disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter
warning: I don't think there are any for this chapter
This chapter has a little bit of the twins in it. I struggled with this chapter a bit so please be patient. Just a heads up the battle will be soon, I'd say in about 3-4 chapters
Harry was alone this time as he waited in the entrance hall for the Weasley twins. He was unsure where everyone was inside of the castle. Sure as head of the family, he could easily find them, but he felt like that may betray everyone. Harry had to wait until the following weekend for the twins to show up, they had said they couldn't leave the shop until the weekend. So for the past week, Harry helped the others train while occasionally having to go to the ministry. It was easy-going and oddly quiet going to the wizengamot, not that Harry was going to complain. However, things seemed to be tense within the castle. Harry could not explain it. In the bedroom Draco was highly affectionate, but also very lustful. It was common that Harry and Draco would have sex at least twice every night, as if the only way Draco could settle down and fall asleep was through sheer exhaustion. But around the others, he would become snappish and sulk somewhere else in the castle mostly away from Harry. He had tried to ask Remus what he might thought could be wrong with Draco, but since his mate was human and not a werewolf, he had no idea. He was not sure whether to be concerned or angry at his mate's mood swings.
Harry was broke out of his thoughts when his wards alerted him to his two guests. He laughed as he watched the wonder cross over Fred's and George's faces
"Sweet place-"
"You got here-"
"Little brother," they both finished in unison. Harry just smiled as he gave hugs to each twin.
"Thanks, let's hit the study so I can tell you what's happened," Harry said as he began walking to his study. Harry forgot he had his wings out, until suddenly he felt someone tug on one. Knowing that it was one of the twins, he snapped one his wings back in a playful manner against the offending person. Judging by low chuckles, it was Fred who decided to tug on him. "Sorry about that, wasn't expecting someone to pull on them."
"Sorry Harry," came the response from Fred. "So Harry-"
"Mind telling us-"
"Where the extra appendages came from?"
"Yeah, once we get inside," Harry said as he opened the door of his study. For the next two hours, Harry and the twins discussed what had happened to Harry and his new powers and those under his care. Fred and George congratulated him on finding his mate and were happy about it being Draco. They as far as to ask what he was like in bed, which they promptly regretted asking once they heard the warning growl from Harry. Harry asked if they knew anything of order and was shocked to hear that many members were angry at Harry for having Dumbledore on the run and believed that Harry, Neville, and Sirius made false accusations against the headmaster.
"Are they still operating in Grimmauld Place?" Harry asked angrily.
"Yes," both said in unison, wearing identical smirks, knowing what Harry was going to do.
"Good," Harry said with an evil grin on his face. He quickly wrote a note to the headmaster stating that once he received the letter, Harry would know and would kick everyone off his property. And that he would not be afraid to lift the fidelious on the old house and alert the aurors of Dumbledore's whereabouts. After calling Hedwig and sending out his letter, Harry turned back to the twins. "Do you have any idea as to what your mother may be planning?"
"Not exactly," George started.
"But we know she has been brewing a lot."
"We can find out though."
"Please do," Harry said. "From the Order meetings, do you have any idea as to what Voldemort is planning? Or where he may make his attack? I know what he has done at Malfoy Manner, but beyond that I am not certain and I would like to know where to be for when he's ready to come out of hiding."
"They're trying to get a new spy-"
"Since Snape and Malfoy are no longer available."
"Honestly, can no one find things out themselves without risking others' lives like that?" Harry asked no one in particular. Harry was about to speak again, but someone cut him off.
"ALPHA! GARDEN!" Harry did not even register who had called out for him, but the urgency behind it and the fact that no one really called him alpha set off many alarms in his mind. He ran to the quickest way to the garden, not even noticing Sirius standing next to the patio doors. He saw Remus and Draco in their wolf forms fighting. Not exactly fighting, Draco was trying to goad Remus into one, but Remus was only trying to defend himself without hurting the alpha's mate.
Harry jumped off the patio towards the two wolves, shifting in mid jump, before coming down hard into the ground next to the fighting wolves. Harry snapped, barked, and snarled at the two to stop the fight It was obvious that Remus was trying to back away, but Draco kept attacking him. So Harry ran between the two, lips pulled back as he snarled with his head held high looking down at his pack members. Remus tucked his tail and lowered to his belly and twisted his head to expose his throat.
