Summary:

Pairings: Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy. Remus Lupin/Severus Snape. Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley

Warnings: Weasley Bashing/Dumbledore Bashing/Hermione Bashing/Alternate Universe/Magical inheritance/Mpreg/Veela Harry/Sub Harry/Veela Draco/Dom Draco/Magically Strong Harry/Male Slash/Fluff/Romance/Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence.

This story will have lemon in it.

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All the rights go to J.K. Rowling. I wish I could claim them but I cannot sadly.

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Chapter Eight-Neville Longbottom & Lady Hogwarts

Neville Longbottom or better known to his friends as Nev walk the halls of Hogwarts thinking about the changes in his life. Since he started Hogwarts a month ago, Neville realizes there are times that Hogwarts herself will speak and comforts him like a mother does a child. As he walks the quiet halls of the school, Hogwarts herself shields him from the eyes of Professors, students and Ms. Norris patrolling the halls after curfew. Since the night of his inheritance, Neville has improved from what he was to what he now allows others to see. In his first year, he was shy, chubby, clumsy, with low self-esteem, and afraid to speak his mind. As the years passed, he developed a backbone, one day he went from being a bully magnet to being ignored. That suited him just fine. The only person that knows the real he is his little brother Harry. Neville smiles when he thinks of how close they have gotten. Their life intertwined since their birth, from different parents but had similar up brings.

In the beginning, Neville doubted the sorting hat for placing him in Gryffindor. Growing up with his grandmother was definitely no picnic. Agusta constantly comparison between Neville and his dad. Although Neville had house elf's and was not made to do his own chores, he grew up without love and affection. Harry and Neville connected on the things they have in common. They both lost their parents when they were babies. Granted his parents are alive in the flesh. But, their minds are dead; no amount of magic or medicine will bring them back. There are expectations placed on their lives, Harry to vanquish Voldemort and Neville to be an extraordinary wizard and Auror like his father. The last name and bloodline of Longbottom produces greatness that makes a difference in the wizarding world. Neville's grandmother makes no bones drilling that in his head whenever she is home.

In the beginning Harry was like a brother to him since their first year they made a connection. Now he is his brother in blood. After Harry saved his life in the first year. Harry always stuck by him and encouraged him when everyone else would put him down. It was in the second year when Harry and Neville really got close. Neville cannot explain how or when it happened, but they did not flaunt their friendship especially around Ron, Ginny and Hermione who seemed to protest each time Harry made a new friend. But through it all Harry and Neville was always there for each other. It was no question when Harry went to the Ministry that Neville would not go with him. Sirius had meant the world to Harry.

Neville will never forget how broken Harry was after Sirius death. Ron and Hermione comforted him physically. But they ignored his broken heart. Neville understood what it felt like to lose a loved one. His parents do not know he exists, Neville pulls out the picture he always carries with him from his pocket and looks down at it. It is a photograph of his mother and father holding him when he was just a baby. The smile on their face says it all, and they loved him. The images in the pictures moves and Frank Longbottom cups his wife's face and place a gentle kiss to her lips. He then bends down and kiss a baby Neville on his chubby cheeks. The family looks happy and content. Too bad that happiness was broken the night the Lestrange attacked and tortured Neville's parents with the cruciatus curse. Neville's parents are a shell of what they use to be relying on the help of others to do everything for them and worst of all they have no idea who Neville is. The vacant and lost look in his parent's eyes breaks Neville's heart each time he visits with them. In a sense to Neville his parents are dead.

