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Hello everyone. Thank you for the votes on the sex of Sirius's baby, I'm in the middle of writing the chapter where hey learn the gender. I will accept a few stragglers who want to vote :) And I'm sorry for those of you who were disappointed that the slash in the previous chapter was not Harry and Draco, that happens soon, but not yet. In this chapter there's a bit of humor going on and some future planning. Hope you all enjoy

Harry and Draco were in the entrance hall waiting for Neville to show up. Harry was leaning against a wall while Draco was tucked into his side, resting his head on Harry's shoulder. Harry was slightly on edge, he was bringing a human into a house with two recovering vampires and also he had not set his claim on Draco and it was making his werewolf side agitated. But he wanted to wait until the threat of Voldemort was gone, because if Harry died during the war he would want Draco to be able to find another mate. Draco had not questioned why he had not been marked yet and Harry thought it was because he was not ready to be marked. Harry was brought out of his thoughts when Draco asked him a question.

"Harry are you alright?"

"Why do you ask?"

"You keep bumping me with your wings. They're flickering like you're agitated," damn Draco for being able to read him, and damn his wings too.

"Sorry, just nervous about having Neville here with your father and Severus. They haven't fully recuperated."

"He should be fine, right?"

"Oh yes, Neville can handle himself. Its Lucius and Severus I'm concerned about," Harry pushed off the wall and put away his wings. Although everyone in the castle was used to them, he did not want to frighten Neville too much. He walked closer to entrance doors waiting for Neville's portkey to bring him to the castle, when he heard someone walking down the grand staircase. He turned to see Lucius and Severus walking down with no contact between the two, but very close. Harry smirked as the they reached the bottom stair. "Nice of you two to join us."

"Well you did send an elf after us," said Severus.

"Yes well, our guest is human. Do you two think you will need to hunt before he comes?"

"I could do with something small. Severus?"

"Yes, alright."

"Okay, be back in time for drinks after dinner," both men nodded and walked towards the kitchen to use the rear door. Draco started laughing when they were no longer in sight and Harry just watched his mate be so carefree. He grabbed Draco around the waist from behind and lifted him off his feet, causing his mate to let out a very unmanly squeak. "And what has you laughing so much, hm?"

"Harry put me down!" Harry did as he was told and Draco turned around and swatted his arm, causing Harry to laugh at his mate. "And for your information, I was laughing at my father and Severus. Those two have been dancing around each other for years. Trust something like becoming vampires to bring them together." Suddenly Sirius's voice was heard from somewhere in the castle.

"Remus John Lupin-Black! Get back here this moment!" Just then Remus came running into the entrance looking quite frightened, much to the amusement of the other two.

"Remus what have you done?" Harry asked trying to hold in his laughter as Remus jumped hearing his alpha's voice. He quickly turned around to face Harry.

"Harry, you have to help! He's gone crazy," Remus came closer to Harry and Draco in hopes that the two would help hide him from Sirius. Just then there was a snap announcing the arrival of Neville.

"I'm sorry Remus, but I have a guest now. Maybe you should go hide, I believe I hear Padfoot," Harry walked over to Neville just as a large black, snarling dog came running into the entrance hall and stopped in front of Remus. "Hello Neville, how are things?"

"Hello Harry. Are things okay here?" Neville did not get a chance to look around as he was distracted by the dog slowly moving in on Remus.

"Oh yes, everything's fine. Just seems that Remus angered Padfoot somehow," Harry turned back to the two in time to see Remus slowly backing up with his hands raised.

"Now Padfoot, you know I did not mean it that way. Please just turn back and we can talk about it."

"Remus what did you do?" Draco asked wanting to know what Remus did say to anger his cousin so much he turned into a dog to gain his revenge. He walked around the two over to Harry and Neville to ensure he was not in the line of fire.

"Nothing! He was changing and I said the pup was starting to show and then this."

"Remus! You called him fat?" Draco looked slightly irritated at Remus for calling Sirius fat. Being a submissive wolf gave him insight as to how Sirius might feel, he just hoped that Harry never did anything like that.

