Disclaimer: Nope don't own. "blah" speech, 'blah' thoughts, blah vampiric
Author's note: Cat has generously volunteered to beta for me.
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The vampires were moved to guest quarters. Demetrious insisted Adrianna stay with them as well. When she was given a clean bill of health the prince told his daughter about her past and missing parents. While waiting for Adrianna to get better, the prince had learned of Sirius' death. Not one to keep secrets from his child he told her everything.
"Do you think I can bring him back?" she asked.
"Maybe with the help of a necro," he answered. "Though I do not know where you'd find one of those."
"If I find one?" she questioned.
"Then if the necro agreed to help and the ministry gave you access to the veil; yes, you could bring him back." Adrianna turned to Julian.
"Will you contact Sinjin? Tell him what I need," she requested.
"Yes Ky," he bowed and went to make the requested mirror call.
"Father?" Adrianna quietly called.
"Yes?" he stiffly answered. Demetrious knew what was coming.
"May I talk to them?" she asked. She would not beg.
"Is it important to you? Am I not enough?" he asked trying to bury the hurt.
"You are enough!" the girl cried, throwing herself on the vampire. "I just want to meet them. Do I look like them? But I won't if it upsets you. We can return home if you like." Demetrious felt selfish but at the same time his heart soared. They would not be able to take her love.
"We are here to help them. You may meet them" She smiled. "But only if Julian or I am here. And not the Veela." She nodded. Demetrious called for a house elf. He sent a note to Remus and Harry.
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Remus tried to see Kendra for days. That bloody vampire had moved her to some guest rooms. Only Poppy could see her. They wouldn't even let her have his notes. How dare he keep him from his daughter! His only link to Sirius.
"Mr. Lupin?" a house elf stopped him. He turned and was handed a note. The elf disappeared. He was invited to dine with them. Remus hurried to the shower. He wanted to look his best for his child. He'd have to remember to bring the journals and albums. He'd prove they loved her. That they love her still. That prince wouldn't keep him from his daughter.
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Harry was frustrated. Draco wouldn't mark him. The veela was distant and cool towards him. His inheritance was soon. Harry would prove it wasn't this vampire princess; his daughter.
'When I go back in time no getting involved with Sirius,' he warned himself. He didn't care that she was also Remus' daughter. Right now all he cared about was his Draco. Someone knocked at his door, thinking it might be Draco, Harry practically ran for the door. He threw it open and scowled.
"Hello to you too," Charlie smiled at him.
"Hello Charlie," Harry greeted.
"Can I come in?" Charlie inquired.
"Yeah sure whatever," Harry replied. Charlie came in and shut the door.
"Trouble in paradise?" he questioned.
"You could say that," Harry informed him.
"Want to talk about it?" Harry told Charlie everything. Adrianna being found, learning she was his daughter, Draco being attracted to her; everything. Charlie opened his arms and Harry slipped into them. "It's not the end of the world if Draco chooses her," Charlie told him.
"But I love him," Harry whined.
"There are others waiting to love you," Charlie softly told him.
"Yeah right. They want the boy-who-lived. Not me."
"I know someone that just wants Harry."
"Who?" Harry asked.
"Me," Charlie answered before gently kissing him. He released Harry and stood up. "Think about it," he requested as he walked to the door. Harry's hand flew to his lips.
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Draco was torn, he was happy with Harry. They were compatible but that girl... she called to him stronger then Harry'd ever had. And those vampires weren't letting him anywhere near her. Harry wanted him to mark him but if he did that and she was the one... he had to see her. He'd tried to be polite. He'd asked to see her. Now it was time to do things the Slytherin way. Draco grabbed his broom. He headed outside with a determined stride.
Once outside he mounted his broom. In case anyone was watching he just flew around for a bit. Not seeing anyone he headed straight for the guest suite. He saw the girl and her father sitting close together talking. The other vampire was in one of the other rooms talking to a mirror of all things! Draco went back to watch the girl. He saw her stand and walk towards one of the rooms. Draco checked on the other vampire. No she wasn't there. He went to the next window and she had just closed her door. He lightly tapped on the window. Adrianna quickly went to the window and opened it.
"What are you doing?" she whispered afraid someone would hear them.
"I had to see you!" he answered. She shushed him.
"Father wants me to stay away from you," she informed him.
"I know that but I have to know, don't you want to know?" he questioned. She started to shake her head but stopped. "Please just let me in for a moment. Just one moment." She looked behind her to the door.
"They'll know. If they catch you in here father will kill you," she replied. With a wave of her hand she locked the door. "I am so going to be in trouble for this." She stepped away from the window as Draco climbed in. "You can't stay long. My other father is coming for dinner. I'm supposed to be getting ready," she whispered.
