Thanks for all your reviews! Here's Chapter 11, and i should have the next one up by tomorrow :)
Disclaimer: I think you've gotten the point by now, no? I don't own it...never will.
Chapter 11:
Here Comes Trouble
Harry awoke two hours later completely pain free, which was a relief. Deciding that a shower was in order, Harry carefully squirmed out of Severus's arms and ambled into the bathroom, closing the door behind him and stripping before stepping into the hot water.
Harry stood there in the shower for at least ten minutes, until he was interrupted by the door flying open and a panicked looking Severus storming in.
"What wrong?" Harry started, turning around and wrapping a towel around his waist.
Severus quickly walked up to him and pulled him into a searing kiss. Harry immediately melted into the embrace and wrapped his arms around Severus's neck. Severus pulled away a few seconds later when he noticed Harry running out of breath.
"Do you have any idea how worried I was?" Severus asked firmly as he took the towel from Harry, and ignoring his squeak of embarrassment, and instead wrapped it more firmly around Harry's body and dragged him into another hug.
Seeing Harry's questioning look, Severus smirked slightly. "You looked cold, and desperately in need of a hug. Like a drowned kitten."
Harry blushed and scowled at his words but snuggled closer to the man. "Why did you barge in here? I highly doubt it was so you could kiss me," he said wryly.
Severus frowned sharply and once again returned Harry to his arms, ignoring the quiet mewl of surprise. "Harry, you can't just leave and not tell me where you're going. I nearly had a panic attack when I realized you weren't in bed with me," Severus growled lightly at his next thought. "Anything could have happened while you weren't safe in my arms!"
Harry raised an unseen eyebrow and buried his face in Severus's neck. "I was fine Sev, and you aren't my keeper. I am my own free person, and I am allowed to leave the bed without asking your permission," he glared slightly at Severus for reinforcement.
Severus sighed and lightly stroked Harry's back. "I do know that you are your own person, I am not saying that you aren't. But you are mine also. You are my submissive, my mate, and waking up to find you missing is not a panic I would like to experience again."
Harry sighed, all his anger instantly deflating. "I know," he murmured then looked up with a soft smile. "Now, I need to get dressed."
Severus nodded and stepped away as Harry walked back into the bedroom and, after shooting Severus a raised eyebrow, dropped his towel. Severus instantly perked up as he stared at Harry's arse.
Bad thoughts Severus, bad thoughts, he mentally scolded himself. Thankfully he didn't have time to focus on Harry's state of undress, because not two seconds after Harry removed the towel, Sirius and Remus barged in.
Unthankfully, they also seemed to notice Harry's nakedness, and Severus's direct stare.
"Snape!" Sirius bellowed. "Keep your eyes to yourself, and Harry, put some damn cloths on," he ordered.
Severus immediately snapped his gaze away from Harry and straightened with a slight shamed look. Harry on the other hand, jumped about five feet in the air and quickly picked up his discarded towel and threw it around himself.
"Sirius, what are you doing here? Remus?" Harry asked with a bright blush.
"Checking up on our godson, which seemed to be a good idea." Sirius said dryly as Remus sent a glare towards Severus. "And now I believe it is time for Remus and I to give you a talk."
Harry blushed ever bright, having an idea about what they meant. "Err, can I get dressed first?"
Sirius and Remus both crossed their arms and glared pointedly at Severus before stepping up and blocking Harry from view. "Go on Harry, it's not like you have anything we haven't seen before. Besides, there's no way we are leaving you alone with him."
Severus huffed and glared at Harry's two mutts. "You two had bloody well turn around, I don't care if you're Harry's guardians or not, no one but me sees Harry naked."
Sirius and Remus rolled their eyes before turning to face Severus. They may have been irritated, but they both know that Snape's request was not one to be taken lightly, nor did they want to invoke the Veela's anger, especially during mating season.
Harry quickly finished dressing then padded over to his three family members. "Alright, what did you two need to talk about?"
Sirius and Remus exchanged looks before turning back to Severus. "As I'm sure you've guessed, Harry is completely innocent. In every way."
Harry flushed brightly at that but didn't try to deny it.
"So," Sirius continued. "It is mine and Remus's duty to inform him about Sex. Now, Remus, Harry, and I will be relocating to our quarters for the talk, and you are not to interrupt. We understand that it is mating season, but you are to understand that this is something Harry needs to know about."
Severus nodded then turned to Harry and immediately swept him in his arms. He kissed Harry firmly until his little mate ran out of breath. Severus ran his thumb over Harry's swollen lips and smirked then he turned back to the disgruntled mutts. "I expect him back in less than an hour. If he is not back by then, I will tear you both to shreds. And a little warning, if my little Harry obtains so much as a scratch in your care, then I will torture you both till the brink of insanity," he said silkily.
Harry groaned but Sirius and Remus merely nodded. "We will take good care of your mate Severus." Sirius said, every ounce of humor gone from his face. "We care about him just as much as you do, and rest assured that we will not test your patience with Harry during these next two months." Sirius then smirked. "Everything after that is fair game, however."
