Lucius sipped gently at the herbal tea in the china cup, with his pinkie raised, naturally. He had the Daily Prophet and the Morning Financial levitating to the left and right of him so that when he deigned to stop sipping or nibbling at his tea and breakfast respectively he could read the goings on of the Wizarding World.
"Lucius, dear," Narcissa began from her place opposite Lucius at the small breakfast table. "When precisely do you plan to head to Hogwarts? Mating Season is not too far away and I am sure that Draco will be glad of your presence."
"As you know, my dear, the Season does not begin until the day after All Hallows' Eve. We have six weeks, my Lady, though I plan to join Draco in a fortnight and I shall be glad of Severus' company too." Lucius answered.
"I expect he shall be glad of your company, also, especially now that my dear cousin Sirius and his Mate Remus are present at the school." Narcissa said demurely.
"Quite right. But I shall await Severus' rant or summons by floo or letter. It would not do to impose, my dear."
"Of course not."
Narcissa allowed herself a small smirk as she turned back to her daily correspondence with Draco. She was slightly horrified, if terribly amused, at the antics of student body and staff alike during the evening meal where chaos had broken out. She was not particularly proud of her son for adding to the barbarianism already present from the rest of the hooligans but, in spite of herself and her beliefs, she was glad he had the chance to let go and be young again.
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Sirius and Remus were sat in the Headmaster's office the following morning with Minerva and Severus. They were talking quite amicably, sitting on the bright red and yellow recliners in the oval office waiting for the Headmaster to arrive.
"Please pardon my lateness." Albus apologised as he manoeuvred his way around the furniture to sit behind his desk. "I have called you four here today to discuss several things regarding the Magical Creatures who came into their Inheritance in time for their sixth year. Minerva, Severus, the students who match that criteria are in your Houses and so I believe it would be prudent to involve you in this decision. I believe that the student body and the rest of the staff; that is to say Sibyll, Sinistra, Irma Pince, Argus Filch and Antoinette Hooch, should be notified of the up and coming events."
"I agree," Severus said, "With the rest of the staff and the students notified they will have time to prepare for the actions of Draco Malfoy, Seamus Finnegan, Blaise Zabini and Harry Potter when the Season begins. Theodore Nott has approached me to tell me that he will not be taking part in the hunt; he will be locking himself away with one or two exceptionally bright and powerful students to keep him from bursting out. He has already made a decision on Hermione Granger, Luna Lovegood and Neville Longbottom to keep him in place. His reasoning was that Miss Lovegood is an Aura Reader and so undoubtedly has some tricks up her sleeve to control him should his instincts take control, Mister Longbottom's knowledge of herbs and plants and their properties may come to be useful should there be a plant that may quell the Veela instincts. Miss Granger has a vast knowledge of convenient spells and a firm logic that her assistance will be unrivalled. I myself have chosen to help also so that I don't find myself chasing Potter and if Theodore needs to be physically restrained I can be the one to do it. After all, Longbottom isn't exactly ten men, is he?"
Sirius snorted. "I keep forgetting that you're not Mated. Thanks for putting yourself out of the running; I think you'd cause Draco some trouble if you were in for keeps with Harry."
"You really think Draco will conquer both Zabini and Finnegan?"
Remus smirked. "We're not too sure about Blaise, but Seamus shouldn't be too much trouble for Draco. If Blaise does get too much or comes within Alluring distance of Harry I'll kill him."
Three pairs of shocked eyes turned on the normally gentle and placid Werewolf sitting in the middle of the room.
"Remus…" Minerva began, unable to finish as she was at a loss for words.
"We are both Magical Creatures and whilst I may not have the density of Nymph blood inside me to be protected by certain laws, Remus has plenty of Werewolf in him. Remus is Harry's Godfather too, as he is my Mate, and I have already asked him to assist Harry should anyone of none-Veela or none-Werewolf blood come too close." Sirius said. "I want the best for Harry; we both do, so if Blaise does look likely to hurt Harry, who will, with your help Severus, hopefully be able to resist the Allure, he will die."
