Disclaimer: NOT MINE! NOTHING IS MINE EXCEPT FOR LOKI, THOR, VECTOR, LEO,
AKIRA, KAZUKI, AND RIN! AND OTHER OCS IN FUTURE CHAPTERS! THE HOUSE-ELVES
BELONGS TO ME TOO!
First time attempting to write a Harry Potter fic so be kind and R&R. And no one beta-ed this so don't mind my grammar mistakes.
Warning: This will be SLASH! Meaning 2 guys in THAT kind of relationship!
Spoilers: Books 1-4, ignore 5
Pairings: Main - Severus/Sirius Others - Harry/Kazuki and Leo/Draco
Languages:
"blah blah blah" - English
'blah blah blah' - Japanese
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17. Do you want to go on a date with me?
(Posted 01/24/04 - Saturday)
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Sirius ran down the stone steps leading to the dungeons faster than anyone had ever before, heading directly to Severus' rooms. Once there, he stood rigidly outside the painting that guarded the door, having an internal battle to whether or not he should go inside.
"Severus has potions all over the place and within easy reach too," Sirius said to himself. "It wouldn't do us both any good if he splashes something dreadful on me, and he's fast with his wand. Damn myself! I really should have listened to Thor and punched Severus!"
The portrait swung opened and the young Auror walked out, clearly frustrated as he absentmindedly tugged his small ponytail. He glared Sirius who was the cause of this.
"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry," said Sirius. "I didn't mean to do it."
Thor sighed dejectedly, seeing the sincerity in the man's eyes.
"It wasn't your fault," he said. "I doubt even the best seer could have predicted this outcome."
"How's the situation in there?" Sirius asked, frowning deeply. "How's he taking it?"
"Truthfully, not too good," said Thor. "He's angry that this happened in front of students, confused as to how he should react to you, and scared what his brother, my father, would do to you if he hears of this. By now, Loki would have sent a letter back home so there's no twisting the facts so I recommend you hide until this blows over."
"He can't be that dangerous," said Sirius.
Thor shot him a pitying look.
"Err, I mean, your father won't kill me or permanently maim me, would he?" asked Sirius. "It was just a kiss."
"It wasn't just a kiss," Thor said, still giving him the pity look. "It was Uncle's FIRST kiss."
"WHAT!" Sirius screamed.
A thud came from the other side of the portrait.
"You better go in and fix the problem," said Thor. "Uncle has been throwing stuff around and he'll run out of unbreakable objects soon."
"Okay," Sirius said, taking a deep breath and puffing his chest out. "I'll take responsibility."
"At least you're improving from your previous self," said Thor. "Hopefully my father sees that in you and gives you and Uncle his blessing."
"You're making this sound like a marriage proposal," noted Sirius.
Thor nodded tersely. "It is, more or less. Father doesn't want his only baby brother to feel any kind of heartache and broken relationships are the worst. So you better not be playing around because there'll be a long line of people who would make Hell seem like a kiddies' playground."
"You'll probably be the first one, huh?" Sirius said.
"Nope, my father will," said Thor. "Then me and Loki, and my birth-giver. Then Loki's friends and Rin even though he absolutely hates violence."
"I get it, I get it," said Sirius.
Another thud came from inside.
"I'll ward this area off to everyone else," said Thor. "See you at dinner and if Uncle isn't with you, your head is mine."
Sirius nodded. Thor walked away; waving his right hand in a circular motion, as wards to keep people away was put up.
"Damn, he's using wand-less at such a young age," Sirius thought.
He was never one for politeness and entered his former enemy's rooms without knocking. He was caught off-guard as a pillow sailed from the couch to hit him on the face. Severus made a 'humph' noise when he saw who was the intruder was.
"Didn't they teach you manners in prison?" Severus seethed. "Like fetch, bark, shake hands, and not to meddle in other people's affairs."
