A.N Here is the next chapter of this story, which has now become an M! I hope you enjoy the new chapter XD Also a few people have asked about the pronunciation of Mikhail, its Mik-hail, its a Gaelic name.
Last Time
"Are you embarrassed?" Harry grinned wrapping his arms around Mikhail's neck.
"Of course not," Mikhail huffed brushing his lips sensuously along Harry's cheek in a slow drag before brushing their lips together feather light.
"Of course not, I believe you," Harry nodded lightly.
"How long before you need to get back to get ready for tonight?" Mikhail asked between kisses, his grey eyes boring into Harry's.
"Ten minutes," Harry sighed glancing at his watch over Mikhail's shoulder.
"Guess I'll have to make the most of it then before I have to give you back for a couple of hours," Mikhail smirked before crushing their lips together.
Chapter ten
"We'll go and sit down," Hermione smiled as they walked up to the restaurant doors and saw Mikhail waiting outside. Smiling gratefully at his friends as they smiled at Mikhail and disappeared into the restaurant Harry stopped just in front of his older partner.
"Is everything alright?" Harry asked concerned seeing the look on Mikhail's face. Letting out a deep breath Mikhail wrapped his arm around Harry's waist and tugged him forwards to kiss him firmly and deeply enough that Harry's mind short circuited straight away and he was left humming happily into Mikhail's mouth as he threw his arms around his neck.
"All I could think about was the fact that you were in that school, away from me, with people that Dumbledore…" Mikhail gritted his teeth.
"Mikhail," Harry sighed stroking his hand over a tightly clenched jaw. "We have done everything that we can to ensure that nothing happens, I'm taking potions that stop everything but amortentia, Hermione is looking up spells that will identify if there is anything in my food, the imperio curse doesn't work on me, we have the necklaces and I go nowhere alone, and even if someone manages to duel their way passed my defences the others are bloody scary in their own rights,"
"I know that, but I just hate that you are so far from me and in danger," Mikhail shook his head. Biting his lip Harry considered what he was about to suggest. It was a huge step forwards and Mikhail could very well say no, but…he wanted it and it might make Mikhail feel better.
"I'm not allowed to stay away from the castle often, but well, tonight maybe, if you wanted, we could stay at one of my houses for the night, together, just to sleep! But…" Harry winced as his rambling became even worse rubbing a frustrated hand through his hair as he huffed and looked away. Strong fingers gripped his chin and turned him back to look into serious grey eyes.
"Are you saying you would like for me to stay at one for your houses tonight, sharing a bed?" Mikhail asked, his tone giving nothing away.
"I'm sorry I shouldn't have suggested that I don't know what I was thinking," Harry cringed mortified, Merlin Mikhail was going to think he was forward or a slut or something.
"Harry, if you really want to I would love…I would really like that, but I don't want you to feel we have to," Mikhail started smiling a little making something in Harry relax. Maybe he was a slight drama queen.
"I'd like it too, I just didn't want you thinking I was forward or something," Harry chuckled nuzzling into Mikhail a little.
"It would be nice being able to go to sleep holding you wake up with you," Mikhail smiled bowing his head a little to place kisses down his cheek till Harry smiled and lifted his head to press their lips together.
"That sounds an amazing way to end the day and start it," Harry grinned when they parted. "Come on, the sooner we get in, the sooner we finish supper and the sooner we can leave," Harry gently nudged Mikhail when he started chuckling a little at Harry's eagerness.
After handing over their cloaks over to the matre de Mikhail's arm reclaimed Harry's waist and rolling his eyes Harry followed him over to the corner where the others were seated and chatting away, they all looked up and gave to couple variations a smiles, smirks and grins was they watched their approach.
"Harry," Nathanial smiled brightly standing and kissing Harry's cheek. "Thank you for inviting us,"
"You're welcome," Harry smiled warmly. He and Nathanial had ended up having a long talk the day after the Wizengamot meeting, nearly ten hours long, as Nathanial took Harry through all the different aspects of his department, the red tape and various loopholes he had managed to find, as well as the various people in the department. And they had talked a little about the baby, Mikhail and his and Harry's courting. They got on very well and Samuel had popped his head in every now and then smiling ruefully when he realised they had gone from talking about the Department of Children's welfare to just chatting away. Nathanial was someone he could be a good friend with, and he was someone with a Slytherin mate as well.
"Mikhail, good to see you again," Samuel smiled reaching out to shake Mikhail's hand.
"Harry," Gregory beamed taking Harry's hands before kissing his cheek.
"Hey Gregory," Harry smiled at the enthusiastic man.
"It is wonderful to see the three of you again," Dante smiled slightly shaking Harry's hand and then Mikhail's.
"You two are so wonderful together," Nessa smiled brightly between the two of them making Harry blush as Nathanial nodded in agreement.
"Leave them alone, poor Harry's going to burn up," Amelia chuckled. Rolling his eyes playfully Harry slipped into the free seat beside Hermione and opposite Samuel, Mikhail claiming the seat next to him.
"I'm going to ignore you all," Harry huffed.
"Ignore them Harry," Gregory reached over to pat Harry's hand. Harry gave Hermione a gentle shove as she carried on giggling.