Severus smirked as well and nodded. "I'm looking forward to the challenge, as little as it might be," he mocked.
Harry sighed and shared a look with Remus. Those two would never get along, that much was certain.
"Come on Harry," Remus sighed as he led him towards the door.
"Now Harry." Sirius said as he sat down on the couch and pulled his godson to stand in front of him. "It's about time I fulfill my god-fatherly duties and give you 'The Talk'."
Harry nodded, not trusting himself to speak. He had two choices here: remain silent and hope it didn't take too long, or try his best to turn the tables and possibly embarrass his guardians. It truly was a difficult choice.
"So, what do you know about gay sex?" Sirius said bluntly.
Harry chocked a bit and buried his head in his hands. "I can't believe we're discussing this!"
Sirius and Remus contained their snickers, although the smirks stayed firmly planted on their faces. "Either you start talking, or we will go over everything...from the beginning." Sirius threatened, unable to hide his laughter any longer when Harry got the most horrified look on his face.
"Sirius!" Remus scolded. "Stop laughing, you're going to give him the wrong idea. Now Harry, what do you know about sex?"
Harry blushed brightly and Sirius muffled his laughter. "Alright fine. I...know that the...er...submissive partner...er...is you know." Harry made an awkward motion with his hand. "And the dominant partner…uh...tops."
"Go on." Remus nodded, subtly elbowing Sirius in the side when he looked about ready to laugh. Then again, he was barely restraining himself.
"Well...yea?" Harry shrugged with a helpless expression. I mean, that was all there was to it, right?
Remus ran a hand down his face and muffled his groan, not sure whether to laugh or shake his head in pity. "Harry-"
Sirius cleared his throat, cutting Remus off. "Don't you worry Remy, I'll handle this."
Remus's groans just got louder. "Sirius, I really don't thi-"
"You see Harry," Sirius began, ignoring Remus's attempt to distract him. This was his duty as Harry's godfather. "When two partners decide they love each other, they consummate their bond by having sex-"
"Severus said he loves me, and I love him, so why haven't we had sex yet?" Harry tilted his head curiously, waiting for their explanation. If he had to suffer through this, he was at least going to have some fun while doing so.
Sirius smirked, his eyes narrowing in dangerous slits. "Several reasons. One, Remus and I threatened to cut off his appendix if he ever had sex with you before we give the go ahead. Two, sex is special Harry, and it requires absolute trust. And three, you aren't ready for it yet Harry."
Remus let out a relieved sigh and nodded encouragingly. "When you do both decide you're ready to have nice, gentle sex, then the dominant is to be careful. Now, earlier you gave a quick overview on what you knew, which was all correct. The submissive does bottom, which means that the dominant takes charge and is the one to enter the submissive."
"But before he does that," Sirius interrupted, "he must first prepare his submissive so it doesn't hurt the submissive. I have it under good authority that Severus is quite large, and if he isn't careful he will rip you."
"And how do you know that?" Harry looked at Sirius with a slightly disturbed expression.
Sirius snorted. "Because he's 33, he's not going to be exactly small, I mean, take Remus and I for example. Your father too." Sirius said.
"Ahh, unwanted details, unwanted details!" Harry blushed and covered his ears. "Sirius! You can't bring up my father or you guy's sex life while you're talking about this to me."
Sirius and Remus fell to the floor laughing at Harry's disgruntled look. "Sorry kiddo, I'll keep that in mind." Sirius said breathlessly once he finished laughing.
"Now, once he has prepared you, you two will have sex. Gentle sex." Sirius stressed.
Harry nodded and smiled innocently up at his two guardians. "Sev said something about rough sex, what's that?"
Remus and Sirius exchanged furious looks. "I'll kill him!" Sirius vowed angrily.
"Why?" Harry pressured, desperately trying to keep his expression innocent and childlike.
"Its..er...well it's when you aren't as...gentle during sex. Don't get us wrong Harry, you mate still must be careful not to hurt you. It's simply not as gentle." Remus explained.
"Ahh." Harry nodded.
"Not that you will ever be having rough sex!" Sirius quickly interceded.
Remus nodded as well. "Now, as I was saying, you will have gentle sex, then you two will cuddle in bed and he will tell you he loves you, because if he doesn't, Sirius and I will cut off his manly parts and feed them to the hippogriffs."
Harry nodded and scooted away from the insane glint in Sirius and Remus's eyes. "So...are we done?" he asked, hoping for a quick 'yes.'
"Almost." Sirius smiled reassuringly at him. "We just have one last thing."
Harry looked at them confused when they both got up and walked to the book case. After a few seconds they returned with a small book which they proudly presented to Harry.
"I want you to give this to Severus to read. While I'm sure he knows quite a bit, he is still new to the whole dominant-submissive thing, regardless of how well he took to the role." Remus said.