Draco however, seemed to have other plans. Rather than submit to Harry, he snapped at Harry's throat before turning away and began to run. Harry snarled before running after his wayward mate and stopping front of the smaller wolf. Only, Draco turned away and ran in a different direction. Harry was getting impatient when he would step in front of Draco and his mate would continue to turn away from him. Getting frustrated, Harry turned back out of his wolf form.
"Draco!" Harry shouted after his mate, putting as much authority in his voice as possible. It seemed to do the trick though, as Draco tensed and stopped running. Harry walked up to his mate and when he refused to meet Harry's eyes, Harry pulled up his muzzle. "You wanted to defy me earlier then you get to look me in the eyes. What happened?"
All Draco did was whine and struggled to get out of Harry's grip. Worried that Harry had hurt his mate, he released Draco. When free, Draco turned around and began walking away from Harry. He did not seem to notice the horrified look in Harry's eyes as he turned his head around and gave a low growl that meant not to follow.
Not knowing what he had done, Harry could only think that Draco had decided to reject him. To avoid talking to anyone, Harry turned into his wolf form and walked back into the castle. Releasing high pitched whines as he went up to his and Draco's room, Harry went in and buried himself into the bedding trying to gather any lingering scent of his mate before giving a howl filled with pain and sorrow. Harry was unaware of what was going on back outside.
Everyone watched as their alpha retreated into the castle, unable to comprehend what had happened. But they all winced when the howling began. Only one person saw Draco stop and hang his head as the howling continued. Sirius stormed over to Draco, ignoring Remus's attempts to stop him.
"What is your problem?! Harry has given you everything and has even treated you as prince although you have been a right prat this whole week and this is how you repay him? He now thinks you have rejected him," Sirius shouted at Draco. He became more furious when the young wolf lowered to the ground and pressed his paws to his ears, trying to block out the sound. Sirius pulled down the paws. "No you get to listen to it. You're the one who has caused him pain."
"Draco, change back and explain yourself," Lucius demanded. Draco looked back to his father and gave another whine. "Now."
Draco changed back, but he kept trying to run away. However, he was no much against four other people, not including the Weasley twins.
"None of you know what's it like!" Draco suddenly shouted. He faced everyone with an angry expression before he began pacing, wincing every time a new howl began from Harry.
"Like to be what? A submissive? That's pretty hypocritical of you saying that to me," Sirius said.
"But you're human! You're not a submissive wolf, you don't know what its been like the past week and there's going to be more I can feel it," Draco said as he slumped to the ground and tugged on his hair before he began to rub his arms nervously.
"Can you at least tell me why you attacked my mate? If you had a problem talk with Harry, instead you have been taking it out on all of us."
"I don't know. He came up behind me and instincts took over. It felt wrong almost, I don't know," Draco mumbled. Everyone was focused on Draco, they never noticed the look Remus got.
"Draco?" Remus asked. He waited until Draco looked up at him. "Do you think.. Now don't get to mad or embarrassed, but do you think you might be experiencing a heat?"
"What?! I'm not some female mutt! What kind of question is that?"
"No, you're not a female mutt. But you are a submissive wolf," Remus sighed. How did no one notice this? It explained all of Draco's behaviors recently and why Draco attacked him when he walked up behind him, because he was not Harry. "I think you need to go to Harry and explain what is happening," and with that Remus walked away, knowing if he stayed any longer it would only make more problems.
"Come on, let's get you there," Sirius said, still slightly angry. But he understood enough as to why Remus left. Sirius lead Draco back into the castle and every time Draco tried to break away, Sirius would just tighten the grip he had on the blond's wrist before continuing up the stairs and to Harry and Draco's suit. "Get in there and fix this," Sirius said before opening the door and roughly pushed Draco in.
"Harry?" Draco whispers as he enters the bedroom. Since the howling as stopped, Draco figures that Harry either exhausted himself and fell asleep or he knows Draco is in the room. He can't see anything since there are no lights and the drapes have been pulled across the windows. Maybe it will be easier for Draco to talk to Harry this way, when he can't see him.
"Um, just listen alright. Don't more or turn on any lights, this is difficult enough," Draco pulls in a shaky breath. "I'm not rejecting you. This whole week I've felt a bit unbalanced and out of sorts. All I knew from my instincts were to be with you and not around anyone else. Remus had a theory, but I don't really believe in it. Anyway today down in the garden, I was out there trying to calm down from something. I don't even know what I was angry about, but Remus came up behind me to talk to me or something. But instincts kicked in again and it just felt wrong to have Remus behind me. I can't really explain it, just that I only want you and no one else. Remus said something about maybe going through a heat, I don't know. I'm just really sorry Harry. I love you."