"Hermione and Ron were just telling us that you have been busy meeting Harry's family," Marcus said once they were all settled and wince had been placed on the table, none alcoholic for Nathanial and Samuel who was keeping his husband company in not being allowed to drink.
"Yes, it was a slightly traumatising experience," Mikhail snorted making Harry, Hermione and Ron laugh.
"He's over half way through them all," Harry told the other amused.
"The worst is over, mum's just likely to fuss over Harry growing up too quickly and being to young to be being courted, dad will just smile and wish you the best of luck," Ron reassured Mikhail, finally taking pity on him.
"And Blaise is taking this well?" Dante asked.
"Blaise has been been really good about it all actually," Harry smiled.
"He's being very supportive. And he and Harry seem to be getting on quite well," Mikhail looked at Harry who nodded.
"I think that's mainly because Harry showed him where the school kitchens are," Hermione snickered.
"Yes, Blaise may be about twenty stone heavier when you see him for Yule than when he left," Harry said seriously before grinning when Mikhail snorted.
"That boy has a hollow leg and a vanishing charm on his stomach," Dante shook his head fondly. It was very clear that Dante was extremely fond of his godson, and Blaise of him.
"I think he and Ron have sent up competition as to who can eat more when we have meals together," Hermione sighed.
"Meals together, in the kitchens?" Amelia asked curiously.
"There as well, but Harry decided that he was going to eat with Blaise last night as his friends are in the hospital ward for a mispronounced charm, so he just went and sat down at the Slytherin table leaving us to follow. I thought the Bloody Baron was about to have a heart attack, never mind Dumbledore and the staff and the students," Hermione's smirk was purely wicked as she clearly remembered.
"You did what?" Mikhail asked amused.
"Well I didn't want Blaise sitting there alone, so I thought I would sit with him," Harry shrugged. "It was completely worth it to see Dumbledore's face," Harry said before wincing when he saw the expression that crossed Mikhail's face. Hermione cleared her throat a little catching the look, a tightening in her own eyes while Ron clenched his hands on top of the table.
"Is everything alright?" Samuel frowned looking across the four of them concerned.
"Everything is fine," Harry said quickly.
"Harry…" Mikhail started to say but Harry's look stopped him.
"Is something wrong?" Dante asked sharply looking between Harry and Mikhail.
"Its just a slight problem that is being dealt with," Harry said diplomatically, though it was ruined by Mikhail and Hermione's similtaneous snorts.
"Has something happened?" Amelia asked slowly, clearly concerned. Harry looked over the group who were all looking concerned in their own ways, Gregory especially was looking worried as he looked at Harry with his warm brown eyes.
"I found out that Dumbledore's desperation to get me back under control have gone even further than even we expected. I found out from a source that Dumbledore has made plans to try and ensure the break up of mine and Mikhail's relationship," Harry sighed reaching to take Mikhail's hand being able to feel the tension radiating from his partner never mind see it.
"But…that means you have to not sleep with anyone," Marcus frowned.
"Except Dumbledore has…encouraged those that he has hired to use as much force as they think is necessary," Mikhail gritted out. Harry tightened his hand on Mikhail's as he started trembling faintly, anger clear in almost every angle of his face.
"You mean…you're talking about…" Nathanial gasped covering his mouth.
"Potions, spells, force, yes," Harry nodded, partly consciously, partly unconsciously leaning closer to Mikhail. He quickly placed his arm over Harry's shoulders tugging him closer so Harry's back was resting against his chest.
"That's…you're serious?!" Amelia was pale was she pressed a shaking hand to her chest.
"Dumbledore is deranged! You're one of his students!" Nessa choked out shaking her head.
"Harry has never been one of Dumbledore's students. Dumbledore wanted Harry to be his weapon that would help him destroy V…Voldemort and then he would be able to take the credit for training Harry and being his 'mentor'," Hermione rolled her eyes.
"You…you can't be safe in Hogwarts!" Gregory stammered reaching a shaky hand to his wine glass and taking a deep gulp of the wine.
"We think that its highly likely some of them will be in Hogwarts, students. But Harry would never be allowed to leave the country to another school, even with his seats the ministry aren't going to let him leave," Ron answered.
"But you're stuck in a school with a man who is encouraging people to…to…to rape you!" Samuel hissed.
"As much freedom as I have been able to gain, I am still limited by what I can do without either being in severe danger, risking alienating the ministry or the public themselves. Leaving Hogwarts would put the public into uproar and we can't afford that right now," Harry sighed pressing closer into Mikhail's chest.
"What do you mean?" Amelia frowned.
"A good chunk of my freedom of movement rests on the popularity I have with the public. Dumbledore can't make things difficult for me when I am in the publics good books, that's why he hasn't risked more arguments. If I fall out of favour then he will be able to make things more difficult for me, and have the Ministry's support," Harry explained.
"So you have to stay, in danger?!" Gregory said angrily.
