Lucius had a little surprise for puppy. It had been a few weeks since he had been given puppy. And today was little puppy's birthday. Puppy deserved a special treat. He had been doing so well. His obedience training had moved quickly. Puppy had not had any real test though. He had not taken puppy to a meeting. But that changed today. He was not the only one who remembered puppy's birthday. The entire wizarding world knew puppy's birthday. Voldemort more then remembered. He had decided to throw a little dinner. He insisted that Jade be brought. He wanted to show all of his followers that Harry was no more. Lucius could not refuse him. He knew puppy would do him proud. Puppy was scared of a choke collar or loss of his freedoms. Jade would have to do him proud.
He did not tell Jade until the day. Jade joined him to little puppy's surprise for a bath that morning. And he could see puppy's eyes shine when they got to the dinning room. Lucius had done some research. It had taken some but he learned puppy favoured blueberry pancakes. Puppy deserved a bit of a treat for his birthday.
Lucius pointed at the food. "Master knew Jade liked them and I thought on your birthday you deserved a special little treat from your master."
Jade looked at him in surprise. "Thank you master."
He was not sure if puppy even realized what day it was. He usually would have embraced puppy not knowing. Puppy had no life beyond his bed and his pleasure. He did not have any need for knowing what day or month it was. But it would be mentioned at dinner that night and puppy should know what was coming. This was not a simple meeting. Puppy would not just be there to show obedience. He would be on proper show tonight.
He spoke. "My Lord is throwing a dinner party tonight and I have been ordered to bring you. He wishes for the rest of his allies to see what a docile puppy you are."
Jade had tears sparkling in his eyes. "Master."
Lucius gently reached out and brushed the tears. He reminded his puppy that he knew how to obey. He just needed to use his proper manners. If he did he was safe. He would not have anyone touch him. Lucius was his master. No one would do anything to him. Especially not right in front of Voldemort. Jade needed to behave though. He would not shame his master. Lucius would likely end up in a cell and puppy handed to someone else. Tonight was far more important then a meeting. Tonight puppy was on display. Tonight puppy could not make a single mistake. He emphasized that it would be both of their necks on the line.
Lucius kissed him. "Remember what master said before we started your training. You staying safe with master is up to you. Do we need more training today?"
Jade shook his little head. "No Master. Jade will remember what he was taught. I don't want to leave master."
Though he knew Jade was not his just yet he knew Jade was telling the truth. Jade would come to want to be with him just for him. But it was for safety right now. Puppy was smart enough to know what would happen to him if he was given to Voldemort. He knew how kind Lucius was. Rabastan's rape of him was a reminder.
Lucius thought he could use a refresher and told puppy he would come back after work and they would have a bit of training before his bath and dressing. He left his little puppy and had to leave for his business of the day. He was surprised when he ran into Severus in the manor.
Severus nodded. "I have been welcomed back into the inner circle. I have been told your pet is to be presented and paraded in front of the others tonight."
Lucius looked back towards his doors. "He is. You were wrong; the little one does seem to be a quick learner. If only out of fear of going to Voldemort's care."
Smirking Severus was sure it had some more to do as well with Lucius. He knew his old friend was being pretty gentle. He was awe what was done to Harry before. He tended to think Voldemort had done Harry a favour. Harry was definitely better off here. He may not like the fucking but he was treated better then at home. Better to be Lucius' puppy then his Uncle's whipping dog and house elf. Severus though wondered how well Harry would perform for his master at the dinner that night. He hoped for the boy's sake he would perform well. For a moment he thought of his beloved best friend and what he was allowing to happen to her son but he shook away the thought. Harry was safer here in the long run. He was taken care of and Lucius would ensure he survived the war one way or another. He swore when the war was over, if their side won and Voldemort was destroyed, he would help Harry gain his freedom from Lucius if there was still something left of the boy.
Severus turned. "I have to head to the lab. I unfortunately will not be present to see your puppy's presentation tonight. I am expected at the other place."
Lucius nodded. "I am sure that side is having some kind of memorial tonight for the martyr."
Confirming that Severus said he had been instructed by Voldemort he was to attend. It would look suspicious if he did not. There were only two people in the world who still clung to the belief that Harry was alive. His godfathers had not given up hope. The ministry was using this to their advantage to have a big memorial that day on his birthday to remind the people of their world how young Harry had been and how tragic his death had been. His friends and those who actually cared for him or had pretended in some cases would be having a dinner for him at Grimmauld place, his favourite foods, as if he would be there with them.
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Jade was back. Harry had retreated in absolute fear. He had been slipping away more and more since training began. Tonight Jade was needed. Tonight he had to be on top form. He was shaking with the thought of what would be happening to him. He needed to make sure he did what ever asked of him tonight. Lucius had come and taken him for a walk and once again they had done their training. After Jade found himself in the second bath of the day.
He was surprised when Lucius handed him a package. "Master?"
Lucius smiled. "It is Jade's birthday today after all and I thought puppy was in need of some of his own things instead of wearing master's clothes."
Inside the package Jade found some very nice charcoal trousers, a dark green shirt, some socks and silk boxers and to his surprise there was a new collar. It was the same color as before and a place for his tags but there were some small diamonds studded along it. He knew that it was definitely an expensive step up from the one he was wearing but he found no pleasure in some new collar. A collar was a collar in his mind.
Lucius waited till he was dressed and then took off the old collar and transferred the tags to the new one. "How does puppy like his new clothes and collar?"
Jade adjusted his pose to allow master to clasp his new collar in place. "Thank you for my gift master."
Lucius smiled and reminded puppy it was his birthday. And even puppies deserved gifts. He had another gift for puppy. But only if puppy did well tonight. He pointed at a little gift which was tied up in pretty paper and a bow on the window seat where he often sat curled up. He had bought the clothes ad collar for tonight but he had wanted puppy to have a special treat which would make him smile. He knew it was just enough incentive for puppy to make sure he did his best. He led puppy to the door but he stopped before he got to the corridor. Jade was grateful for he was already shaking. He was petrified of seeing all of the Death Eaters in one go tonight.
Lucius put a hand in his arm seeing his fear. "Remember you do as I have taught you and you will not be hurt little one. I promise you that."