Disclaimer in chapter one, but you knew that. In Which Even More Secrets
Are Told.
Chapter 28:
The garden was quiet with just enough music floating in to dance too. Two creatures of legend emerged from the shadows and stood, swaying in time to the music; one a creature of light, the other a creature of dark.
Draco, the shorter of the two (even if only by an inch) laid his head on Harry's shoulder, nuzzling his face in Harry's neck. Harry smiled and rested his cheek on Draco's blond hair.
"Mmmm…this is nice." Draco's voice was muffled by Harry's neck. Harry chuckled.
"Yes. It is." They swayed together, neither speaking, for a moment before Harry said, "I love you Draco." Draco smiled into Harry's shoulder.
"I love you too, Harry." He sighed. "I still wish we could do this in there, in front of everybody."
"I know, but there are some things that I wont do in front of an audience."
"Oh?" asked Draco, pulling back to look at Harry. "Like what?"
"Like this." Harry leaned in, capturing Draco's mouth in a kiss, one to which Draco responded whole-heartedly. They stopped swaying, wrapped in each other's arms, oblivious to the world. Draco pulled away suddenly.
"Ow!"
"What happened?" asked Harry worriedly.
"I cut my lip on your tooth."
"Sorry."
"It's all right." Draco's tongue flicked out to lick away the blood, and Harry's eyes zeroed in on the pink muscle. He leaned in, but froze when he (and Draco) heard voices down the path. They looked at each other, eyes wide, and said at the same time;
"Hide!"
***
"I can't believe we're doing this Methos."
"Methos isn't here right now…"
"Methos…"
"Please leave a message when you want to live a little at the sound of the beep…"
"Methos…"
"beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep."
"Very funny."
"I know." Methos stopped on the path, just a few feet from where Harry and Draco hid in the bushes, and where they had stood mere moments before. "Well? Are you ready to live a little?" Severus smiled and wrapped his arms around Methos' waist.
"For you? Always." They started to dance a simple waltz. The ridiculousness of the situation reduced them both to laughter as both were trying to lead.
"This isn't working."
"No. Put your hand there…no not there, there…now move to your right…no your other right! Now I'm going to put my hand here…"
"And you do the hokey-pokey and you turn yourself about…"
"Oh, such a comedian. Were you always this funny? And how did you learn of the hokey-pokey?"
"Muggle father, remember?"
"Oh yes." The two started to dance while keeping up the friendly banter. Draco and Harry danced as their two very male teachers danced together. They shared an amazed look before watching their teachers once again. Methos had begun to sing along to the music.
"Don't go changing to try and please me. You haven't let me down so far…hmm hmm hmm hmm hmmm…I love you just the way you are."
"I second the notion." Methos laughed and pulled Severus down into a heated kiss. They were startled apart a few moments later by a loud crash, a soft thud, and muffled curses. Lying on the ground, in the midst of broken branches, were Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy, eyes wide and faces pale.
Severus could feel the heat rising to his face and wished his skin weren't so pale. He tried to speak but couldn't. Methos, however, wasn't so affected.
"Harry? Draco? What are you doing in that bush?"
"Uh, well…"
"You see…it…um…"
"And don't you lie. I know when you lie. I won't be happy if you lie." Harry gulped and Draco blinked at him rapid fire.
"You better come up with a good excuse reason for being out here and quickly." Harry hung his head at Snape's words. Draco surprised them all by speaking next.
"The same reason you two are out here. I wanted to dance with my boyfriend without being outed in front of the entire school."
"It's too dangerous, we being who we are." The boys stood tall as they spoke, daring them to comment. They stood close and Harry grasped Draco's hand. Draco leaned against Harry. Severus' eyebrows raised and Methos smirked.
"Busted," murmured Methos in a singsong voice to Severus.
"Oh be quiet." Severus growled back. Methos smirked at the boys.
"You're got us." He looked back at the Great Hall and sighed. "I really don't want to go back in there yet, so I'll make you a deal. I won't tell if you wont and you can stay out here as long as we're out here. Deal?" Harry and Draco looked at each other for a moment, communicating silently for a moment before Harry replied.
"Deal." They shook hands and the deal was sealed.
"Now," Methos said, "run along and leave your elders in peace." Severus took a step away and Methos grabbed his arm. "Not you, you wiseass. Get back here." Severus flashed a cheeky grin before schooling his features. He wasn't entirely successful and his lips twitched. Draco giggled. He knew of Snape's hidden humor and was amused by the amazement on Harry's face. It stayed longer than it should have and Draco realized something was up.
"Harry? What's wrong?" Harry spoke not to Draco, but Methos next.
"He called you Methos. Three times." Methos froze then looked at Harry very seriously.
