A/N: sorry, sorry, sorry this chapter took so long! Between a writers block and my hectic schedule I haven't been able to write! Dx I'm trying guys! Don't hate meeee. Its 2am and I have to get up for school in…*looks at clock* a little over three hours! You're Welcome!
Harry was unable to sleep until Draco came and lay beside him. Harry wrapped himself around his mate as he normally did but Draco noticed he was being held tighter than usual. "Harry, are you okay?"
Harry didn't say anything but Draco felt the tears warming his shoulder. Draco just held the boy tighter and didn't ask any questions. Harry eventually cried himself to sleep but Draco lay awake. He knew Harry was under a lot of stress and Dumbledore didn't need to be adding to it. The man had gone dark; that was certain. He had managed to fool the entire wizarding world into believing his lies and acts. The man may not use dark magic to their knowledge but he definitely wasn't as innocent as he claims to be.
On top of the issues with Dumbledore, there was also the Dark Lord to think about. The snake like tormentor had been awfully quiet the last month. Draco would have to talk to Severus about it in the morning.
Draco's dark thoughts swirled around in his head until he fell into a restless sleep.
The next morning Draco did, indeed, confront Severus, with Harry of course. The two teens found their guardian in the small kitchen they had in their quarters, sipping coffee. They made themselves each a cup of tea and went to sit across from the dark haired professor. The three sat in silence for around five minutes before Severus broke it.
"What do you two want?" he asked eyeing them suspiciously. The boys usually just spoke their minds, so this had to be important.
"Well…." Harry started, but he stopped and turned to Draco. He gave Draco a look that was an odd combination of a begging puppy and a stern professor. Severus was honestly amazed he could combine the two without looking constipated.
Draco sighed but did, as Harry wanted him too. "Well… we were wondering if you knew what the Dark Lord was up to. He has been, to our knowledge, extremely quiet."
It took Severus a moment to gather his words. "He has been informed that Harry has a medical condition and believes I am digging further into it."
Now that the big question was out of the way Harry felt free to speak. "So how are we going to deal with this? You can't keep up this act forever. He is going to figure out something is up eventually."
"You raise a good point, Harry. As the Dark Lord is a Half-blood that grew up as a muggle, as you did, he will not have the knowledge to fully comprehend what it means to be a Myrmidon. He will turn to those around him, like Bellatrix, and he will learn the old fairy tales all purebloods know. They romanticize the mate aspect but ignore the rest of the pack. Therefore the Dark lord should not be able to piece together my role in your life."
"And what do we do if he finds out that Draco is my mate? What if he finds out about your role and decides to kill you?!" Harry was getting worked up at the thought of his pack in danger.
Draco pulled Harry into an embrace, but the teen did not calm down. Draco began to murmur soothing words into Harry's ear. "Shhh… Harry, it's okay. Even if he did find out there is no way for him to get to me. We are safe at Hogwarts and have plenty of time to work out what will happen over the summer." Harry wasn't calming down. Draco looked to Severus for help. The man was just as lost as Draco, able to do nothing but stare worriedly at the boy.
It was then that Draco remembered how distraught Harry was the first day of classes and what he had done to calm his mate then. Turning to Severus, Draco dawned a stern atmosphere; one, which rivaled the one McGonagall, uses to intimidate students, and gave his guardian a simple order. "Severus, close your eyes."
Normally the professor would have given a weeks detention for that but, as Draco was only trying to help Harry, he held his tongue and complied. As soon as Severus turned his back to them Draco captures Harry's lips in a soft, reassuring kiss. Harry immediately relaxed into the kiss before deepening it. The kiss, ultimately, turned into a brief snogging session before they heard someone clear their throat, and separated.
They turned to see a slightly irritated Severus glaring at them. Harry had the decency to look sheepish while Draco just smirked. The look clearly said 'at least I have a way to calm him down.' Severus rolled his eyes at the expression and turned to face Harry. "Are you better now?" He had to ask, Harry was too good an actor sometimes. Harry nodded, looking down at his feet.
"Yeah… I just can't stand the thought of anything happening to you guys. You are all the family I have. I can never go back to the Dursley's. If Dumbledore tries to make me, I don't know what I'll do. I have nightmares about that family, their abuse, and more often than not those dreams are intermingled with Voldemort. It terrifies me." As Harry spoke, he leaned closer to Draco, who in turn put his arm around the saddened teen.
"We feel the same Harry." Draco said gently. "You will not go back there. We would fear for your safety and health if you did. We are so scared of losing you, Harry. Just as scared as you are of losing us. No matter what, we stick together. I don't want you out by yourself. Especially with Dumbledore lurking in the halls."
Harry nodded, and turned to wrap Draco in a hug. "It's not like I want to be alone. I think dark thoughts when I am. I would rather be here, happy and safe, than out in the cold castle, alone and depressed."
Draco and Severus noted the deep sadness in Harry's voice, and it broke their hearts. Severus joined the, now, group hug. "Oh, Harry…" He said. "I can't stand to see you in so much pain."