I woke up early like normal and pulled on a tank top that was waiting for me. Then slipped on my shoes and headed to the come and go room or what Doddy liked to call it. When I walked in a gym was already waiting for me and Hermione was already there running. I came and joined her.
When we were done with our work out we headed back to our dorm. We showered and got ready and headed down to breakfast. I was always there before her. But I didn't have hardly as much as she did to do to get ready. I picked at a muffin as I drank my coffee. Hermione showed up as mail came.
Hex gave me the paper, I was pleased that I didn't have any mail today. Before I was ready a Gray owl landed next to me. I took the letter from it and gave it some of my muffin. Before he was gone a eagle owl showed up with a letter. I took that letter and feed it. I was almost finished with my coffee when Tricks showed up with two letters. I smiled and feed him.
Everyone smiled at those two letters. A school owl came next and gave me a letter. Finely Draco's owl came over and gave me his letter. Only one missing was Severus. I was worried he wouldn't agree. But he had time if he needed it. At less he didn't say no. We all headed to class.
At lunch a note showed up next to my plate. Was surprised and opened it.
Come to my office after dinner. SS
I put the letter away and thought about why he would want me to come. I knew I would go but I didn't know what he would want. I headed to class but I couldn't get the meeting out of my mind. Hermione made sure I eat dinner, but I was dealing with other things on my mind. When dinner was over I got up and headed down to Severus office.
I knocked and waited for him to answer. It only took a minute and Severus opened the door. He moved aside and let me walk in.
"Would you like some tea?" He asked me.
"If you change it to coffee I wouldn't say no." He nodded and headed to the back of his office. He opened a door and walked into her chambers. I followed him and shut the door behind me. I looked around and was surprised. Everything look conterable and homely. It was also very warm in here.
"Thank you." I said when he put a cup in front of me after I sat down. He nodded and filled a cup for himself also. I took a drink, I closed my eyes and enjoyed the tease. There was something rich about the coffee.
"It's Cuban," Severus told me. I nodded and took another drink then sat the cup down.
"What did you want to talk about Professor?"
"Here drop the titles please."
"If you agree to do the same?" I asked him. He took a drink and thought about it. Then nodded to me.
"Very well Harry." I smiled at him and folded my legs. "I wasn't very surprised with your offer, though I was surprised with why you sent your offer." He told me. I nodded.
"Yes I don't think I could ever explain to you how grateful I am towards you for all you have done for me. Being great full for dead won't carry long in anymore more than friendship, that even might have trouble." He nodded. "To send an offer of courtship there has to be more behind it then just being grateful for saving my life."
"That being said why did you send the offer Harry?" I smiled at him.
"First and second year I had troubles in potions because I didn't understand the underlining machine. What reacts to what, how to prepare everything and such. Then I read a few books on potions and everything now made since. Coming into third year I was pleased. Personally Potions is my favorite class, I love to cook and they are very much alike. But I came to class and my teenage hormone went into over drive. Let's just say then hated coming to class." He took another drink.
"Since third year I've been drawn to you, on a physical, emotion and interracial level. Sirius had a hay day when he found out." I shook my head.
"When did he notice?" Severus asked.
"The first night I came to the head couriers. You walked out of the kitchen all dark like with your clock flying behind you. Mrs. Wesley was trying to get me to go up stairs and I was just standing there. Both Sirius and Remus were intuned with there animals, they both smelled it pretty quickly."
"And how did they react." Severus asked me.
"Sirius first made sure I was healthy and not under any spells or potions or had any metal problems. Remus made sure I wasn't having any daddy issues. Sirius then went on laughing while Remus made sure I understood the facts of life and understood everything he could explain to me about sex." Severus face stayed clear, but his eyes told a different story.
"That wolf talked to you about sex with me?" He asked.
"No, not that Sirius stopped laughing. Just tried to explain sex to me. Not that I wasn't 15 and lived with a group of guys. You would think he would know I would already know the finer points of sex." He nodded.
