Claimed
Chapter 20
Digesting New Information and Grindelwald's Awake But Is He Aware?
Harry had wanted to go and see Sirius and Remus last night, but Severus had discouraged him of that notion. He knew he couldn't stop Harry forever, but he hoped to hold him off until they at least were showered and healed. Poppy and Andrea were rushed off their feet, trying to help everyone. Andrea of course was finding it much easier than Poppy. Severus had forced Harry to get a decent sleep, he needed it right now - Severus did as well.
It was morning now and everyone was well rested, after having the first decent sleep in ages. Severus woke before Harry did, and headed straight for the Hospital wing they had created.
"Andrea how is everyone?" asked Severus smoothly.
"Now resting comfortably, we have given them dreamless sleeping potion, they need some sleep before we do our tests." said Andrea. By tests she meant to see whether they were still fully functional or not.
"Remus Lupin is a werewolf, if he's not awake in the new fortnight we must prepare a room for him in the dungeons," said Severus.
"I understand, but werewolves are stronger in mind and body when they're not transforming. If anything I suspect he will be the first to come around, as long as no damage was done in Azkaban," said Andrea.
"That's not strictly true, Remus always had a tough time, it took him days to recover from the full moon." said Poppy. She knew better than most, she was one of the few who knew Remus' secret from the beginning.
"I guess everyone is different then," said Andrea surprised.
"Indeed," said Severus "Thank you, keep me updated,"
"We will do Sev," said Andrea as Severus walked away.
"How are they?" asked Harry groggily waking up. He knew Severus by now, and also knew he probably had already been down to see what was happening. Stretching leisurely feeling much better after a decent nights sleep.
"They are resting comfortably," said Severus.
"Have they come around yet?" asked Harry hopefully.
"Negative, everyone has been given dreamless sleeping potion, they need time for their minds to heal and bodies to recover." said Severus reassuring Harry as much as he was able.
"I suppose," sighed Harry.
"Let's go get some breakfast," said Severus helping Harry out of the bed, cradling Harry's head in his hands, he kissed Harry passionately. Severus loved the way Harry clung to him, as if he was afraid he'd disappear.
Harry wrapped his arms around Severus' neck, bringing him down, wanting nothing more than to feel Severus' hands on him. It had been so long since they had last had some fun, and he wanted some now. His hands weren't the only thing he wanted to feel.
Severus lay Harry back on the bed, his body followed, moaning around Harry's mouth when Harry arched into him. Inner lacing Harry's fingers he put them both above Harry's head. Severus nibbled his way down Harry's throat, kissing and sucking harshly as Harry's hands undressed him urgently. Removing one hand Severus placed a silencing spell around the room. He was a very private man; he did not like the thought of others knowing his private business. Severus had to put his wand on the dresser, as he had already been stripped of all his clothes.
"Sev," gasped Harry, unable to stop himself thrusting into Severus. He didn't think he had ever been so hard before in his life. It had taken him along time, to stop thinking of those who had hurt him when they had sex. Especially Ron, as he had meant more than the others. He refused to let them ruin the rest of his life, or his life with Severus and had successfully stopped his thoughts. That usually crept up in the most intense moments, of their coupling.
"What is it my little minx?" murmured Severus as he took Harry's clothes from his body as sensually as possible. There was many times where they had stopped, when he had said the wrong thing. Something that had reminded him of something they had done or said. Minx was a safe word, hence why he used it; he couldn't wait to get revenge on those who had hurt his mate.
"More," Harry almost whined, he wanted something Severus wasn't even interested in yet. He wanted to be filled, to feel that fullness invading him over and over again. It made him feel so good; it was different from what it used to be of course. Severus was always so careful with him, made sure he wasn't hurt during or after it.
"Just you try and stop me," laughed Severus breathlessly.