"I cannot stop you from doing this, I must agree." Albus said forlornly. "With any luck, Mister Malfoy will conquer Mister Potter and then Harry may be able to sway the Malfoys out of their neutrality."
"Don't you dare!" Remus and Sirius snapped simultaneously.
"Harry is not your bargaining chip!" Remus growled.
"You will not involve Harry in your petty politics, find another avenue Dumbledore!" Sirius barked.
Albus raised his hands in defeat. "I apologise, I did not mean that I was going to use Harry in any way." He was interrupted by Severus' derisive snort. "I merely meant that Harry might be a good influence on them."
"The Malfoys are content where they are." Severus said. "You will not sway them and nor will he."
"Getting back on topic," Minerva barked. "I think you ought to announce the date Mating Season commences and that several students from Gryffindor and Slytherin will be involved. I think no good will come of naming names. You should also warn the students of any changes you'll be making during the Season until the Submissive has been Mated."
"Changes, Minerva?"
"Well we can't bloody well have over-hormonal Veela, Fae and Vampires running around, can we?" Severus spat at Albus. "During the Mating Season until Potter has rightfully opened his legs under a Dominant, myself and several of the students mentioned prior will be locked away in the Room of Requirement. You will need to find someone to cover my lessons."
"As for Harry, Draco, Seamus and Blaise; they will need either to go somewhere whilst the Season runs its course or cancel all lessons and lock the majority of the students in their dormitories whilst the five of us go running around the castle." Remus finished.
Albus looked thoughtful for a moment, popping a Sherbet Lemon into his mouth and sucking on it thoughtfully. "Severus, you may have your wish. Remus, you and the adolescents in the running will be going to the Forbidden Forest. I hope you can protect the students as well as protecting Harry from Blaise. Sirius, during the day I would like you to cover Severus' classes and then perhaps join the others at night; you will not be assigning homework, you won't have time to grade it."
"When do you plan on shutting yourselves away, Severus?" Minerva asked.
"Two weeks before it begins. Theodore will want to start Displaying and he will go animal on anyone near Mister Potter. We'll need us both out of the way before then and it gives us time to prepare for when it truly begins."
Albus nodded. "In the meantime, Sirius, Remus, I do not want you attending your Godson's lessons. That will be all."
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Harry half skipped down the hallway to meet Draco, he was humming a lively tune and nodding his head side to side in beat with it. He was so lost in his own little world that he did not realise that Draco was standing just a few steps away, watching Harry with bemusement.
"Harry." Draco called out as he caught the Dark Veela and stopped him from going any further.
"Hm?" Harry slowly came out of his little bubble to stare at Draco. "Am I late?"
Draco smirked and shook his head. "You're right on time. Shall we go?"
Harry smiled at Draco and wound his arm in the Light Veela's. The walk down to Horace Slughorn's office was pleasant and graciously peaceful. They arrived there at exactly eight o clock and knocked on the door. They waited for the sickly sweet coo of 'come in!' before striding in, hand in hand, with the air and confidence of kings of the world.
Horace faltered. He was unaware he had invited Draco Malfoy. "Ah, Mister Malfoy, what a pleasant surprise. I am afraid I did not prepare for two guests."
"Do not trouble yourself." Draco said, waving his hand dismissively. He sat in the seat opposite Horace's and guided Harry's hips down to meet his, effectively trapping the willing Dark Veela on his lap.
"Did you do some reading, Professor?" Harry asked.
"I did, but it, admittedly, was not enough, or at least nowhere near as much as I wanted to do."
"Why don't you tell us what you know?" Draco offered.
"I know that there are no Dark Veela females, I know that there are no dominant female Veela but all of them are somewhat emotionally unstable, I know that there are no dominant Dark Veela males and that they can get pregnant and I know that there are no submissive Light Veela males. I know how there came to be two different types of male Veela and I know that male and female Veela cannot stand one another." He paused dramatically, waiting for the boys to take it all in. "But I am afraid that the above is the extent of my knowledge."
Harry smiled. "That's more than most, sir. We'll fill in the gaps for you."
"Would you like me to begin?" Draco asked Harry.
"If you would be so kind." Harry said, leaning back on the Light Veela's chest allowing the Light Veela to play with his hair.
