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"Your what?!" Remus and Severus watched with hidden amusement as Harry pulled back from the side of the tub where Remus was sitting and dive under the water. Harry was mortified. These men had just casually declared him as their mate, but they were already mated. He did not understand how he could be their mate if they already had each other.

"That went well," Severus drawled. He looked down at his impossible mate when he heard Remus give a snort and give a soft kick to the werewolf. He chuckled though when said person only growled back at him. "Its your fault."

"Actually I believe it is yours," Remus said, turning away from Severus with his nose in the air. He could still sense Harry's hand pressed against the side of the tub where he sat and was happy that Harry was not completely against the idea of being their mate.

"And how do you come to that conclusion?"

"You are the middle mate. The dominant and the submissive, you are the one who needs more grounding. If you weren't such a powerful Veela, this wouldn't be happening," Remus chuckled. In most cases of triads involving creatures, this statement was true. Although it was possible that Harry needed them most and needed the extra grounding. They would need to observe Harry's magical prowess to determine if it was indeed Harry or Severus that needed an extra mate. Not that Remus minded at all. Werewolves were all about pack and families and with two mates meant possibly more children. Already Moony was puffing out his chest in an alpha's pride with the thought of having many cubs. He knew his wolf side would act like an over-excited puppy tomorrow night at the full moon.

"I do not think that is the case Remus. And stop with that grin, I already know what you're thinking," Severus chastised his mate. Although Remus was his dominant, they had a very equal relationship outside of the bedroom that allowed him to sometimes bully his mate. It was all in good fun and made for more excitable nights in bed when Moony felt the need to 'punish' Severus. "Merlin, you are going to be impossible during the full moon."

"I know, Moony is filling with alpha pride already," Remus chuckled as Severus rolled his eyes. He settled back against the tub when he saw Severus's eyes return to the water. He had not heard Harry come up from beneath the water. "What is he doing?"

"Just staring at where his hand is," Severus sighed. "We need him back in his human form so he can eat. He probably does not want to eat in the water and risk getting his food wet."

"Croon for him?" Remus asked. Yes the crooning would calm Harry done and hopefully bring him up from beneath the water's surface, but he thoroughly enjoyed his mate's voice as well.

"And for you as well, I presume?" Severus raised an eyebrow at his mate as Remus sent up a goofy grin towards him. "Very well," and Severus began crooning ever so softly. He watched as Remus sighed and rested his head against the edge of the tub. He smiled however, when Harry poked his head up and looked up at him before turning to where Remus's head was. Harry reached out a head towards Remus's hair, but pulled back slightly before looking up to Severus once more. Severus nodded for Harry to continue what he had planned and watched as Harry began running his fingers through Remus's hair.

"Mm, keep doing that," Remus mumbled as he felt Harry's fingers scrap his scalp and fingers shift through his hair. He began growling quietly to encourage Harry to keep up the ministrations. Maybe he was the one who needed two mates because this was absolute Heaven. Harry massaging his scalp and Severus sitting next to him crooning, he began to fall asleep. He sat up when both of his mates stopped what they were doing. "Why did you stop?"

"You fell asleep Remus," Harry said softly from behind him. It was odd touching Remus like that, but it was enjoyable and hearing the soft rumblings come from the werewolf only encouraged the touch. He was shocked before when he heard Severus crooning again and so he had emerged from the water so he could hear better. "So what happens now?"

"Well, I am sure you are getting hungry by now," Severus began.

"I don't know how to change back," Harry said quietly as he looked down at his tail. How was he supposed to be someone's mate if he was stuck like this? Since he had woken up earlier, he kept in the back of his mind of how he was to gain his legs back. He obviously could not spend the rest of his life like this, he had school and apparently two mates and friends.

"All of us have problems controlling our transformations in the beginning, but I think all that is needed is to get you out of the water," Severus stood up from his chair and reached a hand out to Remus before pulling the older man up from the floor. He then turned towards Harry and leaned forward a bit. "May I help you out of the tub?" Severus watched curiously as Harry looked at him and then to Remus. Severus thought that maybe Harry would allow Remus to pull him up because he had only allowed Severus to touch him so far.