The noises Harry made while Severus prepared him, was enough to nearly drive him over the edge. Stopping once Harry was loosened and stretched enough to accept all of him without being hurt. The lube had a mild numbing agent just to be sure, if Harry ended up hurt Severus would never forgive himself for it. If it came to it he wasn't sure if Harry would forgive him. He had been hurt in the past too much to appreciate pleasurable pain during sex.
"Now, now, now, please, Sev, more," murmured the green eyed little vampire clutching Severus as close as possible.
Severus unable to deny himself or his mate anymore did what he had wanted to since he had kissed him. He always waited on Harry making the first move; he wanted to be sure Harry was ready for it. Maybe in a few years time he would be making the first moves, until then he was happy to have, whatever his mate was willing to give. Slowly but surely he slid himself inside Harry, groaning at the feel of the satin like walls rippling around him.
Once he was sure Harry was ready for him, he began thrusting in powerfully, hitting that spot inside. That turned Harry completely incoherent, untouched by Severus' hand he came forcefully between their bodies. The feeling of Harry's body tightening around him was too much for the vampire as he emptied himself in his mate. Claiming him as his once more, sweaty and spent, he lay on top of his mate almost possessively. Nuzzling Harry's neck in comfort not worried about being too heavy as they were both vampires. Harry seemed to love it, when he lay across him like this especially after sex. He could sense his mate's emotions, content, happy, at peace.
They stayed that way for a while just basking in the afterglow.
Later that day, after lunch had been eaten, Harry had, after spending time with Neville, Luna, Fred and George went to spend time with Draco. Who was unfortunately still stuck in bed as he recovered from almost loosing his magic. Loosing was different from using reserves from your magical core. Loosing magic was like being reverted to a baby, he had to wait for his magic to recuperate, and it took a very long time.
Fred and George were speaking to Severus regarding the Auror's and the information he needed.
"So which Auror's do we take?" asked George.
"There's only a few I want you to take, it must be them and do not be gentle with them," said Severus curling his lip in disgust.
"Who?" asked Fred.
"Shacklebolt, Amvery, Dawlish and Podmore," said Severus a look of revulsion on his face. When he got his hands on them they would not survive, he was going to kill them.
"They hurt Harry didn't they?" asked George his voice going cold, just as the day they spoke about getting revenge on Dumbledore for causing the death of their little sister.
"Yes, I need them alive at least one of them," said Severus evilly. "There is always a vampire near the dungeons. Have them check the Auror's sometimes they have illegal wands, I do not want them getting away." it would make everything much more difficult.
"Don't worry, they'll all be alive, same cannot be said after I'm done with them here." growled Fred.
George just nodded a cold evil look in his usually warm fun loving brown eyes.
"Good, then I suggest you get going, do not be caught," said Severus smoothly.
"We will see you later," said George and Fred simultaneously before twin apparating pops could be heard.
"How are you feeling?" asked Harry sitting next to Draco's bed.
"Much better, I don't think it will be too much longer now," said Draco "Any updates?"
"Did Neville or Luna tell you about the book the twins found?" asked Harry trying to figure out just what Draco knew.
"No what about it?" asked Draco curiously.
"We think Dumbledore might have been hurting Voldemort the same way he hurt me," whispered Harry he hated speaking about it. Thankfully though the others had told Draco, with his permission wanting to spare him the pain of talking about it again.
"I'm so sorry I let you down," said Draco sadly, his blue eyes full of sorrow and self disgust.
"Don't be, things worked out brilliantly," smiled Harry; sure he wished it hadn't happened. Part of him was glad it was him and nobody else; he got the better end of the bargain. He'd go over it all again if he knew he would get Severus out of it all. He finally had a place to call his own, and he'd be damned if he gave that up.
"So what does that mean? Is it why he became Voldemort?" asked Draco.
"He also told the Ministry…I think there might have been a cover-up," said Harry swallowing harshly. How they could have done such a thing he didn't know, the students that had probably been hurt…was enough to turn his stomach in disgust.
"No way!" gaped Draco shocked to the core.