"Every Veela has certain attributes that are individualistic to each Veela. One of these things is an element. As you know, there are four elements, air, fire, earth and water. Each Veela can have a kinship with any of these elements. A Veela's parents usually assist their Veela child in discovering their element a fortnight after their first Mating Season has ended. There has never been a Veela with no kinship to an element and there has never been a Veela with a kinship to more than one element.
"Another attribute that Veela have is that we have a second form. It is similar to an animagus transformation except we have the animagus form and the Efferus that we achieve when we join with our Mated. Usually it would be a parent who tells Harry this but, as three generations in the Potter family have resisted their nature; I assume that he does not know."
"I didn't," Harry admitted. "Thank you."
"The Efferus can usually be guessed by the way the Veela acts. For example, I know myself to be proud, narcissistic and a complete show off so perhaps my Efferus is a kind of cat or a stallion. The animagus form and the Efferus are never the same." Draco stressed.
"Are the Efferus regular animals or can they be extinct animals or magical animals?" Horace asked.
"Ordinary." Draco answered. "The animagus forms can be magical because it is only a body that we take, however, the Efferus is more than that. It is like having another mind, another set of instincts and such alongside your own whether you're in the Efferus form or not. We, essentially, get what muggles call multi personality disorder. If it were possible for the Efferus to be a magical creature we would have some serious issues, for example, if Harry's Efferus was a Fenris Wolf, whose instincts make it vicious around a large Pack and whose instincts make it promiscuous; this would challenge Harry's Dark Veela instincts of being mild-natured and monogamous. The instincts of Harry's Dark Veela part of him are powerful enough, backed by the innate power of the Dark Veela, to overcome and ordinary animal."
Horace nodded. "What of the Mating Season?"
"Mating Season begins on the first day of November and lasts for up to three weeks. During this time the Dominants will be Displaying to the Submissives and the Dominants will be getting in all kinds of nasty scraps with one another. During Mating Season the Submissives will go into Heat, not all at the same time though, mind you, when the Submissive reaches his or her Heat; all out war begins. The Dominants will as good as kill one another to get to the Submissive and if, when the time to bed the Submissive comes, the Submissive is for any reason not happy with the victor they can fight back which could either lead to the Submissive being forced or one of the other Dominants, who had been put out of the running, rejoining.
"When the victor has fought his way to the Submissive and the Submissive accepts the Dominant then they will lay with one another. When the Dominant has poured enough of his seed and transmitted enough of his sexual energy to the Submissive the Heat will stop and things will eventually cool down to normal, except now the Submissive is Mated. It is around three days after the Submissive's Heat has come to an end that both the Submissive and the Dominant will reach their Efferus." Draco finished. He paused from playing with Harry's hair to reach forward and take a sip of the Pumpkin Juice on the table.
"Can the Dark Veela be impregnated by anyone at any time?" Horace asked.
"Yes and no." Harry answered. "I can be impregnated by anyone, but only during my Heat in Mating Season. However, during my first Heat there will be hot competition and that decides my Mate and all the Heats and Seasons after that, my Mate will be affected by the changes in my body and will, basically, hide me away and bed me when the time comes without delay to ensure that if there is any other Dominant nearby and they are affected by my Heat then my Mate gets there first."
Horace nodded. "Fascinating. Would you be willing to allow me to document the first and second Heat and Mating?"
"No." Both teens snapped. Harry then looked shocked. "I'm sorry Professor; I don't know where all that animosity came from."
"It was our instincts." Draco said. "We will not allow you anywhere near us during those times. They are very important to us and we are very protective of our race's secrets."
"Of course, of course," Horace conceded. "Well, Harry, why don't you tell me your side of the Season?"
As Harry recited all he knew about how he would act, the stipulations surrounding Quidditch and the particulars such as favour and attention. Draco surreptitiously wound an arm around Harry's waist and pulled the Dark Veela flush against his, Draco's, chest. He ran his hands through Harry's hair and over his back and shoulders, causing the Dark Veela to relax to the point that he was getting very sleepy.
"Then are you not in danger, Harry, I mean, you share a dorm with a Fae, do you not? Could he not slip into bed with you when you're asleep and take your virtue?" Horace asked.
