Pretty Boy

Chapter 24

A New Owl

"I wonder why he chose me," said Harry, "I mean I already have an Owl, I have Hedwig I don't need another." They'd just returned from their short trip to Diagon Alley. He'd gone into Ollivander's, where Severus had made the old man say a vow at wand point. It was freaky; his silver eyes had murmured that he'd been expecting this for a while now. How he had the perfect wand for Harry, stating that it had begun vibrating violently five minutes before he set foot in the shop. He'd also gone to see the animals, big mistake; an owl had flown onto his shoulder and refused to budge. It was apparently his 'familiar' he'd been about to tell her where to shove it, that he already had one when Severus stopped him. He'd just paid for it and Apparated them both to Hogwarts. They had gotten down to Severus' quarters without trouble, Merlin Harry loved Severus; he was just so like him.

"Owl's are extremely smart, they can sense how powerful you are." said Severus wryly. He'd never heard of anyone having two familiars at the same time, usually people didn't go looking for them either. Not that Harry had, but now he had two snowy white owls, both a male and female. It was difficult to find one, never mind two. If they were bred, Harry would make quite a sizable amount for the chicks.

"It says snowy owls are rare, exceedingly difficult to buy." said Harry, he wasn't sure which book he'd read that one from. He'd looked through so many books lately, trying to memorizing them.

"They are," said Severus coming up behind Harry.

"I wish it had been a snake instead." said Harry wistfully.

"Why is that?" asked Severus wryly, it had been years since he had a snake, he'd had one mostly for its skin and venom. Only for a few years until he realized it saved a lot of time just buying it.

"I can talk to them, they really are funny, and it's as if Slytherins instinctively copy snakes. Their sarcasm knows no bounds, it actually is scary how alike you could compare us to snakes." said Harry, "I had one in the flat, but he was gone one day and didn't return."

"You can talk to them?" asked Severus stunned. He could barely believe it, he was either from a branch of the Slytherin line or he had gotten some of the Dark Lord's magic that night he was attacked.

"Yeah," said Harry sensing Severus' turbulent emotions, "I guess it's weird by Wizarding standards then?" he didn't care if it was, he liked his gift, and he'd be damned if he cared what other people thought.

"Only one other person has the ability, the Dark Lord. He has it because he's supposedly the last living descendant of Salazar Slytherin. Either you are also part of the Slytherin family or he somehow transferred the gift to you that night. It just makes you even more special, one day you will believe that."

"I don't think I can," said Harry moaning low in his throat as Severus began kissing and touching him intimately. He didn't understand it, why this man could drive him completely insane. He seemed unable to resist Harry, yet he did constantly, well until their holiday. Since they got back, there hadn't been a romantic touch between them. Now he was caressing him, making him feel so incredibly good.

"You will someday." said Severus adamantly. Harry despite the front he put on didn't believe himself anything special. He didn't care what people thought, yet he knew Harry cared about what he thought of him. His words a few days ago proved that, Harry had been awed at the description Severus had given of him. The description of what he thought Harry was what he was like. He cared a great deal for Harry, loved him even and the only way to show that was this way. He'd never told anyone he loved them, he kept his cards close to his chest. It kept him safe, being a spy he knew, had affected him more than he realized some days. It wasn't just that either, the only example he'd had was his bloody parents. They weren't one for confessing their love, all they'd done was scream and shout at each other, or his father beating his mother and him to a pulp.

"Mmm," said Harry noncommittally. His breathing becoming ragged, he wondered what he had done to deserve such a talented man. He was talented, the potions, the magic, the created spells, even his mind was sharp. Harry felt very undeserving of Severus, but he chose not to question it too much. As much as Harry hated to admit it he had grown to love the man. His acid tongue, his loving ways although he didn't show it much, how he kept him safe. How he understood him when he knew even Remus and Sirius didn't understand him completely. He knew they were trying, god knows, he knew they were trying. No one like Sirius or Remus could fully understand what he had been though, Severus did though and it eased the burden he felt all the time.

"My little ones already aching and hard for me Hmm…" muttered Severus in that silky voice that sent shivers down his spine. Severus slipped his hand into Harry's trousers. Harry's neck fell against Severus' shoulder; Severus head bent down and kissed him passionately. Harry felt at loss for words to describe how he felt; the tinkling in his toes caused him to curl into themselves. Moaning wantonly, in Severus' mouth as a talented tongue invaded his mouth.

