A/N: Hello everyone! Let me just start out by saying that I am so pleased with the amount of reviews I got for my last chapter (12)! That is amazing for me! The most I've ever gotten. You guys are awesome! So sorry this is out late. It's been ready for a bit, but I hurt my finger so typing was not a good idea for a couple of days. Right at this moment it is killing me! Anyway, I want to thank njferrell for her suggestion in this chappie. I hope you like it! Since you guys loved drunk Harry and Snape so much we are going to see a bit more in this chapter. After this it's going to get a bit more serious so savor the funniness!!! Okay so I need to stop rambling! Enjoy!
Chapter 12
When the liquor was gone the fun was gone. (Irish Proverb)
Snape stood up in front of the class swaying slightly. "A'right, class is almost over, sur I'm goin to give grades right now," Snape began. He started walking towards Hermione and Lavender's potion. "Hmmm, Miz Granger and Brown, I'm gonna say, hmmm, an E. That looks pretty good." He moved on as Hermione smiled brightly. He glanced at Ron and Neville's potion and turned his nose up at it. "Longbottom, Weaslebee, what is this?" He demanded as he reached out to grip the table and peer into the cauldron.
"It's waiting for the last ingredient sir," Ron said trying to contain the grin that was threatening to burst onto his face.
"Well, what are you waiting for? Throw it in!" Snape exclaimed excitedly. Ron and Neville exchanged looks as Neville threw in the last ingredient. There was a resounding bang as their potion boiled over and disintegrated the cauldron. Harry's head snapped up and another bang was heard as he hit his head on the table. He let out a groan as he lifted his heavy head. He blinked his eyes several times and looked over at the smoking remains of the cauldron and the Potion professor's amused expression. Harry busted up laughing falling off the bench. Draco glanced over at him and then turned back burying his head in his hands.
"Excellent explosion! I give you an A!" Snape exclaimed as he moved on. Ron and Neville looked at each other in complete shock. He continued passing out grades as he made his way back to his mortified godson and a giggling Harry Potter who was rather comfortable on the floor.
"Excellent job Draco! I think you get an E+!" Snape said happily.
Draco lifted his head and stared at the man for a moment. "Sir, there is no such thing as an E+."
"In my classroom there is!" He exclaimed.
Draco shook his head and buried his face in his hands again. The whole class was completely shocked at how Snape was acting.
"Mr. Potter!" He yelled. Harry rolled over onto his back and accepted the hand that Snape held out for him. Snape pulled him up both staggering. This movement caused both of them to start laughing hysterically. The whole class stared on in disbelief. Nothing really seemed comical to them.
"Harry! I give you an O for creating a stupendous, outstanding potion!" Snape cried jubilantly.
Harry grinned. "Thankz Severus!" He replied.
Hermione scoffed loudly. "You can't be serious Professor?! Harry didn't even do a potion! He spent all his time getting wasted off his arse with you and then he passed out!" She hollered.
The class became quiet as they waited by bated breath for Snape's response. He turned slowly to peer through clouded eyes at her. Then he laughed. Harry looked between the furious look of his best friend and the shining amusement in Snape's eyes. He started laughing again as well.
"Miz Granger! Harry here did a great potion. You just can't see it. Itz invisdible," Snape stuttered.
Hermione was literally fuming and Harry could swear smoke was coming from her ears.
"Pst, Draco, do you see the smoke coming from Hermini's earz? Do you see it? Oh thatz not good. Severus, I think we should barricade ourselvez in yer office. She looks angry," Harry said not so quietly his eyes wide with drunken fear.
Snape glanced over at Harry and then back to Hermione. The bell chimed loudly, but nobody moved.
"Miz Granger, are you suggesting that I don't know how to run my classroom?" Snape asked puffing his chest out.
"Professor, Harry did not create a potion. It is not fair for him to earn an O for something he didn't do," Hermione replied through clenched teeth.