"He could," Harry answered, "And he has tried. I have warded all of my belongings, the bed, the floor around the bed and the curtains to keep him at bay though."
"I am amazed that Albus has not given you your own rooms." Said Horace, somewhat outraged.
"He has not offered them," Harry agreed, "But I have not asked either. I think that, right now, it is fair. Mating Season always has the Dominants beginning with different handicaps and advantages, and that is an advantage Seamus has over the other Dominants. I expect that once I am Mated I will have to be given my own room with my Mate, especially if my Mate is a Slytherin, which I truly hope he will be, unless you plan to change colours any time soon, Draco?"
"Not a chance." Draco smirked. "Although you could actually ask for a resorting if you wanted, especially considering the Hat's indecision regarding you going into Gryffindor."
"Yes, but, I am led to believe that both my parents were in Gryffindor, therefore I believe I belong there too. And, I have actually found on the back of my headboard, that someone carved something into it. It read: 'Sirius Black and James Potter were here 7T6, shamboo.'." Harry giggled.
Draco snorted and buried his head in Harry's hair.
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Lucius Malfoy stepped out of the Thestral drawn carriage and held out his hand. He took his wife's hand in his own and helped her down the small magical stairway to the floor. He led her through the doors of Hogwarts, a regal and arrogant air exuding from him as he passed the care taker and several students.
The Malfoys did not make their way to the Headmaster's office; however, they headed straight for the dungeons. They, from their own school days, were well aware that the entrance to the Slytherin common room and dormitories was found in the dungeons though the dormitories and common room themselves were located beneath the lake with several dimension-defying windows that lead out to the grounds far away from the lake.
"Ah, Lucius, Narcissa, what a pleasant surprise." Sirius said, a smile on his face as he made his way over to his cousin and her spouse. He shook hands with Lucius and kissed Narcissa's cheek before walking with them to the dungeons.
"Severus is with Draco and Theodore in the Prefect's quarters. I was just on my way there to ask about Severus' recent discoveries." Sirius chatted idly.
"How is Harry, my dear cousin, is he coping well?" Narcissa asked.
"He is coping fantastically. He seems to be enjoying himself; actually, I know he's often out of the Tower spending time with Draco if he's not with Remus and myself." Sirius answered.
"How is Remus?" Lucius asked.
"He's doing wonderfully, thank you. He almost ran into Blaise and Severus on the last Full Moon, it was a Blood Moon if you remember, but thankfully Severus managed to get them out of the way and due to Severus' Wolfsbane Potion no one was hurt." Sirius answered. "How are things at the Ministry?"
"Tiring." Lucius admitted. "The Italian Ministry are in an uproar over a gas leak last week that claimed thirty Wizards and Witches' lives. They're pushing to come out of hiding and give the muggles 'what for'. The Italians have never been a secretive lot, even if they aren't as bad as the Japanese, Chinese and the Greeks."
"Have you been able to smooth things over?" Sirius asked.
"Somewhat, but not enough," Lucius admitted, "They are getting quite tired of the constant secrecy."
"If it all looks to go tits up you can always remind them of the witch burnings, which ought to shut them up." Sirius smirked.
Lucius and Narcissa laughed delicately in response. They arrived at the entrance to the Slytherin dormitories just as Severus and Theodore were emerging.
"Ah, Severus, my old friend. Do you and Draco have a moment to spare?" Lucius asked.
"Of course." Severus said, inclining his head. "Theodore, please fetch Draco for me."
Theodore nodded and turned away.
"As pleasant as this is," Sirius said sincerely, "I really need to be updated on this potion you're working on, Sev."
"It's almost there, Sirius, I tested it last week when Blaise and I were out hunting. The results were spectacular and it lasts until the drinker wishes the effects to be gone. My test subject is owling me three times a day with information on how he feels and there are no side effects to note yet. The second batch will be ready for Remus in around ten days." Severus said.
Sirius grinned. "Fantastic. Thank you so much, this is so important to us. Good day Severus, Lucius, Narcissa. It has been wonderful to see you both." Sirius kissed Narcissa on the cheek and then turned and left.
