port keys
will be handed out! DA we have been over the paths, you know the plan! When we
get to the platform line up on the back wall and I will get another head count!
Lets go!" Ginny shouted
The amazing part was that every last person in the dining room followed
directions as the tables cleared. Luna and Neville had already gone thru the
floo to the Leaky Cauldren, they had Arya and Nicoli so Ron and Hermione ended
up with 4 kids. Severus and Remus would also be on the train, they had 30
changed wolf cubs they wanted to watch. The cubs all knew not to let their
secret out. They weren't ready yet. The secret would come out in September.
With Laila strapped to his chest, he took hold of Helena's and Emilie's hands.
He wasn't going to miss this for anything. Lunch boxes were quickly passed out
and Ginny got her head count.
"Ok. See you in a bit."
Harry watched as everyone vanished leaving just him and the girls. He sighed,
soaking in the silence. The girls even knew what he was doing and just smiled.
The man who cared too much and had too little time to himself was enjoying the
silence. Taking a deep breath, Harry looked down at the girls.
"Are we ready?"
The girls nodded enthusiastically and they were gone.
***
They were the last ones to arrive at the station with 20 minutes till 11. Harry
had taken them to an alley not far from the station and they had walked quickly
to avoid Ginny's wrath.
They added themselves quickly to the line as Ginny did a double count.
"Alright. On the train." Ginny said with a small laugh
Hugs were quickly passed out and the the train quickly filled. They had a
record number of 50 first years and the older students looked around confused.
Harry smirked as he waved as the train started its trek. It was a new era, a
new dawn and it was rolling in like thunder.
***
"Harry! Why are you here so early?!"
Minerva was coming out of the great hall after running over her start of term
checklist. Harry sighed, why did it even matter?
"It's nap time and I'm tired. I figured coming here would assure I wouldn't be
late to the staff meeting."
"Oh, I assumed you'd be on the train. Term is starting on a weekend, we can
always do it tomorrow. Go have a lay down. From what I see here and have heard,
you need it. But before you go, who is that there?"
"Laila Marie, one of the twins. She and Liam will be 3 months old on the 7th.
Paige will be 4 months old on the 17th. Emilie will be 12 on the 21st. There
are more but my head hurts."
Minerva reached out and gently stroked Laila's thick black curls. The child
opened her eyes and starred at the women.
"My word! She has the most beautiful eyes!"
"Liam's are just the same. Same black curls too. Paige's are bright blue,
straight blond hair. Very fine too. You can hold her later. I have to sleep."
Minerva nodded and patted Harry on the shoulder as he went on his way. There
were far too many stairs but Harry kept walking. This would be his home until
one of his children stepped up to replace him.
He felt guilty as he curled up next to Laila on the bed. But he was so tired. A
nap would get him thru the feast. So he closed his eyes and joined his daughter
in deep slumber.
***
Ginny and Draco felt Harry fall asleep and sighed in relief. The man hadn't let
up since things started a few months ago. He was both mentally and physically
exhausted all the time; something that was starting to bother them greatly.
Ginny had told Draco all about Harry that she knew. He knew about the
nightmares, the now severed link, the insomnia, the panic attacks, and the near
constant self loathing. He knew that when Harry was stressed out he didn't eat.
He knew that with the stress also came migraines. And he knew that there was
nothing they could really do about it.
"Ms.Ginny, can my friend have some lunch? His mum didn't pack and he doesn't
have any money."
Ginny looked up at the small group of first years and smiled. Silas Lupin, one
of the recently changed born wolfs was at the door with a group of boys. He
seemed to make friends quickly, and that Ginny was thankful for.
"Who needs lunch?"
All the boys raised their hands and she laughed. Quickly she passed out lunches
and juice boxes before sending the boys on their way. By the time all was said
and done, Ginny had fed all the first years on the train. Once again she had
been right and smirked to herself.
After lunch Paige and Liam went down for their nap, so Ginny and Draco got
comfortable. Draco leaned against the window and pulled Ginny into his arms to
rest against him. She kissed him lightly before promptly falling asleep.
"What have we here boys? A blood trader fagot and his floozy."
Adrian Puncey stood in the doorway flanked by a pair of Slytherins he couldn't
place. Daphne Greengrass was on his arm looking very disinterested. Draco
sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose.
"I really don't want to deal with this today. And you know what, I'm not going
to."
Draco reached down and pulled his cell phone from Paige's diaper bag and sent a
quick message. Severus would be there shortly. Draco just smirked.
"What is that thing?" Adrian sneered
"That Mr.Puncey, is a cell phone. What he did was send me a text message that
he was being bothered. What exactly is the problem?"
"I'm a blood traitor faggot and Ginny is my floozy."
"Hate to hear what might be said about me then. The insults must be hard to
come up with these days." Severus smirked
"I haven't seen Remus today. Maddox?"
"Yes. Braylee is an angel and Helena is with Emilie all the time. She's more
your child then ours it seems like."
"She's loved and cared for that's all that matters. Dudley too."
"What about me?"
Severus shook his head as Dudley leaned against the wall beside the group meant
to harass Draco. Severus smirked.
"I was coming to see you and Papa actually. I was going to walk Maddox so you
could have some silence."
"By all means son go for it."
"He gets trapped air bubbles. He will be burping and farting here soon, trust
me."
"You bring out the best in them all. Braylee will be jealous."
"I know. I'll go back and get her a bit later."
Dudley squeezed behind the group and ran to the compartment just 3 down.
Seconds later he came out with a screaming Maddox, rubbing his back. As Dudley
came up to stand beside Severus, Maddox let out a huge belch and stopped
crying.
"See, I know my brother."
"I'd really like to know how in the hell you and Harry do that."
"Dad, I can't even figure that one out." Draco laughed "Why is Laila a daddy's
girl? Why is Paige a papas girl? Why is Liam mummy's boy? Why is it every 3
days they switch it up? No one knows."
"So when do they switch up?"
"Tomorrow. I'll end up with Liam. Paige will go to Harry. Laila will go to
Ginny. Emilie is a daddy's girl, to the core."
"Wait just one bloody second." Adrian snapped finally putting it all together
"You and the werewolf? You have kids? They are calling you dad? What in the
hell happened this summer?"
Severus stood at full height and crossed his arms. He was in muggle jeans and a
tee shirt. His cell phone was still in his hand. Adrian went pale.
"Everything changed. A family was built and is very much cherished. Love,
Mr.Puncey, is a very powerful thing. This is my family. I have sons and
daughters. I am married. I now have everything that I have ever wanted and
cherish it every single day. Yes even when Maddox screams for hours on end.
Things are changing, so either get on board of get run over. The triad can not
be stopped. I've seen it in action and it is a beautiful thing to behold."
"That's it then. You've given in?"
"No, I've been given one of the greatest gifts one could ever be given. For the
first time in 37 years Adrian, I am truly happy."
"He laughs, he smiles, hugs are a good thing. He's a really great dad." Draco
said softly
"He is a fantastic dad. Now before I get pissy clear off. One of my favorite
pillows keeps talking and all I want to do is sleep." Ginny mumbled
They watched as Ginny wrapped her arms around Draco's middle and snuggled in
closer. Draco returned the embrace with a smirk.
"Stop smirking. You gloat too bloody loud."
Severus laughed as the group backed up. Leave it to a half asleep Weasley to
put a bunch of Slytherins in their place. As the Slytherins cleared off Ron and
Hermione stepped into the compartment.
"We are going to take them for awhile so you can sleep. You need it. We asked
Nora to keep an eye on Laila for Harry, Rosie will be with her." Ron said
softly
"Thanks mate."
Ron just smiled as he and Hermione collected bags and babies. With the
compartment now empty, Draco transfigured the benches into a bed.
"Honey, we are going to lay down. I'm going to block out the windows so we can
sleep."
Ginny complied and took her shoes off before stretching out beside Draco. There
were pillows and blankets, she sighed.
"I owe my brother the biggest hug. This is fabulous."
"It is. I'm right here, go to sleep."
Ginny didn't need much more urging and cuddled close. As she drifted off, she
smiled. It had all been more then worth it.
***
Nora sat beside Harry on the bed and gently nugged him. It was dusk and the
train would be there in an hour. Harry needed time to wake up a bit and get
some coffee in him.
"Harrison, it's time to wake up."
"Nora, what are you doing here? Laila?"
"I have her. I was asked to babysit so you could sleep. She woke at 2:45, had a
bottle and a change. We played and laughed. She just ate again and has a fresh
nappy. Rosie was here as well."
Harry sat up and rubbed his eyes. It was 5pm and the train would be pulling in
at 6. He had enough time to do all sorts of things before the students arrived.
"Has she behaved?"
"She was an angel. I would've gotten her ready for you but I don't know where
her things are."
"You are a blessing, thank you so much. Ginny packed the bag. Your welcome to
stay, but I can take it from here."
"I'd like that actually. A lot."
Harry laughed as they moved down into the office. Nora he knew was quickly
going to become one of his most trusted friends. The idea made him smile. As he
changed Laila she poured him coffee and they just talked.
***
Severus slid the compartment door open and nearly laughed. They were both
snoring, wrapped around each other and tangled in blankets. How they had slept
nearly on top of each other Severus would never understand. But he needed them
awake and with caffeine in their system. They were both in need of a hair
brush.
"Draco, Ginny it's time to wake up." He said firmly
"20 more minutes." Draco mumbled
"No, now. Ginny, your hair is a rats nest."
"Let the rats have their nest. Bloody hell,"
Ginny sat up and stretched. She scowled at Severus as she shook Draco.
"Do not make me separate you two. Now, take down the bed and get some coffee in
you. We will be there in an hour."
"I'm up." Ginny sighed "I'll let him sleep for another 30 minutes."
As if she was proving her point, Ginny moved and took down half of the bed.
Severus stayed until she had her coffee in hand. She was awake.
*
Harry sat at the Gryffindor table as students started pouring in. No one was in
their robes, instead they were dressed casually as their letter said they
should. Ginny had decided they would be wearing their house Quiddich tee
shirts, something Harry didn't quite understand.
They greeted each other warmly, sitting down at the Gryffindor table to shift
kids around. As Draco left for the Slytherin table, Harry looked up at Minerva
and smirked. She winked back at him and called attention.
"Welcome back students. I do not wish to delay so let the sorting begin."
The doors opened and Severus led the first years in. No one was in robes, not
even Severus. He smirked at the shocked looks he received from the student
body.
"Before we begin, we have a late start. Dudley Dursley, please come forward and
be sorted."
Dudley walked forward and sat as Severus placed the hat on his head. For
several minutes there was silence. Harry started to worry until it shouted.
"Gryffindor!"
Dudley smirked at Severus as her stood.
"You owe me 5 gallions."
"Go sit down."
Severus shook his head as Dudley eagerly joined his friends. Harry gave him a
hug as he walked by, truly very proud.
"I also call a resort. Ginny, Harry come here please."
Harry and Ginny stood and cursed as they walked forward. Ginny sat first,
hoping like hell she made it back into Gryffindor.
"Slytherin!"
"I told you as much! Are you satisfied now?!"
"Ginny, the things that you have pulled off this summer would make any
Slytherin proud. Go on."
"I love you, but your a right pain in the ass."
"And I you."
Ginny sighed and went to sit with Draco. He just smirked at her.
"You snore!"
"So do you. And talk too."
"Shut up. I've been outed."
Draco nodded and pointed up at Harry. He stood there with Liam on his hip
smirking. Severus smirked back, waving the hat.
"I asked for Gryffindor. I'm a Slytherin. I asked and it granted. But I have
always been a snake in the lions den."
"Why?"
"Gryffindor was expected. I played the game. But we both know that is not what
the hat will say now."
"Take your place."
Harry took a deep breath and walked around Severus. The students watched as
Harry took the headmasters seat as if he'd always say there. Shock quickly
turned to whispers, whispers into amazement. Harry handed Liam over to Minerva
and stood. Silence fell immediately.
"I know that this is a bit of a shock, but it is my birthright. I have jumped
thru alot of hoops to hold this seat, to ensure the school stays open. You all
need to understand that I will be the headmaster of this school until the day
of my death. I did not enter into this without thought. I am also apart of a
triad, and this choice was made as such. This is my castle, I hold the deed. I
will not allow her to crumble due to my own selfishness. I've done this for
you, for our children, for our great grand children. Hogwarts is home and
always will be. I'm sorry if you don't agree with it, but it's done."
The students then felt a trickle of magic wash over them, binding them.
"Sorry about that but this next bit I do not want public yet. First years, if
you did not spend your summer with me, move to my left."
20 first years stepped to Harry's left and figeted nervously.
"No your not in trouble. Emilie, to the left."
"Daddy, I was home all summer. Well mostly."
Harry laughed and watched as she pouted but moved.
"Quite by accident I found away to merge the wolf with the human. Yes, Remus
Lupin was the first. I then acquired a list of all orphaned wolves, age did not
matter. I've turned 2 of the manors I own into safe houses. Over the summer the
DA and I merged 250 wolves. This group was first. They are students just like
you. Some are turned wolves, some are born. But they will no longer change.
Papa,"
Remus stood and couldn't help but smile. The students just starred at him, this
wasn't the Remus Lupin that that knew. This man was full of life and energy. He
was happy. They didn't quite know what to do.
"I am 37 years old. I have been a wolf for 32. I know this because I was bitten
on my 5th birthday. I have endured 382 changes. I will tell you that this is
the greatest gift that I have ever revived. I have looked upon 2 full moons
now, something I hadn't personally seen in 32 years. These children are members
of my pack, my cubs. Mine. Over protective wouldn't begin to cover it. Then
there's Severus, the DA, their watchers, and 2 level 1 defense masters watching
them. Don't hurt my cubs. The pack decided that once changed, they would take
on the surname Lupin. So there will be a lot of the name tonight."
"Oh go on and finish the job. Godric is all but bouncing in his seat!"
"You take the fun out of everything Harrison!" Godric laughed
The students turned and let their mouths drop open. The founders waved, smiling
brightly. Then Harry noticed Merlin was still pretending to be asleep. He
rolled his eyes.
"Grand Dad, I know your not asleep. Oi, Merlin! Wake the hell up!"
"Must you always shout!?!"
"Yeah. Say hello so we can get the sorting going."
"Hello. There, happy?"
"Smart ass. Do we have a so g this year?"
The hat sighed, then stretched. The students started to come out of their shock
and the whispers started. Emilie who wanted to sit down and eat finally
snapped.
"Oi! It's not like they are going anywhere! I don't know about you lot, but I'm
starving! Grand Dad, can we get the heck in with it already?! I mean really!"
"Feel better now?" Harry laughed
"No I'm grumpy!"
"I can see that. I agree with her."
By this time Severus was laughing behind his hand. He could hardly stand he was
laughing so hard. It didn't take long for Harry to take over the sorting
himself, just to get it over with.
He went through the list of names, remembering the letters.
"Zora Flint-Lupin."
Zora walked forward, the anger rolling off her in waves. Harry glanced at
Marcus, who refused to look up. This was not good. The hat hardly touched her
head before it shouted.
"Slytherin!"
"Zora, go to Alpha. Now." Harry snapped
Zora went to Remus and was quickly taken to the side. Harry put up a privacy
bubble so the girl could vent. Marcus then stood and went to where they knelt.
He entered the bubble and knelt in front of his sister. She was shaking with
rage her wolf at the surface. The students watched as Marcus pulled her into
his arms and held her tight. Remus backed out of the bubble, still kneeling on
the ground. Whatever was going on nearly had the man in tears.
"She will be going home."
Harry smiled and took a deep breath. Zora was sobbing into her brothers shirt,
clinging to him. He then stood, picking her up as he did so.
"Harry. Thank you."
Harry nodded as Marcus walked them to the Slytherin table.
"Helena Lupin-Snape."
"Slytherin!"
Harry laughed as Helena bowed to Severus.
"Is Daddy ever wrong?"
"Sometimes." Remus said slowly
Helena smiled and skipped off to join Zora. As he read down the list of names
he noticed that a lot of students were being sorted into Slytherin.
"Emilie Malfoy-Potter."
Emilie came forward and sat on the stool. Harry's nerves jumped as he placed
the hat on her head and stood back.
Emilie was getting nervous about a minute into her sorting. She was twisting
the rubber bracelet she wore, a sign that something wasn't quite right.
"Daddy he wants to talk to you."
Harry took the hat off Emilie and put it on his own head. As far as he knew,
this had never happened before.
{Hello headmaster. I'm sorry, she cannot be sorted.}
{Why?}
{Harrison, she's biologically your daughter. Dumbledore created her. You were
never meant to find her. She's a genius, she should be in mastery classes at
the ministry.}
{How could she be created?}
{Dumbledore stole your DNA and created her. Yes in a lab and all. She was born
so to speak at the cottage he stole from you. He couldn't handle a child like
he thought he could. So he placed her where he knew she wasn't wanted.}
{Who's her mother?}
{Ginny. Funny how that worked out. You have 3 biological children. So where am
I placing her?}
{Put her with Helena. They are best friends.}
Harry took the hat off and placed it on Emilie's head. He was having a hard
time not picking the girl up and just holding her as close as he could. She was
his daughter, by blood. His mind was just a little blown.
"Slytherin!"
Emilie handed the hat to Harry and hugged him tightly. Harry returned the hug
and watched as she bounced off to join Helena. And the sorting went on. There
were a lot of new Slytherins and a nice dusting in the other houses. It was a
great sorting.
"Welcome back. Now the forbidden forest has its name for a reason, stay out of
there. The whomping willow will whomp you. Do not attempt to duel in the hall
ways, people will only get hurt. Term is starting on a weekend, house meetings
will take place tomorrow and the rules will be gone over in detail. I'm
starving and I know you are, so lets eat."
The tables filled with food and Harry returned to his seat. He sent a quick
message to Draco and Ginny asking them to let him know the password. He said he
needed to talk to them and Emilie after the feast, that it was important. Then
Maddox started up again.
"Give him to me."
Severus turned and there stood Nora. She smiled at him and held out her arms.
Severus passed his son and within seconds the baby let out a belch that would
make anyone jealous.
"Well, I see the problem. Colic. Aren't you a pair of lucky dads to have so
many hands in your village." Nora laughed
"We are." Remus laughed
"Ladies and gentle-slugs, this is Nora. She is the heart of Hogwarts. You will
be seeing her around. She misses human interaction. Feel free to talk to her as
much as you like." Harry laughed
Nora walked down the platform and circled around the room with Maddox. Students
greeted her warmly, stopping her to chat here and there. By the time the feast
ended, Nora couldn't stop smiling. She was totally happy for the first time in
a very very long time.
***
Harry had changed into sweat pants and a tee shirt before popping down to the
dungeons. He had finally priced together what Dumbledore had done and was
discussed. Ginny had been 4, he had been 5 and they had been violated.
The door to the common room opened when he walked up, something he hadn't
expected. When he walked in, everything stopped.
"I just need to see them. It has nothing to do with the rest of you. Hey Lena,
what's the matter?"
"Not much, I want my daddy."
The words were never spoken before and sounded almost odd coming from the girl.
Harry melted and smiled.
"Go get what you need and I'll walk you. Hurry up."
Helena took off like a rocket and dissapered into her dorm.
"Yeah we all heard it." Draco sighed
"Damn. That wasn't what I expected to come out of her mouth."
"I'm glad you asked. Shes a daddy's girl Harry. Something changed in her. It's
all starting to click." Ginny smiled softly
"I've come up walk you up. This is about the hat and its needs to be done
privately."
"We are ready when you are." Draco smirked "We packed 2 trunks."
"Yeah the 60 some odd trunks in the foyer didn't give that one away. And think,
we get to do it again next year."
"Yeah. I just have more time to plan. More trunks to pack. More lunches to
pack. I did feed every first year on the train, the cooler came back empty."
Harry nodded. She had done it again. Then the first years started coming up and
hugging her good night. Harry understood it because she had been mum to most of
them all summer. The part that confused him was the new first years. Then they
moved to Draco, then to him. Somethings never changed.
"Ok, I'm ready. I think it's the first night in a new place thing. I'm use to
the manor, to home. This is totally different." Helena said coming down the
stairs
Harry laughed and held out his hand, Helena took it. They led the way from the
common room, swinging hands as they went. Helena and Harry had a brother sister
bond that no one really understood, but they didn't question it either. It has
helped Helena adjust into the family and that was all that mattered.
Harry knocked on the door to the Lupin-Snape quarters and waited. Remus
answered the door a few minutes later, still dressed. Harry was relieved that
they hadn't called it an early night.
"Having a hard time Lena?"
"Yeah. I want my Papa and my Daddy. Can I come in?"
"Yup. Thanks for walking her."
"Any time. Good night."
As the door closed Harry picked Emilie up and smirked.
"Short cut. I don't feel like walking." Harry laughed
They each took hold of Harry and they were just gone. They appeared in the
sitting room of the headmasters tower where Nora was sitting.
"Harry, Nora is not our personal baby sitter." Ginny sighed
"Nora and I were actually discussing why I brought you here. She offered to sit
with the kids. I needed her advise and she showed me where Dumbledore kept his
personal journals."
"Answers?" Ginny asked
"So many. You want to sit for this one."
Harry waited until everyone sat and had tea. There were so many emotions
running through him that he could hardly stand himself. Taking a deep breath,
Harry looked Ginny straight in the eye and she knew.
"Emilie is ours." Harry said firmly
Ginny nodded and set her cup aside. Somehow she had always known, somehow her
heart had known.
"How?" Ginny asked
"Unnamed surrogate."
"He couldn't handle his own plan."
"No."
Harry watched as Ginny pulled Emilie into her arms. The poor girl was shaking,
tears running down her face. Harry's heart broke.
"You are my girl and always will be. Now, the adoption is just a formality. You
are my girl." Ginny whispered
"I'm actually happy in a way. Your really my mum and dad. You were what, 4 and
5? Old man is a creeper." Emilie laughed "Liam and Laila are really my siblings
by blood. It's cool."
"It is very cool." Harry said "But we have to find the other child. A boy of
just 5. Conner is yours, Dray."
Draco's head snapped up.
"And who's?"
"Ginny. We have to bring him home."
"What do we have to do?"
Harry took a deep breath and explained his plan. If all went well they would be
adding another child to the family within the next 48 hours.
***** Chapter 10: Conner Rylee *****

Author's notes: Dumbledore did what?!!?
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Chapter 10: Conner Rylee
Harry had asked several members of the DA to baby sit the next morning at
breakfast. He kept it simple telling them that they had a very important matter
to take care of and that it couldn't wait. Hermione had readily agreed and was
turned down because they needed her help. She was torn between being hurt and
being honored.
When they were finally able to get up to the sitting room in the headmasters
tower, Hermione was damn near giddy with excitement. Harry explained everything
that they had found out. He told her what Dumbledore had done and what they
were trying to do. She smirked at them and pulled a notebook from her bag.
"I need a dagger, a map of Europe, and your blood. We will do Harry too, you
never know with that man."
The items were quickly collected and set in front of Hermione. She had Harry
cast the spell then they added the blood. They watched as 2 dots appeared over
London and Hermione went to work.
"Here is the address. Go get your boys. Yes, there are 2. I'll just go baby
sit."
Harry laughed as Ginny ran up to the nursery, no doubt to pack a bag. The boys
collected identification and anything else they might need.
"I'm pissed. I need to walk." Ginny snapped
They followed her, knowing that it was the only way she was going to calm down
enough to see this thing thru. They were all angry, feeling violated, and used.
No one wanted to be in their way right now, they may get punched or cursed.
"Ok, lets go before he gets there first. I have never been so upset." Ginny
said softly
The boys nodded as Harry wrapped an arm around their shoulders and they were
gone. They appeared in an alley behind a muggle orphanage on the outskirts of
London. They took a deep breath and walked around to the front of the building.
When they went inside they were greeted by an elderly women. She smiled warmly
at them and sighed.
"Does this have to do with Conner and the new baby?"
"Yes. We've come to take them home." Harry said shortly
"Good because I know that old man is not their grandfather. Something just
doesn't feel right. Every time he comes around Conner shuts down for a few days
and it frightens me. He's a beautiful little boy, red hair like yours and blue
eyes like yours. Well,"
"Yes we are his parents. What made Conner was stolen from us." Ginny smiled
"I knew I was right. I'll take you to the infant first. He looks like you."
Harry laughed as Draco sneered at him.
"But he's got you jaw line and nose. I'm not going to ask."
She opened the door to the nursery and led them to a privet room in the back of
the ward. Harry and Draco went to the cradle and sighed. He was so small.
"He was born August 28, at 2am. He was 5 pounds 8 ounces. He was a month early.
He's a perfect little angel."
"No name?"
"No. The old man said he'd be back in December."
Harry picked the tiny child up and held him close. There was alot of Harry in
the boy, but Draco could be seen as well.
"Dray, shall we use the name?"
"Xavier Alexander."
Harry passed the baby and watched Draco melt. This was their child. Their
blood. It was amazing.
"We have 4 already. All blood related. Emilie -"
"Jane? I kept her as well. How is she?"
"Beautiful. Here."
Harry pulled a photo out of his wallet and handed it to the women. She smiled
as she looked at the family that was growing before her eyes.
"She was a horrible baby. Colic, the worst I'd ever seen. She is magnificent."
"She's dancing now. She's very smart and very well mannered. Ball of energy."
Harry laughed
"Let me see our son please. I'm going to change him and swaddle him. Oh, he's
smaller them Liam was."
"About as small as Laila. They were twins." Draco said "Sorry love I'm
hovering."
"Yes, you have a bad habit of it."
Ginny quickly and gently changed the baby and wrapped him up tight. As soon as
he was tucked into Harry's arms, they went on their way.
They again entered another ward and were led to a privet room at the back.
Asleep in the bed as a small 5 year old little boy with the Weasley red hair.
Ginny knelt down beside the bed an gently pushed the boys hair behind his ear.
He opened his eyes and just starred at her.
"Mummy?" He whispered
"Yes Conner, we've come to take you home."
"Grandfather said you would never find me."
"He's not your grandfather baby. He's a mean old man. This is your Papa."
The boy looked up at Draco as he knelt down. Ice blue met ice blue and the boy
went I to his arms without hesitation. Draco held on tight and let the boy sob
into his tee shirt.
"We need to see healer Dunn." Harry said softly
Draco nodded and picked the boy up. Conner pulled back and smiled.
"Home?"
"Yes. And this is your daddy. There are 3 of us. You also have 2 brothers and 3
sisters." Draco smiled
Conner looked over at Harry and smiled, everything was starting to sink in.
"Family?"
"Yup. Are you ready?"
The boy nodded eagerly and cuddled into Draco's shoulder. Draco was in heaven
and everyone could see it. This was his son. He loved all of their children,
but Conner was his first. Harry smiled, he understood.
They first went to the manor and had Eli run full physicals on both boys.
Xavier was fine, just small. It was also confirmed that he was Draco's and
Harry's son. Draco was beside himself with joy.
Conner was an entirely different story. Dumbledore had the boy under so many
spells that they were surprised the boy could even speak. Harry was very angry
as he held the boy in his lap. He had to remove everything now and they had no
idea what was going to happen.
"Conner, I need you to just trust me ok? What that man did to you, I'm going to
take it away. Ginny, can you please hold Xavier? Draco, come kneel in front of
Conner please."
Ginny took Xavier and watched as Draco knelt in front of their son. Their son,
she couldn't help but smile. It was a twisted gift, but a gift none the less.
"Just look at Papa son. And yes you are my son too."
Conner took Draco's hands and locked their eyes. Harry took a deep breath and
focused on the magic binding the boy.
"Will it hurt? It always hurt."
"No baby, not the way Daddy does it. The old man hurt me too, and Daddy, and
Mummy. You have a very large family, Daddy had fixed the hurts in them as
well."
"I can feel it. It's soft. Daddy's magic is soft and strong. The old mans
wasn't. He said that I was nothing. That I was created to prove a point. He
said that I was born so he had something to destroy in front of you."
"Conner, we will never let him anywhere near you ever again."
"He said that I didn't deserve my magic. He said that you would never want me.
They no one would ever love me. He said that I was a worthless nothing."
Harry wrapped the boy in his arms as he began to cry. He had felt this. He had
been told this all his life. For someone so small it was devastating.
"Baby, that's not true. You are our son. We will love you no matter what. We
are so thankful we found you. This is where you belong. Always." He said softly
Conner looked up, tears still running down his face. Harry wiped them away and
kissed the boys forehead. Conner looked slightly confused by the action, like
the simple affection confused him.
"Promise?"
"With everything I am. Come see the house. Then we can go up to Hogwarts and
meet the rest of the family. Conner, it's a very big family. Mummy has 6
brothers. Then, Mummy can order what we need for your bedroom. And toys, we
need toys." Harry laughed
Conner nodded and reached for Draco. They had a Papa'a boy on their hands and
Draco was loving it. They decided to turn the second master into Connors room.
They showed him everything, answered his questions, and had lunch in the
kitchen.
As they ate, Conner went quiet. He hadn't touched his lunch.
"I get in trouble when I eat. The old man didn't like me being fed too often."
Things started clicking in Harry's head and he sighed. That's why Emilie was so
small too. It had taken them awhile but they found a system that worked for
her. So maybe it would work for Conner.
"Conner, you are allowed to eat. You will not get in trouble for eating. So,
this is what we will do until you fell comfortable. Eat what you can. Mummy
always had snacks in her bag. If you get hungry, as one of us for a snack and
we will give it to you. Ok?" Harry said gently
"Yes sir."
"No, you can call me Dad."
Conner laughed and picked up his sandwich. They watched as hunger took over and
the food vanished. Harry just smiled into his mug. The sandwich, apples,
carrots, and his milk.
"That was good." Conner sighed
"Good. Know what else? Daddy just put a pool in too. There's a playground going
up next week. Want to see?"
Conner nodded and followed Draco out the back door. Harry and Ginny stayed
behind, knowing that Draco needed a few minutes.
Out on the patio Conner bounced and giggled happily.
"That was my reaction too. He put it in for my birthday. We had so many people
here just for the party."
"My birthday is December 21st. I never had a party."
Draco sat down in one of the chairs and pulled Conner to sit between his knees.
He held the boy loosely, not wanting to make him uncomfortable. There was so
much pain inside someone so small. Draco just wished he could fix it.
"Papa?"
"Yes baby?"
"This is real right? It's not another dream?"
"Yes it's real. I'd like to hold you tight but I don't want to scare you."
"I'd like that."
Draco wrapped the boy in his arms and held on tight. He began to rock from side
to side, not really thinking about it. He heard Conner sigh and kissed the boys
hair.
"I've never had a hug until you. I like it. I like Mummy. I like Daddy. I like
you. I'm scared in going to wake up."
"Not a dream. I like you too. Kind of hard not to love you. But I understand."
Conner nodded and snuggled deeper into his Papa's arms. Oh he was in heaven. He
never wanted to be let go. He had dreamed of being held so much that the real
thing was so much better. But they needed to get back to the rest of the
family. He had a family.
"Come on. Mummy will take you to pack a bag. She'll order your things and have
them delivered."
Conner nodded and reluctantly let go. When they went back inside, Harry had
Xavier and Ginny was waiting for Connor.
"Come with me." Ginny laughed "Papa has that look he gets when he really needs
to talk to Daddy. Oh, I haven't gotten my turn yet. May I hold you?"
Conner nodded and let Ginny pick him up. He buried his face in her hair and
took a deep breath and they held each other tight. She was walking, but he
hardly noticed. He was trying not to cry again, very overwhelmed. Mum, his mum.
She was holding him, taking care of him, and he knew she was loving him. He
never dreamed this day would ever come and he was living it.
When the door closed, he let out a sob. He couldn't help it, couldn't hold it
anymore.
"Oh baby, what's the matter?" Ginny asked softly
"Mummy. My Mummy."
Ginny lowered herself to the floor and held Conner tightly as he snuggled into
her. Her heart was shattering into a million pieces as her son clung to her so
desperately.
"I'm not going anywhere. I am always going to be here. I will never let anyone
hurt you ever again. This is for keeps. I promise."
"Feels good."
"It really does. Oh my son."
Conner sat there as she rocked. Totally at ease, totally relaxed.
"I'm safe."
"Forever and always. But we need to get you some things until your new things
arrive. This will help, because then I know what sizes to buy. You can help me
pick out things for your bedroom."
Conner laughed as Ginny became animated. Within minutes Ginny had brought out
the little boy that she was learning was alot like her with Draco I mixed in.
He was a spitfire and sarcastic to boot, she loved it.
He had 3 pairs of jeans and several tee shirts, sweatpants to sleep in,
underwear, socks, and shoes by the time they were done. She then walked over to
a big bin and picked up the very last teddy bear. She handed it to Conner
without a word and smiled.
"And my mum made this. She will no doubt make you another, but this is your
first."
She handed him a soft hand made green kitted blanket and watched as he held it
tight. Comfort items were always a good idea.
"Are we ready?"
"I'm nervous."
Ginny knelt down in front of him and took his hands in hers.
"It is going to be very overwhelming, I won't lie to you. But we will be with
you. These are all people who you can trust with your life, I trust them with
mine. Everything is going to be alright. I promise."
"Ok, I think I'm ready."
Ginny gave a sharp nod and kissed the boys cheek before she stood. When they
returned to the kitchen Draco was washing the lunch dishes.
"Is he really washing dishes?" Ginny asked in a loud whisper
"I know. It shocked me too." Harry answered
"I am not deaf. Harry wouldn't give me my other son. Do I look like I want to
wash dishes? No."
"Conner, that is where you get your sarcasm from." Ginny laughed "Papa is the
king of sarcasm."
Draco turned to lean against the sink as he dried his hands. Then he saw Conner
wearing the trademark Malfoy smirk and smirked right back.
"And the smirk too. And the eye roll. Oh this is going to be fun." Harry
laughed
"Ya think?" Conner smirked
Harry couldn't help but start laughing. It was priceless. Draco had a mini me,
with Weasley red hair!
"Ok, so, Emilie takes after Ginny mostly.-"
"Until you factor in her brains and how quickly she learns." Ginny pointed out
"Your older sister, she's 11."
"Conner is a great mix of both of you. I don't want to meet his temper."
"No, it's not pretty. Things explode." Conner said
"Now that sounds like Harry!" Ginny laughed
"Things explode with me too. Alright. The party bus is leaving. No there is no
bus. Lame joke."
"Yeah Dad, very lame and I'm almost 6."
Harry just shook his head. The boy was one of a kind. So this was the kid
Dumbledore was trying to crush? Yeah right and Dementors were friendly. Harry
looked over at Draco and realized they had a hand full with Conner. All they
needed was for the twins to get a hold of him and it would be all over.
"Gin, honey, keep him away from Fred and George."
"I was just thinking the same thing. We are getting a first hand look at how
our genes mix."
Conner cocked his head to the side and looked slightly confused. Like Ginny did
sometimes.
"You are their first. Papa and I just turned 16 and Mum just turned 15. We are
very young. Old man has a lot stacked against him." Harry explained
Conner then nodded in the classic Malfoy 'Ok, now I understand' way. The kid
kept pulling out moronisms that were clearly his parents, it was ridiculous.
Before Conner could ask anymore questions Harry gathered them together and they
were gone.
When they landed outside the great hall lunch was in full swing.
"You guys go up stairs. I'm going to collect people."
Draco nodded and handed Xavier to Ginny before he picked up Conner. Harry
wasn't going to give an explanation. He needed these people now. He needed more
answers. He needed a bloody break.
"Ok! I need Emi, Lena, Dudley, Dad, Papa, and Minerva! It's important! I will
meet you in my office ASAP!"
Before anyone could reply he turned and was gone. Knowing that Harry wouldn't
have just walked in and shouted if it wasn't important, those he had called
quickly stood to follow. Severus knew it had something to do with the children
they had returned with. It also had something to do with Dumbledore.
When they reached the office, Ron and Hermione were putting sleeping babies
into pack and plays set up in the office. Ginny and Draco were sitting on a
small sofa with a little boy between them. And Harry was holding another
infant. Severus sighed.
"What did he do?"
"Stole and combined our DNA creating children that he was trying to corrupt,
turn."
"How many?"
"3. Emilie is actually mine and Ginny's. I think she was too strong willed and
he erased him from her memory. Conner is Draco and Ginny's, he will be 6 in
December. I removed everything, but he almost broke him. Almost. And this
little guy is mine and Draco's. He was born August 28th. Dad, sit."
Severus sat, slightly confused when Harry walked forward and placed the child
in his arms. He looked down at the sleeping child and melted. That's when it
hit him.
"Xavier."
Harry nodded and watched the man become far to emotional for his own good.
"We may not have been apart of it, but he is our first born son." Draco said
softly
"Ok, Conner come here please." Harry sighed
Conner stood and went to Harry, slipping his hand into his Dads. Harry smiled
and started the short introduction. Conner was slightly shocked at how warmly
he was greeted. He was asked before he was hugged even. But he was slightly
confused and looked at Ginny with that same loon he pulled earlier.
"This isn't so bad. I was really nervous." He said
Then Ginny mirrored the look and Harry damn near started to laugh. No one else
was any better off.
"Well that's true. But everyone else will be here tomorrow. Dad and I are
master duelist, and we planned a public duel for tomorrow. Dad runs the school,
he's the headmaster. He's going to be teaching a class and he wants the
students to see what they will be taught."
"Ok. I kind of understand. Kind if stupid to fight with your wife but ok."
Conner went and sat back down next to Draco, cuddling into his side. Ginny
turned to face him, needing to explain.
"It is, I totally agree. But it's not really fighting. Dad has been teaching me
for a very long time, since I was 12. I am his best student and the only one
who has ever beaten him. He is the reason I hold my mastery."
Conner nodded then smirked. Ron snorted loudly.
"I have Papas smirk, I know. Can I watch?"
"With Papa." Harry agreed
"Sweet."
Harry just shook his head. Yeah, Conner would adjust into the family just fine.
***
Later that night they lay in bed, lost in their own thoughts but all thinking
the same things.
"Alright, I'm going there." Harry said softly
Putting up privacy wards, Harry rolled and pinned Draco to the bed. Not stupid
enough to protest, Draco sighed as he was kissed deeply. He arched into Harry's
touch as he felt his hands bound above his head. He didn't protest, wanting the
kiss more then he wanted to ask questions.
"No, don't stop. God, please don't stop." Draco begged
"I have no intention to. Now, just trust me. We're going to drive you insane."
Draco arched again as Harry kissed down his body, Ginny kissing him deeply. He
moaned loudly as Harry took his prick in his mouth, fingers slowly entering
him. This was what his birthday was meant to be.
Then he felt the toy and pulled his knees back slightly. Ginny smirked as she
pulled back, wanting to watch. Harry hadn't used charms Draco realized, they
always used charms.
"No, just the contraceptive charm tonight." Harry whispered in his ear "I want
something different."
Then Harry turned the toy on and watched as Draco's eyes rolled back in his
head. Harry watched as his well composed husband started to lose control.
"Just let go." Harry whispered turning the toy up slightly
Draco arched letting out a loud moan. Harry just smirked as he began to nip
down Draco's neck.
"Harry. Please." Draco moaned
Harry shook his head as he took Draco's lips in a kiss. The blond let out a
sob, needing more. When Ginny began to gently stroking him, Draco couldn't stop
himself from begging. He was on sensation overload and could hardly stand it.
"Let me."Ginny whispered
Harry sat up as Ginny strattled Draco's hips. He moved behind her, pulling her
shirt over her head, wanting his hands on her. Then he noticed what she had
been doing, and smirked. There was now a cock ring in place, Draco wasn't going
to cum anytime soon.
He helped her position herself, and watched Draco sink into her. To his credit,
Draco only cursed once as he arched up to meet her. Draco was very hands on, he
loved to touch when they made love. He knew as Ginny leaned back into him, that
Draco wanted to reach up. He wanted to hold her hips, run his hands over her
thighs. He wanted to pull her down and kiss her deeply as she slowly began to
move.
Draco watched Harry's hands follow the path his own wanted to take. When she
started to rock, he cursed again, struggling against the silk that held him. It
was one of the most erotic things he'd ever seen, watching them while he was in
her. He'd watched them before, loved to watch them. But this was something they
had never done before.
Then Ginny's little toy came out. As Harry slid it into place, Draco moaned. He
could feel it and it was driving him crazy. Harry kissed her as she arched
back, running his free hand over her stomach. Draco wanted to cum, he needed to
cum. But that wasn't yet part of the plan.
When Ginny lowered herself to him he was blessed with the deep kiss he had been
longing for. She moaned into the kiss as she came.
"Holy shit." Draco moaned
Ginny grinned as her hands roamed. She was still floating.
"Is your turn." She whispered "I do love watching you lose control."
"I lost control when this started." Draco moaned "Please. God, please."
Ginny rolled to the side as Harry cast the only charm being used. She watched
as Harry pulled the toy free before replacing it with his fingers. Draco arched
and moaned, pushing back. Quickly Harry applied lube to his prick before lining
himself up. Ginny watched as Harry slowly pushed in, until he disappeared
completely.
"Fuck. Move, Harry please move. I need to cum." Draco mumbled
Harry lowered himself to Draco's ear, freeing his hands as he did so.
"Not yet. But I want your finger nails."
Draco complied as Harry shifted his hips. Harry let out a hiss as he kissed
Draco again. He moved slowly at first, adjusting his angle, before he picked up
the pace. He wanted this to last more then a few minutes, he wanted to enjoy
himself.
When he felt climax approach, Harry slowed down, pulling it back in. Several
times he did this, only making Draco's nails break the skin as he cursed.
"Harry. Fuck, please."
Draco was nearly sobbing in need as Harry again picked up the pace. This time
it didn't take nearly as long for climax to rush up and Harry vanished the cock
ring. It only took 3 strokes before they both cried out, cumming hard.
The castle trembled around them and Ginny cursed. The entire DA knew what
caused the building to shake. But they hadn't all been connected, but the bond
was still satisfied.
"That was interesting." Ginny said softly "Guys, the bond answered."
Harry ginned at her with his head still on Draco's shoulder. He was exhausted.
"Conner is up." He said softly
Ginny quickly pulled on her clothes and met the boy at the door. She ushered
him back to bed saying she wasn't sure why the castle had shook.
"Just don't move yet. Please just stay there." Draco whispered
Harry relaxed slightly kissing Draco's neck. He noticed that Draco was
trembling, something that had never happened before. The contented sigh made
him smile as he ran his hand down Draco's thigh.
"I don't think I could my love. I don't think I can move." Draco chuckled
"Yeah, me either. But that was well worth the wait. You didn't notice the cock
ring did you?"
"Not until I needed to cum and couldn't. The whole thing was just wow. Did you
plan that?"
"Nope. I had no idea what was going to happen until it did. I need to move. I
think no charms is better."
"I agree." Draco said as he stretched "I was not thrilled to have my hands
tied."
"That was the point."
Harry cast a quick cleaning charm before he pulled Draco into his arms.
"I think the bond answered because we were all together. That we don't do
often. Maybe that's the answer."
"We can test it. That was amazing. I'm exhausted."
Harry laughed as Ginny came back into the room. With a look she reminded them
that they now had a young boy in the tower full time.
"Clothes? This kind of sucks." Draco mumbled
Ginny just smirked at him as he stood on shaky legs.
"Oh, yeah that was a good one." She laughed
Draco smirked back at her as he gave up and sat back down. What he didn't
expect was for Harry to help him. It was the strangest thing Harry had ever
done, literally dress him.