"I'm telling you he created a potion. I highly suggest, Miss hoity toity pants that you just accept thingz as they are and go to your next class. Fifty points to the person that can tell me what potion Harry created!" Snape said. He whipped around nearly tumbling over as he smacked Draco in the face with his billowing robes and made his way, somehow to his office. Draco glared after him wiping his face.
Hermione stormed over to Harry and stared intently at him. "Potter, I am not happy with you at all today!" She yelled before stalking towards the door.
Potter looked offended and turned to Draco. "Pst, hey Draco, what crawled up her arse and died?" He questioned not as quiet as he assumed.
Hermione stopped at the door. She slowly turned around raising her wand. Harry turned to look at her as an unnatural wind blew her hair around her making her look utterly scary. In actuality nothing was billowing around her it was just Harry's impression.
"Drake, shez going to kill me," Harry muttered in a meek voice as he reached out to clutch onto Draco putting him between the two. Draco struggled out of his grasp and stood.
"I'm not going to defend you from what you deserve," Draco sneered.
"But you're my mate," Harry said in a small voice looking completely terrified. The class looked between the two realizing how serious this moment had become. Draco's face softened. He was about to respond when a patronus floated into the room from Lelie. She requested Harry and Draco's presence.
Harry looked up at the patronus fearfully. "Aw shit, mum's gonna kill me," He whispered as he stared at the double headed doe (to him it was double headed and sending him a chastising look to boot).
"Come on lover boy let's go see what they want. Hermione can you hex him later?" Draco asked as he wrapped an arm around Harry's waist and lifted him off the bench that he had somehow managed to be back on.
Hermione glared at him. "Mione, I loves you," Harry whimpered as he walked towards her. Her face softened considerably as she took in his cute drunken state.
"I love you too Harry. Now I will hold my judgment for later. I'm sure Lelie will have plenty to say on the matter. There may be nothing left in the end," She replied as she winked at him and stepped away from the door.
Harry gave her a horrified look as he was pulled out of the room by Draco. "Ron! Save me!" He cried pitifully.
"Sorry mate, you're on your own!" He called back.
Harry cried out a pitiful cry as he followed Draco out of the school to find his parents.
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Lelie, Hillioes, Rylan, and Sage sat at the edge of the forest line still in their animagus form. They peered into the distance seeing Draco walking towards them pulling a staggering Harry behind him.
"What is wrong with Piekeren?" Lelie asked everyone in alarm. Hillioes smirked able to tell exactly what was wrong with his son.
"It appears that he's had a bit to drink," Hillioes commented quietly.
Lelie narrowed her cat gaze. "In the middle of the day?"
Hillioes shrugged his animal shoulders and pitied his son at this moment because Lelie was not happy. They transformed and told the other two to wait before they stepped out of the shadows.
Draco approached looking slightly perturbed. "Lelie, Hillioes, Harry is not quite in a right state at the moment. I apologize," Draco said as he pushed his mate forward.
Harry swayed and no one stopped him before he tumbled to the ground. Lelie stood there with her hands on her hips. Harry looked up at her giving her an innocent look.
"Hello mum. I'm surpriszed to see you so soon," Harry said in an overly sweet voice.
She squatted down in front of him pinning his eyes with her penetrating gaze. "Piekeren, why are you drunk in the middle of the day?" She asked.
"Psh, I'm not drunk mum," Harry slurred. Draco rolled his eyes behind him. Hillioes chuckled and Draco could have sworn he heard a low growl of laughter coming from the shadows. He suddenly felt a bit nervous about the fact that Harry, his protector was not fit to do so.
"Harry James Potter, you are drunk in the middle of the day! Don't you dare try to lie to me young man!" Lelie chastised.
He recoiled under her evil glare. She did not look like a serene light elf at this moment. "But mum it was Severus' fault!" Harry cried placing the blame on someone else. He felt slightly guilty since he didn't HAVE to drink all the shots. Draco rolled his eyes again and shook his head. Lelie's eyes narrowed further and Hillioes shifted his weight uncomfortably. He could feel the anger emanating off of Lelie.