"Yeah, Sev's going to get a few Auror's here…try and get information out of them." said Harry looking slightly nervous.
"What's wrong?" asked Draco seeing his friend looking slightly sick and apprehensive maybe he couldn't tell.
"Severus is going to get one of the Auror's who hurt me, I don't want to see them again…I'm scared it's going to bring everything crashing down again," said Harry confessing his fears.
"No Harry, Severus is going to kill them, and they are going to deserve everything they get. You are going to be able to relax, with the knowledge the ones that hurt you, got their comeuppance and that they are dead." said Draco adamantly.
"You think so?" asked Harry hesitantly.
"I know so," said Draco, "If he didn't, I would."
Harry smiled softly "Thanks Dray,"
"Welcome," said Draco a warm glow settling in, he loved it when Harry called him Dray. Not in a love kind of way that Severus needed to worry, he loved Harry like a brother. He had always wondered what it would be like, to have a younger brother, who needed looking after. He had gotten his wish, years ago, before Voldemort had been defeated before Dumbledore had betrayed them. Harry may be more powerful, a leader, someone everyone looked up to, but Harry had looked up to him when all was said and done. It made him feel great, wanted, and special and when he was able to help Harry it felt ten times better.
Harry was his little brother, to tease, to love, to kill for, to spoil nothing was going to get in his way this time.
"I got a letter from Gringotts," said Harry wandering through to the room Severus was currently using.
"What does it say?" asked Severus, gesturing for Harry to sit on his knee. Which he did, wrapping one arm around Severus' neck. He loved those small moments, of comfort and care.
"They've all been paid, I got all the shares of the Prophet, and it's mine now to do as I wish. First thing I'm going to do is fire Rita Skeeter, then anyone else who cares more about a story than ratings." said Harry his lip curled talking about the woman who had made his life hell.
"What did she do?" asked Severus running soothing circles around Harry's bare back. His hands having crept under his mate's top, Harry loved the feeling of skin of skin contact.
"She made my life a living hell," murmured Harry relaxing against Severus enjoying the touch.
"The paper is yours to do with as you wish, but think about it this way, is she a good writer?" asked Severus.
"She turned everyone against me if that's what you mean," murmured Harry looking as though something smell was under his nose.
"Which means people believed her, maybe it would be best to give her the chance to write about Dumbledore," said Severus.
"I guess," sighed Harry.
"If she's bothered you that much fire her, there's always someone else out there," said Severus. If she made Harry uncomfortable then who was he to argue the point really. For some reason Harry seemed to hate her, and he only hated those who had hurt him.
"I'll think about it," said Harry eventually, Severus had made a good point - nobody wrote quite like Rita Skeeter.
"Good," said Severus kissing Harry softly. "Now let's go see Poppy and Andrea, perhaps there might be news now."
"Kay," said Harry breathless (figuratively speaking of course) from the kiss.
"What's going on?" asked Severus walking in; Andrea quickly pushed them back out.
"Grindelwald is awake," said Andrea whispering knowing both vampires could hear her.
"Is he safe?" asked Harry warily. Old habits, he was used to thinking of Grindelwald as a Dark Lord.
"He's extremely weak, without a wand and just remember Harry he might not be what you thought of him." said Andrea professionally.
"I know, sorry," said Harry apologizing.
"It's fine sweetie, I'll let you know more information as soon as we have it." said Andrea. "Or you can wait out here and listen to everything," she said before she slipped back into the room where Gellert was awake and a very, very old man.
"Where am I?" groaned Gellert groggily, he certainly wasn't in Azkaban that was for sure.
"You are safe," said Poppy with confidence and professionalism.
"Where?" asked Gellert his voice hoarse and weak.
"Snape Castle, we rescued you from Azkaban, just rest and get better," said Poppy.
"Snape? That name isn't familiar to me, what year is it? How long?" rasped Gellert.