"Yes, he is as good taking them off as he is putting them back on. You just
have to watch or he will end up taking them back off."
"That only happened twice." Harry protested
"We haven't been married but 2 1/2 months."
"And it's been a hell of a 2 1/2 months too! Come on, time to sleep. We have a
run bright and early." Draco laughed
They climbed back into bed, Draco spooned to Harry, Ginny spooned to Draco.
It's how they slept most of the time and it would shock everyone. The DA knew
they shared a room and a bed, but no one else did.
They had alot of shocking to do yet, that was for sure.
*******
The great hall was packed the next morning when they all finally arrived at
breakfast. Harry and ginny were still dressed in their work out clothes from
that morning. Draco made her put on a zip jacket before they left the tower. He
didn't want every male and some females to be gawking at his wife, it would
happen anyway but that he couldn't help.
Conner had stayed in the tower with Molly, alot of people still made him
uncomfortable. As they sat down at the Slytherin table they were surrounded by
several female members of the DA.
"Ok, we have respected the unwritten rules long enough. What in the hell were
the 3 of you getting up to to make the entire castle shake?!" Lavender nearly
shrieked
"Wait? That was you lot?" Marcus asked
That got the upper years in Slytherin interested and they moved in closer. Then
they realized that they hadn't shown a lot of affection towards each other in
public. Holding hands, an arm around the shoulders; but that was about it. So
they exchanged a look and quickly pulled Harry into the conversation thru the
link.
"What a mental connection or something?" Marcus asked
"Yup." Draco and Ginny smirked
They all looked between Harry and the pair in front of them, waiting for
something, anything. Then the words were spoken that no one would ever forget.
"I am one lucky bastard." Harry laughed
The great hall laughed as Ginny snuggled into Draco's arms.
"It is one thing to love someone with everything you are. It's something else
entirely to be loved in return." Harry said honestly "Just because we don't
display it, doesn't mean it's not there. Draco snores. Ginny talks in her
sleep. Neither are morning people, Draco mumbles and Ginny gets snap happy. I
have to send them in opposite directions before a cat fight breaks out. But you
put them together on a project and you better run, they work quickly. We are 3
very different people. We have very different strengths and weaknesses.
Combined it just works."
"How? Give us an example?" Pansy sneered
Harry thought about it for a minute and smirked.
"We have a full house elf staff so this is going to sound very strange to
everyone here. I've made a deal with our elves so that 3 days out of the week I
cook, or Ginny cooks. Yes, she can cook. No, Draco doesn't. Emilie, Helena,
Dudley and Conner have chores. Dudley washes dishes, every meal. The girls
switch of days, one day Emi will dry and Lena will put away; the next day it
switches. They are responsible for their rooms and they are checked daily.
Laundry is brought down every Friday, is washed dryed and folded; they take it
back up and put it away. The famliy room, studio, and play room are always
picked up. This is the kids responsibility. We have chore charts in the
kitchen, they mark off each completed task after it is checked. We have good
kids, the system however is Draco's."
"Who does the laundry? Draco?" Adrian laughed
"Most of the time. Unless he has something else that comes up. I float, most of
the time I'm with kids or working on something with Dad or something. I'm
normally the hardest person to find and pin. I always have something going on."
"The last 2 weeks you were at the manor with the rest of us, sorting thru the
donations. I still don't like you very much. Hi Wilbur, how are you?" Draco
laughed
"Well, thank you. The manor is quiet. It hasn't been in quite some time.
Harrison, I am moving the pick ups to the room beside the stock pile room. We
are going to go thru everything and take inventory. The elves are starting to
complain. You all are very much missed."
"Sounds good to me. Tea, 7:30?"
The elf gave a slight bow and was gone. The students were confused. Wilbur had
popped in, told them what he was doing and popped back out. He wasn't summoned,
he wasn't given instructions, he wasn't dismissed. That was not the way things
worked.
"Wilbur oversees all our elves. He always knows exactly what's going on. He is
one of the most trusted and most respected of our elves. No he was not out of
line, he did exactly as I expect of him."
"So you are a complete functioning Triad." Daphne said "No separate bedrooms,
no secretes, you share everything."
"Yes." Harry answered simply
"That too is something none of us is use to. My parents sleep at opposite ends
of the manor. I only see them at meals and even that is not a sure thing. It
must be great." Daphne laughed
Draco smiled and hugged Ginny a little tighter. There was a collective Aww,
making them laugh. They really did have a great relationship.
"6 weeks, feels longer then that." Draco mused
"Summarize the last 6 weeks and it will make everything very clear. I wrote it
out and cross referenced a calendar! It's insane."
Darco thought about it and he just sat there shaking his head.
"Wow. Yup, your right. Ever notice how things happen in clusters?"
"Yeah. Huge events happening either on the same day or over the course of a
few."
Draco nodded and sighed. They all needed a vacation.
"Christmas should - no. There's a baby due around Christmas."
"Yeah, delivering babies is great birth control. It's beautiful and totally
gross all at the same time. Right Harry?"
"Yes, I couldn't agree more. Yes I have delivered babies. Both Braylee and
Maddox. They are born wolves, they have been merged. Creevy, what have you got
and are you likely to be cursed for it?"
"Oh, photos from Ginny's birthday. And yes it's very likely. See, you lot feel
asleep on the patio. Ron and Hermione started playing hosts. Then Draco finally
got mama Molly's approval. I didn't know your hair could stick up like that
Draco."
Ginny cursed and stood on the spot. She didn't bother going around, she went up
and over. Colin's eyes went wide and several people scattered.
"How many copies Lin?!"
"Oh more then have scattered. Gin, now lets talk about this."
Ginny jumped from the Gryffindor table to the ground and put her hands on her
hips.
"No."
"Gin,"
"Lin, over stepping. Give me those."
Ginny snatched the nearest stack of photos and went thru them. She laughed and
turned to Draco.
"How in the hell were you asleep like this? As I recall you did move."
"Because I was stuck. Don't ask, I don't have an answer."
Draco was handed the photos and quickly found the photo she was talking about.
Several people were looking over his shoulder trying not to laugh.
"Yeah, I got nothing. We were all beyond exhausted at that point. So is there
going to be a duel or what? I've only seen this once and I'm still trying to
wrap my head around it."
Harry laughed as Molly walked into the great hall with Conner. Draco put his
hand up in the air and the boy ran to him. The students watched as Conner was
quickly picked up and hugged tight.
"Lots of people Papa." He said quietly
"And no one is going to let anything happen to you son. Harry you explain this
one."
Harry sighed and rubbed his eyes. He had everyone's full attention and he
really didn't want it. But kids kept popping up and Harry wasn't sure if
Dumbledore had anymore kids on the way.
"Dumbledore stole what makes them from us and made them. Biologically Emilie is
mine and Ginny's. Conner is Ginny and Draco's. Xavier is mine and Draco's. What
remains to be seen is if there will be any more. They are about 5 years apart.
We just have to keep checking. When Dumbledore finds out we have them, there's
no telling what he will do."
"What about Liam and Laila?" One of the Slytherins asked
"They were sired by Voldemort. When he came back he used my blood. Healer Dunn
ran the tests several times, we actually watched it ourselves. Tom Riddle would
hold a few seconds before it was replaced by my name. My magic overrode his.
Now as they have gotten older, only my name shows."
"The Dark Lord would've killed them." Adrian said
"And that's what Dumbledore had planned to do. Paige is Draco's sister."
"Can't you ever catch a break?" Adrian asked "It sounds like its never ending
chaos. How do you live without being afraid all the time? How do you cope? How
do you keep stepping up?"
"If not me then who? It is chaos, always. It never seems to stop. If its not
one thing, it's another. I live in fear, in the what ifs. I am terrified most
of the time. I have so much more that can be taken from me now, so much more
that can be used against me. How do I cope? I live, I keep moving forward. I do
the normal stuff I never thought I would. 17 of my girls have a dance
composition on the 5th that I'm actually excited about. Ginny has been asked to
join a dance compony. Draco's got several projects he's working on that he
thinks I don't know about. I just keep on going. I'm writing too. I'd like you
lot to read it and give opinions before I publish. Hermione has a project she's
working on for me, and we are also revising the course books. I just do the
next right thing for me and my family, what else can I do."
"I've misjudged you. I'm sorry."
"It happens a lot. Forgiven."
Harry watched as Ginny stood with a smirk, she was ready to go. Their last duel
she won and she still gloated about it. Harry allowed it only because each time
they fought, she got better. He wanted her to keep getting better, he didn't
want her getting lazy. So he smirked in return and appeared at her side.
"You can't win them all." He said crossing his arms
"Maybe not but in going to try like hell."
Harry smiled as Conner pulled on his tee shirt. Without thought, Harry picked
the boy up and settled him on his hip. He smirked at his mother, shaking his
head.
"I still don't get it. You do this to practice?"
"Yeah. Dads good, really good. The more times I best him the better off I am.
Right now he's the only one to best me and I him."
The boy just shrugged, he really didn't understand. That's when Draco finally
made it over to them. The students still sat there, no wanting to miss
anything. Who knew a conversation with a 5 year old could be so interesting.
"Well maybe if you see it, you'll understand."
"Maybe."
Draco laughed as Conner reached for him. Taking the boy back, Draco began
walking out of the hall. The students took that as their cue and followed. This
was one of the biggest things to happen at Hogwarts since the Triwizard. The
students were far to excited to watch a fight.
As Harry and Ginny walked down the steps they were joined by the minister of
magic, Gibbs, Mona, Blythe, Eli, and Gwen. Harry noticed that Eli and Gwen were
arm in arm, something he hadn't expected.
"I have finally found him." Gwen laughed
"And that is a beautiful thing." Ginny laughed
They looked at the men then back at each other. They wanted that girl time to
gossip and knew they didn't have a lot of time.
"Go before you start whispering to each other and giggling." Harry laughed
Ginny and Gwen hugged each other before looping their arms together and quickly
walking off. Harry turned to Eli and crossed his arms. He trusted the man with
his families healthcare, but he wasn't sure if he could trust him with his
nanny's heart.
"Eli, you hurt Gwen and I will hurt you. Are we clear?"
"Is glass. I don't think I could. She just told me, after you lot left for the
train we sat down and talked about it. We are taking our time but I can assure
you I'm not going anywhere."
"Good because your our healer and she's our nanny. It wouldn't be easy to
replace either of you."
"I totally understand."
"Headmaster, good morning." Fudge greeted "That was an interesting
conversation."
"Minister Fudge. I don't trust anyone. We all like Eli. We all love Gwen. I
want to see it work, I just worry. Gibbs, how the hell are you mate?"
"Hungry. Come on mate before they send- See here comes Ron now."
Harry laughed as Ron ran up to them. The students were getting impatient and
had sent Ron after him. They joined him and quickly made their way to the
Quiddich pitch. They had decided to hold the duel there because every one would
have a great view and they would have a lot of room. Like the last duel, Harry
wanted Ginny to win this one as well.
As Ron led their guests to the teachers box, Harry joined Ginny in the center
of the pitch. He crossed his arms and sighed.
"To the goal posts?"
"Yeah, more space. We haven't had this much space before."
"I know, this should be interesting. I love you."
"I love you too."
Harry bent down and kissed her softly before they went to opposite ends of the
pitch, ginny taking off her jacket as she went. The students cheered as they
bowed to each other, then it was all out war.
Conner sat on Draco's lap, both leaning on the edge of the stands watching. The
boy didn't know what to think as 2 of his parents actually fought. Draco
explained things quietly as the duel went on, hoping to help Conner understand.
It was truly amazing to watch, breath taking and terrifying all at the same
time.
Then a twist was thrown in that not even Harry and Ginny knew about. Fudge had
gathered all the Auroras to join in the duel, the DA had been in on it. They
went back to back without thinking and waited, their right hands clasped
tightly together.
"Ready baby?" Harry said softly
"I thought you'd never ask."
Harry smirked as the curses started flying. Normal people would have put up a
shielding charm, but not Harry and Ginny. They used it as an advanced training
exercise; ducking, dodging, flipping, and twisting out of the way. At one point
Ginny went down and stayed laying flat on her back for 5 seconds before it was
clear for her to move. The students went crazy as she twisted around and ran
full tilt back in.
"Where in the hell is the challenge?! And you call yourselves trained?! You
want to see trained?! Hell cat! Go!" Harry shouted
They came together in the center of the pitch again, only this time curses
started to fly. Fudge was starting to get really nervous as his best Auroras
started dropping very quickly. Within 10 minutes they only ones left were the
DA and select members of the Order. Harry was proud.
With a cocky grin, Harry slung his arm around Ginny's shoulders and laughed out
right.
"Lets go!"
Those left charged, dipping into their own personal bags of tricks as they
tried to stay standing as long as possible. The skill level of students was
starting to un nerve Fudge as they too started to quickly drop. Before to long,
only Ron and Hermione were left standing.
"Just like old times! Gin, switch. It will end with you and me, just like we
planed."
Everyone watched as Ginny switched over and they formed a line. Slowly, Harry
started to back away. He wanted to put some distance between them, make it more
interesting. With a smirk, Harry saw the stunners coming and sent them back.
Ron and Hermione fell. Now it was just Harry and Ginny. Again.
They circled, but nothing happened. They were primed now for a really good and
dirty fight. The adrenaline was pumping, the magic at their fingertips. Then
Ginny smirked and Harry got nervous.
"Let me show you what I've been working on." She said smugly
Harry watched as she stretched her hands out, palms up. Thunder rolled and the
sky began to darken, Harrys eye brows shot up. Elemental magic, Ginny was
calling a storm.
"Impressive!" Harry called
When the rain started to fall, Ginny ran full tilt at Harry. They tumbled into
the mud, Harry quickly gaining the upper hand, Ginny bucked him off and stood.
They went at it with everything they had, soaking wet and covered in mud. At
some point Harry had come out of his shirt to get away from her, thankful that
Draco had healed his back that morning.
They were running out of tricks and getting tired. By this time they were
trying to pin each other down, rolling in the mud. It was over.
"Draw!!" They finally yelled
The students went crazy as Harry called off Ginny's storm and pulled her to
him. They lay there in the mud, panting as the adrenalin still pumped thru
them. Ginny sat up and smirked down at Harry.
"I need a shower. I'm starving. And I'm all riled up."
Harry just smirked and held up his hand. Ginny laced her fingers with his and
they were gone.
"Where in the hell did they go?!?!" Fudge demanded
"To the shower, they are covered in mud. It's almost lunch and they both have
very fast metabolisms. They will both be starving. Knowing them, they will end
up in the kitchen before they come down stairs. Harry and Conner made cookies
last night."
"So lets go up to the castle and wait. Is someone going to wake them up? They
are going to want to change." Eli laughed
Several students were already down on the pitch, waking people up. It was
embarrassing that they had lost to a pair of teenagers. No one had believed the
skills Gibbs had bragged about, now they had no choice. Harrison and Ginerva
Malfoy-Potter were in fact master duelist, they couldn't laugh about it
anymore.
***
Up in the tower, Harry and Ginny were fighting with wet muddy clothes as they
kissed deeply. The shower was already running filling the bathroom with steam,
waiting for them.
"Fuck this." Harry finely cursed
With a charm, flesh met flesh and they moaned. Harry pulled her into the shower
and quickly began to wash. Ginny was slightly confused.
"Not here. Hurry up."
Ginny didn't question and washed quickly. The mud was caked in her hair,
forcing Harry to use a charm to remove it all.
When they stepped out of the shower Harry hit them with a drying charm and put
up the strongest wards he could think of.
"I do not want to be interrupted." He whispered
Ginny just smiled as he lifted her into his arms. She wrapped herself around
him without hesitation and kissed him deeply. When he finally laid them down,
Ginny too far gone to wait. She reached down and angled him to her as she
arched up.
"Shit." Harry cursed sinking into her
"I can't wait."
Harry agreed and began to move. She wanted fast and hard and that's exactly
what she got. They came too quickly for Harry's liking, but lay there panting
wrapped up in each other.
"Too quick." Harry whispered
"I agree, but that's what I wanted. You can tie me up later."
"I'll hold you to that. I need Draco. I need to let my control go."
"I think that can be arranged. As much as I'm going to regret my next words, we
have people waiting for us. What am I going to wear?"
Harry laughed as he pulled himself to his feet. He ended up picking out one of
Draco's favorite dresses for Ginny, before pulling on jeans and a black button
down shirt.
"You look great in black. But I'm pulling my hair up because it keeps getting
pulled. This is one on the simplest dresses I have, I don't know why you both
like it so much."
It was a simple a line blue halter dress, no frills or lace. She wore it with a
pair of white stripy sandals and a white cardigan.
"Because it's simple and you look good in it. It's not about what you wear,
it's about how you wear it. You could be in workout clothes and its like your
all dressed up for the red carpet. It's you."
Ginny turned from her vanity and just starred at him. Draco hadn't explained it
quiet that well when she had asked him. Harry had a way of saying exactly what
needed to be said, how it needed to be said. No one would ever cherish that
more then her.
With a nod, Ginny stood and led him out of the tower. They walked thru the
halls slowly, arms around each other. They were simply enjoying each other
compony and the silence. They had dueled for 2 hours and lunch was now in full
swing.
When they walked into the hall, they recived a standing ovation. They bowed as
they laughed, Conner rushing towards them. Harry swung him up, making him
giggle.
"That was brilliant!"
"Thank you baby." Ginny laughed "Training starts at 12 Conner."
"So Emi gets to learn that cool stuff?"
"And Lena." Harry answered
"That's not fair."
"Yes it is. Your Papa is still learning." Ginny smirked
Conner scowled and mumbled something before reaching for his Mum. Harry just
shook his head, the boy was so much like his father it wasn't funny.
As he took his seat at the head table, Harry realized he was starving and dug
in. Fudge on the other hand looked confused.
"When did thus happen?" He snapped "Why wasn't I informed? Under who's
authority are you sitting there?"
Harry pointed to the founders and Merlin, stuffing more food in his mouth.
Fudge just sat there as the students talked and laughed with people long dead.
It finally dawned Fudge that he had fully lost control of the school. A boy of
16 could easily take control of everything and he was helpless to stop it. He
felt a panic attack coming on and felt the need to lash out.
"You will be replaced by the time term starts. So will the wolf. I don't know
what your playing at boy but it is going to stop, right now." He snapped loudly
Harry set down his knife and fork, wiping his mouth on his napkin. He fixed
Fudge with a tired look and crossed his arms.
"Then the castle will crumble. She is my castle. This is my birthright. Things
are not as they seem Fudge. What you want to be reality and what is reality are
two entirely different things. What you fail to comprehend is that you have no
say here. I will hold this post until I die. No one in this world can change
that. Go have your research team look everything up. Try it. I dare you to."
Fudge stood and prepared to leave the castle. In parting Harry smirked and
stood. Fudge glared at him.
"I haven't even gotten started yet. Things are changing and you are not apart
of that change. I know what I face and I will meet it head on. Tell Dumbledore
I've found my answers, he will understand. God help you."
They watched as Fudge and the Auroras stormed out of the castle. They knew
Harry was fighting an up hill battle, but it was becoming very clear that the
battle wasn't going to be pretty.
Then and there the DA made the biggest choice they would ever make. They would
stand beside this family come hell or high water. Both were sure to come.
***** Chapter 11: The Changing *****

Author's notes: Harry starts taking control.
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Chapter 11 : Revaluations
September 17 the students witnessed the changing of an entire pack, Remus
having to pull rank with a young wolf who had a hard time merging. Little Emile
had shocked and impressed everyone by casting the spell on the boy perfectly.
She had just shrugged and went to comfort the boy sobbing on the floor. Harry
still didn't know how to respond to that one.
That same night Harry held Severus and Emilie's birthday party out on the
grounds under the full moon. Their birthday was on a wensday so it was decided
to hold the party early. The boy stuck close to Emilie making both Harry and
Draco watch them very closely, she was the first born after all.
Later that night the sat on the steps starring up at the moon. It was nearly 2
in the morning, but the full moon was a celebration these days.
"This is my first moon. The pack found me a few days after the moon. My mother
had had enough time to make sure I lived. I'm 12, my name is Luca Blaine. As
far as I know I was born May 27. No one wants me now. Mum was killed not too
long ago. This pack let me tag along. I have nothing."
"Your safe now."
"I'm not sure that I am. I get this funny feeling when I'm near you. I can pick
out your sent, that's how I kept finding you. I don't understand and it
confuses me."
Emilie reached over and laced their fingers together. She was a smart girl, she
understood a lot better then others thought she should. Luca just stared at
their hands, silly grin on his face.
"I'm not meant to find you yet. I never thought I'd have a mate." He whispered
"Mum and Dad were 11 and 12. So we will just keep it to ourselves. I'm not
going to push you away Luca, we are just far too young. Understand?"
"Yes. Thank you Emilie. Could we get away with having our sleeping bags next to
each other?"
"Arms length apart."
Luca nodded feeling happy for the first time in a long time.
******
It took Harry most of the next month to figure it out. He watched them during
the October moon and it hit him like a ton of bricks. They had excepted it and
made a plan. They were becoming close friends, already inseparable. Harry
didn't like it.
"What's the matter love?" Draco asked sitting down on the steps
"Watch them. Luca and Emilie. Tell me what you see."
Draco did as Harry asked and felt his stomach knot. Never once did Luca let go
of Emilie's hand. He spun her around in a dance with no music. And when he
hugged her, she hugged him back just as tightly.
"Fuck." Draco whispered
"I will have you know this is a rare case son." Remus said joining them "Luca
came to me and asked what to do. He told me they planned on friendship, growing
up. They know what they are and are dealing with it beautifully. His wolf is
content. And so is Emilie."
Harry nodded and waved them over. It was true, Emilie wasn't nearly as bouncy
as she normally was. She was calmer, more focused, quiet. The change had
happened over time and now Harry realized it was because she was whole.
When they stopped in front of him, Harry sighed and looked at his little girl.
She smiled and went into his arms with a laugh.
"I don't do things by half either. I'm not going to do anything stupid either.
I promise."
Harry nodded and let his daughter go. She would always be daddy's girl, now he
got to watch her fall in love. His heart ached, she was growing up way too
fast.
*******
Holloween dawned far too early for Harry's liking. Something felt off. The
magic felt too strong in the castle, making the air feel heavy. It was making
his stomach turn.
After checking in with Gwen to make sure she was ok and kissing his babies,
Harry headed down to the great hall. The feeling was only getting stronger and
Harry knew he was the only one who felt it. He even sat down far too heavy in
his seat making every thing stop.
"Nora! What the hell is going on?!" He finally snapped
"You can feel it too?" She asked
"Yes. I feel like I'm going to be sick. What is it?"
There was a popping noise and Harry looked up. In the center of the great hall
stood 3 long dead people. Harry starred at his parents and god father blankly
before looking over at Severus.
"Yeah it happened. The question is why?"
"Because this 12 year old is a genius! It worked?!"
"They granted your wish, yes. Harry, she's one hell of a kid. Very much your
daughter." Lilly laughed
Harry stood and slowly walked around the table. He stopped beside Hagrid and
crossed his arms. Emilie knew she was in trouble and slowly sat back down.
"I don't yet know if I'm angry or not. Emilie Jane, explain." He said calmly
"I made a request."
"More."
"Ok. I did it during the moon, the magic was high that night. While I entered a
trance, Luca stood watch. I requested that they be sent back for one day. So
that you could have at least that. Because, yes I've paid attention, and I know
you wish you could have something."
"Cost?"
"No cost. It was an unselfish request. I didn't make the request for myself, I
made it for you. Think of all the things I could have asked for, acceptance for
one. But I'll get that in my own. Your my dad."
Harry looked down at the floor and tried to process. The trance could've hurt
her. The powers could have taken her life in exchange for the request. So many
things could have happened that didn't and he had no idea what to feel.
What he didn't see was Severus come up behind him. He was shocked slightly as
he was picked up by his elbows and carried a foot from his parents.
"Dad! What the hell?" Harry snapped
"Gift horse Harrison. Gift horse." Severus replied
Harry sneered at the man, who sneered in return as he took his seat. Harry
sighed and looked up.
"Lets take this to my office. And no I don't plan on going alone. Dad, Papa,
Gin, Dray, Ron, Mione, join us please."
"Come get your brother, I can feel a fit coming on. It's I want Harry Monday."
"Maddox Monday." Harry laughed "He and Laila have a love hate thing going on."
"Because you are their favorite."
Harry took Maddox and was instantly cuddled. At 3 months old the boy was very
opinionated, knew what he wanted when he wanted it. It kept his parents on
their toes.
With the baby now content, Harry led the way up to his office still trying to
process. He hadn't even noticed that Emilie, Helena, and Luca had joined them
until they all sat down in the office. Harry took a deep breath and was
promptly distracted as Laila pulled herself across the floor and sat between
his feet.
"See, I kept telling you it wasn't that difficult. Good job." He said gently
Then he noticed Liam sitting between Ginny's feet and Paige was trying to pull
herself up Draco's leg. That's when he noticed Gwen had been sent for and was
holding Xavier facing out. He just shook his head as Severus went and collected
his grandson with a small smile.
"Snape with infants." James laughed "I never understood it."
"My name is Severus. Please use it. Wilbur,"
The elf appeared and about fell over in shock.
"I like this elf! Can you not give him a heart attack!" Harry snapped
"I am fine Harrison. It's good to see you. Are you alright?"
Harry looked at the worried elf and just shrugged. He wasn't sure if he could
feel. Wilbur patted his knee and sighed.
"You call me, understand. Coffee all around, keep it coming. No problem."
Harry smiled as Wilbur patted his knee again before he left. Minutes later
coffee appeared, everyone sighed. Cups were quickly passed out and Emilie
decided to break the silence.
"I think daddy is still in a bit of shock. I am Emilie, Harry and Ginny's
daughter. No, that would be impossibly wrong. Conner is Draco and Ginny's.
Xavier is Draco and Harry's. Yes I used first names. What were you told? About
the family?"
"Nothing." Sirius said softly
"May I?" Emilie asked Harry
"By all means, give it a shot." Harry sighed
Emilie rubbed her hands together and sighed. Over the next hour she did a
beautiful job telling their story. They had no idea that she had paid that much
attention. When she finished, she leaned back into Luca with her cup, self
satisfied. She ignored the look Draco gave her about sitting so close to Luca,
right now she didn't really just didn't care.
"Well told. So what now?" James said softly
"I have the paintings back at the manor. I spend a lot of time in there
learning about where I've come from. I've lived a lot. I've done things that no
one else has. I have planes that would blow your mind. I guess we just go about
the day. I canceled classes and made it a 3 day weekend. Dray, you have a date
with Emilie. Ginny, I don't know what you had planned."
"I have a date with Conner. We were going to go Christmas shopping."
"It's October." Harry smirked
"Count them."
"I see your point. Ok, Luca and Lena can help me then."
"Are there cookies involved?" Helena asked
"Lena, really?"
Helena laughed. She loved spending time with Harry. They normally baked when
they spent time together. Luca on the other hand looked a bit nervous.
"Luc it's a good thing. Daddy's looking to be distracted." Emilie laughed
"Am I that transparent?" Harry whined
"No, your my dad. Papa, are you ready?"
"Yeah. Harry, behave."
"Don't piss her off she has my temper and recalls information quickly."
Draco laughed and followed Emilie out of the tower. Soon there after, Ginny and
Conner left. Harry sighed wishing they would've stayed. Then Ron and Hermione
excused themselves, they too had a date planned.
"If you two think your leavening this tower I will curse you into oblivion and
back again. We are going up. I need help. Laila has fallen asleep on my leg.
Again."
Lilly came forward and gently picked Laila up. Harry knew when Laila stayed
asleep everything was going to be fine. He led them up the stairs into the
family sitting room, nervous. Pack n plays were quickly filled with sleeping
babies, Xavier in the hanging bassinet in the corner.
Harry just stood there at a complete loss as to what to do next. He was given a
day with his parents and he had no idea what to do with it. So he stuck his
hands in his pockets and shrugged.
"Screw this!" Lilly snapped
Harry's head snapped up in time to see his mother wrap her arms around him. He
returned the embrace without thinking, holding into get just as tightly as she
held into him. His mother. The one that he had missed the most, needed the
most. Closing his eyes, Harry went about memorizing Lilly Potter.
"You are so tall!" Lilly mumbled
"6'2, we are not sure how tall I'll get. Ginny's 5 foot, it pisses her off."
Lilly laughed and pulled back. Harry smiled and sighed. He did look like his
mother.
"Go see Papa. Remus."
Lilly smiled and went to her best friend. James stepped forward next, shrugging
much like Harry had a habit of doing.
"I've been replaced?"
"No, he stepped up. I need someone or I really have no limits. He became my
limits. He also is my legal guardian. We agreed."
James nodded and shrugged again. Harry smirked.
"Will you just hug me? You are my father."
James smiled and hugged his son tight. Harry had his fathers smile, his body
shape, and a few of his mannerisms. James was about as tall as Draco, who was
5'10. James finally released his son, he went straight to Remus and hugged the
sobbing man tightly. That left only Sirius and Harry felt his anger spike.
"Are you fucking stupid or something? Baiting Bella? Really? Ginny could take
her, shit Ginny's beaten me. Why? Why in the hell didn't you just do as you
were told."
Sirius was happy, now he was angry. Harry quickly cast a bubble over the babies
and started shouting. The other adults in the room stared as they stood toe to
toe having a shouting match. Harry had a lot of pent up hurt and anger that he
was letting out, he needed this.
Severus and Remus both held Lilly and James back as Harry unloaded. Harry
wasn't finished when Sirius started backing down.
"Then why didn't you?!" Sirius snapped
"Because Dumble-Fuck would've been on to us then! Ginny and I are level 1
masters Sirius! Look around at the chaos! What you've been told he's done! He
bound me, Severus, Ginny, Draco, Dudley! He killed the Dursley's! He wants what
I have! The fucking magic, the power! Ask me that question again!"
Harry stood there out of breath, then he felt it. The magic that came with his
anger was bubbling up to the surface.
"Dad. Not good. I can't hold it."
Severus cursed as he went to Harry. He started speaking softly and gently into
Harry's ear trying to bring the boy back down.
"I can't hold it."
"Yes you can."
"I can't breath. Everyone across the room. Shields as strong as you can get
them. Shit."
Severus pulled Harry into his arms and held him tightly. It was like trying to
defuse a bomb with the clock seconds to zero. Then he felt the shift and
started rubbing Harry's back. The magic was bringing itself back in, calming
down.
"Deep breath. Now please try to keep your anger in check." Severus said gently
Harry nodded and loosened his grip. When he pulled back, he was light headed.
"You can come out now. That hasn't happened in a very long time. I've got to
sit, I'm dizzy. My anger triggers my magic. It goes into self defense mode. I
respond to crisis with anger, however controlled."
Severus helped him to an arm chair and watched as he plopped down. He sighed as
a headache started to build behind his eyes. Luca was afraid to move, standing
behind the babies as if they would protect him. Harry smirked.
"Luca, I lost my temper and I'm sorry. Please come sit down."
"I'm going to stand here a few minutes. I think I figured out where Emilie gets
her temper."
"No, she has her mothers temper. Trust me. The stupidly she gets from me. And
her brains. I need a headache anything at this point. The downfall of my magic
running hot."
Severus went into the kitchen and pulled out a pain reliever. Luca was sitting
down as he returned, the boy still looked like he wanted to bolt. Severus
couldn't blame him.
"Luc, he hasn't snapped yet and your dating his daughter. I think your safe. Is
this the first time you've been in the tower?" Severus smirked
"Yes. Draco doesn't like me, Ginny is still in denial, Harry hasn't questioned.
It's un nerving. Keeps me on my toes." Luca replied
"She merged you, it worries us all. We've argued about it a lot. Their afraid
its because she merged you. I know better, I watched it happen." Harry said
softly
Remus smiled as Severus sat down beside him. Sandlewood and vanilla. It almost
made him wonder.
"Cherry blossoms and worn leather. Stupid dance shoes. I always smell it. I
always know where she's been."
"Ok. I'll keep that in mind. Dance shoes? Really? Maybe you could find them
because she's lost them again." Harry laughed
"There's one under the sofa under Mrs.Potter. The other one is upstairs I
think. Hold on."
They watched Luca literally follow his nose and vanish up the staircase. He
returned a few minutes later, holding the shoe and looking a bit dazed.
"Under her bed."
Harry laughed as the poor boy handed him the shoe. He hadn't meant for Luca to
actually play fetch, but Emilie would now have her shoes.
"I've thought about charming them to follow her. I'm trying to figure it out
and I just can't. Mum, how?"
"I got nothing." Lilly smirked "Merged?"
Remus smiled and quickly went into the short version. The reaction was
priceless, straight shock.
"I've seen 4 moons now. The pack is the biggest in Europe and they keep coming.
Oh, I got this in the mail. We haven't even gone public yet."
Harry took the letter Remus held out and quickly read it over. There was
another pack of 30 on their way, they expected to be at the manor before
Novembers moon. Harry nodded and pulled his cell phone form his pocket.
"Novembers moon falls on a Tuesday. Send everyone thru the floo after dinner.
Brew here and have an elf pick it up. Yeah, that'll work. Luca, I need a favor.
I want Emi to sit this one out."
"She's not going to agree to that. Not right off. But if you skirt around
behind her back it will only piss her off. Let me talk to Nora. I have an idea
and I think I can get both women to agree."
"What do you have in mind?"
"The old observatory."
"You may just be on to something."
Harry's mind made plans as he sent the new information thru the link. Luca was
just starring at Harry, trying to figure the man out.
"You confuse the wits out of me. I do not understand most of what you do and it
always seems to work."
"Emi will catch on. Our minds work 3 times faster then yours. You've watched us
work together. It goes quick and always exactly as planned. I don't understand
most of the time either, just keep going."
"She's going to sit her OWLs isn't she?"
"Her plan, not mine. Next year she plans to sit her NEWTs. Then I think she's
going to work on masteries. She plans to start with potions."
Luca shook his head. Emilie was going to leave him in the dust. She's find
someone better, smarter, normal.
"And thoughts like that are just stupid. Emilie doesn't do things by half. That
she gets from me."
"Are you going to train her?"
"That's what she's asked."
"Train me too."
Harry looked up from his phone. He was trying to figure out a way to surprise
Emilie. The request was one that he had expected. One that he had hoped for. So
he nodded.
"I think it's time you were properly inducted anyhow. Tomorrow, 5:30am. Meet us
at the steps. We run, every morning."
Luca nodded and crossed his arms. This family was going to drive him nuts. Now
he had to get up at the crack of dawn to run. Running was not fun. Then he
caught Helena smirking at him.
"What? Smirking from you is never a good thing."
"Welcome to the Malfoy-Potters and Lupin-Snape's, Luca Blaine. Your in for one
wild ride. You think we drive you nuts now, no. You've seen nothing yet. Wait
till Christmas when we go home." Helena laughed
"I'm stay-"
"Nope, you are one of us now. Have fun with that. What in the world?" Harry
smirked
Conner shot thru the door and up the stairs like he was on fire. Minutes later
Ginny entered laughing her ass off, dropping her bags and leaning against the
wall.
"Oh that was fun. He had to really go. He has a thing about public bathrooms."
She laughed
Harry just shook his head and glanced over at Sirius. He had a huge grin on his
face looking quite smug.
"Don't smirk, you lost. See, you said after Hogwarts. What you didn't know was
that we had broken up a few days before."
"Ok. How long were you together?"
"Oh, about 3 years." Ginny said as she dug thru bags "Something happens when
someone nearly dies to save your life."
"And something totally different happens when someone kills to save your life."
Draco said coming thru the door with Emilie "What we miss?"
"Lost my temper yelling at Sirius. Almost lost it. Terrified Luca. Talking.
Pack of 30 come November. Christmas."
"Did anything explode?"
"No, I nearly did. I need to work on it."
Draco shrugged and hung up Emilie's coat. Harry had invited Luca to come at
Christmas and he wasn't so sure that was a good idea. The boy would be running
with them as well. Draco was losing this battle and it didn't sit well that
both Harry and ginny had teamed up on the matter.
"Luca, can I talk to you?" He said softly
Everyone in the room watched as the boy stood and followed Draco back down to
Harry's office.
"He's going to block the link." Harry said softly
"This is almost as bizzar as that time he washed the dishes."
Ginny sat on Harry's knee and focused. Draco wasn't going to let her in, he
always let her in. With a sigh, she reached into her pocket and pulled out a
pair of extendable ears. Harry thought it was going to work until they were
yanked out of her hands.
"Damn it!" She snapped
"He's giving up Ginny. Will you let him have his pride?"
"No. I'm not liking the fact that he's doing this on his own."
"Ginny, it's his fight."
Ginny crossed her arms and sat down on the sofa. She watched as Emilie sat in
Harry's lap without asking, something she only did when she was nervous. Ginny
relaxed, she wasn't the only one feeling it.
Then father and daughter began a conversation in sign. She smiled as she
watched Emilie tell her father everything. The girl confided in her father?
Ginny shook her head, she did too.
***
Draco sat across from Luca starring down into his cup. He needed to get this
over with before he changed his mind.
"She's our eldest. She may not hold my DNA but she is still mine. Do not hurt
her Luca."
"I'm more afraid she's going to hurt me. She's amazing sir. She's going to
leave me in the dust. Before I hit my OWLs year, she will hold masteries. I am
aware that I will never be good enough for her. I will never hope to accomplish
half of what she will before she reaches 17. Will you please look at me."
Draco looked up and realized the boy was speaking the truth. Luca was a good
kid and Emilie had only made him better. They were good for each other, they
completed each other.
"But I will always love her. I do love her. I will do everything in my power to
assure she's happy. I already do. I'm afraid I'll lose her just like I've lost
everyone else. I wouldn't handle it well at all."
Draco nodded and looked down into his cup again. He now understood that Luca
wasn't playing a game. He now understood that the boy was committed. His next
words he needed to be careful with.
"No contract until your sixteen, that I will not be swayed on.-"
"Nor will Emilie. I'm sorry, I spoke out of turn."
"I know Emi. She isn't big on stupid. I expect the same from you. I have
noticed the wolf has been harder to control. Why?"
"We try to keep things as platonic as we can. We are trying to maintain just
friendship. It's getting harder. We've talked about it, so when no ones around
she curls up in my lap and lets me hold her. It's enough, it calms the wolf for
awhile. Because we are so very young, the bond demands only contact. Until we
reach 16 it will demand nothing more."
"So you've planned to stay a step ahead of the bond?"
"We have yes. She has the details, I forget them. I'll have her show you her
notebook. Her plans would blow your mind."
"I will try to let it go Luca. It's just not easy. Deal?"
Draco I extended his hand and Luca took it. What Luca didn't expect was to be
pulled into a hug. He, like the other young wolves, weren't really use to a lot
of contact. But he returned the hug, happy to have received it.
"Send Emi, down."
"Yes sir."
Luca ran up the stairs and entered the family room quickly. Without a word, he
went to Emilie's backpack and started looking. In a few seconds he found the
notebook he was looking for and stood. They all watched as Luca handed the
notebook to Emilie and escorted her to the door. She didn't hesitate and went.
"Good luck." Luca said softly
"Yeah, I just might need the Potter luck this time. He may be my Papa but he is
still Draco Malfoy."
Luca laughed as Emilie headed down the stairs. Shutting the door, Luca crossed
the room and sat heavily in his chair. Everyone was starring at him, waiting
for him to spill.
"I need to process. My mind is spinning. Whatever Emilie does when she comes
back in will answer everything." He said softly
"That did not help at all." Ginny whined
Luca just shook his head and closed his eyes. Remus took pity on the boy and
explained what the bond between wolf and mate required. At points Luca would
nod to confirm what Remus said. There had never been a mates found as young as
they were, not much was known about what the bond required.
"She's working on a book. Together, we are pulling together everything we know
and everything we are learning. It needs to be done. Ok, I'm getting nervous."
"Don't. They can sit and talk for hours. Harry, Hermione has the proposal
ready."
"I actually expected it ages ago. She has a thing about perfection." Harry
laughed
Seeing the questioning looks Harry went into an explanation to waste time.
***
Draco sat with Emilie in his lap listening to her explain everything she had
planned. He was amazed, Emilie had a 10 year plan in the works and it was
already in the works. He couldn't argue with it. She was brilliant, she had
actually re written her plan when Luca entered her life. Draco would do
everything in his power to help her keep her plan.
"Now tell me what your heart tells you." Draco said taking her notebook "I want
feelings now."
Emilie sighed and leaned back. She tried so hard not to live with her emotions
on her sleeve. She liked logic so much better. Logic didn't hurt.
"I'm a little more then terrified. It's overwhelming what I feel sometimes.
It's like half of me is missing when I'm not with him. I feel all out of sorts,
I can't concentrate, I can't focus. Yes, I love him. I can't seem to help it.
This bond thing goes both ways and its driving me half crazy."
"What do you want?"
"Always. We sleep on the common room sofa! I told dad all this! I'm going half
nuts! I can't use logic! The solutions to the problems are logical, but it's
insane logic! We are both exhausted, that sofa is not comfortable! Far too
quickly separation just isn't an option! Papa, what in the hell do I do?!"
Draco wrapped his arms around his confused daughter and held her tight. He
opened the link and quickly sent a request. He wanted his daughter happy and
right now she was miserable. Receiving a positive reply, Draco kissed Emilie's
hair.
"Everything will be taken care of. We are moving Luca into the Tower."
"So we can sleep on the sofa here?!"
"No, so you can sleep in your bed. I'm saying that I trust you both not to do
anything stupid. But that 10 year plan is going to fail if you don't sleep."
Emilie turned and hugged Draco tightly.
"Thank you Papa."
"You are growing up way too fast. I don't like it. But I love you and I trust
you."
Emilie smiled and stood. She needed a nap. Neither her or Luca had slept much
over the last week. She couldn't wait until she closed her eyes.
"I can speak for both of us on this, we need a nap. I will leave the door open.
But I'm exhausted. I'm surprised I shared my plan, I normally wouldn't. Luca
must've thought it would help."
"Go have your nap. God I must be crazy. Come on so my pride can become mince."
Emilie laughed as they went up the stairs. Luca met Emilie at the door and they
damn near ran up the stairs.
"Good night!" They yelled
"I thought I was the only one who got excited about taking a nap." Harry
laughed
"We all get excited about naps honey we just never get to take them." Draco
laughed "And there went the rest of my pride."
Draco then sat on Harry's lap. Sirius just starred. The fact that Harry was
married blew his mind. The fact that Harry was at the head of a triad was
almost too much for him to handle.
"Harry, what the hell happen to you? I don't know this person." Sirius said
softly "Draco was your arch rival. Now your married. I'm trying to make myself
understand."
"Things changed." Harry
"That's a pretty dramatic change."
"It wasn't as sudden as you think." Ginny smirked "the reason we broke up was a
2 way street. We agreed. It was an epic fail."
"You had an epic fail dear. I didn't." Harry corrected
Over the next half hour they sat there and explained their relationship. Then
they went on to explain how their family worked. Sirius sat there listening
trying to figure out how the hell he had missed so much. It was when Conner
asked him to hold him that he melted. Ok so maybe he could deal with it.
"Ok, I give. I see no choice. Really?"
"Really really. Why don't you talk to Papa. That one- Eli what's the matter?"
"We got one coming early and the spells are too advanced for me. Her water
broke about an hour ago. She's progressing far too quickly for it to be
stopped."
"Dad, Dray come on. We will be back."
