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Chapter 3
When Severus Snape walked into the Great Hall the next morning, he could tell something was wrong. The students, who were normally loud and shouting about their inane gossip, were quiet, voices a hushes whisper. All eyes in the hall are directed towards the Slytherin table. Casting his own gaze in that direction Severus has to keep the surprise and concern off his face. Most of the Slytherin students have their eyes down and aren't speaking. Those who have their eyes up are trying hard not to look at the group of five boys sitting at the end of the table.
Walking over in that direction, Severus observes the mostly sleeping boy. Blaise is between the twins, all three resting against each other, eyes closed and breathing deep. Draco and Harry are seated beside them, the dark haired elf hunched forwards with his arms tightly holding onto the blonde Veela, who appears to be deeply asleep. All five boys are pale with dark purple smudges under their eyes.
Heading over to the boys Severus leans down next to Harry and places a hand gently on the boys arm. Harry jerks at the touch, a low growl escaping him.
"Mr Potter, would you please explain why all feel the need to be asleep in the Great Hall?" He asks quietly. Harry eyes him calculatingly before shifting Draco over to lean against George. George stirs when he feels the weight against his other side, lifting his head he cracks his eyes open and looks down at the blonde before simply wrapping an arm around him and going back to dozing. Harry releases Draco but the blonde panics and grabs a hold of the other boy's sleeve. Severus watches as Harry leans over and whispers something in Draco's ear before brushing a kiss across the Veela's forehead. Draco lets go and curls up closer to George.
Harry stands up and follows his potions master to a secluded corner at the front of the hall, hundreds of eyes following their movements.
"Well?" Severus asks, after casting a Muffilato.
"Draco was attacked last night. By Theodore Nott, we have him tied up in his dorm. He tied Draco up and he was going to…" Harry breaks off breathing deeply "We went back to bed but Dray kept waking up because of nightmare, Blaise had hit his head and he kept throwing up. When he finished and we all started to go to sleep, Dray's Veela magic acted up again" Severus winced, he'd seen his godson when he was on a magic overload.
Surveying the exhaustion lining the boy's face Severus softens and places a gentle hand on Harry's shoulder.
"All right, come with me. I'll deal with Nott" Leading Harry back over to the table Severus watches as Harry wakes up the others before simply picking up Draco.
"You lot are in no condition to go to classes" Severus says quietly, ordering the group to follow him out of the Great Hall.
Back down in the Dungeons, Severus takes them to his private rooms. Closing the door behind them he leads them to a separate room. Charming the bed in the room to expand he tells them to climb in. The boys do so without complaint.
Looking through his potions cabinet he comes back with 5 doses of Dreamless Sleep Draught. Passing them out to the boys, he makes sure they swallow it all. It takes less than 3 seconds for the boys to all find a comfortable position and fall into a restful sleep. Leaving the room he closes the door behind him, casting a charm to alert him any one wakes.
Draco wakes up cocooned in warmth, arms wrapped around him and a heart beating under his head. The bone deep exhaustion he had felt before had receded slightly, though his eyes still felt heavy and tired. Wiping a hand over his eyes he moves himself up, struggling with the arms wrapped around him. Once sitting up he smiles softly down at Harry and runs his hand through dark hair. Harry sighs in his sleep, cuddling closer to his mate.
The door opening startles him, looking over in that direction he sees his godfather walking in carrying a jug of water. Nodding to Draco he sets the jug on the night stand before conjuring a seat for himself beside the bed.
"How are you feeling?" he asks the blonde softly. Draco's gaze flits to Harry before looking back at his professor.
"I'm alright. Tired. Scared" the Veela says softly. Nodding Severus pours a drink for both himself and his godson.
"As to be expected" then with an inclination of his head towards the other four boys on the bed, he raises his eyebrows. Draco blushes deeply.
"I know it's weird but Blaise is my best friend and the twins are cool, probably the only Wesley's I can stand."
"What about Potter?" Severus asks, curious as to the answer.