"Not so little." rasped Harry. Remembering he was the same size as Severus right now, which made the entire thing weird. He was used to being so much smaller than him, plus he was still getting the hand of the new body he'd have to use.

Severus realized Harry still had his disguise up and quickly undone them all. He was one of the few people who knew how to painlessly banish potions from the system. It was a very old spell one he found in the Prince books. It had been used by very powerful healers to stop suicides which were mostly poisons. Severus loved looking at Harry's green eyes; it was a passion he couldn't stop. He noticed at once his lover was once again his right size fitting snugly in the crook of his shoulder. Severus' own eyes flared with passion, it wasn't just the life Harry lead that drew him in it was Harry himself and his looks. He couldn't find a better suited partner for himself, someone who was slightly tarnished, nearly broken by the world around him but came out stronger in the end just like him. Severus knew Harry didn't see the world as black and white, but shades of grey he understood him, his reasons for joining Voldemort, for spying, he never once judged him. That concept was a very new thing to him, and it drew him in like a moth to the flame even more.

"What do you want?" said Severus silkily, trailing back down Harry's neck.

"You." said Harry gasping, his emotions were going haywire and he didn't know how long he would pass before he passed out from the pleasure of it all. Severus was trying to kill him he was sure of it, he felt Severus' smirk on his neck and wanted to whack him.

"Come." said Severus, getting him though to the room, Harry took off Severus' cloak and quickly removed his lover's belt, removing his trousers, the only thing keeping him from his prize. All that was left by the time they'd reached the bed was Severus' shirt.

Harry pushed Severus down onto the bed; Severus who was usually the dormant one in the relationship let him. Hastily removing his shirt he crawled between his lovers legs and began licking and nibbling the most sensitive part of his Severus. Harry loved seeing Severus loose control, moaning at the feel of Harry around him licking him, torturing him. He was always so severe, unbothered by the world around him. He made him feel giddy he could provoke such a big reaction from him.

Severus held onto Harry's head as he bobbed up and down, as much as he wanted his Harry to swallow him whole he didn't. Gathering his lover back into his arms, he spelled away the remaining of Harry's clothes. He knew Harry must have done that kind of service for hundreds of men for money, he in no way wanted Harry to associate Severus with that part of his life. Confused green eyes stared up at Severus, but it was quickly gone as Severus started preparing him, spelling lubricant into his lover, his fingers quickly got to work, meanwhile Severus kissed Harry wherever he could leaving a pattern of bite marks trailing from his throat down his chest.

"Severus," moaned Harry, he really meant it this time he couldn't take any more torture.

He didn't need to be asked twice, finally Harry felt his lover return home where he should be. Arching up, moaning at the feel of Severus filling him surrounding him claiming him as his. It was too much for Harry, he came spilling himself all over his Severus and himself.

"Mine!" hissed Severus as he began pounding into his lover watching the green eyes dilate in pleasure as Severus took his fill.

Gasping in pleasure as Severus entered him again and again, pleasure shooting in every direction. Sweat dripped from both of them as Severus continued to ravish and pound into Harry's body. Each and every thrust was heaven as Harry's silken walls squeezed around him until his body wasn't able to take anymore. He came hard, filling Harry with his seed. He'd gone far too long without a lover, in fact pretty much since he began spying.

Harry went to move; unfortunately Severus wasn't having any of it. He curled his legs around him. Harry sighed and smiled a secret smile before cuddling into Severus. This was what he meant by his tender side, his possessive side a side that made Harry believe he wouldn't hurt him, wouldn't let him go and would never betray him.

Harry idly pressed kisses into Severus' arm and shoulder, Severus was still inside him he still felt full and wanted. It was the best feeling in the world and Harry knew he could lay there for weeks at a time and not care. With Severus at his side, he didn't care about revenge. In fact he didn't think much of anything other than the strange feeling in his chest. He was pretty sure he knew what it was; instead of scaring him…it seemed to comfort him. Sometimes in his dreams he felt that way, it's why it felt familiar.