They went thru the floo without waiting for a reply. Remus stood and started
pacing he hated being left behind. He had always been present when their
children were born, watched them take their first breath. He didn't like this
at all.
"What's going on?" Lilly asked
"Allison went into labor early. Packs will take in carriers. She was due
December 15, so Harper is quite early. 6 weeks in fact. I was there when
Braylee was born, when Maddox was born. When Helena was changed. This is
weird."
"Harry delivers babies?" James asked
"Yeah shocked us too when Braylee was born. Phone." Ginny said
Remus went for his phone only to have Lilly get to it first.
"Lilly, give me my phone."
"Yeah because I don't know how to work this thing anyway. This family is
strange."
Remus laughed and took his phone. Opening the message, he sighed.
"I need to go. Excuse me."
Ginny requested lunch and answered the questions as they were asked. Lilly was
very quickly starting to understand that the families that built around Harry
were made up of people he loved very much. He took care of them and loved them
as much as they loved him.
As Ginny explained the things that they had in the works, Lilly laughed. Her
son was brilliant. He accomplished things quickly and moved onto the next
project. He had a big heart. He was caring, kind, loving, generous, loyal and
brave.
"Oh Siri, did he tell you Dad had me resorted?" Ginny said with a smirk
"No. Why in the hell would he do that?"
"Because, both Harry and I talked the hat out of Slytherin."
"So your a Slytherin now?"
"Yup. So is Lena, Emi, and Luca."
"That I did not see coming. Or that. Harry where is your shirt? How long have
you been hiding that?"
Harry stepped thru the floo topless showing what the years of training had
done. He was looking grim, nervous.
"Years. Blood. Harper is going to be fine. She's actually a really big baby,
almost 9 pounds. Allison made it, but I don't know for how long."
"She made it?" Ginny asked softly
"Yeah. The others wanted to go, she didn't. She said the family she gained was
worth more then the one she lost. She's fighting. She gave Harper up like she'd
planned, but she wants to stay."
"Go clean up. Are they coming back?"
"Yes. Draco's getting things together for them. Malachi is doing well. I saw
Victoria when I was there. She and Allison have become really good friends.
She's making progress, she doesn't go into a panic when a man walks in the
room."
"That's fantastic! Go on so I can meet my new sister. I wasn't present this
time. Child birth is great birth control, let me tell you."
Harry laughed as he went to change. Life was just crazy sometimes.
***
Harry walked into Emilie's room an hour before dinner. He had been the only one
willing to face the reality of their daughters choices. They were both 12 years
old and had a very adult relationship in most aspects. But honestly Harry was
very happy they were in the tower, he got to watch them closer now.
He stood at the foot of the bed, trying to process. Luca was spooned up behind
Emilie with his arm wrapped firmly around her. It was odd to see.
"Emi, dinner is in an hour."
"Alright. We're coming. Luc, wake up."
"Do I have to?"
"Yes, I'm starving and I'm not sneaking down to the kitchens later."
Luca sighed and sat up. Harry smirked, they were both light sleepers. Things
just kept getting stranger. They watched as Emilie gathered clothing and went
into the bathroom without a word.
"She needs to wake up. Is there coffee? Please tell me there's coffee?"
"Most of the time. Come on, let her do her thing. We will get you a cup of
coffee."
"Thank Merlin."
Harry laughed as Luca led the way. He liked the boy and he fit well into the
family. As they entered the sitting room everyone looked up from Harper who was
asleep in Lilly's arms.
"Oh, well congratulations. This is Harper?"
"Yes. Alli made it." Severus said softly
"That's great, I really like Alli. She took on the mum part really well. She
fits."
Harry handed Luca a cup of coffee and sighed. He really hoped the women pulled
thru, for the kids sake. Deep down Harry wished that they could adopt them all,
but they couldn't. That made him wonder.
"Lena, has anyone given you a hard time about being adopted?"
The girl looked up and nodded.
"Yes actually. Some of the older ones get jealous. But then it's pointed out
that the pack we are all apart of is a family. That families built the pack and
treat us like family. It shuts them up really quick. Luc is different. He's
mated into the family. Most are jealous because of Emilie, not the family. We
all hope to find our mates but it doesn't always happen." Helena answered
"I wish I could, but I can't. I have goals however and plan to meet them."
Helena smiled and sighed. She truly loved spending time with her family but she
couldn't wait to get out of the tower. She wanted to have a bit of fun this
holloween.
"For 2 years I went trick or treating dressed as a begger. I needed the candy,
the food. Then there were the families that gave out money, pretzels, carrots,
apples, money. So I used that. I can tell you the best places in London to get
a hot meal, a shower, and clean clothes. This is the first time I'm not looking
over my shoulder and pitching my tent."
"I remember." Remus sighed "You need the ones that don't ask too many
questions. When school was out, I had my fathers wizards tent that I called
home. They were afraid of me so I didn't go in, I was picked up and dropped
off. They moved me to the tent when I was 7, terrified that I'd lose it. I
actually liked it because I didn't have to look at them. See the fear they
felt. I had a clearing in the woods. I had a garden that I would start at
Easter break and grow my own food. I would do chores for people in the village
for money. And I was given a monthly allowance until I turned 17. Then it got
hard."
"You moved to Godric's Hollow after that. Set up in the woods behind the
cottage. Then Severus gave you a new tent. It was so much bigger then the old
one." James said
"It was, I attached them and made a bathroom. I don't miss it, can't really
bring myself too."
"Remus, do you still have the tents?" Luca asked
"What are you planning cub?"
"Not sure yet."
Just then Emilie came down the stairs. She had chosen to wear pajamas, making
everyone laugh. She was in yoga pants, a tank top and a zip jacket; slippers
instead of shoes.
"You must be exhausted." Luca smirked
"Yes and I have a headache. I'm cranky, my blood sugars low, and all I want is
to go back to sleep."
Harry hid his smile behind his hand as Emilie went for the coffee. She, like
her father, didn't pull any punches. They chatted quietly for the next half
hour. Draco had pulled Emilie over and French braided her hair, shocking those
who knew him well. He just rolled his eyes and sighed.
"I honestly don't know where I picked this one up. But for the past few years
I'm the one to braid the first years hair before breakfast." He informed them
"That's a lot of braids."
"Yeah now triple it and you have this year. Is everyone ready?"
They walked down to the great hall, laughing and talking. The students cleared
the way, nodding greetings as they passed. Lilly had made fast friends with
Laila and James with Liam, so they had picked them up. Sirius had Conner on his
shoulders, laughing at something the boy had said. Paige was on Ginny's hip,
snuggling her hair rubbing her eyes, she was ready for bed. She was going thru
a growth spurt, so being tired didn't surprise them. Harry had Maddox wrapped
up in the moby, Xavier was tucked into Draco's arms. Remus had Braylee and
Severus had Harper. It was the first time they hadn't had to sent text messages
to get to the great hall just to eat. It was kind of cool.
Harper was introduced to the student body and placed into a bassinet behind
Remus' chair. Harry sat picking at his dinner waiting for the other shoe to
drop. All day he had had this since of foreboding, something was going to
happen, something that would change everything dramatically.
"DADDY!"
Harry's head snapped up to see Conner running towards him as fast as his legs
could carry him. He was intercepted by Draco just as Albus Dumbledore strode
into the great hall. The man was livid, magic pouring off him in waves. He
stopped in front of the teachers platform, crossing his arms.
"I want what you've taken from me. I want the children back."
"They are not yours. They are ours."
"You have -"
"Just get out."
Harry carefully took Xavier out if the wrap and asked Minerva to hold him. The
students watched as he walked around the table to face the man who had
destroyed so much.
"I think Conner's reaction to you speaks volumes. You almost had him, almost
broke a 5 year old boy. You couldn't break Emilie, she is far too strong
willed. Xavier you will never get your hands on."
"And I heard of twins, Voldemort's children. Give me them-"
"No, my blood overrode. They are mine. All but Paige have our blood and she's
Draco's sister. You will not be getting them."
"How dare you!"
"I'm going to give you 5 seconds. Then I will make you leave."
Dumbledore pulled his wand and stood at the ready. Silently he counted down
from 5, then started cursing. Harry blocked mostly, dodging when he had to. He
wasn't even trying and Dumbledore was starting to panic. He had one choice, one
option. He was going to declare war. It was the only way to keep himself out of
prison and to stay alive. He was going to pick up where Voldemort left off and
he would overthrow the Wizarding World.
"I, Albus Dumbledore, here by declare war! Watch your back boy! You have no
idea what I am capable of!"
"Nor do you! Get out of my castle!"
"It will not be yours for long!"
"I hold the fucking deed you fuck wit! This castle will always be mine!"
With a wide sweep of his arm, Albus flew out of the great hall and hit the far
wall. Harry watched as the bastard pulled himself to his feet, then activate a
port key. He was gone.
Harry stood there trying to get his breathing under control while giving Nora
silent commands. He turned to Conner, the poor boy was sobbing into Sirius' tee
shirt clinging to him for dear life. Harry's heart broke.
He was about to go to the boy when Narcissa appeared in front of him, he just
barely caught her. It was time. She was ready.
"Dragon!" She called
Draco, Ginny, Severus and Remus quickly gathered around where Harry had lowered
them to the floor. Narcissa weakly reached for Draco's hand and held it over
her heart.
"I am so proud of you. I love you my dragon."
"I love you too mum. I'll be alright. Go rest."
Narcissa smiled as Draco kissed her cheek for the last time. Clinging to her
sons hand, Narcissa closed her eyes and let go.
"I lied." Draco whispered
It was James who stepped in then, gathering Draco into his arms. Harry watched
as Draco folded himself into the comfort and quietly sobbed. They had been
expecting this for quite sometime and were shocked that Narcissa had lived as
long as she did. But now that she was gone, it was hard to believe. Harry was
holding her and was having a hard time with it.
"Dray, I'm going to take her to Eli. I'll be right back. Father, don't let him
go." Harry said softly
"I won't, I promise." James replied
Harry nodded and was gone. When he appeared in the foyer of the manor, Eli was
waiting for him. It was then that Harry allowed himself to feel and gathered
the women close. Since she appeared in their lives all those months ago, Harry
grew to love her very much. She was a fantastic women, a loving mother and
grandmother, and a friend that he would miss desperately. It hurt. It really
just fucking hurt.
"Harry, lets take her to her room. Come on, I'll look after her now." Eli said
gently
Harry nodded and lifted Narcissa into his arms. He follows Eli down the hall to
the room the elves had appointed her to. He had been there just a few days ago,
having tea and laughing. Now there was silence, it was cold, empty.
He lay her on the bed gently, wanting to pretend it wasn't real. But it was
real. Narcissa was dead. He hadn't been able to find an answer.
"Come tomorrow. We will do this tomorrow."
"She's really gone."
"I'm so sorry. She was a great women."
Harry nodded and excepted the hug he was offered. Giving the man his thanks,
Harry heaved a giant sigh and was gone.
When he appeared back in the great hall, there was silence. The students sat
with their heads bowed, some crying. Harry looked around the room, wondering
what to do next.
"No classes tomorrow. When you've finished your supper, please return to your
dorms. The castle is in morning. Lu, can you get this to the prophet in time
for printing?"
Harry handed Luna a photo and a small roll of parchment, she nodded. They had a
port key for her so she could work while attending school. Harry watched as she
activated her port key and was gone.
Harry then turned to the huddle on the floor. The family had huddled around
Draco, trying to comfort him as he grieved. It wasn't fair.
"Let me have him."
James helped Draco stand and watched as he wrapped himself around Harry. The
boy was completely breaking down, Harry just holding it together. Harry then
lifted Draco so he could wrap himself around him and carried him from the hall.
It was the oddest thing that most of them had ever seen, but kept it to
themselves.
Halfway to the tower, Draco told Harry to stop and dropped to the floor. They
just stood there starring at each other.
"Dray, what do you need?"
Going up on tip toe, Draco kissed Harry hard. Harry's first reaction was to
pull back but that would only hurt Draco more. So he steering them into an un
used classroom and warded the door. With all the students accounted for in the
hall, Harry was sure they were alone, but checked to make sure.
The kiss is desperate, pleading and Harry responded just as desperately. Draco
reached up the back of Harry's shirt and ran his nails roughly down his back.
Harry hissed, pulling back. Draco stood there panting, trying to get closer.
"Please fuck me." Draco whispered
"I can't."
"Baby please."
The pet name was always his undoing, and Harry kissed Draco hard. Reaching
down, Harry rubbed Draco's erection thru his jeans roughly before he undid the
button.
"How." Harry asked pushing the jeans down
"Hard."
Rough sex happened as it happened, but Draco had never really asked for it. So
Harry switched them around and pinned Draco to the wall, pulling his knee into
the desk. Casting the charms, Harry pushed in his fingers, stretching.
"Just-"
Draco stopped as Harry pushed in, not slowly but all at once. Draco arched
back, letting his head fall onto Harry's shoulder.
"Is that what you want?" Harry whispered
Draco moaned as Harry ran his fingernails up his thighs. He began to move, each
thrust long and deep. Draco clung to the wall, pushing back to meet Harry
desperately.
"I have ideas for later. God, so tight. That's right, met me." Harry whispered
Draco cried out as Harry changed the angle. He wanted more, needed more. Harry
had a bad habit of talking dirty, it always drove him crazy. He couldn't help
pushing back harder, urging Harry to pick up the pace. Harry complied, and they
came minutes later.
"Shit." Draco whispered
Harry just wrapped his arms around him as he cast a cleaning charm.
"Come on, I'll take you upstairs."
Harry stepped back and pulled his jeans, Draco doing the same. Then it got a
bit awkward. Neither really knew what to do, how to act. Then Harry pulled
Draco into his arms and just held him.
"I love you. Very much. Come on, you can shower and have a bit of time to
yourself." Harry said softly "Later is different all together."
"I shouldn't have asked you to do that. Oh but I'm glad I did. Holy hell."
"I know."
Harry popped them up to the tower and left Draco to it. He was feeling slightly
guilty, but he had been asked. If he had said no Draco would've felt rejected
and he couldn't have that. He had actually said no, it just didn't hold.
When he appeared in the great hall, Emilie was being held back by Luca and her
mother. There was a fight in full swing and Harry found himself catching
Emilie's wand.
"What is going on in here?" He asked
"Seems to think I'm a soiled brat. A stupid spoiled brat. Said all the things I
do are just me showing off." Emilie snapped "Said I'm a talentless fuck wit.
Said I was stringing Luca along and that I couldn't possibly love him. I have
had enough of this group of ass holes to last me a life time. Turn me loose.
I'll show them talentless."
"Take it up to my office. Tonight of all nights you had to pick a fight?"
The group if 4th year Slytherins just crossed their arms and followed Ginny. It
was not shaping up to be a good night. Harry suddenly found himself exhausted
mentally and emotionally as he tried to figure out what to do next.
"Go take care if the fight. There were a lot more insults then she let out, she
has every right to be angry." Lilly said "We will get some help and bring the
kids up after supper. Go on, we got this."
Harry nodded and was gone. The others were just entering the office when Harry
appeared. Luca had Emilie firmly around the waist, keeping her from losing her
temper on the group standing behind Ginny. Harry really didn't want to deal
with this tonight.
"What's going on? I heard Emilie."
Harry looked up as Draco came down the stairs in his pajamas, hair still wet.
The Slytherins looked at him funny, never seeing Draco Malfoy so dressed down
before. Harry just shook his head, wonders.
"Another fight. I thought we had been over this, several times. Emilie is not
one to be messed with." Draco sighed
"She's the headmasters daughter. She's too smart for her own good. She's cocky
and stuck up. Now she has the hottest guy in the school and she's actually
allowed to date! Why in the hell should we leave her alone? She's no better
then the rest of us."
Astoria Greengrass snapped. Harry was starting to see that these girls were
just insanely jealous of a first year. They were jealous of Emilie's natural
talent, of her being mated to a former werewolf, and of who her parents were.
This was stupid.
"Luca, do not let her go." Harry said firmly
"Oh I'm not stupid. I don't plan too. Your just lucky I'm a wolf or we'd have
problems. Emi, stop struggling!"
Emilie let out a string of cuss worlds that impressed Harry as much as it
angered him. Then Luca covered Emilie's mouth with his hand, stoping any
further rude insults.
"And keep your bloody mouth shut. Don't you try to bite me either. You need to
calm down or I'm really going to embarrass you."
Harry gave a nod as Emilie went still, glaring at the girls. Luca was handling
this all very well. He even had Emilie under control. The Malfoy-Potters were
impressed, they just kept it to themselves.
"How long has this been going on?" Harry asked calmly
"Since school started. We try to handle things in house before going higher up.
I had thought this matter was under control. I'm sorry I was wrong." Draco
answered
"Ok. Now is there anything else you'd like to say?"
"Just can't stand her. She has a group of girls she has following her around.
They dance around the common room all the time and it's annoying. She's always
stepping in and showing up other students with her brains. Now there's him. He
gets here and it's instant. No one else even had a chance to say hello. That
brat gets everything she wants."
Emilie started to struggle again and Luca had enough. He picked Emilie ups and
carried her bridal style up the staircase.
"You lot have detention until further notice. It would be wise to just leave
Emilie alone. Next time, Luca isn't going to hold her back. Dismissed."
The girls left and Harry put his head down on the desk, sighing heavily.
"Someone call for coffee. A bit of silence would be a good thing." Harry said
softly
Moving to the sofa in front of the fire, they cuddled up together enjoying the
silence.
***
When Luca kicked the bedroom door shut and set Emilie down, he found himself
listening to a full out Malfoy rant. He just listened for a few minutes before
he had enough.
Without thinking, he pinned Emilie to the bedpost and kissed her firmly. It was
their first kiss and could have been done differently, but it shut her up and
that's all he really wanted. It only lasted a few seconds, but Emilie was dazed
when he pulled back.
"I love you. Whatever anyone else says doesn't matter. Now I want you to lay
down, I'll be back shortly. I over stepped-"
Emilie shut him up by kissing him again.
"I love you too. But I'm still hungry. Those bitches interrupted our dinner."
"Your not mad at me?"
"For kissing me? No. I'm not even mad about being slightly man handled. I was
angry and you kept me from really getting in trouble. Thank you."
Luca just shook his head and followed Emilie down to the sitting room. Supper
was already waiting and they dug in without hesitation. Sometimes impulse paid
off.
"If we got away with kissing just now, then kissing must not set the wards off.
We will be testing that. I'm not going to hide this anymore. I don't have the
energy for it." Emilie said
"Good, because neither do I."
By the time they finished their supper, everyone was coming up from dinner. Ron
and Hermione gave the pair a look as they sat to help get babies ready for bed.
Emilie and Luca had chosen to cuddle up in an arm chair, needing the contact.
Emilie had talked to Hermione not to long ago about the bond. Her aunt
understood that it was becoming more difficult for them to be apart. They had
found sanctuary in the Gryffindor common room, not being sneered at there.
"We've been accepted. We don't have to hide anymore." Emilie said softly
"Where are you going to sleep? You haven't slept in awhile." Hermione asked
"Here. Emilie shared her 10 year plan. We all want her to succeed. So they
moved us to the tower." Luca explained
Hermione sighed with relief, they had watched the couple suffer greatly over
the last month and a half. The triad, or rather Draco, finally seeing what
everyone else already knew was a beautiful thing. Now Emilie could focus on her
plans and goals while strengthening the bond with Luca.
For the rest of the evening, they all sat talking. Emilie and Luca excused
themselves around 8:30, falling asleep in the arm chair. Around 9:30 Harry
escorted Sirius and his parents up to guest rooms, not thrilled with Emilie's
shut door but they were both light sleepers and sleep was the whole point.
Everyone else had followed Harry up the stairs, going into the rooms that had
been set up for them. It finally left the triad alone. The castle would be
rocking tonight.
***
Emilie lay wrapped in Luca's arms, enjoying being held. She was a smart girl,
she knew what she could get away with and what she couldn't. She wanted things
that her mind couldn't grasp even as she thought them. Puberty was hitting them
both with more then they were really ready to deal with, overwhelming them
both.
When she turned to face him, Luca smiled as he tried to pull her closer. She
smiled.
"I actually wanted to talk to you. Harry wants you to sit out the next moon, I
agree with him. I'm going to talk to Nora and ask her to set up the old
observatory for us. We get an entire night all to ourselves. All I want you to
do is show up. I will worry about everything else." Luca said softly
"That's really romantic if done properly."
"That's the plan love. Just you and me and the moon."
Emilie smiled as he kissed her forehead. Luca was a hopeless romantic and
really good at it. She knew she'd have to wait, but she was going to marry this
boy. No one could change her mind.
Slightly nervous, having only read what she was about to do, Emilie kissed Luca
gently. He responded, opening his mouth slightly in invitation. The wolf
surfaced as the kiss deepened, startling him slightly. Their relationship kept
changing, evolving too quickly for their age. And by the hesitation in Emilie,
he knew she felt it too.
Going on pure instinct, Luca pulled her closer, pulling her leg over his hip as
he did so. They had already been looked in on, but Emilie had set her own wards
so they wouldn't be caught awake or messing about.
Becoming abit more confident in his actions, Luca ran his hand up her thigh and
around her back. She sighed, moving closer. They needed to stop this before the
bond kicked in and wanted more.
"Emi," Luca whispered
"I know, I know. Ok, I don't really want to move though."
"Have to. The wolf was started to respond. That wouldn't be a good thing."
Emilie sighed and turned back over, pressing herself back. He was hard and it
startled her as much as it excited her. She moved, causing him to hiss.
"Please don't. Baby, please don't."
"Just be quiet. Give me your hand. I'm a genius, not dead."
"No, I want to look at you. Lay on your back. We can't get caught, I'm rather
fond of my bits. This excelerates thing baby. It will take more to calm the
wolf."
"This qualifies as stupid and I I don't care. I love you, that's all I care
about. Besides, I started it and I don't do things by half."
"No you don't."
"Besides, every 2 weeks the castle shakes. It's been 2 weeks. We will not get
caught because the adults in the tower are as busy as we want them."
Luca fitted their bodies together and pulled her leg back up, touching more
then she should. She arched into him as he pressed himself down. The sensations
had her eyes rolling back in her head as she moved with him.
"Shit. Why do you drive me so crazy?" Luca whispered
"Why do you defy logic?"
Unable to stop himself, he kissed her deeply. He pull her hips closer, moving a
little faster. Slightly confused by her own actions, Emilie clung to Luca
tightly as she came seconds before he did.
"I'm sorry." Luca whispered
"I'm not."
Luca pulled back and looked down at her slightly confused.
"You and I are going to be together for the rest of our lives. I don't regret
anything we have done or will do. What's the point." She said softly as she
cast a silent cleaning charm
"You my love are amazing."
Emilie laughed as they got comfortable again. As she drifted off to sleep, she
smiled. Her life, her terms. Yeah right!
***
Harry pulled Draco to him as soon as the door closed as Ginny came up behind
him.
"Oh no. I'm not going to be frustrated tonight." Draco smirked
It was Ginny's plan and it would be up to her to make it work. She was
vindictive when she wanted to be. They just smiled as they led Harry over to
the bed and pushed him down into it. Harry knew whatever happened he wasn't
going to forget anytime soon.
Ginny charmed their clothes away, thankful when flesh met flesh.
"Why do I have a feeling I'm going to get pay back for a few months ago?" Harry
said quietly
"Because you are. Slide back and get comfortable. I'm not feeling very patient.
I didn't have sex this afternoon, or any day this week. Leaves a girl slightly
frustrated." Ginny smirked
Harry moved back and allowed Ginny to bind his hands. He could see why Draco
had been so frustrated, he wanted to touch. He loved to touch just as much as
Draco did.
Laying back, he sighed. It was alot like the night they'd tied up Draco. But as
Draco's mouth took his prick, the bonds became that much more frustrating. He
loved to run his fingers thru Draco's hair as he was sucked. It always urged
the blond to keep going, not nearly as confident as in it as anyone would
think. So he had no choice but to use his words, filthy delicious words that he
knew made Draco that much hotter. But Ginny had other ideas as she kissed him
deeply.
It was a battle to keep from vanishing the bonds. Even when Ginny pulled back
as he moaned loudly. She had her hand running thru Draco's hair, like she'd
Harry do. She was urging Draco on, Harry could hardly stand it. Then his knees
were pushed back and that wicked mouth moved lower. Draco has never done that
before.
"Holy fuck! Don't stop, baby please!" Harry begged
But Draco pulled back and cast a few charms before pushing his fingers in.
Harry arched and moaned knowing what would come next. Oh Merlin he was right
pushing back as Draco pushed the vibrator into him.
"You two are evil." Harry whispered
"We learned from the best. However, we are going to let you cum. That we agreed
was a little over the top." Draco said into his ear
As he turned the vibrator on, Draco kissed Harry deeply. Harry moaned into the
kiss, trying to get closer. But Draco pulled back in favor of Ginny and
smirked. They were found that it drove Harry crazy to watch them, but he
couldn't watch very long without getting involved.
"Gin, god please let me go."
Ginny just smirked as she strattled his hips, Draco guiding her.
"Son of a bitch!" Harry moaned
It didn't take long for both of them to climax. It was slightly dissapointing,
but Ginny would soon forget all about it.
Harry had had enough and vanished the silk, sitting up and pulling Ginny close.
He rocked as he quickly brought Ginny to climax twice. He whined as he was
pushed back into the mattress, legs spread. Draco decided to play a bit,
working the toy in and out turning Harry into a babbling mess.
"Dray, baby please. Please."
Draco smirked, removing the toy, replacing it with his dick. Harry arched back
to meet him as he pulled him down into a kiss. The pace was fast and hard,
brining Draco to climax quickly. Again the castle shook, satisfying the bond.
"Holy shit." Harry panted
"I agree. Like this thing love?" Ginny asked putting the toy away
"Yes I do. But of course no one needs to know we own such things."
"Love, we forgot wards." Draco smirked
Harry just shook his head, right now he didn't really care. He wanted to hold
his husband and wife and sleep. And that's exactly what he did.
*****
The next morning Sirius cornered Harry in the kitchen before they headed down
to breakfast. He had a shit eating grin on his face, Harry just looked at him.
"Silencing charms. I don't know what you lot were getting up to, but someone
was really enjoying themselves. You are not the only person I will be
explaining this too. Now, where's Remus?"
"Papa hasn't come down yet. You will always be a perv. And it was me."
"And the castles little dance?"
"The triad bond. See."
Harry showed Sirius his left hip and smirked.
"The tattoo came with the completed bond."
"Wow. So what are you gay or straight?"
"You know, I never really thought about it. Dray, what would you say. Are we
gay or straight?"
Draco actually sat there and thought about it. Then he called Ginny thru the
link. Erecting a privacy bubble, Harry pulled Draco into his arms as Draco
pulled Ginny into his. Sirius watched as they thought.
"Really? Ok, Draco how many of your firsts does Harry hold?"
"All but two and Ginny has those."
"Same here." Ginny smirked
"Mostly Gin. Draco has the rest."
"So the pair of you are bi?"
"There's only ever been us Sirius." Ginny said "I know Harry's never had any
other real interest in anyone. So we are The Triad. Yes the sex is fantastic
which would be your next question. And they are both really good kissers, which
comes last for some reason."
"I agree with her." The boys smirked
"Really? That was you?"
"That was him." Ginny and Draco sighed
Harry just shook his head as her turned bright red. Ok so maybe he was a bit
too vocal last night, but it was so worth the embarrassment. Sirius had a
questioning look on his face, Harry was no officially nervous.
"Sirius, you have more answers then anyone else. We are not going to tell you a
damn thing. The things we get up to would make even you blush." Ginny smirked
"Ok guys come help me because I really am not liking my outfit."
"Because it was the first time in awhile you dressed yourself. I'm surprised
your just now asking." Harry laughed
"We dress each other Sirius. Most of the time Harry dresses himself, for some
reason he doesn't need as much help as I first thought." Draco looked confused
"Hey it's not hard to pick clothes out and put them on. Unless your Ginny."
"Funny Harry. Now move so I can change my clothes. I have an outfit in mind."
"Then why didn't you wear that one in the first place?!" Harry asked
"Because I just bought it!"
Sirius laughed as they argued all the way up the stairs about Ginny's lack of
foresight. When they entered the bedroom Ginny quickly went and changed,
leaving the boys alone.
"I want to do something when she leaves the room." Draco whispered "I just need
to get past something."
Harry nodded and wrapped his arms around the only man he would ever love. A few
minutes later Ginny walked out of the closet and the boys just stared. She was
now in a tight black turtle neck sweater and a pair of black and white vertical
striped super skinny jeans. She had on a pair of black and white chuck Taylor's
on her feet. They watched as she sat down and quickly pulled her hair into a
messy up do.
"Yeah, you should've just put that one on." Harry laughed
"See you in a few. Yes I know about this. Just come down to breakfast. I'll
clear everyone out."
Harry just shook his head. Draco and Ginny had become very close since the
contract was signed. It was something that Harry was thankful for. It was when
Draco reached for his pants that Harry realized what was going on.
"Sit please. I am going to do this, so please don't try to stop me."
"In not stupid."
Harry leaned forward and kissed Draco deeply. It was one of his personal rules
and he just loved kissing. He also knew that it would help Draco settle his
nerves.
For some reason, Draco lost his confidence when it came to giving head. He
could bring Ginny off and enjoy it, did enjoy it every time. But he had a hard
time with harry.
"I do love your mouth, I could kiss you all day and never tire of it." Harry
whispered
Draco kissed him again softly before lowering himself and taking Harry into his
mouth. Harry's eyes rolled back into his head and he moaned. His hand went to
Draco's hair, loving the feel of that mouth around him.
"Shit, baby. That feels so bloody good." He whispered
Draco response was to hum, making Harry buck slightly. He then swirled his
tongue around the head, sucking a bit harder. It was driving Harry crazy, the
things Draco's mouth was doing to him, the things he'd picked up from Harry. He
never wanted Draco to stop.
"Fuck, I'm getting close. Do that again, shit."
Draco sucked hard to the head before swirling his tongue, making Harry grip his
hair abit tighter. He did that a few more times before taking Harry deep into
his throat and humming.
"Oh Dray, feels fantastic. Don't stop. I'm getting so close, so close."
Draco repeated a few of the things that drove Harry crazy, knowing he was just
hardly controlling himself. After a few more minutes, Harry bucked.
 
"I'm going to cum. Shit."
Draco took Harry deep again as he came. He didn't choke, didn't spill a drop as
he milked Harry dry. He slowly released Harry with a soft pop, sitting back
self satisfied. Harry was still panting, eyes closed, it made Draco smile
knowing that he had done that.
"Shit, I love it when you do that." Harry said softly
Draco sat up, kissing Harry deeply. He had finally sucked Harry off and had
liked doing it.
"Switch with me." Harry said
"That wasn't the goal."
Harry stood and tucked himself away before pulling Draco to his feet. Kissing
the blond again, Harry undid his pants and slid his hand in. Draco was hard and
throbbing.
Slowly Harry began to stroke him.
"I could jerk you off. I could then pay attention to other places. But I'd
rather suck you off." Harry whispered
He gently pushed Draco into the chair, going to his knees. Draco was breathing
heavy in anticipation. He was taken by surprise as Harry kissed him again, he
moaned onto it feeling very needy.
When Harry broke the kiss Draco watched as Harry took him in his mouth. He
couldn't help the sounds he made as Harry used every las trick he knew.
It didn't take long before Draco spilled down Harry's throat, his hands in
Harry's hair.
"Shit." Draco cursed
Harry just smiled as he stood, pulling Draco to his feet. They kissed deeply as
Draco straightened himself. Draco sank into Harry's arms, smiling to himself.
"I finally did it." He whispered
Harry kissed him again in reply. They needed to get down to breakfast before
someone came looking for them. So Harry cast a quick charm and led Draco from
the room. He wanted to walk this morning.
The 24 hours was nearly up for his parents and Sirius. He wanted a little time
with them before they were taken again. He had enjoyed their compony, the
banter, the hugs. He knew he would need them if they stayed, knew that he
wanted them to stay. But that was up the The Powers and if they were taken
there was nothing he could do about it.
Harry sat at Slytherin with the rest of the family. Well kind of. The
Slytherins sat on the inside branch ant their table and the Gryffindors sat on
the inside bench at their table; but they were all grouped together at the end.
They talked and chattered, laughed and joked. Harry expected them to go by the
time breakfast ended, around the same time they had shown up. But the time came
and went and they were still there.
"Well, the kids are all here. Lets just go about the day and take it as it
comes. All right, you lot know the drill! Pair up so I can get my count!"
Everyone lined up and Ginny quickly counted.
"Off you go then. I'll send elves after you." Ginny laughed.
Harry watched as the pairs activated their port keys and were gone.
"Where did you send them?" Lilly asked
"To the manor. The payground is in so they will end up in the backyard. The
wards are up around the pool right?"
"Yes." Harry laughed
"Lets go then, there's a few books I need that I forgot."
They broke into groups and port keyed into the foyer. The first thing they
noticed was the kids just everywhere. Shoes were lined up by the back door that
stood slightly open. They could hear yelling and screaming just beyond. When
they looked around they realized they'd been left behind. Out the corner of her
eye, Lilly saw the trio walk around a corner and quickly followed. They were
lead to the downstairs ballroom which they had turned into a playroom. James
just starred. His parents had held many parties in that room, parties that he
hated attending.
"Great minds must think alike. This is what your mother wanted to do." James
laughed
"Yes well I didn't really give him a choice. We have kids, they needed a place
too. Hey Gwen, how is everyone?"
The women greeted them with a hug and a laugh as she helped them get kids
settled into activities. Lilly liked her right off. She was happy and bubbly,
she smiled alot and the kids liked her.
"Mum this is our nanny, Gwen Lupin-Dunn. She was one of the first changed.
She's mated to our healer, Elliot Dunn. He goes by Eli. Speaking of, Im going
to check on Allison if you'd care to join me." Harry said
"Sounds good."
"Gin could you talk to-"
"I did that last night. I've found that staying one step ahead of you is in our
best interests." Ginny smirked
"How often can -"
"Most of the time." Draco and Ginny laughed
Harry just shook his head at least they weren't scrabbling.
"Draco could you check on the runesouprs? They should be hatching soon. I need
to build them an enclosure, I just don't know where to put it yet."
"Not in the house. What if they get out?"
"I wouldn't let that happen. It makes me wonder is any of the kids will be able
to talk to them."
"That's no reason to keep 5, 3 headed snakes in the house!"
"Dray, we will have this argument later. Again. I'll take them to Hagrid. He'd
be in heaven."
"I smell a catch."
"Not this time. I can see them whenever I like. Draco doesn't care for snakes.
I talk to them."
"That's an odd gift. Draco, I'll go with you." James laughed
Draco nodded and led the man thru the manor. Harry knew the blond was bitching
up a storm as he went. Ginny led Sirius out the back door to show him the
changes to the grounds. And Harry led his mother up stairs.
He had turned the left hand corner of up stairs into a small infirmary of
sorts. He explained that they normally had a house full of kids or werewolves,
it had been mandatory.
They walked into the ward as Eli draped the sheet over Allison.
"She didn't make it. I'm so sorry." Eli said glumly
"We didn't expect her to, we had hoped. I'll tell Victoria. This is my mum,
Lilly. Mum, this is our healer, Eli. We came here today for Narcissa, now
there's Allison too."
"Go find Victoria quickly. She had lunch with Alli everyday. It's nearly time."
Harry nodded and led his mother from the ward. Victoria was coming up the
stairs and waved with a small smile. Harry sighed and held up his hands. Lilly
watched as he told her that her best friend had passed away. The poor women
went from happy to miserable in seconds.
Harry's first instinct was to pull the women into his arms, but he couldn't do
that. So when she turned to look at him, he opened his arms hoping she
understood. Victoria didn't hesitate and went to him, clinging desperately.
Harry just held her, lowering them to the floor when her knees gave out.
"She has a problem with men. Not that I blame her. Ginny, we lost Alli. I'll
carry her, could you talk to her when she calms down?"
Ginny was coming up the stairs and stopped when Harry told her the news. Lilly
was seeing first hand how many lives the triad touched and it was truly
amazing. She watched as her son carried the broken women to her room. Just as
Harry was coming back down the hall there was a frantic pounding at the door.
"What the hell?!" Draco said as he jogged to open it
On the threshold stood a bloody mess. It appeared to be a man and his wife,
their eyes still wide with terror.
Harry called for Eli as he rushed down the stairs. They were about to see him
in action.
"Sanctuary!!"
"That's almost a given. What happened?!" Harry said as he helped Draco bring
them in
"We were coming home from the market. There were these people, wolves.
Partially transformed. It was a blood bath. Where are we? I just wanted to be
safe."
"Potter Manor. You are safe." My wife is due to deliver in a weeks time. We are
not going to make it. Save the boy, just save the boy."
Harry watched the man pass out, his wife was already gone. Moving quickly,
Harry, Draco, and Eli moved them up the the ward and shut the door. Harry sent
Draco back out, shutting down the link. He didn't want witnesses to what he had
to do, wanted to keep it behind the door.
"No! Harry! Let me back in! Damn it!" Draco yelled at the door
Ginny went pale as she put her arms around Draco. Harry didn't want them a part
of this one. There was too much pain on the other side of the door. The newly
declared wars first victims and first orphan were on the other side of the
door.
They needed Harry to know he didn't have to do this alone.
When the door opened 20 minutes later, Harry stepped out covered in blood. In
his arms was a newborn, silent but alive.
"Here mate. We got this one." Ron said coming forward
Harry handed the child over and just stood there. He had no idea what to do
now. He'd just watched more people die, just barely saved the child. Then he
mutted words he had never spoken aloud before. Words that shocked all that knew
him, knew how he worked.
"I can't do this any more. Fuck the prophecies. I can't keep watching people
die. I'm done."
And with that Harry stormed to the other end of the manor, Ginny and Draco hot
on his heels. The door was slammed hard enough to make the windows rattle. No
one knew what to do or how to react. This was new to all of them.
"Now, we wait." Severus stated
They nodded as the shouting started. The argument with the savior of the
Wizarding World for the sake of the Wizarding World was now in full swing. Deep
down everyone in the house hoped Ginny and Draco won.
***** Chapter 12 *****

Author's notes: Breaking bonds and a change.
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Chapter 12: The Changing
When they went back to Hogwarts Harry was in shut down mode. Ginny had been the
only one to really see Harry totally shut down. Whatever was going on inside
Harry's head, they all hoped it was planning.
For seven days he hardly spoke, he hardly slept, he hardly ate. He hugged and
kissed his children, told them he loved them, but he was just dead. Ginny hoped
Draco was fairing as well as he said. At least he wasn't totally alone.
On the 8th day Ginny and Draco were woken out of a sound sleep as the link was
thrown wide. Their heads were sent into a spin as everything Harry had been
working on flooded them. They rushed down the stairs not caring who saw. Ginny
in Draco's tee shirt, Draco in just sleep pants, they flew into the office.
When Harry looked up there was a fire in his eyes that had been absent for
several days.
"See I told you he'd be back! His mind just had to take a trip!" Ginny said
with glee
Harry laughed as they hugged him tightly. He was missed and that wasn't
something he was use to.
"Gin, can see your butt." Sirius laughed "Eventful trip?"
"Yeah. There's a lot we need to do. I'm going to be delegating tasks. I'm going
to try to get ahead if the prophecies and plan thru them. I have said it
before. If not me then who."
And he was back. Ginny smirked as she went back up the stairs, she loved being
right. The boys would follow shortly and she knew from the past that the sex
would be well worth the wait. She would just start the shower and take her
time. She really loved being right.
Sirius just starred as Draco refused to let Harry go. He had never gone thru a
shut down. Had basically had only Ginny to turn to for guidance, for comfort.
Now that Harry had come out of his self imposed lock down, Draco was getting
what he had missed. Then he saw the scars that littered the blond's back and
torso.
Stepping closer, Sirius realized what they had meant by Harry saving his life.
The evidence was right there marring the once pristine pale skin. Scaring such
as this was only possible if the wounds had been too deep to prevent it. Draco
had lived thru hell and found love at the end of it.
"Who did this to you?" Sirius asked softly
"Family. I never showed mum, it would've devastated her."
"What was left of him I put back together. I know who did it and I'm going to
turn that person over to Ginny and delight in watching."
"It must've taken more will then you had to stay alive."
"It did." Draco said softly "I knew that he would eventually take me to Harry
so I just held onto that. I already loved him, I needed to tell him that. It's
the only reason I'm not dead."
Harry smiled into Draco's hair as Sirius pulled the boy around to face him.
They had another common thread.
"The only reason I didn't go insane was because I knew I had done nothing
wrong. I'm just your cousin,-"
"Uncle Sirius it is. That's what everyone calls you. Yes you can hug me. I've
gotten use to it."
"In this family hugs are prevalent." Sirius said hugging the boy tight "You
don't really get a choice."
"I know. You haven't showered in 7 days. March."
Harry pulled a face realizing that he really had shut way down. Normally he had
the foresight to at least shower every few days, but not this time. When they
stepped into the bedroom the shower was already going. Ginny was coming out of
the bathroom wearing nothing but her smirk.
"Am I -"
"I've been thru this before. The longest was 3 months. Draco, no messing about,
the man needs to wash."
"I am aware of that. Harry doesn't really stink."
Ginny laughed as she for back into the bed and set up wards. Draco joined her
15 minutes later, kissing her deeply. His hands roamed before cupping her sex,
fingers teasing before easing her open. She moaned into the kiss, pressing
herself up into Draco's hand.
"I guess we all shut down a bit. Damn, I feel like I'm on fire."
"I know what you mean."
Draco kissed her again as Harry came out of the bathroom. They had started
without him. He just smirked, joining them. He moved Draco's hand, replacing it
with his mouth.
"Fuck!" Ginny moaned
Harry just kept going. He was full of want, needing it all. Draco was busy with
teasing of his own. Harry was secretly proud of how the openly gay man they had
married hadn't hesitated to make Ginny his own. He had once been scared that
Draco wouldn't, but he had been very wrong.
He brought Ginny off twice before rising on his knees and pulling Draco to him.
The kisses were hot and needy, full of want. When he finally pulled back, Harry
smirked.
"Watch." Harry whispered
Draco laid back and was slightly surprised when charms washed over him. He
hadn't expected it. But he watched as Harry entered Ginny, making her arch and
moan. He watched as she came, several times, but Harry didn't. He watched as
Ginny lay bonelessly kissing Harry for a few minutes before Harry pulled out.
"I can't get there. What the hell?" Harry whispered
"Oh I did. Shit Harry." Ginny giggled
Draco wasted no time, needing to feel the man in front of him. He lay back,
taking Harry's mouth in a kiss as he did so. He reached down and angled Harry
to him, urging him forward with his ankles. He arched his hips up as Harry
pushed in.
"God, don't you ever do that again. Don't stop. Keep going. Shit."
Harry settled fully, kissing Draco deeply. Draco moaned as Harry started to
move. He missed this feeling. He was helpless against it. He craved having
Harry inside him. He had never felt more complete then when Harry was inside
him.
With his fingernails digging into Harry's back, he felt their climax
approaching. Looking Harry in the eye Draco watched as Harry came hard,
following right behind him.
They lay there, Draco still clinging to him, trying to catch their breath.
Harry pulled out and cast a cleaning charm before he pulled first Draco then
Ginny into his arms.
"I'm sorry. I will do my best not to do that ever again. I can't promise it,
but I can try."