Harry looked down and immediately blushed when he caught the title. "Sex with your submissive - a guide to Veela relationships and their final bond"
"So kiddo, keep everything in mind, alright?" Sirius smirked.
Harry nodded, not trusting himself to speak.
Remus smirked as well and sent Harry's through the door and back to Severus's quarters.
Harry quickly ran into their living room and practically tackled Severus, who was standing anxiously by the door, to the floor. "I am traumatized for life."
Severus smirked and gladly returned Harry's hug, wrapping his arms around Harry's waist. "Really," he said amused.
Harry nodded and laid his head on Severus's shoulder. "They wanted me to give this to you," he handed Severus the book he had just gotten.
Severus took it from Harry's hands then smirked when he read the title. "Trust me love, I will give this my full attention" he chuckled lightly at Harry's bright blush.
"I'm going to go down to the Great Hall for lunch, do you want to come with?" Harry gave Severus a pleading expression.
Severus snorted and tightened his arms around Harry's waist. "Did we not recently talk about mating season? Do you really believe that I would allow you to the Great Hall alone?"
Harry blushed indignantly. "I can very well walk myself to a room."
"That may be so, but either way, you aren't leaving my sight unless it's absolutely necessary," Severus said firmly, his lips twitching at Harry's distinctive pout. A pout that looked he could hardly resist kissing off of Harry's face.
"What?" Harry asked, noticing the strange look in Severus's eyes.
"Oh nothing, I'm just thinking about how completely free you look now." Severus said innocently. "Which definitely needs to change."
Severus tilted Harry head to the side smiled when he felt Harry's arms instinctively wrap around his neck. He trailed a line of kisses down Harry's face until he go to right under Harry's chin, on his sensitive pulse point. Smirking evilly, he bit down on the pale skin before lightly sucking on it, making Harry mewl against him. He increased his pressure and lightly nipped and sucked at it, bringing his hands down to cup Harry's bum and support all his weight as Harry leaned against him.
Suddenly, Severus felt a sharp pain in his leg. He broke off from Harry's neck and glanced below, his glare intensifying when he saw a big black mutt baring his teeth. "Watch it, mutt," he warned.
Sirius transformed back. "Watch your hands," he returned before walking over to a glaring Remus. "You may be my godson's mate, but that doesn't mean you're able to feel him up whenever you so wish."
Severus reluctantly removed his hands as instructed, but couldn't help but smirk when he saw the dark red bruise on Harry's neck, clearly visible to anyone who looked at him.
Also noticing the mark, Sirius and Remus glared at Severus. "Keep your hands off him." Remus warned.
"Guardians or not, you can't expect me to not mark my mate." Severus returned their glare.
"Yes we bloody well can. I won't have you blatantly touching my godson in ways that suggest much more than an innocent kiss." Sirius said angrily, referring to the scene they had walked in on.
"Just because sex is always on your mind, does not mean that I think the same!" Severus scowled, mirroring Sirius's glare.
"Sirius, stop assuming bad things!" Harry blushed brightly. "And Severus, please stop trying to torment my godfather."
Sirius and Severus reluctantly broke away their glaring contest. "Fine, let us get lunch now, shall we." Severus said, wrapping his arm tightly around Harry's waist and smirking at Sirius.
"Great idea." Sirius gritted his teeth and threw his arm over Remus's shoulder, leading the werewolf out the door.
"So, shall I gather from their anger towards me that you managed to incorporate something bad while trying to discomfit them." Severus said dryly.
"I may have alluded to you mentioning something about rough sex," Harry smiled innocently.
Severus's eyes widened then he winced. "How bad were their reactions?"
"Surprising not bad. Although they did threaten to cut off your appendix and feed them the various magical creatures," Harry said thoughtfully.
"You couldn't have done anything else to embarrass them?" Severus said desperately. "Surely they must know that I would never be forceful or rough with you!"
Harry stared at him with wide eyes, surprised at Severus's strong reaction. He had never seen the man like this before. Sad, yes. Jealous, of course. Furious, all the time. But this?
"Err, did I...upset you?" Harry asked cautiously.
Severus's face immediately cleared and he firmly shook his head. "No, I'm just worried that your guardians would actually take that seriously. Harry, I would never take the chance of hurting you. I know rough sex is common, but there's still a chance of injury, a chance that I will not take."
Harry blushed and nodded. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you upset. If it will make you feel better, then I'll go tell Remus and Sirius that I was only searching to make the conversation more awkward."
"No Harry, you didn't upset me." Severus frowned. "I apologize for...losing my composure. I may have overreacted slightly. You see Love, I can't complete the bond with you unless your guardians give my explicit permission to take you. As you can imagine, they have not be especially welcoming to that, and if they believe there is any chance of me being an improper dominant, then they will not allow it."
"Don't worry Sev, they may threaten it, but they would never actually prevent it." Harry smiled at him. "I think they just like threatening you. Besides, if they were really worried, then they would have had a worse reaction to my words."
