Hi everyone! I know. You're all thinking "Finally! An update!" I'm so sorry that it took so long to get this to you all! So very sorry! At least it's a long one to make up for the lateness, right? Ok, on to the chapter… Enjoy!
Lori
********** Chapter 17 **********
The day was finally here! Harry could hardly believe it was almost time to marry the man of his dreams. Draco, his blond haired boy, would soon be walking down that aisle to meet him. Fingering the gift box that was burning a hole in his pocket, he looked out over the large chamber and took a deep calming breath while bringing a memory of last week to the forefront of his mind to distract himself.
Narcissa had shown them the magical room after they'd awoken from their nap on the same day they'd tried to sleep apart from each other. Harry smiled remembering how she'd delighted in their reactions as a flick of her wand had the room filling up with cushioned chairs and benches for the guests and then lined the floor with carpeting. The color of the carpet was changed a few times before they settled on a deep rich green and the seats would be covered with silver and gold cloths. Once that was finished, she'd placed two white lace runners to show the paths he and Draco would walk. She'd then rearranged the runners several times before finally settling each at an opposite angle to the other while meeting at a slightly raised diamond shaped platform at the center of the far wall.
He was here alone because they'd decided that, in a minor concession to their parents' wishes, although Harry and Draco would share their usual bed on the eve of their wedding – for both their sanities' sake – the pair would separate as soon as they woke in the morning and get ready for the ceremony in different rooms. Harry had felt nervous to inform his parents' portrait of this thinking they would scold him but they'd understood his worry for Draco's mental health which greatly comforted him.
He meandered through the room making sure there were plenty of chairs and benches…straightening the ones that were still slightly askew from the previous night's rehearsal. Smiling, he looked up at the far wall and felt his heart skip a beat. So close…he was finally so close to his heart's desire. He'd soon have a loving husband and family. That mattered more to him than having a country to rule or a large treasure trove filled to the brim with gold, silver and gems.
One of the doors opened making Harry look up. Seeing his friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, Harry walked over to meet them.
Ron shook his hand with a smile that mirrored Harry's.
"Are you nervous?" Hermione asked lightly, smoothing her skirt. She wore a lovely sapphire gown which hugged her waist while Ron was dressed in black with sapphire accents.
Harry shrugged but before he could answer, Blaise and Pansy walked in, dressed similarly to his current companions and approached their small group. "Draco's practically trembling with nervous energy. How are you doing?"
"He's nervous? Oh gods!" Instead of amusing Harry, this only served to worry him. "Should I… No, I can't – I promised… Is his mother with him? His father, perhaps? Or Severus! Severus can always calm him."
"Harry, calm yourself." Pansy reached out to stroke his arm while glaring at her betrothed. "He's fine. He's just a bit impatient to start the proceedings."
"I apologize for worrying you, Harry. I truly didn't mean to." Blaise adjusted his emerald green tie and bowed slightly in deference both the prince and his fiancé.
"I miss him…" Harry took a shuddering breath. "We usually have more time together in the mornings than this. We can usually cuddle and talk for a while… or train a bit. We usually at least get breakfast together."
Pansy smiled wistfully at the prince. Her emerald gown flattered her coloring as well as her figure. "You'll have plenty of mornings like that, Harry. First you need to get through the ceremony."
Harry sighed. "I know, but it's difficult to hold myself back from going to him when I know he needs me. It has been since I woke him from the curse."
"To make up for upsetting you, I'll volunteer to bring Draco a message for you." Blaise said smirking softly.
"That's perfect! I have a gift to go along with the message!" A grin lit up Harry's face. He called Dobby for parchment and a quill to write a short note. When he'd finished composing the note, he handed it and the box to his friend and rushed the other young man out of the room. "Make sure he reads it and opens the gift before you come back and tell me his reaction."
"I will! I will!" Blaise chuckled, waving quickly to his betrothed as he was practically pushed out the door.