"Oh really now?" Lelie said as she crossed her arms across her chest.
"Lelie, let's tell Harry what we called him for first and then you can have a chat with Snivellus," Hillioes suggested jumping into the conversation.
Lelie snapped her fingers angrily and Harry doubled over as he threw up every ounce of alcohol and food that he had in his system. Draco jumped back staring down in horror. He was so shocked at seeing his lover puking his stomach out that he didn't notice the two cats approaching and peering around the other two elves.
"Okay, Lelie, I think that's enough," Hillioes said nervously.
Lelie snapped her fingers again and Harry let out several shuddering breaths. "Bet he'll never get drunk in the middle of the day again," She commented darkly.
"Yes mum," Harry whispered hoarsely. Draco flicked his wand cleaning up the puke and nearly cleaned Harry up, but Lelie held up a restraining hand.
"No Draco, he needs to suffer the consequences. No potions to calm your stomach and you do not get to change your clothes right now. Do you understand me young man?" Lelie asked in a stern voice.
Harry nodded as he allowed Draco to help him up. He looked at him sheepishly. "Sorry love. Sorry mum and dad," He muttered.
Draco patted his back soothingly. "It's okay. It's not entirely your fault," Draco replied. He held his breath as he kissed the side of Harry's head.
"Oh, I will be speaking to Severus about this, but first we need to talk about the impending war and finding you more allies. We have come across two so far, but we didn't get very far as it was. Rylan please step forward," Lelie said all kindness leaving her voice for the moment. She was still angry at her son and especially Snape.
A light brown spotted jaguar stepped forward and Harry stared down at him in interest. He transformed into his elfin form and Harry attempted to smile at him.
"This is Rylan. He is a rogue light elf and we came across him in the forest. Rylan this is our son Piekeren or Harry as you may hear him being called. He is normally much more dignified. But all the same this is the King right here," Hillioes introduced.
"Well, King Piekeren it is nice to meet you. I imagine you enjoyed yourself while drinking and I think that's fantastic. It's a breath of fresh air when someone in your position can let loose and have a good time. I would be honored to help you win this war," Rylan said regally as he bowed deeply to Harry.
Harry nodded. "Thank you Rylan. It's nice to meet you as well. Will you be helping my mum and dad out on gathering up allies?"
"Uh yes, myself and this young woman included," He said as he stepped aside to let Sage come forward. She changed into her regular form and cast her eyes downward and bowed lowly to Harry.
Harry and Draco gasped and took a couple of steps back. Harry narrowed his gaze at her. "What are you doing here Sage? Didn't you get my message?" He seethed.
"Yes your highness, but I stood up to the 'king' and he banished me. I came here to vow my allegiance to you," Sage said not looking up.
Harry and Draco exchanged looks. Then Harry glanced at his parents. "Do you believe her?" He demanded.
"Harry, she took a vow. She is bound to you. Look at her hand. It would not have been accepted if she didn't mean it," Lelie said pointing out her hand. Harry glanced at it taking in the lion and snake intertwined. Draco stepped around him to get a closer look, but Harry reached out and pushed him back behind him giving Draco a concerned look. He turned back to Sage missing the smug look that Draco took on. Hillioes rolled his eyes not missing it.
"It could be a trick," Harry pointed out.
Lelie threw her hands into the air in exasperation. "Your father and I have it too. Does that mean we've tricked the fates? You can't trick them. Obviously," She responded as she waved her hand between Harry and Draco. Harry glared at her momentarily and took a defensive step in front of Draco. Draco reached out and set a calming hand on his arm.
"Harry, she has a point. Let's give Sage a chance. If she's got the same marking as your parents she must mean it. Don't get angry," He said in a comforting voice. Harry visibly relaxed under his touch and at his words. Hillioes had placed his hand on Lelie's arm as well and she calmed down too.
"I'm sorry mum. I'm not in my right mind at the moment," Harry replied. Lelie smiled at him and nodded.