Severus instantly relaxed. Harry was right, he was blowing this out of proportion. He knew that the mutts would have no qualms cursing him if they believed he would ever be so rough with their surrogate son. "Now, I believe that we were on our way to the Great Hall." Severus once again wrapped his arm around Harry's waist then led him down several corridors.
Once they reached the huge oak doors Harry expected Severus to let him go so he could walk to his friends. Instead, Severus merely tightened his arms and marched through.
Harry was confused at first, but when he heard a cooes and giggles break out he started getting a little suspicious. It was only when he heard a seventh year hufflepuff whisper to her friend something about how adorable it was that Snape was possessive, did Harry realize that Severus knew very well what he was doing.
"I can't believe you." Harry blushed bright red and subconsciously brushed his hair down to cover his neck.
"Don't you dare try to cover that mark Harry," Severus warned, brushing the black strands away from the bright red bruise. "I want everyone to know your mine."
Harry flushed even brighter but didn't try to cover the mark anymore. Severus nodded smugly and kissed Harry firmly on the mouth before walking up to the head table and sitting down.
Harry didn't think his face could get any brighter than it already was as he sat down and heard everyone's croons from around the hall. He looked up and sent a glare towards Severus who merely returned it with a wink and a smirk.
"I'm scarred for life." Ron said dryly as Harry took a seat next to him and Hermione.
"Oh, I think it's cute how he's possessive of Harry." Hermione laughed.
Harry and Ron rolled their eyes when all the girls murmured in agreement. "Women," Harry shook his head.
"Oh hush you," Hermione glared at Harry.
Breakfast passed quickly, and despite Harry's protests, the Gryffindor tower dragged him back to the common room on threat of death if he didn't comply.
"No, I don't care if he is you're bloody mate, we're you fellow Gryffindors, and we demand our doses of Harry." Lee proclaimed.
"Besides, we haven't had a Gryffindor bonding day in ages." Angela said, dropping down in a seat next to a plotting Fred and George.
"Yay for house bonding!" Angelina said as she practically skipped up to the big group. She beamed at them happily and threw her arms around Oliver and Harry.
"What's up with you. You're never this happy," Harry said suspiciously.
"Ahh, Fred and George must have given her something last night, and it still hasn't worn off." Oliver said, shaking his head with an amused smile. "You should've seen her this morning. I think half the tower was ready to kill her. She woke everyone up at five O'clock."
Lee snorted. "I was ready to kill her, and I'm the most patient one of all of these idiots."
For the next hour Harry was forced to 'bond' with all the Gryffindors, which included playing Truth or Dare and Never Have I Ever, which Harry thought was frankly evil.
"So, never have I ever gotten drunk and bombarded another house's common room," Fred smirked.
Harry flushed bright red and put down a finger. Everyone started laughing when they realized Harry only had two left, which was probably because Fred, George, Angelina, Angela, Lee, and Oliver all knew almost all of his secrets. His embarrassing ones at least.
"Never have I ever snuck into the girls rooms to have a girls night." Harry raised his eyebrows innocently towards Oliver who hid his face at everyone's laughs.
"I can't believe you managed to sneak up there, then didn't take advantage of being in a room with several girls." George shook his head sadly.
"Shut up." Oliver groaned. "And I am going to get my revenge Harry, just you wait," he threatened.
"I welcome the challenge," Harry taunted back.
To Harry's uttermost relief, after another half hour, they let him go. Harry sighed in relief and practically ran to Severus's quarters, feeling the familiar ache that was caused when he was away from Severus for more than an hour.
Immediately when he opened the door, Harry felt arms encompass him. Surprised and slightly alarmed, Harry struggled against the arms, all sense completely leaving him. If Harry was actually thinking right now, then he would have realized that the arms holding him could be none other than Severus's, however, all logic seemed to have left him.
Harry felt the arms encircling him tighten, and he reflexively flinched away and increased his struggle. "Shh, hush my Harry." he heard a voice whisper in his ear and Harry instantly relaxed, recognizing Severus's voice.
"Sev." Harry said simply before cuddling closer, trying to clam down his erratic heart. "You almost gave me a heart attack!" he accused lightly after a few seconds of silence.
Severus sighed and lightly stroked Harry's hair. "Sorry." he said gruffly, then his eyes darkened. "Who were you with?" he growled softly, smelling a scent he didn't recognize as one of his mate's friends on Harry.
"Just my housemates." Harry said confused. "Why?"
Severus shook his head and insistently pulled Harry to the couch, forcing him to sit down, quickly fetching his wand before standing in front of Harry. "Ostendo Praeteritus." he muttered, his face becoming murderous when, in the air above Harry's head, a list of words showed up.
Harry glanced up and his eyes widened when he saw the words Professor Greene and the spell 'Coactum'.
"Sev…" Harry whined uneasily, looking more anxious by the second.
Severus quickly cast a few more unfamiliar spells than gradually relaxed when it revealed that the coercion spell hadn't been cast on his Harry but rather someone who had come in direct contact with him recently.