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Draco paced the sitting room floor. His mother was urging him to eat something but his stomach was churning with nerves and she'd had to give him a calming draught in order that anything should stay down. He hadn't gotten his 'Harry fix' this morning. He'd barely gotten a good morning kiss before Narcissa had sent the other boy packing and they weren't due to see each other for at least another hour. Sighing again he glared at the door – as if it were at fault for keeping him separated from his lover. Suddenly there was a knock and it startled the blond prince. Dobby appeared and opened the door to allow Blaise to enter. Draco hurried over to his friend's side. "Have you seen Harry? Is he ready? Is he ok? Where's Pansy? Why did you return when you said you were going to see me later?"
Blaise just shook his head and held out a piece of parchment.
Draco took the parchment and frowned down at it. He read it once and one small tear slipped down his cheek. He sat and reread it twice more which brought his emotions much closer to the surface so he accepted a handkerchief from his mother and dabbed his cheeks lightly. Each time he scanned the words, his frown softened a little more upon seeing the simple but loving promise from his beloved. "Separate lives we may have lived but soon we'll join together. Soon, my love, we'll be one and I swear to thee I'll let no one tear us under." Draco whispered Harry's words even as he folded the parchment in half and placed it temporarily on the table beside him, wondering what to do with it in the long run. He considered just tucking it into his betrothal chest but his heart ached to leave it there during the celebration of the love it voiced. Another option was to place it in the inside pocket of his robes but that idea only made him sigh.
Narcissa shook her head. How was it possible that these two boys had such a deep connection? It should be impossible for a couple in an arranged marriage to possess such a depth of emotion in three short months. She supposed the answer to her question lay in the dreams they'd been given; both the shared and the separate. Still, it worried as much as it encouraged her.
"The message was not alone." Blaise cleared his throat and pulled a small box from his pocket. "This is also for you, Draco."
"What is it?" Draco was instantly curious. "Is it from Harry too? He got me something? Was I supposed to get him something in return?" He took the box but looked at his mother for an answer.
"You have a gift for him as well, dearest." She told him. "It's traditional for Malfoys who marry into other families to give their husbands a watch with their wedding date and initials engraved on it. Your father ordered it brought from the royal vault several days ago. Go on, now – open your gift and then it'll be time to dress for the ceremony."
With that, Draco lifted the lid and stared at the platinum chain and locket. Lifting the diamond shaped locket, he saw that there was a small card which answered the question that was burning in his mind. "It's a message locket… meant to hold words of love from the giver of the locket to the wearer." He quickly took the parchment from the table and folded it into a small tight square before opening the locket and placing it carefully inside. Once the chain was around his neck, the blond prince looked up at his friend. "I can't thank you enough for bringing this to me, Blaise. I can't explain how much I needed it."
Feeling guilty, the other young man explained. "Well, it was the least I could do seeing as I'd upset him slightly."
Draco looked startled. "How in Merlin's name did you do that?"
Blaise cringed and turned to a mirror while straightening his tie. "I might've told him you were nervous. Of course he got upset and that upset Pansy and so I made up for it all by offering to play messenger."
Draco smirked and shook his head. "See if you can behave until the end of my wedding. Maybe you'll be able to make it to your own."
Both of them chuckled as Draco made his way to the bedroom while Blaise walked to the outer door. "Shall I convey any message to Harry for you?"
Draco shook his head again with a slight blush. "I want to thank him for my gift later…personally."
Nodding, Blaise's lips twitched. Harry would be extremely happy to hear that. "See you soon, Draco."
The blond watched the door close behind his friend and turned to face his mother who waited near his closet. As she assisted him in dressing, he endured the dreaded 'sex talk'.
She asked uncomfortable questions and got uncomfortable answers but by the end of it she was certain her son would be able to perform his marital duties with much dignity, grace and quite a bit of pleasure. Then, having been told that Draco and Harry wanted children fairly soon, Narcissa handed Draco a vial of the potion that would allow his body to prepare itself for a child and thanked the gods that there would be no pain until the birth.