"I can actually explain it." Ginny yawned "It happens when you need to process
and plan. The fact that it was just 7 days really shocked me. The last time it
was 3 months, Devils Advocate was the result. It killed Voldemort and gave us
Draco. It also resulted in a 3 day stay in the room of requirement. The nights
were hot, but I will never help you brew ever again."
"You always help me brew."
"Not since then I haven't."
Harry laughed, no she hadn't. But her understanding of potions was a lot
better, Severus had said so. They still had a few issues to work out but they
would get there.
"The baby-"
"Ron and Hermione adopted him. His name is Deven James, or DJ for short.
Hermione is a great mum." Ginny smiled
"Good. Dumbledore is just getting warmed up. We have so much to plan out. He
will not take my castle, but that's only the half of it. We can't save
everyone."
Harry looked down into the smiling faces of his spouses, then gave them a
confused look.
"You said we." Draco pointed out "You always say I."
"I guess I've finally realized that I can't do everything alone. I guess it was
the trigger to pull me back up. I was alone, I was doing it all. I don't have
to and I finally get that."
"Good. Thank Merlin you did away with uniforms. I want leggings, a tunic
sweater and fuzzy boots. I feel a bit off."
Harry ran a scan, earning him a glare. But she was his wife, if she was ill he
wanted to know about it. Her hormone levels were a little off, like they'd be
if she was about to start her period. Then it clicked, the bond was in its
final stages before it snapped. He would have to watch her because he had no
idea what was going to happen.
"Bond."
Ginny sighed and snuggled in. So now she was finally going to experience what
all the other girls bitched so much about. Great.
***
"Draco I have a question for you." Flint asked as breakfast was coming to an
end
"What?"
Draco had just put his habitable piece of gum in his mouth as Flint spoke. He
didn't get many questions these days. People mostly ignored him, so the
conversation was welcome. So he waited.
"Actually 2. When did you get the tattoo?"
"It was a birthday gift from the house elves. I'm rather fond of it. It's
beautiful."
Draco let the boy examine the tattoo and pulled his hand back when Flint
nodded.
"It is, very you. I'm trying to figure out where Ginny fits into all this."
"Most of the time in the middle."
"No, you pratt!" Flint laughed "You were openly gay last year and this year you
show up with a husband and wife. No one has so much as seen you kiss either of
them. I know you don't do PDA but its hard to wrap ones head around."
Draco smirked at Ginny and laughed, she was all up in the conversation smirking
right back at him. She had her back to the table, fishing through her bag for
something. No they didn't openly show affection in public, it was something
that never really accrued to them. Sure the relationship was public, but that
didn't mean much.
"We are all starting to think its just for show- Wow."
Without hesitation Draco pulled Ginny into a kiss, putting it out there. Taking
Harry's lead on this one, they didn't go by halfs. For several minutes they sat
there snogging, not realizing that they had drawn an audience. When they broke
apart, they looked around in slight embarrassment. Most of the school stood in
front of them.
"It's not for show." Draco smirked
"Oh, well I guess not. You have gum."
Draco stuck another piece of gum in his mouth shaking his head.
"I had gum."
As if to prove a point Ginny blew a bubble, letting it pop loudly. Flint just
sat there looking between the 2 still in shock.
"I can't find my lip gloss."
"Because you left it."
Draco pulled the gloss from his pocket and handed it to Ginny. Ginny fluttered
her eye lashes, making Draco laugh as he handed her a hair tie.
"My hero. My lip gloss and a hair tie. What would I do without you?"
"Walk all the way back up to the tower then forget why you went."
"Yeah, happens a lot."
Draco give her a look that said 'Ya think ?' Before turning back to Flint.
"I'm not however going to go snog the headmaster in the middle if breakfast.
Sorry."
Flint laughed, ok that would put a lot of the rumors to rest. A disturbance at
the other end of the Slytherin table then got everyone's attention. Emilie was
scowling at the group of girls that made her life hell, cell phone in hand.
Draco knew she was discussing things that were coming up with Luca and that the
other girls had pounced on it.
"Dance competition?! Really?! You couldn't dance your way out of your own way!"
Emilie was turning red, an explosion was almost a give in. Then she smirked,
there was way too much Malfoy there and even more Slytherin. They watched as
Emilie stood and walked down to see her mother.
"Give me a solo. Daddy, I need some space. I'm done with this crap."
Harry had the students step out of the great hall and cleared the tables out of
the way. He then lined the walls with benches and sighed as the students came
back in. Even Emilie was having to prove herself now. It was really starting to
piss him off.
He watched as Emilie stood in the middle of the floor, stretching slightly. She
had Ginny's flexibility and his ability to learn quickly. The poor child didn't
stand a chance at being normal.
"I want it really loud. That one I watched like 100 times to get right. Then
I'd like to do the one from Papas birthday, if my girls are up to it."
"I'm not really comfortable with that one Emi." Ginny said
"I want them to leave me the hell alone! I have a point to prove! I have
several trophies in daddy's office, I'm going to show everyone why!"
"Because your talented. I have trophies in Daddy's office too. I don't feel
like I need to prove my self to anyone. Just the group Emi."
Harry saw is daughters temper begin to rise and stepped around the head table.
Ginny played the video and Harry shook his head.
"I don't think so." Harry said "How old is she?"
"This girl is 10. The argument is that Emilie is 12 and yeah she can do it. I
just think its over the top. Its the stunts she wants to show off."
They took the conversation into the link, arguing points and facts. Harry knew
that she wasn't going to be left alone, Luca and the girls would make sure of
that. Emilie constantly felt like she had to prove herself, something Harry
understood well. So they decided to let her dance, they'd just keep a very
close eye on her.
Ginny gave her daughter a sharp nod and sighed. She still wasn't comfortable
with this. The music started and when Emilie started to dance she put all her
anger into it. Then they understood, it was as much for her as it was for the
girls picking on her. The end however made a lot of sense and Harry had to hide
his smile behind his hand. This group of girls just didn't get it.
When the song ended, it was like a bomb went off. The group of Slytherin girls
stood there with their mouths hanging open, knowing that they had lost. Harry
smirked as Emilie's dance buddies rushed her, laughing and carrying on.
"Mum! Dance with me!" Emilie giggled
Ginny handed her phone to Harry and pointed out the song before she joined the
girls. Draco took the opportunity for a little PDA and sat as close to Harry as
he could. He put one of his hands on Harry's thigh his head on Harry's
shoulder. Harry smiled as he started the song, wrapping his arm around Draco's
thighs. They were all proving things this morning.
The student body focused on the girls all the while wondering what Harry and
Draco were going to do next. It was great to see Ginny let go and laugh. It had
been awhile since she had been able to act her age and Harry was happy she
still knew how. Again as the dance ended it sounded like a bomb went off.
"That felt so good! Girls we haven't danced in 7 days! Tonight after dinner we
need to rehearse. There's a competition on Saturday that you lot need to get
ready for!" Ginny laughed
"You and Emilie have been asked to dance Lost in Paradise as well. We are not
the only ones." Helena pointed out
Ginny nodded as students went to collect their bags. In had already been a very
eventful morning and Harry knew it was only going to get worse. He had letters
to revise and send, instructions to write out. With a sigh, Harry turned and
kissed Draco's hair.
"I have a busy morning and you need to get to class." He said softly
"Can I have a kiss? I've missed you." Draco whispered in reply
Harry kissed Draco softly, the act witnessed by the upper years shocking them.
Harry just smirked as he kissed Draco again, this time deepening it. Cheers
went up as they broke apart.
"That should settle it then." Harry laughed
"Damn! You must be kidding me?! None of this is for show?! Draco you are one
lucky bastard!" Flint laughed
"That's all a matter if opinion! Now get to class before I start taking house
points! I know who belongs where!" Harry laughed
The great hall cleared quickly, leaving Harry sitting there alone. He had a lot
on his mind and the quicker he could pass out tasks, the quicker her could
breath. Then Hermione quickly walked back into the great hall, baby in her
arms.
"Give me my nephew and get to class. Congratulations by the way." Harry laughed
"Thank you. I really love bring a mum. I forgot to ask Mama Lil to watch him
today."
"I'll take him up. Get to class."
Hermione sighed in relief as she handed off her son. Harry could only smile as
she ran out of the great hall already late for class. He looked down into the
face of the sleeping infant and sighed.
The little man had just made it. It had not been easy to get the boy out, the C
section had been something Harry had never wanted to do again. He had literally
reached into another human being and pulled another human being out. It still
made his stomach turn. But the boy was beautiful, alive and after a quick scan
Harry knew he was very healthy.
He stood slowly, enjoying the silence. He'd take his time walking up to the
tower just to procrastinate a little. He'd have everything he needed to do done
by lunch, he had no doubt. He had just spent 7 days on auto pilot, his brain
needed a break.
When he entered the tower, he cursed. He needed to have a word with Emilie,
urgently. His parents were still here and as far as he knew, they shouldn't be.
Lilly had Conner sitting at the dining table doing school work, something he
knew they did every day. James was playing with the girls on the floor, helping
them learn to do for themselves. Sirius had Liam, making the boy giggle as he
tickled his belly. Harry crossed the room to lay Deven in one of the bassinets
and to check on Xavier.
"She didn't bring him to me, she always does." Lilly said
"She will always ask first. I need to go get Emilie. I need to know exactly how
she phrased her request. Yes like my daughter I rely heavily on logic and try
to keep emotion out of it. It makes things easier."
"Sometimes life lacks logic Harrison." James said
"And in those times you trust your gut and just roll with it. So even then
there is logic, insane logic yes, but it's still there. I have so much to do.
I'm going to be cleaning house at the Ministry. But first I need to know why
you lot are still here then make steps to bring you back to life. Have Sirius
cleared, why is life so complicated?"
"Because it's life." Lilly smirked
Harry just shook his head and headed down to the charms classroom. He made a
check list in his head of things he needed to get accomplished before lunch.
There was so much and so little time. He already felt a migraine coming on.
Knocking on the charms room door, Harry pushed it open.
"Sorry professor, I need Emilie."
"Why?" Emilie asked
"I need to pick your brain. I need your help."
Emilie sighed but didn't look up. She packed her bag quickly and stood. It
wasn't often that he asked for her help so when he did she'd drop everything.
It was something Harry felt guilty about, but she was sometimes the only person
to understand what he was talking about.
"Thank you." Harry said when Emilie reached him
"I want to see why my father locked himself inside his head for 7 days. Morbid
curiosity. If I can help you order whatever it was that put you there and help
you find answers I'm all for it. Lead the way because now my mind has jump
started."
"Thank you professor. Now Emi I need to know exactly how you -"
"I requested 24 hours. I've been over it in my head millions of times. This one
defies logic."
Harry sighed as he pulled the door shut. He was afraid of that.
***
By the time lunch rolled around, Emilie had organized Harry's frazzled thoughts
and made lists that would best suit each member of the family. The girl was
amazing, even Harry could admit that.
As the bell rang, Harry finished his last letter with a sigh. He'd send them
out after lunch, then he needed a nap. Draco didn't have classes until 3, maybe
he could get the blond to come with him.
"I'm going to go, I'm starving. Luca is waiting at the office entrance. No dad,
I just know he's there. That and he passed me a note."
Harry rolled his eyes as he got everything together that she had spent so much
time on. He'd do this part after dinner, he could catch Ginny after dance
rehearsal.
The first thing he noticed when he entered the great hall was that there were
no tables. The students were on benches with bagged lunches. Something was
going on and Harry's back went up. With good reason too as the DA circled him.
He'd been ambushed.
"Alright. I want you lot to really think about this for a minute. Take a whole
60 seconds and really think if you want to follow thru." He said crossing his
arms
No one moved and Harry just shook his head. He knew why they were doing this,
they wanted to show his parents what he was capable of. He was happy they had
stepped up Draco's training or this would be embarrassing for the 3 of them.
Seeing as they weren't going to give him a choice, Harry gave a bow and waited.
They were working as a unit, curses coming from several different directions a
all at once. Harry's smirk never once left his face as he began the dance that
was dueling for him. His parents watched as he took out members of the DA
without returning a single curse. He was collecting wands as he went forcing
them to change their plan. As he collected wands, he also took people down
using hand to hand. The rule was when you hit the floor you were done, then you
got the hell out of the way.
20 minutes into the duel they only people left standing were Ron, Hermione,
Draco, and Ginny. Harry was impressed that Draco was still standing.
"Wow. So you lot have been spending a lot of time together then." Harry laughed
"It's what families do. You couldn't be the only one training him, he would've
been a sitting duck. So we all have. Every day, several hours a day, since
August." Ron smirked
"Thank you. I have a lot going on."
"Yeah we know. He learns really quick so it hasn't been hard. He already had a
lot of skill, we just started adding to them. Can we just do this? I'd really
like to eat my lunch."
Hermione and Draco were the first to drop, followed quickly by Ron. Once again
Harry and Ginny were the last ones standing.
"We need to step up training or something. Lets wake them up then resume. I'm
not tripping over people agian." Ginny sighed
Harry nodded and woke people up. As soon as the floor was clear it was no holds
bar. For another 25 minutes they fought before Harry pinned Ginny in a way she
couldn't get out of.
"Done! Now, without hurting me-"
Harry was cut off as he flew over Ginny's head and landed on the hard stone
floor.
"Now it's over with!" Ginny snapped
Harry groaned and rolled to the side. Oh that had hurt. Then Ginny dropped to
her knees suddenly , reaching out for Draco.
"Shit! Now!?!" Harry panted
The boys rushed to her side huddling around her. Clinging to them Ginny
screamed, she couldn't help it. The pain coursed thru her, white hot and
everywhere at once. She could hardly breath as Harry sat her up and pulled her
into his arms. He whispered to her as she tried to stay silent, trying to
comfort her any way he could. He had never felt so helpless, so useless as he
sat there holding his sobbing wife to him.
"Dray, go call Eli. Fill him in. Ron, go call your mother. Ginny is going to
pass out. When she wakes up she is going to need her. Mione, go tell Poppy I
will be bringing her up as soon as she passes out."
"The last bond?" Ron asked
"Yes, the one I couldn't remove. Go, now!"
Harry watched as they scrambled out of the hall to do as they were told. Harry
just held on as Ginny turned her face into his shoulder and screamed again. God
he hated this. He hated not being able to make it stop. Ginny stiffened in his
arms and fisted her hands in his tee shirt, as the bond snapped she screamed
before promptly passing out.
It was then that Harry gathered her close before he stood. They all watched as
he carried her from the hall knowing he was on his way to the infirmary. They
just couldn't catch a break.
"And that would be what your son taught himself and others right under
Dumbledores nose. Ginny and Harry are nearly unstoppable. As soon as Draco is
brought up to their level, nothing will stop them." Severus explained
"That was amazing." James laughed
"Oh that was nothing. They need more space to really fight. The last duel
lasted over 2 hours and involved over 100 people. At the end it still came down
to Harry and Ginny. That one came to a draw."
They continued their conversation until the bell rang. Severus had given them a
lot to think about. There was so much to their son that they knew nothing
about. They needed to change that.
***
Harry and Draco stepped out of the infirmity leaving their wife in the hands of
people they trusted. Now Harry was feeling guilty for wanting some alone time
with Draco. But they both needed it, Harry more then he could put into words.
"Come on, you have a free double." Harry whispered
"What do you have in mind?"
"I want you. Hold onto me."
Draco wrapped his arms around Harry and they were gone. They landed in the
bedroom, mouths hot as they came together. Before he forgot, Harry cast the
wards and then the charms. Pulling back, Harry saw Draco smirking at him.
Apparently someone had a plan.
"We have 3 hours and I plan to have my way with you." Draco whispered
Harry said nothing as his shirt was pulled over his head and tossed aside. Not
feeling like waiting, Harry removed their clothing with a thought as he kissed
Draco deeply. He knew what was coming and was secretly thrilled. He was pushed
down into the bed as Draco pulled the toy and the lube out of the bedside table
draw.
He laid back and pulled his knees back without instruction. He wasn't instantly
filled however, as Draco began to lick his opening. He pulled his knees back
farther, check to make sure the wards were up. He closed his eyes, loving the
feel of that wicked mouth.
"That feels so good." He whispered
Then Draco's mouth was replaced by slick fingers, making him push down onto
them. He moaned as another finger was added, brushing his prostate. He panted
wanting more but not wanting to waste this time. They would torment Ginny later
if she felt up to it, right now, Harry wanted all of Draco's attention.
He wanted to protest as Draco removed his fingers, but stopped short as the toy
was slowly pushed into him. He pushed back, fucking himself on the toy. He
couldn't understand why he felt so needy, but he couldn't seem to help it. When
the toy was finally inside, Draco sat him up still sitting between his knees.
Then he turned the thing on.
"Fuck, this thing is evil." Harry whispered resting his forehead against
Draco's
"I'm rather fond of it myself. Don't try to stop, I want to watch."
Harry moaned as Draco's hands ran up his thighs, coming to rest on his hips. He
started to move, rotating his hips slowly, panting. He straightened up, leaning
back on his hands as he continued to drive himself mad. Giving Draco what he
wanted only made it hotter as he panted and moaned, cursing as he quickened his
pace.
"Dray, I'm going to cum." Harry moaned
"That's the point."
Draco ran his tongue along the underside of Harry's shaft and that's all it
took. Harry came with a shout, his own cum covering his abs. Draco smirked an
he licked the juncture between Harry's hip and thigh.
"What the hell?" Harry panted slightly confused
Draco smirked as he removed the toy and cast a cleaning charm. He then came to
lay beside Harry, draping himself half over him.
"That is ours. Unless she watches, that is ours." He whispered "I'm not
finished with you yet. Your different with me, I like that. You let me lead."
Harry nodded as Draco rose over him, strattleing his hips. It was all about him
right now, about meeting his needs. Harry didn't really know how to react to
that one.
"That was incredibly hot. Watching you. Drove me crazy."
"You and me both. So now what are you going to do?"
"Drive you insane. How many times do you think you can cum in an afternoon?"
"And still have you to afternoon classes on time? I think we're going to find
out."
Draco kissed him deeply, pressing his body into Harry's. He knew what buttons
to push to drive Harry crazy. He knew how to turn him on quickly with nothing
more then a really good kiss. It was something only he could do and he loved
it.
As he moved on to Harry's neck and collar bone, he slid his body down slightly
finding Harry already hard. But he didn't stop, he liked turning Harry into a
nibbling mess, begging for things that he didn't know he wanted.
Moving lower still Draco smirked as he took one nipple into his mouth as he
teased the other. The sounds coming from his husband was enough to make him
cum, but that wasn't his plan as he took the now erect prick into his mouth.
He knew that Harry wasn't going to last very long, especially when he pushed
his fingers in. Harry's hands were in his hair as he sucked, he loved it. Harry
was babbling, cursing, he was too close already and was enjoying himself too
much.
"Dray, shit."
Was the only warning as Harry came again. Draco slowly rose over him, kissing
his way up to Harry's mouth. Harry pulled his knees back, making Draco moan. He
didn't hesitate sliding in, balls deep.
"That's what I want." Harry whispered "Have most of the day."
Draco took Harry into another kiss as he began to move. He went slowly,
building climax. But it wasn't too long before it became fast and hard, Draco
almost as desperate at this point as Harry. Clinging to each other, the cried
out as climax took them.
Draco lay bonelessly atop Harry, loving the way he was held. That was the thing
with Harry, he didn't have to move unless he wanted to. Then Harry gave a
slight laugh, making him look up.
"I'm all tingling. That's never happened before."
"Looks like I get another first."
"Your the first boy I kissed. You have my virginity. Those are pretty big. We
still have an hour and a half."
Draco smiled as he rolled to the side. As he snuggled into Harry's side he cast
a cleaning charm, smiling like a loon.
"You have potions next. You might want to tone the grin down a bit." Harry
laughed
"Then fill my head with something else."
"I can do that as soon as I can move. When you go back to class I'm going to
see Ginny."
"It's potions, -"
"Dray, the only way I could prove that is to give you a sample NEWT. I can
arrange it yeah, but the grade would stick."
Draco huffed and snuggled in. Ok Harry had a point, looked like he was going to
class. He could get out of it, all he had to do was wear his grin and Severus
would kick him out.
***
Draco sat down in potions class wearing his silly grin. The entire class was
confused, Malfoy's didn't grin. Then Severus came in whistling. That wasn't
normal either.
"Oh come on really?!" Ron exclaimed
"Fine then, I will go. I don't really want to be here anyhow. Gin is starting
to wake up."
"Under who's say?" Severus questioned
"Mine. Or I could-"
"Send me a message when she wakes up. I play the part of worried dad too well
I've been told."
"You do!" The DA members laughed
Severus just shrugged today was a strange day, even by this families standards.
No one needed to know why he was whistling.
***
Draco walked into the infirmity as Molly scowled at Harry. He had just sat down
in the bed and Ginny curled herself to him in her sleep. Draco wasn't going to
ask what was going on as he sat down behind Ginny, leaning down to kiss her
temple. She leaned into his touch and he knew he made the right choice walking
out of class.
"Rest honey, we are right here." He whispered to her
She sighed and settled her head in Harry thigh. Draco curled into her back,
wrapping his arm around her. She sighed again, completely content. Harry was
running his fingers thru Ginny's hair absently, they knew she loved it when
they did that.
"I understand Mama, I really do. Emi is only 12 and very young. But there is
nothing we can do about it." Harry said quietly
"A school girl crush?"
"No Mum, he's a wolf. Emilie is his mate. We have an agreement, but I think it
had to be revised. I spent this morning with Emilie, she was humming."
Draco sighed and closed his eyes. This was not happening.
"I will not agree to any younger then 14."
Just then the door opened admitting the 2 people they were talking about.
"That bitch hit me first!"
"You broke her nose!"
"She broke mine!"
"Just sit down and shut up. Tilt your head back so it stops bleeding. I'm so
angry right now I can't remember the charm."
Molly watched as Luca took care of her grand daughter and sighed. She could
tell by how Luca looked at Emilie that he loved her very much.
"How long?" Molly asked quietly
"This will be their 3rd moon. So 2 months. Until a week ago they hadn't been
sleeping, they were both out of sorts all the time, the wolf was fighting the
merge. So for both of their sakes we moved them into the tower. Emi is
currently having a hard time with a group of girls on her own house. Emilie
Jane, come here so I can fix your nose and you can tell me what happened."
Emilie sighed as she and Luca crossed the room. They sat in one of the chairs
beside the bed, Luca sitting behind Emilie with her between his knees. Molly
watched as Harry fixed her nose and sat back.
"Astoria called me several not repeatable names, tossed a few hurtful insults,
and challenged me to a duel. I told her she was daft and needed to pick on
someone else because I had enough. I told her she would end up with more hurt
then her pride if we dueled. Then she punched me. I punched her back."
"Astoria's got two black eyes grand dad refused to heal. Emi wasn't punched
right." Luca smirked
"Who taught you?" Harry asked
"Luca."
Harry nodded and winked at the boy when Emilie turned to talk to Molly. Ok, so
it was getting out hand with these girls. Harry wondered if this is what the
other teachers felt when he and Draco would fight.
"Emi, stick to the tower unless Luca has a free block. We all know what I asked
the hat to do. I'm going to give them one more shot then they will be sent home
for 2 weeks doing school work thru owl. You will join their detention tonight
after dinner. Luca will go with you. No you don't have detention, you are her
escort. She seems to get hassled a lot."
"She's the headmasters daughter. She's going to be messed with. I'm going to
take her up to the tower. I'm sure she's not done ranting yet." Luca said
rolling his eyes
Harry nodded Ginny would be waking up any minute. He wanted her to have some
peace for a while. She stirred stretching cat like before turning into Draco's
arms. She was awake, just wanting a bit more time of nothing. Draco just
smirked as he held her. Harry then stretched out behind her as she requested,
wrapping his arm around her. They just hardly fit in the bed.
Molly watched as they carried on a conversation over the link they shared.
There was a lot of snuggling in, light kisses, sighs, chuckles, and a rather
loud snort from her daughter. The little brat was awake and the boys were
indulging her.
"And here I thought you needed me." Molly laughed
"I'm going to send them away in a minute. I had been asleep by my self for the
first time in months. I do need you." Ginny mumbled
Harry looked up at Draco and they both climbed out of the bed. Ginny looked so
small laying there on her own and Molly realized that they had been protecting
her from waking up alone.
"I'm going to go get some details. I know if do it myself Gin will have a hissy
fit." Harry told Molly
"Because you had warning this morning!" Ginny snapped
"I had waning in July, then I told you when I got the details straight. Don't
snap at me."
Before Ginny could reply the boys went in search of Poppy and Eli.
"Mummy, I'm whole again." Ginny whispered
Molly rushed to her daughters side as she began to sob. She knew she would have
to take a number, but she seriously wanted Dumbledore to pay for all the pain
he put her family thru. They had trusted him and somehow he had bond the
youngest of her children. The man would pay dearly for what he had done, Harry
would take care of that.
"Oh, did anyone tell you about Deven James?" Ginny asked softly
"No."
"The attack from the paper. A couple showed up at the manor, they didn't make
it. The women was pregnant. Ron and Hermione adopted him. He's 8 days old."
Molly sat back and hugged her tight. The family kept getting bigger.
***
Harry knocked on the office door and waited. He knew what had happened, now he
just needed to know what was going to happen. He knew everything, had told
Ginny more then she had been able to tell him. He wanted a time line so he knew
when to stay the hell out of her way.
"Harry, Draco come in." Eli greeted
They entered the office and sat in the empty chairs. Eli was one step ahead and
handed them each a cup of coffee before he took his seat.
"Everything will be normal within 30 days. Her body needs time to adjust and
kick start. She's fine."
"That's really all I needed. She was feeling off this morning and I knew it was
the bond. We are still running 5 years too fast. I haven't figured out a way to
slow that down yet. I even asked Emilie for help."
"She is a genius, no joke. I have personally watched her master spells I have a
hard time with. She is amazing. Your doing it right. She has all those
activities that make her be a kid. Most patents wouldn't do that."
"She makes the rules, we just support her. The part that worries me is her bond
with Luca. From what she's told me its a two way thing."
"From experience Harry, it is. Tell me."
Harry took a deep breath and started to explain. Eli let his mouth hang open in
shock.
"Harry what your explaining is a very deep bond. You said she has never tried
to push him away?"
"No, never. He found her that first moon and he has never left her side. She
excepted it with everything she is. We moved them to the tower."
"That's a good thing because he now needs her to survive. They can not be apart
for more then a few hours. Until the bond is in place, he needs to be
constantly reassured that she has not left him. I'm surprised Remus hadn't gone
into details. But I understand because there has never been a mated pair found
at such a young age."
Harry sat back and realized this was a lot bigger then any of them realized.
All her plans, everything she did hinged on keeping Luca with her always. He
couldn't take her out of classes so she could study. He couldn't ask for her
help without Luca being with her. Everything was very screwed up. From the
conversations he'd had with them both he knew the bond was deepening and that
they weren't ready for it. It wasn't looking like they were going to have a
choice, the bond would soon force it.
"Looks like I lose again. This isn't happening. They are 12 Harry! "
"Look what our bond does to us when we get caught up and let it go for too
long. I don't want that for them. Luca is already apart of this family, we
brought him in. I don't like it either, we just found her, she is our eldest.
But I don't want it out of control either."
Draco nodded and put his head in his hands so he could process.
"I'm still not signing the contract until they are 16. Anything else we have no
control over. At this point it's not stupidity, it's apart of their bond. I
almost feel sick."
Harry rubbed Draco's back as he sat there trying to wrap his head around the
information. Emilie was a beautiful girl and she was mature enough to handle
this. They knew that. But it was still hard to except.
~I want her happy. That's all I want. I don't want their first time to be ruled
by a bond. We have no say in this. We live them both and that's all we can do.~
Ginny sent over the link
"Sometimes I hate it when she's right. Can she go?" Draco said softly
"Yes. She's a very healthy, whole, young women. Just don't forget." Eli laughed
"Wards we forget. That charm we never forget." Harry laughed
Ginny was slipping on her boots when they came back out of the office. Draco
was sending Severus a message telling him Ginny was in perfect health and that
they were on their way back to the tower. They had a pair of kids to sit down
with and give their blessing. Then something accrued to him as they stepped out
of the infirmary.
"Mama, 8 days ago Emilie made a request from The Powers-" Harry started
"What?! She was able to do that?!" Molly exclaimed
"That was my reaction too. They sent my parents and Sirius back. She requested
24 hours, they are still here. I wanted to warn you."
Molly pulled him into one of her really tight mum hugs and Harry couldn't help
but melt. He loved this women like she was his mother, and she had been for
arguments sake. Now she was going to meet the women who brought him into this
world.
"I'm very happy for you dear. Now I have a grandson to meet."
"DJ Weasley, yes you do. Come on." Harry laughed
When they entered the tower it was nap time. Harry mentally cursed and put a
bubble around the babies. He didn't want them awake because they heard the
voices of their favorite people.
"Mum, this is Molly Weasley. This is the women who made me one of her own.
Mama, this is my mum, Lilly Potter." Harry introduced with a grin
Without hesitation the women came together in a sobbing hug. Harry didn't think
that he would ever understand women, gay or not it was way beyond him. Had
Lilly had the chance to meet Narcissa he knew it would have been the same way.
"Thank you so much for loving my boy." Lilly cried
"He's easy to love. Now, oh dear,"
James came forward holding Deven who was sound asleep. He had brown hair like
Hermione and if he opened his eyes they were as blue as Ron's. Molly sat down
on the sofa and melted as she lay the newborn on her chest. She was on heaven.
Harry took a quick picture and sent it to Ron. He was going to flip out.
"Emi and Luca upstairs?" Draco asked
"Yes. She looked pissed off." Sirius said
"Astoria broke her nose. This has nothing to do with that. Eli is Gwen's mate.
He explained a lot when we were with him. We need to talk to our daughter,
urgently." Harry sighed
The adults nodded and watched as they made their way up the stairs. They
knocked on the door and waited, Luca answered a fe minutes later, looking
annoyed.
"Revenge is a dish best served cold. Then she sat down, put on her headphones,
and that us where she has been since. She's planning a prank. A really good
one." Luca said
"Oh great." Harry sighed "We need to talk to you two, may we come in?"
Luca stepped aside and let them enter. They were surprised at how clean the
room was, but Emilie liked her control. Draco and Ginny sat at the head of the
bed as Harry read over their daughters shoulder. A smirk came to his face as he
took the pen from her hand and finished her notes. She smiled as she took off
her headphones and turned.
"Not going to stop me?" She laughed
"No I just helped you. I'll even make sure it works. I want to see this one.
Fred and George will be thrilled they came back."
"Oh, they have nothing on me. So, you figured it out then?"
"Yes."
Emilie nodded and turned in her chair. She knew what was coming. She and Luca
had been talking about their bond and what it was doing. She hadn't wanted to
run to her dad for answers, but she needed them.
"Will you please cast the spell daddy?"
Harry cast a few spells and handed the results to Emilie. She read through them
quickly, biting her lip as she did so. She cursed, handed the results back to
Harry and sank into her own thoughts. Typical Emilie. Now she just needed some
time to adjust.
Harry was slightly shocked as he read over the pages. They had an almost
complete bond, all that was missing was the consummation. What in the hell? How
in the hell? A wolf bond was so complex that what he was reading didn't add up
at all. How could they possible have done this so quickly?
"The answer is easy, but had no logic. We love and respect each other, we are
always there for each other, we trust each other. We have totally and
completely excepted each other as we are. It is the bond." Emilie explained
"I understand I just have a hard time wrapping my head around it." Harry said
still in shock
"Our bond progressed quicker then even we thought it would. It was in pretty
bad shape when we moved in here. It was seeing the lack of contact and the
separation as rejection. That couldn't have been farther from the truth. I have
to go to classes. I have to stay with him. I want to, more then I have to. The
bond is stronger then it was just 8 days ago. It does push, and it's not an
easy thing to push back. I'm scared. I don't really know why, but I am. It's a
lot to take in as quickly as it happen and we can't back pedal. It's too late
for that."
"I'm dependent on her as it stands now. It's not something that I mind, but
it's not pretty. I couldn't wait to get out of class this morning. I needed to
get back to her. I needed to know that she was safe. It's maddening. But I love
her, with both sides if me. I can't help it." Luca said quietly
"Break it down." Harry said softly
"The wolf and the human are merged, Emilie did that. But the wolf can come to
the forefront and make itself known. Before we moved in here we couldn't make
it thru a night apart. The wolf becomes restless, like its trying to get out of
its cage. It can't, I can tell you that, but it takes over a little and I feel
half crazy. It literally hurts, like I've had a knife put thru my heart. I feel
half dead. I can't concentrate, I'm listless, moody, snap happy. I can not be
without her. It's impossible."
"We have talked about this and we both know that soon there can't be any
separation. We will have to be in contact at all times. We know that eventually
the bond will force itself and make us act. We are almost at that point and
neither of us are ready for that yet. It's a massive step, one that we do not
take lightly."
The maturity coming from them was astounding. They actually sat down and talked
about everything. That alone was amazing. But they also knew that they were not
ready for the bond to be completed. They knew they'd be forced if they didn't
act freely and it scared them. Harry wasn't worried about his daughter anymore.
Then Luca reached out trying the take a deep breath.
"Can you come here please?"
Emilie stood and climbed onto the bed and into Luca's lap. They watched as the
boy wrapped his arms around Emilie and buried his face in her neck. He took a
deep breath and let it out slowly. The wolf was slowly coming back under
control.
"How in the hell did Papa wait 16 years for Dad?" Draco wondered aloud
"It's a little easier for wolfs who are older from what I understand. Remus
explained that he had contact with Severus and it was enough to settle the
wolf. He went on to explain that he had started to slowly lose his mind a few
years before Severus excepted the bond. He said he really wasn't safe to have
at the manor unless Severus excepted him. Thankfully he did because this is the
most excepting pack I have ever been taken into. The most loving. I feel like I
finally fit somewhere. It's really kind of awesome."
"Well everything I had to say was said by the pair of you, only better." Harry
laughed "The only thing we can do is give you our blessing. We can't stop it,
all we can do is except it. But the contract-"
"Will be revised by you this afternoon and signed before the moon." Emilie said
firmly "I want this one my way."
Emilie sighed as her parents sank into a mental conversation. Sometimes she
really hated the stupid link they shared. It made snooping impossible. After
several minutes Draco sighed.
"You had to inherit your fathers control issues. I lost by the way. Time to
revise your plan." He said
"No I just started crossing things off as I accomplished them." Emilie smirked
Draco shook his head and stood as Ginny did. They needed sometime alone. They
needed to talk and plan. He wasn't just talking about Luca and Emilie either.
"Let me up a minute. I have stuff for my dad."
Luca let Emilie go so she could get the things Harry needed.
"The top one is the contract. The other is my almost completed book."
"Alright. Send a text if you can't find us. See you at dinner." Harry sighed
They left the room so that Emilie and Luca could talk this one out. Luca had
other ideas as Emilie lay down beside him. He snuggled in close putting his
head in her shoulder, wrapping an arm around her.
"I'm scared too. It's going so fast." He said softly
"I know. But we can't stop it."
Luca sighed and held on a bit tighter. Life was all kinds of messed up.
***************************************
Harry was one of those headmasters that really got it sometimes. He'd gotten
rid of uniform, all but eliminating house lines. And the day before, the day
of, and the day after the full moon were now off days. It gave all the students
time to rest their minds and it was good for the teachers as well. It gave
everyone time to catch up if they needed to as well.
It was the day of the full moon and the pack would be gathering at the castle
over the course of the day. They would be inviting the minister and several
officials up to the castle and the pack would be reviled. Harry was going
public and he was scared shitless. He was hoping it went well, the DA was on
stand by if it didn't.
He scanned the hall, watching as students laughed and carried on. Then his eyes
landed in Luca and he just knew some this was very wrong. Ginny had taken
Emilie to get glasses that morning and Luca had stayed behind. The idea still
didn't sit well with Harry as he watched the young wolf.
Luca sat in their normal spot focused on the table. He was shaking, sweating,
and his leg was bouncing a mile a minute. He was jumpy, wouldn't talk to any
one. The wolf was at the surface.
"Dad! Help me!" Luca finally shouted
Whoever the student body was expecting to stand, it apparently wasn't Harry. He
ran across the hall and sat beside the boy, needing him to calm down so they
could head out of the hall.
"I can't breath." Luca whispered
"Hold onto me. I'll call. Come on, hold onto me. I won't let you go until she's
back."
Luca wrapped his arms around Harry without hesitation and they were gone. Harry
took them to their room in the tower and summoned Emilie's pillow. Luca held it
tight, regaining enough of his composure to at least breath. Harry just held
him as he called thru the link for an ETA. They were headed back, Emilie in a
new pair of glasses. They would be flooing directly into his office in 15
minutes.
"I didn't mean to call you dad. It just came out." Luca said softly
"You can call me dad. You will have to talk to Draco and Ginny about them. You
guys need to complete the bond. We will not be signing the contract, the
minister will destroy Emilie's name."
"You just told me to-"
"I did. Until you graduate you'll be under my roof. There are rules, you will
follow. Your losing your mind very slowly, we can't have that. It's time Luca."
The boy nodded and snuggled into Harry's arms. His life had changed very
dramatically since he walked onto Hogwarts grounds. He had gained his freedom,
his mate, and a family. If he wasn't in such a state he'd be a bumbling mess.
"Dad, thanks." Luca said softly
"For what?"
"Just everything."
"Hurt my daughter and I will kill you. Just remember that."
"I will. The floo just activated. They are here. I thought I'd be ok."
"No harm. You asked for help when you needed it."
Luca nodded as the bedroom door opened. There stood Emilie, huge duffle over
her shoulder and new wire rimmed glasses on her nose.
"Nice specs. What's in the bag?" Harry smirked
"Clothes and shoes for Luca. Mums doing, of course. We went to the manor
first."
"Oh, ok. I will leave you to it then. It's not everyday my daughters boyfriend
calls me dad in the middle of the great hall. Out of the 5 who could've
responded they all looked at me."
Emilie laughed as she pulled Luca to his feet. He wrapped his arms around her
and took a deep breath.
"I can't." Luca whispered in embarrassment
"I know."
Harry left the room not wanting to see anymore. He was losing his baby and
gaining a son. But they were still so young. He could bind the bond like
Dumbledore had but he wasn't sure it would even work. This was one of those
times when there was no logic and Harry just had to roll with it.
***
Dinner with the minister, Harry was hating life. It wasn't even a meal he had
prepared, but the fact that he had to share it with this man was burning him
up. He complained that 5 on was too early for supper saying 7 would have been
more exceptable. Harry stabbed a carrot violently, he didn't even like carrots.
They had a time table to keep.
When the clock sounded 6, Harry gathered everyone and headed down to the steps.
The students were already on their way up to watch the changing and would be
hanging out of windows shortly. Then the packs first years quickly headed down
the steps and headed towards the forest.
"Where are they going?"
"Into the forest. They are wolves. Luca, stay close to Alpha."
"Yes sir."
Fudge was turning red as the DA stood at the heads of the lines forming. Fudge
watched as they started their work. He didn't understand what was going on,
what was happening. Gibbs who stood next to him grinning wouldn't even tell him
anything. But when the spell took, the person would then run into the forest.
Fudge was starting to wonder how many wolves would be put down tonight.
As the last person entered the forest, the moon rose. No one moved as the
howling started, instead started to laugh.
"Students all clear!!" Harry shouted then he let out a whistle
Fudge watched as a pack was led out of the forest and into the grounds. The
moon was full and bright and nothing happened. Remus walked right up to Fudge
and grinned.
"Welcome to a new era. I am the Alpha of this pack, 6 others with me. Now, this
is what the students call The Running and I'd like to get back to it. Sirius,
James The Powers sent you back, come run."
Remus took off closely followed by Sirius and James. Harry couldn't help but
grin as the friends could run for the first time in 16 years. Fudge on the
other hand was very pale and sat down heavily on the steps. The boy had done it
again.
"What I figured out how to do was merge wolf and man. It's not a cure, but it's
really close. Emilie, leave your phone on."
"Yes daddy. See I kept my word."
"But it killed you to do so. Go on. No I don't want to know. And I don't know
what Nora did to the observatory either! Damn it!"
"Next thing your going to say is that boy is her mate right?"
"Yes actually and no I don't want to talk about it. I want your resignation on
my desk in the morning or I will play hard ball. There will be an announcement
and a photo in the morning paper. Along with my parents and godfathers return.
Sirius will not be charged with his escape and he will be cleared. They will
both be returning to the Auras as well. Am I understood?"
"You are."
"Good. Now, you are free to go. We're going to start a bon fire here shortly.
It's November and the kids are going to start getting cold."
"I think I'll stay awhile. I haven't seen so much happiness in one place in a
very long time."
Harry stood and pulled the old man to his feet.
"We strive for it. They are children they deserve to be happy. 30 of the first
year students are orphaned, they come home with us. We all know they will never
be adopted... Shit, that didn't go over well."
Harry rushed off to interfere in an argument between Marcus Flint and his
parents. Zora was standing off to the side, holding her cheek and sobbing. The
entire pack was starting to circle around them, Severus picking Zora up to
comfort her.
"I do not want you anywhere near that thing! How dare you tell us she's coming
back! How dare you even look at her!"
Mrs.Flint was red faced and shouting at her son like he had actually done
something wrong. Harry stood beside him, he had his back no matter what. Draco
had taken up his other side, stating the same.
"You pushed her. You are the one who changed her life. She is my sister. My
blood. I know she's very well taken care of but I will not see her like that.
You can't disown the head of the family mother. But you can leave. Zora will be
coming home for Christmas. It is my say. Just go back to the villa in Italy. No
one wants you here. The deposit will be made monthly, you will have no farther
access to the family Vault."
"How dare you defy me!"
"How dare you shame us. Good night. I have a sister I finally get to bond with,
there's a Running tonight."
Harry stepped forward and ducked as the women swung.
"Oi! What did I do?!"
"You caused this!"
"And Zora knows how to get to us if she needs us. Someone just escort this
women to the floo. I'm not going to. Forget it!"
A pair of auroras came forward and escorted the women away. Harry then went
over to Zora and took her from Severus.
"You know how to find us. We are always going to be there. Understand?"
Zora nodded and hugged him tightly. The pack started to break up, getting back
to the running. Flint watched and realized that the kids were very much loved
in this pack. Maybe this wasn't the best choice.
"Zora, what do you want? I'll always be there too. But you seem happy with
them." Flint said
"I am. At the manor there's a dance studio, a pool and a playground. If we are
hungry, all we have to do is ask. It's not like the orphanage at all. We have a
room next to Emilies, beds and all. Clean clothes, blankets. And the best part
is if you need a hug, you can ask for one. We have rules, chores, and that
stuff too. It's home."
"You'd be alone with Pansy and the elves most of the time. Pansy likes to just
be left alone."
"I think I'd rather just visit a d stay with Uncle Harry."
"I'll have Ginny get you what you need. She'll do that right?"
"Yes Marcus, I'm sure she would. Now go bond before it gets too cold and we
have to go inside." Harry laughed
He watched as Zora tagged her brother and ran off giggling. It wasn't perfect
but it was something.
***
Emilie sat in Luca's lap watching The Running. He held her close, content to
just sit. The moon was bright directly over head and she had never seen
anything so beautiful. Normally they would be down on the grounds joining the
massive game of tag that was just getting started. But they had bigger topics
to talk about, even bigger choices to make.