Hearing another fearful mewl from his submissive, Severus quickly swept Harry up in his arms and held him tightly, relaxing when he confirmed once again that Harry was unharmed. "You will not be going anywhere without me," he said darkly.
Harry felt like he should protest at this, but he was still shocked, and admittedly afraid. Still though, his Gryffindor tendencies wouldn't allow him to simply back down without a fight. "I can protect myself perfectly fine."
Severus's eyes darkened and he possessively tightened his arms. "You cannot, and you will not. I will protect you, and you won't be leaving our bed if I decide it isn't safe enough."
Harry hissed slightly at that, looking furious. A small smile broke out on Severus's face when he saw Harry's expression, his little mate's anger was always amusing. Like a small kitten pretending to be a tiger.
Harry, however, had quickly lost his compliance when he heard Severus utter that. "I am not someone who you can simply order around in bed, Severus."
Severus sighed and his eyes once again darkened. "No Harry, you are not. However, I decide whether you need protection, and I protect you. And if that means that I determine it's not safe for you to be anywhere but my arms, then you stay in my arms. Even if that means I have to physically stop you."
Before Harry could protest, Severus wrapped them both in his wings and turned on his Veela allure, quickly calming Harry down. "Sev…" Harry tried to growl, but it came out sounding more like a tired mewl. "I really hate that you can do that," he finally sighed.
"I know." Severus smiled adoringly as resituated them so Harry was siting on his lap with his head resting on his shoulder. Severus wrapped one arm tightly around Harry's waist and hesitantly cupped Harry's bum with his other hand, waiting to see Harry's reaction to the touch, and if it was too soon a step. He may have initiated the touch before, but never like this. When things got more heated he may occasionally grope him bum, but those times he was hardly paying attention. Besides, Harry had barely just accepted his advances in bed, and he didn't want to push his submissive too far and possibly frighten him.
Harry tensed slightly, but after a few seconds he relaxed again, not minding the intimate touch. As much as he hated to admit it, it was almost as calming as Severus's wings. Severus smiled slightly at the trust Harry was showing and tentatively lifted his wings and turned off the allure. "Oh my little love, I don't know why you protest so much when you like cuddling as much as I do," he shook his head with a small chuckle.
Harry shifted slightly and looked at Severus with an arched eyebrow. "Really, and who says that I like cuddling?" he challenged.
"I do." Severus said with a smirk, "And judging by the fact that you haven't tried to move yet, I'm right."
Harry scowled but settled back down, content for the moment to stay in Severus's embrace. Unfortunately for the two, they can almost never have a moment alone.
"Hey Har-" Sirius trailed off when he noticed the murderous look on Severus's face. "Everything alright?" he asked hesitantly, seeing Harry snuggled up to Severus with his face pressed into his neck.
All he got in reply was a low snarl coming from Severus and a weak mewl from Harry. "Is he okay?" Remus demanded, paying no heed to Severus's warning.
Severus snarled ever louder, this time directed at Remus, which in turn angered Sirius. "Don't growl at Remus, and you had better bloody well tell us if anything is the matter with our godson."
"'m fine Siri." Harry mumbled. "Go 'way."
Severus almost felt like grinning at the offended look on Sirius's face. His godson had never not wanted him near him before. The only conclusion Sirius could come to was that Harry was sick. "Harry, if you aren't feeling alright then Remy and I can take you to Madame Pomfrey," he crooned softly.
"You won't be taking him anywhere," Severus said flatly. "And if either of you tries to take one step closer to my submissive there will be blood," he bared his teeth, clearly showing his fangs.
"Sev...be nice." Harry roused himself enough to raise his head to look at his guardians. "Sirius, Remus, I'm fine."
"You don't look fine." Sirius said, still concerned, his godson looked worried and exhausted. He took a few steps closer, reaching out to feel Harry's forehead, but Severus snapped.
He quickly brought out his claws and snarled loudly at Sirius, who, for his part, was finally starting to look a bit worried. "We both know I'm not going to hurt my godson," Sirius said firmly, keeping his eyes trained on the territorial dominant.
Severus straightened his shoulders slightly at that. "You may appease yourself that my Harry is not injured, but you will not remove him from my arms, nor touch him."
Harry narrowed his eyes at Severus, miffed that he had to add the 'my' to the sentence, but he didn't comment on it in favor of curling closer to Severus when Sirius stepped closer. It was a (probably useless) effort to calm Severus down, before his mate bit his godfather's head off.
Severus, however, took the movement as Harry being frightened of Sirius's advancements and responded accordingly. He lashed out at Sirius with his claws, making the man quickly retreat. "Stay away from him," Severus warned dangerously.
"Sev," Harry groaned. "For Merlin's sake, I wasn't backing away because I was afraid, I moved to get more comfortable and to try and stop you from attacking him, which, as you saw, didn't work."
"Regardless, I don't want anyone near you right now." Severus turned to Harry, his voice quickly taking on a soft quality. Harry looked irritated but he didn't push it, knowing full well why Severus was acting over-protective.