"Shall we adjourn to my chambers? Draco will catch us up."
Once Lucius was well equipped with his expensive glass of fine brandy, with his cloak and cane on and by the cloak stand, his wife and son sat in the living area talking about school work, his customary Malfoy smirk in place, he began to speak. "So, you received my letter, I see."
"I did." Severus nodded, his lips pursing.
"And how do you find Mister Black and Mister Lupin when given half the chance." Lucius asked, his smirk growing.
"Lupin is quite… contagious; I cannot help but begin to enjoy his company. Black can still be a complete and utter buffoon at times but I have found him to be quite the ally when in a tight spot." Severus grudgingly admitted.
"A tight spot involving bread rolls?"
"Do be quiet about that issue, Lucius." Severus mock scowled. "It is a very sensitive point. I'll have you know it took me three hours to get all the gravy, mashed potato, and cranberry sauce out of my hair. On top of that I still keep hearing about Dumbledore finding sweet corn and peas in the oddest possible places that have had me in nightmares since the event."
Lucius laughed heartily in response.
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It was Thursday the 24th of October, during dinner, that Albus Dumbledore stood and tapped his spoon against his wine glass to call on the attention of his staff and students. He smiled benignly at the students, some of which were absolutely plastered in the foods they had been eating.
"I trust you have all fed and watered to your heart's content?" He did not wait for an answer. "Splendid. I have a few announcements I wish to make. Unfortunately, the usual Hogsmeade visit that would take place in eight days time has been cancelled." He was interrupted by a series of loud groans. "But it cannot be avoided. You see, there are several students, sixth years, in Gryffindor and Slytherin who, by next week, will be under the pull of Mating Season. Some of you already know all about this, but for those that don't, there are a few announcements I wish to make.
"Firstly, that one Light Veela in Slytherin has decided that he will not be taking part in the chase. He has opted instead to shut himself away until the Submissive has accepted a Mate. With him he will be taking two sixth year students, two fifth year students and his Head of House into a secluded room to wait out the process. Secondly, that the stand in Head of House for Slytherin will be Lucius Malfoy, hereby known as Professor Malfoy, and Sirius Black, hereafter known as Professor Black, will be taking up Severus' post as Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher. Thirdly, the Magical Beings who are taking part in Mating Season will be present in your lessons until the Heat begins, when that happens the four students in the running will be going out into the Forbidden Forest, under the protection of Professor Lupin, to let nature run its course. Are there any questions?"
Almost every hand raised into the air.
"I will not be telling you who the Magical Beings are; it is their own secret to tell."
Almost every hand went down.
Albus chuckled. "Yes, Mister Higgs?"
"Sir, will we be attacked by the Dominants if we make a wrong move near the Submissive?"
Severus nodded discreetly to Albus.
"Yes, Mister Higgs, so I would advise everyone to be on their best behaviour." Albus said sombrely.
"Then, sir, shouldn't we be notified of who the Submissive is to make sure we know when to tread carefully?" Cho Chang asked.
"As I have already said, Miss Chang, it is entirely up to the Submissive whether he wishes to reveal himself or not."
Harry stood. "I'm the Submissive, I'm a Dark Veela. I'm telling you this so that perhaps you can get some research done and perhaps you'll know that it's best not to do certain things around me. I know for a fact that the Dominants will not allow anyone who is not like family to me or the mediwitch to touch me."
"Who is like family to you, Harry?" Lavender asked.
"Those who are like family to me are Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Neville, Luna, Sirius, Remus, Hagrid, Minerva and Dobby the House Elf." Harry said with a cheeky grin.
"Why thank you, Mister Potter," Minerva said with a slight blush. "Please be seated."
Harry nodded and sat down. He smiled as Ron's arm wound around his shoulders to pull him into a firm hug. Ron had been off with him since the chaotic event in Transfiguration; he had not spoken to anyone but Seamus and Dean or a Professor in class, he had not even looked at Harry and Hermione. He grinned at Hermione when she offered him a broad smile; Hermione had not spoken to him either, she had spent her time either with her books or with Theodore Nott.
