I'm sorry! I was going to try and get this chapter out as soon as possible but I started school 2 weeks ago and everythings been all hectic, but I finally finished it. So here you go!

Kitty Trouble

Chapter 11

The next few days, Tom stuck by Harry's side taking care of his every whim and need. Though Harry enjoyed in immensely, it was starting to get annoying. He needed time to himself once in a while and he wasn't getting any. He hadn't been able to move everything to his new secret spot yet. After several attempts he had found the best spot in the whole house and had started moving things to it. But it was quite hard to do with Tom watching his every move. He had almost been caught twice so he gave up for now. Plus he saw all the paper work that had begun to pile up on Tom's desk; it would take him forever to finish if he kept ignoring it. He told this to Tom, not about his secret spot but about his paper work.

"I'm fine Tom." Harry said flatly in annoyance, lying back against the couch with an arm draped over his swollen belly.

"But still…" Tom protested.

"Your work is piling up and it will probably take you two weeks straight to finish it if you keep this up. That's excluding the meetings you've canceled because of me."

"But you're-"

"Fine," Harry interrupted giving him an angry look. "I don't know about you, but I rather like it when you sleep next to me at night."

Tom winced. Harry's hormones had been acting up a lot recently and with the way he was going he was looking at another night locked out of the bedroom. He sighed in defeat. "Are you sure?"

"Yes," Harry said, "Bellatrix won't be a problem anymore and you've pretty much scared everyone else into submission. I'll be fine."

Tom had told him everything that had happened after he had been put down. Albert had stayed with him while Tom went down and tortured Bellatrix in the most gruesome way possible before killing her. Tom had spared him most of the details because his stomach hadn't agreed with all the explicit imagery. But Harry was sorry he missed it.

"You're right."

"Of course I am," Harry interjected deeply offended.

Tom smiled softly and nodded, "Okay then. If you need anything…"

"Yes I know. But I won't bother you. That's what Ray is for."

Tom nodded, "Okay," he got up and kissed Harry's forehead, "I'll see you later then."

Harry grunted and turned back to his movie Aladdin, "You're blocking the TV."

Tom quickly got out of the way. He had been caught in to many of Harry's temper tantrums to know better than to get in the way. Even though Harry couldn't use his magic because of the baby, he still had a great pair of lungs. He walked out of the room and called Raymond. "Make sure he doesn't over exert himself."

"I will my lord," Ray bowed and went into the playroom to join Harry in front of the TV while Tom headed down the hall and down the stairs to his office.

Harry watched him leave out of the corner of his eye as Ray made himself comfortable on the couch, "He worries to much."

"After what happened he has a right to be worried. Everyone is," Ray replied.

"Yeah but still…" Harry trailed off.

"Think of it this way," Ray said turning himself to face Harry. "Just picture yourself in the Dark Lord's shoes…"

Harry gazed off to the side and a slow smile formed on his face and he giggled.

"I meant figuratively."

"Oh." Harry said and giggled again, nodding to show he was listening.

"He's the Dark Lord Voldemort. Powerful, strong, everyone fears him and he fears nothing…" Harry nodded in agreement, "Now. Imagine all of that stripped away from you in a matter of seconds." Harry's smile slowly disappeared and his ears lowered. "How would you feel?"

"Weak…Powerless…Scared…"

"Yes." Ray said softly "Now. Put yourself in a situation where you are needed the most and yet there is nothing you can't do. Say…" he hesitated then pushed himself forward, "…Tom is injured. Wounded…bleeding…you're the most powerful wizard in the world, and yet…you are powerless to help."

Harry let out a choked sob as tears poured out of his eyes as he felt his heart squeeze tightly that it hurt. Tom had felt like this? He knew Tom had felt scared and powerless that it had made him cry. Heaven forbid that Harry does something that would warrant Tom to do that again. But for it to be this strong. The feeling of utter despair and hopeless…the fear… Oh Tom. My Tom! I will never let you feel like this again. Never, never, never!

Harry became aware of the warm hand on his back rubbing in circles and he turned around and buried his face into Ray's chest. Ray knelt down on the floor besides the couch and hugged Harry close. "I'm sorry that I made you feel that way Harry. I-"

Harry shook his head. "No Ray. You just wanted me to know what Tom was feeling. And Merlin I've been acting like such a jerk."