That is the major factor that brought Harry and Neville together. Two orphans were born hours apart in a world that expects so much from them but gives back so little. As Neville and Harry's friendship grew so did his courage to step out and speak up for himself. He still seek out the approval from his grandmother. That was until he turned seventeen this summer. Neville and Agusta argued before his birthday. And it was always about the same thing. She wanted him to enroll in the Auror academy and become an Auror like his parents. He wanted to stay at Hogwarts, to apprentice with Professor Sprout. Neville wants to acquire his Mastery in Herbology. And like Harry teach at Hogwarts, as the heir Neville cannot see himself leaving the Castle unless it is to take a holiday. Neville could not take it anymore and blow up at Agusta. His grandmother did not understand his fascination with plants. The many times Neville would try and talk with Agusta why he finds Herbology so fascinating she would ignore him or changed the subject. Agusta would belittle his efforts to study plant life, would degrade him on his weight and looks. She would constantly tell him that becoming an Auror would improve his standing in society. It is the reason Neville never revealed to Agusta he can hear and communicate with plants. The comparison to his father is more than enough.

"I am not my mother and father Gran… I will never be." Neville remembers shouting at Agusta during their last argument.

"Your father would be ashamed of the way you speak to me. You are right you are not your father. He was better than you. All you do is talk to your plants. You are mediocre in looks, and no woman will want to marry you. You are worthless and do not deserve to carry the name Longbottom or be the Heir." She yelled back at him.

Neville did not want to say something that could already injure the already fragile relationship. At the time, she was the only living family he had left. It was then Neville told her that maybe it was time for her to go on holiday. After his birthday, she would not be needed nor will she be living at the Manor with him. Agusta left a week before Neville's birthday without as much as a goodbye. Neville should have felt heartbroken at the time. But thinking about it now he is happy to have aAgusta out of his life. Neville does not wish any ill will towards his grandmother, he hopes that she continues to live her life by her rules and stay away from his.

It was the argument with Agusta Harry asked to stay with him for the rest of the summer. He eagerly agreed. The night before his birthday he felt weird he could not describe it. He knew that he would get a magical boost. But, what he got was so much more. Who would have thought he is one of the founder's descendant and now a Hogwarts heir along with a creature inheritance. Being from a pureblood family Neville grew up with the knowledge that there was a possibility of receiving a strong magical power boost once he reached seventeen.

Neville was not expecting to become an Elf, with pointy ears, long straight flowing hair, and flawless skin. In one night, Neville went from having baby fat to having a six and broad shoulders. Neville could not believe it was him staring back at himself when he woke up many hours later. The aspect that he also has a mate or mates out there somewhere shocked him. Neville has no sex or gender preferences; love is love. He thinks to himself. It is also the reason Neville was unfazed when Harry told him he prefers and hopes his mate is a man and not a woman. Neville chuckles when he recalls the boyhood crush he once had on Luna, but the more he got to know her, the more he saw her as a friend or better yet a little sister.

Neville silently continues to walk the halls taking in the beauty of Hogwarts. He has no destination in mind. His life has changed in so many ways Neville is just trying to accept them by taking one step at a time. Protecting Hogwarts has become imperative to him. He no longer looks at it have a school but as his home. Neville knows that Harry feels the same as he does. It came as a shock to Neville when the Castle begins to shake the minute he turns the corner. To break his fall, Neville grabs on to the first thing in front of him. Instead, he is pushed backward, and he hits his head on the stairs close to him.

Neville put his hand on his head and checks for blood in the spot he hit. Nevilles close his eyes and shakes his head as he tries to clear the stars from his eyes. He winces at his stupidity because shaking his head only aggravated the onset of a headache that he is starting to get. Neville opens his eyes to realize someone lying on top of him. Slowly Neville moves his eyes up from sweet, succulent lips to see who is on top of him when his eyes connect with the most beautiful creature he has ever seen. Eyes made of pools of milk chocolate a man could drown in. Neither said anything to each other as they continue to stare into each other's eyes.

It can only happen to me, my mate would literally fall into my arms when I least expect it.

"Two with the power to vanquish the Dark Lords approaches…. Born as the seventh month dies ...They will be equals, Brothers in arms and blood…they shall vanquish the snake and the false Lord of the light, they will have power the Dark Lords knows not ...they will fight and conquer… They will rebuild their home…. Neutral and Light shall prevail…. Two with the power to vanquish the Dark Lords will be born as the seventh month dies..."

