Harry started to slowly come around. He was on his side and he had a few moments confusion to where he was, green curtains and stone walls. It was the warm body behind him and the strong arm around his waist, that reminded him where he was. He hated to admit it but he felt warm and comfortable where he was and didn't try to extract himself from the arms.

He wasn't sure how much later but he slowly felt Lucius waking behind him and he felt the other man tighten his grip and nuzzle the back of his neck. "Morning."

"Morning." Harry whispered.

Lucius released him but not before gently pulling him onto his back and pressing his lips against Harry's. "Why don't you go and jump in the bath and I'll see to breakfast?"

Harry nodded and slipped out of their bed and headed for the attached bathroom where he found a large sunken tub and filling it with hot water he slipped down into it and sat back, his eyes closed. He was drawn out of his relaxing when he heard Lucius slip into the water next to him and lips against the back of his neck.

"I thought you could use someone to wash your back for you Harry." Lucius told him and picked up a bar of soap and a sponge as if to prove the truth of his words.

Harry turned to give him better access to his back. "Thank you."

Lucius was gentle as he washed Harry's neck, and back, and along his arms. "Sev did a good job on your back. I can barely see a single mark."

Harry was a bit surprised. "I would have thought you would have noticed by now. You have looked at my naked back enough."

Lucius pulled him gently back towards him and kissed his shoulder. "I know I should have and I promise to know every inch of your beautiful body soon enough."

Harry was saved from having to respond or pay the favour back when his stomach began to growl and Lucius realized just how hungry his little lover was, reminded Harry had slept through the day before and had not eaten in 24 hours since they left Cornwall.

He helped Harry from the bath and into a towel. "Dress and I will have breakfast on the table by the time you come out."

Harry looked at the two doors. "Where? I mean which room are my clothes in?"

Lucius smiled and pointed at the door to Harry's official bedroom. "You will find all of your things in your room Harry."

Harry slipped into the other bedroom and walked over to the wardrobe where sure enough he found all of his school robes and all the new clothes that his fathers had bought for him that summer. His clothes from before had been disposed of. He pulled his fresh clothes on and headed into the sitting room.

Lucius directed him into a chair and sure enough a house elf had brought breakfast. "It's nice to be able to enjoy breakfast with just you Harry."

Harry accepted a glass of pumpkin juice the man handed him. "I guess sir."

Lucius sighed. "Please call me Lucius or when we're here in our home, Luc."

"Our home?" Harry repeated.

"Our home. Here and at Malfoy manor when I have you there for holidays. While we're together they're your homes too. You're not a guest. I want you comfortable."

Holidays and things like that had never really occurred to Harry until now. "Okay si...Lucius."

Lucius shook his head. "Your bedroom is your private space. You can use it any way you wish. I will not enter it Harry. You're expected in our bed of course every night but I want you to feel as if you have your own space.

Lucius showed him a schedule which included not only Harry's classes but as well Lucius' classes he taught which Harry would be expected to attend to help and the evenings when he and Lucius would have private training sessions as well.

Harry looked up. "Will I be permitted to continue with quidditch?"

Lucius smiled. "Of course Harry. I'm not trying to ruin your life Harry. I know how much quidditch means to you, as it does to my son."

As they were eating breakfast Lucius went over the schedule with him and he was comforted to see outside of the bedroom his life wouldn't be that different really. He wouldn't be the only sixth year to take so few classes and Lucius was sure to leave plenty of time for his friends, homework and quidditch in his schedule.

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Later the day after Lucius and Harry had spent the morning discussing his schedule and had lunch, Lucius took him up to have Harry help him set up his office and the classroom so he'd be familiar with both.

Lucius directed him into the office where Harry noticed a small second desk along one table. "You can use it for your studies when I'm here in the office working."

Harry noticed there were some scrolls and quills and other supplies for him and a few new books. "What are these?" Harry asked as he ran his finger down one volume.

Lucius came over. "I noticed some lovely DADA encyclopaedias you had in your bedroom and these were the next set in the series. I thought you'd like then."

He could see the surprise in Harry's face that he had noticed them. "They were a Christmas gift from my dads last year. I used them for the DA club I had started."

Lucius had of course learned from Draco about the club his little lover had started when Professor Umbridge had been teaching DADA. He had to say he was quite impressed that Harry had been able to teach students at such a level, a number of them older then himself.

He went to Harry. "I was impressed by your DA club I heard of. I think this apprenticeship part of our relationship Harry will be good for you."

Harry nodded to his surprise. "I agree sir, Lucius. I mean what my dads said was right. This could help me with training for becoming an auror or something else."

Lucius went towards his own desk. "Are you still wanting to become an auror now that the war is over?"