"We have to talk about this." Emilie said softly
"Can't I ignore it for 10 more minutes and just hold you?"
"It's not going to make it go away. Luc, I love you very much. I don't want to
be forced and that's what it's turning into. I'm terrified we will settle the
bond and you'll leave me because we are so young."
"Me too. But I can't handle it if you walk across the room. The choice has been
made for us."
"I was trying to do this right and it still got all messed up. I was trying to
grow as a couple before we became life mates."
"We have. We live out everyday as a couple, bond not withstanding. Not much is
going to change."
"So, I get to be Mrs.Blaine?"
"Between you and I. Until we sign the contract I want everyone to think I'm
just your boyfriend. You have a lot of goals, I want you to see them thru. Not
in the background, beside you. We are a team and always will be."
Emilie nodded and sat back into Luca's arms. This night would change everything
in so many ways. She was terrified.
(Sorry folks. I will imply it but I will not write it. I've been mulling this
one over for hours and I just can't. You do it.)
***
When Emilie woke the next morning she was having a hard time grasping what they
had done. But she felt different, complete somehow. Luca was awake as well,
starring up at the glass ceiling as the sun rose.
"I don't feel like I'm going to rip something apart." He whispered
Emilie smiled and cuddled into his side. He embraced her without hesitation,
reassuring her. They had no regrets, only plans for the future. Their future.
"So now we move forward." Luca said softly
"After you kiss me we can move forward."
Luca laughed as she tilted her head up, he had no problem complying. He never
would.
***
The paper was the hottest news to hit the wizarding World since Voldemort's
death. With it came a personal letter about the nights events from Fudge
himself, along with his resignation. Kingsley would replace him until Draco
could test out. That was Harry's plan.
Then Emilie entered the hall, alone. Harry just sat there, she was never alone.
Come to think of it Remus was missing as well. They'd completed the bond, his
little girl wasn't a little girl any more.
~I really do not like knowing these things. I would much rather be ignorant to
it.~ Harry sent thru the link.
~Nor do I. But at least thru can be apart now. The trick is keeping it out if
the press.~ Ginny sighed
 
~Luna is watching. She will personally intercept anything about this. I am
relieved but at the sametime she's our baby.~
Draco rolled his eyes as he gave Harry the 'really?' look. The students watched
as they clearly had a conversation across the great hall.
"Who else caught all that?" Ginny laughed
"It was an argument of some sort." Cho laughed from the Ravenclaw table
Harry smirked as he signed to ginny, not really thinking about it.
"Really!" Several girls shouted
Harry cocked his head to the side and had an idea. Ginny was just smirking at
him. Then he signed what he was thinking. \Take them to Victoira. She needs
compony, she just lost her best friend./
Ginny smiled \Brillant. Your an ass./
"So you lot keep telling me. There are too many people here. But, hold that
thought."
Before Ginny could reply, Harry was gone. He found everyone in the kitchen
having breakfast. Victoria was sitting at the counter by herself, picking at
her breakfast. Harry sat down beside her and touched her arm gently. She smiled
when she saw him.
\Would you like to come to Hogwarts for awhile? Ginny has some friends who sign
and we thought you could use a few friends./
\I would really like that. Now?/
Harry picked up a slice of toast and waved it at her. She sighed and complied.
Eli watched as Victoira ate 2 slices of toast and had a glass of orange juice.
"Thank you Harry. She's hardly eaten in days."
"I'm taking her up to Hogwarts. She had incentive. I will bring her back when
she asks."
Harry stood told Victoria to hold onto him, then they were gone. Ginny was
waiting for them with the other girls. Ginny did a happy dance as Victoria
rushed to her, hugging her tight. Harry watched, shaking his head before
Victoria rushed back to him and hugged him tight. That was a first.
\Thank You/ she signed
Harry bowed slightly wand watched them rush off, Emilie calling after them. She
really liked Victoria. That just left Draco and Luca for compony. That was if
Luca didn't sneak away first.
"Freeze Blaine. I actually have a project I need your help with. Dray, you too
please."
Luca cursed under his breath as Harry slung an arm around his shoulders. He had
just slept with the mans daughter, he wanted to be anywhere else. He was led
into the study off Harry's office. He was slightly confused.
"I would like you to start hand to hand as soon as possible. Because you are a
wolf it will be easy. We take what skills you have and add to them. Why are you
so nervous? I don't want to know. I really don't want to know."
"None of us do. So you will have no choice but to join up. We have a time table
to keep. You joined the gymnastics class right?" Draco said
"I have. It's not as hard as you lot make it look. It's more about control. I
learn rather quickly. I'm starting to get board. I've started studying with
Emilie."
"What do you mean?" Harry asked
"Everything is starting to come together. Come into sharp focus. Everything is
getting too easy."
"Is it the bond?" Draco asked
"No, I think it's because it's settled. My mind is going in a million
directions at once anymore. It started when we moved to the tower and now it's
all come into focus. All of it, woke up with a killer headache in fact."
Harry sat back and realized that Emilie had found her perfect match. Funny how
that worked. So Harry had an idea.
"I want your 10 year plan."
"Emilie and I already have one. Later tonight we plan to sit down and revise
it. I want to be at her side in everything. I have a lot of studying to do."
"Luca, I want your goals. What you want."
"I can do that."
"Go on, see you at lunch."
Luca nodded and headed up to their room. He needed to flush his brain. So he
sat down at Emilie's desk and started with potions. It was going to be a long
day.
***
Emilie walked into the bedroom just before lunch and just stared. Luca was
laying on the floor notebook and pen in hand, potions text for the first 5
years in front of him. He was engrossed and Emilie just smiled. This was her
Luca.
"Luc, honey it's nearly time for lunch." She said softly
"Just give me a few. Please."
Emilie nodded and headed into the bathroom. Now she knew how she looked when
she went into research mode. He was just as bright as she was and she knew he'd
be talking to dad soon. He was preparing for his OWLs that May and she was
proud.
When she came out of the bathroom, Luca was sitting on the end of the bed. She
walked over and stood between his knees, thrilled when he wrapped his arms
around her and held her tight. She was afraid it was going to be awkward
between them, but was happy that it wasn't. When he pulled back he was
grinning, up to something.
"I made you something. It's just in case." He said softly "It's a tracker. No
matter what I always want to be able to find you. When I activate it, it will
grow warm, only you will know."
He handed her a small box, sitting back nervously. Inside was a thin gold band
with a sapphire in the center. She loved it. Luca then sat up and put the ring
on her left ring finger. It resized and grew warm, she would never be able to
take it off.
"It's my promise to you that I am never going anywhere. When your lost I will
find you. When you need me I'll be there."
Emilie let a single tear run down her cheek and smiled.
"You are such a hopeless romantic. I love you."
"I love you too. Now, lunch."
Luca stood and kissed her softly before leading her from the room. This was
going to catch attention. They didn't really need that but he wanted her safe.
What he didn't know was that Harry hit them all with tracking charms every
morning. But every little bit helped.
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By the time December rolled round most of Harry's plans were coming into play.
The minister had been replaced. The Auroras had a new training program in place
and a new department head. Sirius has been given his trial and found innocent.
He and James were reinstated as Auroras, partners again, much to their delight.
Lilly was offered several jobs but had turned them down wanting to be with her
family. The world was adjusting well to having them back.
December 16 Kingsley walked into the great hall and went right to Harry. Harry
knew the man well enough to read his expression and it wasn't good.
"I need you to understand that this is nothing personal. This is being called
for by the Wizmot. I need to take the children Harry. DCW has vouched for you
but complaints keep coming in and we can't trace them. Just 24 hours. I will
clear this in 24 hours."
"You want me to allow this?"
"No, I'm telling you what's going to happen. Medical exams and questions."
"You will need to keep them together. The littles are picky. -"
"No Harry, the first years, the Lupin-Snape's, the Malfoy-Potters, DJ, and the
Longbottoms. I have to do this."
"Right before Christmas? Really?"
Harry was getting angry. His family was being messed with again and it was
starting to get frustrating. The triad came to agreement over the link, the
others gave a nod knowing that they had no choice.
"Emi, Lena I'm putting you in charge. Watch out for the littles. Do as you are
told. I'm putting my faith in each and everyone of you. Line up."
To the students it looked like he was just giving up, but he wasn't. Luca came
to his side as the tracking spells were removed. Harry cursed, that was his ace
in the hole and now he didn't even have that.
He watched helplessly as the kids were port keyed away. Someone was going to
pay for this and he already knew who.
***** Chapter 13: Never Underestimate the Power of Love *****

Author's notes: Thomas and Helena
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Chapter 13: Never Underestimate the Power of Love
Harry sat down heavily as his mind raced. He had no idea what to do now. What
happened next however wasn't it. Luca stepped forward and raised his hand for
silence, he was imminently satisfied.
"I need buddies at the ready. Dad, ever notice the ring Emilie wears?"
"Yes."
"Your about to find out exactly why."
Harry watched as Luca cast a few spells brining up a map of Europe. A tiny
blinking dot appeared on the map and Harry grinned as he stood to move closer.
Luca was zooming in so the location could be seen. They were being held in a
building in east Whales.
"Wow." Harry whispered
"As you now know, it's not just a promise ring. It's an insurance policy. She
knows that I have activated the tracker, but no one else will. She'll let
everyone know that we know where they are. So now it's your turn."
Before anyone could do anything cell phones started to go off.
"We've been separated. The first years have Lena's phone. I heard memory charms
mentioned. Dumbledore is here. Imprious on Kings. Conner is flipping out. It
was a set up." Harry read aloud
"I got pretty much the same." Lupin said "Dudley."
"Zora." Severus sighed
Harry hugged Luca tight and gathered the DA. Knowing the kids like he did, he
knew their cameras were out and in video mode. They were going to collect as
much information as humanly possible. He sent a stand by message and they
headed up to his office.
Without being asked Sirius and James went thru the floo to gather back up.
Harry had taught them the spells to detect Dumbledores influence so they knew
who they could trust. When they arrived at the castle plans were being made for
the impromptu rescue.
"Harry,"
"We are not yet that far in the game. There would be too many questions, too
much I couldn't predict."
"Where?"
Harry picked up the book of prophecies and a stack of parchment and handed it
to Draco. As his husband sat down at the desk, Harry's phone rang, it was
Emilie.
"So he trusted Kingsley without question. That gives me so much more power. The
others I do not need, but I need you. What I hadn't been able to see is that
you were a genius. That would have changed everything."
"For you, perhaps. The truth would have been discovered eventually. I am far
too much like my parents for the deception not to be found."
"With the right spells you would have no choice. You shouldn't have a choice
now. You Emilie Jane are just a child. Children are meant to be controlled. It
will not take much for me to rebind Conner, Liam would make a fantastic Dark
Lord with Laila at his side. You will belong to me-"
"Yeah sorry to burst your bubble but I already belong to someone else."
There was a moment of silence and then they heard a smack. Harry closed his
eyes trying not to rush off. Dumbledore just hit his daughter and a few family
secretes were about to fly.
"You mustn't lie, it's very unbecoming of a lady."
"Thanks for the busted lip, daddy is going to have a fit. And I am not lying,
as a habit I don't. I'm mated to a merged wolf."
"And they allowed this?"
"It was a matter of life and death. The bond was too deep to back peddle. I
love him more everyday. He'd surprise you."
There was silence again and Harry was forming a new plan. Luca smirked as he
locked eyes with Harry, he was all for it.
"Not such good parents after all."
"We have the best parents. Every single step was talked about. We are a family
and I love my family. And they will come for us. Because there is a real
investigation going on, DCW wants everyone's story, where they all came from
and why daddy cares so much. They want to know how we live."
"You are now worthless to me-"
"I always was. You brought us into this world to use us. We are nothing but a
means for you to manipulate our parents. But you haven't met my wolf, when we
meet on the battle field you'll see exactly how much you really screwed up."
"Take this wretched thing back to the others. I have thinking to do."
Emilie waited until she was left alone with her siblings before she put the
phone to her ear.
"You get all that? Please tell me someone recorded it."
"Yeah Emi I got it. How long are we waiting?" Luca called out
"Now would be good before Conner makes himself sick."
"On our way." Harry sighed
Luca just grinned and shrugged, Harry had to admit he was impressed with the
boy. With a nod, Harry watched as the teams port keyed to the nearest alley.
Knowing that the boy could handle himself, Harry gave him a nod and Luca
smirked. He dialed Harry's number and waited till the call was answered. Harry
just shook his head as he listened thru an ear piece.
Luca walked thru the door and took out a pair of guards without trying.
Dumbledore just starred at him. Luca watched as the auras and DA surrounded the
stupid old man. He had no clue.
"Who in the hell are you?" Dumbledore asked
"Luca Blaine. You have someone who belongs to me and I'd really like her back.
It's not me you have to worry about however, it's them."
Dumbledore looked around and went pale as he faced a very pissed off daddy.
Harry didn't hesitate punching the man in the nose breaking it with a crack.
"Luca, go. That's for hitting my daughter. Now, all you have accomplished is
pissing me off. One more stunt like that and I won't follow the rules of war.
Conner go to Papa. I trust Kingsley yes, but from here on in, I trust no one.
Lead them out, pair up. Dad, get a count. Luca, Emi with me." Harry said firmly
Harry and Luca both disconnected their cell phones as a text came in on
Harry's. Everyone was present and accounted for. After telling them to go,
Harry slipped his phone back into his pocket and turned to Dumbledore.
"You are a sick twisted fuck. Stay the fuck away from my family."
"We shall see."
"Keep underestimating me, you'll regret it."
"How did you find them?"
"I didn't, Luca did. And yes, we allowed it. Luca was losing his mind. Besides,
the more time I spend with him the more I realize he really does fit."
"This is not over. I will get them and use each and every one of them against
you. There has to be a bigger reason to the fact that you live with most of the
first year class."
"Yeah, because sometimes I like to act like a kid too. Good night Dumble-Fuck."
Harry wrapped his arms around Emilie and Luca, gave the bastard the finger and
was just gone. Dumbledore sat there enraged. Again he needed to sit down and
revise his plans.
***
When they landed in Harry's office Conner shot at him from across the room and
launched himself into his arms. Harry held the boy tightly whispering to him as
he cried quietly. They had been dooped and as a result Conner would have night
terrors for at least a week. Harry didn't put the boy down as he made his
rounds checking on every last child. They were all shaken, but unharmed. Harry
was relieved.
"You lot can camp in the great hall tonight. More of a reassurance then
anything else. Buddy's stay with them, stay on guard I don't trust that man."
As the office emptied out babies were taken up to the tower to be put to bed.
He had trusted Kingsley blindly and it almost cost him his kids. His pride was
bruised and it was going to take a lot for him to trust anyone again.
"Dad can I talk to you for a minute?" Luca asked
Harry nodded and the went into the study off the living room. Luca had never
seen Harry look so down. The man that he now looked at as a father was proud,
strong, brave. The man he now looked upon was defeated. Luca didn't like it.
"Before I show you what I've got, talk. Because this is not my dad right here."
"I'm embarrassed. Kingsley is a good friend of mine and I trusted him blindly.
It cost me my pride and it almost cost me my family."
"That is why I made everyone a tracker for Christmas. Look."
Harry watched as Luca opened the box on his lap and grinned. Inside were rings
and small bracelets, already charmed and ready to go. The boy was a gift.
"Thank you."
"I love all of you. You are the family that I have always wanted. This is my
gift to your pride. It needn't be shattered so carelessly. But I also wanted to
show you what I made for Emilie."
Luca pulled a ring box from his pocket and opened it. Inside were three rings.
They were gold, finely crafted and stunning.
"I need to explain this to you. You asked about my plans, so I'm going to tell
you. This is her promise ring, she's having a fit that I asked to see it for a
few minutes. This was my promise to her that I wasn't going to change my mind.
It's a fear we share."
Harry took the ring never realizing what it really meant to both if them. It
was a gold ring with a band of sapphires around the center. It was beautiful.
"On her 14th birthday I plan to actually propose. This is the engagement ring.
The promise ring fits into it like this."
Luca slipped the rings together and handed them to Harry. The engagement ring
was also gold in the center as a square cut daimond flanked by sapphires. Harry
was impressed.
"And this is the wedding band."
Luca handed Harry a simple gold band that completed the set. He couldn't hide
his astonishment at the thought Luca had actually put into the relationship.
His daughter was very lucky he realized.
"I made them. Sapphire is her birth stone. We also found each other in
September. That's why I chose it. I'm afraid she's going to find them, that
would not be good."
"Next time I go, you can come with me and put them in Merlin's vault. I will
take you back when you need them."
"Thank you. I would also like to sit my OWLs with Emilie. Yes I will be ready."
Harry nodded as he handed back the rings. Luca carefully put them away while
keeping the promise ring on his pinky finger.
"It's keyed to her signature and only I can take it off."
"Smart boy. Thank you, for helping my pride. You helped a lot today and we
wouldn't have found them without you."
Luca nodded and looked down at his shoes. His brand new shoes. He smiled. It
was time for Harry to know him like Emilie did.
"I need to tell you who I am. Emilie knows everything. I tell her everything.
But you have never asked so its time I tell you. I'm a wolf born to a wolf with
a wolf as my sire. My mother passed 6 days after having me as wolves do. I was
found by an elder in a pack. She took me in and raised me as her own. She found
me June 2ed, and realized I had been alone for a day. Her name was Blaine, a
born wolf. She is the one who gave me my name, that is why I am so proud of it.
She taught me how to act, how to speak, and how to stay well under the radar.
She passed when I was 9, unable to live thru the changing anymore her body gave
out. I was then the outcast and that was fine by me. Then we were told about
you and we came here."
"Where have you been?"
"My journey started in Russia, thus the name Luca. We've been traveling my
entire life. I speak quite a few languages, I picked them up quickly. I speak
perfect English yes, but my first is Russian."
Harry nodded and waited for the boy to continue. He was so young and had
already seen much of the would, lived hard. When Luca looked back up the
emotions just behind his eyes were clear to see. Harry was being gifted with
something only Emilie had seen.
"When Emilie brought in the duffle, what I got was not what I expected.
Everything in the bag was ordered just for me. I have different clothes for
everyday of the week. I have underwear, socks, pajamas. I have a bathrobe and
slippers, sweatpants. I have a coat, hat, gloves and a scarf, boots. I have
shoes. I have soap and shampoo, a hair brush and tooth brush. I have never had
anything and I can't put into words how grateful I am."
Harry pulled the boy over to sit beside him and wrapped him in a hug. Luca
retuned the embrace sighing.
"I have never felt safer, felt more loved, or been as accepted as I do here.
This is the best family and I'm glad to be apart of it."
"We are glad to have you. Are you ready for tomorrow?"
"What's tomorrow?"
Harry sat the boy up and took hold of his chin. Luca looked confused, like he
had missed something.
"Luca, tomorrow we go home."
"Home. I've never had a home."
"You do now. Come on before Emilie has a bitch fit."
Luca laughed as Harry led him from the room. Just as Harry had thought Emilie
was sitting on the sofa next to Lilly. She looked very irritated and glared at
Luca. The boy quickly walked forward and handed the ring back. Still she glared
as she put the ring back on. What happened next however none of them were
prepared for. Emilie started in on the boy, but not in English, she did it in
perfect fluent Russian.
Luca stood there and crossed his arms as she ranted at him. He seemed unfazed
by it. Harry just stood there not knowing what was being said so he couldn't
jump to the boys defense.
When she seemed to calm a bit Luca replied telling her exactly what had taken
him so long.
"Ok. Well any thing else you'd like us not to understand and not even know
about." Draco asked softly "Where in the hell did that come from Emilie Jane?!"
"Rosemary had gotten me a bunch of language books to keep me occupied. I speak
20 and I can sign. So all together I speak 22. I'm still working on it."
"I speak 15 and she's been teaching me sign. Russian was my first. English is
the 5th I learned. I also learned to drop the accent."
"Wow, really?" Ginny asked
They both nodded, Emilie clearly not happy. Harry took pity on the boy and
sighed.
"Luca, just show her." Harry laughed "I have seen her pissed for days. I do not
want that for you."
Luca sighed and took his shoes off before climbing onto the couch to sit behind
Emilie.
"I didn't just make that one. It's part of a set you see. May I see your ring
so I can show you."
Emilie held out her hand and allowed him to remove the ring. Apparently it was
more personal then he wanted them to understand and slipped into Russian again.
They watched as Luca took the ring box from his pocket and opened it.
Harry watched several sets of eyes widen as Luca started his explanation.
Emilie just melted, feeling like a total idiot for telling him off. He went on
to explain that he had told Harry his story and some of his plans.
"May I pass them?"
Emilie nodded watching her rings go around the room. She then leaned back into
Luca whispering an apology and explained why she was so upset. Luca nodded and
kissed her cheek. She was forgiven. It was the most bazaar things Harry had
ever seen, he couldn't even talk Emilie down that quickly.
"Well, they are beautiful. Good work." Draco nodded
"I have a plan. I know what I want. That's the way I need to to go. We all know
how that goes though. Now, it's getting late and I'm starting to get excited."
"Why?" Lilly asked
"We are going home. I have never had a home before. Tents. Tents I'm use to."
Harry smiled and gave Luca a wink before they went up the stairs to bed. They
sat in silence for awhile taking in the events from the last few hours. They
all felt like fools. They had blindly trusted and it was now making them a bit
paranoid.
"Luca made trackers for everyone. I'm going to ask him to pass them out in the
morning. They are Christmas gifts. Remus, have you ever heard of a wolf being
born of wolf parents?"
"No. Why?"
"I think we have another unique case on our hands. I think it's why Luca found
his mate so early. Why the bond seemed to take so quickly and why he spiraled
downward so quickly. He's more wolf then he is human. He was able to merge yes,
but I cast the spell as well. He got an adult dose of the potion by request. He
is an amazing young man and I'm starting to think he's something else all
together."
"So what steps do you plan to take?" Severus asked
"None until I get his consent. I will not pull the parent card here. I'll talk
to him. Tell him my theory. Then I will let him decide."
"What about-"
"I found paperwork in Emilie's documents stating that Dumbledore had her uterus
removed when she was 5. Emilie and I have actually talked about this, recently
in fact. And the next part is going to make you wonder why the hell I know the
things that I do."
"Why's that? You seem to know alot of things that none of us care to." James
said
"Alright. Fine then. It's the that make the hormones. They are still there and
function just fine. She is still going to go thru puberty with everyone else.
Just one less hormonal teen to worry about."
They laughed as Harry shook his head.
"Think about it, 18 females in the same house. I'll either be in the lab or in
the study. In the kitchen with my headphones way to loud even."
"I'm right there with you. That was just too much." Draco laughed
Lilly and Ginny sneered at the men as they laughed and made plans of escape.
When they got some time to themselves they would sit and plot. The men before
them weren't going to know what hit them.
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Luca hated port keys. He'd had to use them when the pack was on the run so he
had a deep dislike. This time it was different. This time he was going home. He
was excited and terrified all at the same time, that was new too.
Emilie had packed them without Luca knowing. She had kept enough of his stuff
back a Hogwarts so he had enough for a week, everything else was going home.
Going home.
Luca pulled Emilie close and tried to calm his nerves. This was driving him
nuts.
"Luca, honey it is going to be alright." Emilie whispered to him
"This is just totally different and I'm nervous."
"I have to send dad a message, I don't want to ask him this question out loud.
I don't want you thinking I'm ignoring you."
Luca nodded as she lay her head on his chest and sent her message.
~Did you ever put those charms up? I have a freaked out wolf still trying to
wrap his head around home.~
~No. Take him up stairs and let him calm down. Then give him a tour.~
Emilie smilies over at her father and put her phone back in her pocket. She
loved muggle technology. She had asked for a lap too for Christmas and was
really hoping she had gotten one. Luca too. It would cut back on the amount if
ink, parchment, and quills they went thru. And zip dives. She'd put the request
thru Dudley knowing her dad would send him out. She really hoped.
Harry called everyone to attention as the train pulled out of the station.
Everything was timed exactly and they had waited. On his word, port keys were
activated and they were gone.
Luca was still clinging to Emilie when they landed in the foyer. He had his
eyes shut tight and he was focusing on breathing. It smelt like the tower only
slightly fainter. He could hear everyone moving off to their rooms. They were
all home.
"Luca, welcome home." Harry said into the boys ear "Go up stairs with Emilie.
Adjust and we will see you at lunch. Go on."
Luca nodded into Emilie's shoulder and took a deep breath. Slowly he
straightened up and finally opened his eyes. The adults were watching him,
smiling to themselves. They were home. He really had a home.
With his arm still wrapped around Emilie's shoulders, Luca allowed her to led
them. They didn't say a word as they walked into the bedroom, but Luca finally
let Emilie go.
"The desk is bigger. And mum added 2 tables. I bet she enlarged the closet as
well." Emilie laughed
She led him thru the room and he just starred. It was amazing. He had a place
to put his clothes, he had his own towels, a hook for his bathrobe. He had
tables to study at, a place to escape to, a home. He was completely
overwhelmed.
"I think I need to lie down. This is almost too much." He said
Emilie led him over to the bed and motioned him in. As he lay down he watched
her pull the curtains leaving them in dim light and total privacy. She lay down
beside him and cuddled close, enjoying the warmth he offered. She was in
heaven.
"Emi, love, I need to talk to you. I've been doing some thinking and I think I
figured a few things out."
"Alright. I am listening."
"I want to sit down with dad and puzzle out where I came from. I'm more wolf
then human emi, both of my parents were wolves. I just need to know what I am
and why things happen the way that they do. I didn't want to come to Hogwarts.
I will be honest with you. But the pack alpha chose for us. I found you too
early. Stop, allow me to finish before you jump. I love you more then life. I
want you by my side as the answers are found. I want you apart of my journey. I
need you. I really need to know where I came from."
"Then lets go now and get started. Find the answers."
Luca shook his head and moved so he was settled half atop her. Emilie smiled as
she brushed the hair from his face.
"No. Right now I want to lose myself in you. I don't want to think of anything,
just you."
As he kissed her the world melted away and nothing else existed. He was nothing
more in that moment then a boy madly in love with a girl; he didn't have to be
anything else.
***
After lunch they found Harry in the lab working on something that looked rather
complicated. Luca actually smirked as Emilie ducked under Harry's arm and stood
in front of him reading his notes. He knew from watching them work that Harry
was stuck on something and the answer wasn't coming. Now Emilie would look over
things with a fresh mind and find Harry's mistake.
"Daddy, here. The math is wrong. Give me a quill."
Harry handed over a quill and watched as Emilie crossed out the equation and
wrote in a new one.
"There. Luca wants answers."
"Good I was going to ask you about that actually. And if -"
"I want the whole 9 yards."
Harry nodded and pulled a stack of parchment to him. Quickly he cast the spells
and motioned Luca over. With another charm, Harry held the boys hand over the
parchment and added 3 drops to it before filling 3 small test tubes. He set the
test tubes aside and placed them under several charms before returning to the
parchment.
They watched as page after page filled with information. They sat watching
impatiently knowing that they couldn't read it until it was done.
"I'm all nervous and excited again." Luca said softly
"No matter what this parchment says, this is your home. You are apart of this
family and we love you. Understand?" Harry said firmly
"Yes sir."
When the spell had run its course, Harry made them each a copy and they all sat
down to read. Within minutes they were all making notes on a sheet of
parchment. From those notes they would form a plan. And in less then an hour,
Harry was running to find Remus and Severus to send them on a very important
mission. One that Emilie would have to join them on. They would need a
translator.
***
It was December 23 the day of the moon and Ginny watched as Harry handed their
daughter an emergency port key and very firm instructions. They were sending
their daughter on a mission at 12, neither Ginny or Draco really agreed with it
either. They were given the details and knew that she was doing this for Luca.
They also knew that they'd all be sitting on the stairs waiting for them to get
back.
Hugging and kissing everyone good bye, Emilie took hold of the port key and was
gone.
"She's gone for him hasn't she? To translate?"
Harry turned and faced the mildly irritated wolf and sighed. He wasn't suppose
to know she was even gone.
"I came down for something to drink. I watched her go. Now we are going to
watch. At least she'll know I know and I don't know how I feel about it."
Harry sighed and watched as Luca activated the tracker. At least now they knew
exactly where she was, in a dense forest in north eastern Russia. Harry guessed
where Luca had been born.
***
Emilie actually took lead and led her grandfathers thru the forest. She didn't
know how she knew where to go, she just did. They had been walking for 5
minutes when she felt her ring grow warm and cursed.
"Luca is tracking us. Shit, that didn't work." Emilie said softly
Severus sighed with relief as Remus took his hand. They would know where to
find the bodies at least if this didn't go how Emilie hoped it would. Minutes
later they found a camp and Emilie grinned. Sitting beside the fire was a tall
thin man dressed in rags. He looked alot like Luca and Emilie smiled.
"Yuri Kolzak?" Emilie asked
"Da?"
"English?"
The man shook his head and Emilie sighed. She asked if she could sit and talk
with him about a personal matter, the man gave a single nod and she sat.
Quickly she explained who she was and then handed him the stack of parchment.
With a simple spell she translated it and watched as he read. He reviled
nothing.
As the wind started to blow thru the trees, Emilie shivered. She hadn't dressed
well for this. She should have known better then to rush off. What surprised
her was that without thought Yuri added wood to the fire and motioned her
closer.
"What I need to understand, is changed? What this mean?" Yuri asked with a
heavy accent
Emilie smiled and explained the process. Yuri sat in shock, not wanting to
believe that it was true. It couldn't be true. When Remus approached and sat
beside Emilie, Yuri realized that he hasn't been lied to.
"I go with you. Alpha?"
Remus nodded and extended his hand. Emilie explained and watched as Yuri took
it firmly. With a nod, Yuri gathered his rucksack and joined them. Emilie truly
hoped this went well.
Before the port key could be activated Yuri smiled and laughed. Emilie gave him
a questioning look and Yuri sighed.
"You are the boys mate." He said in Russian "He will be upset with you."
"Da. He will be very angry with me. This was a very reckless choice. We didn't
talk about it first. I wanted it to be a christmas surprise." Emilie replied
"You are a good women. He is lucky to be loved so much at such a young age. I
will tell him so. We have much to talk about and I wish for you to join us."
Emilie smiled and nodded. They then took hold of the port key and were gone.
***
When they landed in the foyer Luca canceled the spell and crossed his arms. It
didn't help that he hand Emilie's favorite cardigan in hand, the one Nana Molly
had made, knowing that she would be freezing when she returned. He remembered
what she had worn and had run up the stairs for it. He waited as they stripped
off coats and boots before he held up the sweater so Emilie could slip into it.
"I know. I'm sorry. The moon is tonight and it was important." She said softly
"Oh thank you, I'm freezing."
Luca wrapped his arms around her without hesitation but he hadnt taken his eyes
off the man. They starred at each other, sizing each other up. Then Yuri
stepped forward, hands behind his back he'd bowed. It was a sign of submission,
one that Luca had never used.
"We have much to talk about." He said softly in Russian "I have so much to tell
you. I'm not asking you to be my son without reason. I am asking you to listen.
To hear me. There isn't a lot of time before the moon and I do wish to change."
"I will listen. This is my family, my home. It's all very new for me. I go to
school and this is the first time I've been here. You are going to be taken to
shower and given a medical exam. It's required as you join the pack, the
family. I'm going to warm up my wife. I'm not angry, I'm scared."
"Why?"
"Because I will not choose."
"I will not ask you to. What is your name?"
"Luca Blaine."
Yuri's head snapped up in confusion. Blaine had been the one to find his son
and had kept it from him? She had been the one helping him search.
"We have much to talk about. My English is not so good. I understand, but have
trouble."
Luca nodded and asked Harry to take him to get cleaned up. He also told him
that Yuri wished to merge and watched the man grin. Luca couldn't help the
laugh that escaped or the grin on his face. He wouldn't trade this family for
the world and didn't plan too.
When Yuri and Harry dissapered, Luca led Emilie up the stairs and into their
room. He was furious that she had acted so recklessly. She could have been
killed if it had gone wrong. There was so much that could have happened and it
had terrified him.
Emilie looked up and realized that she had really screwed up. But she didn't
faulter as she was backed into the wall and pinned there. Luca was angry, more
then she had ever seen before. For the first time she was afraid.
What happened next however wasn't what she expected. His hands came up slowly
and cupped her face.
"Don't you ever act that recklessly again." He said gruffly
Before she could reply, he was kissing her hard. She gave into the kiss,
wanting it more then she realized. She quickly put up charms before she forgot,
not knowing how far this would go.
Breaking the kiss, Luca led her over to the bed and held the curtain open so
she could climb in. They had only been together a handful if times since the
last moon, still trying to adjust to the change in their relationship. But this
was entirely different, this was the wolf driving him.
Pulling her to him, Luca kissed her again as he started pulling off layers.
Emilie helped, being driven by a force she didn't understand. His hands were
firmer, rougher and it was so much different then the other times. But she
realized that she liked it. The sureness instead of the faltering.
When her jeans were pulled off and tossed aside, Luca pulled her back to him
kissing her hard again. He knew they should stop but he couldn't. The wolf was
demanding that he put her in her place, to make her submit. He was the
dominant. He was her alpha. He couldn't stop.
"I can't." He whimpered as he panted
"Don't. Tell me what you want."
Emilie pushed his jeans down to his knees before she lay back. Luca sat and
pulled his jeans off before he lay atop her. What did he want? He had no idea.
"Luca," Emilie whispered
"I want something different. I want all of you."
He watched her eyes and pushed in all at once. She arched up, not able to help
it. They never broke eye contract as the fast pace had them cumming in minutes.
They clinging to each other they got their breathing under control, trying to
figure out what the hell that was.
"Wow." Emilie whispered
Luca nodded and rolled to the side. Emile cast a cleaning charm before she
moved into his arms, still dazed. Neither spoke as they lay there, comfortable
to just be.
"We have answers to get love. We need to get up." Emilie finally whispered
"Emi,"
"Luca if you apologize I will slap you. Come on, help me locate clothing."
Emilie laughed
Luca couldn't help but grin as they started pulling on their clothes. Their
relationship was changing again and they both liked it.
***
An hour later there was a knock at Emilie's door. Luca sighed as he stood to
answer it as Emilie called a house elf for coffee. Tea was an option, but no
one really drank tea.
"Please come in." Luca said "You are not the only one with much to tell. We
drink a lot of coffee, but we can get you tea if you like."
"Coffee would be wonderful, thank you. Harry handed me a potion and said you
would be able to handle the merge."
"Emi has merged several wolves on her own. She merged me. Please have a seat.
We will start because our story is slightly confusing. Harry is Emilie's dad,
Ginny is her mum, Draco is her papa. They are the triad."
Yuri sat and listened to them explain Emilie's family, how Luca came to be part
of the family, and of their plan. He was torn between shock and astonishment as
the story kept going. They were an amazing pair and they were still in school.
Yuri was thankful the boy was in school.
As the story came to a close, Yuri started to wonder if he even had a place
here. Luca did not need him, he had found a family that loved him, a place
where he belonged. For that he was grateful.
A knock sounded at the door before he could start telling Luca where he had
come from.
"Come in!" Emilie called
Harry opened the door, little Xavier tucked into the moby, Laila on his hip.
Draco was behind him with Paige and Ginny had Liam, Conner trailing behind her.
Yuri watched as they came in and sat down. The family, he smiled looking down
into his cup. Conner went to Luca and climbed into his lap, smiling at Yuri as
he did so. Laila and Paige then crawled over to Emilie, making her giggle as
they pulled themselves up wanting in her lap. Liam was content with his mum and
cuddled into her as if to say 'My mummy'. Yuri couldn't help the smile on his
face as he looked at them.
Then several other people walked into the room and found a place to sit. Lilly
and James sat on the floor beside Harry, Lilly wanting the infant. Sirius sat
by Luca, Conner nearly diving into his lap. Remus and Severus sat beside Ginny,
Braylee and Maddox on the floor; Harper being held by Helena. Luca looked over
at Harry with a questioning look.
"Family support. We talked about it and realized very quickly that we needed to
be here. Even if we can't understand what's being said, we can talk about it
later."
Luca nodded and pulled Paige into his lap before turning to Yuri. The man was
smiling widely at him, trying not to laugh. Luca returned the grin and quickly
introduced everyone.
"It's a very big family." Yuri laughed
"And it keeps getting bigger. We are what we are and we love and support each
other no matter what."
Yuri nodded and refilled his cup. The story he had to tell was going to hurt
the strong boy who sat before him. But with the family that gathered around him
now, Yuri knew that Luca would be ok. So with a sigh, Yuri started his story.
"Your mothers name was Nadia, she was a born wolf. We met when I was 25 and she
quickly realized I was her mate. I knew what she was, what it meant for us. We
were together for 2 years before I asked her to change me. I wanted to be with
her always and it's what I wanted. We settled where Emilie found me. I had a
wizards tent and the clearing was deep enough into the forest where we would be
safe. We where there for 2 years before we conceived you. We both knew that she
wouldn't make it, talked about it, planned for your arrival. She loved you so
very much that she had no fear. She was thrilled that apart of her would live
on in you. Then as you approached, she dissapered. I didn't understand why. I
searched for you both for days. I found her June 3 with the help of a friend.
But there was no sign of you. The friend, Luca, was Blaine."
Lucia's breath caught as Yuri looked down into his cup. Blaine was the one that
found him. She had been the one to raise him. She had taught him, loved him,
protected him. And she had been the one who had taken him from his father and
lied to keep him. He couldn't breath.
"Papa, can you take Paige please?" Luca said softly
It was the first time Luca had called Draco papa and Harry was relieved when
Draco said nothing and collected Paige. Emilie was texting the entire
conversation to them and Harry was in quite abit of shock himself as he picked
Laila up off her sisters lap. He knew that Luca was about to pull Emilie to him
and try to soak up as much comfort as he could.
Yuri watched as the family stepped in so Luca could be as comfortable as
possible. He realized then that the boy relied heavily on Emilie for comfort,
something that she freely gave and something that he had never had.
Yuri's heart ached to hold his son, but he wasn't going to push the issue. The
moon was approaching, he could feel it. He needed to finish his story before he
merged. He wanted to hold his son desperately. He had waited 12 years too look
upon the boys face and now that he had he hoped Luca could find a place for
him.
"Not long after that, the pack moved. I stayed behind. I stayed, searching thru
every village within 50 miles of the forest. I didn't know that she had you,
hadn't thought Blaine would betray me the why she had. You see, Blaine and
Nadia were identical twin sisters. Her name was Natasha, she changed it. I had
no reason not to trust her. So you do know what your mother looked like you
have a lot of her in you."
Luca nodded and turned his face into Emilie's neck to process. They had a half
hour left before the moon started to rise. They were running out of time. When
Luca looked up Yuri could see that he was on the verge of a breakdown. Without
thought, Yuri set his cup aside and took the boys hand. Luca didn't hesitate as
he was gently pulled into the mans strong arms and held tightly.
"I have waited to hold you for so long. But it was worth the wait knowing that
you are apart of this family. I have always loved you my boy, and no matter
what I always will."
Luca finally broke and clung to his father as he sobbed. Emilie then stood and
went to her own father, knowing almost exactly how Luca felt. Everyone in the
room felt the truth behind whatever Yuri had said. The evidence was in the way
he held onto his son, the conviction that his words had held. It was beautiful.
"It's time. Are you ready?" Luca whispered
Yuri nodded and turned to face Emilie. He downed the potion and was slightly
shocked then the wolf and man merged.
"Merged." He said in English
Emilie cast the spell and smiled as it took. Yuri looked over at his son and
laughed.
"This is really very odd." He said
Luca smiled nodding his head. He then looked over at Helena and gave her a
cheeky grin.
"Race ya?"
"Fairly this time!"
"Nope, if I want to jump railings I will. That Lena, is the beauty of being a
wolf."
"Wait for everyone. The babies are going to bed."
As house elves came to collect sleeping babies, Emilie pulled on a pair of snow
boots. Luca wouldn't let her stay out long but she wasn't going to miss a
running.
"Emi," Luca sighed
"Will you just go! I will be out in a few minutes!" Emilie laughed
Luca took hold of his fathers hand and together they ran from the room. When
Yuri reached the back door he stopped short, terrified that he would change.
"Aba, do you see them all?"
"Da."
"They are all wolves. Come run with me."
Yuri stepped over the threshold slowly. When the clouds moved away from the
moon, he felt an excitement run thru him. He felt almost electrified and looked
at Luca.
"I haven't felt this alive in over a decade." He whispered
Luca nodded and took off. Emilie watched as father and son ran with each other
for the first time. It was amazing to watch. As Luca ran towards her, Emilie
laughed. Yuri was with Remus laughing as they stood under the moon.
"I want to talk to you." He said softly pulling her close "Away from the house,
in a different language, in a whisper."
"No one need to know?"
"No, it just has nothing to do with anyone else. Run with me?"
Emilie nodded and took his hand. Luca led her to the end of the garden and
under an arbor. It was where the boys had built a fort on a trip in the
beginning of December. They had come after breakfast for winter attire and had
spent the day outside. It was something Harry did frequently when he felt the
kids needed a break. All the first thru third years were now asking to come. It
was hilarious.
They sat down in the middle of the arbor, snow coming in thru the open roof.
Luca chose French simply because of what they would be talking about. They sat
hip to hip, Luca wanting to touch but kept his hands to himself.
"Earlier I felt like you really wanted me. I felt owned. I liked it." Emilie
started know what they'd be talking about. "Your always so careful, afraid your
going to hurt me. I know you won't."
"I let the wolf out. I hadn't done that before. I let the wolf run my actions.
Now that I know, I want."
Luca pulled Emilie onto his lap and am claimed her lips in a kiss. He cursed
the the jeans wanting more skin contact. But he pulled back and looked her in
the eye.
"Trust me?"
"Always. Lets run some then you can show me. We are on vacation, we have all
the time in the world."
Luca kissed her again before they rejoined the running. He couldn't wait to get
back upstairs, he had so much to show her.
***
"Emi, Luca I have been looking all over for you! Harry their here!" Ginny
called running to them
Luca sighed as Harry came up the stairs carrying a bag. They were then led to
their bedroom as Ginny talked. His plans would just have to wait.
"I finally finished the remodel. I thought you could use more space and I was
right. So while you were running, dad, papa, and I finished this. Come on I'll
show you."
Ginny opened the door and led them in. They looked around in astonishment at
the large living room they now had. The fireplace on the far wall now had two
lounge sets in front of it. Bookcases stood from floor to ceiling waiting to be
filled. The desks and work tables had been moved so they each had their own
side of the room. The restroom was still there. Beside it where the closet had
been was a stone staircase.
With a smile, Ginny led them up the staircase. The room was the same size as
the down stairs. They each had their own closets, the bathroom between them. In
front of the fireplace was another lounge set, a few throw blankets draped over
the back. The bed was set up in the closest corner, black out drapes in place,
it had been resized into a king. It was amazing.
"Thank you." Luca said softly
"It's no problem. Now come back downstairs. I want to give you your big
Christmas presents now." Harry laughed
They walked back down the staircase and found Yuri standing just inside the
doorway. He was looking around in shock.
"Wow, this is pretty nice." Yuri laughed "I came to say good night."
"You can join us. We are giving them their big presents now." Draco laughed
"Christmas. I forgot." Yuri mumbled
"Yuri, your here. That's what counts. Come sit." Ginny said with a smile
The man nodded and sat down. As Luca sat down next to Emilie several wrapped
gifts were set in front of them. He had no idea what to expect, he hadn't asked
for anything.