"Remus, would you like to?" Harry asked. He still felt more comfortable with the idea of only allowing Severus touching him, but if Remus was his mate then he must be jealous that Severus already had that honor. By the small smile Severus had, he understood what Harry was doing and approved of it. He looked up shyly at the werewolf when he got no answer and was meant by a look that resembled awe.

"Are you sure?" Remus asked. Moony was beside himself in his head with happiness at the joy of being able to touch and hold Harry, but his more rational mind had to be sure of what Harry wanted. It was obvious when he came in that Harry was comfortable with Severus touching him and he did not want to scare his youngest mate. When Harry only nodded, but looked away, Remus looked over to Severus. When he only received a smiled and a nod from the man, did Remus finally step forward and reach down into the water. He wrapped an arm around Harry's shoulders and tucked one under Harry's tail. Remus gasped as he felt a shock go across his skin and a growl rumbled through his chest at the sensation of the bond beginning to form. He tightened his hold on Harry when the smaller man gave a hum in pleasure.

Severus grabbed a towel from a shelf near-by before he opened the door and stood to the side to allow room for Remus to carry Harry into the bedroom. He smiled at the image of Harry laying down on the bed, looking slightly helpless in his form. It was gratifying having someone who relied so much on him and Remus to take care of him. He sat on the edge of the bed and began gently rubbing the towel across Harry's tail to dry it off in hopes that once he was dry, his legs would form again. Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed that Remus was sitting up against the head of the bed and had untied Harry's hair and was running his hand through the long strands. Harry was trying to shift onto his side to get more comfortable, but was having difficulty because of the tail so Severus helped him turn to his side. He watched as Harry scooted backwards into Remus so that the werewolf would have more access to his hair.

"See? Feels good and yet you stopped when I was enjoying it earlier," Remus teased. All he got in response from Harry was a quiet grumble as the young man fell asleep. Severus ran the towel across the sleeping man's chest, getting the last few drops of water and sat back when he felt a tingle of magic come from his young mate. He looked down as he watched with strange fascination as Harry's tail turned back into legs. However beautiful his mate was, he knew Harry would not be comfortable if he woke finding himself naked with two older men. So Severus drew his wand and dressed his young mate in some pajamas. He looked up when he heard Remus sigh in slight disappointment.

"You know he would not like being ogled at by two older men while he is sleeping," Severus said. He waved his wand once more and conjured a scrap of parchment and a quill. He quickly penned a note for Harry telling him that he and Remus were going to be in the kitchen. He set the note down beside Harry's head and stood from the bed. "Let us go make some dinner for him."

"I don't want to leave him, Severus," Remus said almost pitifully. Harry looked beautiful as he slept and he wanted to continue watching him and stroking his hair.

"Ah, but if he wakes to find himself alone he will come looking for us and wanting to be near us," Severus countered. He waved his hand for Remus to follow, who did with an annoyed sigh, and the two left to go downstairs. Severus ignored the hello from Sirius as they passed the sitting room he had gone to, and continued down to the kitchen. "What do you think he likes?" Severus asked, knowing that Remus was following behind him. He did not know what his mate's favorite food was and figured Remus, or Sirius who had followed as well, would know which foods Harry would enjoy.

"Maybe we should just stick to a meatless meal. I know some merfolk have an aversion to meat because of being related to fish. And then we can ask what Harry likes to eat," Remus thought aloud. He walked into the pantry to gather ingredients for a simple stew that could be made without any meat. "Severus get a pot ready."

"How is he Remus?" Sirius asked. When Remus had gone into Harry's bathroom, he knew he would have to leave because both veela and werewolf would be highly possessive and probably would not allow him anywhere near Harry. Sirius only hoped that Remus and Severus would not leave Grimauld right away because Harry would need him as an outsider to the triad and as a parent figure to go to with questions or fears about this new situation.

"He's sleeping right now, but I think he will accept us fairly soon," Remus said with a smile as he chopped vegetables. He stood shoulder to shoulder with Severus who was prepping the pot. He always enjoyed moments like these, feeling as though nothing was ever going wrong and just playing the domesticated life with Severus. And now they would be able to do so with another mate. Although Harry was still young, he could not wait to have cubs with him. Remus and Severus had never been able to have children before thanks to the work he did as a spy, but they knew he could sire them still and now gaining a new mate was a blessing. He stopped his chopping for a moment to reach a hand over and squeeze one of Severus's. The man looked over at Remus and gave a small lift of his lips as he squeezed back, understanding that things could only look up for them.

