Chapter 5: Game Pause- The Threat

Hogsmeade at Rosmerta's

"Ha! I win," Harry exalted pulling to a stop in front of Rosmerta's.

"You cheated you had a head start!" Oliver huffed.

"Did not. You're just plain slow," Harry bantered.

"Ah, well I was planning on buying lunch anyway," Wood answered following Harry into the shop.

"So what do you think?" Harry commented as they were sitting sipping on butter beer.

"I know I'm a bit rusty and all being off a whole year and I…," Harry rambled.

"Harry! Slow down don't worry about it. You were excellent. You'll definitely be back on the team this year. I'll not be denied this time. The quidditch cup is ours, " Oliver interrupted.

"Thanks Oliver that really means a lot, " Harry answered.

"No problem. Come on let's head back to Hogwarts I've got something for you," Oliver replied.

"Already? Did you plan this," Harry asked.

"Well kind of come on I'm sure you'll like it.

Gryffindor Common Room

"Go on then, open it," Oliver prompted.

"Okay, okay," Harry replied. Slowly he tore the paper from the small black package. Upon opening it he gasped for there was a platinum necklace. The pendant was that of a deep ruby jeweled Phoenix with emerald eyes. It was expensive. Gaping Harry glanced up at Oliver. How could such a beautiful thing be given to one such as me?

"Oliver…I…it's beautiful." Harry stammered struck dumb by the depth of feeling displayed by this simple gesture.

"Here, turn round and I'll place it on your neck. Where it belongs," Oliver said. As the cool metal came in contact with his skin Harry felt loved, wanted, and emotion he'd never known welled up inside him and soon after the clasp round his neck was fastened he turned and hugged Oliver.

What had started as a dangerous game had become a tentative love. "Thank You Oliver," Harry whispered.

"You're welcome kitten," Oliver intoned.

"Kitten," Harry asked raising his left eyebrow.

"Yes my little kitten.," Oliver whispered capturing Harry's lips with his own. Surprised Harry gasped granting the Irishmen entrance into his mouth. Hmm.. this is niceHarry thought.

Not as nice as that time with Draco on the train

Shut up! It was totally involuntary!

Doesn't mean you still didn't enjoy it

Be quiet! I'm with Oliver not that stuck up prick.

"I love you Harry," Oliver murmured into his thick raven black hair, his breath ruffling the thick silky locks and sending pleasant chills down his back.

It was never like this with Draco. You were practically trembling.

Oliver is not licking my collar bone. Harry thought to himself.

What was that voice anyway?

"I love you too Oliver," Harry sighed nestling into the comforting heat that was the quidditch captain. This was what he wanted.

Oh, but is it what you need? You could have more Harry, So very much more. Draco Malfoy could literally give you the world.

Later that Night

"Harry, Harry,"

"Hmmm,"

"Come on baby you've got to get up it's almost midnight.," Oliver whispered into his ear.

"Huh? Oh! Did I fall asleep on you I am so sorry I hmmmm," Oliver captured his lips in a quick kiss.

"It's okay I didn't mind. C'mon we'd better get up to the dorm room before the McGonagall comes through for inspection.

"All right. Nah, I'm too tired to move. I'll sleep here," Harry sighed. "Nope it's up to bed with you Mister Potter," Oliver joked.

"Hey what r u? Put me down," Harry yelled.

"Taking you up to bed as you can't seem to get there on your own," Oliver replied making his way up the dormitory stairs.

"How gallant of you," Harry drawled.

"Scary," Oliver mumbled.

"What, what did I do," Harry questioned.

"Well for a moment there you almost sounded like Malfoy." Oliver replied.

"Yuck! If you ever hear me doing that again slap me okay," Harry answered pulling a disgusted face.

"Nah, you're too cute to slap how bout I tickle you instead," Oliver suggested.

"You wouldn't," Harry dared leaping out of his arms and flopping onto his bed.

"Wouldn't I ," Oliver intoned stalking comically towards the bed. "Oliver! No stop! Ah! Ha ha ha ha ha ha," Harry burst into laughter as Oliver's fingers found his sides. Summarily the tickle attack stopped. Leaning down Oliver pecked Harry on the lips.

"G'night Harry"

"G'night wood,".

Astronomy Tower 1:00

Slowly Harry made his way up the long winding stair case to the astronomy tower. Draco was waiting.

"You're late,"

"Sorry, Oliver and I fell asleep on the couch. Look what he gave me. Isn't it beautiful? "Harry taunted twirling the jeweled Phoenix between his long fingers.

"Yeah sure you stay away from him," Draco growled.

"You have no right to tell me what to do!"

"Perhaps I didn't make myself clear. I am a Vampire you are my mate as such people who touch you and are in any close proximity to you make me jealous.," Draco calmly explained.

"What are you trying to say," Harry asked.

"If you continue to hang around Oliver I will kill him," Draco seethed. "I will not quit seeing Oliver," Harry seethed. No one would die on account of me again. I will protect him with my life.

"I love Oliver. You cannot threaten me with your venom," Harry hissed.

"Very well, Then his blood is on your hands," Draco growled. With that he was gone.

A/N: Sorry it took so long for an update guys. I'm now half way done. Only five chapters left yeah! I'm hoping to be finished with it very soon. Keep reviewing you guys are Awesome!