When Severus stopped talking everything was quiet. No one spoke for long minutes while everyone tried to figure out what all has been said and what questions needed asked. It was Remus who broke the uncomfortable silence,"So if Harry can't find these two other people by roughly the end of September he will waste away and die? And if we try to keep him away it could also kill him?"
"Basically, yes. Though the book I read gave specific intervals in which a member needed to be found it is my theory that those intervals are just averages. It looks as though a Myrmidon has about two months to complete its family. There is also the issue of no one knowing the abilities a Myrmidon may possess", Severus then turned to Harry who was leaning on him,"Have you noticed any new abilities since yesterday?"
Harry thought for a moment, and nodded. "I can see auras and emotions and I can feel the flow of magic", Harry stated. Harry frowned as he remembered the over all darkness of Dumbledore's aura.
Severus and Remus caught the frown and, not wanting to upset Harry any more, changed the topic. "So how can you tell if someone is in your pack", Remus asked Harry. Sirius, who had been siting back trying to ignore everyone, perked up at this. "Yeah, Harry! How can you tell?", Sirius asked, suddenly much more animated.
"That's a good question. I think it is mostly instinctual. When I woke up in the hospital wing to find Severus Snape waiting patiently to explain things to me, I couldn't hate him. Severus told me he had healed me, which of course means he is a pack member, I asked him if he was okay with that. In the seconds it took for him to gather his thoughts I knew, in the back of my mind, that had he said no I would be dying", when Harry finished his explanations he yawned. It was getting late and he was exhausted.
"I think it's time for bed Harry", Severus said, amused as Harry buried his face in his robes. Severus stood and picked up Harry. He walked into Harry's room and placed him on the bed , carefully as the boy was almost asleep. Despite being 16 Harry was far too thin and light for Severus' peace of mind.
Severus sat there looking at Harry, and once again hated himself for how he treated him over the years. Hearing someone clear their throat softly behind him, Severus turned to see Remus and Sirius standing in the doorway.
"You really do regret it don't you", Sirius said. It was more of a statement then a question so Severus didn't answer. Instead he ran a hand over Harry's hair and motioned for the other two to follow him.
Walking to the door next to Harry's, Severus pushed it open. "I haven't yet explained what these rooms are to Harry, yet, but I feel you should see them while you are here", Severus said, back to using his teaching voice,"This is the room to Harry's mate. I think it has a Slytherin air to it. The strategically placed items give it away."
"I agree, if the colors didn't give it away the law books would have", Remus says, while Sirius is muttering something about 'slimy snakes'.
Nodding Severus lead them to the room for the mother figure and explained his reasoning for it belonging to an intelligent person, but not a RavenClaw. Sirius just sort of mumbled an agreement while Remus was scanning the shelves.
"These are some of my favorite books", he said slowly turning to face Severus. "Do you think there is a possibility this room was meant for me? During that period of time you and Harry were not speaking to us, there was a buzz in the back of my head. You two were having a telepathic conversation weren't you", Remus said.
"From what you said it seems likely", Severus said carefully. "It is however, just a suspicion, so do not confront Harry just yet. We need to get more used to each other before anyone else moves in."
"Agreed", Remus said.
A/N: look another short chapter! That should make up for not posting! NOW I think I'm gunna throw in the Malfoys soon but I don't know how yet. This is your warning. Also who likes the Remi/mother thing?