A summer breeze weaved through the green leaves and flowers of Slytherin Manor. The same soft breeze flitted across Marcus's hair loosening a few strands of his long black hair. Marcus lifted a hand to brush the hair back when Harry brushed it back for him and tucking it behind his ear with a gentle smile.
Marcus stared at Harry as Harry withdrew his hand continued on with their conversation.
"And that is how Fenir tricked Severus into thinking the flowers were real," Harry said his smile turning into a smirk.
"You seem to care quite a bit about Fenir," Marcus replied rather stonily. For the past twenty minutes that's all Harry has talked about other than pointing out crucial parts on Marcus's tour.
"Yeah, he is like the uncle that parents hates since he is like child himself. We have played many pranks and tricks on Lucius and Severus as well as Death Eaters. So far one of best prank has been when we were able curse Dumbleshit's wardrobe black with skulls for a week," Harry replied with dreamily smile, "but you don't need to worry Kitten, he is only family and I have no interest in him like that."
Marcus nodded but couldn't help but feel relieved. He was starting to feel that Harry was another mate and didn't want others to have him, but then again he already had a mate once before. Was she not his real mate? Is Harry his real mate?
Harry noticed the tenseness left Marcus's shoulders and decided to tell him a little more, "You know that you are the only one I am interested in, right Kitten? No one but you has ever caught my attention."
"And you are telling me this why?" Marcus asked blandly while he was stunned on the inside. Maybe they were mates if Harry was only attracted to him.
Harry smiled a cocky smile and said, "Just didn't want you getting jealous over someone."
"I wasn't jealous, rest assured," Marcus replied frostily. Marcus paused. Did he just do that? He's ruining his chances with a future mate. Marcus was panicking on the inside even though his face was still blank.
"My apologies Harry, that was rather rude," Marcus back at his bland tone. He wanted to show Harry good emotions not bad ones.
"No need Kitten, it was good to hear and see something besides blank," Harry replied grabbing Marcus's hand, "Come on it must be close to dinner time."
"Why am I attending?" Marcus asked a hint of curiosity creeping into his voice.
Harry smiled and said, "Well one I don't want let you out of my sight yet and two so you can meet more of the dark side sort to speak."
"I don't require watching," Marcus replied once again frostily. Why was he getting so work up over this? Should he happy that his angel wanted more time with him?
"I know, but I want your company since I need to sleep and will be without your charming personality," Harry smirked.
Marcus's eyes narrowed just a fraction and retorted, "Are you implying with sarcastic wit that you think my personality needs changing?"
"Not changing just showing emotion Kitten," Harry teased, "I love seeing your claws, but I would rather see you purr," Harry whispered the last part into Marcus's ear and licked the shell.
Marcus froze and his eyes widen then Harry was pulling him back towards the manor by his hand.
Harry stopped right before two large doors and released Marcus's hand. He straightened his clothes and tried to smooth his hair down before smoothing out Marcus's clothes. Giving Marcus a wink, Harry opened the doors and walked through expecting Marcus to follow.
Marcus did follow Harry and noticed that there were only two seats available and both were on the right hand side of Lord Voldemort. So naturally Harry took the seat closest to his father and Marcus took the other seat where the black haired man from the office was seated next to him. Looking around he noticed the stiff blond from the office was across from Harry and Fenir was across from himself. There were others but Marcus only focused on those that had been in the office. He noticed as they began eating that the two stiff men and Fenir wore a band on their wrists just like Voldemort. He wondered if they have a significant meaning since the colors of the bands correlated with the one that his angel wore.
As the dinner progressed Marcus had finally been introduced to Lucius Malfoy and Severus Snape. He had been talking to Lucius about Vampire laws and government when he realized that not once has his angel touched him nor teased him. While thankful for it, Marcus couldn't help but feel a little lonely. That maybe his angel only wanted him in secret, that he was embarrassed to have Marcus as mate? Was he reading the whole situation wrong? Maybe they aren't mates. Just when his thoughts were about to overwhelm him with sadness and despair, he felt his devil's hand on his thigh rubbing soft circles and had a calming effect on him and his thoughts quieted and he thought nothing else just focusing on his palm that rested on his thigh while he continued to talk to Lucius about politics.
Harry had been talking to his father about some upcoming pranks that he wanted to test out on the 'light' side when he felt Marcus stiffen and become even tenser than he normal was. Frowning Harry discreetly laid his hand on his mate's leg hoping to calm whatever Marcus was thinking.
"I don't see why not Harrison as long as Fenir is with you it shouldn't be a problem," his father said.
Turning his attention back to his dad, Harry said, "I was also thinking maybe I should take Draco and the twins as well. Since it was partially their idea."
"And you just refined it and made it possible. Like I said,I don't see why not. It would be good to show the public that the Potters and the Malfoys are still on good terms. I've kept you busy with recruiting that you haven't had a chance to be a young adult lately."
"No worries father, Fenir and I have been spending my youth terrorizing your followers and Sev," Harry replied with a cheeky grin.
"How did Marcus find his room?" Voldemort asked switching topics.
"He found it to his liking," Harry answered casually tearing off a piece of bread to eat.
"Meaning you did either something Gryffindor and left him in a stupor or something Hufflepuff and he immediately had to run to the bathroom?" Voldemort taunted.
Ears bright red, Harry swallowed his food replying, "It could have been more Slythindor."