Harry shrugged. "I guess I have never really considered any other areas. I mean everything that has been happening since the end of the war, I guess I've been busy."

Lucius sighed. "I know everything has been an adjustment but I'd like to help you Harry. I meant what I said about caring and educating you in return. So let me."

Harry didn't seem to know how to respond to it but he nodded. "I guess I'd like that sir. I mean it would be nice to have someone to talk to about my future."

Lucius knew Harry now had two dads of his own but unlike Draco, he knew for Harry having any one to speak to about these kind of things was new to him. Lucius wanted Harry to know he wasn't just here for Harry to be in his bed and keep him warm at night.

He directed Harry to his side. "We have new texts for the young classes this year and since you'll be helping me with them, I'd like us to go through them and lesson plans as well."

Harry picked up one of the text books. "It's nice to see what a real text book looks like again. The ones we used last year were almost picture books for little kids."

Lucius pointed at the shelves. "I know. I have a few copies in there as well. We're going to have to work hard to catch those who were not in the DA, up this year."

Though the younger classes didn't do practical work much anyways and first years were new of course, the older classes had really missed out on a whole year of their practical side of things. It amazed Lucius of how many fifth years had managed to actually pass their OWLS. He knew those who were DA members had all aced it.

Harry was helping with his text books when Harry picked up one. "Duelling rules?"

Lucius nodded. "These used to be a duelling club in my days and I was one of the senior members. A real one, not like Lockhart's club."

Harry flicked through the book. "Could you teach me? I mean I was kind of interested about it when I saw Professor Snape duelling."

Lucius was happy to see an actual genuine interest from Harry. "I think we could do that. We could cover it for your practical side of your training if you'd like."

"I would sir." Harry was about to put the book back into the shelves but Lucius stopped him.

"You can take the book and read up on it if you'd like Harry. And I'm sure Sev who I remind you said to call him by his name as well, would help train you too."

Harry kept the book bit put it on his desk until they finished there. "Thank you."

Lucius wished he could whisk his lover back down to their rooms for dinner but they were expected at dinner with the other staff members who were still at school. He had been told under no uncertain terms he'd have Harry to at least one meal a day in the Great Hall. He was wondering if Albus was wanting to check for bruises.

"We should be getting down to the Great Hall for dinner now Harry." Lucius finally said noting the time on the clock.

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Harry felt slightly uneasy as he walked into the Great Hall. He was relieved to know he'd be permitted to eat with his classmates when the school year started but sitting at the round table that had replaced the others, with the teachers, at dinner that night wasn't easy. Severus seemed the only one missing from the table.

Lucius directed him into a seat between himself and McGonagall. Not his choices for company. "Good evening Professor."

McGonagall smiled at him. "Good evening Harry. I was surprised to hear Lucius took you on as an apprentice but I think it will be good for you."

Albus shot him a look across the table. "Have you been settling in well Harry? We were concerned when you didn't join us for dinner last night Harry."

Lucius shot him a look but he didn't need to see it. "I was a bit exhausted from the trip from Cornwall and settling in. I headed off to my bed after lunch."

Minerva changed topics and handed him something. "Since Lucius has assured me you'll have time to continue with quidditch, I thought it was time."

Harry looked down at the badge that was in his hand. "Quidditch captain? I would have thought Katie, she is the most senior member and after last year."

Minerva shook her head. "The quidditch ban was a farce and was lifted, you already knew that. And though Katie is senior, you are the top player on the team."

Harry smiled and placed the badge on his shirt. He hoped he could be half the captain that Oliver had been his first three years or even Angelina though he made a silent promise to himself he'd try and lay off the long speeches.

After dinner Lucius motioned for him to follow. "I think we should retire. Harry has had a long day and I'm taking him to London over night, tomorrow."

Albus followed them slightly. "Harry will of course have a chance to see the Weasley twins and check in with them tomorrow evening if you're gone over night."

Lucius shot him a look. "I really don't have to tell you Albus you have no right to interfere here, but yes, Harry will be welcome to pay his brothers a visit."

Albus turned to Harry. "I have informed your brothers you will be in town tomorrow and they will expect to see you and have a chance to speak with you."

Harry saw the anger boiling up in Lucius. "I would like to see my brothers and I'll be sure to pop in and speak with them. I'd like to head to bed now, sir."

Albus nodded and Harry slipped past him to head downstairs to their apartments. He could sense the anger in Lucius over the interference of the headmaster and Harry was worried what would happen when they got home. He knew delaying it would only make things worse so he kept going. He turned to look at Lucius when they entered the sitting room and he shivered at the look in Lucius' eyes.