"They must know the truth, my Guardian. They must know about the Headmaster and the false prophecy," says the serene voice. "The time is near, and they will be needed my faithful Guardian."

"I will tell them, My Lady, your Heirs will know the truth. But first they need to join with their mates. Together the brothers will be strongest." Replies Luna.

"I cannot hold the Headmaster back much longer. He is starting to get suspicious of young Harry. I see him watching the bond between the brothers grow. He knows that young Harry has begun to mistrust him, and his old companions. Our time his running short." Lady Hogwarts is worried for her Heirs and the danger that coming for both. They will need their mates to ground them. She hopes they find them in time. "The bonding process needs to start soon. I fear the worst if it does not happen in time."

Luna smiles and looks at the glowing figure in front of her. "It has already begun."

Lady Hogwarts sighed, "Why do they hesitate. Human is such complex creatures."

"They fear rejection My Lady it is human nature. If they are rejected not only will their hearts break. It could also mean their deaths."

Anger boils in Lady Hogwarts, a swirl of wind surround the Being at the thought of her Heirs dying. Her silver white hair seemed to take on the form of a raging fire. Her silver eyes glowed with anger. "I have not been able to protect my Heirs the way I should, but from this day forth I…WILL…DESTROY…. ANY…WHO DARES…TO…HARM…THEM!" The Castle begins to shake, with her anger.

Luna understands the Castles anger. For years, she had to sit by and watch her Heirs be abused and could not interfere until they received their inheritances. Everyone see Luna as crazy or loony as they like to call her. But, just like a well bred Slytherin, who wears the perfect mask. Her mask is of a separate caliber. "My Lady, do not upset yourself. They are protected, by myself, and the two other you have hidden in secret to watch over them. We will not fail you, my Lady."

Lady Hogwarts calmed, and the Castle settles. "I must go. There are things I must prepare." Luna bows her head in respect. And, Lady Hogwarts disappears. Luna walks out of the Room of Requirements and goes to her chambers that host her lovers. Her lovers are nestled together, most would find their relationship disgusting, but Luna accepts that the two men love each other as much as they love her. Yes, it is different because they are related in blood, but love comes in many diverse forms. If only other can see how beautiful they are, the way the love and care for each other, no one will think they are disgusting. Luna changes out of her clothes then climb on the bed with her lovers. Sensing her presence they separate giving her room to lie between them.

"Everything alright?" one asks as he glides his finger up her body and cups her breast.

"Yes," she gasps then licks her lips.

What's got Lady Hogwarts upset?" asks the other as he nuzzles her neck.

Luna sighed as gives him access, as she feels the tip of his tongue grazing her neck. "She is ready for the bonding process to begin. And, she wants to exact her revenge on those who have hurt her Heirs."

"So are we," They reply together. Luna decides to change the subject, with two naked and sexy redheads in her bed, talking is the last thing Luna wants to do.

The next morning the Great Hall is abuzz about the castle shaking. Those who were awake last night gossiped about the Castle shaking. Some speculated that He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named tried to enter Hogwarts and the shields surrounding it stopped him and his forces. To stop the worry, the Headmaster stands on the podium to get everyone attention.

He clears his throat " Sonorus." He says. "Last night, there was an explosion in the Castle. The Professors and I have investigated the surrounding areas of the Castle. Mr. Filch has deduced that it was a prank played by students who used products from Weasley Wizard Wheezes. There is no damage done to the Castle. On that note products from Weasley Wizard Wheezes are banned from school property. If any student is seen with one of their products will have detention with their heads of house. Enjoy your breakfast." Dumbledore finishes then ends the sonorous and walk back to his seat.

Students in the Great Hall goes back to their previous conversations. No one notices the smirk on Luna's face. She knows her lovers had set up fake bombs in certain areas of the Castle, after a very cosmic night. Even you, my Lady we will protect.