Emilie went for the big one on the bottom first. It was the laptop she wanted,
Luca got one too. They kept opening gifts and Luca just laughed, Emilie had
taken their research to the next level. Then they opened the last box on top.
Harry had upgraded their cell phones.
"Yes, Emilie." Harry laughed at the confused look on Luca's face
"I've gone thru 4 times as much parchment as auntie Mi already. I switched to
notebooks and pens. Im just trying to keep everything straight is all." Emilie
smirked
"Oh this is fantastic. Did Dudley already set them up?" Luca asked
"Yes."
"Thank you. But why give them to us now?"
"Because everyone is not getting a laptop. Lena and Dudley are getting new
phones, but no laptop. When asked why, I said I was about to buy a parchment
factory. It shut Dudley up. Then I let him pick out 3 new games and he was
happy." Harry laughed
"It's getting late. We will see you at breakfast." Draco smirked
Hugs and thank you'd were handed out before they left the room. They took
sometime to set up their laptops before heading up the stairs. Luca led Emilie
into the bathroom as he smirked at her, he had promises to keep.
***
Christmas Eve was an interesting affair to say the least. The entire family had
gathered at the manor for supper and a Bon fire. Yes it had been planned but it
was still stressful. Harry had kept it simple, making a few kinds of bread and
a few stews. Since it was being held outside in the middle of winter it sounded
like a good idea.
He and Draco had spent the afternoon freezing their asses off setting
everything up. As a result the patio was under a warming doom, all the snow had
been removed, and all the chairs had been refreshed. Draco has cursed the
entire time, Harry had laughed.
Now they all were enjoying themselves. They planned to open Christmas presents
at midnight and then have a big lunch at 2. It was one of their more brilliant
ideas. That way there was no early rising and over excited kids because
everything would already be put away. They wanted to enjoy their vacation.
Then Emilie called everyone's attention. Smiling at the confused looks she
received.
"Mum, you forgot something." She said with a smirk
"Shit, I did. Girls-"
Emilie held up her hand as the girls gathered around her, Luca at her side.
Like everyone else Ginny was very confused.
"We have a competition on the 31st. Mum handles them, tip to tail. It's been a
bit hectic and even we forgot till we got here. Dad, I need a space big enough
to show mum what we arranged and not freeze our butts off."
"Give it 20 minutes." Harry grinned
"That's perfect. And Luca learned a lesson."
"If you need something to do, do not go looking for your girlfriend. The plan
was to sit there and watch. I am only doing this once and I will never step
foot in the studio again! Ever! Where do you lot find the energy?! I'm
exhausted!"
Ginny laughed as Emilie handed her the paperwork she had already sent in. Harry
had signed them. Apparently they had planned on going even if no one
remembered.
"You roped in Luca. You poor thing. Can he at least dance?" Ginny asked
"Yes and he learns quickly so it really wasn't a challenge. If you will excuse
us, we are going to use this as a dress rehearsal. We have 3 pieces, 3 changes,
so please be patient."
"3?" Ginny laughed "Emilie, you need a hobby."
"I have a few. I like winning."
Everyone laughed as the kids ran inside. Harry was relieved that something was
going to happen. He was with these people all the time. Quickly he made a space
for them out on the lawn. He laid a floor and set up lights and cast the dome.
He loved to watch his daughter dance, she was just a child when she danced.
Ginny laughed when the group came back out of the house. Emilie had chosen
black, leggings, cross back crop top, black shoes, black fishnet gloves that
came up to the elbow. The girls make up was dark, their lips were red, and
their hair was atop their heads.
Luca was in a pair of black jazz pants and a black wife beater. The boy was
mumbling under his breath, just like Draco did.
"Will you knock it off please? We have all been listening to it for the last 6
days. Granted most of the time I'm the only one who understands. We have 7 days
left so please just give it a rest." Emilie finally snapped
Harry laughed before he could stop himself. Luca as it turned out was a perfect
mix of all Emilie's parents. He was starting to see the truth of what Molly had
said, girls really do marry their fathers. Well Ginny really didn't, not that
he could tell.
When the music started they had everyone's full attention. Ginny was in the
edge of her seat, watching the dance very closely. They had rules they needed
to follow, something Harry had been taught by his daughter earlier in the week.
It turned out that Luca was a fantastic addition to the group. For some reason
it pushed the girls harder, Emilie included. Harry, who only knew what Emilie
taught him, was impressed. Even their stunts were at a higher level.
When the music stopped, the family cheered as they stood there catching their
breath. The first year boys shook Luca's hand or patted his back as he passed
them. Harry knew that what his friends thought mattered a lot to Luca. Getting
their support might just keep him dancing, he might even get some compony.
Then Luca just stopped as he locked eyes with his father who was standing by
the back door. Yuri smiled and pulled the boy close.
"Good job. Go change. This one you get from your mama." The man whispered
Luca nodded and took Emilie's hand as they entered the house. Harry realized
that Yuri looked all big and bad, but was a great big teddy bear at heart. Just
like Sirius.
Speaking of Sirius, he had been found by his wolf mate. She was in the pack
Luca had came with and little was known about her. Her name was Sparrow and she
was a born. She had joined the pack in Finland a few years back. She was 27, 10
years Sirius' junior. She stood 5'4, had thick jet black curls to her waist,
since she merged her eyes were violet, and skin like porcelain. She was a power
house and had no doubt she could handle whatever Sirius could dish out. They
were good together and everyone was happy for them. He knew that as time passed
more mates would be found, just not too quickly he hoped.
When Luca and Emilie came back out of the house it was clear that he had had to
wait for her. He was now wearing a light blue bottom down with a white wife
beater underneath and the same back pants. The sleeves were rolled up and the
top 3 buttons undone. Emilie was in a white lace see thru dress with shorts and
a sports bra underneath. Harry just shook his head and Luca tried not to laugh.
"Ok, lets just get it over with then! He's laughing about the dance glue! They
keep my shorts from riding up! Yes I do know there's a charm for it! It doesn't
work as well! So yes I have glue on my butt! Happy now?!"
"The charm doesn't work!" Ginny laughed
Emilie shook her head and laughed as Luca brought himself under control. Harry
knew that there was more to this then she had told.
"I'm laughing because you stuck your head out the bathroom door and said 'Hey
Lena, can you help me put glue on my butt?' I couldn't help it!"
Yuri gave her a questioning look and she quickly explained what they were
laughing about. As the family sat there in shock, Yuri started to laugh. Emilie
just shook her head and noticed everyone had gone quiet.
"I speak 22. It's something that kept me quiet when I was younger."
Luca smirked and told her she was acting silly in Romanian. Her reply wasn't
very nice and shouldn't have been said among mixed compony. What she forgot was
that Charlie, her uncle, spoke Romanian.
"Emilie Jane!" He exclaimed
"Damn it! I forgot about you!"
Luca was laughing again as the man came forward. He had a look of awe and pride
on his face and she had no idea why.
"You have your mothers mouth, your dads quick wit, and your papas gift with
insults. If it wasn't so descriptive I'd be impressed. Actually I am impressed.
Watch your mouth." Charlie laughed
Emilie let out an impressive string of foulness in all 20 languages she
wouldn't get in trouble for. Luca actually let his mouth drop open. He had
never heard anyone go off quite like that before.
When she finished, she took a deep breath and let it out slowly.
"Are you finished?" Harry asked
"Yeah. I feel better now."
"Next time do it in your room. When your done dancing you will bring me your
cell phone and your laptop. You will get them back when we go to Hogwarts. I
have no idea what you just said but I know none of it was nice." Harry said
calmly
Emilie just looked between her parents. They were with him on this one. She was
defeated.
"I told you your mouth would get you in trouble sooner or later." Luca said
softly
Emilie had a retort on the tip of her tongue, but sneered instead. Luca smirked
at her, this was a first.
"Man, see now you could have done so much with that." He laughed
"Luca, shut up."
She was angry now and that meant she would dance that much better. Harry
realized the Luca batted his daughter with seemingly harmless things. He just
didn't know why. So he asked
"Luca, why?"
"Keeps her sharp. She like you can lock herself inside her head. So I try to
prevent it. Astoria might want to keep her distance. Emi can bring a person to
tears with just her words. I've seen it, it was a third year Hufflepuff, but
it's happened."
Harry just shook his head as the music started. It was a contemporary piece.
Harry knew that Emilie had chosen my immortal because she loved the song, not
because of what the lyrics meant. Again he was blown away as every move was
excited perfectly.
"Luca my laptop and my cell phone are on my desk. Can you get them after you
change and give them to daddy please. I needed that tantrum. I do feel better
now."
Luca sighed as he followed her back into the house. After he changed he went
upstairs to get the things Harry asked for. Emilie had been in a mood lately
and he needed advise. Had for awhile, just now he finally had someone to talk
to. He had his father.
After handing the laptop and cell phone over, Luca told Harry he needed to talk
to his father. Harry nodded not wanting to know. As Luca sat down, he sighed.
Yuri smiled and patted Luca's knee.
"Talk to me you look like your going to explode."
Luca smiled as Harry cast a privacy bubble as he walked past.
"That man doesn't miss a beat. So what's on your mind?"
Luca took a deep breath and spilled everything. Yuri sat there wondering how
they didn't fight regularly. The pair really had no issues, they complimented
each other very well. Then Luca told him what Dumbledore had done and it all
clicked.
"Hormones. PMS without a period. Lovely. That would explain a lot."
Yuri laughed as Luca explained his life over the last week. The boy was
explaining everything every man alive experienced. Luca was just learning to
live with it at a young age.
"You will survive this Luca. Talk to her. What could it hurt."
"It wouldn't. Thanks Aba."
Yuri smiled as the girls came out of the house and took the stage. Harry took
the privacy bubble down as he walked past again. They only had about an hour
before they were set to open presents. Then they could sit and talk, cuddle.
They could sleep in. They had nothing to do at all the next day. They had
actually planned on doing nothing.
He didn't realize the dance was over until he heard the cheers. When he looked
up he realized Emilie had noticed and cursed under his breath.
"You didn't watch?"
"Was thinking."
"What about?"
"You. Go change. I will be right here."
Seemingly satisfied, Emilie entered the house. Luca looked over at his father
and smirked.
"Nice play." Yuri said softly
"I didn't lie. It all depends if she excepts it or not. That could've gone
badly."
Yuri laughed as Emilie came back and sat down in Luca's lap. He didn't say
anything as he held her, she seemed to be content with just comfort. Yuri on
the other hand seemed to want the conversation. They started talking about
dance and Luca sighed. His father was taking the time to get to know his mate,
investing in them. Luca had hope.
"So are you going to be staying?" Emilie asked
"Da. I'm going to learn English and James was talking about the Auroras. Maybe
within a year I will be able to afford a house. Then you can come visit me. It
has been a very long time since I have lived any kind of life."
"Won't you be lonely?"
"Da. But I have been lonely for a very long time. I have a mate here, I know
who she is. I'm just not ready yet. I was your mothers mate. When I was turned
I was granted a mate of my own. Her name is Juliette, she's right over there.
She knows."
Luca watched the women who kept looking over at them. She was tall and thin,
brown thick hair to her waist, and hazel eyes. She was younger then his father,
but that didn't matter. With a smirk, Luca motioned her over and heard his
father curse.
"Why did you -"
Yuri stopped and looked up, there she stood. Luca laughed as he let out a
string of curses.
"That is no way to speak in front of a women." Juliette smirked
"You speak Russian! You got here just before Daddy's birthday. July 30th."
"I did. I was a ministry translator before I was turned. I really like it here.
So Yuri, we can do this the easy way or we can pretend the other doesn't
exist."
"I am not ready for this."
"Nor am I. I was married when I was turned. He left and moved to Japan. I am
just a year old. It still hurts."
"12 years ago."
"Then lets just sit and talk. Better to know each other at least."
"I'm more wolf then you are Aba. I nearly went insane in less then 2 months.
Don't push it. Even contact helps the wolf calm. And yes, it was after I had
merged."
Luca smirked as his father slumped. Nudging Emilie so she would stand, Luca
gave a slight bow and led her off. His father needed to learn how to live and
he would not stand in the way of that.
They ended up with the Weasley brothers and Luca was still trying to figure out
how. He had Emilie in his lap again, both sipping butterbeers as the
conversation was passed around. Before he knew what was going on they were
being questioned. There was a privacy bubble and all.
"You lot are insane! I am not talking about my sex life!" Emilie laughed
"Wait?! What?!" Luca exclaimed confused "When did that topic come up?! What in
the hell did I miss?!"
The Weasley boys laughed as their comments and imagination ran away with them.
Emilie gave him a look and rolled her eyes as Luca smirked.
"Ask Charlie." He said "The descriptive in Romanian should be enough."
All eyes turned to Charlie as he coughed and sputtered. His eyes were wide as
Emilie snuggled deeper into Luca's arms.
"Wow. Um, I don't know how to respond to that one. Good job?"
Luca and Emilie both started laughing as Charlie sat there shaking his head.
Luca had no doubt that he'd tell his brothers later and knew they would be
questioned tomorrow. It was almost time for presents, then he could spend the
rest of the night with Emilie.
***
Harry sighed as he looked at what they had accomplished in such a short space
of time. Everyone had a basket with their gifts inside. They would call people
forward and give them their basket. When everyone had their basket, then they
would open the gifts. Ginny had placed a large box in the middle of the dining
room for paper, it was the only room large enough for everyone.
"Harry, would it be possible to spend the night at the cottage?" Draco asked
softly as they arranged baskets
"I should think so. The family is staying here. I'm sure all I have to do is
ask."
"Then ask!" Draco and Ginny exclaimed
Harry nodded. They had been busy again and had had hardly anytime together.
They needed to get away. He cornered Molly and his mum in the kitchen and asked
them if they could watch the kids till tomorrow afternoon, they agreed adhering
to the don't ask policy.
Sending the good news thru the link, Harry gathered everyone into the house.
Surprisingly the passing out of the gifts went smoothly. There was no pushing,
no shouting, no attitudes because they were all up so late. It went well and as
soon as they were given the go ahead, gifts were ripped open.
"YES! I got another cardigan! Nana Molly you rock! This ones green!" Emilie
exclaimed
Harry looked at his daughter like she had lost her mind as she pulled on the
thick sweater. When she looked up, she smiled at him.
"I only asked for the laptop, meaning I'd get the laptop. I wasn't really that
surprised. I love it or will when I get it back and my phone. I live in Nana's
sweaters."
"She is not joking I have to sneak it to be washed. Papa brings it here and I
have it back in an hour. Now there are 2 thank Merlin." Luca smirked
"No because 2 weeks ago I was in the library and you took it off me!"
"I gave you my hoodie. Right off my back."
"That's true, it was all warm." Emilie laughed "You took my cardigan so it
could be washed?"
"Only reason."
Emilie just shook her head and went back to opening gifts. It was when Luca
opened a cardigan of his own that she stopped. Like all the others had done as
they opened Molly's sweaters, he took off his hoodie and put it on. His was
black, had pockets and a hood.
"Ok, now I get it. This thing is warmer then my hoodie. Thank you Nana Molly.
No, this will start fights. You have your own!" He said
Molly smiled as she opened a sweater of her own. It wasn't something she
expected, but something she would forever treasure. Ginny had spent months
working on it. She would sit down whenever she had time and do a bit more. The
result was a duster that would stop just below Molly's knees. Ginny had added
pockets and a hood, knowing its what her mother liked. Three large buttons
would hold the top closed if need be. Ginny watched with her chin resting in
her hand as her mother put the sweater on. It fit perfectly.
"Oh Ginerva, it's stunning. I love it." Molly breathed
"And I didn't buy it, I made it. I finished it this afternoon, in the nursery,
at nap time, with the door locked."
"You missed your nap for me?"
Ginny laughed as she stood to hug her mother. Harry smiled, he was proud of her
right then. She had chosen to gift her mother with something she had made
instead if something she had bought. She had taken the time to do something
truly special for the women who still gave her hell. Anyone would be proud.
"Oh! I got a Nana sweater too!" Lilly exclaimed
"I started it when I realized you would be staying. That yarn is thicker, it
doesn't take as long. The heather green should make your eyes pop." Ginny
laughed
Lilly pulled on her sweater and did a turn. It was just like Molly's only the
yarn was different. Molly laughed as she hugged Ginny to her.
"Mum, can you make me one?"
Luca closed his eyes and looked up at the ceiling. His lovely wife was sweater
obsessed.
"Perhaps for your birthday. You have this thing for cardigans."
"You have a thing for shoes. I'd rather be bare foot."
"Oh that will change my dear and when it does I will tell you I told you so."
An excited scream went up on the staircase and everyone turned to look at
Helena. She was hugging a black and white boot to her chest, wide eyed.
"It's all there Lena." Ginny laughed
"Really?! I can't wait to get dressed in the morning!"
"It was a group thing. You now have a wardrobe of your choosing."
Helena climbed over people o get to her aunt. She knew Ginny was the one to
pull it all off, she always was. Hugging the girl tightly, Ginny realized it
was the first time she had seen her truly happy.
"You are very much a Snape, I will tell you that much. The old Snape." Ginny
laughed
"I'm starting to realize that." Severus said with a smirk "New gothic style,
but still gothic."
Everyone laughed as Helena made her way back to her parents. The next hour was
spent laughing and shouting thank yous. It was the best Christmas any of them
had ever had, and not one that they would soon forget.
*****
The manor was quiet the next morning when Molly and Lilly ventured down to the
kitchen. They had checked on babies and found them still sound asleep. It was
half 9 and after going to bed at 2am the sleeping didn't surprise them. The
knew that adults would start coming down first and that the kids would come
later. That suited them just fine.
They sat talking for an hour before adults started coming down. Yuri and
Juliette started things off, Yuri mumbling to himself. Then babies woke up and
they were off and running. Thankfully the house elves set up breakfast, so as
people came down they could help themselves. There was very little stress this
morning and Molly was thankful for it.
Harry, Draco, and Ginny returned around noon, jumping right back in. Almost
everyone was up now and scattered throughout the manor. Several kids had to be
told to go shower and dress too caught up in games to remember themselves. By
half 1, almost everyone was present. The only ones missing were Helena, Luca,
and Emilie.
"Ok all 3 are early risers so this is odd." Harry laughed as he sipped his
coffee
Draco sighed and pulled his cell phone from his pocket. Why Harry hasn't
thought of it himself. Sometimes Harry was so brilliant he was stupid.
"Lena is getting dressed. Emilie is in the shower. They will be down shortly.
Sometimes you make me crazy."
Harry just shrugged, he had nothing really to say. Then they noticed there was
silence and they exchanged confused looks. Quickly they went thru the dining
room and found everyone staring up the staircase. There stood Helena looking
slightly confused. She was in a pair of black super skinny jeans and a white
poets blouse, over the blouse was a black under bust vest and she had chosen
the black and white boots. She had curled her hair and pinned it atop her head,
her make up was slightly dark and she had chosen lip gloss. Even Severus and
Remus just starred, their daughter had a style all her own and rocked it.
"Really," Helena laughed as she began to walk down the stairs "It like you lot
have never seen me dressed before."
"Not dressed like you own it. You are your daddy daughter." Remus smiled
"There is nothing wrong with bring a daddy's girl, ask Emilie. Is there
coffee?"
"Kitchen." Harry answered
Helena walked past without a word. So this was Helena? Harry didn't really know
what to think. The girl was always so quiet, very respectful, fantastic manors.
Now she walked with a confidence that was missing before. It was like she
finally felt alive after being trapped for so long.
Emilie and Luca came down next, confused by the silence. They were in lounge
about clothes, complete with Molly's cardigans. They came down the stairs
wondering why everyone was in such a shock, then Helena came back around the
corner with her mug.
"Oh that's why." Luca said softly
Emilie approached her best friend and took it all in. She knew that Helena had
it in her and was very proud. With a smile, Emilie pulled Helena into a tight
hug.
"You look amazing." She whispered
"Thank you. I'm going to follow you back into the kitchen. I need to talk to
you. About Maverick." Helena whispered
"Oh bloody hell!" Remus whined "Next time I'm not ignoring the wolf. Maverick,
perhaps we should talk."
"Be thankful that one of your fathers doesn't have wolf hearing because now I
have a tall order to fill. This would be the time you'd normally run, don't do
that."
"Not easy, I'm use to running." Maverick said softly
"Time to learn a new way."
Emilie laughed as she looped her arm around Helena's waist. Helena would be 13
in just a weeks time, Maverick just turned 14 before Christmas. They found each
other at the beginning of the school year and were becoming inseparable.
Maverick was a born, Helena was turned; they weren't having the same issues
Emilie and Luca had. But they were falling for each other hard.
Emilie poured coffees as Helena vented. Frustration was clear as day and Emilie
sighed. Helena was too confused to get out of her own way.
***
Severus, Remus, and Maverick sat in Harry's study. He never wanted to have this
conversation, none of them did. But now was the time for questions and answers,
Maverick told them everything.
After a half hour, Maverick sat back starring into his cup. He was trying to
breath. He had never wanted to run so badly in his entire life and that
included being chased by hunters.
"I didn't expect you to tell us expected you to tell us everything. I didn't
expect the truth. But that's exactly what you did." Severus said softly.
"I'm still trying to figure it all out. I've spent most of my life running and
it's taking everything I have not to jump out the nearest window. Lena is
keeping me here, I just trying to figure out why. I'm feeling things that
confuse me."
"Then if your going to run, go straight to Lena. The intake room is empty."
Remus sighed
"Now?"
Both nodded and the boy bolted. He went stright to the kitchen and slowed down
as he approached Helena. With no hesitation he wrapped both arms around her
waist and put his face into her neck.
"Hi. You alright?" Helena said softly
Maverick shook his head and held on tighter. Helena gave Emilie a confused
look, he'd never touched her before, hadn't even held her hand. So to let the
poor boy know it was ok, she slowly turned in his arms and wrapped hers around
him.
"Hey, what's the matter?"
Maverick was shaking, hardly breathing. He was terrified and she had no idea
why.
"I need to talk to you. Your fathers are terrifying." He said softly "Alpha
said we could talk in the intake room."
Emilie was one step ahead and talking to a house elf. Helena smiled her thanks
as she took Mavericks hand and lead him to the intake room, she locked the door
behind her. Maverick just stood there, hands behind his back head down,
waiting. He was use to being led into false security and then being humiliated.
Being beaten and abused, raped, hunted. Helena knew his story and knew she
needed to be gentle with him.
"Maverick, no one is going to hurt you here. Your free. Come sit with me." She
said softly
He followed her to the sofa and followed directions when she told him to lie
down. Helena then climbed onto the sofa beside him and snuggled in. He was
stiff as a board.
"I will never hurt you. Just you and me, just relax. Calm down." Helena said
softly
Maverick relaxed and finally put his arm around her. She sighed, comfortable
just being here with him. He knew deep down that he had nothing to fear from
her and never would. But he was so unsure of himself, didn't know how to act or
what to do. His life had been hell from the time he was born until he arrived
here.
He looked down at her as she shifted, resting her chin on his chest. Not for
the first time he wondered how he had gotten so lucky.
Over the last few months she had slowly started
to show him how to live. He was learning how to take care of his own needs. She
was showing him how to think for himself, to trust, to be at peace.
"I think I figured it out Lena." He said softly
"What's that?"
"I love you, that's why I can't run. You calm me completely. It will take me
time to stand by your side as your equal. I need a dominant and that's how the
wolf sees you. I'm scared Helena. With this there has only ever been pain."
"Me too. I love you too Maverick. Now, I'm going to kiss you, there's nothing
to be afraid of. I'm not going to hurt you."
"I trust you."
Helena leaned up and softly yet firmly pressed her lips to his. After a minute,
the kiss deepened and his arms came around her. Helena heard him sob into the
kiss and kissed him harder. She wouldn't allow him to doubt her.
A knock sounded at the door as she broke the kiss. He didn't open his eyes,
afraid it was a dream.
"Dinner!" Ginny laughed
"Thank you!"
Helena stood and helped Maverick to his feet. When they reached the door Helena
flipped the lock and wrapped her arms around Mavericks neck. He returned the
embrace much to her delight. Softly she kissed him again, he kissed her back.
"I love you." He whispered
"I love you too. Come on, lets go eat."
When they started down the hall, Maverick laced their fingers together of his
own accord. They were making progress. Little did they know, the world that
Maverick and a few other young wolfs had lived in was about to become very
real.
As everyone sat down to dinner, a loud angry knocking sounded at the door.
Harry stood, very confused as he looked around the room. Everyone was there. He
and Draco both headed for the door as the knocking sounded again.
Now slightly annoyed, Harry opened the door and scowled. 7 men stood on his
stoop, they looked dirty and unkept. They were slave traders and thugs, Harry
cursed under his breath.
"You have several people who belong to me. I want them back."
"And you are?" Draco asked
"The name is Toby Dobbs, trader. A dozen young borns have been spotted in your
compony. I'd like them back."
Before either of them could reply the men walked into the house and stood in
the dining room doorway. Dobbs grinned evilly, so many wolfs and they were now
all tame.
"Excuse me?! What gives you the right to come into my home and demand human
beings?!" Harry snapped loudly
"They are not human beings." Dobbs said as he turned "They are filthy wolves.
Trash. They are slaves and I have lost quite a bit of money when the wretched
things ran. Now I have found them and can start making money again."
"I don't think so.-"Draco started
"Oh but I do. Maverick, come."
Maverick stood and Helena started to panic. She did the only thing she could
think of, she took control.
"Maverick sit! I did not tell you to take your leave!" Helena snapped
Maverick sat back down, much to Helena's relief. Dobbs sneered and crossed his
arms. Helena starred back as she put her hand on Mavericks thigh under the
table. Maverick took a deep breath and put his trust in her and the other
adults in the room. It was then that Remus stood, he would be talking with
Severus shortly, then to Maverick and Helena.
"They are apart of my pack. They are not going anywhere. This is a privet
residence and you are trespassing. Now, leave. You are more then welcome to
file at the ministry but since trading is illegal I don't think you will.
Helena Paige, you have explaining to do. That's my daughter." Remus said calmly
"I'm not leaving without my wolves!" Dobbs shouted
Before the men could move, Harry had them bound and ready for transport.
"Dad, Sirius want to take these scum bags in? Get them out of my house."
James and Sirius came forward and port keyed to the ministry. At least now
there would be peace. Remus on the other hand watched Helena and Maverick very
closely. She had taken on the role of his Dom, he needed her to function. What
his daughter had entered into she hadn't taken lightly. He had been watching
them over the last week, not being able to ignore the wolf anymore. Maverick
trusted Helena completely and relied on her for everything. There was only one
option.
Pulling out his cell phone, he sent Severus a message to make sure they were on
the same page. Severus sighed and nodded, there was no other option.
"Maverick, we are moving you. After supper you and Helena will collect your
things and you will be staying with her. How long?"
"Since I was 3. This is all very complicated."
"And when you are ready, we will listen. Your free now, your safe. No one is
going to hurt you here." Severus said softly
Harry then sat at an empty seat at the table. He knew a little, but seen they
would need more answers.
"We are moving him so please take the charms down." Severus said
"I can do that. Maverick are you alright?"
"It's taking time, but I'm getting there. I'm starting to realize a few things,
life is coming into focus. I'm still not too big on the touching thing, but
I'll get there. No, not you. It's everyone else."
Helena started to pull back then stopped at his words. He was comfortable with
her, that was a good place to start. Remus gave her a questioning look.
"My hand is on his knee, to keep him from bolting. Silent commands that your
reading very well." Helena explained
"How many others have found their mates who rely on a Dom?" Harry asked
The looks he was given were priceless and he just smirked.
"Im not stupid, I have eyes. Helena stepped into that role."
"We found each other. It needed to be done, so I stepped up. Now, we are going
to move his things and get him settled. Brother dear, may we meet you in the
study in an hour?"
"That would be perfect. The charms are down."
"Thank you. Maverick, come on." Helena laughed
They stood and walked off. They watched as Maverick wrapped his arm around
Helena's shoulders of his own accord, it was progress. Harry looked over at his
guardians and sighed.
"Are you ready for this?" He asked softly
"No. But we don't really have a choice. The boy was 3. She has her hands full,
but she has a way about her that has already worked wonders." Severus said
softly
Harry nodded and returned to his half eaten dinner. He wasn't even hungry
anymore. Once again he had to deal with the crudeness of his fellow man. He
wasn't looking forward to it.
***
Helena led Maverick into her room and locked the door behind her. She showed
him around and helped him put his things away. It had taken maybe 15 minutes
and now she was at a loss. The day was wearing on her and she was starting to
get a headache.
"Lena, are you ok?" He asked not sure if he was allowed
"Just a stress headache. I'm going to change. I think I am going to lie down.
I'd like to escape from reality if you don't mind."
"Of course I don't, as long as I can join you."
Helena smiled and kissed him softly. In that moment she was very proud of him.
He had said what he had been thinking and that was something he had never done.
He was making great progress.
"I'd like that very much. Why don't you put on sweatpants? I'm going to take my
things into the loo."
Maverick nodded and followed her into the closet. He watched as she collected a
change of clothes and headed into the bathroom. He hadn't made her mad by
saying what was on his mind. He knew that he had to watch what he said around
the adults, but he could be a bit lax with Helena.
He decided that she had a point and changed from jeans into a pair of pajama
pants. He then opted to bring out a zip jacket and put slippers on his feet. He
was making small choices for himself and that was progress. She already
controlled so much of his life, he needed to start doing it on his own.
He didn't stand when Helena came out of the bathroom, the wolf was screaming at
him that he was going to be punished, but he didn't move. She smiled at him, he
had done the right thing. She was now in a tank top and yoga shorts, no bra, no
socks, no make up, no hair pins. This is what she looked like behind closed
doors. Maverick felt gifted.
"You are still the most beautiful women I have ever seen."
Helena smiled and held out her hand, Maverick stood and took it. She led him
over to the bed and they climbed in. When she closed the curtains, Maverick
smiled they had more privacy this way.
"I should've put on more clothes. Ah, that's better. Your bed too, your doing
very well." Helena said
"The wolf is yelling at me and I'm ignoring it. I want things I've never wanted
before. It's put me in conflict with myself."
"Show me."
Maverick pulled her into he's arms and held her close, not as the submissive.
When she tilted her head up, he kissed her firmly. As the kiss deepened, Helena
did a happy dance in her head. He was doing well.
Without thinking, Maverick shifted them so he was partially atop her. When he
pulled back he rested his forehead against hers, breathing heavy.
"I'm sorry." He whispered
"What for?"
Maverick shook his head. Helena sighed, he was at conflict again but he didn't
move. She watched the battle play across his face and waited. She had a feeling
the wolf wasn't going to win this one.
"Screw it." He finally whispered
She was taken a bit by surprise as he kissed her again, this time a bit harder.
His hand came to the back if her head as the other pulled her hip forward. She
was amazed he was being so bold, but was thrilled at the same time.
As he pulled her leg up over his hip, she pressed herself closer realizing his
body had responded. He was hard, she pulled back smiling to herself.
"This has never happened before." He whispered
"Never?"
Maverick shook his head, it was starting to ache. Helena reached for the lube
she kept behind a pillow and smiled.
"I need you to trust me. We have 20 minutes." She whispered
Maverick nodded and watched. He started to panic a little when his pajama
bottoms were pulled down slightly. He closed his eyes as he tried to fight it
back. She was whispering to him as she applied lube to her hand. When her
fingered wrapped around him, his eyes flew open and he arched.
"Shit." He cursed
"Just focus on me."
"And your hand."
She smiled as he brought his hand to her face, resting his forehead to hers.
She watched as he quickly rose, fighting to make it last longer. As he kissed
her his world shattered as he came for the first time he could remember. They
kissed slowly for a few minutes before as he came down.
"I didn't expect that." He whispered
"Why?"
"I'm not allowed. That felt amazing. After the meeting, can I show you?"
"When I tell you to stop, I need you to listen. Whatever you do to me, will
only be mine. Understand? You are mine, no one else's."
Maverick smiled as she cast a cleaning charm. He didn't so much belong to her,
they belonged to each other. He fixed his pants as they climbed out of the bed,
they had a meeting to get to.
"I would rather stay here and stay in your arms. But I have a story to tell and
scum bags to destroy." He said as he pulled on his zip jacket and stepped into
his slippers
"Oh that sounds fantastic. We have all night."
Maverick took the hand she held out and allowed himself to be led. He was
feeling things that he had never felt before. He wanted things that he never
wanted before. Things were so much different now and be was starting to
understand that they always would be.
The door to the study was open and they were already there waiting. James and
Sirius were present to start a formal investigation, Maverick nodded. Then he
shocked them all and stepped away from Helena.
"Yes, I am doing this of my own accord. Its something I'm getting better at.
Before I tell my story, there is a camp I need to send you to. They are all
wolves. I was the first. My name was Thomas before I was taken to the camp,
Maverick was the name I was given there. When I ran with the others, several
were in bad shape. That part you will soon understand."
Harry handed him parchment and a quill wondering what happened to the shy boy
over the last hour. He was about to find out that it had been building for
months and that he finally had the courage to do something.
"Infants are taken to this address. They come to the camp at 3. I've lost count
of how many there are. The girls get pregnant and they are sent there to
deliver. Not wolves. These girls are lured to create more. I've lost count."
Harry's stomach turned as his father and godfather went thru the Floo. He
needed to sit this one out, he needed to be with the family. Coffees were
handed out and Helena asked for a headache cure. The stress was starting to get
to her and she kept clenching her teeth.
They sat on the sofa in front of the fire cuddled together. They talked quietly
as they waited for the call thru the floo. They knew they were being watched,
but didn't care. Maverick was making progress and that's all Helena cared
about.
"How long have you been together?" Remus asked
"September. It would've been longer then that, but I ignored it. Really I
walked around smelling rain, dirt, and wood smoke since he got here with the
first wave, right after me. Drove me nuts."
"Sandalwood and lilies." Maverick said softly
"Sandalwood and vanilla. Always." Remus laughed
"I think that's just what Dad always smells like. It's faint but when he hugs
me that's what I smell. It's comforting." Harry smirked
"Are we done? What does Harry smell like?" Severus whined
"Wet grass and thunderstorms." The 3 replied
"That makes since." Severus laughed
Harry just shook his head and sighed. It had eased the tension some at least.
James stuck his head in the floo and Harry knew from the anger on his fathers
face that they had hit the mother load.
"They are being taken to a secure ward at the hospital. Another dozen have been
arrested. It's Dumbledores set up, it's his camp. There may be more. We will be
returning shortly. I'm sorry son."
"It will be taken care of. Hurry back so we can keep building this case."
James' head vanished and Harry sighed. The man just wouldn't stop. Now he was
running sex camps, selling bodies to be used and discarded. The first victim of
the insanity sat with his sister relieved beyond words. Harry was still trying
to understand it all. And why in the hell did Maverick look so much like him?
"Maverick, I'm sorry. This is what we are going to do. -"
Harry was cut off as Sirius and James stepped thru the floo. They sat down
heavily in the nearest armchairs and our their heads in their hands. Harry
waited, knowing that they would start talking shortly.
"20 children aged 3 to 10. 8 pregnant females, 6 coming up on their due date.
12 infants birth to 2 years. I have never seen anything like that and never
wish to again. You are a strong boy Maverick. To run took more strength then I
could ever imagine. We have enough evidence to put them in Azkaban for life.
You may be called to testify, but we don't need a statement. We don't need your
story." Sirius said softly
"What we need you to do is show that strength as the others come into a new
life. We are going to need all the help we can get." James sighed
Maverick nodded as Helena cuddled close. His first pack was safe now.
"Remus, will you please take Alpha from me? I don't want it anymore." He said
softly
"I can't do that. But we will all stand beside you as you put the pack back
together. They need you to show them Maverick that they need not be afraid
anymore."
Maverick sighed, he didn't want to lead anyone. He wanted to sink into Helena's
arms and just stay there. But it was true that the pack was going to need him.
"To completely change the subject, we still need a few answers. So she's been
taking care of you since school?" Severus said
"Yes. It was extreme at first. When I told her my story and expressed what I
needed she stepped in very quickly. She didn't want anyone to know that I would
listen to anyone who showed dominance at that point. We found a system that
worked and that's what we used. She wrote out a time table for me to follow,
every minute of the day accounted for. I was given strict instructions on what
to do. She would pair up my clothes because I couldn't. Really, in the
beginning very simple tasks overwhelmed me to the point if a panic attack."
"So, expound on that." Remus said
"I would meet him every morning at the prefects bath, I had his things. We
started there and he had to learn how to take care of himself. We would meet up
after breakfast, after lunch, before dinner until he realized he didn't need to
ask to go to the loo. He sat with me at meals so I could make sure he ate. I
set a bed time and an alarm to make sure he slept, I'd remind him to change
into his pajamas. He's really come a very long way. It was December 1st when he
looked at me and said I think I can do this. I will meet you at breakfast. That
was a huge turning point. Massive."
"This morning was the first time we had any contact, not that that can be seen
now. I ran directly to her just like you knew I would. I wrapped my arms around
her and nearly had a panic attack. This morning was the first time I had been
totally alone with an adult and wasn't hurt. It terrified me. I'm starting to
realize things, put things together."
"I went to change and do all that girly stuff and suggested sweatpants. I had a
headache, I wanted to lay down. He chose, I hadn't given instructions and he
sat on the sofa and waited. He did not stand up when I came out of the loo.
It's little things like that. I'm very proud of that."
Maverick smiled at the praise, even tho it was over things he should already do
on his own. In that moment the adults in the room realized that Helena wasn't
trying to be his Dom, she was teaching him how to live.
"Wow." Harry said softly
"Slow steady work in progress. It's never going to be perfect, but it will get
to the point where I won't need to guide him. That's what we have worked so
hard for. Do I love him? Yes I do. Has the wolf made the choice alone because
he is my mate? No, she hasn't and I'm proud of myself for that. What happens
now? No idea. That's the part we are trying to figure out. And we will."
Remus was impressed with his daughter more then he had ever been. Severus too
was looking very impressed with what had been accomplished. But he had more to
say privately. He still didn't do emotions well.
"Could you possibly excuse us?" Severus said softly
Harry, Sirius, and James stood and left the room. They had only been there for
the story and since it wasn't going to be told they hadn't needed to be there
at all. When the door clicked shut, Severus sighed.
"Lena, I trust you. You haven't taken any of this lightly. You have shown that
you are more than capable of making decisions on your own. So, Maverick welcome
to the family. I set up privacy wards on your room. I do not wish to know what
happens in your room. Ever." Severus said softly
"Thank you daddy. May we be excused?"
"You may. I'm going to just sit here and pretend."
Helena laughed as they stood. Maverick watched as she kissed her fathers good
night then led him from the room. Emilie gave her a smilie as they came around
the staircase, Helena returned it. She had proved herself this time, she hoped
she didn't screw it up.
When they entered the room Helena excused herself to the bathroom and shut the
door. Now she was nervous. Quickly she cast a contraceptive charm on herself
and went about her business. The charm would last for 12 hours and could be
refreshed. She would ask Harry about a monthly potion in the morning. He
wouldn't tell if she asked him not to.
Taking a deep breath, Helena opened the door and went to get into bed.
Mavericks tee shirt was on the floor, her shorts joined them. Apparently he had
developed likes and dislikes as well. When she climbed into the bed and shut
the curtains, she sat on her knees looking at him.
"I'm nervous. This would be the first time I'm doing this willingly as well.
The first time it won't hurt." She said softly
Maverick then sat up with her, kneeling in front of her. She was scared, and so
was he.
"Lena, what I'm about to do I learned under potions. They were given to make us
do things. I want to make you feel, I am not going to hurt you. I don't plan on
sobbing afterword either."
"Neither do I. Then make me feel."
Maverick moved behind her and pulled her to his chest. Slowly he ran his hands
up her thighs, resting on her hips. He began to kiss her shoulder lightly as he
pulled her tank top over her head. She shivered as his hands began to roam,
caressing her skin. She arched into his hands as they began to tease her
breasts, moaning softly as he kissed her neck.
Turning her head to face him, Maverick kissed her deeply as his hand slid into
her panties. He slowly worked her, driving her half crazy. He watched as she
came just minutes later, resting back against him.
"Lena, can I make love to you? Please?"
"It would complete the bond. It would marry us. Are you ready for that?"
"Yes."
She nodded and lay down as he asked her to. He pulled her panties down her legs
and tossed them aside before doing the same with his pajama pants. They were
naked because they wanted to be, a first for both of them.
Maverick slowly lowered himself to her, kissing her deeply. He was thrilled
that he was doing this on his own, proud that he was able to be so bold. This
was always potion induced and being watched by dozens if people. He never
remembered how it felt only that it had been done. Most if the time he didnt
remember at all. The emotions alone were driving him crazy, the skin to skin
contact made him nearly blind with need.
When he broke the kiss and angled himself to her, she arched into him. He went
slowly, so afraid he was going to hurt her. When he settled, Maverick looked
down at her. She looked right back, breathing heavy.
"Are you ok?" He whispered
"God yes. Please, Thomas, please."
Hearing his given name made him smile as he kissed her deeply. He started to
move slowly, wanting to enjoy and please all at once. He was enjoying the
sounds Helena made as he moved inside her. He felt as the bond responded and
pushed him to move faster, climax was building slowly and promised to hit very
hard.
"Thomas, more." Helena begged
He finally picked up the pace and within minutes she was shouting his name as
they came hard. He lay in her arms with his head on her shoulder as he caught
his breath.
"Wow. That was amazing." Helena said softly
"Yes it was. The bond has made me light headed. I'll move in a minute. I didn't
know it could feel that good."
"Neither did I. Will you hold me?"
"I'd be glad too."
Maverick rolled to the side and pulled Helena to him. After a quick cleaning
charm, they settled in.
"If I had known you'd feel so good in my arms, I would've held you ages ago."
"So, Thomas Maverick-Lupin?"
"I like that, I like Thomas."
Helena smiled as he kissed her gently. New beginnings were just around the
corner. She couldn't wait.
*******
Maverick cornered Luca the next morning and asked him to modify Helena's
tracker ring. He had taken it that morning while she was in the shower and was
working with limited time. He hoped he didn't get in trouble, ignoring the
wolf.
As Luca worked, Maverick explained what he was dealing with. Luca smiled at him
as he handed the ring back.
"Now I understand your not big on touch, but we need to work in that. This
family shows alot of affection. So I am going to hug you, I will also make sure
everyone knows to ask first."
Maverick nodded and excepted the hug from Luca. It actually wasn't so bad. Then
Emilie hugged him and that was ok too.
"Lena called and asked for this, will you take it to her please?" Emilie
laughed
Maverick nodded and and took the offered hanger. It was a white button down. He
was starting to wonder what his wife was going to wear today. Wife. He froze
and looked up at Luca.
"It's a very startling thought. It sounds even stranger. This is Emilie, my
wife. It takes getting use to."
"Yeah. I'm going to go get dressed. Thanks."
Luca nodded and followed Emilie up the stairs to get ready for the day. He had
people to inform of changes.
When he walked back into the bedroom, Helena was sitting at her vanity curling
her hair. She looked up and gave him a confused look as he held out the hanger.
"I needed Luca to do something for me. I have your ring which would be the next
question. I had him make it a promise right for me. And if its alright with
you, I would like to wear mine on the right finger."
