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Finally yet another chapter. Sorry for the wait as I know some of you are dieing with the waiting here it is.
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Night 9: Surprises and Conversations
Severus woke around three to the smell of air and earth. For some reason he found the smell to be comforting in a way and he snuggled closer to the furry warmth. Wait. This wasn't right. He opened his eyes, sat up a little and looked down at the large feline laying beside him.
His first impulse was to push the cat forcefully off the bed, but before he could, Shadow stretched and yawned before opening his eyes. The look that Shadow gave Severus was plainly asking the man not to move. Severus glared at the cat, but it didn't move, just layed there patiently, waiting, for the professor to either push him off or to let him stay. The man shook his head before laying back down and closing his eyes. Shadow moved to get comfortable again and, with it still daylight, was instantly back to sleep.
It wasn't right to Severus. The cat was bloody Harry Potter, his student. He should have pushed the cat away but he felt too comfortable with the cat. Besides, Shadow acted different from Potter. Shadow played and even got up here with him, and to Severus, was proof enough.
Shadow had his humans counter parts attitude and temper, but, his eyes were a dull honey color instead of bright gold. Severus knew Harry was there but he also believed that at times Shadow took over. Sighing, Severus opened his eyes to look at the panther and didn't notice the smile that crept onto his lips. He lightly ran a hand across Shadow's head and let out a slight chuckle as the ears twitched with irritation. The professor then closed his eyes and let the power of sleep take him.
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Sirius, in the shape of Padfoot, had went out for a stroll. He saw a river and decided to get a drink before heading back to Remus. Careful not to fall in, as he had promised Remus that he wouldn't get wet, he leaned down and started to lap up the water.
Dumbledore had walked up on Padfoot without the dog noticing him and smiled.
"Hello Padfoot."
Padfoot yelped and went to jump back, but since it had rained the day before the bank was still muddy, and slipped down the bank and into the water. Padfoot came up spluttering water and barked at the Headmaster and growled when the old man started to laugh.
"I guess you are just going to have to listen if you want out of there." Dumbledore said as the black dog went to climb out but fell back in with a splash.
Padfoot glared and growled but listened to the old man none the less.
"I understand that you don't like Edge to much." When Padfoot barked in response he continued. "Harry needs Edge to teach him his new powers. The powers would be useless if not taught to him by the right person, and who better to teach him than his sire?" Dumbledore finished and levitated Padfoot out of the river.
Padfoot shook and turned into Sirius who glared at Dumbledore. "I am going to attend their lessons then and nothing you say can make me trust Edge other then Edge himself."
"Very well." The Headmaster sighed as he noted the finality in the ex-convicts voice. "Coming back to the castle?"
"Yeah, but you are going to get the blame because I'm wet. You do know that, don't you?"
Dumbledore smiled as Sirius transformed back to his canine alter-ego. "Of course."
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The sun had set and Shadow slowly opened his eyes. How had he got on the couch? He moved into a sitting position on the scarlet couch and looked around, boring as always. Shadow jumped down and stretched, flexing his claws in the carpet, and yawned. Moving back into a sitting position he began the daily ritual of washing. He had just moistened his paw to his liking and went to wash his face when Severus walked through the portrait hole.
Severus smirked. "It's rude to take baths in public Potter."
The cat simply ignored him and continued to get the sleep out of his eyes. Severus shook his head as Shadow went about his bath.
"Edge and your mutt are waiting outside." Severus said simply moving to sit at his desk.
Shadow transformed into Harry and walked over to his professor. "It would be nice if I had my early night meal professor."
Severus looked up with a sigh. He unbuttoned the collar of his robes, moved it aside, and tilted his head to the side.
"Take it easy." He said as Harry moved to stand in front of him.
Harry put his hands on Severus's shoulders, leaned down, positioned his teeth, and slowly pushed them into Severus's neck, renewing the wounds. Severus moaned and closed his eyes, keeping his hands clasped firmly on the chair arms.
The boy slid into Severus's lap as the professor wrapped his arms around him. His fingers found and tangled themselves in the black locks. They wasn't greasy, like everyone thought, but silky. Harry moaned as Severus's hands found their way up his shirt and pulled him closer.
Severus moaned again as certain parts of their anatomy rubbed against each other and he felt his own fangs grow into place. Clearly lost in pleasure, Severus let his half- inch shorter fangs pierce Harry's neck. Harry jumped in pain but soon relaxed. He let go of his professor's neck, licked his lips and teeth, eyes still closed, and let Severus drink his life back.
Harry moved his hips against Severus and moaned in pleasure and pain as the action made Severus stretch the skin. Severus started to buck against Harry as well as the vampire moved to nibble on his ear, and Severus let go of Harry's neck. Severus moved his hands to cup Harry's face and moved it so he could look into the lust clouded gold eyes.
The professor felt a lurch in his stomach but paid it no mind and brought Harry into a kiss, keeping the thrusts at a regular pace. Harry tasted of blood and chocolate, a rare combination for vampires, and Severus found it addictive. He pulled the young vampire to him, forcefully running his tongue on the roof of Harry's mouth. Harry moaned and gave one last final thrust before he came quickly followed by Severus.
Harry pulled away from the kiss to let Severus breathe since he himself didn't have to. He looked at his professor before laying his head down on his chest. The young vampire listened to Severus's heartbeat as he watched the professor pick up his wand, cast a cleansing charm, and lay it back down. Severus pushed Harry away a little to look into the boys gold eyes. He felt another lurch, like he was going to be sick, and he pushed Harry off his lap and into the floor.
Harry looked up at his professor. "What's wrong?"
Severus felt yet another lurch but promptly ignored it. "Just go down to the mutt Potter."
Harry, amazingly to Severus, obeyed without a word. Severus watched Harry leave before standing up. He swayed as dizziness set in. The professor balanced himself before taking a step forward. That step seemed to take all the life force out of Severus and he fell, the world going black before he even hit the floor.
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Harry walked out of the front doors of the castle and quickly noticed his godfather and Edge. He knew what the meeting was about but something just didn't seem kosher with Snape, and that worried Harry. He ran down the steps and right over to wrap his arms around Sirius. Sirius hugged Harry back and breathed in his scent.
"What's wrong Harry?" he whispered as though he didn't want Edge to hear. He had no such luck.
"Something's wrong with Snape." Harry said stepping back away from his godfather.
Sirius's eyes darkened. "Why should I care about Snape?"
"Because you love me and I know your feelings." The boy replied with a smirk that earned a glare from his godfather.
"And because you feel it's your fault."
Sirius and Harry turned to look at Edge and Harry nodded. Edge closed his eyes and pinched the ridge of his nose.
Sirius looked down at Harry. "What's he thinking?"
Harry just shrugged in response and Sirius huffed.
"Some help you are."
"Come on."
Harry and Sirius looked at Edge as he went toward the castle, looked at each other, shrugged, and ran to catch up with the older vampire.
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Thanks to all the wonderful reviewers who have stuck with me even though I am slow at updating. Just shows how much you people love me. I will try to start getting the chapters up sooner but can't promise anything. --scratches head-- How many times have I said that ?
