"": dreams.

Italics: thinking.

Bold: Letters and notes.

-/-: time lapse.

Chapter Three- The Mates.

Little did Harry know, as soon as his blood had hit the parchment, owls had been sent to his three mates informing them that their mate had come into his inheritance. Lucious was the first to receive his. By the time the owl had reached Malfoy Manor, the Malfoy's, who currently consisted of Lucious and Draco, had sat down for dinner. A loud tapping had informed Lucius that the owl had arrived, so he waved his hand he open the window the owl had perched before. Both men watched as the bird flew through the now open window and landed in front of Lucious holding his leg out. Taking the note, both men then watched the owl fly away, before turning back to the letter in Lucious hand.

"What does it say father?" Draco inquired. Shaking his head he turned the letter around and noticed the Gringotts stamp before opening the letter.

Dear Mr Malfoy,

We would like to congratulate you on your mates coming of age. As of the 31st of July, one Mr Harry James Potter has come into his creature inheritance and is now ready to complete the bonding that is required. Mr Malfoy, you along with Tom Marvolo Riddle and Severus Snape are bonded to one Mr Harry Potter. The Goblins at Gringotts would like to congratulate you on your bonding and hope that your life together with your mates is a fruitful one.

Yours Sincerely Griphook.

Now Lucious was a man that was rarely shock by anything, but to say that a very loud gasp escaped his lips was an understatement. The letter dropped from his hands, and his skin became paler. By this time Draco had rounded the table to stand next to his father, reading over his shoulder.

"Potter, POTTER! BLOODY POTTER IS YOUR MATE! FATHER YOU HAVE TO BE JOKING!" Draco screeched in his Lucious ear. However Lucious did not respond instead he rose from his chair, and walked out of the dining room and into the sitting room that help the grand fire-place. Kneeing down he fire called Severus immediately.

"I take it you to have you received a letter from Gringotts Lucious" he was greeted by the normal drone of Severus's voice.

"Indeed I have, what do you think of this interesting development?"

Interesting indeed, it seems we are to be bound to one Harry Potter" Lucious nodded at the statement. Both men shared a knowing look as their dark marks began to burn slightly. Their lord was calling them, and they both new why.

"Best not keep him waiting, he will want to know more about situation" Lucious said, hastily closing the fire call.

"Tilly" as soon as the word passed his lips, a small house elf stood before him.

"What can Tilly be doing for master?"

"Get one of my best robes from my room and have it waiting for me when I reach the front doors" he turned not waiting for a reply, the sound of popping indicated that he had been understood. He walked out the door and went in search for his son. Finding him still in the dining room pacing the long table holding the letter.

"Draco I have to go see our Lord, wait until I return, then I shall answer and questions you have" stopping, Draco turned to face his father. Seeing the look on his face he just nodded. Lucious headed towards the front doors, Tilly being there to meet him as ordered, he slipped on his robe, stepped outside the door and apparated to the Dark Lords home. He came face to face with Severus as he entered the grand estate, nodding to him, as he walked alongside him into the drawing room.

"Ahh, Lucious. Severus. There you are" they found Voldemort seated in one of the many chairs within the room. He held up the letter that all the men had received. "Tell me all you know about this claim"

"My Lord. We don't know much ourselves. We only received them today" Lucious answered first.

"However it seems to be true, the Goblins do not lie My Lord" Severus continued.

"This is true, they would not lie" Voldemort stated, reading over the letter once more. Harry Potter, after all these years of searching for you, you have become my mate? How very interesting of Madam Magic to have this as our future.

"Severus, Lucious, what creatures are you? This letter says that Potter has come into his creature inheritance and so we all must be as well, now tell me" he commanded

"I am a Dark Veela My Lord" Lucious answered.

"And I am a werewolf My Lord" Severus said, shame hinting in his voice.

"Do not be ashamed Severus, Werewolves are mighty creatures, remember that" both men looked up at their master with a mixture of surprise and shock, waving them off, he continued. "I am a vampire. To have three mates, Potter must be a very strong Wizard"

"My Lord, forgive me for asking, but are you telling us we should go through with this bond?" Lucious inquired

"I don't know what to think right now Severus, but we have to speak with the boy" Both men nodded at this decree.

"Severus tell me all you know about the boy" nodding Severus pulled on each knowledge that he had, and compiled it into a short paragraph that would please his Lord.