"That's good. I'm glad he had an opportunity to be happy for once," Sirius watched as the two cooked together, seemingly knowing what the other was about to do. He wished he could have that one day, but being an previously escaped criminal regardless of innocence hindered the ability to meet any one. But for now he was content providing a home for the creatures that had inhabited his life. Sirius looked up when two owls flew into the kitchen, dropping their letters in front of him. One was addressed to him in Dumbledore's very distinct handwriting and the other was a Gringotts letter addressed to Harry. He was surprised about the Goblins allowing the letter to be dropped off to him, but figured they must have recognized that he was Harry's legal guardian, even if he had just come into his inheritance. "I have a letter from Dumbledore and a letter for Harry from Gringotts."

"I'll read the headmaster's letter and you can read the one from Gringotts. We have not officially bonded with Harry yet, so we are unable to view the letter," Severus said as he walked away from the hob. He sat down at the table and opened the letter from the headmaster, knowing he was not going to enjoy reading it one bit.

Sirius,

I have tried to contact you many times in the past week and you have not owled me back. Harry's family are extremely worried about him after you appeared to have abducted the poor boy and took him from his home. You know that it is still too dangerous for Harry to be away from his family and thus allowing the blood-wards to die around the property. There are still Death Eaters that have not been caught and you are risking the boy's life. If you do not bring him to the castle soon, I will have the Minister revoke any rights you have to Harry.

Head my warning Sirius,

Albus Percival Wolfuric Brian Dumbledore,

Headmaster of Hogwarts for Witchcraft and Wizardry.

"Please tell me you have some good news from the Goblins? You may need their help with dealing with Dumbledore," Severus said. He handed the letter over to Remus who had become curious by his words and tried to read the letter over his shoulder.

"I do have good news, however I will be taking the headmaster to the ministry," Sirius said with a slight growl to his voice. He handed over the letter to Severus, knowing that the Goblin magic would not block it from the veela's sight because he had read it already and trusted Severus with the information that it held.

Dear Mister Potter,

Your presence is requested at the Diagon Alley branch of Gringotts Bank to discuss your inheritance and lordship. Another matter of a false magical guardian must be discussed as well. Please come to the establishment with your rightful guardian and your two mates within two days.

With regards,

Nuzak, Vault Manager of Potter family

"Well that should prove to be interesting," Remus said before getting up from the table to check on dinner. "How often has Dumbledore been trying to enter here?"

"Daily. It has been difficult because while I was incarcerated, he put enough magic into the wards that on some base level they recognize him. I would need another Black to fully block him out and drive his magic out completely. Its tempting to ask Harry if we can move to one of his properties once we meet with his vault manager," Sirius said.

"I never had the opportunity to see Potter Manor, what is it like?" Severus asks curiously. He had reconciled with Lily after her and James had moved into the cottage in Godric's Hollow and so had never been to the famed, but mysterious manor. If it could accommodate all of them, then it might be worth asking Harry for use of his home.

"It is not as large as Malfoy Manor, but larger than most. It doesn't have a large dungeon like many others, so most of the cellar is a potions lab. I can't even tell you how many bedrooms it has, however there are three main wings. One the master wing for the Lord family, one for extended family and the third for guests. I can't remember if there are one or two ballrooms?"

"Two," supplied Remus.

"So two ballrooms, a formal and informal dinning halls. The forest at the back of the manor I remember Remus looking out fondly," Sirius chuckled at the memory and when Remus currently tried to smack him across his head. "Since you are his mates, I will give you permission to ask to reside at Potter Manor."

"Sirius what-" Remus was cut-off when he had the sudden knowledge of where Potter Manor was and knew that it was from Sirius giving him and Severus permission to live at the manor.

"Black, why?" Severus asked.

"You will need a place to live after you have bonded with Harry and since he is a Lord, he will need to live at a Potter residence. Pureblood custom and all of that nonsense," Sirius said, waving off their protests. "We'll go to Gringotts tomorrow."

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A/N: So hope you all enjoyed this. As Always R&R