The mansion was beautiful. The beach was huge and fenced in where their property lay. However, Severus insisted on destroying every mirror on the property before they began to unpack.
Luckily, he found nothing. He put many protective charms and wards around the entirety of the property. Harry could feel himself relax with his four-month-old sleeping in his arms.
"I hope he doesn't manage to spy on us here. My heat should be coming soon and the last thing I want is for him to see us. It's bad enough I don't know what we'll do with Zinnia, she's still breastfeeding and I don't know if we'll be able to help her."
"Don't worry, Darling. It's built into an omega and their child to be ready for this. Your heat will switch off long enough to take care of her and Zinnia Darling will go into a sort of hibernation. She'll be sleeping until you're ready."
The omega let out a sigh of relief. He was never taught how omega's work since Dumbledore never allowed it, even after he was found to be one.
"It should start in two or three days. I'll be getting supplies for it in the meantime. You and Zinnia relax. I'll take care of everything."
Harry nodded and accepted the quick kiss from his mate. His baby woke and began to squirm almost immediately. Harry sat on the soft couch and let her feed to her desire. Apple and Moon had fun running around the house, occasionally checking up on their owners.
Severus was planning on getting another animal to help protect them. Moon and Apple were adorable and protective, but they weren't exactly a threat. He had just the thing.
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Severus made his way down a dirt road in the truck he purchased for occasions such as this. Taking a left he pulled into a large dirt area surrounded by fencing, a barn, and a fairly nice house.
While stepping outside he was met with a 5'10 man. "Severus, correct?"
"Yes, I have come to pick up my package, I assume they're ready?"
"Yes, I'll bring him right out."
The shorter man went back into the barn and returned with a large dog. It stood proudly at three feet at eight months old and still growing. "Just as you asked, and generously paid for, I saved the best of the litter for you. He's the biggest, strongest, fastest, and most ruthless, but he's very gentle. I hope he's to your liking."
The tall male walked up and pet the dog, receiving gentle licks showing off the large teeth capable of doing plenty of damage. "He's perfect."
Severus packed the pup into the backseat of the truck and bid the man farewell. The pup would reach his waist when fully grown, but he already dwarfs his darling. He would have to introduce him and then take him to get supplies.
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Harry woke with a start when he heard an engine turn off. Zinnia was sleeping on him. All the stress on his body made him fall asleep. Moon and Apple hopped off the couch and walked to the door when they heard it open, just to stop at the end of the hall.
Harry stood and carried his child over to his pups. He too froze. His mate was standing in the doorway with a very large dog.
"Alpha, what is that?"
"Don't worry, Love. He's very friendly. Please just give him a chance."
Harry wasn't scared because he thought it was aggressive, he was scared because he didn't know if he could trust it with his baby or his pups.
However, he trusted his alpha, so he walked up to the large dog with his baby in his arms and his pups following. He reached out a wary hand and relaxed when he gave him gentle licks.
"Why did you get him, Alpha? We already have pups."
"Yes, but neither could really defend us well if it comes down to it. He is literally bred to defend. Plus, Apple and Moon are your pups. I gifted them to you. He shall be my pup."
Harry gave the gentle giant one last look before breaking. "Fine, but I don't trust him near our pups or baby alone."
"That's fair, Love. I swear you'll grow to trust him soon. I made sure he was perfect for us."
Harry let Severus lead them back into the living room while the pups stepped under the much larger dog's paws. The kangal carefully stepped around them and gave them each a gentle sniff.
Harry sat slightly stiff against the arm of the couch while Severus sat next to him. The dog lay near their feet and calmly let the smaller puppies climb and jump on him.
"What's his name?"
"I think I'll name him Raymundo. It means to guard wisely in Latin. We'll call him Ray for short."
The omega gave a short nod. Silence followed for a solid half-hour, Severus soothing his mate and Harry eventually relaxing into his mate.
"I need to get Ray items, do you wish to join? We could also get Apple and Moon some new things as well."
Harry nodded his head and stood. Zinnia was still asleep and the dogs moved when they felt their owners doing so. Ray guided the puppies over a few feet to give them clearance.
Harry relaxed a bit more and smiled a bit at how gently he did so. Maybe he wouldn't hurt them. Not on purpose that is. Ray was still large. Severus grabbed Zinnia's stroller and diaper bag and placed them in the truck bed, the pups jumped into their little bag Harry put over his shoulder and Severus hooked the cheap leash and collar to Ray.
The pups were put in the back. Ray was on the floor, the pups were in their bag on the seat, and Zinnia was in her carseat. Severus was in the driver's seat while Harry hugged his arm in the passenger seat.
The trip was minimal. All of the pups got new collars, beds, and bowls. Other than that, Harry convinced Severus to get each dog an outfit for the Yule ball in about a week. They would have to see Dumbledore, but Lucius and Narcissa hosted it so they had to go.
