Lucius knew the time was coming when he'd need to have Harry declared his apprentice and two days after Harry's birthday Lucius made a trip to Hogwarts to discus things with the headmaster.

Albus looked up from his paperwork. "I was surprised you had called a meeting Lucius. I thought you were spending the summer in Cornwall."

Lucius took a seat. "I am but I have come to have some special arrangements over seen for this coming school year. I have chosen an apprentice."

Albus was surprised. "An apprentice? Of course any wizard is permitted one and a teacher as well, though I must say it has been a long time. One of my students?"

Lucius nodded and handed over some paper work. "Harry Potter-Black has agreed to enter into a contract of two years of service to me until he graduates."

It was an apprentice and not Harry's erastes contract that he had presented. Albus nodded. "It does seem in order though I'm surprised Harry would agree to this."

Lucius just smiled. "My lawyer and the head of Gringotts both stand as witness to Harry's willing singing. He is eager to learn from me."

In a way it made sense to Albus. He knew Harry had considered becoming an auror, for years, and being an apprentice to the DADA professor would mean a lot of extra training and practice during the year.

"And do his father's know of this contract?" Albus asked.

"No. I was hoping the notification could be included in his school letter which I assume will be sent out soon." Lucius suggested.

"That is how it was done in the past of course. If you choose I can have it included. Remus and Sirius know the laws of the ancient tradition."

Lucius sighed a breath of relief. He had not for Harry's sake, wanted to reveal the extent of the contract. "There will be of course a room added to my chambers."

Albus was surprised. "I am aware in the past that apprentices usually were housed with their masters but surely Harry would be better in his own dorms."

Lucius shook his head. "My apprentice will be working and training with me, only a part time student. The practice will be hard and it will be easier for him to live with me in my rooms all year."

"That is your choice of course. You will ask Harry to inform me of what three classes he will be taking this year, as soon as he can." Albus asked.

Lucius nodded. "As soon as his fathers have been informed, my apprentice and I will discuss which classes would most benefit his further education at this school."

Albus sighed. "You will remember the young man is your son's age and has been through a lot Lucius. I will not have you hurting that young man physically."

Lucius sneered. "You know full well it is a master's right but you do not need to warn me Albus. Harry has nothing to fear from me."

"A second room will be added to your chambers for Harry and the letter to inform his guardians will be sent with his school letter and OWL results tomorrow morning."

Lucius stood. "I should be returning to Cornwall. My son and Severus will be wondering after me if I am late for dinner."

Albus was sceptical about the contract and he had every intention of speaking to the so called witnesses as well as to Harry when he had the chance. He didn't believe for a moment that Harry had been as willing in this as Lucius told him. Lucius on the other hand returned to Cornwall relieved this had worked without a snag.

He had no chance to speak to Harry until into the evening as Draco had been having a rough day and Harry had been with him. He cornered the boy right after dinner though before he joined Draco again and explained what he had done.

"The headmaster has not questioned it and I did not need to show your other contract. Only Severus and we will know." Lucius informed him.

Harry nodded. "So tomorrow my fathers will know I am your apprentice?"

Lucius nodded. "They will. You will accompany me back to school in two weeks to settle in. You can take tonight off from my bed."

He wasn't sure what reaction he had expected from letting Harry be off for the night but Harry just nodded. "Sir." And dashed off.

Lucius slumped into a chair wishing he could get through to the boy. Two weeks he told himself and he'd have Harry at school and they'd be able to spend more then just nights in bed together. Tonight though he knew his son needed Harry's friendship more and for Draco's sake, he'd do with a cold bed.

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Harry and Draco were at breakfast the next morning when the owls arrived with their results and school letters. Harry had received fail in history and divination as he expected, an A is astronomy, O in Potions, DADA and charms, and E in transfiguration, care of magical creatures and herbology. Potions shocked him. Draco got 7 E's and two Os.

Harry handed the letter to Sirius. "Dad?"

Sirius looked down at the letter and then over at Lucius. "What the hell are you playing at Malfoy?"

Lucius smiled. "It is customary for a wizard to have an apprentice and I have selected Harry. He will continue with his studies and get advanced training from me."

Draco gawked at his dad. "You're taking Harry on as an apprentice?"

Lucius nodded. "Kind of like the relationship you have with your godfather but more formal. I thought after how well you two have gotten along, I should do this."

Remus quieted his fiancé. "You know this is a great honour for Harry and though Lucius would not be my top choice, this is legally binding. It is a good thing Sirius."