"Sir," Tracy Davis, a sixth year Slytherin called out, "I'm not saying that I would but if several of us Slytherins found out who the Dominants were in our House could we aid them in catching Potter?"
"No, you could not, nor could you obstruct anyone. You see, the law dictates that they must be left alone and that the only ones who can interfere are the Dominants in the running or the family of the Submissive. Take, for example, Remus. Remus is Harry's Godfather, thus counting as family, if he felt it would be in Harry's best interests not to Mate with one particular Dominant and this Dominant looked to win, Remus is well within his rights to take out this Dominant as he has Harry's best interests in mind."
"Are the Mated pair going to have their own room?"
"I don't see why there'd be a need for that. I'm sure they will be perfectly fine." Albus smiled grandfatherly.
"Well, sir," Adrian Pucey said, "It's just; if Potter will eventually belong to a Slytherin I don't want to have said Slytherin sneaking Potter in to bend him over, if you follow my drift."
Harry flushed profusely and stared down into his lap.
"That will not be happening after the Mating." Albus chuckled. "Harry and his Mate will have no need for close proximity and sexual activity. I am afraid they will have to wait until they leave school for the holidays."
"I beg to differ actually." Sirius said tartly. "Harry will need the constant reassurance from his Mate. The bond will not dissolve, but it could cause some serious harm to both parties. Harry and his Mate will need to touch, talk, and kiss and, for lack of a better word, fuck."
"Language, Mister Black." Minerva snapped.
"Actually, Minerva, I fear that something as blunt as that curse is needed to have an effect on not only the staff but some of the students too." Severus said. "If Potter's Mate does turn out to be a Slytherin I will have a part of the castle near the Slytherin dorms renovated to accommodate their touching, talking, kissing and, for lack of a better description, bending the Submissive over."
Several Slytherins laughed and smirked smugly, though their haughtiness was short lived. They soon found their clothes cursed off them, as did anyone with less than pleasant or pitiful thoughts towards Harry at that time, and they ran from the hall.
Draco stood up. "Some of you, such as those who just left, may find this situation highly amusing. Whilst Adrian and Professor Snape have made a bit of a joke out of it, I will not allow it to go any further. If any of you have anything derogatory to say to Harry about the events that will occur then say them to me first and I shall deliver your punishment. If anyone dares to hurt Harry verbally or otherwise I will personally see that they have an extended stay in either the Hospital Wing or Saint Mungo's, have I made myself perfectly clear?"
Several nods and murmurs of assent later and Draco was sitting again.
"I must agree." Albus said. "If anyone makes Harry feel uncomfortable about this they will not only come under the discipline of the school, but the wrath of the Dominants and the rage and fury of Harry's Godfathers who, by their nature, are allowed to defend the members of their Pack or family. That will be all. Goodnight."
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The next morning Harry turned up at Sirius' class twenty minutes early. He was let inside by Remus and immediately engulfed in a loving embrace from both of his Godfathers.
"I'm sorry about last night, pup." Sirius murmured. "It must have been horrible."
"It wasn't pleasant," Harry agreed, "But it could have been worse. I'm glad Draco told everyone off."
Remus chuckled and kissed the Dark Veela's silken black hair. "I'm going to be helping out today. We're going to be covering the Patronus Charm. Can the DA do it?"
"If they can't properly achieve it they're very close. I was thinking of starting it up again but with the Mating and everything I think it would be best if I left it alone. It wouldn't do to be in a duel and have Draco storm over, kill my duelling partner then screw me in the middle of the room." Harry giggled.
Sirius barked with laughter. "Too true, unless you held meetings when he is busy doing something else? Perhaps when he's doing his Arithmancy homework or something."
Harry smirked. "Maybe. We'll see. Though I actually plan on learning some of it."
"Would you like to show the class your Patronus Harry?" Remus asked.
"I don't know," Harry admitted. "I haven't summoned James since that day when Ron and Hermione stopped talking to me and he made me feel better, so it has been a while and it would be good to see him again but…"
"He's your father." Sirius finished where Harry trailed off. "That's perfectly understandable. We'll have Remus summon his instead."
"What is your Patronus, Remus?" Harry asked.