"Yes I do remember many of my class mates boosting about their different catches. Leonard and Lucius were just about the worst." He shook his head. I heard that name before. "Harry?" Severus said looking at me.
"I've heard that name before?" I said thinking about it.
"I can't say I'm not surprised. Leonard is my cousin. He lives in France though." Severus told me. Then it clicked.
"Narcissi beloved." Severus nodded. "I should have made the connection with you with him being a Price."
"There isn't many of us, but I do go by my father's surname. We don't get along very well and he didn't want any part in the war. Right after school he moved to France and owns his own café. He was never good in potions, but he matches his cooking skills to my potion skills." I nodded. "He's been in love with Narcissi since we were all in school. Now they have the chance."
"Andy had to help Narcissi while we met. She was very happy with the turn of events. Leon this and Leon that. She reminded me of a fourth year girl with a crush." Severus to my surprise laughed.
"Cissi can surprise anyone. She's very flighty." I took a drink, I didn't know what to say to that. "Harry what would the dog and wolf say about this." I looked at him. I read his face and was surprised.
"Severus did you not know that Sirius and Remus are alive." He blinked at me. "Remus was hurt at the battle but nothing too bad. Sirius never went throw the vial. Dumbledore port keyed him out before he fall throw. He's been locked up in Dumbledore's house since. After the Battle Albert got a letter about his brother's house. No one knew about it and he went to check it out. He got one hell of a surprise let me tell you. They also left the chose up to me and would live with it."
"Why am I not surprised, that is something Dumbledore would do."
"That is just one of the issues I have with the man. There are many more and more each day I'm finding. But that's neither here nor there. My offer was true Severus with true feelings behind it." He nodded.
"There are many things I wish to clear up before I give my answer though." I nodded to him.
"I understand." We refilled our cups, he leaned back and looked at me.
"The orb was impressive, where did you come across it?" He asked me. I smirked and took a drink.
"I have a few in my vault. I had six, but one is broke and now one is yours. Along with them were a few books on them. They are how I knew how to charm the orb. The pendent is the same also. It hasn't been warn since before the three brothers." He nodded.
"I wouldn't be against learning more about that piece. Thank you for both." I nodded to him. "Your offering me the Perevll title?" He asked me.
"I believed you would find that title the most worthwhile. You also would be able to handle the darker past. Along with appreciate the history of the family. Weather it is about potions or all aspect of casting and magic they did." His eyes changed.
"And what would you like in return?" He asked me.
"Severus I didn't ask to court you with the thought that I could bond with you and put you away somewhere so I wouldn't have to deal with you. Yes we have a past, but I would like to get past that and build on whatever we find that we could build off. I want a partner that will stand with me and be my partner. Yes I would also like love and a family and live happy ever after. But to get there, you have to work for it. It's not just going to happen. I also know that it might not ever happen. But I hope with time it might." I told him. He thought about it.
"Did you know your mother named you father my grandfather?" He asked me. I nodded to him.
"I do, she wrote it in one of her journals. She wanted to show you she forgave you weather or not she could tell you in person." He looked at the fire and took in what I said. I gave him time and took a drink of my coffee. Before we were ready the fire turned green and Lucius Malfoy walked out not looking to good. Severus sat up at once.
"Luc what's wrong." He just fall into the chair next to the couch.
"This is madness Sev I tell you madness." Severus got up and filled up a glass and gave it to Lucius. Lucius nodded and took downed the glass. "Owls have been coming all day. Dealing with them on top of Cissi is driving me crazy. Then Leno showed up for dinner. I swear they almost had sex at the table. Then when I finely retired to my study to get some peace I started getting fire calls."
"So you ran away and came here to hid?" Severus asked him.
"I did not ran away and I am not hiding." Lucius said with a pout. I smirked and leaned back. He got up and refilled his glass, then leaned against the mantel.