"We've done everything that we can to ensure nothing happens. Harry's taken potions to negate nearly all potions, we have found some charms that will check his food and drink, he doesn't eat or drink anything given to him by others. Mind controlling spells don't work on him. He doesn't go anywhere alone, and as assistant estate managers myself and Ron have reason to go anywhere he does so if Dumbledore summons him we can go with him. And we have numerous other safety measures in place. Not to mention that Harry's a brilliant dueller, knows endless defensive and offensive spells and he knows Hogwarts better than everyone besides Dumbledore himself," Hermione assured them.
"This is ridiculous, he can't be allowed to get away with this!" Dante spat angrily.
"He won't, we're not planning on sitting back and just letting things happen. We will get proof and when the time is right we will make our move," Ron smirked.
"But you have to wait to make it?" Marcus frowned.
"We're binding our time, while watching our backs. Plus we have the fact that Dumbledore severely underestimates us, even now when we have shown one of our hands, because he still sees us as pawns and not as playing our own board," Hermione's eyes glinted as she spoke.
"But you still have to wait," Nessa argued.
"For now," Harry shrugged.
"Do you have any suspicions at all as to who Dumbledore could have…gotten to do this?" Amelia asked.
"We know one, they are the one that warned us about what was going on. As for the others, we're watching closely to see for anyone giving an indication of being one of them," Hermione assured them seeing the worry on their faces.
"I'm not going to allow anyone to come between myself and Mikhail, especially not Dumbledore and his little plots," Harry said firmly and with steel to his tone as he placed his hand onto Mikhail's thigh and squeezed firmly.
"Hmm, I actually believe you, Lord Potter-Black," Dante smirked calming down slightly as his eyes intently scanned Harry's face and seeing the truth there.
"Mikhail's only getting rid of me if he doesn't want me anymore, and I intended to ensure that doesn't happen," Harry grinned tilting his head back to meet Mikhail's eyes. The older man shook his head, amusement replacing anger, growing feelings replacing fear. A warm finger was placed underneath his chin and tilted his head a little more before holding it in place as he bent down to press their lips together firmly.
Ron coughing loudly separated them just as Harry opened his mouth when Mikhail pressed his tongue along the seam of his lips. Blushing embarrassed Harry buried back into Mikhail's side as the table chuckled. Finally they turned their attention away from the matter, clearly deciding to let it rest, and focused on their starters which had sat waiting for them under warming or cooling charms.
The conversation until their desert was a light chatter, apparently Nessa had been at Hogwarts in the same year as Samuel so they were catching up, Nathanial and Harry were chatting away about about their plans for over yule - Harry of course throwing in allusions to Sirius. Mikhail was speaking with Dante, Amelia and Marcus about their estates and home businesses. Gregory, Hermione and Ron were discussing some of the law changes that had been made in the previous wizengamot meeting.
Harry was making his way through his hot chocolate fudge cake with cream when the conversation he had been wondering about came up. Their conversations had been mixed, Mikhail and Samuel had been chatting quietly about something while Harry listened amused as Hermione grilled an equally amused Nathanial over male pregnancy.
"So Harry, Mikhail has been telling us a little bit about the work you have been doing with werewolves," Gregory said quietly getting Harry's attention and everyone else's at the table. It seemed they had ignored the topic during the last meal on purpose, but now they were willing to bring it up again.
"Yes, we are setting up safe houses for werewolves so that they have somewhere to go, someone where they will get regular food and medical care, as well as a roof over their heads," Harry nodded.
"Mikhail told us what you said about the medical and physical side effects you explained," Dante said calmly, only him leaning forwards a little indicating how interested he was in the subject.
"Yes, we have managed to get them the potions that they need, and there are a few healers and researchers amongst the werewolves that accepted my offer, they are making good work towards improving the existing potions for werewolves, and on improving the healing techniques for after the change," Hermione nodded.
"Do you mind me asking what your numbers are, men, women, children?" Nessa asked softly.
"We have around about 145 now, 68 children, 46 men, 31 women," Ron reeled off as Hermione and Harry turned to look at him.
"Why so much more children?" Amelia frowned.
"Not all packs accepting our invitation of safety, but as Voldemort has started going around the packs trying to get them to join, or worse for them Greyback, they have started sending their children to get them to safety. Hopefully they will start accepting for themselves soon," Harry explained.
"Why would they send their children but not come themselves?" Gregory asked confused.
"They don't want to have to leave their land, the homes that they do have. Voldemort and Fenrir have been burning the homes of the wolf packs that have managed to get away from them. They send their children to keep them safe and hold out as long as they can, protecting it the best way they can," Harry finished his cake putting his fork down on his plate.
"So many children, are they…bitten?" Samuel asked.
"No, not all of them, about fifteen of the children with us are bitten, the rest are the children of werewolves," Ron shook his head.
"What's it like for them? Are they full werewolves?" Gregory leant forwards in his curiosity, something they could see in all of them.
"It can depend on the child, it shows up numerous different ways, its part of what they are researching right now, trying to figure out why some children have hardly any of the gene and why others have the full gene. Some become basically natural animagus with their wolf form, they feel the urge to transform on the full moon but don't have to and they always keep their mind naturally while they are in wolf form. Some of them show no were traits at all, except for night terrors on the night of the moon," Hermione told them.
