disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter
warning: suggestions of smut, but not actually there
Hello. I am sooo sorry about not keeping my promise, but the site wasn't letting me upload the new chapter from my computer and so I had to wait until I had access on another. I'm hoping i won't into this problem again, but one never knows. However, I hope you thoroughly enjoy this chapter.
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When they arrived back to Grimmauld Place, Remus dragged Severus up the stairs ignoring Sirius's reminder of the full moon in a few hours. Harry watched with a blank face as the two disappeared, but visibly winced when he heard a door slam shut. He wondered what could have gone wrong and he did not realize that he had began to ascend the stairs until there was a hand on his shoulder, stopping his movements. Harry looked back at Sirius with a confused look. "Sirius?"
"You're not ready to go up there Harry," Sirius said, kicking himself when Harry flinched at the implications of his words. He also wanted to go hex his friend for allowing his wolf to control him so much. Remus had been doing so well with controlling his urges that morning, but at the presence of Harry's blood and then the scent of amortentia in the potion's shop had proven to be too much. And now it seemed it was going to affect Harry.
"Do you think everything is okay?" Harry asked, staring wide-eyed at the ceiling. He couldn't hear anything and that was making him nervous.
"Harry, you know tonight is the full moon right?" Sirius internally groaned as he thought about where this conversation was about to go. He was meant to be Uncle Sirius when Harry was born, the go-to person for mischief. But thanks to the war, he took on the responsibility of 'educating' Harry. He sat next to Harry when he got a nod from his godson. "At the full moon, Remus's senses and urges are heightened. When they become too much before the change, he needs an outlet and that outlet is almost always his mate. Or mates for in the future."
"Oh," realization dawned on Harry's face and he looked back up to the ceiling before his face went deep red. He coughed a bit from embarrassment before speaking again. "I guess using the amortentia was a bad idea."
"Well that depends," Sirius wheezed out while laughing. "Did you figure out what you wanted to know? The only way it would be a bad idea is if you didn't succeed."
"Yeah," Harry said, scratching at the back of his neck trying to displace his embarrassment. "I need some things ordered."
"Oh," Sirius quirked an eyebrow at Harry. As disturbing at the thought of Harry being Remus and Severus could be, he decided to have some fun his godson. "And pray tell what your dear godfather could have delivered for you? Do you need some magazines or products?"
"Sirius!" Harry groaned be burying his face into a pillow. Of all things Sirius could do, suggesting buying something of that nature for him was too much. How would he ever be able to come face to face with his mates now with these thoughts in his head.
"Sorry, its just too easy to tease you. So what did you need?"
"I need sea salt caramels and Remus's favorite chocolate," Harry mumbled into the pillow, but loudly enough for Sirius to hear him.
"He loves dark chocolate with chili, never understood why," Sirius said with amusement in his voice. He gave Harry a pat on the back before getting up to make the owl order to the chocolatier that made Remus's chocolates and no doubt would have the caramels that Harry wanted for Severus. When Sirius came back to the sitting room, he found Harry still sitting on the sofa, but staring at the ceiling again. "Harry?"
"Does Severus go with Remus on the full moon?" Harry asked.
"Usually," Sirius replied, curious where this might go.
"Where do they normally go?"
"On the other side of the black lake, in the forest."
"Do you think they would let me go with them?" Ah. So that was why Harry was asking him about Remus's full moon habits. He knew that Moony would never hurt Harry and Severus would be there to protect him just in case, but he was nervous to allow Harry to go.
"I don't know, you'll have to ask when they come back down," Sirius answered. He looked up to the clock and decided to go make lunch for him and Harry and wait for the other two to join, knowing it would take awhile before they did.
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An hour before sunset, Remus and Severus finally came downstairs and landed heavily in the chairs at the kitchen table. They looked up when they not only sensed when Harry entered the kitchen, but could also smell him thanks to their heightened senses after their activities from earlier. Remus smiled and waved Harry forward when he continued to stand in the doorway. "What's on your mind Harry?"
"Could I come with you? Sirius said that Severus goes with you normally and I was just wondering if you would let me come to," Harry quickly asked, staring nervously at his trainers.
"Harry, I don't think-" Remus was cut-off by Harry.
"Please! Sirius said the spot you go to is on the edge of the Black Lake. I could just sit in the shallows and transform so Moony would recognize me. Just please," Harry stepped forward as he pleaded with Remus. Seeing that Remus was about to object more and knowing he didn't have much time, Harry decided to let his creature side out a bit more. He felt the scales on his face flare up and he let his eyes grow big and let out a quiet whine. He watched out of the corner of his eye as Severus trilled in automatic response and looked to Remus with his own pleading eyes.