"I don't know. He makes me feel safe for some reason; I like being around him and touching him and him touching me. And I know everyone thinks I hate him, but I really don't I was just angry because he turned me down and I'm a jealous spoilt brat and don't like not getting what I want" Draco finishes with a pout. Snape shakes his head fondly at his godson.
"Yes, so I am aware" he drawls. Draco flushes and then starts when the arms around his waist tighten, almost crushing his middle. Placing both his hands on Harry's arm he squeezes the limb gently.
"Harry?" attempting to turn his upper body to see the other males face he grimaces at the uncomfortable position before gasping in shock as Harry bolts upright.
Harry growls as his eyes scan the room. Holding Draco protectively to his chest he looks for threats. His mate and the three others on the bed are his to protect. Snarling at the man seated at the foot of his bed he tries to determine if he is a threat or not.
A calming hand runs down his cheek, cupping the side of his face. Turning his head, he nuzzles the smooth skin, never taking his eyes off the man.
"Harry? It's okay. It's just professor Snape. He's not going to hurt us" Draco's velvety voice washes over him, allowing sensible thought to return. Glancing apologetically at the Potions Master he turns back to Draco. Gently forcing the blonde onto his back he runs his hands through soft hair and over each limb and torso. Checking to make sure his mate is unarmed and in one piece.
"Harry I'm fine" Draco reassures, reaching up and wrapping his arms around the dark haired male. Sitting up Harry pulls the blonde into his lap, the movement causing one of the twins to awaken. Groaning Fred untangles his arm from around Blaise's waist and rubs his eyes. As though sensing his twin's awareness, George shifts, slowly sitting up and stretching.
"Merlin, I'm starving" he groans.
"Dinner is about to start" Snape interrupts. Eyes snapping to the professor George and Fred grin.
"Were you watching us sleep?" Fred asks with a grin.
"I think you were" George supplies
"That's very creepy"
"And kind of perverted" The twins grin as Snape shakes his head, rubbing his eyes.
"Why I ever thought putting you two in my house would be a good idea is beyond me" he mutters before standing.
"Wake Mr Zabini, make yourselves presentable and come to the great hall for dinner" he orders before exiting the room, robes swishing behind him.
As the twins wake Blaise, Harry climbs out of bed and pulls Draco with him. Casting mouth cleaning and freshening charms on them both he cradles Draco in the circle of his arms.
No one will ever touch him again, he swears to himself.
When the other three are ready they leave the rooms and head to the Great Hall. Upon entering they are all aware of the whispering and thousand pairs of eyes trained on them. Holding Draco close to his side and glaring threateningly Harry moves them all over to the Slytherin table once seating he positions the blonde in his lap. Piling their plates they dig in.
Across the hall at the Gryffindore table Ron, Hermione and Ginny are glaring at the group of five. Looking up Draco catches their glares. Locking gazes with each of them he smiles before poking his tongue out at them. Catching the expression and childish gesture Harry follows his mates gaze and laughs loudly at the affronted looks on the faces of his former friends. Ginny's face flushes an unattractive bright red as her glare intensifies. Turning Draco in his lap he pulls the blonde into a bruising kiss.
Draco gives a muffled gasp, mouth opening under his. They separate a few moments later to most of the Great Hall gawking at them. Blushing bright red Draco turns his face and hides it in Harry's neck.
"I hate you" he mutters, mortified. Chuckling Harry rest his chin on Draco's head.
"No you don't. You love me" Harry teases him.
"Maybe" Draco teases back, burying his face in Harry's neck again. A wave of happiness flows through Harry. Grinning like a tool he presses a kiss to Draco's forehead.
A/N: I am so sorry this took forever for me to update. I'm thinking of starting another story, leave a review with which one you would like to read.
Draco/Harry/Blaise: Harry is different after the war and Hermione and Ron drop him. Luckily Draco & Blaise are there to pick up the pieces.
Draco/Charlie: Draco is dating Harry but when Harry cheats on him with his best friend Blaise he runs away. To Romania. With a large, red haired Dragon Tamer.
Draco/Twins: Tom Riddle and Harry rule their own part of the wizarding world. Two of their lieutenants, Fred & George Weasley, stumble across an ethereal blonde who may be more than he seems.