"And there is no obvious link between the different children and how they manifest it? Or their parents?" Nathanial frowned.
"Nope, not that we can figure out, but then no real research has been put into it. The Ministry, witches and wizards aren't interested in it unless it is trying to pass laws to stop werewolves from reproducing, werewolves have tried to research it, but they are limited by simply trying to exist and survive, collecting the data has been exceedingly difficult considering werewolves can struggle to mix together when someone shows up unannounced, especially with how protective they are with their children," Hermione shook her head.
"How are you housing so many?" Amelia asked.
"We have them set up in one of Harry's homes, although we have run out of space now, we're having to open a second home up. The children to 16 years olds are in dorm setups of varying sizes, we have had to divide some of the larger rooms have been divided for the adults or couple to share," Ron answered. Mikhail ran his hand over the back of Harry's neck in a silent show of support.
"Thank you, for speaking to us about this," Marcus nodded after a few moments of silence.
"As we said, anyone that will listen to the truth and hear it," Hermione smiled.
"Are you ready?" Hermione asked Harry as they stepped outside, Ron and Mikhail right behind them.
"Actually," Harry bit his lip looking at Mikhail who smiled as he walked over.
"Where are you going?" Hermione smiled warmly.
"Black Castle," Harry said quietly.
"Behave, and be back by one for lunch or Dumbledore is likely to try and send out the search parties," Hermione said reaching out to hug Harry.
"Erm, what's going on?" Ron frowned confused.
"Never mind, come on we have to go and finish writing that article for Rita," Hermione giggled at the horrified look on Ron's face.
"But! I've been drinking, and its half eleven!" Ron whined.
"Have fun with that," Harry grinned as he wrapped his arms around Mikhail's waist. "Ready?" He asked.
"When you are," the older man nodded wrapping his arms around Harry's shoulders. Harry buried his face into the warmth of Mikhail's fur cloak, breathing in the musky, manly scent of his partner before he pictured where he wanted them to go and aparated out to the sound of Hermione teasing Ron.
As soon as they appeared in Black Castle Mikhail gripped Harry's messy black hair and tugged just enough for Harry to tilt his head back, only to groan hungrily was Mikhail slammed their mouths together holding Harry close to him, his hand holding him in place and at the right angle to achieve his goal, which was apparently to reduce the younger man to a melted, blissed out mass.
He clung tightly onto Mikhail's cloak with one hand, the other thrown over his shoulder as he was tugged along for the ride, kissing back, keeping up with Mikhail of best he could, but mainly absorbing the feelings running through his body as Mikhail completely and thoroughly dominated his mouth. His large, warm hands were resting either side of Harry's hips underneath his cloak and robes, the closest they had gotten.
Mikhail growled out slightly when Harry nipped at his bottom lip sharply before sucking hungrily on it. Quick hands unsnapped the fastening on his cloak and pushed his off his shoulders, Mikhail's fingers were slower undoing the buttons of Harry's robes before pushing them gratefully off Harry's shoulders and arms as well. Harry sighed out in lust and excitement as a shiver went through his body when Mikhail's hands brushed up his skin for the first time, stroking along his sides, around his rib cage, warm thumbs brushing over his nipples and circling them teasingly. Harry's breathing stuttered and he gasped as Mikhail's lips brushed down Harry's neck and over his collar bones, licking and nipping the skin, heightening the pleasure roaring through Harry's body.
Harry was barely aware of his own fingers desperately tugging open the fastenings on Mikhail's cloak and then his robes. He shoved them impatiently off of Mikhail's shoulders, going onto his tip toes as he ran his fingers over the defined, firm muscles of Mikhail's shoulders and back, feeling a thrill at the knowledge that went through him at the fact that this was his to touch and his alone.
Harry gasped into Mikhail's mouth when his lips were seized again, Mikhail grasped Harry's thighs and tugged them up making Harry throw his arms around Mikhail's neck and hold on tightly as Mikhail settled his legs around his waist. He groaned loudly and from the very back of his throat as Mikhail pressed him into the post of the bed behind them as his hands went down to cup Harry's bum.
"Ok?" Mikhail asked concerned, his lust filled grey eyes filled with a little concern as he scanned Harry's face for any sign that he didn't want this. Harry reached up and gripped Mikhail's hair tightly, also tightening his legs around Mikhail's waist.
"Please, don't stop!" Harry gasped starting to rock his hips tentatively against Mikhail's, and that it seemed was all the encouragement that Mikhail needed. He grabbed one of Harry's hands and guided it up to grip onto the post he was leaning against before he secured his hold on Harry's bum and hip and started gently thrusting their hips together in a rhythmic motion. Harry closed his eyes and dropped his head back as a moan bubbled out of him as the pleasure hummed through his veins, echoing along every never ending. Mikhail's lips were busy at his neck and jaw line as he rolled their hips together harder and harder, Harry absorbing the feeling of Mikhail's hard, and clearly large erection rubbing against his own, defined through their trousers.