"It's not your fault. You didn't know. Half of it is because of your condition."

Harry sniffed and nodded. He cracked a smile, "I'm pregnant Ray, I don't have a disease."

"Fine." Ray said with a smile and backtracked, "It's all your raging hormones caused by your pregnancy that's making you act like a raving lunatic."

Harry smacked him in the arm, "Hey! I'm not that bad." Ray gave him a look. "Well. Anyways," Harry said wiping his tears away, "Thank you for telling me."

"Your welcome. I'm sorry I made you cry."

"It's okay. Is that what you felt like too?"

"Yes. Though not as strong as the Dark Lord I'm sure. But just as helpless."

"Oh." He pulled away and settled himself back against the couch, cradling his stomach in his arms. Ray rearranged the pillows behind Harry's head and then sat back down on the other couch. After a few moments of silence, Harry glanced over at him and remembered something, "Are you okay?

"Huh?"

"Your…" he gestured to his chest.

"Oh! Yeah. I'm fine," Ray said rubbing his chest, "Healer Mitchell fixed me right up."

"Good. I'm sorry I hurt you."

"It's alright Harry. No harm done. At lest I know better than to make you angry," Ray joked.

Harry smiled lightly. "Yeah I guess so." He looked down at his normal looking hands and shrugged, then went back to watching his movie.

xxx

After a few hours of endless paper work, Tom eventually found himself on his throne in the middle of a Death Eater meeting. He sat patiently as he listened to reports from his Death Eaters, his eyes watching one Severus Snape. So far that anyone knows, no one knew who had taken Harry from him and neither did the Dark Lord, but he knew. Oh yes, he knew. And now that Severus was here, he wasn't going to let him go.

"Thank you Lucius," Tom said softly at the end of his report from the Ministry.

Lucius nodded and backed up into his place in the circle. He glanced up at his lord uncertainly. He really didn't understand how this happened and he was vastly disappointed when he found out that Potter was not dead, but in fact the Dark Lord's lover. It was a great change of events from before, especially the Dark Lord's new plans and change of direction in the war, but he was slowly getting used to it as was everyone else. Lucius had to admit that it was much better this way and punishments were rare now a days because it was easier to carry out missions, plus Voldemort seemed to be in a much better mood since Potter started sharing his bed; not that the punishments were gone completely. And Potter was…not what he expected. Despite their history, Potter got along with everyone and the Death Eaters welcomed him with open arms, well everyone except Bella. Lucius repressed a shudder. He never wanted to be at the receiving end of an enraged Dark Lord. Lucius shook his head to rid himself of his thoughts and listened in to his Lord's words.

"…very well. Now. Severus. Is there anything going on in Hogwarts?"

Severus Snape stepped forward to the middle of the room. "There is nothing really of greatest importance my lord. Dumbledore seems to be very…unsure as of now. Because of your actions previously. He mostly just ponders to himself and occasionally mutters 'Impossible.'"

"Oh? And what does he deem impossible?" Tom asked airily but kept his eyes on Severus.

Severus hesitated very briefly then said, "That you are in love with Potter, my lord."

"Is it that so impossible to believe?"

"It seems to be the case."

"Hmm," Tom muttered softly. Dumbledore was the one that told him the love was the most influential power ever. And now that Tom achieved it, Dumbledore didn't believe it? That was interesting yet extremely annoying at the same time. "Is there anything else you would like to add, Severus?"

The Potions Master shook his head, "No my lord."

"No? Are you quite sure?" Severus frowned in confusion but shook his head. "That is funny. Since I have come across some information regarding Harry's kidnapping…"

Severus' eyes widened and he bowed quickly, "My lord. I would n-"

"Don't lie to me!" Tom shouted gripping the arms of his throne tightly and leaning forward, "Harry told me himself that it was you. You are the one who took Harry from me. You are the spy." A collective gasp went throughout the chamber as the words left Tom's mouth and immediately started to whisper amongst themselves. "Well? What do you have to say for yourself?"

Severus tensed waiting for punishment but when it didn't come he frowned. Usually it was punish first ask later.

"Well?!"

Severus glanced upward and then back down to the floor. "I am sorry my lord. Dumbledore needed to get Potter out before you realized who he was. I was the best choice."