"No! I love it, the pup is growing its healthy. I was happy."

"Padfoot enough, we have a guest," Harry said knowing that Sirius would listen to him. It was obvious Remus did nothing wrong and felt that being scared of his mate was enough punishment. He was sure he would act the same way once Draco started showing with a pup. And didn't that thought make his wolf side want to claim Draco even more. He sighed as Padfoot trotted towards the dinning hall as Remus followed apologizing profusely. "Neville, I'm sorry. Not the exact warm welcoming I had expected."

"Think nothing of it. It was actually what I would expect from living with Remus and Sirius. And hello to you as well Draco," Neville turned towards Draco and reached out a hand. He looked over at Harry nervously when Draco continued to just stare at Neville's hand. Harry discreetly gave Draco a nudged which seemed to bring him out of his thoughts because he finally shook Neville's hand.

"Neville. I hear you have taken over for your family," hoping to talk about something they might have in common. He was suddenly self-conscious about not knowing much about the Gryffindor.

"Yes, now that I'm of age and my parents are unable to hold it. Now enough formalities, its strange to see you here amongst all Gryffindors Draco."

"Oh don't worry, there are some other snakes that reside here," Harry smiled as he lead the way to the dinning hall, hearing Neville and Draco talk as if they were friends. He was thankful to see Remus moved over a seat to allow Neville to sit at his right while Draco took his spot at Harry's left. He was amused to see Padfoot sitting in a chair with one between him and Remus.

"Neville, I have to warn you that there are two vampires living in my care here, but you don't have to worry about them hurting you," Harry noticed Neville stiffen at the word vampires and looked over at Harry to make sure that he was telling the truth.

"Thank you for informing me, as long as you think I want be hurt it should be okay," Harry nodded at Neville's assurance that it would be fine to stay here with vampires.

"Padfoot, stop sulking. You're getting dog hair all over the chair," Sirius glared at Harry, as much as a dog could. He changed back, but ignored Remus who was still apologizing. The food then appeared on the table, and everyone tucked in while in light conversation.

The group moved into the sitting room for drinks after dinner, just then the other two occupants of the castle walked in looking smug. Neville was shocked to see Severus and Lucius and noticed right away that they were the two vampires Harry had mentioned earlier. "Nice to see you two return, good hunt I trust?" Harry asked.

"Yes, we found a large buck to share. After which we just took time to wander and explore the forest. Mr. Longbottom I presume?" Lucius came in and gave Neville his to shake, which he did. Once Severus and Lucius were seated in the couch they had dubbed as their own. Each person was seated on small sofas with their significant other while Neville sat in a chair close to the fire.

"So Harry, care to explain everything?" Harry nodded and sat forward in his seat and began his tale once more. He told Neville about what he had become and his experience with Morven and Valerian. He then talked about what happened to Draco, Lucius, and Severus at the manor. Harry finished with talking about what had happened at the Order meeting the previous night, and not once did Neville interrupt until the story was over.

"Do you think that Voldemort, based on what you know from the newest members here, is controlling the head vampire and alpha werewolf into torturing and starving those under their care so they are feared and will listen to orders?"

"You mean by making them believe if they do as they're told, they hope to be rewarded by food or something else?" to which Neville nodded. Harry looked at his mate and the two vampires and thought about what Neville asked. It would make it easier for Voldemort to control creatures such as vampires and werewolves if he made them fear him by torture and starvation. With having an abusive alpha and head vampire, those under them would become very weak and entrust them even more. It would create a Stockholm syndrome to newly changed vampires and werewolves. "When you three left, do you have any idea of how many of each were left? I don't see many surviving to this point in time, which means a final battle will be coming soon so as to utilize those who are left."

"We were kept in small groups for a long time and out of contact with others. We were finally allowed our own rooms together because of Lucius," Severus said.

"What did you do Lucius?"

"I battled. I was one of the few who retained any strength after the first week of nothing and those of us who did were made to fight. After I won I was given my own room in the actual manor and was allowed for some to join me as a gift."