Mewling with a particularly hard thrust caused Mikhail to nip at his chin indicating what he wanted from Harry, and when their eyes met Harry shuddered at the intense look in Mikhail's eyes as they seemed to scorch through his skin. He tightened his arms and legs around Mikhail shocked when he was yanked away from the post and Mikhail dropped them onto the bed, blanketing Harry's smaller body with his own. He groaned hungrily against Harry's throat as Harry tightened his legs around Mikhail's hips and slammed their hips together as his fingers dug tightly into the muscles of Mikhail's back.
He turned his face to press it into Mikhail's neck but Mikhail gripped his hair and tugged him back around so that he was looking into stormy grey as Mikhail pressed one hand beside his head, the other squeezing his hip as Mikhail thrust their hips together harder and faster. Suddenly presented with the sight of Mikhail's bare chest Harry was slightly distracted from the pleasure from his cock as he took in the beautiful sight of the sculpted expanse of dark muscled skin that almost made his mouth water. At the reminder to himself that he was allowed to touch he reached out his hand skimming his fingers over the sculpted abs and defined body, the feel of Mikhail's hot, sweaty skin underneath his fingers, the feel of the movement of muscle, getting to touch that amazing body, it heightened the amazing feelings rocking through his body and embarrassingly suddenly he arched his back as he exploded inside his trousers with a cry of Mikhail's name on his lips.
Mikhail stared down at the amazing sight that he was being privileged to, the sight of Harry with his head tilted back, his lips kissed a gorgeous red shade and looking even more fuller than they normally were, his pale skin was flushed an pink shade and his green eyes seemed greener and even more intense than normal - something Mikhail knew he would never get enough of seeing. Hearing his name spilling from those lips only heightened the roar in his ears as he watched, committing every second to his hips were thrusting hard and desperately against Harry's body that was becoming rapidly lazy beneath him. He gritted his teeth as sated green eyes flickered open and Harry reached up to tug him down sealing their lips together, sucking and nipping at Mikhail's bottom lip as he ran his hands around Mikhail's thrusting hips to grip his back was enough to send Mikhail over the edge.
"Are you ok?" Mikhail asked slightly hoarsely after a few moments, pushing himself up so Harry wasn't taking his weight.
"That was…wow," Harry smiled a little shyly up at him, though he was suddenly looking a little self conscious.
"That was amazing," Mikhail sighed muttering a cleaning charm on them both before leaning down to gently kiss Harry, trying to push his rapidly growing feelings for the amazing teen…no man underneath him. Dropping on his side next to Harry without breaking their kiss, they just enjoyed the lazy touches and soft kisses, the knowledge that they didn't have to hurry anywhere, that they weren't on a time limit or in public in one form or another was freeing for them both, and they enjoyed and made the most of it.
Harry blushed embarrassed as he had to tug away from Mikhail and quickly cover a yawn but Mikhail just let out one of his deep baritone chuckles, chastely kissing Harry's lips once before he shuffled to his feet ad reached out to tug Harry to his own.
"I'm sorry, its been a long day," Harry said feeling a little mortified.
"Its fine Harry, its late," Mikhail reassured him.
"Erm, I don't have anything you can sleep in," Harry frowned a little as the thought occurred to him.
"Do you feel comfortable with me sleeping in my boxers? Or I can keep my boxers on," Mikhail suggested.
"No!" Harry blushed at how quickly he said that. "I mean, no its fine, I don't mind you sleeping in your boxers,"
Mikhail sensing how flustered Harry was becoming turned his back when Harry pulled out a pair of sleep pants and stripped himself out of his own trousers before tying his hair back into a braid after finger combing it, Harry really did wreak havoc on his hair. Harry walking to the bed to tug down the covers alerted Mikhail to the fact that Harry had pulled on his light grey cotton sleep pants, so he padded his way over to the bed as well, fighting a smirk when he saw Harry looking at him out the corner of his eyes.
Harry watched a little breathless as Mikhail walked towards him, the powerful thighs he had felt underneath Mikhail's trousers before now suddenly on view to him, and boy what a view they were! It was enough to make him lightheaded, strongly muscled and covered with soft looking black hairs. Glancing up he met Mikhail's intense grey eyes and blushed as he realised he had been caught staring.
"If you look and blush at me like that we'll be getting ready for round two, and I have not had a recovery time like that since I was your age!" Mikhail warned him, only managing to make him blush even darker of course. He glared and pouted at Mikhail at the same time while the older man slipped into the bed.
"You're walking around in tight black boxers, you can't expect me not to look," Harry huffed crawling into the bed and tugging the blankets up. And then suddenly he was hit was a blast of unsurety, what was he supposed to do now? Would Mikhail want to cuddle or not, maybe he wanted Harry to stay on his own side of the bed. And even if he did want to cuddle how would he want to cuddle? Would he want to spoon, would he want Harry to cuddle into his side, lie half on his chest. He was suddenly embarrassingly aware that he had just had his first sexual encounter with anyone, and was about to share a bed with a male for the first time in his life who wasn't one of the Weasley boys, Neville or Remus and Siri.
"Harry?" Mikhail's concerned voice broke his mind from its panicked ramblings and he realised that in his panic he had tensed up tighter and stiller than someone hit with the body bind hex. "Harry are you alright? Did we go too fast? I can…I can put more clothes on or…" Mikhail's concerned stream was cut off when Harry relaxed a little and placed a nervous hand on his chest where he was sitting half propped up on an arm.