Sirius sighed and looked at Harry. "You're not upset about this? You know it only means you'll live in his rooms and take some extra study. He'll even pay you a bit."

Harry nodded. "I am dad. I mean it is a bit shocking of course but I can live with this. I have survived this summer after all."

Lucius stood after breakfast. "There are a few matters then I need to discuss with my new apprentice. I'd ask Harry to come with me."

Harry hugged his dads and followed Lucius from the room but he was relieved to find that they didn't head to the bedroom but instead to one of the sitting rooms though Lucius put up some wards.

"Albus would like to know as soon as possible, your choices on classes. You will only take three with your further training. I have selected for you." Lucius said.

Harry gaped at him. "You selected my courses for me? Don't I even have the right to be able to consider for myself anything?"

Lucius motioned him to sit. "Harry you're not only going to share my bed but be my apprentice and there will be extra training for you and help with my classes. I had thought what I have chosen will make this easier on you."

Harry looked down at his hands. "Do I get to know before hand or will I be informed by you when I get my schedule?"

Lucius lifted Harry's face to look at him. "Harry this wasn't meant to control you and if you have any problems with my choices, we can discuss them here."

Harry looked at the sheet. "Potions, charms and herbology? What about transfiguration and DADA?"

Lucius smiled. "As my apprentice you'll do DADA in private lessons with me and it will include some transfiguration. I'd like you to focus on classes you excel at."

Harry raised an eyebrow at that. "Potions?"

Lucius nodded. "Severus has said you made progress and he will be pairing you with Draco to make sure you continue as such. Are there changes you'd like?"

Harry had to admit Lucius had picked well though he would hated to say it. "No sir."

Lucius gently kissed him. "No need to call me sir, Harry. Even out of the privacy of our rooms you can call me Lucius now. We'll head back to school in two weeks to get you settled in and I as well as it is my first year as a teacher."

Harry signed the letter to send back to Dumbledore and stood. "Is there anything else?"

Lucius shook his head. "No Harry. I will expect to see you tonight though."

Harry left the room as fast as he could. He knew Lucius had made sense with his choices but once again another freedom was taken from him. He found little comfort in knowing he'd have made the same choice. He spent the day with his dads, knowing they were both trying to be as positive about this as they could be, for his sake.

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Harry gently knocked on Lucius' door that night before he walked into the bedroom. Lucius had told him plenty of times he need not knock but Harry had not felt at all comfortable with just walking in.

Lucius was in a chair by the fireplace which was lit as it was a cool summer evening. "Ah my little love, right on time. Come and join me."

Harry was a bit surprised but as Lucius put up the wards Harry slid into the other chair and Lucius handed him a goblet. "What is this?"

Lucius reached down and brushed a kiss across his lips. "Just a bit of my wine, nothing too strong. I don't want your fathers suspicious while under their roof."

Harry sipped the wine, having never had any alcohol before. Part of him withed for something stronger to numb him but he knew Lucius was right. He didn't want his fathers to suspect or find out. Anyways he had been doing this sober for a month nearly, wine was enough.

Lucius finished his own wine and sat watching Harry as the boy's eyes stared dead into the flames ahead of him. Lucius loved how the light danced in his lover's green eye, He took the glass when Harry was done and pulled Harry gently to his feet. He slipped Harry free of his robe but left the boxers in place.

"Go lay down my little love, on the pillows." Lucius gently directed him. Harry did as he was told and Luc saw his surprise that he was still clothed.

Lucius slid only from his own robe and instead of straddling Harry he lay down next to the boy, on his side and lowered his mouth hungrily over Harry's. His tongue ran gently along Harry's lips and coaxed his mouth open.

As Lucius' tongue gently explored Harry's mouth his hands trailed along Harry's flesh, down along his neck, along his six pack abs from quidditch, gently tweaking the nipples to make them nice and firm. His mouth moved from Harry's and gently began to nibble on an earlobe and the tender flesh of the neck. Harry's head had turned to the side and he could see Harry's face streaming with tears but Harry's body was reacting. He heard the moans. His mouth trailed down along Harry's chest, suckling the nipples, dipping his tongue in and out of Harry's belly button.

That night he went no further. He knew Harry was crying as he felt ashamed his body had responded to the caress and kisses. He'd not push Harry any further tonight. He gently moved back to Harry's head and kissed away the tears on his cheeks before pulling him into his arms to sleep. He didn't spoon him, just laid on his back with Harry against his chest. He kissed his lover's head.

"Night my little love." Lucius whispered. There came no response that night as he felt Harry's tears fell silently, tonight he knew, for different reasons then before.