Disclaimer on first chapter

this brings about the change in Draco's behaviour from animal to human - well, the start of it anyway

Chapter Seven– Changes are about to occur

Draco followed Harry into the study, the place where they were most comfortable and where they spent the most time.

Harry took his place on the floor by the fire, leaning back against one of the chairs; Draco sat on one of his cushions and pulled a rug around him despite the warmth of the fire. "Draco, I want you to behave however you wish to behave within the house that means having choices like what you want to wear and eat. I've already given you permission to clean up and leave rooms when you wish. I'm asking you, what have you been doing because I've somehow shown a preference even though you don't like to?"

Draco was shocked that Harry was asking such a question, his species was made to please their Masters, and their feelings did not matter. To please and protect them was their duty, at birth a Master was chosen and they were born with the inbuilt knowledge of what their Master liked and spent the time up until they were claimed becoming perfect for them.

"Harry I do whatever makes you the most happy. Part of my nature is to present myself to you and because you prefer me covered," Draco let his puzzlement project through his voice. "I wear the clothes you have purchased. I sleep in a separate room because you prefer it and when you caught me sneaking in for the majority of the night then returning to my room you were displeased. I would have preferred to be beside you as a guard and it feels nice to be near you after so long."

"I'm sorry Draco, you don't have to wear clothes anymore and as it makes you feel better you don't have to have your own room. Is there anything else that you wish to tell me?"

"I don't think this place is safe for you Master, people can get too easy access to you and Blaise Zambini is not giving off a good aura. My nature allows me to pick up on unfriendly intentions to myself and my Master."

Harry's expressionless but inside he was bubbling was angry. He expected Draco to still harbour feelings of resentment towards Blaise as he was a wizard hero to the light for his spying skills and for old school inner-house rivalry.

He did agree with Draco about Grimmauld Place though and would look into his accounts to find out which properties would be suitable for a quick relocation and the appropriate security measures.

"Draco, Blaise helped me through the war and has helped us with Umbridge, so he can't be all bad. I think you're overreacting, it's just old house rivalry and jealousy that you were the Slytherin prince that is coming off Blaise, pet."

Draco was shocked, he had been told that Master's listened to them in terms of their safety, he was also shocked by the term of endearment, and Harry had never called him anything but Draco. "Master would also consider that my instincts say that I am to call Master by title."

Harry was stumped by Draco's sudden change of subject, but let it slide as Draco has confessed a lot that morning. "Draco you can call me anything ok?"

"Yes sir, Draco is very happy with what Master has decided," Draco answered, as Harry made to stand.

Harry spent the rest of the day buried arms deep in paperwork. He was searching for country properties, several of which were unsuitable and Harry had decided to get rid of them. He would go and inspect them in the next few days leaving Draco behind in punishment and leave someone in charge, perhaps Kreacher.

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