"Harry?" he whispered back.
"No. The werewolf." Draco nodded. "Let me start my bath. It should keep their suspicions down. Don't move." She quickly went into the bathroom and Draco could hear water running. Clothes flew from the wardrobe and landed on the bed. "Thought I'd take care of a few things." She stepped up to him. Only inches separated the two. Adrianna watched his eyes turn to silver.
"Please," he pleaded. She reached up and touched his face. Draco leaned into her touch. His eyes closed and he sighed in bliss. Slowly she closed the distance between them. His arms wrapped around her waist as her free hand slid up his chest to tangle in his hair. Their lips fit perfectly together. Without any hesitation she opened her mouth to him. The first taste make them both moan.
"Ky?" Julian called from the doorway. They sprang apart. Adrianna practically pushed him out the window. A soft kiss sent him on his way.
"I'm in the bath Julian," she answered.
"Are you okay?" he asked.
"I'm fine. The bath feels wonderful."
"You should hurry. The lycan will be here soon."
"Alright. I'll be out soon." Adrianna cast a few spells to freshen and sanitize the air. Hopefully to remove Draco's scent from here room. She then hurried to the bath, washed, scrubbed her skin and then washed again. Adrianna could only hope it was enough to remove the Veela's scent from her skin. She braided her hair, dabbed some perfume on and then dressed. Carefully she inspected herself in the mirror.
"Moony," she whispered. Laughter rose from her memory. Two distinct laughs; both filled with happiness. "Moony." She tore her gaze from the mirror. Walking into the main room of the suite she saw the lycan enter. A couple of books in his arms.
"Thank you for the invite," Remus told the prince.
"You have Adrianna to thank for it," Demetrious replied off handedly. Remus looked towards the girl. She was beautiful and took his breath away. Here was his daughter. He came towards her and stopped.
"I... I brought you a few things from your... from before," he told her. Adrianna stepped towards him and reached out for the times.
"We can look at them before dinner if you'd like," Adrianna offered.
"Perhaps after dinner would be better," Demetrious told them. "Not as rushed."
"Of course father," Adrianna replied. Remus hugged her. She stiffened and then relaxed.
"Let us sit," Demetrious commanded. He sniffed the air. "Adrianna have you left the rooms?"
"Of course not father. I've been with you all day."
"It's just I smell... that Veela," he snarled.
"That would be me. Draco had a bit of a flying accident and I helped him to the infirmary," Remus told him. Adrianna turned wide eyes to him. "He's alright."
"A pity," Julian hissed.
"I never knew vampires and veelas didn't get along," Remus said taking a seat on the couch and bringing Adrianna to sit beside him.
"I want better for my ... our daughter," the prince told him.
"Sirius always wanted her to marry for love," Remus told them.
"The Veela attraction isn't love, it's just as bad as a love potion," Julian informed him coming into the room.
"Not really. It attracts the mate yes but they cannot force the mate to bond. That must come from love," Remus explained with a determined look. Julian hissed.
"Speaking of Sirius, " Adrianna began. "Did you speak to Sinjin?"
"Yes Ky. He said he will help," Julian replied.
"Good." Adrianna turned to Remus. "I think I can return Sirius from the veil."
"You can? How?" he asked. She looked to Demetrious who nodded.
"I'm a Death Walker. I can enter the veil."
"But that's a legend," Remus sputtered.
"I assure you. Adrianna is a fully trained Death Walker," Demetrious proudly told him.
"Do you think you can do it?" Remus asked.
"I believe so," Adrianna told him.
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Draco looked up at the infirmary ceiling. Doing that dive was stupid! But she'd kissed him! She had kissed him. Not the other way around. Twice she'd kissed him! Draco licked his lips and smiled. He could still taste her. So how was he going to see her again? He would know soon if she was the one and then Prince or not he would be with his mate. He rolled over and allowed the potion to put him to sleep.
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Charlie left the room angry with himself. He shouldn't have kissed Harry and why did he tell him? But he needed to know that Malfoy wasn't the only one. Let the girl have him, Charlie would be there to console Harry and make him happy.
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Harry was stunned. He'd had the biggest crush on Charlie for years but never ever thought he'd have a snowball's chance. Now Charlie was telling him otherwise? He could be with Charlie? But what about Draco? He loved Draco. At least he was almost certain he did.
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After dinner Remus shared his things with Adrianna. They talked late into the night. Plans were made to get permission from the ministry to get things underway to rescue Sirius. Remus left content with hope for the return of his mate and with getting the chance to get to know their daughter.
