Harry was cursing his luck he was running late to Potions of all classes. When he heard a commotion in the dungeons he had a strong urge to find out what it was. What he saw was seventh years trying to rape Draco Malfoy. His wand was out and the boys down before he knew it. He walked over to Draco ignoring the noise behind him. He redressed Draco and rubbed his back as he cried.
"Potter!" Severus Snape approached, everyone noted he was being cautious. "Potter, look at me." Harry looked up blinking. It was common knowledge that he didn't talk. "I was wondering if you would give me Malfoy." Harry shook his head. "I didn't think so. I'm going to cast a Feather Light Charm on him and I want you to pick him up and follow me."
Harry was soon walking after his professor he was feeling extremely over protective of the older boy in his arms. They were soon in the Potions classroom. Harry looked around and found a closet . When in doubt revert back to old habits. He shut the two of them inside the darkness as Snape yelled for order and sent a Patronus off to Lucius.
Lucius was working as the new History teacher , they just switched classrooms on Binn who had yet to notice, to come and check on the two of them.
Harry wanted to talk he really did. He wanted to tell Draco that it was okay now and that he could cry but he couldn't. So he just held him and rubbed his back. The door to the closet opened and he pointed his wand.
"I'm not here to fight." Lucius said kneeling down. "Come out of there." Harry shook his head and went back to rubbing Draco's back. "Draco must be awfully cold in that closet, Mr. Potter." Lucius coaxed he could just see the wheels turning in the boys head. "Why don't you bring him up to my rooms and we can get him so Choco laced with Calming Drought?" Harry came out of the closet nodding. "Okay, this way. stay close now."
Harry followed carrying Draco who wouldn't let go of his robes with him.
Lucius was smiling to himself as they went. He'd had strange feelings since he first met Harry Potter last year. He glanced at the 13 year old at his side. He wanted to reach out and touch him. Pat his head or something but he was getting a feeling that that was taboo right now. Something was telling him his little mate was hurt and hiding it.
Draco was resting on the sofa. Harry was sitting next to him. Lucius handed him a cup of Choco.
"Mr. Potter,..." Lucius cursed himself. "Harry, " the boy looked at him. " Do you know what a Veela is?" Harry nodded and sipped, "Do you know about Veela mates?" Harry nodded, "I see that makes this a lot easier. I am a Dom Veela and you are my Sub mate. That's why you are feeling so over protective of Draco at the moment." Harry nodded and patted his heart. "You feel it?" Harry nodded. "Since last year perhaps?" Harry nodded, "As I have. "Lucius sighed, "I wish I could hear your voice, Harry. It would make this conversation a lot easier. "
Harry shook his head again. He set his coco down and stood up. He ran his fingers through Lucius' hair.
"Do you like my hair?" Harry nodded, he liked long hair. "That's good. " he was standing still and trying not to move. He didn't want to spook his mate. A knock sounded. Then a few more finally the Entrance opened and Severus entered with Remus Lupin the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. Remus looked murderous. "Harry, someone is here to see you." Harry just kept running fingers through Lucius' hair. "Harry?"
"Touch his shoulder." Remus growled, "I want an explanation."
Lucius touched Harry's shoulder. Harry blinked and looked up. He quickly backed off only to find Severus and Remus. He instantly was back on the sofa protecting Draco.
"I am a veela and Harry is my mate." Lucius said to Remus as he removed Harry from Draco's side and sat him in a chair. He handed him his Coco. Then looked at the men. He walked over and lowered his voice."I feel as if he is hurt and hiding it. I have observed that his hands are shaking. Yet, he is not scared or nervous in the slightest. Something is wrong with him. On top of that I think he has hearing loss . I've noticed in class he'll focus really hard on the way my lips move when I say words or he'll zone out and start reading instead. "
"I've noticed both in Potions." Severus confirmed. " I was going to confront him about it. "
"We have to do something." Remus said, he was going to go along with this only because Moony could smell the truth. "That coupled with his inability to talk screams abuse..." he felt a tug at his sleeve. He looked down and smiled , "Yes, Harry?" Harry tugged again. "What's wrong?" Harry tugged again."I don't understand." Remus sighed, Harry tugged again."Do you have a question regarding Defense?" Harry shook his head and pulled again, "Then I don't understand." Harry jerked roughly this time moving. Remus went with him over to the window. He noted Harry's coco on a stool next to it. Harry pointed. "Lucius, Severus please keep Harry inside until I come back!"