"I…I've never done this before. Its stupid but I don't know what to do now," Harry admitted, wishing a hole would open up and swallow him whole.
"Hey," Mikhail gentle voice stopped his second panic and he blinked when his lover dropped down to lie on the bed properly and opened his arm in indication of what he wanted. Nervously Harry shuffled closer to him and slowly rested his head on Mikhail's shoulder. He relaxed more when Mikhail showed no indication that he wasn't happy with this position, only throwing his leg over Harry's thighs and kissing his temple. "Thank you, for trusting me," he whispered softly just as the candles in the room began extinguishing at Harry's wave.
"Thank you, for making that amazing, and for wanting me despite of everything," Harry murmured suddenly feeling exhausted again.
"You're more than worth it, I hate being away from you," Mikhail sighed holding Harry tighter.
"Me too. Love you," Harry muttered making Mikhail tense shocked at the sleepy confession.
"I love you too," He breathed out amazed at hearing those heart stopping words from the person that had come to mean everything to him in three months.
"M'kay," Harry patted his chest before his breathing evened out indicating he had fallen asleep. Mikhail smiled amused, he was fairly sure Harry was going to freak out over that confession in the morning if he even remembered it.
The first thing Harry was aware of was the warm arms wrapped tightly around his waist, the second was the slightly annoying feeling of someone breathing against the back of his neck causing a slightly tickling feeling. For a second he was sure he hand nodded off in Neville bed again only to be mistaken for Luna in Neville's sleep, something that always embarrassed both of them, but then he breathed in a little deeper and was hit with a very, very familiar scent. And then it all came crashing back to him, the amazing experience they had shared when Harry had brought them straight to his bedroom, talk about Freudian slip, all the way to his mostly asleep confession.
"Sh, no panicking, too early," Mikhail's sleep voice and the pat to his stomach made him snort and stop tensing up.
"I'm not panicking, I'm mentally beating myself up," Harry replied dryly.
"Why?" Mikhail sounded a lot more awake and concerned now.
"Because I admitted to you that I loved you when I was about to start snoring, not really romantic," Harry sighed.
"Knowing you love me, that makes it perfect. You could have told me in the middle of the wizengamot and it would have been perfect. So, that means you really meant it?" Mikhail asked a little unsurely. Harry rolled over onto his back to look up into slightly sleep hazed grey eyes before smiling a little.
"I love you," Harry repeated, the smile that he got in return for his words was simply breath taking.
"I love you too," Mikhail beamed brushing Harry's fringe out his eyes.
"I did not see you coming," Harry shook his head smiling a little ruefully.
"You were not exactly planned," Mikhail chuckled lying back down so they were practically nose to nose. "I had intended never to court or bond again, I had sworn myself to a life of being single,"
"Why change your mind?" Harry asked softly.
"Until the bathroom, I merely planned to seduce you to my bed, maybe have a few weeks together. You were beautiful to me, you had a spark in you that attracted me. But then in the bathroom I saw it was a fire and an intensity that I had never seen before. You told me to chase you, and I realised I wanted to chase you, catch you and never let go," Mikhail smiled brushing his fingers along Harry's cheek.
"I told myself before that meal I was going to stay away from you, ignore the pull that I had felt when I saw you for the first time," Harry admitted.
"Looks like we both failed spectacularly," Mikhail smiled. "Thankfully,"
"I am thankful," Harry smiled warmly back leaning forwards to kiss Mikhail.
"Master Harry, Hilky is being serving breakfast," a small voice announced twenty minutes later making both of them look to see the neatly dressed house elf standing in front of the small table and chair set in front of the fireplace. She curtseied neatly before popping out, and when the smell of the breakfast hit them both realised how hungry they were.
"Merlin that's eleven o'clock already," Harry groaned blinking towards the clock on the mantle place.
"I have not slept in this late in years," Mikhail blinked double checking the clock himself.
"So I wore you out?" Harry smirked mischievously before laughing and diving for the edge of the bed when Mikhail pounced for him. He almost made it, only to be gripped around his waist and lifted back onto the bed and deposited on his back with Mikhail looming over him, both of them laughing contently.
Needless to say it was nearly twenty more minutes before they made it to their table, Harry supporting two new hickeys on his collar bones and both their lips kiss swollen again. They sighed contently as they tucked into the brunch that had been served and kept underneath heating charms, tea, juice and water provided on the table as well, the fire next to them working to keep them warm as they were only dressed in trousers, Mikhail having tugged his on over his boxers before coming to the table. Their chatter was light only now and then, mostly they were more than content to sit in the comfortable silence enjoying their meal, their ankles brushing where they were stretched out underneath the table.
Once they had finished Harry decided to be brave and do what he wanted, pulling his Gryffindor courage together he stood and tugged Mikhail over to the sofa in front of the fireplace and once he was seated ignored the space beside him choosing to curl up on Mikhail's lap resting his back against the arm of the sofa and his feet along the seat of the sofa. He was happy when this seemed to make Mikhail happy, his older lover wrapping an arm around his waist and resting his other arm on top of Harry's lap.