"Harry James Potter, lives with his muggle relatives at 4 Privet Drive Little Whinging, Surrey. He's lived there since 'that night', from reports it seems that Potter is living the life of luxury, his muggle relatives probably treat him like a king no doubt" before he knew it he was convulsing on the floor, Voldemort's wand pointed at him. As he held him under the painful curse.

"You will not speak of our submissive in that way again Severus" Severus returned to where he was sitting and nodded. "Now we must plan how we are going to approach the boy without cause him any distress" Both men nodded at their lord as they began to plan out how they were going to meet their submissive, all men although they wouldn't admit it, were excited.

-4 hours later-

All three men stood outside of the Dursley house, wands ready and cloaks pulled over their heads. They weren't ready however for what happened next. As they stepped foot onto the driveway, they door opened to reveal none other than Harry Potter. The men stood shocked, as Harry leaned against the door frame looking at them.

"Well? Don't just stand there, come in" Harry said casually, before walking back inside and leaving the door open. Voldemort was the first to enter the house, looking around at the muggle home in disgust. The three men walked through the house and into the living room, where Harry could be seen sitting at the kitchen table once more, drawing. The men stood awkwardly in front of the table, watching as Harry paid no mind to them. He sighed as he felt their eyes on him, Harry looked up.

"Sit down would you?" all three took seats around the table, each looking over the papers that were scattered in front of Harry in awe. Lucious having picked up one turned to him.

"Harry did you draw this?" he asked, astonished that he didn't hear of his drawing abilities from Draco.

"Yes I did. And I will be continuing to do so if we bond" he saw the men flinch out of the corner of his eyes and smiled softly. That should give them something to think about he thought to himself. And it did, all three men sat quietly, thinking to themselves about the promise Harry had just made. Voldemort however was pulled out of his ponderings, as Harry moved to grab another coloured pencil from his box. He watched as Harry's pencil glided across the page, adding colour where there was none and intensifying others. He watched as the picture that seemed to only be in Harry's head came to life on the page before him. He looked up and took in Harry's face. He had grown into a handsome man, soft features, his eyes a brilliant bright green, his nose small, his lips soft and wet. He could only imagine how they would feel upon his. He also notice the complete relaxed look on his face, like he had nothing to fear. Was this because his mind had accepted his role as their submissive? Voldemort thought to himself.

"Harry" He said quietly, shocking himself at how quietly he had said it. "How do you feel about this" both Severus and Lucious looked upon their Lord in confusion, he was acting very out of character today. Harry sighed and placed his pencil down, resting his head on his bent hand that rested on the table.

"At first I hated the idea of being bound to you three, I know you all hate me and it was hard to come to terms with the fact that I was your submissive" he stopped, but the men didn't say anything, knowing he was thinking of the right words to say. "All my life I have wanted to be loved, and I hoped that one day I would find someone who I loved and who loved me back. When I found out I had no choice from the start, it annoyed me, but then I really thought about it. I thought of who you were and your character. Each of you have a connection to me in some way, and although bad it's still a connection. I cannot fault Lady Magic for choosing this bond. This bond has some reason, otherwise it would not have happened. It will be a long and tough journey if you three wish to proceed but I am willing. On two conditions" He looked around to all three men, who seemed very shocked that he had put this much thought into his decision. Voldemort spoke first however.

"Anything Harry anything at all" Harry nodded and continued

"One, I want to be loved. Two, I want to be able to draw and cook. Those are my only requests" The men looked at one another, knowing that at this time one of those requests could not be fulfilled. Harry knew he was asking for a lot, but it was what he wanted most in this world. He knew that if this was to ahead he had to make his terms clear from the start.

"Harry you have to understand something. All three of us have waited years for our mate. To know that it is you is something that we would never have thought possible. We may not be able to love you straight away. But we can learn. You are our submissive and we would never let anything harm you. We will atone for all the things we have done to you in your life." Lucious answered, reaching across to place his hand on Harry's. The touch was so foreign, and yet sent shivers up Harry's spine. A mewling sound escaped Harry's lips before he could stop it, the sound making all three men's eyes dilate with lust. Again Harry shivered, never having seen such lust in a man's eyes before. Voldemort grabbed his other hand, and Severus placed his on Harry's arm, the three men watched as Harry's eyes dilated along with theirs. He let out a small moan at the touch and felt a warmth grow within him.

"Harry, do you wish to bond with us?" asked Severus softly, as Harry's eyes met his own. Harry swallowed, did he truly want this? Could he bound himself to these men? He looked around the table, meeting each of their eyes, knowing his answer.

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