Disclaimer: see previous chapter.

Authors Note- So this is the chapter you have all been waiting for. (dramatic music)

I promise all the details of what he is will come with the next handful of chapters, I didn't want to mush all of them into this chapter, so all the juicy descriptions on what he can do and all that will be next. Hope you enjoy this.

Chapter 8

"So Harry, why didn't you tell us you were part Veela?"

I gaped at them. "uh, because I'm not?"

George crinkled his brow. "Then what are you?"

I looked at there expectant faces.

"I'm a…well…I don't really know what I am…" I said sheepishly. I ran a hand through my hair nervously. "I just sort of woke up like this."

"Well he's an Elemental like his Ma was that much is obvious." Cassius said as he came out from behind the counter carrying a large box. "Ere' you are Mr. Potter, just what you asked for."

I stared at him dumbly, "What…what do you mean like my Mom was?"

Cassius gave me an odd look. "Didn't no one ever tell you your Ma was an Earthen Elemental? How do you think she was as good at Potions as she was?"

Cassius walked back behind the counter shaking his head.

I glanced at Severus, whose face was hidden behind a steely mask, but I could tell he was as stunned by the news as I was.

"Come along Mr. Potter, we have much more to get done today." Severus' cold voice rang out gently through the store.

I nodded mutely. "Bye Fred, George. It was good seeing you again."

I quickly walked out of the suddenly suffocating Apothecary, so I missed the worried glances of my friends. I could feel Severus following me, but I couldn't look back. I just needed to calm down. I walked passed the staring pedestrians that milled through the streets. I was almost at a run as I made my way to the shrieking shack.

I felt my body calming as I left the town and entered the deserted trees that surrounded the shack. I fell clumsily to the ground and leaned against an ancient Yew tree, trying to catch my breath. I could feel Severus behind me, but didn't open my eyes. silent tears streaming down my cheeks. I could feel his body next to mine, and he wrapped his arms around me.

I fought against the lump in my throat, and let my body fall against his. Needing the comfort only he could give.

"Why?" I asked in despair. "Why does this only happen to me? and why didn't Dumbledore ever tell me?"

Severus didn't answer, instead only tightening his arms around me.

I shuddered as I felt his breath against my ear.

"Severus…I'm sorry…"

"Why are you sorry? You didn't do anything."

I took a deep breath of his unique sent. "I ran away again."

Severus chuckled, and the vibrations from it traveled through my body. "Silly boy, if I thought you were a burden to me, I never would have followed you."

I nodded. "Sev?" I asked hesitantly.

"hmm?"

"What am I going to do?"

Severus grabbed my chin and lifted it, so that he could stare into my eyes. he lay a gentle kiss on my lips before answering.

"We, Mr. Potter, will figure it out. I will research everything I can find on Elementals, and…so will you. We have a week before we leave for Hogwarts, we can work something out."

I nodded again, relieved beyond belief that Severus wasn't abandoning me. I sighed before sitting up. "Come on, as much as I want to sit here with you we need to finish shopping. I don't want to have to come back here again."

Severus nodded, and stood. He took my hand, helping me stand, before walking back the way we had come, never letting go of me.

I felt the calmness of the trees leave me as we got closer to the town.

When we hit the outskirts of it Severus let go of my hand, instead grabbing my elbow, leading me to the next shop. At the loss of contact I felt the panicy feeling return, but pushed it away. I was with Severus, I would be okay.

By the time we returned to 12 Grimmauld Place, my nerves were fried and my eye was twitching. I dropped all of the things we had bought on the kitchen table and all but ran to the basement.

I sighed in relief as I let the earthy smell fill me, and the dim lighting soothe my eyes. When I was calm again I opened my eyes and walked over to the supply cabinet. Taking out the desired ingredients I began to brew the Draught of Peace, used to calm anxiety and soothe agitation. I began to hum as I worked so I didn't hear Severus come in. I only looked up when I felt his gaze on me. I smiled when I saw the amused look in his eyes before returning to my Potion. I stirred counterclockwise three times before stirring once clockwise. The Potion was simmering merrily and I took the time to pull out my spiral and write down my observations and procedures.

I could feel Severus lean over my shoulder to peer into the cauldron. He 'hmmed' appreciatively at what he saw. While I was writing, he put in the last ingredient for me and watched the color change from the dark purple it had been, to a soft lavender hue.

"Well done Mr. Potter. Since I can't give you house points yet, what would you like your prize to be?" he asked me seductively.

I pretended to think about it before capturing his lips in a lazy, but passionate kiss.

After pulling away I smiled. "I guess that'll have to do for now…" I let my voice trail off and Severus growled, picking me up and carrying my to our bedchamber, before making slow and blissfully sweet love to me.

ok so that was it. you now know what Harry is. Warning- I pretty much made it up. What Harry is solely my creation. So don't try to google it. you wont get the correct definition.

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