It's A Vampire Thing: Chapter Nine: Malfoy Manor
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A/N: Sorry about the long wait. I had already started this chapter but something went wrong with my computer. Trying to fix it atm.
Harry did not know what to expect when he grabbed hold of the portkey. The others didn't really give him any type of warning, so he felt quite sick when he felt the tug at just below his navel. Almost on instinct he shu his eyes so he did not see what his travelling companions were now doing. If he had, he would have seen that they were all walking in the air, preparing to land. Instead, he was free falling down towards the ground. When he finally opened his eyes it was mere seconds before he roughly landed on the ground and there he stayed for a few minutes.
When he finally sat up, it was to see Sirius and Remus chuckling at his disheveled appearances, the Malfoys and Snape were slightly smirking at his predicament as well. Although, Draco had a look in his eye showing he slightly felt sorry for his mate, but not much. He quite enjoyed the new look Harry donned while sprawled out on the floor. Even if he was fully dressed and their family was with them.
Harry took this time to take in their surroundings. They were in a room that resembled an entrance hall in a manor. The floor was covered by deep emerald granite tiles while the ceiling completed the room with a painting of a valley with a forest on the east side and a semi-large lake at the west. Leading upstairs was a grand staircase made of deep mahogany wood with red velvet carpeting on the steps and banisters. At the top of the landing was a portrait consisting of the current Malfoys and who looked to be Lucius' parents. All three of the Malfoy men looked remarkably so much like each other, the sons with only the bearest hint of their mother. Draco received Narcissa's soft features but that was about it. There were many other paintings sporadically placed along the walls, some of them showed what seemed to be past members of the family and majoirty were of landscapes. Leading to other rooms were archways made of white marble. At the top of the arch was a bouquet of orchids and roses.
"Wow..." commented Harry.
"Impressive, isn't it?" boasted Draco.
"Welcome to Malfoy Manor, Harry." interceded Lucius.
"This is your house? ... whoa..." said Harry.
" Yes, now, will you please get up. The floor is really quite cold and we do not need you to get sick so soon after arriving into our care," said Draco.
"Oh, right. Well, it's only just after lunch, so what are we going to do?" asked Harry.
"Well, first I am going to show you to your room while the oldies over here -insert patented Slytherin glare and Gryffindor pout here- get settled back into their rooms. Then you get I think an hour is long enough for you to settle down into your room. After that I thought that I would join you then we meet up with them in here for your tour of the manor," suggested, more like commandeered, Draco.
"Oh okay. One question," said Harry.
"Sure, what is it?" answered Draco.
"Can I have a map? I think I would get lost in here," Harry said timidly. That caused the up until now quiet adults to begin chuckling at Harry.
"Don't worry Harry. I highly doubt that Draco would leave you alone long enough for you to get out of his sight," teased Severus.
"HEY! I'm not that bad, am I? Besides, it's not my fault that Harry is absolutely adorable," this last part was more of a mumble to himself but the others were still able to hear it.
"Aww... it's okay, Dray. Now take me to the bedroom!" Harry said as he walked past the group to the staircase, stopping at Draco to place a kiss on his cheek. Draco just stood there gaping after him and slowly got a blush to his face. The adults slowly walked after Harry, chuckling at Draco's predicament for the second time that day.
Damn Harry and his cuteness. Damn my promise to myself that I wouldn't touch him unless he completely accepted me as his mate. Damn damn damn...
Well, it certainly is fun to tease Draco. I am taking this a lot smoother than I thought I would. Now, let's see. I wonder which way to go... nah, I will way for Draco.
Finally Draco was able to compose himself and join his mate at the top of the landing.
"Harry, we go this way." Draco said as he walked towards the right corridor. As they walked along, Draco pointed out what lied beyond the numerous doors that they had passed by. Down the corridor were the library, Lucius' private office and a number of guest rooms. At the end of the hall was another staircase leading to the next floor. Here, Draco led them up to the third floor. There were more doors and archways as they walked towards the other side of the manor.
"Draco, if we're headed to the left corridor now, why didn't we go to the left since the beginning?" asked Harry.
"I wanted to spend some quiet alone time with you. The next time we will truly be alone is when we do the spell on a room for just the two of us... unless you can think of another reason?" Draco coolly answered.