"Mine." said Severus once again, his arms wrapped around Harry's chest possessively. His teeth biting softly on Harry's shoulder blade, which was a new thing but he wasn't going to complain he really liked it when Severus showed his possessiveness. His hands, running up and down the length of Harry's body. Harry shivered as he felt himself already responding to Severus' touches.

"As long as you'll have me anyway," murmured Harry softly.

Severus ignored that statement, tracing circles around Harry's pubic hair. Harry arched at the touches whining softly, Severus chuckled softly, deciding not to torture Harry any longer; he took a soft but firm grip of Harry's hardening member and began stroking him to completion.

"Look at me" said Severus softly, Harry complied his green eyes looking into sparkling Onyx. Severus could feel himself drowning in Harry's excessive eyes; they showed every emotion on his beautiful face. He loved watching Harry loose control, he hardly showed his emotions when they first met, even now outside he never really displayed any emotions, much like himself. To see him loose control was enough to make Severus hard himself, it didn't help Harry was squeezing him. They were so alike but so different in so many ways, yes he meant what he said he would have Harry as his forever. He would kill anyone who got in the way.

So, god help anyone - even Dumbledore if he got in the way of that.

Harry's body stilled for a minute before with a strangled moan he came all over Severus' hand, he also felt Severus coming inside him. Sighing softly, Severus cleaned up the mess and refreshed them. They continued lying there for what felt like hours. Severus watched Harry sleep, a content look on his face, he didn't remain sleeping for long unfortunately. Just recovering from their physical pursuits.

"Who do you think will get in touch Severus? Dumbledore or Sirius for Dumbledore?" asked Harry.

"Remus for Dumbledore, wanting to meet with him at Hogwarts." replied Severus his eyes keeping a close watch on Harry.

"Now why do I believe that's what will happen?" asked Harry smirking in wry amusement.

"Because I know more about Dumbledore than you." smirked Severus he'd been spying for the old fool for years, of course he knew everything about him.

"True." said Harry wryly. Harry wanted to tell Severus how he felt but he was afraid to, not sure if Severus felt the same. So he resolved to continue showing him the only way he knew how. Perhaps one day he would be able to gather the courage to tell him. It was funny, he had the guts to say the harshest of things, take criticism. Yet he couldn't say three little words for fear of being hurt.

"What's the matter?" asked Severus softly stroking Harry's face he could see Harry's conflicted emotions. He was great at reading people, a benefit for being a spy all these years.

"If I told you I loved you how would you feel?" asked Harry quietly, averting his eyes. He didn't want to lie to Severus; he had made an effort not to lie to others, especially having been betrayed as he had. He didn't want anyone else to feel the same way. So good or bad, he gave everyone his true opinion on matters he was asked about. Loving Severus… it was worse because Harry hadn't realized, it had crept up on him like a vine and tangled itself around his heart. Lying here and now, he realized he did, and apparently he couldn't keep anything

"Then I would have to say the feelings mutual." said Severus very quietly into Harry's ear. As much as he would have liked to ignore it, he couldn't, Harry was too insecure as it was. So he did reply, just without saying those blasted words. He knew it was just his pride and scepticism that stopped him, but he was a man set in his ways. It would do for now, but a few months maybe weeks down the line Harry would want to hear it. Hopefully he'd be able to say it, and not lose Harry.

The green eyes widened and hope entered them for the first time, he looked at Severus' onyx eyes and relief flooded though him. He didn't mind that Severus hadn't said it back, it was there in his eyes and it was enough for him - for now.

"Ah Remus, Sirius have a good day at Diagon Ally?" asked Dumbledore beaming at them as if he was happy to see them. For once he was actually very happy to see them which were truly a first.

"Yeah it was good," said Sirius smiling softly at Albus. Meanwhile he was snarling internally biting Dumbledore's carotid artery. Killing him dead in the matter of minutes. Oh how brilliant that would be, regardless of what he wanted. He continued to smile at Dumbledore as if he was the best wizard in the world. Oh there would come a time when he could get revenge, show his true nature. Until that time he'd give Dumbledore no reason to suspect him. Oh no, that way the betrayal would be all the more shocking.

"How did you know we were in Diagon Ally Headmaster? I didn't realize you had gone." said Remus surprised. Sirius looked at Dumbledore curiously too, as if he was waiting on an answer.

"Oh you know a few members are always stationed at Diagon Ally." said Dumbledore brushing it off lightly.