Remus sighed and looked at Sirius. "Come on Padfoot, lets not bother them any more. Something obviously just happened to make Severus this defensive, and we can get the information out of Harry later."
"You know, I am sitting here!" Harry said indignantly, getting annoyed at everyone speaking as if he weren't in the room with them. "And Severus, while I appreciate your concern, Sirius and Remus aren't going to hurt me."
Severus snorted and kissed Harry's cheek. "Don't act like you want to be around them right now either, else you would have tried to leave my arms already. In fact, your acting quite docile right now," he smirked.
"I am not!" Harry said offended. "Just because I'm comfortable…" he trailed off and scowled.
"You want to cuddle with me just as much as I want to cuddle with you," Severus said smugly.
Harry huffed and stubbornly refused to curl into Severus, trying to make a point. Severus smirked then glared once more at the two mutts. "Out," he snarled.
"Fine." Sirius said shortly, glaring menacingly towards Severus before leading Remus into their quarters and closing the door. Once they had left, Severus turned to Harry and swept him in his arms bridal-style and carried him upstairs.
He wandlessly stripped them both then prodded Harry to the bed and settled in beside him, pulling Harry to his chest. "I love you Harry."
Harry sighed and rolled closer to Severus. "I love you too, even when your acting insufferable."
Severus smirked. "Good." he remarked before enfolding Harry in his arms and wrapping his wings around them. Once he made sure Harry was comfortable he turned on the Veela allure.
"Hmm, enjoy it while it lasts." Harry said sarcastically as he snuggled closer to Severus, already feeling the effects of today's events and the allure. "I plan on being as stubbornly persistent as I can these next two months."
"I welcome the challenge." Severus whispered into Harry's ear, smirking at Harry's blush.
"Stop being mean and let me cuddle with you," Harry pouted.
"Gladly." Severus said, pulling Harry closer and affectionately licking his neck. "Go to sleep sweetheart, I'll be here when you wake."
The next morning Harry awoke to the sound of furious shouting from the kitchen. Curious as to who Severus was ranting to, Harry wrapped a robe around him and padded to the kitchen, raising an eyebrow when he saw Dumbledore sitting at the table with Severus in front of him, pacing agitatedly.
" - a coercion spell Albus! Cast on one of your students. Greene is dangerous, don't make the same mistake you did four years ago." Severus hissed.
Harry cautiously stepped through the door and ambled to Severus's side. "Sev." was all he said.
Severus sent one more glare to Dumbledore before resting his forehead against Harry's and kissing his cheek. "Good morning love." he whispered.
"Morning, Good morning professor." Harry said.
Dumbledore nodded at him benignly. "Good morning my dear boy." he greeted.
Severus growled angrily and protectively stepped in front of Harry. "Keep my words in mind. And now, if you don't mind, I would appreciate you leaving."
Dumbledore nodded once then quickly left, leaving Severus to tend to Harry. "I'm sorry if I woke you up sweetheart." Severus murmured apologetically. "However, the issue with Professor Greene needed to be worked out. I will not allow you to be near a dangerous man such as he is."
Harry wrapped his arms around Severus's neck and nodded. "I'm going to go talk with my common room, alright?" he said, reluctantly stepping away from Severus's warm embrace. "I'll be back soon."
Severus growled in protest. He needed his mate near him, especially in light of recent happenings. "You will be back in less than an hour?"
Harry smiled at him and nodded, instinctively knowing that any longer and he would begin to feel the effects of being away form his dominant during mating season.
Severus frowned but kissed Harry's cheek and pulled him into one last hug. "I want you to be careful, and I want the names of everyone who has been near you when you get back." he said firmly, pausing for a quick second before nuzzling his nose into Harry's neck and licking it.
"Why?" Harry asked curiously, wrinkling his nose but not commenting on Severus's actions.
"So if you get hurt I will know whom to blame." Severus growled, pulling away from Harry's neck only to kiss him.
"Ahh." Harry nodded once Severus pulled away. "Well, I'll be back soon. Love you, Sev." he smiled at him before walking to the door.
"I love you Harry." Severus replied with a soft smile. The minute the door was closed however, he felt like jumping up and chasing after Harry. He paced back and forth and snarled loudly, he definitely didn't like his submissive being away from him. Not at all.
Harry walked down the corridors in silence until he reached the Gryffindor Common room. Muttering the password quietly, Harry slipped inside and went to meet Ron and Hermione, whom were lounging on the couch waiting for him.
"Hey!" Harry greeted cheerfully.
"Hey mate." Ron grinned back and Hermione smiled at him in greeting. "So, I've been thinking about the warning Dumbledore gave us in the beginning of the new term." Harry said after a second pause.
"Harry." Hermione groaned. "We can't, it'll end up just like our first year."
"I'm all for it!" Ron said exuberantly.
"Perfect." Harry grinned innocently. "Come on 'mione, you can't tell me you aren't the least bit curious."