"Of course. Well, then, you should sneak into my room later on for some more alone time," said Harry just as coolly.
"Oh? And are we going to be repeating what happened now? Pure silence for majority of the time?" answered Draco.
" 'Course not. We wouldn't want a repeat of right now, would we? All silent for most of the time and only talking about the manor. No, that wouldn't do. I plan on something with more use of our lips."
Does he mean some snogging? Is he finally comfortable enough to kiss me? And not just on the cheek... I hope he is. But, I will not pressure him.
"Really now? What is it specifically that you had in mind? Just so I know what I am getting myself into, of course."
...Does he think I meant snogging? Oh shit. I'm not ready yet. I still hardly know him. We should have that thing soon just so I know him better. Actually, I need one with everyone. -sigh- There goes so much of my time I wanted to study. Oh well, time to set things straight.
"We can figure out when we can have our little heart to heart of sorts. The sooner the better, actually. I also would like it if I could have one individually with the others. I have so much to learn about everyone, you guys at least know about me and our world. Do you think you could also tell me some info about the families that I will be meeting. I think it would be better if I knew some stuff about them, especially if I want to convince them to join our side in this war."
"Oh. I see. Well, yeah. Would you like to have that talk next week? I still need to find a suitable room, although most of the rooms here are the same. And I know that you planned on talking to the Headmaster tomorrow, the Diagon Alley and the day after that you have the first part of your lessons. What are your lesson plans?"
"Well, since today is Friday, I don't start my lessons until Monday. We decided to go one subject at a time. So, next week I will be learning Charms. On Monday I learn the theory behind the first and second years spells. Tuesday I do the practical portion of the spells. Wednesday and Thursday I repeat the same thing except for years three and four. On Friday I will be taking all of the tests that are necessary for me to be in the same year class as you. That same week I will be casting the spell again for dueling, hand-to-hand combat, taichi, swordsmanship and Ancient Runes. The next week I will be doing the same schedule except it will be for Transfiguration. Also for this week, I will be taking all the classes that your mom is in charge of. For Potions, I will be doubling it, as in we will be casting the spell twice each day, I will also be taking my DADA classes. that will be the week after. For the fourth week, I decided to lay up on the work, so I will be learning Arithmancy and Divination. To get this to work, I will be casting the spell four times a day. For all of my other classes, I will be doing the spell six times per weekend so that I have the weekdays for my academics and war studies."
"That sounds like too much work for just four weeks. What if you added anoher week?"
"No, I can do it. I will do it. I can't put off meeting the Wizarding World. It's time they learned that I am alive. Besides, I really want to learn all of this, so it's technically no trouble at all."
"I guess I can't do anything to change your mind if it's what you really want."
By now the two boys had reached Harry's bedroom. They were in a hall that held only two doors.
"This door, -points to the one on the left- is your room, right across is mine. Down the hall and to the left will lead you to Severus', Remus' and Sirius'. Those are the only ones currently occupied down that way. If you were to go the opposite way, you will see my parents' room at the end of the hall. We are currently on the fourth floor."
"Okay then. Draco, can we continue this tour at some other time? I would really like a nap before going down to dinner."
"Of course. Here go ahead and just come over to my room if you want. A house-elf should come get you for dinne in a few hours."
"Thank you, Draco." Before Draco could say or do anything, Harry had leaned towards him and gave him a chaste kiss on the lips before walking into his room and closing the door.
-time skip to just before dinner-
"Master Harry Potter sir. It be time for dinner now sir."
"Yes. I will be right there, ummm...what is your name?"
"My name be Dobby Master Harry Potter sir."
"Okay. Please wait a minute Dobby. I just need to finish this."
"Of course Master Harry Potter sir."
"Dobby, will you please not call me that? I would much prefer it if you just called me Harry."
"We house elves not be allowed to call masters by given nameses sir."
"Dobby. Please. Just do that for me. And tell the other house elves as well. I won't take no for an answer."
"Yes, Harry Potter. Dobby does as yous says."
"Okay, Dobby. I'm ready. Lead me to where the others are located." And with that, Dobby led Harry to the smaller dining room on the first floor.
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