"As I recall, this affair has something to do with me as well," Sirius said, sitting on a comfortable armchair.
Severus was on his couch, fingers twitching to throw a heavy block of brick to the guy who created this mess. Unfortunately, there wasn't any but the last couch pillow had to suffice. Sirius did nothing as this one hit his face like the first one. Severus had excellent aim.
"Leave!"
"No," Sirius said firmly. "We're going to talk like adults."
Severus sneered. "I know I am but are you? You haven't matured at all during your Azkaban imprisonment. Twelve years is not a short period."
"It's not," said Sirius. "But I haven't spent my time freed from that hellhole doing nothing but worry about Harry's safety. I can think as an adult and I've thought about the same question night after night for the past month or maybe longer. Do you want to know what that question is?"
"I'm not interested," Severus said, crossing his arms. "Now leave!"
"I'm not going to leave you here by yourself," Sirius said, losing the cool he had earlier. "You were too busy throwing things in here that you didn't notice Thor threatening me outside."
"He threatened you?" Severus said incredibly. "Wait, he would. What else did he say? He must have told you something else."
"As a matter of fact, he did," said Sirius. "He told me that the kiss was your first and your brother is going to harm me if he thinks I am not up to his standards."
"THOR TOLD YOU ABOUT THAT!?"
"Yes," Sirius said, ignorant to the other's humiliation. "I mean it is weird that you've never been kissed before but there's nothing wrong with saving it for someone special and I'm sorry I took it away."
Severus blushed and mumbled, "It wasn't even a real kiss."
"It was chaste, yes, but it was still a kiss," said Sirius. "Now, do you want to know the question that's been bothering me?"
"You'll tell me anyway," Severus said, resisting the urge to roll his eyes. "Out with it."
Sirius stared straight into Severus' eyes and held them with the sheer seriousness in the green irises. "Do you want to go on a date with me?"
For the second time in one day, Severus was frozen from shock. The Potions Master was speechless and Sirius stood. He went towards the thin man on the couch but when he was within two feet, Severus tried to bolt. Sirius grabbed Severus around the waist and flung him back down.
Sirius towered over him. "You're not getting off that easy. I've been in denial but there was no mistaking the warmth I felt when we kissed. I don't care if that was an accident because I'm going to do again to prove to you that we belong together."
"What?" Severus squeaked.
Sirius pushed himself against Severus' body and sealed their lips together. Severus shut his eyes automatically as an unfamiliar sensation traveled through his body. The larger body on top of him kept him from moving much but not uncomfortable. Sirius definitely had more experience in kissing and the rest so Severus had no choice but to be the submissive partner. When oxygen became a problem, Sirius ended the kiss and lifted his head up. Then gave the trapped man another kiss, only shorter and minus the tongue.
"Umm," Severus was baffled that anyone, especially his torturer from his school years, would ever want to kiss him. Twice! Not counting the Great Hall one.
"You didn't answer my original question," Sirius said in a husky tone, licking his lips to taste Severus' sweet blend of mint and honey. "Do you want to go on a date with me? It doesn't have to be anything fancy. A trip to Hogsmeade would be counted as a date but if you don't like the idea of going public then we can just stay in the castle."
Severus was touched that Sirius was asking him for his opinion. "Umm, anything's fine."
"Then Hogsmeade it is," Sirius said, grinning and removing himself from Severus. "I'm glad we had this adult talk."
Severus resumed his normal persona. "I'm glad you're glad but Vector will still come to do his so-called interview."
"What do you mean by interview?" Sirius said, warning bells going off. "I'm not going for a life-long career."
The tiny half-smile that was on Severus' face disappeared. "I thought you knew what you were getting yourself into."
"Err, I'm not all clear on some things," said Sirius. "Thor didn't say anything about an interview but he did say that courting you would be like a marriage proposal."
"Okay," said Severus. "So you know the important point."
"Does that mean that if I ask you to marry me, you would?" said Sirius.