"Oh, of course," said Remus nodding his head in remembrance to something he heard.

"I heard people talking about someone you saw this afternoon?" asked Dumbledore. Digging for more information before he spoke, part of him wanted to go to the Ministry and get information that way, but it would take weeks. This way he'd get the information quickly as possible.

"Oh you mean Hadrian Williams? Yeah I was surprised to see him." muttered Remus his amber eyes bright.

"Who is he?" asked Dumbledore curiously, his blue eyes twinkling in triumph.

"You don't recognize him? He was always at Mr and Mrs Potters." said Sirius sounding highly surprised.

"He was?" asked Dumbledore sounding even more surprised and happy. If he was at the Potter's then the man was probably light as they came. The Potter's only associated with those firmly on the light side.

"Yeah, he was home schooled by his parents…you know how it was by then." said Sirius sadly. He felt slightly bad pretending to be a friend of the man or boy's especially if something had happened to them. For all he knew Hadrian Williams could be dead. Although for Harry, he would do anything.

"Indeed…tell me more about him!" beamed Dumbledore.

"Well his parents had private masters come and teach him all they knew, his first Mistress was a Charms Mastery, he had an Ancient Runes Master and a Defence Master he did them all. He was learning from a Master before he was fifteen. His parents were overachieves, but now…it seemed like a good thing. Unfortunately his parents are gone, the house has remained vacant he hates going there…and from what I can gather he's heading himself towards a Potions mastery…he was with Severus so I'm not sure what to think. Perhaps Severus has accepted him? He would be stupid not to Hadrian Williams is very powerful and dedicated to his arts. Unfortunately I don't know anymore we haven't really kept in touch." explained Remus softly.

"I'm going to keep in touch with him even if he is apprenticed to Snivellus." said Sirius.

"Stop calling him that Sirius! We aren't children anymore!" snapped Remus.

"Whatever," said Sirius playing his immature part to perfection.

"Could you write to him and ask him to meet me at Hogwarts? I'd love to see if he would consider joining the Order?" asked Dumbledore.

"Um…sure Headmaster," said Remus surprised a little frown on his lips as if he hadn't expected Albus to ask that.

"Let's go help the others look for Harry, Remus." sighed Sirius looking suddenly down in the dumps. Inwardly he was waiting for… that.

"I need you to send that letter now." said Dumbledore sounding agitated.

Sirius' eyes widened in shock "It might help us find Harry the more people we have." replied Dumbledore hastening to explain his sharp outburst. Remus couldn't help but think Dumbledore was loosing it; it seemed being unable to find Harry was getting to the wizard more than he let on.

"Of course Headmaster," said Remus quickly, writing a letter out.

Harry and Severus lay feeling lighter than ever before, finally had acknowledged how they felt for one another. He knew one day he would have to say it, he wasn't sure if he wanted that day to come. Harry was satisfied for now, he still had time. He loved Harry have no doubt about that - actually saying it would be like opening a whole new can of worms. He liked to play his cards close to his chest, and most of the cards concerned his feelings and people he cared about. A spy openly showing his love for someone was asking for trouble. The Dark Lord wanted their loyalty to him and him alone. Love spread hope, hope made them feel compassion, perhaps even guilt.

Suddenly an owl came though the Chute into Severus' quarters; Severus smirked smugly knowing what it was. He summoned it, and allowed Harry to pick it up, still smug.

Hadrian

I know you weren't probably expecting a reply so soon, but I mentioned you to a good friend of mine, Albus Dumbledore. He would very much like to meet you. If you can you come to Hogwarts at four o'clock today? I'd greatly appreciate it. I will meet you in the Great Hall.

Remus

"Damn you're right," sighed Harry in feigned irritation.

"Of course I am," smirked Severus self-righteously. "Dumbledore was there when they wrote it or it wouldn't have been written that way."

"Yeah I gathered as much," said Harry nodding his head, too bad his first visit to Diagon Alley had been short. He hadn't been able to look around, see the beautiful place properly. One day he'd get to go to Diagon Alley and actually see it, maybe he'd even get his snake too! The revenge couldn't come quick enough. He wanted a normal life, with Severus and even Remus and Sirius.

Come into my parlor the spider says to the fly... looks like Dumbledore has fallen for it hook line and sinker :D R&R please