Three days later

My mate is here. Draco sits in his Transfigurations class scenting the air. Draco catches the sweet scent of his mate and knows he is very close. It is a mixture of strawberries and vanilla with a hint of lavender. Evan must not be blocking his scent as he was before. Draco looks around the classroom to see if he can figure out who is mate is, and no one resembles the man he had in his arms last night. Draco now has a name to call his mate the next time he pleasures himself with the memories of the way Evan's lips tastes.

Draco notices Potter and Longbottom sitting together their heads was bowed as if in a deep conversation. But as with the beginning of the year he pays Potter no attention. To appease his father Draco sent home the weekly reports as requested, but other than that he did not care what Potter does. Draco has been too focused trying to find his mate. Draco is happy that Evan did not reject him but realize that his mate is afraid of Draco knowing his identity. It has only been a couple of days, and Draco is trying his best not to lose his mind.

Draco moves his gaze from the two and scans the rest of the classroom, but nothing one out of the ordinary jumps out at him. The Weasley and Granger sit opposite to Potter and Longbottom. Draco knows that some sort of an argument happened between the schools golden trio but again did not concern himself with the rumors.

Before class begins Draco sees an owl he did not recognize enters the room and heads straight for him. She is a black and gray spotted owl. The owl lands on the desk in front of him and within her beak is a letter. Draco takes the letter from her, and he pets her making apologies for not having any treats to give her. She nips at his fingers drawing a few drops of his blood without hurting him. Then flys out of the classroom. How odd? Ponders Draco.

Draco looks at the letter in his hand; the handwriting did not look familiar. He is confused as to why he received a letter in the middle of the day and also during class. He knows it was not from his parents; she was not one of the family owls. His curiosity gets the better of him, and he opens the letter and starts to read….

My Dominant,

I know what I am about to ask of you is hard. I want to do nothing more than to give myself freely to you without fear of rejection. My life is not easy. I hide who I am from you and others to protect myself to protect my heart. I have been hurt too many times by those I have trusted; if you reject me, it will break me in the worst way.

From what I observed my Dominant you, and I was brought up in entirely different worlds. Yes, we are destined to be with each. We know nothing of significance about each other. I propose that we try to get to know each other before we meet face to face. I will miss your kisses and your touch. I cannot stop thinking about how safe I feel in your arms. But I want more for us. I want us to be able to talk with each other and not let sex be the only thing we have in common.

Please think about it, my Dominant. To respond this letter, whisper Athena's name and she will come to you. She will find me when I am alone and deliver it to me. You will not be able to track her back to me. So please do not try to put a tracking charm on her.

I await your response.

Yours truly,
Evan

Draco scans the classroom to see if anyone is watching him. No one is acting suspiciously to him. He folds the letter and put it in the front pocket above his heart. He will re-read it later and send his response to his mate. It seems Evan is more cunning than he thought, he apparently realized Draco would have tried to put a tracking charm on his owl. Maybe in his response to Evan he will ask certain questions would give him clues as to who is mate is. And why the hell did Athena take drops of my blood. Draco smiles, Soon, my little mate, I will find out who you are, and there will be no more running.

"Who is it from Dray?" Pansy asks getting his attention.

He turns to look at her, "it is from the father," Draco tells her. As much as he cares for Pansy telling her about the trouble he has with his mate is not a brilliant idea. One he will never hear the end of it. And two he wanted to figure out who is mate is on his own. "Father is reminding me of duties, and that's all."

Harry watches Draco's face go from confusion, then surprise as he reads the letter he sent. He battled with himself on whether to send it or not but in the end gave in. He needed to start somewhere. Harry wishes his mating could be as easy as Neville's. Neville and his mate have not bonded yet but have decided to take things slow. Neville is ecstatic his mate literally fell into his arms a couple of nights ago. Harry is happy for his brother. Harry also explained to Neville about his dilemma and who his mate is.

After, Neville laughed his arse off; he sat down and helped Harry with the best way to show himself to his without Draco knowing who he really is. He hopes Draco responds soon because the wait will be excruciating.