"Oh silly of me, that is far unbecoming of a Malfoy. So Lucius what is this visit for?" Severus noticed my smirk and raised his eye brow.
"I did come for a reason Sev, not just to get away from the manor." He turned around and was surprised to see me. "Hello Lord Potter." He said trying to act as cold as he did in public.
"Good evening Lord Malfoy, I feel I should offer up my apology or at less gave you a heads up. Narcissi seemed very pleased when she left me Sunday." He nodded.
"It's been building for many years. There are just some things that I should be able to live without seeing. One being that. Have I interrupted something?" He asked, but was looking at Severus.
"Yes, but I'm sure it can wait. What did you want to talk to me about Lucius." Lucius looked at me, then sat back down and let out a breath.
"How is Draco." He asked.
"Faring well it seems everyone is moving past the war and many are just forgetting it ever happened. He was upset at dinner for some reason but I'm sure it will fix itself." Lucius nodded.
"He was not pleased with me for not telling him beforehand about this law."
"Many aren't impressed with this law Lucius, it's being rushed and taking matters out of our hands. I can't believe either of you would vote and agree to such a thing." He told us.
"Neither of us did. IWC made the law. We pushed it to the new year and a year for the first child and ten years for the second. We also made it so we did have some choice. I believe Russia is matching pairs up." Severus made a face.
"The states have until St, Vientiane's day. But they have to have three children. The first in a year, the second in two years and the third in three years. We also pushed limit at 50 years not a 100." Lucius told him.
"Why is IWC involved now." Severus asked and looked at Lucius. Lucius didn't have an answer.
"They haven't been because Dumbledore pushed them to keep in the shadows. The magical world is in ruins and it needs to be cleaned up and the mistakes fixed. Many things are changing with these laws that were pasted." Severus looked my face over. I took a drink.
"This is the first time since I took over my family seat that they have ever been involved. With one grouping of laws they have done more for the magical world then anyone would or could ever do. They also have done everything all the pure bloods that joined Riddle wanted. Equal rights for magical beings, bring half blood or muggle born into the magical world. Pushed out the muggle rights. They are also making it so we are advancing our blood lines." Lucius said but I think he was talking to himself.
"Also bring back forgotten blood lines." I told him.
"Yes this blood testing was very smart. Some of the families that were found have been forgotten for some time. It's not surprising that some of the muggle born were from lost families." He said, then blinked and looked at me. He was surprised I was there. "Though in your case I'm sure you don't fully agree with these laws. Finding two mates will be hard will it not." Severus raised his eye brow at me.
"I wasn't pleased with that aspect of the law but I understood it. I almost hit Sirius when I didn't agree to take back the lordship." Lucius nodded. "But I have to find more than just two. I was also pleased that most the families that gifted me there accounts, there title was pasted back to their families. I would be pulling my hair out if I had to match all of them."
"What are you going on about?" Severus asked me.
"There were a lot of people who in their wills left me there accounts or they left the chosen one there accounts. I couldn't give back what they left me, but I could bypass there titles. The last time I spoke with the goblins only 7 family title weren't claimed. 4 are because of age. The rest are being looked at, at a wider range, muggle and out of the country."
"How many titles do you have?" Lucius asked me.
"7." They both blinked at me.
"Two throw my mother, one from concurring Riddle as an infant and the rest from my father and his family.
"7?" Lucius and Severus asked. I nodded to him.
"Just how many people are you courting Potter?" Lucius asked me.
"7. I had a mouth to think about who I wanted and who would be approved of my each title. My account manager helped also. Each person also has something that I want in a partner. Though having to share is the down fall."
"That Wesley bit isn't one is she?" Severus asked me. I shook my head.
"She has the wrong parts." He seemed pleased with my answer.
"What about that muggle born friend of yours?" Lucius asked me.