Severus pushed him farther on the couch. "No, I wouldn't because I can't."
"What do you mean you can't?"
"Have you already forgotten?" said Severus. "You're a fugitive hiding in Hogwarts and the Dark Lord is rising."
That damped the atmosphere.
"How about after my name is cleared and You-Know-Who is defeated?" said Sirius. "Will you marry me then?"
"You're thinking way ahead of yourself," said Severus. "You have to pass my brother's inspection and I never mentioned marriage."
"It's time for dinner," said Sirius.
"Not hungry," said Severus.
Sirius sighed. "You just don't want to face the students. Thor said if you don't come with me for dinner, he would have my head. And don't you want to see if Rin return from his date with the centaur? I can see you're concerned."
Severus glowered but nodded. "You're becoming like a second Loki, using Rin against me."
Above several levels, in the Great Hall, students were sitting themselves for dinner. The transfers and Draco weren't there and Harry was getting antsy. The Boy-Who-Lived wasn't the only person. Thor and Rin, who was informed about the Auror Training incident, were waiting for Sirius and Severus. Their food came but hardly touched.
"Why aren't they here yet?" Harry said, swinging his head to the Slytherin table. "They're usually punctual for meals."
"You're just wondering where Kazuki is," teased Fred or George.
"Of course, of course," said George or Fred. "Boyfriends need to see each other as often as possible."
"I love you Kazuki!" Lee, a friend of the twins, said dramatically in a false female pitch. "Let's run into the sunset holding hands along the seashore!"
The twins and Lee laughed jollily.
"Kazuki's not my boyfriend," Harry said, blushing.
"That's true," said George.
"Kazuki could be your girlfriend and no one would be the wiser," said Fred.
"Shut up," Harry said without zest.
"You're staring at the doors again," said Ron. "Relax, they'll be here."
"I have questions about their school and classes too," said Hermione. "Look, I even wrote out a list."
Ron was about to retort about her bottomless curiosity when the chattering level lowered. The reason was apparent. Skipping in like an overgrown child on sugar, Loki arrived in wearing a bright red T-shirt with a big smiley face on the back, his customary sneakers with smiley stickers, and baggy blue windbreaker pants. Draco and Leo sauntered in next, wearing matching outfits, white T-shirts and black jeans. Kazuki, bored with his male uniform, decided to wear a purple mesh top and a long black skirt. Akira was in Japan, attending his father's study session in Go strategies. The talking picked up again.
"Hey Lightning," Loki said, walking to the Gryffindor table while the rest sat at the Slytherin table. "Missed me?"
"Yes, I missed you," said Harry. "Where's Akira?"
"Doing something related to his work," answered Loki.
"That guy works?" asked Ron. "What does he do?"
"Long story short, he earns an adult's pay by playing a game that requires a lot of thinking," said Loki. "I guess it's similar to a professional chess player."
"There are such things as professional chess players?" Ron said, surprised.
Loki blinked at the redhead. "You don't know?"
"Hmm, interesting," Ron mumbled to himself.
Fred chuckled. "Baby brother, I hope you don't - "
"Hurt yourself thinking too much," finished George.
"Loki, why aren't the others sitting here?" asked Hermione.
Harry mentally thanked his brainy friend.
"Why should we?" said Loki. "It's unfair for the Slytherins to try and become friends with your guys by sitting at your table. How about you Gryffindors make an effort to uniting the two Houses?"
"You have a point," said Hermione.
Colin entered into the Great Hall and sat down next to Harry. He was finally growing out of is hero-worshiping and stopped taking close-ups of the Boy-Who-Lived. His camera stayed by his side though.
"The pictures were alright?" the small fourth year asked Loki.
"Perfect," said Loki. "I can't believe you developed them so fast and went to the Slytherins' dorms to give them to me."
"I'm trying to do what should have been done earlier," said Colin. "Befriending people from different Houses."
