Harry escaped from Lucius presence. He had no idea what he was going to do. He still had a small pouch of coin on him but even the quidditch store didn't distract him long that morning. He needed someone familiar and he wasn't sure why it hadn't occurred to him before. There were two Weasleys he as sure to find here.

He walked into Fred and George's shop which wasn't to busy that afternoon. "Hey Fred."

Fred looked up from the till. "Hey little brother, I didn't know we'd be seeing you any time soon. How's life?"

Harry shrugged. "Pretty cool living with Remus and Sirius in Cornwall I guess. Sirius had to work this weekend so we came to London for three days."

George popped in behind him. "Mom sent an owl this morning. Fred was too distracted. Said her and the others are coming tomorrow so they can visit with you."

Harry hugged George. "I was a bit bored by myself and thought maybe there was something I could do around here to help you guys out."

Fred smiled. "Usually we don't let any one into out back room where we make products but I think we can make an exception for you." And he winked.

George led Harry back through the store and into what looked like a store room but in the back he found where the twins created all of their products. Harry had given them the money to start the shop and was their silent third partner in the business. Seeing what they had done, he knew he had not made a bad investment.

George showed him some of the products they were working on. "You know we could always use some of your input."

Harry looked at the supply. "These look like the muggle magic tricks I remember from when I was a kid. Dudley could never do them right."

"They are. We have been tweaking them to make them slightly more interesting for wizards." Fred admitted.

Harry laughed as they went through some of the products like a pack of seemingly normal muggle playing cards that would regularly choose to force people to play 52 card pick up. For a while Harry was able to forget what was going on but when the twins asked him up to dinner in their flat they noticed how distracted he was.

George plopped some food down in front of him. "Harry, what's going on little brother? You seem pretty distracted."

Fred nodded. "You know there isn't anything you can't tell us. We're your big brothers Harry."

Harry took a deep breath. "I'm kind of gay."

George actually laughed. "Harry if you think that was a secret to us you're mistaken. We have noticed how you look at men."

Fred squeezed his shoulder. "Do you think we'd be bothered that you're interested in men little brother? You don't give us much credit."

Harry sighed in relief. "I just. I sometimes forget how common it is for wizards. I mean Siri and Remus admitted to me they're together but I am still muggle raised."

Fred pulled him into a hug. "You know the family will be behind you Harry. Heck Charlie is gay.

Seeing Harry's surprise George added. "He has been dating our old quidditch captain Oliver for the past year now. Charlie is even considering proposing pretty soon."

Fred noticed Harry was still uneasy. "Harry is there something more you're not telling us? You can tell us anything Harry. We promise it will just between us."

Harry looked up. "You promise no matter what you won't tell anyone."

When they nodded Harry told them what had happened since he went to Cornwall. They were silent and stared in disbelief at the bran he showed them on his chest. He stopped and watched them wondering if they'd hate him now. He stood to leave, thinking neither would ever want to see him again. Fred surprised him when he grabbed him and hugged him.

"We meant it little brother, you could tell us anything. We're here we promise Harry. If you need anything even just someone to talk to, we're here." Fred promised.

George nodded and disappeared and came back with a small pouch of coin. "You're our silent partner and you've been entitled to a share of the profits for a long time."

Harry looked down at the coin. "What is this for?"

"We know you can't touch your own money and since Lucius doesn't know you're our partner, he won't know of this. In case of an emergency." Fred explained.

George had put the money into a little pouch of their creation that if anyone looked at it, it would look as if it was empty. They promised to keep his secret as long as he told them when he needed someone to talk to. They didn't want him to have to beg Lucius for money and promised to replenish the pouch if he ever needed it. He was slightly relieved when he left that evening. It was a comfort knowing someone knew the truth and didn't turn their back on him or hate him for it.

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Sirius and Remus were back when he returned that evening and they were a bit surprised he missed dinner but he assured them he had eaten with the twins at their shop and they had no problem with it. Harry saw Lucius' eyes on him all evening.

Sirius caught him looking at Lucius. "Sorry cub, we didn't know he'd be here or we would have told you. Seems business called him to London over night."

Harry shrugged. "I guess it is his house so we can't complain."

Remus ruffled his hair. "Maybe you should go and get some sleep cub. The Weasleys will be here bright and early and you'll want to have energy."