"Yes he did." He sighed and lowered his eyes for a moment. "I really hate this. 3000 years of secrecy…" he raised tired eyes to Harry and waved his hand carelessly. "Come on then. Lets take a walk. I don't want to discuss this, this close to the school." He started down the path to the lake with Harry at his side. Severus followed with Draco.
When they arrived at the lake Methos called them to a stop. He sat on the boulder and motioned the others to get comfortable. Harry and Draco say and Severus stood behind them. Methos slipped into his watcher/teacher mode and started talking.
"You're right. He did call me Methos. That is my real name, or at least," he gestured vaguely, "the earliest I remember. I had that name for a long time, almost 3 millennia before 'Adam Pierson'."
"You're an immortal, aren't you? You're that Methos…you covered yourself in class." Harry blinked for a moment, "That must have been odd." Methos laughed.
"You would think so, wouldn't you? However, my last job was researching myself, so I'm used to it."
"Was it true what you said about yourself?" Methos just smiled in reply.
"Yes, I am the oldest. I have lived for 5000 years, and hopefully I will live for another 5000."
"By them it will be cockroaches, Cher, and you." Methos laughed.
"Everything I told you about immortals in general is true. I trust you know it." Harry and Draco nodded. "Anyway, Albus asked me to come back to teach here. I was his history teach when he went here. We've been friends for years, even though I was officially retired from the magical community for a while. He asked me here for some extra unofficial firepower in this war." He laughed.
"I thought it would be safer because the only people who would recognize me besides Albus, are dead. I forgot that in Hogwarts, that's not saying much." He looked around at the grounds. "It's hard to believe sometimes how much time has passed from this school's founding, so little has changed. I was one of the founders, you know." Now even Severus was looking at him surprised.
"You never told me that."
"I don't have to tell you everything about me…it would take too long. Besides…Why else do you think this school is on holy ground. That was my idea." Severus raised an eyebrow at him.
"If this school is on holy ground, why do you insist on carrying your sword?"
"Because it's only the school, not the grounds that have been sanctified. And Cassandra's here. I didn't start wearing it until she showed up."
"Why does she hate you so much?" Methos looked at Draco long and hard at that question.
"There are 1000 things I have done in my life that I regret. She's number 1001." There was a pause for a moment before Harry asked,
"You were one of the founders?"
"Well," Methos said, glad for the change in subject, "Not really. I was Slazar's lover, and he didn't want me killed at the school, so…but I was friends with the others. Godric was a lot like McLeod, the bloody Boy Scout. Miss. Granger reminds me of Rowena, very smart and she will be a looker, mark my words, she's just starting to get pretty. And Helga was the sweetest woman. Everybody's mother, a real sweetheart." He trailed off, lost in his memories, before coming back to himself with a start.
"Well, we better start back if we want to enjoy some privacy for a little longer." He grabbed Severus arm and led the group back to the school. "I want to dance."
TBC
Whew. Those took way to long to type and guess what…I have one more written and not typed. Expect it by tomorrow night. I'm going to be taking a break from this so I can update some of my other stories. Don't expect any new stories until I finish this one. It's doosy. 43 chapters and counting. I'm gonna go type some more. R&R!
For those of you wondering, the next chapter is full of pranking fun!
Xelle – Glad you like. Thanks for the ideas.
Annakas – s'ok. As long as I am immortal I really don't mind. People will start to put it together real soon…I mean, those that haven't been told.
Delia-Chan – I'm glad you approve. Try Seventh Dimension, the Highlander Archive. They have an option to get stories by main character. Methos is one of them.
Vampire Child – I like giggling. Sometimes when I really like a story, I read it out loud in the characters voices. My mommy thinks I'm nuts (rightfully so, but…)
Vertigo – short and sweet…just like me…I like that.
WyldeHorse – Thanks for the ideas…I use it. Just wait until the next chapter, whoo hoo!
Sparrow – I love you. I'm so excited that somebody is doing art for me! Yay! I would do my own, but my scanner is a piece of s***. Sorry bout the math thing…I had two projects due Wednesday…for my 2 advanced classes. That's why these chapters are so late.
Aurumlupi – how do you pronounce your name? I've been trying to figure it out…anyway…don't die. You have to review!
Lady Cinnibar – My B-Day was WONDERFUL!!! Ha ha! I should turn 16 every day. I figure that was the wackiest position to put him in, so it was perfect. Methos is more of a seeker as well, but…43 chapters and two sequels. Is that long enough for you? Not to mention the side stories. Yeah…growing up can suck sometimes.
Tidmag – you're name is ridiculously long. I love it. I'm glad you enjoied it! I don't know if it's ever been caught like that, but thanks for the idea…I might use it later (he he he) You'll get credit, of course.
Dreamer of Impossible Dreams – I know exactly what you're going through with the project…I did the exact same thing. I hope this saves your sanity a little bit!