"Yes. But that still doesn't explain why you were double crossing me." Tom growled angrily.

"At the time I thought it was a logical choice to do."

Tom opened his mouth then shut it with a frown, "You said 'at the time'"

Severus nodded, "I had started to regret my decision of joining you just before your…disappearance because of your actions regarding…" Severus looked up at the Dark Lord and saw him nodding to show he knew whom he was talking about, "I changed sides when I realized that you were going to go after her family. And now, I see this…change in you, and now I'm not so sure what to think anymore."

"I see," Tom said thoughtfully. It seemed that Harry was right. Severus had done what he thought was right because he was in love with one Lily Potter. At the time he had thought it was a foolish reason to spare ones life, but he knew better know. "While I do understand your reasoning now. I cannot let you go without punishment."

Severus nodded and bowed his head as Tom lifted his wand, "Cru-" he started to say, but he was interrupted by the door banging open. He swung his gaze over with a glare but then frowned when he realized who it was. "Harry?"

Harry ran, well he tried to run more like waddled quickly, into the room ignoring the Death Eaters he made a beeline to him, "Tom!"

Tom sighed in slight irritation and glanced at Raymond who was giving him an apologetic look from the doorway, "I'm kind of busy at the moment," he said watching Severus' expression of shock as he watched Harry full with child.

"I know. But he moved!"

Tom sat up straighter, "What?"

"He moved, I felt him move," Harry said again arriving next to Tom. He took his hand and placed it onto his stomach, "Come on kitten, move for Daddy." Harry cooed softly as Tom and the Death Eaters waited with bated breath.

After a minute or two, Tom felt a slight nudge against his hand. He let out a surprised gasp and lifted his other hand to cover Harry's stomach. The baby kicked again. Tom smiled and laughed in joy as he felt his son move for the first time. He looked up into Harry's tearful face and pulled him into his lap and kissed him deeply, not caring that they were in a room full of Death Eaters. It was the first sign that their child was alive and healthy.

Tom and Harry eventually pulled apart for air and Harry burrowed himself into his arms, wrapping his tail around his waist. Tom kissed the top of his head and glanced up at the silent Death Eaters whom were all smiling; they knew what it meant too. "I was in the middle of something when you barged in here," Tom said softly to Harry.

"Sorry. I couldn't wait." Harry said and turned to look at the room He spotted Snape on his knees in the center with an expression of awe and confusion on his face, "Oh…"

"Yes. Oh."

"You haven't done anything to him have you?"

"No I haven't. But I think I have just the thing." Harry cocked his ear to the side in silent question. Tom just smiled and stood up with Harry in his arms and addressed the room, most particularly Severus. "Thanks to Harry's pardon for your life. I have come up with a different sort of punishment for you Severus."

Severus looked up in shock and glanced at Harry who smiled back sheepishly and hid his face into the Dark Lord's shoulder, "Thank you, my lord."

"Don't thank me," Tom said, "I said Harry was the one who asked me to not harm you. But…I think that your punishment will be more that satisfactory." Severus nodded and bowed his head waiting for his punishment. Tom glanced around the room to look at each of his followers and smirked. "You will be helping Raymond."

Severus looked up in confusion while the rest of the Death Eaters tried to hide their snorts of amusement. It was widely known how much Severus hated Harry, even though he pardoned his life.

Tom started walking to the door, "This concludes this meeting," he said and the Death Eaters started leaving by apparition or to their personal rooms, all except Severus who was magically bound to the manor.

"My lord. Do you need me?" Ray asked stepping out of the way for Tom to pass.

"No. We. Are going to celebrate," Tom said looking down at Harry with a suggestive look. Harry blushed and hid his face again. "Inform Severus of his duties." Tom said and left through the door.

Ray bowed with a smirk. "I will my lord," he said and looked to Severus who was still confused kneeling on the floor, "I will."

Ha! What do you think? I know alot of you have been wondering what has been going to happen to Snape. No torturing this time but I think being Harry's personal slave is bad enough. Anyways, hopefully if things come out right my surprise will be coming out in the next chapter. Until then! Enjoy the rest of your summer!

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P.S. A few people have been sending me fanart and I thank you but the links you gave me aren't working so if you could resend it please. Just go to your fanart and copy and paste the URL and send it back to me so I can put it up. Thank you! Your work is much appreciated.