Harry looked over to his mate who seemed withdrawn in on himself. "Draco? What is it like for the wolves?" Draco startled and blushed for not paying attention. He did not want to relive what had happened, but he knew that he needed to help Harry and that his mate would make sure nothing happened to him.

"Most of those who were bitten by werewolves did not survive. It was those closer to our age that survived. We were kept in cages made of silver which made us sick. We were only let out for one meal every few days, but we were kept all together and food was tossed in between us all so we had to fight for our food," Draco stopped there and shrank back into the sofa as he heard Harry growl. Harry quickly got up from the sofa and stalked towards the patio doors and stepped outside. A few tears escaped Draco's eyes as he watched Harry go, thinking Harry did not want to be his mate knowing what he went through. It must have been why Harry did not mark because he knew that Draco would not be a good mate.

Draco was startled when he felt someone wrap arms around his shoulders. He looked up to see that it was Sirius and that Remus was making his way where Harry had left. "He is not upset with you Draco, its what has been done to you. Do not think you are not enough for him. Remus has gone to see if he can calm Harry down enough for him to come back in. Its best if we stay here, we don't know what Harry might be like when he is this angry."

Draco nodded his understanding as he watched his father stand up as well, give a quick kiss to Severus's head and followed Remus and Harry outside as well. The remaining occupants jumped as they heard a roar that shook the windows and knew it was Harry releasing his anger. Then came a howl filled with sorrow. The four men stood and walked over to the window to see what was happening.

Both Remus and Lucius had arms wrapped around Harry, who was in his wolf form, in an attempt to keep him at the castle. Harry was snarling and snapping at the two trying to get free. Draco could not stand to see his mate in such pain and left Sirius's arms with intent to go outside. He was quickly stopped by both Sirius and Severus holding onto him as he struggled to get to his mate.

"Draco you have to stay inside, it isn't safe," Severus tried reasoning with him.

"Let me go, both of you! I am the alpha's mate and I'm telling you to let me go," he pulled his arms free and barely heard Sirius telling Severus to let him go. He ran out the door and headed towards his mate. Draco slid along the ground and stopped in front of his mate, again ignoring the protests of his father and Remus telling him to get back inside. He grabbed either side of Harry's head. "Harry, listen its me Draco. Look I'm fine, I'm right here with you. No one can harm me."

Everyone waited with bated breath as Draco continued to speak to Harry. They all watched as the wolf stopped struggling and slumped to the ground, Remus and Lucius let him go and took a few steps back. Draco gather Harry in his arms as he transformed back into his regular form.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you," Harry said as he reached up and ran a hand through Draco's hair. He pulled his mate down in a kiss and felt himself calm down further. He stopped the kiss and looked around and spotted Lucius and Remus standing near by. "I didn't hurt you two did I?"

"No Harry, a few scratches that will heal by morning," Remus replied.

"Right, let's go back inside. Its late," Harry stood up and pulled Draco to his side and walked back into the castle. He apologized to Neville and made plans to talk more after breakfast. After saying good night to everyone, Harry walked up to the hall where their rooms were, Draco still at his side. He stopped outside of Draco's room and pulled him close, placing a kiss to the top of his head. "I'm sorry about tonight, I didn't mean to upset you."

"You upset me? Harry I thought I did something. I tell you about the manor and you walk out on me." Harry held on tighter to Draco.

"I could never walk out on you."

"Can I come stay with you?"

"Draco, I don't know."

"Please, just to have you close."