Draco slid down against the wall and began lightly crying. Not noticing when Harry got up from the bed and was watching him. He did look up however, when Harry picked him up and carried him to the bed before laying him down on it. Harry pressed a finger to his lips when Draco attempted to open his mouth. Draco watched, nervously, as Harry walked into their library that was attached. Draco was twisting his hands in the sheets as he waited for Harry to come back, if he did come back. A few tears escaped Draco again as he thought about his actions and wondered when Harry might be kicking him out. Sirius was right he had been awful to Harry and everyone in the castle. Draco looked up when he heard Harry walk back into the room. Draco bit his lip as Harry stood at the end of their bed, with an unreadable expression on his face.
"Harry, I-" Harry cut him off with a raised hand.
"I am speaking to you as an alpha right now," Draco swallowed roughly before averting his gaze to his lap, where he was still fisting the sheets. "It seems you are going through a heat, just a mini one and I should have recognized that. For that I am sorry, but that does not excuse your actions towards the other occupants. If you wanted to stay in our rooms rather than being around everyone you should have said so. You are lucky there were no unmated wolves here. You could have been in danger. The next time you start feeling as you have this week, tell me right away and I will make arrangements to have someone take over for me and I can spend time with you as needed. Is that understood?"
"Yes," Draco replied meekly.
"Yes, what?"
"Yes, alpha," Draco said as he curled into himself. This was humiliating that he had to answer to Harry like this. It was only made worse when Harry knelt by him on the bed and nuzzled into his neck, giving a light growl asking for submission. Which Draco did by tilting his head back and letting Harry bite at his neck, sharply as a punishment, before pulling away.
"Good," Harry said before tilting Draco's face to face him. He brushed his fingers across Draco's cheeks, wiping away the tears. "I hate seeing you like this and I hated having to do that. Please tell me the next time when something is wrong? I have been so worried about you."
"Alright," Draco mumbled as he tried to hold back tears.
"How about a bath?" Harry asked. He sighed when all he got in return was a nod. "Okay, I just need to send a note downstairs to the twins, then I'm going to request dinner be sent up for us. Why don't you go start the bath and I'll be right in?" Harry watched as his mate scrambled off the bed and shut himself in the bathroom. He scrubbed his hands over his face before going to write his note and asking for an elf to bring up dinner for them, with a large chocolate sundae. He thought Draco might enjoy that.
A few minutes later, Harry was sitting in the large tub with Draco pressed back against his chest. He was just holding his mate close while peppering small kisses and nips along Draco's neck, hoping to cheer his mate up. He was shocked though, when Draco suddenly pulled away with gasp before turning to Harry.
"I am such an idiot. I am so sorry."
"Draco, you've already said that. I forgive you," Harry tried to pull his mate back to him, but Draco would not lay back against his chest again.
"No, not that. Its Friday."
"Yes, I know what day it is."
"No, you don't get it. Its when you usually feed. Here I am being an absolute prick and I completely forgot about having to feed you. Merlin, I am so stupid sometimes," Harry stared wide-eyed at his mate. He had forgotten it was the day he usually fed, but seeing his mate so distraught over it was shocking. He wrapped his arms around Draco's waist and pulled him against Harry's chest.
"Draco, its alright. We've had a bit of a difficult day. It can wait until tomorrow."
"No it cannot wait until tomorrow. Please just do it? I really want to do this for you!" Draco pleaded as he bared his neck for Harry while pressing closer to his mate. He releases a light growling that resembles purring to entice Harry more, smirking when he heard a groan. However, the smirk falls when Harry pulls him back once more.
"Sorry, but I just need to make sure you're okay?" Harry looks up into silver eyes that are filled with so many emotions, he is not sure which one to focus on. He reaches up a hand and cups Draco's face.
"Yes, I am sorry about recently. But please, let me make this up for you."
"Alright," Harry says, pulling Draco forward and nuzzling at his neck. He licks and nips along the sensitive skin making Draco squirm and moan before sinking his fangs into his mate.
A/N: I hope it wasn't too bad. And if you haave any requests for any exerpts at the end of chapters feel free to send in any suggestions. As Always R&R