Harry sighed contently dropping his head into Mikhail's shoulder as they sat, Mikhail's finger running gently over the bracelet on Harry's wrist. Again they were both happy to sit quietly for a little while soaking up each others company.
"What are your plans for the rest of the day?" Harry asked lifting his head up.
"I have to go to the village my estate owns in Ireland," Mikhail sighed. "I need to do some checks of the wards around the properties. You?"
"We have to some duelling practise this afternoon, then we're have to go over some of my estate details," Harry grumbled a little.
"Are you still trying to sort out your estates?" Mikhail asked concerned.
"No, we pretty much have it figured out now, Sirius is still managing the Black estates, and he helped us figure out the Potter and Moran estates, its just getting used to managing them and keeping on track of everything. Though with Hermione and her organisational skills I have no chance of failing," Harry laughed.
"No, you don't with her at your side. The three of you are slightly scary together," Mikhail chuckled.
"You should see us with Neville, Ginny and Luna as well," Harry grinned. "Talking of…" Harry started playing with the fingers of Mikhail's hand where it was sitting in his lap nervously.
"Talking of?" Mikhail asked curiously.
"There are two things I wanted to ask you actually," Harry admitted.
"Ok," Mikhail said slowly wondering whether he should be worried or not.
"Would you and Blaise be interested in coming to spend Christmas eve and Christmas with us? I mean I'll understand if you don't because you know you and Blaise might want to spend it together and that and I won't be upset but…" Harry blinked rapidly as firm lips pressed to his, thankfully stopping the mad ramble he had gone into.
"I will ask Blaise, but I cannot see him not wanting to. And I definitely do. But will Sirius, Remus and Bill be ok with it?" Mikhail smiled.
"Well, it would be those three, Molly, Arthur, Percy, Fred, George, Charlie, Ron, Ginny, Kingsley and Moody," Harry smiled sheepishly making Mikhail blink stunned.
"Are you're sure they wouldn't mind?" Mikhail asked concerned.
"No, we're kind of the more the merrier," Harry chuckled lightly. "Me, Molly, Remus and Kings will be cooking the meal,"
"I'll speak to Blaise, but I can really not see it being a no, he likes you and the others, a large family yule sounds rather nice," Mikhail hummed kissing along Harry's jaw. "What was the other question?"
"We have a small party on Christmas eve, do you think the others from the Wizengamot group would be ok coming and meeting Sirius?" Harry asked.
"You want to invite them to a party with Sirius?" Mikhail blinked.
"It's a bad idea," Harry worried.
"No, no I think it's a very interesting idea, I'm just a little shocked that you would want to, especially for Sirius's safety," Mikhail said quickly.
"Well Bill can set up unidentifiable portkeys to take them to one of our lesser used properties. But I thought it would be a good chance to mix and little more, and I'd like them there," Harry shrugged.
"I think it's a good idea, although Amelia might spend most of the night stopping herself from grilling him about his trial and what happened, I think she is taking it a littler personally that he had such a sham for a trial, I think she has looked some of it up," Mikhail smiled.
"Good, I'll send out the invitations then," Harry snuggled his head back onto Mikhail's shoulder.
"You seem to get on well with Nathanial," Mikhail said after a little silence between them.
"Yes," Harry answered cautiously lifting his head to look at Mikhail concerned.
"I'm not jealous," Mikhail shook his head a little amused. "You just seemed to click quite easily at the meeting and then last night, and you really seemed to enjoy talking to him when you went to their home," Mikhail assured him.
"Oh, yes we did. He's the only other gay man that I know that isn't my partner, my efecto dads or guys my own age that are quite immature. It nice to be able to talk to someone else, and we have similar personalities. Plus he's been giving me hints on how to deal with a Slytherin partner," Harry smirked.
"You're learning to 'deal' with me huh?" Mikhail raised an eyebrow, his eyes flashing with something that sent a shiver down Harry's spine.
"Mm hm," Harry nodded seriously before laughing after he yelped when Mikhail suddenly lunged to his feet keeping Harry held to his chest. Harry laughed when Mikhail threw him onto the bed making him bounce a little on the mattress before a warm, hard body was covering his.
"How will you deal with me now?" Mikhail growled out with a smirk brushing his lips over the centre of Harry's neck. Harry was able to gasp out before he suddenly started laughing hysterically when Mikhail's fingers attacked his sides, tickling him until Harry was red in the face and weakly thrashing underneath him. Laughing himself Mikhail finally found mercy and flopped down beside Harry, their limbs still entangled, as they tried to get their breaths back.
"Cruel," Harry pouted weakly nudging Mikhail's legs with his foot.
"I thought you could handle me," Mikhail smirked before looking up at Harry stunned when the teen shifted and straddled his hips sensually.
"I have a few ideas up my sleeves," Harry retaliated running his fingernails along Mikhail's chest and down his stomach to the waist line of his trousers slowly and teasingly as he leant forwards until their lips were only a breaths distance away. Mikhail's breathing sped up as he stared into those amazing green eyes that were nearly glowing above him before growling out when Harry quickly kissed his cheek before dodging off the bed and racing for the bathroom, Mikhail quickly on his heels.