Loki patted him on the shoulder fondly. "I've taught you well but you should wear other stuff besides the school uniform and pajamas."
"I'll do that tomorrow night," promised Colin.
"That's allowed?" asked Hermione.
Loki gasped loudly. "You haven't read the volumes on school regulations? Mr. Flinch has the whole set in his office."
"I see," Hermione said slowly. "I might ask to borrow them when I have free time."
"You should," said Loki. "So anyone who wants to come with me to the Slytherin table for dinner can come."
The youngest Snape left and those who followed him were Harry, Ron, Hermione, Colin, the twins, and Lee. The three seventh years were there for business purposes. The Weasleys Wheezes were undergoing promotion. Ron made sure to sit between friends but he wasn't glaring at anyone. Hermione was having her list of questions answered and Colin was listening. Harry was just happy to be surrounded by people who cared about him. On the teacher's platform, Thor and Rin saw everything that happened below.
"Loki is really a positive influence on Hogwarts," Rin whispered to Thor.
"Ah, but there are secrets he can't tell Harry or his friends," said Thor. "Those secrets might tear them apart."
"Firenze hinted at obstacles that will be occurring in the next few months," said Rin. "I have a vague idea what they are but I wish I can See clearer."
Thor frowned. "You shouldn't try to See here. You never know whose watching."
"I had Firenze guarding me," said Rin.
"You're getting along well," said Thor.
"He's nice," said Rin. "But Father doesn't seem to like him."
"Uncle doesn't like a lot of people," said Thor. "What I really want to know is where Uncle and Aries are."
At that moment Severus and Sirius walked into the Great Hall and, ignoring the glances and whispers from students and staff, went to their regular seats.
"Speak of the devil," said Rin. "Oh my, Father looks different."
"Yea," said Thor. "He does."
Rin's smile grew wider. "He looks content. If Uncle Vector gives them his blessing, I'll be glad to have another father."
"And Loki and I wouldn't mind another uncle," Thor said, grinning under his napkin as he wiped his mouth.
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A.N. - Sorry for the delay! Next chapter: Hogsmeade weekend!
First time attempting to write a Harry Potter fic so be kind and R&R. And no one beta-ed this so don't mind my grammar mistakes.
Warning: This will be SLASH! Meaning 2 guys in THAT kind of relationship!
Spoilers: Books 1-4, ignore 5
Pairings: Main - Severus/Sirius Others - Harry/Kazuki and Leo/Draco
Languages:
"blah blah blah" - English
'blah blah blah' - Japanese
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17. Do you want to go on a date with me?
(Posted 01/24/04 - Saturday)
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Sirius ran down the stone steps leading to the dungeons faster than anyone had ever before, heading directly to Severus' rooms. Once there, he stood rigidly outside the painting that guarded the door, having an internal battle to whether or not he should go inside.
"Severus has potions all over the place and within easy reach too," Sirius said to himself. "It wouldn't do us both any good if he splashes something dreadful on me, and he's fast with his wand. Damn myself! I really should have listened to Thor and punched Severus!"
The portrait swung opened and the young Auror walked out, clearly frustrated as he absentmindedly tugged his small ponytail. He glared Sirius who was the cause of this.
"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry," said Sirius. "I didn't mean to do it."
Thor sighed dejectedly, seeing the sincerity in the man's eyes.
"It wasn't your fault," he said. "I doubt even the best seer could have predicted this outcome."
"How's the situation in there?" Sirius asked, frowning deeply. "How's he taking it?"
"Truthfully, not too good," said Thor. "He's angry that this happened in front of students, confused as to how he should react to you, and scared what his brother, my father, would do to you if he hears of this. By now, Loki would have sent a letter back home so there's no twisting the facts so I recommend you hide until this blows over."
"He can't be that dangerous," said Sirius.
Thor shot him a pitying look.