"Why must you always put your life in danger like this!" Hermione sighed then rose off the couch. "Fine, but you have to promise me that if there's something dangerous we won't stay."
Harry and Ron nodded before leading the way out the portrait hold and quickly walking towards the flights of stairs. The rode one staircase until it got to the fourth floor, then all three quickly bounded off before it could move again.
"I'll give it five minutes before something goes wrong." Hermione said dryly as they cautiously approached the door. Well, Ron and Hermione were cautious. Harry, as always, quickly sprung forwards without a care of what danger could be waiting ahead.
They could tell the minute they set foot on the corridor. There was a different air to it, forbidding, dangerous. Even Harry seemed to sense it as he drew back into himself slightly and faltered in his step.
"Maybe we should…" Hermione trailed off at Ron and Harry's looks.
The three of them were so concentrated on the strange sense of foreboding that they almost missed the faint glowing coming from one doors along the hallways.
Hermione, however, caught it and brought it to Harry and Ron's attention.
"Weird." Harry tilted his head curiously and took a step closer, but Hermione quickly grabbed his hand.
"Are you bloody insane?" she questioned. "There's obviously something dangerous here, all of us can feel it."
"Hermione, I'm sure it's nothing too bad." Ron rolled his ears and took a stance next to Harry. "Shall we?"
Harry gave Hermione an impish smile then shrugged and prodded the door open, all three of them cringing back, expecting something to jump out at them.
When it became apparent that nothing was hiding behind the door, all three straightened up and looked at each other. "Well Harry, your idea." Ron said as he poked Harry's back, urging him to step foot in the room.
"No bloody way I'm going first, you go." Harry said nervously.
"Come on Harry, you're the one who's supposed to have stupid bravery. It wouldn't be the first time you risked your life." Hermione snorted.
Risking his life. Probably not the best idea, all events considering, and Severus would be furious. But hey, curiosity killed the cat, and wasn't the Gryffindor logo just a really big cat?
"Fine." Harry said reluctantly as he bravely took a few steps in the room, relaxing when nothing jumped out ready to kill him. Hermione and Ron quickly followed him in, and for a few seconds they just observed the room.
The room was completely bare save for a large tapestry hanging on the far east wall. Although it barely took up a quarter of the wall, the colors were so vibrant that it immediately drew the three's attention towards it. Printed clearly in the middle were 2 sleeping dragons twined together with small puffs of smoke coming out of their nostrils and long spikes extending down their body. Even in sleep the dragons looked frightful, and just looking at the drawing sent shivers down his back.
Harry closed his eyes and shuddered as waved of fear assaulted him, and he wanted nothing more than to be in Severus's arms right now. Looking over at Hermione and Ron, he saw that they also looked nervous, although Hermione's eyes were wide and terrified.
"Why is there a a single tapestry in a bare room?" Ron asked, "And why was the room glowing earlier?"
"Ron, don't you know what tapestry's are used for?" Hermione said exasperated. "Usually they are used as a warning, or to tell a story or event that has happ-"
"Hermione?" Harry and Ron asked instantly.
Instead of answering them she grabbed their hands and pulled them hurriedly away. Ron and Harry turned to where she was looking and both paled. Standing not 20 feet away from them were the same exact dragons on the tapestry, although these were very much alive, and very much awake.
All three friends had very different reactions. Hermione slowly backed away, Ron immediately fled, and Harry stood there stiffly, not sure whether it would provoke them more if he stood still or ran.
Luckily for him, or rather unluckily, the dragons chose for him. With a loud snarl the two dragons charged towards the three angrily. Harry squeaked and quickly followed Ron's example and bolted, Hermione following him a second later.
They barely managed to close the door before they heard another enraged growl and felt the slamming of the huge oak doors. Hermione whipped around to Harry and glared at him menacingly. "This is the last time I follow you anywhere, you always almost get us killed!"
"I do not!" Harry said offended. "Only half the time." he added as an afterthought.
"We still didn't figure out where the glowing was coming from." Ron pointed out as he looked nervously towards the still shuddering door.
"From behind the tapestry." Hermione said impatiently. "Those dragons are obviously here to protect something, and something valuable."
"Well, I vote that we go back to the common room." Harry said cheerfully.
Ron and Hermione stared at him then shook their heads. "I don't see how he bloody does it. He almost dies at least twice a year, then just bounces back like nothing happened." Ron gaped. "It's just odd. He has to be afraid sometimes!"
"I can hear you, you know!" Harry arched an eyebrow at them.
"Let's just go back to the common room." Hermione shook her head tiredly. "You make my head hurt Harry."
Harry pouted but followed Hermione, padding along silently behind her. They were almost out of the corridor when they heard a slightly shuffling coming towards them.
Fearful of being caught out of bounds, the trio quickly ducked into a room and cracked the door so they could see out. Professor Greene walked smoothly down the hallways, heading strait for the door they had just ran out of.