"Rest, we will let you know soon, give your mind and body a chance to recover, drink," said Poppy helping him drink some cold water, before giving him a sedative. His mind was intact, that much was obvious. Poppy hadn't expected it to say the least; he had been in Azkaban for what one hundred and thirty odd years? Since Gellert had been around twenty years old.
"Well if he's intact it gives us hope for the others," said Andrea looking rejuvenated by the conversation.
"Yes it does, now I'm going to put a monitoring charm on them you are getting some rest tonight." said Poppy.
"Why don't you both get some rest? Allow Drippy and Dizzy keep an eye on them?" asked Severus coming into the room aware Gellert was now asleep.
"You are both exhausted, you are no use to them like that," said Harry standing beside Severus putting in his own thoughts on the subject.
"Will two house elves be enough?" asked Poppy looking worried.
"They are only monitoring them, they will come and get you should any of them need you before morning," said Severus adamantly.
"I think that's the best idea I've ever heard, come on Poppy, we definitely need a shower, a rest, let our magic recuperate and a sleep." said Andrea coaxing Poppy into agreeing.
"Very well, as long as they alert us immediately," said Poppy seriously.
"I shall instruct them to do so," said Severus.
"Okay then," said Poppy following Andrea to the door.
"You are back sooner than I expected," said Severus surprised to see the twins so soon. Concentrating, he also realized that the FOUR aurors were in his dungeons. His revenge would be complete soon, he owed the twins that much. He didn't know the order as well as the twins; he would have had a tougher time getting them. He could sense them but also feel them thanks to the fact he controlled the wards. Hopefully Harry wouldn't know, or he doubted his mate would sleep tonight. That's where Harry was right now, in their bed waiting on him returning. He had told Harry he wanted to speak to the twins for a few minutes before coming down the stairs.
"Well it was no trouble," said Fred in feral satisfaction.
"Just waited on them outside the Ministry wards," said George.
"Never even realized what was happening," finished Fred.
"Thank you boys," said Severus.
"So when are we getting started?" asked George.
"We?" asked Severus his eyes narrowed.
"You don't think we are going to let them get away with torturing our brother do you?" asked Fred incredulously.
"Pity I cant kill them, I think Harry should be there when we do, maybe it will help him get over what happened." said George.
"Hm…meet me down there in twenty minutes," said Severus a new respect for the twins blooming in him as he walked back to his bedroom where his mate was waiting.
"Hey," said Severus crawling into bed, next to his mate.
"Hi, what did you want to speak to them about?" asked Harry curiously, burrowing himself further into his mate.
"Hm…oh nothing just an idea I have," fibbed Severus, which was true so he wasn't outright lying to him.
"Oh," said Harry nodding in understanding, wrapping himself around Severus.
"Goodnight little one," said Severus, carding his hand through Harry's hair, knowing Harry couldn't resist curling into him more when he did that. As he did card his hands though Harry's hair he began chanting the sleeping spell. One that would give Harry a peaceful sleep, he felt horrible cheating his mate like that. However he wanted his revenge against those who had hurt Harry. He didn't want Harry to know they were there until they were going to be killed. Despite the fact Harry was now in a spell induced slumber, he continued soothing him to sleep for fifteen minutes. Until he regretfully untangled himself from his mate, got dressed. "I'll be back soon," he whispered, kissing his forehead and leaving to deal with those who had hurt Harry
They would rue the day they had hurt his mate.
ooo somebodys in trouble! haha will they know where to find the information severus wants? or will they be unable to do so? will the ministry have covered it up? will severus and harry uncover something much worse than just dumbledore being evil but a huge ministry cover up too? people who had condemed to a life of hell and torture to satisfy dumbledore's horrid ways? do you like the process in which harry is recovering with what happened to him? R&R please!
its soo weird the reviews are getting less and less! i updated invisible yesteday and i've gotten the lowest record of reviews EVER! since i started the story! :( i didnt expect that becuase it gets the most hits people seem to like it best! seem being the key word :(