Reader reviews:
Spenning, I'm glad you did, I love WyrdSmith's work so its nice to hear that you found me through her XD
Fantasyfreak101, I'm glad that you enjoyed them all and that I could provide a good days reading lol, hope you enjoy the new chapter.
Shini02gami, Heya, I'm glad that you are enjoying the story, I make my way around all my stories updating with a few one shots every now and then between them, so it takes me a little while to make my way around, but I will be finishing all my stories XD
Stardancing, Oh don't worry Dumbledore will be getting a good arse kicking, its just what he manages to do between now and then XD I have a planned pairing for Hermione, I'm still thinking about Ron but I know it will be a het pairing. Draco will be paired with an unusual choice I think XD
Evfangirl98, I don't actually have a picture of Mikhail and Harry - my artistic talents are nil! And I can't think of anyone that looks close to what I have for them in my mind sorry. I'm glad that you are enjoying the story XD
musme, there will be a little more Dumbledore manipulation coming into it soon XD
DC12, Thank you, its fun writing a more political Harry than I normally write, plus writing the Wizengamot group is fun. XD
PhirePhox666, Thank you so much for your amazing review, I'm glad that you are enjoying the story and Mikhail and Harry's relationship, I hoe you enjoyed the new chapter XD
56ashben, Harry will be telling the rest of the family, the Weasleys will be making their appearence in the next chapter XD
Sarai-sama, sorry it takes me a little while to make my way around updating all my other stories, hope this was worth the wait! Ron and Hermione's pairings will make it into the story, they are both going to be het pairings, I've decided on pairings for Hermione and Draco, Ron I'm still thinking about XD
Elohopeaa, Thank you XD Oo that one annoys me as well, Zabini, Zabini! It does annoy me when I read Zambini, but there are so few stories out there for Harry/Blaise that I have to read them :s Lol you must have sensed this lemon coming! I wasn't planning on writing one for a little while, but when I was writing this chapter it just suddenly seemed the right way to go, I'm very changable lol.
Talliana, Harry won't be sending anything back, the traditions say that it is the dominant, chasing partner to send the gifts, however yule is coming and all bets are off for that XD
atymer, Lol hope you enjoyed the lemon, I can promise there will be Harry and Mikhail standing fighting back to back, I would love to see Mikhail duelling seriously in real life XD
SavitarTheSurfingGod, Lol no Mikhail is not a Death Eater, don't worry.
Elfin69, you will have to wait and see if Dumbledore's plan works, or if Mikhail and Harry take any steps to make sure that he can't XD
Jules3677, Thank you for your wonderful review, I'm glad that you enjoyed the story, I always feel like I am blowing my own trumpet doing this, but if you haven't checked out my profile I do have other OMC/Harry stories as well as this one XD
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Grim1989, Lol I'm curious about who will be doing the attacking as well XD
Sgw127, Don't worry I'll carry on updating on here till I'm kicked off XD I'm glad Severus stayed in character, there will be more from him and Malfoy's in the next chapter XD
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Danni08, lol I hope this chapter made up for leaving it there in the last one. I hope the wait was worth it XD
Terror'23, Lol I think you might be behind Harry's family to gut him XD
Haunt of Twilight, Lol I tried and failed to write Lucius and Severus bad, just couldn't do it! As you probably got from this chapter Harry, Ron and Hermione will not be pulled from Hogwarts.
Salus gem, There isn't a set amount of time for a bonding, but Harry and Mikhail aren't going to rush too quickly into it just yet just because of Dumbledore.
Lasy Vaughan, Lol you will have to wait and see when the bonding takes place but I can tell you it won't be at Yule sorry XD I'm glad that you're enjoying the story and Mikhail and Harry's relationship.
Yngoldfogee, XD I actually feel a little sorry for Dumbledore he has so many people gunning for him lol. I hope you enjoyed the re read and this new chapter. The whole sweep is ridiculous, though it does seem to have slowed down a little, touch wood and every other supersticion like it! The not even allowing to give a warning is stupid, and they are shooting themselves in the feet a little. Though the longer that they survive on here the more likely it is that the author would have saved their stories elsewhere and might republish them without the lemons.
MsSlythGrl, XD I'm glad that I managed to surprise you with Severus, I would have the popcorn ready, only clue I am going to give about Dumbledore going down, lol the image of somone strangling Dumbledore with his own beard is hilarious! The parental unit and Weasleys, along with Mikhail...That is scary! Yup the charms will sed out a distress signal when something goes wrong. As you can see from this chapter, Mikhail will still have a little work to do with Harry's confidence yet. Thank you for what you said about the deletions, its great to know that I won't lose you as a reader, I always look forward to seeing what you thought about a new chapter XD I'm not going to stop what I'm doing for a minority of people complaining.
Autumngold, lol, I am feeling a little sorry for Dumbledore, all these people gunning for him, though this version of him does deserve it! Death by lemon drop seems to be the most popular choice of death for him lol. I hope you enjoyed this chapter XD
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