"I know that sweetheart, but it's not my fault," Lelie said in a bitter tone as she glared up at the castle. Harry nodded.
"King Piekeren, do you accept my allegiance?" Sage asked after a moment.
Harry studied her for several moments and looked between her and Rylan. He was staring intently at Sage in a way that Harry recognized as the way he stared at Draco. He grinned slightly at this realizing that Rylan and Sage were soul mates. "I will accept it on one condition," Harry said finally.
"Anything," Sage said as she looked up at him.
"I want to know everything there is to know about your people, but not at this moment. I think I need to lie down. I apologize to all of your for my behavior and I hope you do not look down on me as you're leader," He said in his official king like voice.
"Like I said, I think it's great to see someone like you acting normal. I'm cool with it. Let's go beautiful. We've got work to do," Rylan said as he threw an arm around Sage's shoulders and turned to walk back into the forest. Sage nodded kindly to Harry before blushing profusely and accompanying her assumed mate.
"I'm with Rylan on this one. Great way to loosen up!" Hillioes said happily as he patted him a bit extra hard on his back. Lelie glared at him and then turned her gaze to her son.
"Piekeren, you can drink all you want, but not during the day and not when you are around your people. That is for private time. Now it appears that I have a certain potions master to speak with. Good bye love and stay out of trouble. Draco as his mate you need to see that he does," Lelie scolded.
Draco lowered his eyes away from the heat of his future mother-in-laws gaze. He nodded slowly.
"Hillioes, I'll meet you three in a moment," She said as she disappeared into her white mist. Harry, Draco, and Hillioes exchanged looks.
They stood in silence and suddenly it was broken by something that even Draco's not so sensitive ears could hear.
"SEVERUS TOBIAS SNAPE! HOW DARE YOU LET MY SON GET DRUNK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SCHOOL DAY!" Lelie yelled in a piercing voice.
The three remaining men slapped their hands over their ears as they retreated as far as they could from the piercing yell. Unfortunately, Draco and Harry had to listen to it as they ran into the castle and up to their dorm room. Only after casting several strong silencing spells were they able to drown out his mother.
"Oh, I am so glad I'm not in that office," Harry muttered as he collapsed onto the bed.
"Me too. You should rest love, although I'm not so sure you deserve it. What were you thinking?" Draco demanded.
"Oh bollocks not you too," Harry muttered as he placed a pillow over his head.
"Well, I'm sorry, but when I saw Sage I was reminded of what happened earlier today and well, you obviously couldn't protect me in your inebriated state so it just made me rather nervous," Draco said as he pulled the pillow up.
"I'm sorry. I just was surprised that he wanted to talk to me and he was offering me drinks. I couldn't refuse especially since we were making headway, but I think after this lecture he won't come anywhere near me," Harry replied as he pointed towards the door.
"Don't underestimate my godfather. It's okay love, just don't let it happen again. Drinking is for private time like your mum said," Draco said.
Harry nodded and then groaned in pain.
"Get some sleep. I'll be in the common room when you wake up," Draco said.
"No, stay with me please," Harry whispered looking up at him hopefully.
Draco grinned and nodded happily. He slid up next to him stacking a few pillows against the headboard and sitting against them. Harry set his head in his lap wrapping his arms around his legs. He sighed in contentment as Draco pulled the covers over him.
"Remind me not to ever drink again," Harry muttered darkly.
"I will. Go to sleep," Draco said as he began running his fingers through Harry's hair. Within minutes Harry was fast asleep and Draco found himself feeling apprehensive all of a sudden. An unknown fear was seeping into his body and he found his mind racing with no clear thoughts coming through. Something was going to happen soon and he wasn't so sure that Harry was going to make it out alive. That's all he knew from his feelings and that made him feel even worse.
"I love you Harry," Draco whispered as a single tear slipped from his eye. Harry shifted beneath him and muttered something incoherently. Draco smiled slightly at him and closed his eyes as he drifted into an unsettling sleep.