Harry saw Lucius' look as he passed and knew the man was reminding him to come to his room that night. Harry slipped into his bedroom and as he was changing into his boxers he noticed how painfully red and aggravated the ones on his legs were. He knew it would get worse tonight. He remembered his next lesson. When he was sure his godfathers were asleep he slipped across the hall to the master bedroom.

Lucius looked up. "Good little Ganymede has come as he was told. I think maybe you've learned a bit of your lesson.'

Harry watched as the man erected the wards on the door and the silencing spells. They were even more necessary as there was no longer a wing of the estate between them and his godfathers as in Cornwall.

Lucius pulled Harry against his chest when he was done and lowered his mouth to Harry's. Harry's lips parted to let his tongue entrance. He felt the silk of his robe being pushed off of his body as Lucius' tongue explored his mouth.

Lucius pulled away. "Good little Ganymede, see you're getting used to this aren't you. Soon you'll want me to make love to you."

Harry winced as he felt Lucius leg gently pushing his legs open. "Yes Zeus."

Lucius' fingers were running up and down his throat and chest as he continued to kiss Harry. "It's time though my little Ganymede for your lesson. Don't want it to happen again."

The fear mixed with the pain from the knee rubbing between his legs was getting too much and Harry broke down sobbing. "Please no."

Lucius looked at him in slight surprise. "Tears already. You usually wait at least until I'm fucking you. Don't worry my little lover it won't last too long this time."

Harry shook his head in sobs. "Please it hurts, your hurting me please stop."

The words sunk into Lucius and he realized what Harry was saying. Showing more gentleness then Harry had ever seen before Lucius lowered Harry down onto the bed but not before easing his boxers off. He looked in horror at the painfully swollen brands on Harry's legs. He disappeared into his bathroom and returned.

Harry felt Lucius' hands between his legs and he tried to pull away but Lucius stopped him. "Harry, shh, please let me help you."

Harry was shocked by the use of his name. "Why? You did this to me. You want to brand me like my uncle did with his belt."

Lucius actually kissed his tear stained cheeks. "No. The branding was required of me and I'm sorry. I treasure your body Harry. It's mine to protect as well as use."

Harry felt something cool on his inner legs. "What are you doing?"

"Shh... I'm putting some cream on the burns. They shouldn't have reacted like this. Lay back and please let me help you."

Harry lay back down and had to admit the cool cream against the brands was staring to relieve some of the pain. He was further surprised when Lucius began to bandage his thighs.

Lucius came to him. "The bandages will keep them from rubbing and help ease the pain. I'm sorry this happened love. Now drink this for me please."

Harry opened his mouth and let the cool liquid pass over his lips and as he swallowed he felt the all too familiar tingling of a pain reliever and as he was slowly starting to drift to sleep he realized it had a sleeping draught mixed in. He was amazed when he saw the look of real concern in Lucius' eyes as he drifted off.

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When Harry slowly woke up in the morning he wasn't sure what happened or where he was. As he reached for his glasses he was surprised to see quidditch posters and realized he was back in Draco's bedroom. He was propped up in blankets and found under the blankets, his boxers were on again and his robe was on the bed.

He moved the sheets off to get out of bed and noticed a bottle and a note. 'For the pain Harry. The bandages have a water proof spell for a shower. Luc'

Harry took the bottle and removing the cork he drank down about a third of the dose. "So he does have a human side to him." He whispered

He slid into the bathroom where he took a shower, and true to the note the bandages didn't soak in the water. He slipped into clothes and headed downstairs to the dinning room where he found his guardians and Lucius.

"How did you sleep cub?" Sirius asked.

Harry shot a slight look at Lucius but just smiled at Sirius. "Fine. When do we meet the Weasleys?"

Remus motioned for him to eat. "We're meeting them and Hermione at the Leaky Cauldron in an hour so eat up."

As they were leaving Lucius stopped him when the others weren't looking. "Feeling any better really?"

Harry nodded. "Thanks for the potion this morning."

Harry took off from him before he could say anything more. He knew Lucius' human side that popped up wasn't going to mean Lucius wouldn't follow through with his promise to use him whenever for two years but it at least eased some of his pain in knowing he at least seemed unlike Harry's Uncle, to care about Harry's physical well being.