Helena nodded and watched as he took her hand. The tracker ring now had a row
of amethyst in the center, just like Emilie's. She then took the ring off
Mavericks right middle finger and moved it to his left ring finger. His ring
now had a single chip of amethyst in it, marking them as a pair. Unable to help
herself, she kissed him lightly.
"Go on and shower. We are heading to the hospital after breakfast. Daddy sent
me a message a bit ago."
Maverick nodded and headed off to the shower. He was free and he loved it.
***
Luca had spread the word before they had entered the dining room for breakfast.
He was being called Thomas and felt more alive then he had in a very long time.
The ones he had run with gathered around him, they were all talking at once
wanting to know what was going to happen now. He raised a hand to quiet them
and sighed.
"After breakfast we are going to check on them. I turned them in. Everyone has
been taken to the hospital."
"Do you know how much trouble we are going to be in?!"
"Matthew, they are being charged. No one is going to get in trouble. Come
here."
Maverick pulled the boy into his arms and let him sob. Matthew was 12 and came
with 4 others right after he turned 4. They gathered around him and huddled
together, seeking comfort.
Helena hadn't realized that they really had taken Maverick as their Alpha, but
this proved everything. Never had any of them made any contact with anyone but
each other, not intentionally. Now they knew who the others were.
"Brother, I would like the pack in their own dorm." She said firmly
"Accepted. Will you be staying with them?"
"We will. Thank you. Now lets all go have breakfast and then we can check on
the rest of the pack."
Helena was surprised when they all listened and retook their seats. Maverick
took her hand and led her to the family table smiling slightly, the pack had
recognized her and accepted her. He pulled out her chair and waited until she
sat before he did. They ate quickly and quietly, lost in their own thoughts.
Without a word they both rose quickly leaving the dining room. They needed to
write down what was in their heads before they started forgetting things. So
much needed to be done before they returned to school January 6th.
With a sigh, Remus turned to Severus and arched an eye brow. Their daughter was
the alpha female of the pack now, the mother, they had completed their bond.
"Did you see her ring?" Remus asked
"He had me change them this morning. It was odd only because Lena was on the
phone with Emilie at the time and was complaining that she couldn't find it.
Lena barrowed a shirt this morning, Thomas took it to her." Luca said
"The shirt was actually yours. Mine was in the wash." Emilie giggled
"I know. The hanger was blue, yours are pink. Come on, lets get ready. They are
going to need help."
Before they could move a small girl of 10 came up to them. Emilie saw all the
signs and nearly panicked.
"Help me. I can't."
"Come with us, we will get you sorted out. What is your name?"
"Roxy."
Emilie nodded and held out her hand. The girl took it and snuggled into her
side. She knew it was a fix but needed comfort.
"Get what we need please. I'm going to see to Roxy. Tell Thomas and Lena."
Before Luca could reply he watched as several other young ones reached out for
help from those they trusted. It was a huge step for all of them.
******
Maverick was trying to to laughed at the teddy bear hat on Helen's head. It
amazed him that a woman so stylish and so self assured would wear something so
silly. They were about to leave for the hospital and he just couldn't take it
any more.
"Lena, can you please take the hat off?" He finally asked
"Why is it that no one likes my hat? It's cute."
"On the hat rack. I'm trying not to laugh at you."
Helena glared and took the hat off her head. Everyone sighed with relief as she
put it in her pocket and crossed her arms. Now they were ready to go.
They port keyed into the lobby and were met by one of Eli's old work mates.
They were quickly led into the lower levels of the hospital and to a large
room. They took their coats off and looked at Maverick for guidance.
"Lena, come with me please? I can't do this alone." He said softly "Allow me to
explain and we will come get you."
They watched thru the big glass windows as the pair entered the room. For a few
moments nothing happened, then every last wolf rushed forward and knelt at
Mavericks feet. It socked them that they turned to the eldest of them all to
lead them. The medi wizard then pressed a button on the wall and they could
hear what was going on.
"What now?!"
"Everyone please calm down." Helena said firmly but gently "From this point on
you are all safe. No one is going to hurt you. When you are all medically
cleared you will be placed with other wolves, tame wolves. You will start to
learn how to take care of yourselves. We will be there when you need us, for
whatever reason."
The entire pack looked at Maverick for the truth in her words. Maverick nodded
and sighed, this was going to be a bit harder then he thought.
"This is Helena, my mate. She's been taking care of me. I'm getting there."
"So we are free?"
"Yes." Helena said firmly "We are going to bring in some family. My papa is the
Alpha of the big pack. What they are going to do is prick your finger and take
your information. Daddy, Papa you lot can come in now. Just relax, daddy only
looks mean."
The pack watched as the others entered the room and sat in a line beside them
on the floor. Then Harry looked at Maverick.
"I need 8, 9, 10 year olds. Draco needs 5, 6, 7 year olds. Ginny needs 1-4 year
olds. Dad is going to register the infants. Emilie, Luca please see about their
records. Eli, please talk to the healer. Emilie when we are finished, everyone
needs baths and clean clothes. Thomas, if you please."
"Go on, you have your instructions. Form lines one at a time. Timothy, go use
the loo. Anyone else who has to go, go."
There was a mad rush for the bathrooms and Harry would have laughed if it
wasn't so sad. They formed lines when they came back. It went quickly and baths
started. Maverick and Helena stepped in to help the older ones knowing they
wouldn't be able to do it themselves. When they finished it was time for lunch.
Each member of the pack was given a tray, but they didn't eat. Maverick sighed,
they needed to act quickly.
"You may eat. There are no more punishments." Helena said firmly
Harry was astonished that they had actually listened. She then passed out time
tables and books along with notebooks and never out quills. A pair of alarms
were set up to tell them when to go to bed.
"You are allowed to use the loo as needed. When your meals come, eat. Follow
your time tables, older ones help the younger ones. We will return tomorrow
afternoon. Am I understood?" Helena said
"Yes Mama." They replied
Hugs were handed out much to everyone's surprise and they settled down for a
nap. Satisfied, Helena collected the medical records and registrations before
leaving the room with the others.
"Ms. -"
"Mrs.Maverick-Lupin. Helena will be fine."
"Ms.Helena, may we have a copy of the time table?"
Helena handed him a copy of the time table and waited.
"Very good. If I could go over a few things with you and-"
"Thomas."
"Thomas, I would like that. I've never had to deal with anything like this
before. Please bring your records."
"Alright. Harry, we will floo back. I have my phone, I'll text when we are on
our way back. The more we know the better at this point. I also need the
records for my other wolves. Can you put them on my desk?"
Harry nodded as he gave her a confused look. The girl was moving faster then he
was. He had things to do himself to prepare for the packs release.
"Papa handle pairing. I'll handle housing. Gin and Draco can handle decor and
clothing. Dad can handle potions. Met up with papa about pairs."
"That sounds fantastic. I need a nap, my head is killing me. Yes dear?"
One of the young girls had come out into the hall and waited for the talking to
stop. She looked to be about 8.
"Susie. May I read? I'm not sleepy."
"Yes you may."
"Thank you."
The girl ran back into the room and shut the door. Helena smiled as several
other children gave her a questioning look, she nodded and watched as books
were silently passed around.
"They sent her to ask. That's pretty funny." Maverick smiled
"Smart, they picked the smallest one to risk getting in trouble. They turned
her to the wolves, so to speak."
Hugs were passed out again and the healer led them into his office. Helena
pinched the bridge of her nose and sighed.
"Would you like a potion?" The healer asked
"No thank you, I only trust my dads or my brothers. I'll be fine. I'll ask Eli
to check me out, I've been getting alot of headaches lately. I think it's just
stress. Ages birth to 2, how are they? There are 12."
"Malnourished, skin rashes, scars from beatings. They were just at the
beginning of their training. The newborns were mostly ignored. 3-10, 20 of
them. They can't even think for themselves. The younger ones trust more, the
older ones kept asking for Opa, is that you?"
"Yes. I was the first. They couldn't say Alpha, Opa stuck."
The healer sat back and looked at them. This was a very odd, very young pair.
He didn't quite know what to make of it. But the ministry was footing the bill,
he wouldn't argue with the kids.
"I told the ministry 2 weeks. I'm telling you 1 week. I do not want them
exploited, they have been thru enough. You will be coming daily?"
"Yes until they are released. What of those who are expecting?"
"Kidnapped off the streets from what we can gather."
"Lured. They promised several things and delivered death. It how they got so
many of us."
"I have to ask, are any of the children yours?"
"I don't know. They used alot of potions. I only remember bits here and there.
The longer I'm without them, the more I remember."
Helena sighed, perhaps Mama wasn't too far off. She added paternity tests to
her mental check list, she could brew the potion herself. Her headache was
becoming a migraine and she was starting to understand how her brother always
felt.
"They are doing fine. Let me take you to them. Then you can go."
Maverick had a bad feeling about this. He knew that they made him do things but
he couldn't remember what. Things started to come together as they walked and
by the time they reached the door, he knew.
"Lena, I know of 2. In that room. I do not know of the others. But I can just
hardly piece together 2."
"We will go with that then. Feel like you were tripping balls?"
"Yeah, can't remember anything."
"I think I might know what you were given."
The healer opened the door and they walked into the ward. The women were
between 17 and 20, clean, well fed, and clothed. Maverick saw the 2 from memory
and felt his stomach give a turn, he had children on the way. He knew they were
meant to be used in front of him, to make him farther submit. Now he was just
going to be a father.
A women by the name of Faith carried his son. She was under a spell that made
her think everything would be fine, that the father had died. She had been
calling the child Brennan Michael. Helena nodded, she liked the name.
The other was a women named Winter, she was 5 months along with twins, a boy
and a girl. She was under the same spell but wasn't happy about being pregnant.
She wanted nothing to do with it and had planned to give them up.
Needing contact with his wife knowing she was a little angry, Maverick laced
his fingers with hers. Helena didn't pull away, she knew that he couldn't have
prevented this even if he had tried. They were going to be parents soon,
Brennan was due in just 3 weeks.
Going back out into the hall, the healer assured them that they would be called
if they were needed.
***
They went straight upstairs when they returned to the manor. The looks on their
faces must've said a lot because no one tried to stop them. When the door
closed and locked, Maverick dropped to his knees and didn't move. Helena knew
what he was doing and sighed. He was feeling ashamed, she'd allow it.
Going over to her desk, she set all the paperwork down and saw 2 potions with a
note. If was from Harry.
[For the headache and the monthly. I'm not stupid. Both will be immediately
active. -H]
She really loved her brother. Downing the potions, she sighed as the headache
faded away. Now she needed to see to her wolf.
"Thomas, get up. I am not angry. The potion I think they had you under takes
away free will and creates lust. You hardly remember?"
"Yes and I remember being very ill after."
"To me."
Maverick crossed the space between them and found himself being kissed deeply.
He was led to the bed as she continued to kiss him and he felt his body
respond.
"I'm going to introduce you to quickies. I want you and we have very little
time."
He watched as she hiked her skirt up and pulled her panties off. She lay down,
pulling him with her. He kissed her again as she undid his pants and pushed
them down. Before he realized what was going on, he was deep inside her both
cursing. The pace was fast and hard, something totally different. Within
minutes they were shouting climax.
"Holy shit." Helena cursed as she tried to breath
"Yeah, my head is all fuzzy."
Helena laughed as he kissed her gently. They climbed out of the bed and put
themselves to rights. They had so much to do and very little time to do it.
After putting in an order with a house elf, they sat down and and started
reviewing files. It was going to be a very long afternoon.
***************************************
The next week flew by and before they knew it they were at a dance competition
getting ready. Helena had brought Maverick backstage to keep her mind off how
nervous she was. She had 2 pieces to dance tonight and they had asked to be put
at the top of the list. It was always a good thing to make nice with the
judges. A little flirting never hurt either.
They were given the 5 minute call as Ms.Weiss walked in. She starred hard at
Luca then looked over at Emilie.
"He just fits."
"But who is he?"
"My boyfriend. Helena brought Thomas."
The women then rounded on Maverick as he stood to introduce himself. This was a
time to keep his mouth shut.
"Thomas Maverick. Nice to meet you."
"Gena Weiss. Like wise. Now we have had the boys talk. -"
"I'm going to speak out of turn, but Emilie calls rehearsals and I make myself
hard to find. Luca made the mistake of going to watch. We normally don't set
foot inside the studio." Maverick said
"Smart boy Lena. Now are we ready?"
The girls nodded and followed the women out. Ginny looped her arm through his
as they stood by the stage. He couldn't really see, but he didn't complain. He
watched as they danced, wondering where they found the energy.
"That was perfect." Ginny laughed
"With them, expect nothing less. Good job Lena."
Helena kissed him softly before taking over for Ginny. They went back into the
dressing room and started to change again. Maverick knew that his wife was
simply exhausted, but he couldn't get her to slow down. Earlier that very
afternoon he had asked Severus for help, Helena needed to rest.
When the 5 minute call came, Maverick was thankful. They would go and sit down
with the rest of the adults, perhaps Lena would take a nap.
"Ok honey, now I am going to change and we can go sit. I have work to do when
we get home."
"Your exhausted."
Helena shook her head and went to change. When she was changed, they just sat
back stage with the rest of the group. She had decided to curl up on Mavericks
lap and was asleep rather quickly. Ms.Weiss was watching them and it was making
him very uneasy.
"Ms.Weiss I'm about to air a few secrets. Please keep them. Thomas, you need to
do something with her. She is going to work herself into exhaustion."
"Emi it doesn't work that way and you know it. And I am, I've talked to Severus
about it and he's going to help me."
"That's a great person to go to for help. But just think about it for a second.
Your pack is bring released tomorrow. Your moving. And there is a little boy
closer then you think. I'm watching my best friend pull it all together yes,
but she's falling apart. Yes, she's your Dom. But does that even come into play
any more or have you become equals?"
"I'm almost there!"
"Well get there!"
Maverick scowled at her and was very tempted to give her the finger. She was
trying to tell him what to do and he didn't like it.
"Stop arguing the both of you." Helena snapped sitting up "I am well aware of
my exhaustion, it's hitting me hard. I plan to go home and soak in a hot bath
before calling it an early night. You two should be ashamed of your selves.
Arguing like children. Ok, yeah I need a break. Too many little ones calling me
mama."
Everyone laughed as Helena cuddled back into Mavericks side. He just held her
knowing that's exactly what she needed right now. As they got the 5 minute
call, Harry walked in with a bundle if blue blankets in his arms.
"He's 2 weeks early with good reason, he's nearly 11 pounds and 22 inches. This
is the biggest baby I have ever delivered. Lena, happy birthday."
Maverick just sat there as Harry put the baby in Helena's arms and set a bag at
her feet. Wishing Emilie and Luca good luck, Harry left the room. Helena
cuddled back into Mavericks side and they studied the baby. He had Mavericks
skin tone and reddish brown hair. He wasn't as small as Helena was use to, he
was even bigger then Harper had been.
"What's my nephews name?" Emilie asked
"Brennan Michael. Go dance, you can hold him after. Ms.Weiss, breath. Allow me
to tell you a quick story, complicated yes, but quick."
Ms.Weiss nodded and Helena began to explain. By the time Emilie and Luca
returned to change Helena was bringing the story to a close.
"So how many wolves am I currently in the room with?"
"Just Emilie and Ginny are totally human. Luca is more wolf then human. 5 of us
are turned, the rest were born. Yes Brennan is a born wolf. No reason to be
afraid. We are all tame." Helena laughed
"Wow and the pair of you have a pack? Like a family right? Oh this is epic
isn't it?"
"Quite. We go pick up our pack tomorrow morning. We move tonight after supper.
Emi, you wanted your nephew?"
Emilie was more excited then she realized as she collected the infant and
snuggled him close.
"He is heavy." She giggled
"I will be taking him. Harry brought him straight back. He is my grandson, what
was he thinking."
Severus came into the room and was given a dirty look by Emilie. She wasn't
done snuggling yet. Severus sighed as he sat down next to his daughter. She was
working too hard and it was starting to show. She had dark circles under her
eyes, she was having a hard time thinking straight, she always had a headache.
Severus was worried.
"Lena, these are for later. This is for your headache. Thomas, these are
sleeping droughts. I will take- what is his name?"
"Brennan." Maverick replied
"Brennan for the night. You two need sleep. Yes after you move. It's your
birthday."
Helena nodded as she hugged her father. He meant so much to her after such a
short time. He was the father that she had always wanted and now finally had.
"Thanks Daddy. Oh, Ms.Weiss this is my dad. Severus Lupin-Snape, Gena Weiss.
She knows." She said softly
Severus gave the women a nod in favor of his daughter. When Emilie finally
handed Brennan to Severus it was almost time for awards. They took first in all
three categories, which surprised no one. What did was one of the judges coming
up on stage.
"Mrs.Malfoy-Potter, will you join us please?"
Ginny came out on the stage slightly confused. Everything had been done by the
books. She was handed a plaque proclaiming her years best choreographer,
thankfully her name wasn't on it yet.
"Wait, before anything is said. I haven't had the time to work with the girls.
Emilie is the eldest of 5 and I'm still in school as well. This award does have
a place however. Emilie picks the songs, the outfits, does the choreography,
teaches it, she fills out the paperwork, keeps the girls in top form. She is
the captain. They wouldn't be here if it wasn't for her. Emi, come get this."
Emilie came forward and excepted the award, mind slightly blown.
"I'm just doing what I love. But this is our last go for awhile, I want to
devote as much time as possible getting ready for exams-"
"Exams are in May. Your a genius. You and Luca both, why do you- Emilie Jane
what are you not telling me?"
Ginny put her hands of her hips and looked between Luca and Emilie. Both were
looking down at the floor and neither said a word. They began a back and forth
in Russian only spiking Ginny's temper. Then it all started clicking together
very rapidly as her phone started to buzz.
"You two are testing out. The book deal went thru. You are more involved in
Daddy's plans then we all really thought. Even daddy apparently. I'm going to
challenge you then. I want you to test out, I want to see you move forward."
"I will. Can I have my laptop and phone back?"
"Daddy said he'd think about it. It's not everyday a 12 year old has a tantrum
in 20 languages. Luca was even shocked and he knows 15 of them. Then there was
the discriptive in Romanian that my brother still won't tell me about."
"And it would be in his best interest that it stay that way. I am my mothers
daughter and that is saying a lot."
"Yes it is, but I didn't like the look on Luca's face when you said it. That
look right there! I know that look! And now I really don't want to know!"
The audience laughed as Emilie and Luca both smiled widely.
"Think for a second what you and daddy got up to at our age."
Ginny crossed her arms and gave her daughter a stern look. Ok so now she wanted
to obliviate herself. Ginny just shook her head and tried to speak.
"Give her back her things. Oh my god. I need to sit down I think."
"Checkmate."
Ginny glared at Emilie as she walked back to stand with the group. Emilie bowed
deeply and held her award in the air. She was feeling very cocky right now.
Then something struck her.
"Mum if I can test out, what's your wager?"
She had everyone's attention again and smirked. She knew her parents were
having a conversation over the link but her mums phone went off anyway.
"2 weeks in the villa in Greece. After which training will really start. But.
Both of you have to pass, both sets of exams."
Again Luca and Emilie sank into their own conversation, this time in Greek to
prove a point. Ginny rolled her eyes, it was something she was still getting
use to.
"Challenge accepted." They finally replied
Before they could start another debate, the judge called the end. Ginny's ego
was slightly squished. She had given an award up to her daughter then lost a
debate. Sometimes Emilie being a genius wasn't such a good thing. But Ginny
liked knowing because Emilie and Luca both had been prepared to waste 7 years
in schooling they didn't really need. It was all bitter sweet.
***
Helena looked at the new master bedroom and sighed. It really wasn't the same.
They had a sofa, a set of armchairs and a coffee table in front of the
fireplace, but it wasn't hers. They had a lovely four poster king size bed, but
it wasn't hers. The entire manor was fantastic, but it wasn't home. She was
just going to have to adjust.
She had used a quick spell to unpack and was currently filling the bath. She
was in her bathrobe, wanting nothing more then to drift off to sleep and stay
that way for several hours. It was early, just 7. If they were asleep by 9 she
would be happy.
Maverick had just come back from exploring the manor and was now leaning
against the door jam. He was adjusting very very well to everything, she was so
proud of him.
"Dancing takes alot out of me. I'm all sore. Are you going to join me?"
"I'd like that."
She slipped into the tub as Maverick stripped out of his clothes, she took the
time to admire the view. He'd gained weight since their relationship started,
he smilies more, spoke more, actually touched her.
As he slipped into the tub behind her, she sighed allowing herself to enjoy the
feel of him. She loved the way his hands felt against her skin, loved the
feelings they brought with them. She closed her eyes as caressed her, it felt
wonderful.
"I can't help myself." He whispered
"I really don't want you to."
He kissed the her neck as she relaxed into his touch. She really didn't care
where he had learned the things he did, as long as he didn't stop. She never
wanted him to stop.
"We need to get out of here. I want to show you several things. You are my
queen and I'd like to treat you as such. No quick anything tonight."
Helena laughed as she leaned forward to let him out. After pulling the plug she
stepped out of the bath and into the towel he held open for her. After a quick
drying charm she allowed him to take the lead. Maverick was full of surprises
and she had no idea what he was going to do next.
She lay across the bed, thrilled when he settled atop her. He kissed her
slowly, taking his sweet time. He teased his way down her body, delighting in
the soft sounds if delight. It only drove him farther, terrified he'd do
something wrong.
As he knelt between her thighs, he took a deep breath trying to compose
himself. His body had gotten use to fast and hard, but that wasn't what he
wanted. He wanted everything and he wanted it slowly.
Kissing and nipping down her thigh, he wondered where it was all coming from as
he reached her hip. He rose again, treating the second leg as he had the first.
When he reached her hip he lowered himself to the bed and didn't hesitate.
She arched off the bed as his tongue began to tease, to taste. Within minutes
she was cumming, but he kept going. She bucked being driven inane. This was a
first for her and she loved it.
He made her climax twice before slowly kissing his way up her body. Taking her
lips in a kiss, he entered her making her arch up to meet him. He looked into
her eyes as he went slowly, he wanted her to really enjoy this.
Every whimper, every soft moan, every plea only made him want more. Unable to
take it any more, Maverick picked up the pace and sent them flying over the
edge.
He moved off her and lay to the side trying to catch his breath. Helena cast a
quick cleaning charm before she curled into his side.
"That was amazing." She whispered
"It was amazing. Lets get under the covers and set an alarm. It's time to
sleep."
Helena didn't hesitate and climbed into the bed. Excepting the sleeping
drought, she downed it quickly and watched Maverick do the same. As she slowly
drifted off in her husband arms, her last thought was that she had been gifted
with a son for her birthday.
***** Chapter 14 : Pack *****

Author's notes: Still Thomas and Helena. More answers to several questions.
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Chapter 14: Pack
Helena woke the next morning feeling slightly groggy, but more rested then she
had in weeks. Stretching, she turned to face Maverick. There was a scowl on his
face and she watched as his eyes moved rapidly behind his closed lids. He was
dreaming and that dream didn't look pleasant. He had nightmares often, never
sharing what he had seen. It worried her because it normally meant set backs.
Suddenly he sat straight up in bed and looked around the room wildly.
"Thomas, your alright."
His eyes settled on Helena and he took a deep breath. Without a word he pulled
her into his arms and fought for control. The things that he had lived thru and
had seen were still fresh in his mind. The wolf was starting to truly bind with
his mate and didn't fight what Helena called normal as much as he once did. But
right now the wolf was screaming to run, to get away, it was terrified by the
nightmare and needed to escape.
"I was in the camp again. Being sold off the the highest bidder. It was the
last time, before June's moon. I want the dreams to stop. I wish I could make
you understand." He said softly
"I had my father killed, in August. I finally told that he had been hurting me.
Come to find out he did the same to several others in his pack. It's the same
day I became a Lupin-Snape. Papa killed him."
Maverick snuggled closer. He was starting to let the nightmare fade, knowing
that nothing like that would never happen again. With a sigh he leaned up and
kissed Helena softly.
"I love you. Lets get ready to go get our cubs. You should send a message to
dad too about Brennan. We need to start bonding with him."
"I love you too. I'm really nervous."
"Me too. But we can do this, I know we can. Shower?"
Helena laughed and followed him to the bathroom. They had a very long day ahead
of them.
***
Helena had chosen a pair of super skinny jeans, a black button down, and a
green iridescent under bust corset with her all black moulan rouge boots. She
had pulled her hair up into a French twist and applied her standard make up.
The pack always saw her well dressed, she wanted them comfortable. Maverick was
in a pair of jeans, a black turtle neck, and his Weasley cardigan. He had
actually dressed himself that morning and Helena was pleased with the results.
Even with the boots he put on.
Every time they walked down the halls of the hospital, people seemed to jump
out of their way. It confused Helena beyond words, she'd ask the healer if the
put off some kind of don't mess with us vibe. But they were on a mission.
When they walked into the ward they were greeted warmly. Hugs were handed out
without hesitation and returned the same way. They had given the older ones
instructions to help the little ones thru baths and getting dressed this
morning, they had done a good job. There was a pair of 2 year olds off in the
corner however who refused to move.
"What's the matter with Zoey and Zander?" Helena asked
"They didn't want baths this morning. They have been in the corner since last
night." One of the elder girls answered
Helena nodded and crossed to them. They looked up at her slightly frightened.
They had always been like this, never showed any interest or need to interact.
They were going to be hard to get to trust.
"Zoey, Zander what's the matter?"
"Stay here." Zander whispered
"Want Opa." Zoey whispered
Helena motioned Maverick over and watched the twins crawl into his lap. Seeing
them all together made Helena's eyes go wide.
"Zoey, I think the word your looking for is Daddy." She said softly
Maverick looked up at her very startled, then back down at the twins. Helena
smiled as he held on a bit tighter without realizing it.
"Emilie is brewing a potion to test them all. We have a very big family on our
hands. Then I will need to tell my brother. Breath Thomas. I'm ok."
Maverick sighed and ushered the twins into the bath. Hopefully he would gently
explain that this was a real home and not the camp. Helena stood as the
expecting were brought into the room. He head was starting to hurt again and it
was far too early for this.
"Good day Ms.Helena." The healer greeted "You've slept, you look much better.
Just sign this and you are all free to go. The twins are looking like they will
be early, we can't pin point her due date. And I did as you asked, just the
twins. How is the baby?"
"Brennan stayed with my parents last night. But I was told he's wonderful. I'm
looking forward to bonding with my son. We share the same birthday."
"Happy birthday! That is fantastic to hear. Faith passed early this morning in
her sleep. I'm sorry."
Helena nodded and signed the release forms. When Maverick came out with the
twins they were clean, dressed, and giggling about something. Helena couldn't
help smile as Zoey reached for her.
"A real home?"
"Yes. Are you ready?"
The girl nodded and snuggled into her shoulder. Pulling a braided cord from
under her corset, she handed the end to the nearest cub.
"Walk towards the door, everyone take hold. We are going to port key home. When
we get there please sit on the stairs and wait for instructions. We are
expecting family to come help. You will also be given a bracelet with your name
on it. After everyone is settled, we will have lunch. Everyone ready?"
"Yes mama."
With Maverick standing beside her, Helena activated the port key and they were
gone. They landed in the foyer and instructions were followed. Granted they
weren't very complicated by no one disobeyed.
"Things are going to be pretty simple. No yelling, no fighting. If you have a
problem find an adult and talk about it. Help each other. Learn to take care of
your selves. You do not need to ask to use the loo. If you are hungry, ask.
Help will always be there, you are not alone but you are free. We can do this,
I know we can. We are going to break you into groups and show you to your
rooms. On your bed are your belongings. Please put them away neatly in the
dresser beside your bed."
Helena broke them up by age and set them with a pair of adults. Remus had hand
picked them and made sure they were female. No one was above the age of 17 and
25, Helena realized she owed the man lot.
"And who is this?" Remus asked as Helena walked over
"This is Zoey, Thomas has Zander her twin. I'm pretty sure their his. Emilie is
brewing as we speak. We are going to test everyone. It's not right. She's also
in the process of running his blood, to see how many potions he was under. He's
having nightmares. Really bad ones."
"May I hold you? I think mama has a headache."
Zoey leaned and let Remus take her. Helena smiled at the little girl as she
snuggled in. She knew she was safe, she was with a wolf.
"Lena, Emilie sent these. She said that there are 40 and that you owed her big.
She also said this is what she found." Severus said
"You read it first."
"Why do you need that potion?"
"Just a hunch. If you could drug a wolf to make more wolves....."
"Oh. We can all help with that. I'm sorry Lena."
"Don't be daddy, I'm not. This is Zoey, and I'm pretty sure she's his."
Severus said hello before excusing himself to read. What he was reading made
his stomach turn. They had been using the boy as a stud so to speak. Potions
carried a lasting effect, they imprinted themselves in the blood. From the test
Emilie and Luca ran Maverick was lucky to have his wits about him.
"Thomas!" Severus called not really thinking about it
Maverick quickly entered the room and slipped into his training without
thinking. Severus just blinked several times before he realized what he had
done.
"Please sit down. I did not mean to do that. I did not think first. Emilie
found that you have been under several potions since age 10. They stop in June
correct?"
"Yes sir, that's when we ran."
"The lust potion. The inhibition potion. And a highly illegal pleasure potion.
They should never be combined. They should never be given to a child. I'm
surprised you could run."
"I was always sick afterward. Always. It felt like I was tripping balls as
Helena put it."
"Lena could be a great potions mistress but I think she wants to teach."
"I need someone to know what I've been thru. Can you please look? Can you help
me figure out why I have huge holes in my memory?"
"Later, with Lena present, in your room, with charms up. Why me?"
"Because I trust you."
"Very well. Now lets go see how many grand children I have."
When Maverick stood Severus pulled him into a hug. What he hadn't expected was
for the hug to be returned.
"Thank you, for everything."
"You are now my son, expect nothing less."
Maverick smiled, he finally had a family. And he was a father. He really needed
to lay down.
****
The potion would turn purple. Maverick sat and watched as they tested every
last member of the pack. 2, 3 year old girls. The twins and another boy who
were 2. 3, 1 year olds 2 boys and a girl. It would bring the grand total up to
11 children. Maverick sat there completely livid. Without a word he stood and
walked out the back door. He needed to run.
"Please someone follow him." Helena said breathlessly
Severus took off without question needing to make sure the boy didn't crack.
This was a major change for the new family they were building. This would make
anyone want to run.
Severus found him within the wards about a quarter mile from the house. He
knelt on the ground, hunched up in a ball, sobbing. Hoping his sent was enough,
he sat down and just waited. Within minutes he had a lap full of sobbing boy
who desperately needed comfort. Severus just held on, not having any words.
"I'm so angry. I'm hurt. I'm ashamed. There are so many of them. My children."
Maverick said thickly
"And you will be a good father if you give yourself the chance. You are their
Alpha. You are the reason they are free. I have no doubt that you will love
them, you already care. Lets go back inside and see what Lena is up to."
When they stood, Severus wrapped the boy in a tight hug and felt him sigh. It
would be alright.
Helena was having the house elves quickly rearrange rooms. They were putting
the little ones in rooms closer to the master, creating a family wing. The
girls would be in one room, the boys in another, and she now had a nursery. She
would break later, right now she needed to take action.
Zoey, Mia (3), Rian (3), Giana (1) looked around their new room happily. There
were beds and toys and clothes. And a mummy. The girls knelt at her feet,
looking down in submission. Helena sighed as she shifted Gia so she could sit.
"There will be none of that here. Go on and take a look around. I'm going to
show the boys their room." She said softly
"May we call you mummy?" Mia asked
"Yes you may. I will come back and get you. Go play."
Helena smiled as the girls ran across the room to play. Now there were the
boys. Zander (2), Hunter (2), Cain and Able (1) who were another set if twins.
They were already playing with their new toys, completely content.
"Boys ok?"
"Yes mummy!"
"Stay here. Daddy and I will come get you for lunch."
"Yes mummy!"
Helena was about to go back downstairs when Giana tried to wiggle out of her
arms. She set the girl down and watched her toddle back to the girls room. She
just shook her head.
She scanned the room as she started down the stairs. Maverick was standing with
her fathers talking thru his issues. He was scared.
Without a word, she came to a stop beside him and laced their fingers together.
Maverick took a deep breath as she tugged him forward, he followed without
question. Severus hoped all went well.
Helena shut and locked the study door half expecting to find Maverick on the
floor when he turned. But he was standing, looking straight at her with a fire
in his eyes that she had never seen before.
"I'm very angry. I want to talk to Dobbs. I want to talk to him right now." He
said in a whisper
"Give me 10 minutes. You'll have to calm down enough to help me get the kids to
lunch, but I know Papa will stay and so will daddy."
Helena stepped froward and kissed him gently.
"I love you. Compose yourself."
She stepped out of the study and sent several text messages. Harry was talking
to his father. Emilie and Luca were on their way. Nana Lilly had Brennan. Now
she just needed to speak to her parents.
"I'm taking him. Could you hold down the fort?"
"Sure. House elves do meals?" Remus asked
"Yes. Here is their time table. Yes they may read, in their beds, quietly. Make
sure they all use the loo. I'll be here till lunch. I want them to know we are
not just leaving."
"Lena, where did you learn all this?" Severus asked
"Books. And watching all the parents in my life."
She walked away before they could reply and answered a text. Harry gave the all
clear, they were good to go. She couldn't help the evil grin that crossed her
face as she entered the study. Quickly she had Maverick take off his sweater
and put on a deep green suede coat.
"Come help me get the kids down the stairs. Once everyone is settled for lunch
we can go."
Maverick nodded and followed her up the stairs. The fact that they now matched
wasn't lost on anyone. Or that Maverick was still trying to control his anger
as was Helena. Severus would've paid money to watch the interrogation, but he
was left to baby sit an entire pack of wolves. Maverick and Helena were lucky
he loved them.
"Daddy!"
Maverick couldn't help but smile as his arms were filled with giggling girls.
He looked around the room as he hugged them and nodded. Helena worked fast that
was for sure. Then there were boys at his back and he laughed, startling
himself slightly.
"Now he's laughing! Oh no!" Helena said dramatically
"Alright you, enough joking. Lets get the brats to lunch. We have an
appointment to keep."
"I not brat! I Zoey!"
"Rian."
"Mia, Giana."
"And the boys are Zander, Hunter, Cain and Able." Helena laughed
"It's great to finally meet you. How about lunch?"
The kids cheered and they made their way down stairs. They were aware that they
were being watched as they got the kids their lunch. Mostly they were watching
Maverick they knew Helena was fantastic with kids. They told everyone they
would be back in a little while and that Remus and Severus were in charge.
When they re entered the study, Helena wrapped her arms around Maverick and
smiled up at him.
"Now baby, we go be intimidating together."
Maverick kissed her deeply before they stepped into the floo. He had been
waiting a very long time for this.
***
Kingsley met them at the floo and personally escorted them down to the holding
cells. As always the path cleared for them as they passed and Helena was still
having a hard time with it.
"I will send - never mind. You and your brother I swear." Kingsley laughed
"Kings, mate, I love my brother. It's been a very long day."
"As I understand. I will have to set up an investigation. During Easter break?"
"That's fine. Thomas remind me when we get home so I don't forget."
"I will do my best. I make no promises."
"Kings, send me an owl."
Kingsley laughed as he let them into the interrogation room. All of them sat
there, chained to the floor with a long table between them. Maverick sat down,
starring at them all hard. Dobbs smirked at him, licking his lips.
"They won't say anything. Not even for you. What do you have in mind?" Kingsley
asked
Helena pulled a bottle of vitraserm from her pocket and smiled evilly. Kingsley
shook his head.
"We tried that."
"Not brewed by Harrison James Malfoy-Potter you didn't. That was on the tray
with the travel mugs, slight of hand. Now, I want to know why we have 11
children. Who put this entire thing together. And why Thomas was used in such a
way."
"There's a reason he's called Maverick, because even after 11 years he couldn't
be broken. Every few months he tried to run and when we found him he was made
an example of. Their useless after age 12, don't sell as well. Maverick was
always a favorite." Dobbs sneered
"Then you started drugging me." Maverick snapped
"Yes, we needed more little mutts. The master thought it would bring you into
submission easier. You were meant to die in that camp. You were led to believe
you'd be let go when you found your mate. You don't have one, you watched her
die."
"No, she's sitting beside me. When you killed the first, Helena was chosen to
take her place. She found me. She controls me. She put me back together. She is
my wife."
Dobbs looked over at Helena and went pale. She smirked, lets make this
interesting. She stood and began to pace behind Maverick and Kingsley. They all
watched her like she was the last women they would ever see. In truth she
really was.
"So who's running this?"
"A bloke called Dumbledore. Don't know why."
"So there wouldn't be a point either. It's all petty greed. You destroyed lives
without remorse."
At this point she stepped forward and leaned on the table, shirt buckling in
the front.
"Of dirty mutts. You must know what he is miss? How filthy they all are. They
are not meant to live, they should be treated as we have treated them. How can
you take him to bed knowing what he is?"
Helena leaned forward, just inches from Dobbs face and started to growl.
Maverick sat back and smirked, god he loved this women. Dobbs on the other hand
started to shake and then promptly wet himself.
"Because I am one. Turned by my father when I was 3 years old. So tell me why?"
"Because we were promised it would become an enterprise after Potter was
killed. We were told we would become kings among men. He was trained for 2
years before any more arrived. They broke easy, he has a will of iron and will
not submit-"
"You broke me. You destroyed me. But I will only ever submit to Helena."
Maverick said honestly
"So what lay ahead of these bastards? I want dementors here, I want them to
suffer. I want them to relive it all. I want them to suffer like our children
have. What say you?"
Maverick pulled Helena into his lap and watched Dobbs sneer. Even the placement
of his hands was deliberate, one on her thigh and the other just below her
bust. He smirked, tilting his head to the side as he looked at her.
"I think that would be exceptable. Kings?"
"I agree."
"Are you coming to Sunday dinner? We have 9 new kids."
"I never miss Sunday dinner. Take them back to their cells. Have them fed
before I order the dementors. I'll see you out."
Helena nodded and leaned down to kiss Maverick softly as the traders shouted
foulness at them. Kingsley smiled as the pair stood. He'd have to watch those
two, if they paired up with Luca and Emilie everyone was screwed.
***
Nap time was just about to start when they returned to the manor. She needed
some bonding time with Brennan, it was something she was worried about.
Maverick helped get their 8 down, reading them a story as she quickly changed
her clothes. She wanted to be able to play later and she couldn't do that in
what she had been wearing.
When the kids were tucked in and dozing, Helena went into the nursery to get
Brennan, only he wasn't there. She then went into the master and stopped dead
in her tracks. Maverick had the boy in his diaper tucked into his shirt. He was
reclined on the bed with his eyes closed just smelling Brennan's hair. It was
the most beautiful thing she had ever seen and picked up her cell phone.
"Don't move. I want this for his baby book."
"Then get the good camera Lena. You know those come out fuzzy."
Helena rolled her eyes and found her camera. Quickly she took a picture, then
showed it to him. Maverick smiled, he really did love this. He watched as
Helena climbed into the bed and cuddled into his side.
"I'm very happy they are now safe. It pisses me off that they were created out
of a foolish fantasy. I made him piss his pants Thomas. That was priceless."
She said softly
"It really was. You are amazing. I had no idea what to say or do and you just
went."
"I'm half Portuguese, a quarter French, and a quarter Brazilian. I have enough
fire to go around. He's so beautiful."
"Would you like him?"
"Yes please. Oh I'm sorry but I can't let daddy have all the cuddles."
Maverick smiled as Helena held the boy close. She wasn't angry with him and he
was very much relieved. She was his everything and without her he was nothing.
He never wanted to be nothing ever again.
***
The pack was a little nervous as they prepared to go to a family dinner. They
were told that they were having dinner with the pack and if they felt
uncomfortable to come to her or Maverick. They went thru in groups, Remus
meeting them on the other end. It went according to plan and soon they were all
present and accounted for.
The kids starred as kids rushed all over the place. There was a lot of shouting
and laughing, running and even curses. When the others from the pack saw the
new comers, they rushed forward greeting them with hugs. Maverick just smiled.
"Go play! Lets take the littles to the play room. Stay with them please."
They watched as the friendships formed in the camp held strong and the kids
became kids. Ginny handed out winter coats and snow boots at the back door
before they could rush out into the snow. Helena had a good feeling about this,
being here would help the others start to heal.
When they made their way to the kitchen, Molly came up and took Brennan without
a word. Helena just laughed, that's just the way it was in this house. Then
Emilie came up and grinned widely as she pulled Helena in the direction of the
studio. Luca laughed as he patted Maverick on the back leading him off. This
was family.
They stayed until 7:30 which was a half hour later then Helena had planned but
the kids were having too much fun. They did protest when they were all gathered
up to head home. Harry promised that they could come back before term started
and Helena agreed. It was good for them to act like kids for a change.
Bed time went pretty smoothly, everyone was exhausted. A story was read in the
hall with everyone before hugs were handed out and the kids went to bed. It was
quiet.
"That was like the longest day ever. But they did so well, so did you. So lets
talk, because I don't think you need a Dom anymore." Helena said softly
They were cuddled together on the sofa in front of the fire. All the bedroom
doors were open, making them available if needed.
"No I really don't. But I don't want to relinquish it just in case I do need
you to take control. I'm going to tell the handlers that we are going to be
unavailable. I asked dad for some help and he should be here shortly. I forgot
to tell you."
"Why Dad?"
"Because he's the first adult I have ever trusted and I need his help."
"Do you want to do the heritage spell to find out where you came from?"
Maverick stopped by the door and slowly turned to face her. He hasn't really
thought about where he had come from, he only ever thought of safe. Now that he
and his pack were safe, finding out who he was was the logical next step.
Slowly he nodded.
"I think that is a good idea. I've never wondered, I never thought about it.
But it's a big part of finding out who I really am."
Helena stood and crossed to stand in front of him. Wrapping her arms around his
neck, she stood on her toes to better look him in the eye.
"You are my husband and I love you. And so do our kids."
"I love you too."
Kissing him softly, Helena smiled and sent him on his way. She would prepare
for the heritage potion while he went and waited for Severus. She was kind of
scared of what they would find out. It would change everything.
She had just finished charming the parchment when Severus and Maverick came
back into the room.
"Heritage potion as well. Daddy did I tell you that I'm going for my potions
mastery so I can teach at the primary school?"
"No but good job. No I am not saying that because I teach potions. We all know
you will be very good at it. Lets start the potion and we can take a look at it
afterward."
Maverick allowed Helena to prick his finger and start the potion off. It would
take a full five minutes to get started so they had time. Severus took a deep
breath and watched as Maverick cleared his mind without being told. He held one
of Helena's hands in both of his, needing a life line. Severus would allow it
knowing that his daughter was all the boy really needed.
Taking another deep breath, Severus cast the spell. All at once he found
himself in a dark stone room. Several doors lined the walls, separating
Mavericks mind into ages. There were 10 doors in all, clearly labeled. Severus
was impressed.
"Where would you like to begin? And where did you learn this?"
"Dobbs once left me in the library for 3 days. He forgot he had ordered me
there. The closest book to me I picked up and started reading. Well after I
woke up. I was 8 I think. It was my birthday."
Severus was afraid to ask knowing that he would find out soon.
"When do the holes in your memory begin?"
"Around that same time. I don't know if I'm locking things away, if a memory
charm was used or if its potions. I just can't remember."