Fenir noticed his pups embarrassment and called him out on it, "Pup never knew you could do house colors! Can you do Slytherin colors?"
Ears still red, Harry turned to his uncle and calmly remarked, "Is that your forte? With all of the silver in your hair?"
"What? I don't have silver in my hair! Take it back pup," Fenir playfully growled.
"No can do besides it makes look distinguished," Harry soothed before adding, "Like a grandpa."
Fenir smirked liking the comment until the last part, "Grandpa? GRANDPA? I'll show you grandpa you little shit!" Fenir roared standing up to chase Harry who was already out of his seat dashing down the hallways.
Marcus was staring at the slowly closing doors watching his devilish angel laughing as he ran down the hallways taunting the wolf.
"Forgive me Lord Voldemort but have you not taught your son to not patronize wolves?" Marcus asked deadpanned.
"Many times. I have a feeling that Harry will be appearing near the top of chandelier in a moment and a few minutes later Fenir will be back," Voldemort said with a fond if not exasperated tone. Standing was the signal that dinner was over. While the others left Lucius and Severus stayed behind with Marcus and Voldemort although they moved out of the way and waited for Harry to appear.
Like clock-work Harry in a gust of wind appeared on to top of the chandelier.
"Five," Voldemort started the count down.
"Four…" they heard a loud roar.
"Three…" they could hear heavy footsteps echoing down the hall.
"Two…" the footsteps were louder.
"One," and the door banged open and Fenir burst into the room looking around and saw Severus discreetly point upward. Looking upward Fenir saw his pup standing on the chandelier grinning down at him and Fenir huffed.
Pointing a finger at Harry, Fenir shouted, "That's cheating Harry! And you know it!"
"I don't know what you mean Grandpa Fen," Harry smirked and hopped to the other chandelier.
"AGH! Stop calling me Grandpa or your work out tomorrow will be twice as hard!" Fenir threatened waving a finger.
"Fine, fine Uncle Fen you still are a wild stallion that preys upon young men and women alike with your prowess in bed. Please take pity upon us mere mortals," Harry cried kneeling on the chandelier.
"Harrison," Voldemort called out.
"Beside my handsome charismatic father," Harry started again.
"Ahem," Lucius cleared his throat.
"as well as my refined beautiful uncle Lucius," Harry finished stepping off of the chandelier. Marcus began to panic seeing Harry step off the light fixture, but no one else was worried so he stayed where he was and was amazed to see Harry floating down.
Marcus's heard Voldemort mutter softly, "He has elemental powers, this is normal."
Marcus did know if something had shown on his face or if Voldemort knew what he was thinking but was grateful for that bit of information.
"Please my prolific and knowledge Uncle Fen will you spare a few minor details so that Uncle Sev and I could become such charmers as well? I don't know about Uncle Sev but I want to charm a certain mate and my inferior ways are no match!" Harry cried out hanging onto Fenir's shoulder, back of his hand to his forehead.
Fenir, if he could look anymore smug would be preening and acting very cat-like.
"Perhaps later pup, but your workout will be easy tomorrow. I have a previous engagement I need to go see," Fenir responded shrugging Harry off and with an extra bounce in his step left the room in search of some young warm body.
Voldemort shook his head and said, "Harrison you have stoked his ego so much that more than one admirer will be leaving tomorrow."
"Exactly he will be so worn out that he will be sleeping past noon and therefore my workout will consist of what I want," Harry answered smugly.
Lucius and Severus stared at Harry like they just discovered something.
"How Slytherin nephew, you have been doing this since the beginning haven't you?" Lucius asked.
"I don't know what you are implying dear uncle, but I am in dire need of sleep," Harry remarked, "Marcus would you like me to escort you back to your chambers or would you like to stay with the night owls?"
Marcus looked at his devil and his devil's family and decided on following Harry.
"I will accompany you, as I still need to unpack and would like freshen up, excuse me," Marcus said to the other three as Marcus moved near to Harry.
"Good night, Uncle Lucius, Uncle Severus and Father," Harry waved and with Marcus by his side working their way back to their chambers.
"Harry has all of our weaknesses figured out and he knows exactly how to flatter us, doesn't he my lord?" Severus ask watching the boy he has come to view as an actually nephew walk out with a vampire.
"From the beginning Severus," Voldemort smiled remembering when Harry had successfully manipulated him into letting Harry have chocolate ice cream well after midnight.
"So kitten what do you think of dinner?" Harry asked when they were well out of ear shot of the others.
"It was pleasant," Marcus answered keeping his eyes forward so as not to look at his devil's wild hair. His fingers were itching to run through it.
"Why were you soon tense during a part of dinner?" Harry questioned, his voice filled with concern.
"N-nothing," Marcus replied. Hoping Harry would not question it.
Harry could tell something was up but he did not want to push his mate so he dropped the subject. They walked in silence to Marcus's room where Harry stopped right in front of the door and said, "See the green door next to yours? That is the door to my room. Our bathrooms are connected, so if you need me please don't hesitate to come get me. You are always welcome in my room kitten. Even if you get lonely please feel free to visit. Can't guarantee that I'll be wake though."
"I will be fine Harry, thank you for the consideration though," Marcus stated with a just a barest hint of some emotion.
Harry smiled and lifted a hand to Marcus's face leaning forward Harry placed a chaste kiss on Marcus's lips before whispering, "Goodnight," and walking towards his door. With a final wave Harry disappeared into his room leaving Marcus to stare at the empty spot before entering his own room.
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