"Still wrong part. She is also my sister now. Before the war she sent them away for their safety. When she met up with them again it wasn't a happy ruin." Lucius nodded in understanding. "By doing so she now is to the right standers for who she likes. They both seem very pleased with each other."
"Well you have your hands full, there aren't many people who would put up with what you need to do to please these laws."
"You would be surprised what someone would over look Lord Malfoy. With the right state of mind this problem doesn't have to be one. Also with some of the family names if they weren't removed from most lists I would be bearded in requests. Like I said I had a mouth to think about what I wanted."
"You really think for the right price someone will overlook that there husband has 6 other husbands?" Lucius asked me.
"Not for the right price, I don't see myself buying a husband. To be honest none of my past has a part in my courting or my chose. If I wanted to buy a husband Lord Malfoy I would have made my titles public. Only the goblins, Kingsly and IWC know my titles. We'll out of who matters. Like I said I want a partner, a full partner and everything that involves said partner. That is what will allow them to see past 6 others, but I do have hope they would get along and be able to stand aside each other. I did think about that in my chose." Lucius was surprised. Severus was pleased with my answer.
"Luc what did you need. You never did say." Severus asked him.
"Oh right I wanted to know if you could clear something up for me. But I'm sure I've taken up to much of your time." He nodded to us and left. I smirked and finished off my coffee.
"You sent a courtship to Lucius Malfoy Harry?" Severus asked me. I nodded.
"The ring his was wear is what I sent him. It was part of the family that I am courting him from." Severus Raised his eye brow. "La Fay." He blinked a few times. Then laughed softly.
"Took out your biggest guns I see. I don't want to seem like I'm prying Harry but if you are open to answering would you tell me who else you are courting?" He asked me. I nodded.
"Lucius for La Fay, You for Peverll, Draco for Slytherin, Leo Hillgate for Ravenclaw, George Wesley for Grifendor, Theo Nott for Black and Fred Wesley for Potter." He leaned back and thought about it. Then nodded.
"They all seen to have something in common back at the same time they are all different. Even with the red head devils I agree to you choices. I believe this is what you have been waiting for." He said and handed me a letter.
"Are you sure Severus, if you agree I won't stop till I have gotten what I want." He raised his eye brow.
"And what Harry do you want." He asked me.
"You." He smirked.
"Then you have your work cut out for you. Even more so then Lucius I believe. After this term I'm free of this place and I expect to finely be able to live my life." He smiled at him and put the letter away.
"You only have to ask Severus and I will make it happen." I got up, he followed my lead and smirked.
"I'm sure to remember that." I leaned in and kissed his check.
"I wouldn't expect anything less. Good night Severus."
"Good night Harry. Don't wait too long before telling Lucius." I nodded and left feeling much better and much more relived. I head my dorm and sat down on my bed. I pulled out the letters and put them in order. Then started reading them.
Leo sent his thanks and how much he loved his gift and his agreement to court. The twins asked me what took so long, thanked me agreed. Then wanted to know who they had to share with. Theo was surprised with my offer. He made sure I knew he wasn't in school and was taking care of his family. But agreed to my office. Draco yelled at me for the egg, then thanked me for the dragon and agreed with offering me up the same as I did to him. Severus to my surprise was open with his feelings and agreed. He thanked me for the gift and allowing him to know that I meant my words. Lucius was more held back but agreed to the courting. He held himself in his words as he was protecting himself form hurt. But thanked me for the gift.
I put them in my night stand and changed. I would sent the next set of latter's soon. I got into bed and fall asleep. Though sleep didn't last long when someone shook my shoulder. I cracked an eye open and saw the out line of someone. I rubbed my eyes and saw Draco.
"What's wrong dragon." I asked softly.
"Move over." I looked his face over and saw he was upset. I moved over and he moved onto the bed and laid down next to me. I put my arm around him and rubbed his arm.
"Better?" I asked him. He nodded and pulled his blankets higher. I kissed the back of his head and fall back to sleep after I was sure he was asleep.