Lucius stopped to speak with Draco in Slytherin before he headed for Severus. He knew Harry's fear was not going away any time soon but there were things he could do to help. Including to rein Severus in. He shared Severus' anxiousness to bond with their little love and take him to bed. But terrifying the child even more was not helping them. Lucius hated the look of fear in Harry's eyes all the time. His words that morning had stung badly. He wanted to convince Harry he cared. But Severus was sabotaging that. And Lucius needed to knock some sense into his mate.
Lucius kissed Severus and pulled away. "Our little one has agreed to move in with me and to let Draco introduce him to the snakes."
Severus smiled. "I still say you and our little love need to move in here with me. The school knows we are engaged. I want you with me."
Lucius shook his head. "We promised him time. He is scared enough about our bonding Severus. And you really need to be gentler with him."
Seeing his mate was going to argue that, Lucius directed him into a chair. He told Severus about the fight Harry had with his house and the conversation that morning. Severus could see the pain in Lucius' face when he admitted that Harry thought he was just trying to ruin his life. Severus hated that. He was a cold man openly but he loved his mate dearly. And he hated that his own treatment of their young mate had caused Harry to doubt Lucius.
Severus sighed. "I can't help how attracted I am to the boy but I am sorry I have scared him from you. I will try and tone it down till we are bonded."
Lucius reached over and kissed him. "Thank you. You know when we are bonded he will be in our bed and he should start feeling a draw. Just be patient Sev."
Severus squeezed his hand. "I will do it for both of my mates. And I am happy the boy will go snake. As our husband he really does belong among them."
Shaking his head Lucius reminded him that Harry had agreed to meet with the Slytherins. He tended to think if Draco and his friends made Harry feel welcome he likely would. But just like being too intense was scaring Harry, trying to force him to become a snake was just going to push him further away. As they headed for Lucius' apartments, he reminded Severus Harry would be more inclined to go snake if he knew it was his choice. Lucius agreed with Severus especially after the fight with the lions that Harry would be better a snake but they needed to give the child some time.
They came into the apartments and Lucius looked into the spare bedroom and found Harry sitting on the end of his bed looking lost. The elves had brought his things and unpacked what he needed but he sat there.
Lucius watched for a moment before Harry looked up, and then spoke. "Sev has come for a visit little one. Would you come eat lunch with us and talk?"
Harry reluctantly stood and came towards him. "I guess."
Lucius felt Harry draw back as he saw Severus even if he had been told. "It's okay little one. Remember I told you that Severus and I both love and care about you."
Severus came to his side and Harry tried to draw away but Severus reached out for him. He did pull Harry in for a kiss but he was much gentler then before and as soon as Harry tried to draw away from him he let go. He aw the emotions dancing in Harry's eyes but not the fear of last time.
Severus gently ran a hand down his face. "I am sorry for scaring you before little one. I didn't mean to. I sometimes forget you are new to this."
Lucius saw Harry was not sure how he was supposed to respond. "How about we sit down and have a bit of lunch? You have not eaten at all today."
Harry looked quire relieved by the prospect and while he was still pretty quiet except when asked a question he was not shaking any more. Lucius informed him he had spoken to Draco and his son was expecting Harry after dinner in the dungeons to meet with his friend.
Severus spoke up. "I want to assure you Lucius was right. We won't ask this of you. It is your choice whether you turn snake with Draco or you remain a lion."
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Harry had no idea what he was doing here. He had only been in Slytherin since second year when he took the polyjuice potion. Lucius had walked him only to the stairs and when he got to the doorway to Slytherin he nearly turned around to flee. He was not sure why he was doing this. So most of the lions were prats. He was counting on the snakes not killing him because he was about to marry their head of house? He knew the ones there had been serious threats about their Death Eater leanings were gone but he was still a lion walking into the snake pit.
He was turning to leave when Draco appeared in the doorway. "We were wondering if you would have the nerve. It seems some lions have courage."
Harry took a deep breath and walked into the sitting room where Crabbe, Goyle, Blaise and Pansy waited. "I am not sure why I came obviously....."
Blaise spoke up. "Obviously the lions have once again shown they have loyalty of rocks. So we hear you may have come to your senses about being a snake. Cool."
Surprised that the others seemed to agree with Blaise and even Draco seemed to be smiling a bit at him Harry realized he was not about to be hexed by any of them he sunk down into a chair across from them. He had absolutely no idea what to expect from them but they seemed to be more welcoming them his own house. He was a bit uncomfortable at first but he had to admit he felt more comfortable then he had been the last time he had been back in Gryffindor.
Draco looked at him before he left. "So are you becoming a snake or what?"