"Err, I mean, your father won't kill me or permanently maim me, would he?" asked Sirius. "It was just a kiss."
"It wasn't just a kiss," Thor said, still giving him the pity look. "It was Uncle's FIRST kiss."
"WHAT!" Sirius screamed.
A thud came from the other side of the portrait.
"You better go in and fix the problem," said Thor. "Uncle has been throwing stuff around and he'll run out of unbreakable objects soon."
"Okay," Sirius said, taking a deep breath and puffing his chest out. "I'll take responsibility."
"At least you're improving from your previous self," said Thor. "Hopefully my father sees that in you and gives you and Uncle his blessing."
"You're making this sound like a marriage proposal," noted Sirius.
Thor nodded tersely. "It is, more or less. Father doesn't want his only baby brother to feel any kind of heartache and broken relationships are the worst. So you better not be playing around because there'll be a long line of people who would make Hell seem like a kiddies' playground."
"You'll probably be the first one, huh?" Sirius said.
"Nope, my father will," said Thor. "Then me and Loki, and my birth-giver. Then Loki's friends and Rin even though he absolutely hates violence."
"I get it, I get it," said Sirius.
Another thud came from inside.
"I'll ward this area off to everyone else," said Thor. "See you at dinner and if Uncle isn't with you, your head is mine."
Sirius nodded. Thor walked away; waving his right hand in a circular motion, as wards to keep people away was put up.
"Damn, he's using wand-less at such a young age," Sirius thought.
He was never one for politeness and entered his former enemy's rooms without knocking. He was caught off-guard as a pillow sailed from the couch to hit him on the face. Severus made a 'humph' noise when he saw who was the intruder was.
"Didn't they teach you manners in prison?" Severus seethed. "Like fetch, bark, shake hands, and not to meddle in other people's affairs."
"As I recall, this affair has something to do with me as well," Sirius said, sitting on a comfortable armchair.
Severus was on his couch, fingers twitching to throw a heavy block of brick to the guy who created this mess. Unfortunately, there wasn't any but the last couch pillow had to suffice. Sirius did nothing as this one hit his face like the first one. Severus had excellent aim.
"Leave!"
"No," Sirius said firmly. "We're going to talk like adults."
Severus sneered. "I know I am but are you? You haven't matured at all during your Azkaban imprisonment. Twelve years is not a short period."
"It's not," said Sirius. "But I haven't spent my time freed from that hellhole doing nothing but worry about Harry's safety. I can think as an adult and I've thought about the same question night after night for the past month or maybe longer. Do you want to know what that question is?"
"I'm not interested," Severus said, crossing his arms. "Now leave!"
"I'm not going to leave you here by yourself," Sirius said, losing the cool he had earlier. "You were too busy throwing things in here that you didn't notice Thor threatening me outside."
"He threatened you?" Severus said incredibly. "Wait, he would. What else did he say? He must have told you something else."
"As a matter of fact, he did," said Sirius. "He told me that the kiss was your first and your brother is going to harm me if he thinks I am not up to his standards."
"THOR TOLD YOU ABOUT THAT!?"
"Yes," Sirius said, ignorant to the other's humiliation. "I mean it is weird that you've never been kissed before but there's nothing wrong with saving it for someone special and I'm sorry I took it away."
Severus blushed and mumbled, "It wasn't even a real kiss."
"It was chaste, yes, but it was still a kiss," said Sirius. "Now, do you want to know the question that's been bothering me?"
"You'll tell me anyway," Severus said, resisting the urge to roll his eyes. "Out with it."
Sirius stared straight into Severus' eyes and held them with the sheer seriousness in the green irises. "Do you want to go on a date with me?"
For the second time in one day, Severus was frozen from shock. The Potions Master was speechless and Sirius stood. He went towards the thin man on the couch but when he was within two feet, Severus tried to bolt. Sirius grabbed Severus around the waist and flung him back down.