"Fine, fine," Remus growled as he stood up. "My Gods, I can't resist when both of you do that. And Severus you look utterly ridiculous," Remus mumbled as he left the kitchen towards the front entrance to leave for the full moon. He turned around when he noticed neither of his mates were following him. "I'm going to leave you here if you feel the need to stay in the kitchen." Remus smirked when he heard both men quickly make their way towards him. He turned to Severus first. "Apparate to our spot, I'll bring Harry."
"Of course," Severus said before spinning on the spot and leaving with a sharp pop. Remus turned and looked down at his youngest mate and sighed. He wasn't sure what was going to happen tonight and he had hoped this wouldn't come for awhile yet. But alas here he was wrapping an arm Harry's shoulders. He paused when he saw the beaming smile Harry gave him, his gratitude for being allowed to come evident on his face. It gave Moony, who was very close to the surface, a sense of pride and joy at being able to make his new mate smile so wonderfully with this simple gift. Remus concentrated on where he had to go and spun himself and Harry in the spot and apparated away.
Harry opened his eyes when he knew that they had landed and looked around the area. The sky promised a clear night and the dense forest was close by to the small clearing, Harry could hear scuttles of animals moving away sensing the oncoming change of Remus. He turned away from the daunting woods and gasped when he saw the darkening waters of the lake. The water seemed to call to him and Harry found himself walking towards it. He didn't register either Remus or Severus as he passed them as he got closer to the shore.
"Harry?' Severus asked as he was ignored as he watched Harry fixate on the water. He was reaching out to Harry when he felt Remus stop his arm. "Remus?"
"He'll be fine. Transform please and help me get ready," Remus said. He turned around and walked past the edge of trees. Harry would be focused on the water and not go looking for him as he worked his clothes off and handed them to Severus. He always took off his clothes before the transformation because he often got tangled in them. He shivered as the cold air of the forest, regardless of what season it was, brushed against his skin. Suddenly he heard a splash in the water and Harry's laughter following. "He's happy."
"It would seem so," Severus said as he looked back towards the shore. He sighed before looking back to Remus, he frowned when he saw his mate twitch and begin rubbing at his arms. Severus called forth his creature magic and transformed into his true form. He felt his heavy wings rip through his back painlessly and out of his shirt, felt the hair on his head turn into feathers that framed his face. He didn't let his face change so that he would be able to talk to Harry if needed. After his own change, he walked over to Remus and wrapped his wings around his mate to calm his nerves.
"Severus? Remus?" Severus heard Harry call out. It would seem the newness of the lake had warned off and his little mate noticed that he was alone. Remus stiffened in his wings' embrace and knew that Remus was not ready for Harry to see him like this. He was like this when Severus and Remus had first mated and knew about his mate's insecurities about his body.
"One moment Harry," Severus called back. He could feel the trembles and vibrations of Remus's skin and knew that the change was about to happen and he stepped back, pulling his wings away from the werewolf. Even after all of these years, it was still difficult to watch Remus go through this, having to listen to the howls and whimpers of pain. It was a necessary evil. When his mate's bones began snapping and skin began stretching, Severus crooned to let his mate know he was there and to help soothe him. Once there was a large wolf laying pitifully on the ground did Severus finally walk over, sitting on the ground and pulled Moony's head onto his lap and ran his fingers through the tawny colored fur. Seeing Moony's breathing begin to slow, Severus let out a loud trill to let Harry know they were alright. What answered shocked them both.
When you're weary, feeling small,
When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all;
I'm on your side. When times get rough
And friends just can't be found,
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
When you're down and out,
When you're on the street,
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you.
I'll take your part.
When darkness comes
And pain is all around,
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
Sail on silvergirl,
Sail on by.
Your time has come to shine.
All your dreams are on their way.
See how they shine.
If you need a friend
I'm sailing right behind.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind.
It was soft and gentle. Part way through the song, Mooony had gotten up and began walking towards the shore where they had left Harry, Severus following with his wings tucked to his back so twigs and branches wouldn't snag them. When they cleared the trees they saw Harry in his true form sitting on a large stone with his tail in the water, his face pointed up towards the moon as he sang. The song had soothing touch that reached down into Severus and made him want Harry even more than just the lust he had felt. He looked down to see Moony relaxed and almost asleep with his head resting on his paws. It was odd to see because once the pain was forgotten, Moony was usually very excitable and wanting to run right away. But Severus understood the true meaning of the song. It wasn't to soothe them, although it did. No, this song was a promise.