"It's two things in one actually, Harry." Remus smiled. "It's Padfoot running out from the sunrise."
Harry smiled sweetly and hugged Remus again. "Do you have loads of chocolate?"
"Loads and loads." Sirius grinned. "Want some?"
Harry nodded and picked out a Chocolate Frog from behind Sirius' desk. He chewed at it as he sat on the desk, swinging his legs happily. He watched as Ron, Parvati and Lavender filed into the class and took their seats near the back. Seamus and Dean came in next, Dean went straight to his seat beside Ron but Seamus came over with a look of aggravation on his face.
"Go to your seat, Harry." Seamus ground out.
Both Sirius and Remus stopped what they were doing with Harry and looked at the annoyed Fae. They shared a glance with each other before walking around the desk. Sirius sat beside Harry on the desk and put his arm around his Godson whilst Remus remained standing, watching the oblivious Fae carefully.
"But, Seamus, the lesson hasn't started yet." Harry protested quietly.
"Are you defying me?" Seamus spat.
"No," Harry said slowly, as if he were talking to a very small child. "I'm reasoning with you. I am not going to sit down just yet because the amount of time I will get to spend with my Godfathers is about to drop dramatically therefore I will not waste what precious time I still have with them."
"I'm going to count to ten." Seamus said gustily as he tried to remain in control.
"Oh, good luck, if I receive evidence of your superior brain power I'll give you a chocolate." Harry snarled.
Remus and Sirius giggled.
Unfortunately, it was the proverbial 'straw that broke the camel's back' and Seamus lunged for Harry.
Remus caught Seamus' arm when the Fae's fist was millimetres away from Harry's cheek. Remus, with a strength known only by the Werewolves, lifted Seamus clear off the ground and, with a snarl, threw him across the room towards the door.
"Out Fae!" He roared.
The Irish teen stood quickly and scrambled out of the door.
Sirius let go of Harry and allowed the Dark Veela to tug the irate Werewolf down into his seat. "Mister Thomas, could you please inform Mister Finnegan that he is not allowed into these lessons until Severus returns and that Harry will be accompanied by either myself or Remus at all times and should he even look at Harry the wrong way he will find himself blinded for the rest of his life."
"Ah, the joys of parenthood," Lucius drawled, smirking as he stood in the doorway. "Do not trouble your minds over the Fae now, he has fled to Gryffindor Tower and will most likely hide away there for the rest of the day. I shall have Narcissa make arrangements for an additional room to be added to yours and Remus' suite."
"Thank you." Sirius inclined his head. "Is everything alright?"
"Everything is fine, cousin, I just wondered if I might have your take on the Calming Draught for a distressed fourth year as Severus is out of reach and I'd rather not have to trouble the mediwitch or the resident Potions Professor for one."
Sirius nodded and beckoned the older man up the stairs into the DADA office.
Harry sighed in contentment from his place in Remus' lap. "Are you okay now, Moony?"
Remus smiled and nodded. "I'm fine. Draco will be along in the moment, I can hear him walking down the hallway conversing with Blaise. They're having a low key argument; Blaise seems sure he's going to beat Draco to you and that his Allure will overcome your resistance and Draco begs to differ."
"How am I supposed to fight it?"
"Severus was going to help you but he is otherwise preoccupied. But fear not, though Severus is a natural Master at mind magics and can test his own Allure on you, Sirius is more than adequate. In fact, I am willing to bet that Sirius can match Severus' skill in Occlumency and you have already proved that you can throw off the Imperious curse, you threw off the Dark Lord's curse so I hardly think Blaise will be a problem for you."
Harry smiled brightly and kissed Remus' cheek. "I'm going to sit down now. Love you, Moony!"
"Love you too, Bambi."
"Remus!" Harry wailed.
"Sorry, Pronglet." Remus chuckled.
Harry grinned at the Werewolf and then skipped off to the desks to find Seamus' seat taken by Padma Patil with Susan Bones next to her. He smirked to himself, figuring this was as good a chance as any to sit with Draco.