"Lets start at age 8 then. This is going to take a few hours I think. But it
will also give us answers."
Maverick knew what was behind this door. His 8th birthday had been the first
time he had tried to run, it was also the first time Dobbs and his men had used
him. That's what they walked into, him being dug back and chained to the
library floor.
Helena wrapped her arms around him as they watched. It was discusting the glee
the men felt as Maverick screamed. They carried on even after the boy had
passed out. A week after that the drugging began and he was sold to the highest
bidder.
It went on like that, beatings, rapes, and near escapes. At age 10 he started
missing weeks at a time. So heavily drugged his mind just couldn't remember.
The gaps in time could be lined up with conception of children Helena thought
and decided to look into it.
Then there was a girl that came into the picture that took to Maverick. She
wasn't his mate, but they cared for each other. The traders used that and
drugged them both. She conceived and they allowed her to stay with Maverick. He
was there the entire pregnancy, then delivered a set of twins at 13. It was
Cain and Able, who he had been told hadn't made it. The girl was executed in
front of him.
They watched as he and a dozen others planned their escape, only this time it
worked. They joined another pack and relied on each other. They did things that
they weren't proud of and thought they would never have to do again just to
eat. But it led them into the pack and they would never have to sell themselves
again.
Going back into the stone room, Severus looked at Maverick.
"Does that answer any questions?"
"Yes it does. Cain and Able,"
"Are asleep in their beds. Safe and alive. The family they are apart of will
love them without question." Helena said softly "I do."
Maverick smiled and led them to another door. It read birth.
"I want to see my mother. I'm afraid."
"We are right here." Severus assured him.
They walked into the room and were taken aback. It was the youngest of the
LaStrange sisters, Fiona. Maverick looked upon his mothers face as she held him
close and kissed his face.
"I am sorry Thomas, but my road has ended. They will not keep you, I would
have. I am not ashamed of you. I love you. Stay strong my Maverick. Love will
find you when you need her the most."
She held him until she passed away, whispering her love. It was Dumbledore who
took him.
"What of the father?" Rasbastion asked
"He ran when they were discovered. He will never return. What of the bastard?"
"Do as you wish."
Dumbledore left the room and so did they. Severus looked at the confused boy
and pulled him into his arms.
"Fiona was a great person. She was a good friend of mine. I may have a few
pictures you can have. Lets go and see if we have anymore answers."
Severus ended the spell and starred at the boy he loved like a son. He was
holding Helena who was sobbing. Severus couldn't really blame the girl, he
wanted to wash his brain. No one should have to live thru what Maverick had.
"I really don't know what to say, or to think for that matter. How have you
kept it all together?"
"I don't know."
Severus motioned the boy forward and held him close. He did not deserve any of
what had happened to him. A frantic knocking then sounded at the door making
them all jump. Helena hurried to answer before whoever it was woke the entire
house.
"Harry?"
"Hi. Dad, Thomas wasn't born. Dumbledore injected the wolf venom when he was 3
years old. It's all right here. I just had to find the right fucking journal!
Have you done the heritage spell?"
"Yes but we haven't read it yet. Why?" Severus answered
"A hunch. Thomas, may I?"
Maverick nodded still held tight in Severus arms. As Harry read he just started
shaking his head. The man was really a piece of work. Harry then handed the
pages to Severus, sitting down heavily in one of the arm chairs.
"Oh my god." Thomas whispered
"Yeah, your my brother. Can I explain or do you need a few minutes?"
"Please."
"Like he had done with me, Dray, and Ginny, he stole our parents DNA and
implanted Fiona. He knew the LaStrange family would not keep you. You were an
experiment, to see if it would work. When it did, he started on our kids. I am
so sorry that this happened to you."
Thomas nodded and closed his eyes. His entire life was a sick experiment. For
the second time that day he needed to run. Pulling himself out of Severus' arms
he ran out of the room only to run right into James Potter.
"Alright Thomas. No running this time."
"Please let me go."
"I can't do that son."
Maverick clung to James desperately as he fell apart. As he sat down on the
floor holding the boy tight, Lilly came up behind him and wrapped her arms
around him. Knowing that they needed some privacy, Harry cast a bubble and went
back into the bedroom.
As he sat down everything just kind of hit him and he got angry. Severus saw
all the warning signs and started to panic.
"Thomas!" Harry called
Thomas hurried into the room and cursed.
"That is the second time! What?!" He snapped
"I want you to come with me. Just trust me."
"Well duh."
Severus started to shake his head as did the Potters, Helena just smirked.
"I go, Helena goes." Thomas said firmly
"I want you to see what happens when someone messes with my family. Your my
baby brother, I have alot to say."
"Harrison James this is not a good idea." Severus snapped
"This is outside the claim of war. This is a personal matter. Game?"
Harry held out his hand and Thomas took it as Helena took his. Before the
adults could say anything, they were gone.
Severus started going into a panic attack. It was James who stepped in and
calmed him down as Lilly calmed herself by going to check on children. He would
speak to the boys when they got back, he was angry himself.
***
"We are at the camp." Thomas whispered "I'd know that smell anywhere."
Harry squeezed his hand and they walked forward. The daft old man had gone to
the place of his sins and steeped in it. The manor was lit like a Christmas
tree and Harry knew he had some kind of party going on.
Quickly he pulled out his cell phone and requested back up. Within minutes
several auroras were at his side waiting for orders.
"Dumbledore! I'd like a word!"
Harry said nothing more as the doors to the manor opened to revile a smug
looking Dumbledore. As he descended the steps, the auroras rushed inside and
quickly cleared the place out. Several children were brought out and Helena
rushed to them. Harry was sickened by their state, skin and bones, scared, some
bleeding. Helena would take care of it, it was what she was good at.
"Harry my boy, has he proven too much to handle? He always was trouble."
"No. He's my brother. He is now where he belongs. How could you do this to
children?! This is discusting."
Albus laughed then sighed. What he didn't know was that Harry had snuck into
his mind and was quickly gathering the information he needed about where the
other wolves were kept. By sunrise Albus wouldn't have his money makers
anymore.
"I adore children. In several different ways. Maverick was the very best when
given potions. I do miss him, he's been very hard to replace."
Maverick moved closer to Harry as he looked at the man. He remembered this man
from broken memories and felt his stomach turn. It had started when he was 8
and he was the last person to use him. He felt ashamed as the bits of memory
surfaced. With the potions he would have gone willingly and begged for it. He
felt sick.
"Thomas go to Helena."
Quickly Thomas crossed to Helena and knelt to help her. Albus smirked.
"This young pretty little thing is his mate. Such a lucky girl."
"Oh I really am." Helena snapped "Bit unlike you, I don't have to drug him to
get him to sleep with me. This is my husband. I put him back together. I've
taught him how to live. And I love him very much. You might want to watch
yourself. Harry's pissed and your pretty fucked up. You've got so many potions
in you I'm surprised you know your own name."
"Very true. But how many more are his? Or the other DNA that I collected. Oh
that was the fun part. The collecting."
Harry then exploded, and pinned Dumbledore to the now closed manor doors with a
spell. The man had molested them, that he would not tell his spouses. That was
too much. The man screamed as Harry began to send jolts of pure magic thru him.
"I'm just about ready to kill you old man. Your sins are really starting to
stack up. All the wrong you have done I will make right and in the end you will
suffer."
Harry let the man go and gave the auroras instructions before collecting Helena
and Thomas. Dumbledore was gone before Harry could say anything more and took
them into London.
Quickly transfiguring coats and shoes from things in their pockets, Harry led
them thru the streets until he found what he was looking for. The went into a
small cafe and were greeted warmly. The witch behind the counter busied herself
as they sat down.
"Thomas, welcome to the Potters. We are a crazy bunch but you will never face
anything alone again. Lets have our coffees and then we will head back. This is
turning out to be a nightmare. That man is a piece of work. Thank you Tiny."
The plump witch winked at him before going back to work. It seemed at Harry
knew people every where and it was kind of hard to understand.
They sat drinking their coffees and just talking for over an hour. Thomas was
starting to understand how close families worked, he rather liked it.
*******
The next day they were given news that Lilly and James would be the only new
parents. There was a 6 month old set of twins that were being brought to them.
Girls, Ana and Tessa. The Potters were thrilled that they were found before
they could be turned and angry that they were born the way they were. Lilly now
had her daughters and she couldn't wait to meet them.
It was nap time when a knocking sounded at the front door. Helena was helping
get snack together and rushed to answer it. It was a very disgruntled looking
post man.
"I am going to need help miss I've got quite a few packages here. And a note
for you."
Helena called for Thomas, Luca, and Emile as she opened the card she was
handed.
[Because this is what families do. And because I love you.
-H]
Now very confused, they all helped the poor man bring in half the truck. He was
stocking her up. The pack was going to be getting bigger in a few days time and
she needed all the help she could get.
"Thank you so much. It seems my brother got point and click happy. Here,
because I know this us the last thing any of us wanted to do."
Helena gave the man 50 pounds and invited him to fill his mug with coffee if he
liked. He also used the loo, it had been a very long ride from London. After
thanking the man again, Helena saw him to the door and bid him good day.
"Well help me see what's inside."
"Our kids got clothes." Maverick said in shock
"I found diaper bags." Emilie said "And this one is diapers and what not.
Diaper pails. Blankets. Sheets. Clothing. Wow."
Helena sat down in the steps and put her head in her hands. Harry was something
else. She now had full stock and she knew that Harry would be putting the word
out for donations. She was totally overwhelmed and overjoyed all at the same
time.
"Alright, lets drag all this to the stock room. Thomas can you set our kids
things out side their doors? There's 2 hours of nap time left, lets start
putting all this away. Then when everyone goes to play we can finish up and
start putting together new baby bags."
Everyone nodded and went to work as Helena sent Harry a text message. Harry
sent one back telling her Draco and Ginny were also getting boxes together for
her and that they would all be over after bed time. She had no idea how many
she was dealing with only that they were coming. She would have to contact the
hospital later to check into it.
Heading into the stock room, Helena jumped right in. It was shaping up to be a
very long day.
***
"So are you going back or are you going to do correspondents?" Harry asked
They were in the stock room putting away everything that Ginny and Draco had
brought over. Helena was so overwhelmed that she could hardly think straight.
She took several deep breaths before she could make her mind work.
"Thomas, take her someplace to calm down. We can talk before we leave. She's at
the edge of a nervous break down." Harry said calmly
Helena didn't protest as she was led from the room. Honestly she was on auto
pilot, not realizing where she was going. It wasn't until the bedroom door was
shut and locked that Helena realized where she was.
"I'm sorry I'm just so overwhelmed I can't think straight."
"Come sit. I'll tell the handlers that we need them to listen for kids. We are
going to relax tonight. I know there's alot to be done, you've just got to let
us help you Lena."
"I know. Ok, so the others will be released Friday night and we are going to
stay the weekend to make sure they settle. Our kids are going with us with 2
nannies. Dad gave me a phone to keep here so we can quickly be contacted. I
have one for you too, I just have to teach you how to use it. Daddy also said
there would be a surprise in our tower. I feel better now."
Maverick nodded and snuggled in. He had never enjoyed the feel of anyone near
him until Helena. Now he was starting to adjust to the family and friends. It
was refreshing. It was different. And it was liberating.
"I owe you so much. I would've done something stupid if you hadn't stepped in
when you did. I'm here Lena, for anything you may need. All you need do is
ask."
"I will. Lets go finish this so we can relax. I don't want to think about
anything when we close that door later."
Maverick laughed as she led him from the room. When they returned Helena
quickly filled Harry in on her plan and he nodded. He didn't think they'd go
for correspondence, but he figured he'd ask. As the night wore on things got
sillier as they all hit then passed their exhaustion limits.
*******
Helena and Maverick finally realized what Harry, Draco, and Ginny went thru
every time they went anywhere. Thus the reason they hardly went anywhere. If
she was having this much trouble packing for 11, how in the hell did Ginny do
it?!
Helena did everything Ginny told her too. She laid out clothing the night
before, she sent trunks ahead, she made snacks and lunches and cups, they got
their baths the night before, they each had a comfort bag packed. By the time
they finished everything they were exhausted and just wanted to sleep.
"So in the morning after your dressed, if you could get the boys ready that
would be great. I will get the girls. I want to get them settled into the tower
as quickly as possible."
Maverick just nodded as he followed her up the stairs. He had a feeling that
something big was about to happen and turned left instead of right at the top
if the stair case.
"Someone is in labor, Lena. I need your help. Text Harry."
Helena pulled out her phone and called their brother. She explained what was
going on and he was on his way. This had to happen now?!
Maverick walked into Winters room and found her pacing. She was very early, but
the doctor had said they were having a hard time pin pointing her due date.
Without much thought he went to her, she allowed him to step in.
"Tell me." He said softly
"I remember you. I remember it all. They are on time, just small. Don't let me
go. My water just broke. I have been very uncomfortable for days. Ms.Lena
please stay. I don't want to be alone." Winter replied
"Nothing they did took?" Helena asked
"No. I'm an empath, so it wouldn't."
Maverick did as he was asked and helped her thru it. She cling to him like Cain
and Ables mother had and he knew she would die in his arms as well.
"Lena, why don't you go get what we will need. Harry just came thru the floo."
"I want to be here. What do you need?"
"I have it. Why this always goes so quick I will never know."
Winter allowed herself to be led over to the bed and prepped for delivery.
Maverick sat behind her so she would have the leverage. Helena sat at Harry's
side ready for babies to be passed.
She was already crowning and it didn't take long for Winter to
deliver a baby girl. Helena was wide eyed as she was handed the screaming
child. She was simply amazed.
Checking the child over, Helena set her aside and readied herself for the
little boy. 15 minutes later she was holding a screaming baby boy, he was their
last.
"Well done. Their both just over 5 pounds each and 17 inches. They are
perfect." Harry sighed
"Please, what have you named them. I'm ready to go, knew it was coming. I just
want their names." Winter said quietly
"The girl is Kennedy Faith. The boy is Kaiden Ryder." Helena said softly
The twins were bundled up and tucked in together, safe and warm. Helena climbed
up beside Winter and took her hand. The women smiled at each other as Winter
took a deep breath. She let it out slowly and stirred no more.
"Lets get cleaned up. We can do this in the morning. Are you guys alright or do
you need a crash course in premees?" Harry asked
"I think we will be ok. We are in for a very long night." Maverick laughed
"Yes you are. We will see you in the morning. Nice names."
Hugs were handed out and thank yous said, before Helena and Maverick headed off
to get ready for bed. It was Maverick who ended up running after baby bags as
Helena preparers for their first bath.
They had been spoiled, Brennan was so big he slept thru the night. The twins
they were just blessed with were not going to do that. Lucky for them, Maverick
could go weeks without sleep and knew the pack needed Helena more then they
needed him. He'd be letting her sleep, he'd nap when he could.
When he came back into the room, Helena was talking quietly telling the twins
about their family. Without a word, Maverick sat down beside her and pulled out
sleepers, diapers, sleep sacks, and pacifiers. After requesting bottles from a
house elf, Helena quickly gave the babies their first bath.
When the babies were dressed, Helena and Maverick settled on the bed to feed
them. Helena was still in shock, amazed that they had been gifted with such
beautiful lives.
"Lets get them to bed, then I'd like some time with you. We haven't spent
hardly anytime together in over a week."
"I'd like that."
Maverick smiled and leaded over to kiss her gently. He now understood what it
meant to miss someone, everyone was really starting to mean something to him.
It was comforting and terrifying all at once. But he was getting use to it.
********
The months quickly passed and winter turned to spring across the grounds of
Hogwarts. Babies were getting bigger, but it was decided to keep them out of
the general population until Helena and Maverick felt comfortable.
All the new comers had been merged, the eldest being just 10 and the youngest
being the twins. As babies were born they were merged, they would never know
the pain of being a wolf.
The questions started to get annoying about a week before Easter break. You
changed. Why do you spend so much time in the tower? Where do you keep running
off to? When did you become a couple? Things that were really no ones business
but that everyone wanted to know.
"Lena?"
"I agree. Clear it."
Maverick stood and went to Harry, who nodded before he could even reach the
table. With a sigh he turned in front of the staff table and called everyone to
attention.
As everyone turned to focus on him; Helena, Luca, and Emilie left the hall.
They were going to collect children from the tower. He decided to focus on
Lilly for strength and returned her small smile.
"This story is an insanely personal one. Everything has reasons and they don't
always make sense. But for the first time in my life I'm not scared, I'm not
cold, I'm not hungry, I'm not alone. For the first time in my life, I have
total control of me. Now let me tell you why and how many I now have in my pack
rescued from the same mad man who created me."
Once he started he felt like he couldn't stop. Everything he had learned about
who he was came spilling out of him. The students just sat there in shock as
those he escaped with came to sit at his feet. This is what madness could do
and they all felt sick.
"So, there is good news in all the hell. I found my true family, quite by
accident. I found my mate and she has put me back together, showed me how to
live. The camps have been shut down, all of them. I have a brother and twin
sisters, parents that I'm very greatful were returned. But the reason we stay
in the tower so much is because if them."
Helena released kids and let them run down the isle to their father. The shock
only deepened as he laughed as they engulfed him.
"We found them all." Maverick laughed
"Zoey and Zander. Hunter. Rian. Giana. Mia. Cain and Able. Brennan. Kennedy and
Kaiden." Helena laughed
"And we have settled on Lupin-Potter, because its who we are. Gia, where are
you going?"
The toddler went to Draco without thought and put her arms up.
"Up, peas." She requested
Draco lifted her onto his lap rolling his eyes. He was a kid magnet. The
students watched as the other kids fanned out, going to favorite family
members. Maverick just shook his head as Lilly came up for Brennan as Emilie
and Luca walked off with the twins.
"That always seems to happen." Maverick laughed
"Get use to it. Your house will soon be occupied by the most infants. All ours
are well on their way to toddlers." Harry laughed
"True. Then there's Emilie who is well on their way to adult."
"Shut up. I know the laws and I'm currently trying to rewrite them. I was not
the one to issue the challenge."
"Oh did Lena talk to you about sitting?" Emilie asked
"No!" Four men snapped
"I knew I had forgotten something! And there was something else over Easter
break. Thomas, it was something really important and I didn't write it down."
Maverick shrugged as he tried to remember what the hell they had forgotten.
Then he remembered from the day at the ministry.
"DCW. Kingsley was suppose to owl." He said
"That's it! He was!"
Then the lists started and Maverick watched as she realized that she had not
prepared for this. He held up 3 fingers and counted down. As he put the last
finger down, he was tossed a pair of boots and Helena took off.
He stood shaking his head as he we stuck with her shoes.
"She can run in these silly things. I've seen her do it. It's the stairs that
give her trouble."
"You know, you might just want to get use to holding her shoes. I'm always
holding shoes. I get more compliments on Ginny's shoes then Ginny does!"
The hall laughed as they both shrugged. All Mavericks Potter traits were really
coming out now. It was funny to watch the brothers interact they acted so much
alike. They even looked alike. Maverick had gray green eyes and curly dark
hair, they had the same build only Maverick looked more like James. Maverick
wouldn't be as tall either.
"Emi. Is she testing out or just her OWLs?" Harry asked
"OWLs. She wants to graduate with Thomas. She has a great 10 year plan."
"Dad?"
"I'd like to speak to her first. She's Alpha Female of a pack, she's been under
a lot of stress lately." Severus replied
"Who are you telling? And like you she's stubborn as all hell."
Severus smirked as Helena came to a stop right behind Maverick. Harry gave his
brother a look and watched him close his eyes.
"So what if I am stubborn. You wouldn't be standing here if I wasn't. I want to
take 5th year exams. Yes I have alot on my plate but I've been studying for
awhile. I know I can do this."
Emilie asked something in Portuguese to which Helena replied.
"Don't ask because I don't speak Portuguese yet. They do this to me all the
time and it drives me nuts." Luca snapped
The girls laughed and ended their conversation.
"Yeah, that will work. Revision 8:30 in the tower. We were just talking study
time. Next time we will use French so you can translate it to Thomas." Helena
laughed. "Dad, I'm 1/2 Portuguese, 1/4 French, and a 1/4 Brazilian. English is
not my first language. So I only speak 4, I'll get sign in there. I'm working
on it."
"Anything else you'd like to shock us with while we are on the topic?" Remus
asked
"She sings and plays guitar!" Emilie shouted
"You play piano! My mother started teaching me when I was very young. My father
killed her the night before I ran. I actually drugged him, I'm proud of that.
The guitar I have in my room is my mothers. It's bought me a lot of meals."
"I knew I'd seen you before!" Remus and Thomas exclaimed
"Pick the right places in London. My mother and I planned my escape. I had some
money, just not much. We are doing it again."
Remus laughed as Maverick asked her if she knew the place near Hyde Park.
"I'm sure we know them all. I was 9 when I left Portugal. That was a stroke of
luck how I got my train ticket and a free meal. Considering I was 13 before he
found me I did pretty good. Mum made sure I had a lot before she passed away."
"5 years?" Maverick asked
"Yes. Thus the reason why I am so independent. So can I?"
Severus and Remus liked at each other then shrugged. Harry smirked and caught
Emilie's eye. Helena was going to test out, she just didn't know it yet.
**** I am introducing main players. There is a sequel, or a few. I will focus
back on the Malfoy-Potters shortly. And no I do not go by standards. It's set
in 2006 and I have a problem with the music from that time period. So the music
is mostly from now.
***** Chapter 15 : Full of Surprises *****

Author's notes: General last chapter wrap up.
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Chapter 15: Full of Surprises
Easter Break, April 14 - 23. The week that DCW would be invading their home to
make sure everyone was adjusting properly. Helena was just about frantic,
everything had to be perfect.
The house elves cleaned daily knowing that their mistress needed help. They did
whatever task Helena forgot and for that Thomas was grateful. He helped on
anyway he could, wishing that his wife would just calm down. But there was too
much at stake, this could tear the pack and their family apart. He couldn't let
that happen.
Bright and early at exactly 8 am there was a knock at the front door. Helena,
dressed in leggings and a tunic dress, answered the door with a smile.
"Good morning. We are about to sit down to breakfast. Please join us. I'm
Helena Lupin-Potter."
"I'm Mona and this is Blythe. We are friends of Harry's. Deep breath dear.
There you are. What's for breakfast? I'm starving." Mona laughed
Helena smiled and shook her head. This would've been nice to know. As she sat
down she quickly sent Harry a message informing him he was an ass. As they ate
Helena gave Mona a copy of the time table. Thomas then explained why everything
had to be extremely structured.
Mona and Blythe both sat with their mouths hanging open. This had not been told
to them. This was in none of their reports.
"It starts at 8. Training starts at 3. We have our hands full. You see but it
can be done. I was the first you see. Lena saved me. That's why they have been
placed in our care, because we already know what we are dealing with." Thomas
answered the unasked question
"Mummy, can we go play?"
Helena smiled at Rian. She asked the same question at the same time every
morning. And the answer was always the same.
"5 more minutes Rian Ashleigh."
Mona smiled at Helena. She was going to like this family, she could already
tell. 5 minutes later, like a buzzer had gone off everyone began to go about
their morning. All but one.
"Gracie, what's the matter?" Helena asked
The girl curled into herself and put her face in her knees. She was 8 and alarm
bells started going off in her head. Slowly Helena crossed to the girl and sat.
They spoke quietly before Helena stood. There was a problem.
"Thomas, call Harry. I need Lilly and Molly. Draco. Dad. Papa. Dumbledore has
spells in place."
Thomas cursed as he picked up Helena's phone not thinking about the one in his
pocket. Helena picked the girl up and asked Mona to join them.
She would have Gracie checked over before she went after anyone. No reason to
cause chaos. After shutting her office door, Helena set the girl down and
wrapped her in a blanket.
"I think," Helena whispered to Mona "that it's a spell. She turned 8 just
yesterday. We had cupcakes for her and she got a new book and a teddy bear. I
don't think what she thinks happened, happened."
"Check one to avoid chaos. Smart girl."
Helena just smiled as the door opened and the people she requested walked in.
Quickly she explained her theory and everyone nodded. Mona watched as Harry sat
on the floor in front if the girls chair, this all came down to him.
"If you will let me, I'd like to have a look in your head." Harry said softly
Gracie nodded and Harry cast the spell. What he saw turned his stomach, but it
was an implanted false memory. Harry couldn't believe Dumbledore would go thru
this much trouble with children. Ending the spell. Harry started removing the
enchantments the child was under.
"It wasn't a real memory Gracie." Harry said softly
"It's gone. Thank you."
Gracie hugged Harry around the neck and looked up at Helena. The Gracie they
all knew was back and Helena smiled.
"Go play."
Gracie bounced out of the room leaving the adults to stare at each other. It
really was a nightmare.
"Mona, let me show you around. Harry, thank you." Helena said softly
"Your welcome. I'm going to check everyone over. Mum, Mama Molly, could you go
check on the babies and the women? The rest of you know the spell, I need some
help."
Everyone nodded and they scattered. Helena stared at the bottom and worked her
way up. Mona realized that Ginny had a lot to do with the set up and smiled.
This family made all other families look like a joke.
By lunch time, Mona and Blythe had written their reports. Nothing would happen
to this family either, not if they could help it.
***************************************
Helena laughed at the text message she received Easter Sunday. The Dads had
apparently spent several hours planing and putting together something special
for the kids. Harry had put warming charms on the pool and patio so the kids
could really play. There was a huge dinner being made and treats to stuff
themselves with. It was going to be a great day.
Mona watched as Thomas and Helena set small baskets at each seat. No child was
going to be left out and they were all still learning the holidays. It was
almost magical when the children came to breakfast and saw their baskets
sitting at their seat. Mona and Blythe both couldn't help but smile.
Surprisingly they all had breakfast first before taking just one piece of
chocolate. It was amazing the manors on such small children, it would blow
anyone away.
After breakfast everyone went to get dressed. Mona wondered what they would be
wearing. It was a silly thought but Helena and Thomas were always dressed so
well. 20 minutes later everyone started gathering on the stairs. Mona couldn't
help but smile with delight.
That morning Helena had come down wearing a white strapless sundress that
stopped just below her knees, a pink cardigan and a pair of white strapy
sandals. All the girls were dressed nearly the same in shades of pink. Their
hair was in high pig tails.
Thomas had come down in a blue polo and a pair of kahkis, brown leather flip
flops on. The boys were in the same, in several shades of blue. It was
beautiful.
Each had a backpack on and Mona figured changes of clothing would be in order
at some point.
"Alright as you all know this is an all day event. Those 3 and younger are
still required to take naps, the rest of you this is going to be something very
new. I want all of you on your best behavior. We are going by port key. Gather
up."
Mona and Blythe joined them as they gathered around the long braided cord they
used as a port key. Helena counted down and they were gone.
***
Harry it appeared hadn't just gotten Helena's crew Easter outfits, but
everyone. Mona looked around in wonder at all the colors and smiled. The
Malfoy-Potters were in green. The Lupin-Snape's where in blacks and grays. The
Wesley's were in teals. And the pack was in purples. She'd be taking a photo
shortly, she just knew it. But Harry had put alot of time, thought, and effort
into his planning and it would leave everyone amazed.
"Go on and find your friends. Do not get dirty! Colin will be here shortly.
Uncle Harry wants a new family photo." Helena said.
The kids ran off and they went to find the adults. Everyone was gathered on the
back patio, greeting them warmly as they joined them. Mona had always felt so
welcome in this house. It never failed to feel like home.
Colin showed up a half hour later and the handlers went off to collect
children. It was amazing the sheer size of the group and Colin's eyes went
wide. He hadn't realized the family had gotten so big. He knew who belonged to
whom by the color of their shirts and wondered how in the hell they did it.
Harry gathered everyone to together in a spot in the garden that Ginny had
picked out. The children were all mixed up in a riot of color, sitting on the
ground. The adults were all behind them gathering in family groups. Colin just
smiled as he snapped a few photos, he learned very quickly to take a few.
"Alright. Now, everyone come forward and collect a basket. 5 and up go to the
left. 4 and under come over here. Alright, watch where you step. Go."
The Easter egg hunt was on. Kids ran every which way collecting multi colored
plastic eggs in baskets. Ginny and Colin were snapping pictures as adults
helped the younger ones. Thankfully Harry had thought to put tracking charms on
all the eggs to make sure they were all found.
It took the older kids almost a half hour to find all the hidden eggs. Baskets
were over flowing as they all sat down in the grass to see what they had found.
Sweets and pocket money soon filled baskets and they would have more photos
then was really needed, but the look of joy on the kids faces was priceless.
"How many eggs did you lot sit and fill?" Ginny asked
"3000. And Harry did most of the filling. We did most of the hiding." Draco
laughed
Ginny just shook her head as kids dumped their empty eggs into a large tote by
the back door. They were going to be hyped up on sugar shortly and they would
be running around like crazy. An outside party had been a good idea.
"What's for supper?" Blythe asked
"We will be eating at 2. But I've got to start cooking shortly. I took requests
and made a variety of things with a lot of help. My mum however is banned from
my kitchen."
"As I should be. Petunia cooked." Lilly laughed
"Mum could not cook. She handed Harry her cook books and told him to learn. You
were what 6?" Dudley pointed out
Harry nodded as kids came out if the house and went straight to the pool. He
never got a chance to thank his aunt for his love if cooking. He would spend
hours just reading over them, listing things out to try. He still had those old
cookbooks in the kitchen, well read and nearly memorized.
"I'll do the breads. You do the meats." Ginny laughed
"Sounds good to me. We should get started. They will want food soon. We can
start brining things out as soon as the meats done."
Draco went with them to help carry things. They had this strange rule, no magic
unless it was really needed. So they did almost everything the muggle way, a
fact that confused everyone they met.
By 2 everything was done and set out. Kids plates were made first and Mona
watched as they stuffed their faces. Harry was one of the best cooks that they
all knew, Molly Weasley included. Everyone stuffed themselves to the max and
watched as kids started falling asleep stretched out on blankets in the grass.
Ginny and Draco helped Harry hang sun shades so no one would get sun burnt.
By nightfall Helena just wanted to go home and sleep. The kids however were no
where near ready to go home. She watched as they tried to find a reason to
stay. What she didn't realize was Harry was about to take the choice out of her
hands.
The same sunshades that were put up during the afternoon were put up all over
the yard. Cots and sleeping bags were then set up for every child 5 and over.
Inside Ginny was transforming the studio and solarium for the kids 4 and under.
The kids would be staying.
"Everyone in the house and the pack have decided that you two need a break. We
have everything we need, we will not however be following your tone table. You
can visit over the next week, but your getting your break." Harry told Helena.
"Harry,"
"Lena, this is what families do. Our time table isn't that different from
yours. I have a hard time asking for help too."
Helena sighed and nodded. Harry then held out his credit card and waved it at
her. She shook her head and crossed her arms. So Harry handed it to Thomas.
"Now go kiss kids good bye."
"They don't have everything they need, we will be back. Why did you hand this
to me?" Thomas sighed
"Because I know Helena saves up all her money then blows it on clothes around
her birthday, she's broke. Potter money is what I handed you."
"Oh, well that's fine then. We will see you in a bit. I could sleep for a
week."
"I second that." Helena said coming out of the kitchen door. "Now you go. Meet
me back at the manor and give me a hand. Thank you Harry."
Thomas went to say good night to kids as Helena said good bye to the adults.
Thomas was trying to figure out what to do. He and Helena had never been in a
date before. He was taking his wife on a date? That sounded almost absurd. He
shook his head as he stepped into the floo, he'd let Helena decide.
The shower was running when he entered the bedroom and decided to join her. As
he stepped in, Helena jumped about a foot then laughed.
"That hardly ever happenes. Now, where would you like to go?"
Helena just shrugged and melted when he wrapped his arms around her. They could
stay in, but this was an opportunity that he did. Not want to miss out on.
"Why don't we head to London? Just walk? Talk, be together."
"That sounds good. Dress for me?"
Helena smiled. She had been in leggings or jeans and tee shirts for quite
sometime. She hadn't really dressed at all. She nodded knowing exactly what he
meant and also what he liked. But that wasn't all he wanted.
As suddenly as the thought entered her mind, he was kissing her deeply. When
her shoulders hit the wall, he lifted her up so she could wrap her legs around
his waist. She missed the feel of this man against her, loved the way they just
fit.
"I can't wait." She whispered
He kissed her again as she reached down to help him to her. He broke the kiss
and watched as she arched, taking him into her. He held her close as he started
to move, knowing he was apart of her but he couldn't get close enough.
Pulling back he rested his forehead to hers as he picked up the pace slightly.
It didn't take long before both flew over the edge, clinging to each other as
they recovered.
"Lets finish here then get dressed. I want to go out." Helena said softly
Thomas smiled as he set her on her feet. He was nervous again as he washed. He
had no idea how to do this. She had even dressed him! He was in a black
turtleneck sweater and a pair of jeans. He had on a pair of black loafers and
the emerald green jacket she liked so much. He really couldn't wait to see what
she chose.
Helena stepped out of the closet and he just starred. She had chosen a black
pencil skirt and black cotton turtle neck. Over that was an emerald green under
bust corset. She had on a pair if her favorite heels and black nylons. Her make
up was dark and her hair was down. She looked amazing.
"Are you ready to go?" She asked
Thomas nodded and they stepped over to the floo. London. A night out. Helena
was excited.
***
They strolled down the London streets, pointing out old haunts. Thomas was
learning things about his wife that he wouldn't have thought to ask about.
Things had happened so quickly, they hadn't had the time to grow into each
other.
As they walked thru the park, Helena approached a street performer with a
guitar. He watched as the man accepted the extra coffee they had bought and
handed her his guitar.
"This is my husband, Thomas. Thomas, this is Iggy. He's an old friend of mine.
I always knew I was safe with Iggy. We took care of each other."
"I'm happy to see you doing so well. I always wondered what happened to my
little sister."
Helena smiled and handed the man a slip of paper. Thomas had see the man before
and knew he was safe. But he didn't know Helena knew him.
"You knew me well. You've kept all my secrets. All of them. I got your back
when you need me."
The man nodded and gestured for her to continue.
"What? You need me to make money now?"
"Yes. A room for the night sounds lovely. A hot shower. Go on then. Help me
out."
Helena laughed as she checked the tuning on the guitar. Thomas could only stare
as Helena began to play. A crowd quickly assembled as she sang. For nearly an
hour she sat and gave her soul the release it needed. She then stood and bowed
as people put money in the open case.
"What's the matter with your bloke?" Iggy laughed
"He didn't know. He's finding out a lot about me that I keep locked away. He's
my mate Iggy. He's not just some guy, he's the guy. Come on ya ole lout, we
will get you a room."
Helena took Thomas' hand as Iggy packed up his things. It hadn't been this way
when Thomas was out here. He had been afraid of people then.
They talked as they walked, Helena catching the man up on what had happened.
Iggy said very little as she covered all the bases, even about Thomas.
"So we have a manor full. Only 11 of them however actually belong to us."
"Only 11! Christ Lena! When do you find time to piss?!"
They both laughed as the man shook his head. Helena checked her phone for the
millionth time and Thomas snatched it from her.
"They are with a pack of over 300. Mama Molly, my mum and dad, your dad and
papa, my brother his husband and wife. They are fine. Besides, I told Harry to
text me."
"Wait. Husband and wife?" Iggy asked
"Harrison is the first born in our line. There was a prophecy made in the time
of Merlin. When he married Draco, it came to pass. When they married Ginny,
they became a triad. They are the first complete triad ever to exist. It's very
complicated." Thomas laughed
"Look like you?"
"I've been told. His eyes are greener, his hair is darker, he favors our
mother. And he's 6'2. Why?"
"A blond and a red head?"
"You've seen them? Where?" Helena laughed
"Around. Over the summer mostly, not much since. I always thought there was
something strange there. You do look like him. The red head I see with a girls
every so often."
"Just a little bit. That's Ginny and Emilie. Phone please."
"No."
Helena crossed her arms as Thomas opened the door for her. No was a word she
had never heard directed at her before. Thomas was really starting to realize
that he could say and do things that he'd be beaten for before. He had grown a
set of balls.
They booked the room for a week and ordered the man a pizza before heading back
out. Helena was still pissed that he had taken her phone, so he handed it back
still in shock that he had told her no.
"Look! See a message from Harry! 'All is well. Everyone asleep. Stop worrying.'
Well shit."
Thomas laughed as she put her phone back in her pocket and sighed. They were
just wondering, no place in mind and no place to go. They sat under a tree and
said nothing at all as they watched the moon light dance on the water. If they
walked a bit more they'd reach the London Eye, but neither felt like it.
As they began their walk back to The Leaky Cauldron, Helena smiled.
"So how do you like it?" Helena asked
"What?"
"Total freedom. You don't need me anymore. You are so much more then I thought.
You are beautiful, inside and out."
"I need you more then you know, and I want you more then you could ever
imagine. I love you more then I can put into words. I will never be able to get
close enough. I could hold you until the end of time and it still wouldn't be
enough. What I feel, I don't even know where to begin."
"Nor I."
"That first night in the tower, when you found me. What made you come?"
Helena thought about it as they walked. What had made he head up to the
astronomy tower that night?
"I really don't know. I knew it was you, I started watching you. I then started
noticing things and I started to worry. I couldn't sleep that night and just
started walking, that's where I ended up. It was where I needed to be."
"Do you know how badly I needed to curl into your arms? When you reached for
me? The pain of not having enough strength to do so. Of feeling that weak? And
you never left me, since then I have never been totally alone, even when I am.
It's fantastic really. Lets go home."
Helena smiled again. It was the first time Thomas had called the manor home. He
didn't need her anymore.
***************************************
It was May 22, exam day. Exams were enough to make anyone nervous but Harry was
so nervous he couldn't sleep. So he slipped from the bed and headed down to the
sitting room. Why was this so difficult?
As he sat starring at the fire, he shook his head. Emilie and Luca, Draco and
Helena were testing out. Hermione had thought about it then changed her mind.
It was totally crazy and he was terrified they wouldn't pass. Which was just
crazy thinking. Then at the very last minute Ginny decided to join them. Thomas
wasn't stupid, he knew better.
As the sun peeked over the horizon, people began to stir. Ginny and Draco came
down first, dressed in the most comfortable clothes in their closet. Emilie and
Luca came next, dressed the same. Harry's nerves spiked, it was going to be a
very long day.
Breakfast was quiet. Several students sat with their heads buried in books. Or
quizing each other under requested privacy bubbles. Emilie, Luca, Helena,
Draco, and Ginny sat under such a bubble in silence. They just wanted to get it
done.
When Gibbs walked in he stopped at Thomas and whispered to him. Then he handed
him an envelope. What had the boy done. With a cocky look in his eye, he walked
up to Harry and handed him the envelope.
"Now enlarge your chair I do not wish to sit on your lap."
Harry rolled his eyes as he enlarged the chair. Why Thomas insisted on sitting
like this. It was abit odd. Opening the envelope, Harry quickly realized that
his brother had pulled one of his moves. He'd tested out and told no one.
"Good job. Go show mum and dad."
Harry hugged the boy tightly before he rushed off. Harry was very proud of his
parents when they didn't go crazy. They didn't want the others to know yet.
Thomas was a lot smarter then he let on and Harry was so proud of him.
"Students lets get this over with. It's a free day for all those not taking
exams. Exams start in 30 minutes, dismissed."
Harry sat back down wondering how in the hell they were going to pull this one
off. Thomas spending the day with his kids and missing from exams would be a
big tip off.
***
Harry sat with Gibbs as Severus over saw exams. He was check over the accounts
and quickly realized that the amounts were increasing. Thinking he had missed
something he went back over the paperwork and realized that there were several
investments still turning profit.
He then had a brilliant idea and wrote it out. Two of the investment deals he
was going to put into another account for Helena and Thomas to they didn't have
to worry about money. He was sure Draco and Ginny would be ok with it as soon
as he showed them why. He also wanted to sign the manor over, it would be their
home now.
As lunch rolled around, the 5th and 7th years got up for lunch as his crew
continued to work under a bubble. Severus was giving theirs like he had given
his. They would be totally done by dinner. Completely and totally burnt.
"Helena and Emilie have finished." Gibbs prompted at 3 that afternoon
Harry looked up from his research and saw both girls with their heads down on
their desks. They had their eyes closed, resting their exhausted brains. Over
her head Emilie signed coffee and Harry shook his head, she was his daughter
there was no way he could deny that.
Ginny, Luca, and Draco finished up just over an hour later. Harry had coffee
ready for them shaking his head and they too rested their heads on their desks.
"There's an hour till dinner. 2 until practicals. Harry, Severus help me grade
these. I won't tell if you won't. I need the results now." Gibbs laughed
Harry picked up Helena and Luca's thinking he would handle those the best. As
it turned out all they had to do was cast a spell.
"This is a lot easier then I thought it would be." Harry laughed as the score
appeared on the exam.
Gibbs laughed as he graded Draco and Ginny's. Severus got Emilie's and he
looked like he couldn't believe what he was seeing. But this wasn't over yet,
they were at the halfway point.
Deciding just to get it over with, Gibbs quickly did the practicals before
dinner. Harry was very proud of them all no matter what.
"Go rest. Dinner is shortly."
They looked at him like he was crazy. They weren't going anywhere except to
their house table. Harry watched as Gibbs sat grinning as he folded results and
wrote names on the outside. Harry was nervous all over again as he went to hand
out headache cures.
"He's already graded then hasn't he?" Draco asked as he took the potion
"We did yes. Dad got spell happy and their nearly done with the rest. I haven't
looked at results. The headache after is killer I remember. Would you like a
bubble?"
They all nodded and cast the bubble before returning to his seat. He wasn't
going to be able to eat until he knew the exam results. He urged the students
to hurry up silently, this was killing him.
When the hall was filled along with plates, Harry took down the privacy bubble
and stood. The students went quiet as Severus sat back and Gibbs handed Harry a
stack of results.
"Alright then. When I call your name please come forward. It seems dad went
spell happy and all the exams have been graded."
Harry passed out results and watched the students either do happy dances or
sulk in disappoint. Then he reached the 5 he was most worried about.
"Now I am going to sit here and wait because I think I'm just about as nervous
as you lot are."
He watched as everyone opened their results, read them over and passed them.
Thomas stepped up behind Helena and handed over his, grinning like a loon.
"This you could've told me!"
"You pulled a Harry?!" Ginny laughed "Oh wow, you really did pull a Harry.
These are almost as high as his. Good job. Harry have you arranged it?"
"I have. June 11 to the 30th. The villas are on the same estate. Each have a
privet pool. Luca. Thomas."
Harry tossed the boys a set of keys each. Then he motioned the girls forward
and handed them each an envelope.
"Now, go eat because I think Wilbur set something up for you lot."
Emilie and Helena went back to the table doing happy dances, everyone else just
followed. Harry shook his head. He couldn't believe that he was sending kids to
Greece on an unsupervised vacation. But he trusted his daughter and had no
doubt that they would spend a lot of time together. The privet helicopter he'd
arranged wouldn't hurt either.
*******
On June 1st, Harry watched as the train pulled out of the station. It had been
a great school year. The board had contacted him asking about exam scores and
requested a meeting. Things were changing again and Harry hoped it went in his
favor. All he could really do was take his family home and see how everything
went.
Then Dumbledore popped I to his head. Nothing had happened in quite some time.
For some reason he knew the summer was going to be hell. Little did he know
that he was right.
*****Holy shit! I finished it! I have NEVER completed a story before! Ok, Im
done now.*****
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