Until next time, for it is late and I am tired. Goodnight.
Chapter 28:
The garden was quiet with just enough music floating in to dance too. Two creatures of legend emerged from the shadows and stood, swaying in time to the music; one a creature of light, the other a creature of dark.
Draco, the shorter of the two (even if only by an inch) laid his head on Harry's shoulder, nuzzling his face in Harry's neck. Harry smiled and rested his cheek on Draco's blond hair.
"Mmmm…this is nice." Draco's voice was muffled by Harry's neck. Harry chuckled.
"Yes. It is." They swayed together, neither speaking, for a moment before Harry said, "I love you Draco." Draco smiled into Harry's shoulder.
"I love you too, Harry." He sighed. "I still wish we could do this in there, in front of everybody."
"I know, but there are some things that I wont do in front of an audience."
"Oh?" asked Draco, pulling back to look at Harry. "Like what?"
"Like this." Harry leaned in, capturing Draco's mouth in a kiss, one to which Draco responded whole-heartedly. They stopped swaying, wrapped in each other's arms, oblivious to the world. Draco pulled away suddenly.
"Ow!"
"What happened?" asked Harry worriedly.
"I cut my lip on your tooth."
"Sorry."
"It's all right." Draco's tongue flicked out to lick away the blood, and Harry's eyes zeroed in on the pink muscle. He leaned in, but froze when he (and Draco) heard voices down the path. They looked at each other, eyes wide, and said at the same time;
"Hide!"
***
"I can't believe we're doing this Methos."
"Methos isn't here right now…"
"Methos…"
"Please leave a message when you want to live a little at the sound of the beep…"
"Methos…"
"beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep."
"Very funny."
"I know." Methos stopped on the path, just a few feet from where Harry and Draco hid in the bushes, and where they had stood mere moments before. "Well? Are you ready to live a little?" Severus smiled and wrapped his arms around Methos' waist.
"For you? Always." They started to dance a simple waltz. The ridiculousness of the situation reduced them both to laughter as both were trying to lead.
"This isn't working."
"No. Put your hand there…no not there, there…now move to your right…no your other right! Now I'm going to put my hand here…"
"And you do the hokey-pokey and you turn yourself about…"
"Oh, such a comedian. Were you always this funny? And how did you learn of the hokey-pokey?"
"Muggle father, remember?"
"Oh yes." The two started to dance while keeping up the friendly banter. Draco and Harry danced as their two very male teachers danced together. They shared an amazed look before watching their teachers once again. Methos had begun to sing along to the music.
"Don't go changing to try and please me. You haven't let me down so far…hmm hmm hmm hmm hmmm…I love you just the way you are."
"I second the notion." Methos laughed and pulled Severus down into a heated kiss. They were startled apart a few moments later by a loud crash, a soft thud, and muffled curses. Lying on the ground, in the midst of broken branches, were Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy, eyes wide and faces pale.
Severus could feel the heat rising to his face and wished his skin weren't so pale. He tried to speak but couldn't. Methos, however, wasn't so affected.
"Harry? Draco? What are you doing in that bush?"
"Uh, well…"
"You see…it…um…"
"And don't you lie. I know when you lie. I won't be happy if you lie." Harry gulped and Draco blinked at him rapid fire.
"You better come up with a good excuse reason for being out here and quickly." Harry hung his head at Snape's words. Draco surprised them all by speaking next.
"The same reason you two are out here. I wanted to dance with my boyfriend without being outed in front of the entire school."
"It's too dangerous, we being who we are." The boys stood tall as they spoke, daring them to comment. They stood close and Harry grasped Draco's hand. Draco leaned against Harry. Severus' eyebrows raised and Methos smirked.
"Busted," murmured Methos in a singsong voice to Severus.
"Oh be quiet." Severus growled back. Methos smirked at the boys.
"You're got us." He looked back at the Great Hall and sighed. "I really don't want to go back in there yet, so I'll make you a deal. I won't tell if you wont and you can stay out here as long as we're out here. Deal?" Harry and Draco looked at each other for a moment, communicating silently for a moment before Harry replied.
"Deal." They shook hands and the deal was sealed.
"Now," Methos said, "run along and leave your elders in peace." Severus took a step away and Methos grabbed his arm. "Not you, you wiseass. Get back here." Severus flashed a cheeky grin before schooling his features. He wasn't entirely successful and his lips twitched. Draco giggled. He knew of Snape's hidden humor and was amused by the amazement on Harry's face. It stayed longer than it should have and Draco realized something was up.
"Harry? What's wrong?" Harry spoke not to Draco, but Methos next.
"He called you Methos. Three times." Methos froze then looked at Harry very seriously.