"Alright, come on," Draco followed Harry into his room. He didn't even stop to look around, he just wanted to fall asleep and be certain that Harry was not going to leave him. Harry told Draco to change in the bathroom to give him privacy while Harry changed in the bedroom. When Draco came out, both laid down on the bed. Draco curled on his side facing away from Harry not sure of how he should act. He was startled when Harry wrapped around him and spooned him from behind. "Good night Draco."

~~~~~~~~~~Next Morning~~~~~~~~~~

The next morning after breakfast found Neville and Harry in his study discussing what they wanted to do with the wizengamot. Harry mentioned trying to change regulations regarding werewolves and vampires in way that would make their lives easier while giving the wizarding world a sense a safety.

"I think what a large problem is that everybody is not educated. In the textbooks werewolves are said to be more dangerous if they are in a pack and vampires are just mindless killers. We should start with education first," Neville said.

"You're right. Dobby?"

"Yes Harry Potter sir?"

"Can you ask everyone to come here to the study please? Tell Severus that he doesn't need to come if he's brewing and Sirius if he is not feeling well." The house elf gave a bow and popped away to do as asked.

"Everyone Harry?" Neville asked.

"Well I mainly want Remus and Lucius, but once the war is over Draco will taking the Malfoy spot on the wizengamot so he should be here. That would leave Sirius and Severus alone, by themselves. I would like to have a castle still standing."

"Makes sense," just then there was a knock on the door and Neville gave a questioning look at Harry when he saw the man smirk. Harry's shoulders moved in a silent chuckle and mouthed 'Draco'.

"Come in," and Harry was right, in walked Draco with a smile on his face.

"What can I do for you gentlemen?" Draco said as he sauntered over to Harry and sat on the arm of his chair. He put an arm over Harry's shoulder. Just then there was another knock and in walked everyone else.

"Well Neville and I were discussing how to make it easier for werewolves and vampires by changing some of the regulations, but we've decided that we need to change what is taught at schools first. We were hoping that Remus could write about werewolves. If you could write an entire book and also an entry for the defense class books that would be great. And if either Severus or Lucius could do the same for vampires? I know you have not been vampires long, but you have first hand experience and I can help with any questions you may have."

"This is a good start. Severus could you do the writing?" after he received a nod Lucius turned back to Harry. "I can help you with the wording of the changes to regulations you wish to make. Draco, you can help as well so that you may learn what you will need to do in the future."

"Then Harry and I can find which ones we wish to change or eliminate all together and send to you. Is there anything else we need to discuss?"

"The removal of Dumbledore?" Draco asked.

"I planned to do that already and have some ideas as to how," Harry said while he snaked an arm around Draco's waist.

"Well I guess I can take up my family's seat as well," said Sirius, surprising everyone.

"Padfoot, I thought you didn't want to," said Remus.

"I don't, but if it will help with the changes we want, then I will," he replied, puffing his chest out in pride.

"Speaking of changes, Harry we're going to need a healer. Sirius has most likely entered his second trimester," Remus said.

"With becoming a potions master, I also had to go through healer training. I can do it if you trust me, then we would not have to risk exposure," Severus offered. Sirius looked tense and everyone thought that he might refuse Severus's offer.

"Thank you Severus," Remus said, he looked over at his mate hoping that Sirius would accept as well.

"What would you be doing?" asked Sirius.

"Just small checks every few weeks to ensure that it is healthy and growing as it should. Then I would most likely have to help with the birth, which I can study in time for to be prepared."

"Alright, but if you do anything to harm my pup-" Sirius was stopped by Severus when he raised a hand.

"I am sure between Remus and Harry that no harm will come to it."

"That much is true, now if everyone is happy it is time for lunch," and with that everyone walked out of the study and towards the dinning hall.

A/N: Well, how did I do? Have I lived up to your expectations? I hope so :) As Always R&R

Me: Remus, what do you think about Harry's mission to change how the world views vampires and werewolves?

Remus: Its fantastic! I know it will be hard, but once we succeed it'll make life so much easier.

Me: And the books? Are you looking forward to writing them?

Remus: I love books naturally and I've already though about writing before, so being able to write about werewolves, especially now that I have a real pack I think I'll enjoy writing.

Me: Now to the pup..

Remus: Its bloody exciting! Sirius is now starting to show just the tiniest bit and its now hitting that there is a growing pup, and let's not even start with how Moony feels!

Me: *chuckles* I'm glad. I've already asked my readers on their thoughts of what the gender will be, what would you like?

Remus: I wouldn't really care which we had as long as the pup is healthy.

Me: But what would you be more...partial to, say the pup is healthy and strong, what do you see when you dream of holding your pup?

Remus: Truthfully? I would love a little girl. Could you imagine her with Sirius's black hair? She would look adorable.