Sirius towered over him. "You're not getting off that easy. I've been in denial but there was no mistaking the warmth I felt when we kissed. I don't care if that was an accident because I'm going to do again to prove to you that we belong together."
"What?" Severus squeaked.
Sirius pushed himself against Severus' body and sealed their lips together. Severus shut his eyes automatically as an unfamiliar sensation traveled through his body. The larger body on top of him kept him from moving much but not uncomfortable. Sirius definitely had more experience in kissing and the rest so Severus had no choice but to be the submissive partner. When oxygen became a problem, Sirius ended the kiss and lifted his head up. Then gave the trapped man another kiss, only shorter and minus the tongue.
"Umm," Severus was baffled that anyone, especially his torturer from his school years, would ever want to kiss him. Twice! Not counting the Great Hall one.
"You didn't answer my original question," Sirius said in a husky tone, licking his lips to taste Severus' sweet blend of mint and honey. "Do you want to go on a date with me? It doesn't have to be anything fancy. A trip to Hogsmeade would be counted as a date but if you don't like the idea of going public then we can just stay in the castle."
Severus was touched that Sirius was asking him for his opinion. "Umm, anything's fine."
"Then Hogsmeade it is," Sirius said, grinning and removing himself from Severus. "I'm glad we had this adult talk."
Severus resumed his normal persona. "I'm glad you're glad but Vector will still come to do his so-called interview."
"What do you mean by interview?" Sirius said, warning bells going off. "I'm not going for a life-long career."
The tiny half-smile that was on Severus' face disappeared. "I thought you knew what you were getting yourself into."
"Err, I'm not all clear on some things," said Sirius. "Thor didn't say anything about an interview but he did say that courting you would be like a marriage proposal."
"Okay," said Severus. "So you know the important point."
"Does that mean that if I ask you to marry me, you would?" said Sirius.
Severus pushed him farther on the couch. "No, I wouldn't because I can't."
"What do you mean you can't?"
"Have you already forgotten?" said Severus. "You're a fugitive hiding in Hogwarts and the Dark Lord is rising."
That damped the atmosphere.
"How about after my name is cleared and You-Know-Who is defeated?" said Sirius. "Will you marry me then?"
"You're thinking way ahead of yourself," said Severus. "You have to pass my brother's inspection and I never mentioned marriage."
"It's time for dinner," said Sirius.
"Not hungry," said Severus.
Sirius sighed. "You just don't want to face the students. Thor said if you don't come with me for dinner, he would have my head. And don't you want to see if Rin return from his date with the centaur? I can see you're concerned."
Severus glowered but nodded. "You're becoming like a second Loki, using Rin against me."
Above several levels, in the Great Hall, students were sitting themselves for dinner. The transfers and Draco weren't there and Harry was getting antsy. The Boy-Who-Lived wasn't the only person. Thor and Rin, who was informed about the Auror Training incident, were waiting for Sirius and Severus. Their food came but hardly touched.
"Why aren't they here yet?" Harry said, swinging his head to the Slytherin table. "They're usually punctual for meals."
"You're just wondering where Kazuki is," teased Fred or George.
"Of course, of course," said George or Fred. "Boyfriends need to see each other as often as possible."
"I love you Kazuki!" Lee, a friend of the twins, said dramatically in a false female pitch. "Let's run into the sunset holding hands along the seashore!"
The twins and Lee laughed jollily.
"Kazuki's not my boyfriend," Harry said, blushing.
"That's true," said George.
"Kazuki could be your girlfriend and no one would be the wiser," said Fred.
"Shut up," Harry said without zest.
"You're staring at the doors again," said Ron. "Relax, they'll be here."
"I have questions about their school and classes too," said Hermione. "Look, I even wrote out a list."