"Yes he did." He sighed and lowered his eyes for a moment. "I really hate this. 3000 years of secrecy…" he raised tired eyes to Harry and waved his hand carelessly. "Come on then. Lets take a walk. I don't want to discuss this, this close to the school." He started down the path to the lake with Harry at his side. Severus followed with Draco.
When they arrived at the lake Methos called them to a stop. He sat on the boulder and motioned the others to get comfortable. Harry and Draco say and Severus stood behind them. Methos slipped into his watcher/teacher mode and started talking.
"You're right. He did call me Methos. That is my real name, or at least," he gestured vaguely, "the earliest I remember. I had that name for a long time, almost 3 millennia before 'Adam Pierson'."
"You're an immortal, aren't you? You're that Methos…you covered yourself in class." Harry blinked for a moment, "That must have been odd." Methos laughed.
"You would think so, wouldn't you? However, my last job was researching myself, so I'm used to it."
"Was it true what you said about yourself?" Methos just smiled in reply.
"Yes, I am the oldest. I have lived for 5000 years, and hopefully I will live for another 5000."
"By them it will be cockroaches, Cher, and you." Methos laughed.
"Everything I told you about immortals in general is true. I trust you know it." Harry and Draco nodded. "Anyway, Albus asked me to come back to teach here. I was his history teach when he went here. We've been friends for years, even though I was officially retired from the magical community for a while. He asked me here for some extra unofficial firepower in this war." He laughed.
"I thought it would be safer because the only people who would recognize me besides Albus, are dead. I forgot that in Hogwarts, that's not saying much." He looked around at the grounds. "It's hard to believe sometimes how much time has passed from this school's founding, so little has changed. I was one of the founders, you know." Now even Severus was looking at him surprised.
"You never told me that."
"I don't have to tell you everything about me…it would take too long. Besides…Why else do you think this school is on holy ground. That was my idea." Severus raised an eyebrow at him.
"If this school is on holy ground, why do you insist on carrying your sword?"
"Because it's only the school, not the grounds that have been sanctified. And Cassandra's here. I didn't start wearing it until she showed up."
"Why does she hate you so much?" Methos looked at Draco long and hard at that question.
"There are 1000 things I have done in my life that I regret. She's number 1001." There was a pause for a moment before Harry asked,
"You were one of the founders?"
"Well," Methos said, glad for the change in subject, "Not really. I was Slazar's lover, and he didn't want me killed at the school, so…but I was friends with the others. Godric was a lot like McLeod, the bloody Boy Scout. Miss. Granger reminds me of Rowena, very smart and she will be a looker, mark my words, she's just starting to get pretty. And Helga was the sweetest woman. Everybody's mother, a real sweetheart." He trailed off, lost in his memories, before coming back to himself with a start.
"Well, we better start back if we want to enjoy some privacy for a little longer." He grabbed Severus arm and led the group back to the school. "I want to dance."
TBC
Whew. Those took way to long to type and guess what…I have one more written and not typed. Expect it by tomorrow night. I'm going to be taking a break from this so I can update some of my other stories. Don't expect any new stories until I finish this one. It's doosy. 43 chapters and counting. I'm gonna go type some more. R&R!
For those of you wondering, the next chapter is full of pranking fun!
Xelle – Glad you like. Thanks for the ideas.
Annakas – s'ok. As long as I am immortal I really don't mind. People will start to put it together real soon…I mean, those that haven't been told.
Delia-Chan – I'm glad you approve. Try Seventh Dimension, the Highlander Archive. They have an option to get stories by main character. Methos is one of them.
Vampire Child – I like giggling. Sometimes when I really like a story, I read it out loud in the characters voices. My mommy thinks I'm nuts (rightfully so, but…)
Vertigo – short and sweet…just like me…I like that.
WyldeHorse – Thanks for the ideas…I use it. Just wait until the next chapter, whoo hoo!
Sparrow – I love you. I'm so excited that somebody is doing art for me! Yay! I would do my own, but my scanner is a piece of s***. Sorry bout the math thing…I had two projects due Wednesday…for my 2 advanced classes. That's why these chapters are so late.
Aurumlupi – how do you pronounce your name? I've been trying to figure it out…anyway…don't die. You have to review!
Lady Cinnibar – My B-Day was WONDERFUL!!! Ha ha! I should turn 16 every day. I figure that was the wackiest position to put him in, so it was perfect. Methos is more of a seeker as well, but…43 chapters and two sequels. Is that long enough for you? Not to mention the side stories. Yeah…growing up can suck sometimes.
Tidmag – you're name is ridiculously long. I love it. I'm glad you enjoied it! I don't know if it's ever been caught like that, but thanks for the idea…I might use it later (he he he) You'll get credit, of course.
Dreamer of Impossible Dreams – I know exactly what you're going through with the project…I did the exact same thing. I hope this saves your sanity a little bit!
Until next time, for it is late and I am tired. Goodnight.