"Wh-" Both Hermione and Harry respectively covered his mouth and stepped on his foot.
"Shh, what's he doing here?" Harry whispered. It apparently wasn't quiet enough because the professor quickly whirled around and stalked dangerously towards the room they were hidden in. By some lucky chance of fate, however, another noise distracted him and he quickly turned around once more and slipped inside the glowing door.
Taking this as their chance, the three friends quickly bolted out of the floor and silently hurried to the stairs, letting out relieved sighs when they were finally settled back at their portrait hole.
"I'm going to go, I'll see you tomorrow?" Harry said innocently.
"More like kill us tomorrow." Hermione snorted before kissing his cheek and stepping through into the common room. Ron waved at Harry before following her through.
Now left alone with only his thoughts, Harry's mind returned to the room. It was odd. The entire hallways radiated a feeling of fear, except that glowing room…
Soon enough Harry made it back to Severus's quarters, and it was quickly becoming apparent that Harry needed to be in contact with Severus immediately. His bones ached, his muscles burned, and he felt weak just standing up.
He whispered the password to Severus's quarters and all but stumbled in. The second he passed the door frame, arms immediately wrapped around his waist and pulled him into a tight embrace. Harry slumped against the arms and quickly submitted to Severus's objective, allowing himself to be enclosed in the protective arms.
"Sev." he said softly.
"Hush." Severus said darkly as he quickly picked Harry up and carried him to their room. "Let me take care of you now. You won't be leaving our bed for the rest of today. I won't allow it. You've been straying from my arms far too much, and I don't like it."
Harry frowned and felt like protesting, but Severus's presence was naturally calming, and right now he just wanted Severus. Sensing his compliance, Severus made a noise of approval deep in his throat and soothingly stroked Harry's bum. "There we go." he murmured softly. "Just relax."
Harry sighed but obligingly cuddled closer to Severus, mewling in complaint when Severus shifted away from him. He was about to ask why he had moved, when he felt all his cloths being vanished. Less than a second later the sheets rustled and Harry felt Severus lie beside him again.
"Sev..." Harry sighed restlessly.
"Hush." Severus commanded again, and when Harry looked up he saw that Severus's eyes had once again darkened protectively. "Please sweetheart, let me hold you for a few minutes until I properly calm down."
Hearing that, Harry immediately laid his head against Severus's chest and squirmed closer, needing reassurance himself. He decided that he definitely didn't like being away from Severus that long. It was discerning, and it made him feel weak and vulnerable.
"From now on Harry, you don't stray from my side." Severus said firmly.
Harry raised an eyebrow then glared at him sharply. "Severus, I understand that it is mating season, however, that does not mean you are able to control my life."
Severus pulled Harry tighter against himself then wrapped him snugly in his arms. "No, but it does mean that I have an excuse to exert my dominance."
"What do you mean by that?" Harry asked suspiciously.
"This." Severus smirked and quickly rolled them over so he was pinning Harry to the bed. He chuckled lowly then trailed a line of kissed down Harry's cheek and throat till he got to his collarbone, where he sharply bite down on the pale skin.
Harry whined deep in his throat and arched slightly as Severus firmly licked and sucked the love bite, turning it into a dark bruise. "I suggest you not move like that, unless you want me to take this further than we both had planned." Severus smirked against Harry's skin.
Harry tried to wrap his arms around Severus's neck then mewled in frustration when he found them pinned above his head. Satisfied, Severus sat back and stared smugly at Harry. Slytherin's always won. "Promise me that you won't stray into trouble. Promise that if you have any problems you'll tell me."
Harry pouted and glared at Severus. "No fair." he accused.
"I'm a Slytherin, sweetheart, who said anything about me playing fair." he smirked.
Harry tried to squirm away from the restricting body weight, but in reply Severus only exerted more pressure. "Promise me."
"Fine." Harry went limp and stopped struggling. "I promise that I won't stray into trouble, and I'll tell you if I have any problems." Honestly, it was like Severus had a built in radar telling him whenever Harry's planning on, or has already done, something dangerous. Severus hadn't taken him planning it into account though. Harry promised that he wouldn't stray into trouble, he said nothing about purposefully seeking it out.
"Good." Severus nodded smugly before he released Harry's hands then leaned down to sweetly kiss him on the lips. "I love you Harry."
"Love you too." Harry replied, wrapping his arms around Severus's neck. "Even when your being an insufferable prat."
Severus chuckled and rolled over so Harry was free to move, almost immediately moving into a spooning position with Harry. "Go to sleep sweetheart, I know the bond reacting must have make you exhausted." he said adoringly.
Harry hummed in agreement and relaxed into Severus's warm embrace. "Night Sev."
"Goodnight Harry." Severus murmured as he wound his arms tightly around Harry's waist and pulled him back into his chest. "I'll wake you in time for lunch."
AN: I didn't have as much time as i would have liked to proof read it, but i hope there weren't too many spelling errors. You have my permission to hex me if there are ;)
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