Draco sat down to the left of Blaise and watched as Harry came bounding towards him. He loved Harry's energy and how Harry seemed to shine like the rising moon. In fact, he was so enthralled by Harry's presence that, when Pansy went to sit to Draco's right, he, quite rudely, shoved her hard and forgot to laugh when she hit the floor with a thump.
Harry carefully stepped over the furious Slytherin on the ground and sat down in the seat beside Draco. He smiled at the Light Veela and at the Vampire and then turned to Pansy.
"Do you need any help?" He asked sweetly.
"Not from you." She ground out. She stood up and brushed off her clothes before marching over to Tracy Davis and Daphne Greengrass and sitting with them
Moments later Sirius and Lucius emerged from the office and walked down the stairs chatting quickly and quietly. Lucius departed after a small smile and nod at his son and Harry.
"Are we all seated?" Sirius boomed.
No one was standing so the dark haired part-Nymph continued.
"I am your Master, Sirius Black. But you may call me Sirius."
"Sirius." Remus said warningly, despite the smile on his face.
"What? What did I say?" Sirius asked feigning confusion.
"You are not their Master, Padfoot, you are their professor. Please act accordingly." Remus said whilst stifling a giggle.
"Right, beg pardon." Sirius grinned. "But, yes, anyway, despite what the barmy old bird brain tells you to call me, I mean Dumbledore, not you Remus, I would like for all my students to just call me Sirius and nothing else. Aside from Pronglet who will call me whatever he likes. Oh dear, is that favouritism?"
"No, that's parenting." Draco answered. "There's a difference. I fully expect my father to 'parent' me here and if he doesn't we'll be having strong words."
Sirius cackled. "Five points to Slytherin for making me laugh, I love laughter. And I love happiness. And for me, happiness is 'no homework' therefore I shall not be assigning any."
He was interrupted by clapping and excited whispers.
"Hush, please." Sirius called. "Can anyone think of any spells that revolve around happiness?"
"The Ridikulus Charm?"
"Right you are, Padma, five points to Ravenclaw."
"The Patronus Charm." Dean said, grinning.
"Very good, five points to Gryffindor." Sirius nodded. "It is the Patronus Charm that we will be focusing on today. Can anyone explain it in brief?"
"The Patronus Charm is like a Guardian from the forces of evil that is powered by potent happy memories. It takes the form of something or someone that you look to for protection." Harry answered.
"Correct ten points to Gryffindor. Now, please raise your hand if you are able to perform the Patronus Charm. By perform I count it as having the wispy white light take a shape."
The Patil twins, Lavender, Dean, Ron, Harry, Draco, two Hufflepuffs and three Ravenclaws raised their hands.
Sirius frowned. "Why is it that only one member of Slytherin can perform it?"
"We haven't been taught, sir," Pansy said. "Potter and the others must have been going against last year's rules and learning it in after school clubs."
"Actually, I've been able to do it since third year." Harry confessed. "Remus taught me how to after I asked him. As for some of the others, yes they did learn last year and yes it was in an after-class club but there's not a lot you can do about it now."
Pansy scowled and turned away from Harry.
"Have any of you Slytherins ever witnessed the Patronus Charm being cast?" Sirius asked. "And Pansy, don't call me sir, it makes me feel old. Not a word, Bambi."
Harry mock glared at his dark haired Godfather.
"I've seen it." Blaise said. "At a Quidditch match in third year, Harry cast it at Draco, Marcus Flint, Gregory Goyle and Vincent Crabbe."
Sirius giggled. "Oh yeah, I remember that." He received many perplexed looks. "I was there, hiding in the stands watching the game. I was the one who sent Harry the Firebolt."
Harry smiled sweetly.
"Here is a reminder if my lovely assistant would be so kind."
Remus sent a half hearted glare in Sirius' direction before casting the spell. "Expecto Patronum!"
The front half of the classroom was engulfed in a bright white light, a dome of brighter light began to slowly rise from the glowing sea as an even bright four-pawed figure bounded out of the mass of light in excitement and charged towards the Vampire two rows away.
I am so extremely sorry for the late update. My computer broke three weeks ago and I just got it back tonight. Hopefully it will last for a while, it still has some creases I'd like ironed out but I don't have the money, the patience or the distraction to last that long.
R&R