Ron was about to retort about her bottomless curiosity when the chattering level lowered. The reason was apparent. Skipping in like an overgrown child on sugar, Loki arrived in wearing a bright red T-shirt with a big smiley face on the back, his customary sneakers with smiley stickers, and baggy blue windbreaker pants. Draco and Leo sauntered in next, wearing matching outfits, white T-shirts and black jeans. Kazuki, bored with his male uniform, decided to wear a purple mesh top and a long black skirt. Akira was in Japan, attending his father's study session in Go strategies. The talking picked up again.
"Hey Lightning," Loki said, walking to the Gryffindor table while the rest sat at the Slytherin table. "Missed me?"
"Yes, I missed you," said Harry. "Where's Akira?"
"Doing something related to his work," answered Loki.
"That guy works?" asked Ron. "What does he do?"
"Long story short, he earns an adult's pay by playing a game that requires a lot of thinking," said Loki. "I guess it's similar to a professional chess player."
"There are such things as professional chess players?" Ron said, surprised.
Loki blinked at the redhead. "You don't know?"
"Hmm, interesting," Ron mumbled to himself.
Fred chuckled. "Baby brother, I hope you don't - "
"Hurt yourself thinking too much," finished George.
"Loki, why aren't the others sitting here?" asked Hermione.
Harry mentally thanked his brainy friend.
"Why should we?" said Loki. "It's unfair for the Slytherins to try and become friends with your guys by sitting at your table. How about you Gryffindors make an effort to uniting the two Houses?"
"You have a point," said Hermione.
Colin entered into the Great Hall and sat down next to Harry. He was finally growing out of is hero-worshiping and stopped taking close-ups of the Boy-Who-Lived. His camera stayed by his side though.
"The pictures were alright?" the small fourth year asked Loki.
"Perfect," said Loki. "I can't believe you developed them so fast and went to the Slytherins' dorms to give them to me."
"I'm trying to do what should have been done earlier," said Colin. "Befriending people from different Houses."
Loki patted him on the shoulder fondly. "I've taught you well but you should wear other stuff besides the school uniform and pajamas."
"I'll do that tomorrow night," promised Colin.
"That's allowed?" asked Hermione.
Loki gasped loudly. "You haven't read the volumes on school regulations? Mr. Flinch has the whole set in his office."
"I see," Hermione said slowly. "I might ask to borrow them when I have free time."
"You should," said Loki. "So anyone who wants to come with me to the Slytherin table for dinner can come."
The youngest Snape left and those who followed him were Harry, Ron, Hermione, Colin, the twins, and Lee. The three seventh years were there for business purposes. The Weasleys Wheezes were undergoing promotion. Ron made sure to sit between friends but he wasn't glaring at anyone. Hermione was having her list of questions answered and Colin was listening. Harry was just happy to be surrounded by people who cared about him. On the teacher's platform, Thor and Rin saw everything that happened below.
"Loki is really a positive influence on Hogwarts," Rin whispered to Thor.
"Ah, but there are secrets he can't tell Harry or his friends," said Thor. "Those secrets might tear them apart."
"Firenze hinted at obstacles that will be occurring in the next few months," said Rin. "I have a vague idea what they are but I wish I can See clearer."
Thor frowned. "You shouldn't try to See here. You never know whose watching."
"I had Firenze guarding me," said Rin.
"You're getting along well," said Thor.
"He's nice," said Rin. "But Father doesn't seem to like him."
"Uncle doesn't like a lot of people," said Thor. "What I really want to know is where Uncle and Aries are."
At that moment Severus and Sirius walked into the Great Hall and, ignoring the glances and whispers from students and staff, went to their regular seats.
"Speak of the devil," said Rin. "Oh my, Father looks different."
"Yea," said Thor. "He does."
Rin's smile grew wider. "He looks content. If Uncle Vector gives them his blessing, I'll be glad to have another father."
"And Loki and I wouldn't mind another uncle," Thor said, grinning under his napkin as he wiped his mouth.
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A.N. - Sorry for the delay! Next chapter: Hogsmeade weekend!