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Chapter 19

Harry woke up to tears running down his face. He hadn't wanted to wake up. Ever since Severus had proposed a week and a half ago, Harry had been dreaming about their possible children and a potential future for the 3 men and their children. Harry had started going to bed early to see what the future might hold. Waking up had started to become a challenge because he loved those snapshots at what their life could be. He didn't like coming back to the pain the was a constant in his life now from his loss of friends that had been there since first year.

Harry let the tears run their course. The crying had started a couple of mornings ago and he didn't want Sev and Luc to see him so upset over something so silly. After all, it's not like the dreams were real. Besides, he could make the moments real with his mates both before and after the children came. But each time Harry woke, he felt like he was leaving them behind. Harry couldn't shake the feeling like his dreams had a sense of realism in them, especially regarding his children. Which meant that when he woke up, he felt like he was leaving his children behind him in an endless darkness without protection.

Once Harry had stopped crying, he got up and got into the shower. His mates were up before him most days anyway and Harry had started taking to eating in their private rooms since the horrible dinner that ended his friendship with Ron and Hermione. This meant that Sev and Luc didn't disturb him unless he was still asleep before class. Harry had a suspicion that they had all been having similar dreams since Sev and Luc had been acting odd over the last few days. So odd that Harry had withdrawn into himself because they hadn't been snuggling on the couch since they had started the weird behaviour. Harry had kept up the wall up in his head to prevent his emotions and thoughts leaking into his mates' heads, distracting them from planning the wedding since Harry didn't really want to plan it given his current state. Planning the wedding would add stress to Harry's plate and he didn't need that at the moment as he had enough stress in his life as it was. However, he knew that his mates weren't acting weird due to the wedding planning because prior to the weird behaviour, they would pull Harry onto their lap as they were planning which meant it had to be something else. Harry didn't want to pressure them into telling him but that meant that Harry had to face his baby issues on his own and, because he couldn't shake the feeling that the children were real, he had no idea what was going on. Which meant that Harry couldn't shake his feeling of immense sadness.

Harry got out of the shower, dried himself off and put his clothes on. 'Maybe I could ask Draco', Harry thought. 'Surely Draco would know something?' After having a sort of plan made in his head, Harry devoured his breakfast and raced out the door to find Draco.

Harry found Draco at Breakfast with Neville. Harry took a moment to appreciate the sight of Draco and Neville together and the happiness in Draco's eyes, especially given the lack of happiness that had been in his life. Harry noticed Ron and Hermione staring at him from the Gryffindor table. Sensing ill-will, Harry Walked and sat opposite Draco with his back to his old friends.

"Morning Poppet. How are we?" Harry greeted.

"Morning Mami. Everything's good. It's not like you to have breakfast in the Great Hall. What's up?" Draco responded.

"I was wondering if you know anything about what I'm going through." Harry then launched into his recent dreams with the children and the feelings he was waking up with and how Sev and Luc were acting.

"Mami, I don't think it's real. I mean, I don't know anything about it but I would think that it isn't real. Especially considering the fact that you're like, 2 months along." Draco thought out loud.

"Why don't you ask Sev and Luc?" Nev asked. "I know you think that they are being weird at the moment but I'm sure that they'll always make time for you. I know I would always make time for Draco."

"You guys are right. I should bring it up with them. It's just…they're planning the wedding and I don't want to stress them out." Harry conceded. "Anyway, I notice you guys have completed your bond. When did this happen?"

Draco blushed, "Last week. I wanted to wait to tell you all together but I guess I should have known you'd be able to tell."

"You moving in with Nev or staying with us?" Harry questioned

"Moving in with Nev but I was wondering if perhaps, maybe, ours could be attached to yours? So it's together but separate as well." Draco suggested. "If you don't want to, I get it. But I was hoping-"

Harry cut Draco off with a squeeze of his hand. "I'd love for you to be soo close, especially with some children on the way."

Draco beamed at Harry, not caring who could see and who was around.

"I thought we said for you not to wonder around on your own Precious." Came a voice from behind Harry. Harry turned to greet his Alpha with an innocent smile and a kiss on the cheek.

"Morning Sev."

"Morning. Why did you wonder the halls on your own this morning?" Sev repeated, concerned and a little irritated.

"Well, I wanted to talk to Draco and I figured you and Luc were busy. Besides, I went from our rooms straight here and the most dangerous ones were already here. Relax please. I would endanger myself on purpose." Harry reasoned, baring his neck a little. "But, I'm sorry. I did promise. I just got a little excited to see Draco this morning."

Harry and Sev stayed like that for a few minutes (but felt like hours to Harry). Harry could hear Draco holding his breath in anticipation for Sev's reaction. After a few minutes, Sev nuzzled Harry's neck and kissed his cheek and whispered "We'll discuss this further later."

Harry nuzzled into Sev, making sure his neck was bared to his Alpha at all times, apologising for his broken promise. "Poppet has a request for us."

"Oh?" Sev turned his attention to Draco (who had released his held breath), snaking his hand around his submissive's waist.

"Nev and I wanted to have our Rooms beside yours so that we could be close by." Draco mentioned carefully.