With that Remus ran out of the room. Harry jerked on Lucius' sleeve. Lucius smiled at the boy with love in his eyes.
"Yes, Harry?" Harry mimicked drawing in the air. "Of course I will summon you some paper and crayons. "
Harry contently drew as Severus and Lucius sat talking. He couldn't hear them that well anyway. Finally, he finished. They had been asking what was wrong with Remus.
He showed them.
"That's Black." Severus said, in awe."Black as he was at 20 anyway. " he studied the picture. "He turned into the Grim. Dammit, he animagus! Lupin knows and didn't tell Albus...Potter and Pettigrew too!" Severus was gaping. "How do you know this?" Harry set that picture down and showed them the one behind it. "What a cute baby is that you?" Harry nodded, "The Stag is...Potter?" Harry nodded, "The rat is obviously Pettigrew. The Lily is obviously Lily. "He smirked, "You see your life in pictures. I understand though. They came over to your house a lot when you were a baby and you saw them transform." Harry nodded again. He set the picture down. He had more but Remus came in pulling a big black dog. Harry discarded the pictures to go hug it. "We were in the middle of Harry telling us something. Come over here so he can finish."
The three listened.
Harry picked the pictures up.
"That's James." Remus said, "He's laying dead ...the night of the attack. " Harry nodded. He lay the picture down. "Lily obviously. Harry's in the crib..."
"That's a goat not a snake standing over her." Lucius cut in. "The Dark Lord would be a Snake ." Harry blinked, he'd never seen the man so why would they know he was a snake. " A Goat would indicate Albus..."
"Kill!" Severus growled, "Kill! I'LL KILL HIM!" he was shaking with rage . Harry began shaking. Severus noticed and calmed down. "Not you, Harry. Not you. I'm not mad at you. I'm mad at Ablus because he killed Lily after I begged him to spare her. That's what you're trying to tell us isn't it?"
Harry nodded again. He moved on.
"I am not a bat." Severus gave an annoyed look. Harry nodded. "Yes, I did come that night. But I don't recall taking you?"
Harry moved on. The dog barked.
"Sirius showed up as well?" Remus blinked. "Of course they got into an argument."
Harry shook his head and moved on.
"We seem to be talking ." Severus frowned the dog's head was cocked to one side. "I don't recall."
The next one.
"Now we're leaving with you."
Next.
"Albus stops all of you." Lucius said as if in awe. "That's probably an Oblivate. " Harry nodded. "So Severus and Black were going to take you but Albus stopped them and Oblivated them then took you to you relatives house?"
Next.
"That's obviously Hagrid. " Remus chuckled, "and Sirius is handing over his bike and Harry. So Hagrid took Harry."
Next.
"Minerva and Albus are waiting at the house." Severus growled,
Next.
"They left you on the doorstep and left?!" Lucius was seeing red." Harry please go to Lupin for comfort. I'm about to get very mad."
"Agreed." Severus growled.
"I don't think I'm much better." Remus growled. He was shaking madly and the dog was growling. "Is killing the old Goat still an option."
Harry was sitting with Draco the next day at the breakfast table in Lucius' rooms. He'd made waffles and was making sure Draco ate until he was satisfied. The three men and dog were eating as well.
"Harry-love." Lucius scooped him up and sat with him in his lap. "You need to eat too. Not just our child." Draco made a noise in his throat at that. He gagged when Lucius began feeding Harry. "You should get to taste your amazing food yourself. "
Harry took a tentative bite. They were right it was good. He chewed for awhile before swallowing. Instantly another bite was at his lips. He ate it. That continued until Harry shook his head and pushed the food away.
"Do you need a stomach soother?" Lucius asked in concern?" Harry nodded and took it. "Now it's Saturday. It's also time for Draco's check up with his Healer. I would like to take you to get a check up as well. "
Harry shook his head.
"It's okay, it doesn't hurt." Draco said grumpily . "I just had plans today. That's why I'm upset."
Harry silently protested the whole way to St. Mungos.