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Chapter 12

"Tell me you want it, Freak."

Vernon's voice was quiet and cold. I let out a whimper and rested a hand on my large belly. "No, please…" I begged him. He raised his hand and struck me in the face. I fell to my side and cradled my legs around my swollen womb. "No…"

I sat up swiftly and all but ran to the bathroom. I didn't notice Severus' startled and worried look as I fell to my knees and emptied my stomach. I didn't feel the hand that came to rest on my back, or the soothing words that were spoken to me. I didn't notice his hands pulling my hair away from my face, or the cool cloth that was laid on the back of my neck. All I could think about was that my stomach was not swollen with child. It was flat and firm with muscle, and Vernon couldn't touch it ever again. I whimpered as I sat back on my heals, and felt a wet rag wipe the sweat away from my face.

"Harry-"

"I'm ok Severus, it was just…a dream." I admitted slowly, hating the feeling of vomit in my mouth. Severus looked at me skeptically as if he knew I wasn't telling him the whole truth. I rose shakily to my feet, went to the sink, and began to scrub the foul taste out of my mouth. Severus sighed and leaned against the wall, closing his eyes. I watched him through the mirror and couldn't help but smile. Merlin, I loved that man.

I rinsed my mouth out with water, then cast a cleaning charm over my entire body, before turning around to face him. "Morning."

Severus' eyes snapped open and he cursed loudly. He cast a quick tempus, and groaned. It was almost 8 o'clock. He all but flew to room. "Shit-"

I could feel his panic, and sent my magic to calm him. "Severus," I interrupted, "Here I have a set of your robes. I stole them in case I missed you then all I would have to do was wrap up in them and I felt better. Calm down. Here." I said handing him the set of robes. He looked at me gratefully and cast a cleaning charm over himself before changing.

He was about to leave but stopped. He turned around and gave me a chaste kiss before walking out of the portrait hole. I smiled before went to get ready for classes, that started at 8:15.

When I was outside the portrait I greeted the boy and snake. "Morning."

The boy smiled at me "Good Morning."

"Hey, do you think I can change that horrid password? I don't want that old coot coming into my rooms whenever he wants. Only people who I grant permission to."

The boy nodded. "Yes. What do you want it to be?"

I thought for a moment before answering simply, "Ophiophagus Hannah"

The boy nodded appreciatively at the password.

"Thanks." I cast a quick tempus 8: 13. "Shit! I have to go, I'm going to be late for classes. I'll talk to you later!"

The boy laughed and waved to me as I scurried down the hallway. I all but ran to Transfiguration and burst through the door, two minutes late.

"Mr. Potter…what are you doing here?"

I froze and looked at McGonagall oddly. "Um…coming to class?"

There was so much Magic in the room directed at me, I felt like my air supply was failing. My breathing picked up as my lungs began to work harder.

"You had direct instructions to stay in your chambers."

I tried to remember being told that, but couldn't. My head was beginning to pound and I had to lean against Parkinson's desk for support. She glared at me, and the amount of…hatred in her Magic was unnerving. I glanced to Draco who looked who had a worried expression on his face.

"Right. Well I guess I'll just go back to the Dungeons then…"

McGonagall nodded her head sharply. "Do that Mr. Potter."

I stumbled a little and Draco stood, and walked toward me. he wrapped an arm around my waist, holding me up, so I wouldn't crumple to the ground.

"You are the stupidest boy I have ever encountered Potter." He informed me. I grunted.

I didnt spare a look at the Gryffindors as I looked at McGonagall. "Can I borrow him for a moment?"

She nodded and Draco began to lead me to the Dungeons.

"Where are you staying?" he asked once there.

I pointed, "That way. I'm behind the portrait of the Snake with his boy."

Draco didn't comment as he followed my vague instructions. We stopped in front of the portrait, and the boy looked up. "Hello Harry."

"Hi." I said in Parseltongue. The snake hissed at me, and I smiled. "Your welcome."

I was feeling a lot better now that I was away from the horde of Magic and was surrounded by the Earth. "Thanks Draco. You want to come in for a bit?" he nodded.

"Ophiophagus Hannah"

the portrait swung open, and I led him inside. "Remember that, in case you want to come by again, or ever need anything."

"Are you always so trusting?" he asked me.

"Only with those I know I can trust. Severus trusts you, so I will too." I told him.

"You never did tell me how the two of you got so close…"

I smiled. "Come on, sit. I'll tell you over coffee."

He sat and I called for Dobby.

"Master Harry calls for Dobby, sir?"

"yes. Dobby do you think you could bring me and Draco some coffee, and Tea?"

Draco nodded, "Yes, and some breakfast. I'm starving."

"Right away Master Harry! Dobby be happy to bring food!" the house elf squealed before popping away.

"Right. So where to begin…"

"the beginning is always a very good place to start."
I glared at him and threw a pillow cushion at him. "Hush."

He laughed but settled down. "So, I guess it started at the beginning of the summer…" I began.

I talked for what seemed like hours and Draco listened quietly, never interrupting me.

By the time I finished, Dobby was bringing us lunch.

Draco didn't say anything for a moment. Then, "So, according to Magical Law, you don't have to abide by Dumbledore's rules here. You are under the Law of the Earth…"

I nodded.

"Wicked."

I laughed, but stopped when the small picture of a meadow was soon filled with the boy. "Mr. Harry?"

"yes?"

"A man is here to see you. he is not happy that he cannot get in."

"Who is it?"

"It's the Mr. Severus. Should I let him in?"

I nodded hastily. "Please."

Only a moment later the portrait swung open and a worried Severus came in.

"Harry James Potter. If you ever do that again I will-"

he froze when he saw his godson smirking at him. "Hello Draco."

"Hello Severus."

I smiled and stood. I could feel the worry radiating off of him. No doubt he caught word of the incident in Transfiguration. "I'm sorry I worried you." I said before placing a small his to his lips. Severus grunted and sat, pulling me down with him. "Insufferable brat." He muttered.

I couldn't stop the grin that took over my features, and neither could Draco.

-end chapter-

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