"I'll speak to Headmistress McGonagall but I don't see an issue with it." Sev approved. Draco's excitement was palpable as he stood up and hugged Severus and Harry. Harry gave Draco a one-handed hug as his other hand had gone around Sev's waist as Sev's had gone around his. Harry didn't want to let go of Sev. This was the first time that he had been in any real trouble with his mates and he knew he was in trouble by how hard Sev's fingers were digging into his waist. He needed to be on his best behaviour to make up for his misbehaviour.

When Severus had come out of his office to take Harry to class, he couldn't find his beautifully Precious Sub anywhere. Sev went in to see if Luc knew where Harry was with no luck. 'He promised he wouldn't wonder off on his own.' Sev thought worriedly. 'Where has he gone?' Sev thought about where Harry would go on his own that would Harry would think would be safe logically, trying not to let his fear get the best of him. 'Not the Quidditch pitch…not the library…not my classroom or office…DRACO!' Sev pretty much flew out of their rooms the Great Hall, where he froze at the sight of Harry with Draco and Neville. The relief the hit Severus almost floored him. His Sub was safe. His kids were safe. Then the irritation, frustration and anger kicked in. Harry knew that it wasn't safe to wander the halls of Hogwarts alone, especially for his Sub. So why did he do it? Why would he risk it, especially with Weasley and Granger up to something? Severus took 3 calming breaths before walking up behind his Sub and step-son at the end of the Slytherin table.

When Harry bared his neck, his Alpha wanted to growl and punish his Sub but Severus knew that couldn't be done in front of half the school. It would need to wait until they were behind closed doors. So, Severus made Harry wait in that position until the Alpha within him was calm enough to accept the apology in the only acceptable way Harry could show in such a crowded place. After Severus let him know that the apology was accepted but punishment would be addressed later, he held his Submissive so tightly that he could feel his mate's heartbeat against his fingers. He needed to smell like his mate and have his mate smell like him. After Draco gave them both hugs (which his submissive didn't even try to remove his or his own arm for), Severus lead his submissive back to their rooms after a quick "See you in potions."

Once they were in the safety of their rooms, Severus locked the door behind him and let his Sub go to Lucius to be scented. He needed his hands as he paced to prevent himself from exploding now that they could talk freely.

"What were you thinking?" Sev asked in a quiet voice. He didn't yell. Yelling served no purpose here.

"I needed to ask Draco something. I forgot about the promise I made." Harry tied his hair up in a bun so that all his neck was exposed to show ultimate submission (which pleased the Alpha within him greatly).

"What did you need to ask that was so important you couldn't take one of us with you?" Sev asked quietly. "or even ask one of us?"

"It was about the dreams I've been having. I was hoping Dray would have the answers so I wasn't bothering you guys." Harry hadn't moved after his eyes had found the floor with his head tilted to the right a little. "You've both been so busy."

"Precious, just because we are busy, doesn't mean you can't ask us things. We will always have time for you. What is bothering you?" Sev clarified. Harry explained to him and Luc the dreams that Harry had been having and the sadness that would greet Harry in the morning as he woke up.

"This is a normal part of Vampire pregnancies, Precious." Sev clarified.

"But Draco said it wasn't real." Harry stayed frozen in place, despite really wanting to look his Alpha in the eyes to realise what was going on.

"The children you are seeing are real. They are our children. But the dreams are what you want to happen. You aren't seeing the future of anything. You are just creating an environment in which you can interact with them." Severus explained.

"But so soon?" Harry fretted.

"You will only be pregnant for about 3 months. Vampire pregnancies are highly accelerated. Mostly because normally you would be hidden away from the world while you are pregnant to ensure your safety, but we are dealing with unusual circumstances." Sev explained. "The pregnancy estimations in any book are lies meant to trick people who think they know Vampires."

Harry just realised how serious his impulsive decision was. His mates were already stressed because he was at school when their instincts were basically telling them that they should be at home. They had already given him a huge concession by allowing him to be at school. The Submissive inside Harry was all that was keeping Harry frozen in the position that he was in. He needed to make this issue right.

No one said anything for the following half an hour and the only movement was Severus' and Luc's pacing and Harry dropping onto his knees (keeping his head at the same angle). Severus eventually broke the silence by saying "Your punishment is a grounding for 2 weeks. No friends, No entertainment. You get an hour with Draco a day and the rest of the time you are either with myself or Luc doing your homework, reading or researching."

Harry launched himself at Severus mewling "I'm so sorry. It won't happen again" over and over and nuzzling apologetically for 10 minutes before doing the same to Luc for a further 15.

Harry spent the rest of the day with Luc doing his homework, only seeing Draco at dinner. This was going to be a long 2 weeks.

Author's Note: Sorry Guys. I've given up on trying to update regularly. I'm soo sorry. But please know I am thinking of you guys and even when I am not updating I am keeping busy thinking about where the story is headed. Thanks to those of my readers who are holding out, waiting for the end and to those of you who are asking me to do other story lines. There is a drarry one in the works as well as a Harry and Tom/Voldemort as well as a Harry and Fenrir. Let me know in your reviews which you would like me to write next. But I'd like to get this story done first. Thank you to my reviewers. Please keep reviewing.