Chapter 9 Confessions

Notes: Sooooo two months have gone by 3 and I very sorry lovelies. Life just got in the way, I was studying for finals and once I was done with the finals I was traveling all around unable to write or post. With the start of the next semester I was finally able to sit down and write out chapter 9. I really own a ton of thanks to amandadubose88 for reading over my work, even when she is sick, and also in all the support she has shown. So thank you sweetie ^.^ 3.

For the voting I have now closed the voting I know who and what Nev's mate is! So thank you for posting what you want to see, as well as some very lovely descriptions. I will give hints here and there, and hopefully in a chapter or two you guys will met him :)

I do hope you lovelies will enjoy this chapter, it was a little hard to write since it had been two months since working on it. If there are any problems you see plot holes or grammatical errors I will try my best to fix them when I have the time.

Nev blinked once, twice, three times before he took a big breath in and took a step back, "How about we discuss this in the sitting room before I faint from sheer shock."

Draco just chuckled, and I smiled up at Nev, "Yes, I think that would be great. That way I can explain everything that has happened."

Nev just shook his head at me, not really disbelieving that my life can turn to shit in about a month out of school and turned to lead us to his sitting room. I took Draco's hand and gave it a slight squeeze trying to let him know I was nervous yet happy before dragging him a long after Nev.

It's been about a year since I was last in Longbottom Manor, but not much has changed, while the Malfoy Manor was to show off their money and power. Longbottom Manor has a more homey and earthly feel. The manors coloring was more earthy colors browns, tans, and greens; the walls ranging in the tans to earthy light brown, while accent furniture was a leafy green. There were also plants located everywhere, be it because of Nev's pet projects, or just plants gifted to the Longbottom family, you could tell that they were family made of earth magic.

When entering Nev's sitting room; (Yes, Nev had his own sitting room, because each family member living in the manor creates their own for when they have guests they can entertain them without bothering the rest of the manor) you could tell that Nev spends a lot of time in it. There where Herbology books scattered around the room, along with plants and herbs in various stages of growth some other plants full grown that where Nev's pride and joy. One side of the room was a giant window overlooking the garden, most of which was built by Neville, and the color inside was a pastel green color while the furniture was dark woods or leather.

"Would you like some tea and cookies?" Neville asked; his Pureblood etiquette kicked in, wanting to make sure his guests were taken care of while visiting. I shook my head no knowing I would not be able to stomach anything until after the chat with Nev, Draco also declined.

We all took a seat both Draco and I on the love seat, while Nev took the chair, overlooking the garden letting the sun light stream through the window warming us.

"Soo eh, Harry how, what," Nev sighed trying to regain his train of thought, "What happened?"

I just gave a huff of a laugh, "Life is a bitch and fate is a cruel mistress." Neville just smiled an understanding smile, "I guess I should start with what happened. So apparently, it's common knowledge that wizards could and most likely have a type of creature blood; someone failed to inform me of such thing. It was already a harsh summer, i-i-it's hard to think Siri is gone, but it was worse because someone from the order informed my relatives that he has passed on." I chewed my bottom lips tears escaping against my attempts not to cry, I sniffled before I put it behind me, "as you can guess they weren't too happy with me this summer, I-I was less productive both from the beatings and from depression. I-If I didn't come into my inheritance when I did I'm for sure that my uncle would have killed me. If Draco did not come rescue me when he did I would not be here. Be it either from my Uncle o-or from my own thoughts and depression."

Draco took my cold hand into his warm ones not liking my confession, his fingers rubbing warmth back into my own as he slowly drew circles on to my knuckles.

Nev's usual warm open tan face was now drawn out and pale, "Harry, I-I-I didn't know," he whispered, leaning towards me taking a quick glance at Draco before placing a hand on my knee. "I was … am here for you whenever you need me. All you need to do is ask, you are my brother Harry, I would do anything for you."

I choked on a sob, yes, I knew he was there if I asked he has told me many times, but I'm not worthy of such kindness. I am just the same screwed up kid who got his god-father killed.

"Enough!" Draco said in a voice I could not help but to obey, "You my little sub deserve everything this world can give you. It's the world that doesn't deserve you."

I could not agree but at the same time I could not disagree, so I was at a standstill. A whimper escaped my lips, my body fighting against me and my dark thoughts. I couldn't take it anymore and I flung myself at Draco putting my nose just at the juncture of his shoulder and his neck my whole body was shaking at the emotional turmoil I was in.

I wanted to obey my Dom, but I couldn't not when I didn't deserve it. Not yet. Not until I proved myself to my Dom.

"Shh, it's alright, shhh, calm down Harry," Draco said combing his fingers through my unrulily hair, "we will work on this as we go on, but I need you to calm down." At those calming words and feeling my Dom's protective nature all around me I began to relax little by little. I was safe, I was no longer in danger, my dom was not angry at me. I don't know how long it took me, but I finally opened my eyes feeling very tired at my emotional outbreak, on top of the sleepless night. I could already feel a yawn bubbling to the surface.

I turned my face from my safe haven to look at my brother who was giving me a sad look, but kept his distance in respect of my Dom, "Hey Nev," my voice was harsh after the sobbing wreaked havoc upon my throat, "I'm sorry about that."

"No Harry there is nothing to be sorry about you've had a hard year, a hard life, and I do not expect perfectness from you after all that has happen." Nev gave me a forced smile, "how about before Draco drags you away I tell you a little bit about my mate." He cast a glance at Draco getting permission that we stay longer, he didn't want to us to leave on a bad note, Draco must have given an indication that it was fine.

"My mate is a he, and seems to be Veela, he has wonderful wings, they are a beautiful green and black. He makes a joke that it matched his house colors, so I'm taking it I am looking for a Slytherin when I head back to school." Nev said with a chuckle, "seems like you are not the only one breaking the Gryffindor mold." I know Nev explained more about his mate such as the way he talks and everything, but sadly I could no longer fight off sleep and his voice just grew in distance with each passing blink I took. It was just a moment later I closed my eyes and could not open them again, and his voice was just way off in the distance it was almost impossible for me to make out what he was saying.