"You've fully accepted us," Severus spoke aloud, more to himself than Harry, after the song was over. The song was a promise to be their mate and to help as much as he could.
"Of course," Harry replied, looking back. He gasped when he saw his two mates watching him intently. He had never seen such magnificent wings as he watched Severus stretch them out, as if displaying himself for Harry's approval. The moonlight cast an eerie glow on the black feathers, his feather-like hair had actually turned into feathers, his black eyes turned dark blue that seemed to swirl like dark waters. Next to Severus was a wolf which his mind supplied as Moony. The large wolf had tawny coloring with large amber eyes. He knew that seeing Moony would spike fear in any normal person, but looking at the wolf just made him want to pet him.
"You're even more beautiful when you're in natural water, rather than a tub," Severus said. Harry glowed with the moonlight bouncing off of the white and grey scales. He seemed to have an inner-light that made him stand out against the black waters. His chest swelled at the thought that this amazing creature was just his and Moony.
"And you're peacocking," Harry said laughing. That is what Severus was doing as he spread his wings out and he saw Severus's chest puff out a bit. It was amusing and endearing, but unnecessary when you already had two mates.
"I am not 'peacocking' as you put it," Severus huffed. Harry laughed more when Severus crossed his arms and tucked his wings behind his back, clearly embarrassed at being caught.
"Don't worry, Severus. I like this form very much," Harry said with a slight blush which only made the scales on his face stand out more. Harry laughed when Moony decided to bark at him, coming close to the water's edge trying to get close to him. "Don't like being ignored then?" Harry asked. He smiled warmly when Moony gave a snort as a way of answering him. Deciding to be playful, Harry splashed some water at Moony. Both Severus and Harry laughed as the werewolf jumped back with a yelp and shook himself to be rid of the water. With as much of a glare as a werewolf could give, Moony actually turned around and began walking away, but not before nudging Severus closer to the water as a way to keep him there.
"Moony?" Severus asked as he watched his older mate walk into the forest. He would have thought that Moony would stay most of the night because of Harry, but it would seem that was not the case. He shrugged anyway, thinking the werewolf was just going to do some hunting like he always did and so he decided to find a more dryer rock to sit on and spend time with Harry. Severus looked towards his younger mate and saw his green eyes wide with a hint of fear in them. "Do not worry about him, he's probably gone to hunt a rabbit or some other creature."
"He's not mad at me is he?" Harry asked.
"No, usually he's much more playful than this, but every full moon is different," Severus responded, turning his gaze to the reason they were gathered there. He remembered his first full moon with Remus. Severus had been out of his mind with fear, and oddly enough Moony had done the same thing as just now. Shortly after he changed, Moony had wandered off, but made it clear that Severus was to stay. When the werewolf had returned, he had dropped a tooth at Severus's feet as a token. With a fond smile, he remembered taking a feather from one of his wings and giving it in return.
That's when it clicked for Severus. Moony was probably going and removing another tooth that would grow back to give to Harry as a token for protection and to return the acceptance from Harry. Feeling slightly idiotic at his own slow thoughts, Severus wrapped his wings around himself so that Harry could not see what he was doing and inspected his feathers. He wanted to choose the best one, although he was not an extremely vain creature like most Veelas, but Harry was perfect and deserved the best. Finding a long, pitch black feather that was more downy than most, he carefully plucked out the feather. He grimaced at the slight pinprick of pain before standing up from his rock and moving towards Harry. He knew he was caught showing off for Harry, having his creature side out more so than usual, and he was doing again just now. Severus stretched out his wings and held them high so Harry could see them well. Ignoring the feeling of his boots getting wet, Severus approached Harry in the water and presented him with the feather.
"What's this?" Harry asked reaching out for the feather. When he picked it up, he could barely feel it, it was so soft. He brushed it across his cheek and smile when it tickled his nose. Knowing it was important, but not understanding it fully, Harry held the feather close to him before looking up at Severus and smiling.
"You gave us your song, so here is my token. A promise to protect you," Severus stated. He turned his head when he heard Moony came back to the shore. The werewolf's apparent aversion to water forgotten, Moony trotted up to Harry and nudged at a hand. When Harry held it out, Moony dropped a tooth into the open palm. "And that is Moony's promise."
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A/N: The song in this chapter is called "Bridge Over Troubled Water" By Simon and Garfunkel. I hope you enjoyed this chapter as much as I did. As Always R&R