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Harry was pacing in his vestibule. Blaise had yet to return and it was getting late. He ran his hands through his hair in frustration because he was desperate to know whether his beloved had liked the locket.
Hermione sighed as Pansy quickly fixed the groom's now messy locks. "Harry, if you run your hands through your hair one more time, I'll slap them!"
There was a knock at the door, and Ron opened it to let Blaise enter.
Unable to hold himself back, Harry rushed the other man. "Did he read it? Did he open the gift? What did he say? Did he like them?"
"He declined to give me a message for you, Harry…" Blaise smiled softly. "He said he wants to thank you later…personally."
Harry's lips curved wickedly. "He liked it then?"
"Your words eased his mind and your gift…I could tell it touched his heart, Harry." Blaise grinned back at the prince. "The locket was perfect."
The group turned as the door opened to admit Lucius. "This is the traditional spousal pre wedding gift, Harry." The older man said as he held out a box. "I added something that was not usually included. We hope you like it."
Harry lifted the lid to the box and smiled at the watch that bore his and Draco's initials as well as the date of their wedding. He pushed the button to open it and was surprised to see his beloved looking back at him from the inside cover opposite the actual timepiece. Looking back at his father-in-law, Harry opened his mouth to say something but no sound was forthcoming.
Lucius smiled looking quite smug as he simply turned and left the room.
Harry showed his new watch around without saying a word. Once everyone had seen it, Harry checked the time and was glad to see that there was only ten minutes left until he and Draco would begin walking their paths back to each other's side. "Blaise, Ron…? Come help me with this cape; will you?"
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Draco stared at himself in the mirror. He was ready…so ready…to marry his beloved! Only an hour ago, his mother had trimmed his hair and helped him camouflage the signs of stress he'd seen upon waking. Then she'd added a golden shimmer to both his skin and hair before helping him dress in what seemed to be a cross between classically elegant wizarding dress robes and a muggle tuxedo. The shirt was white while the outer robe was black. The reversible cape waiting in the vestibule was white with silvery grey fur trim but fully lined with black which would compliment the outfit wonderfully. He couldn't wait to see Harry in his matching wedding clothes! He glanced at the clock and gasped softly. He hurried to slip his shoes on before rushing to the door.
"Draco!" Narcissa stopped him sharply. "You are a prince! And it is your wedding day! You do not run like a hooligan!"
"But, Mum, it's time! Only eight minutes left!" Draco was flush with excitement. "I don't want to be late!"
"Not only are you royalty, Draco…" Narcissa smiled at her only child with slightly narrowed eyes. "You are soon to be the Prince Consort of two magical realms! You must act with decorum!"
"We're wasting time! I could be married by now!" Draco grumbled but waited for his mother to be ready.
"It's not as if they can start without you, Dearest. You are one of the grooms as well as the one bringing the rings!" Suppressing a laugh, Narcissa took her time to summon the ring box which now held both wedding bands. She then opened the box and double checked the safety of the rings before giving her approval to leave the suite. The pair looked radiant as they walked down the hall.
As they approached the door to his vestibule, Draco could see two trumpets hovering. Narcissa flicked her wand at the door which opened quickly for them. The trumpets followed Draco into the vestibule and settled at the entry into the main room. Lucius and Severus were waiting for them and Blaise joined them with Pansy just in time to assist Draco in donning his cape.
When there were only five minutes left, Narcissa arranged each person carefully before calling Nobby. "Now, then…Just as it was rehearsed last night, Nobby." She turned to look at her husband. "We are ready, love."
Lucius took a deep breath and looked into his son's eyes. "I want you to know, my son… When I chose to betroth you to Harry, I didn't have a single clue that it would work out this well…" He bent slightly and kissed Draco's forehead before completing his thought. "That you love each other is truly a gift from the fates and I wish the both of you all the luck and happiness in the world."
Draco had no answer for his father so he simply leaned forward and hugged the older man.
Lucius nodded to his wife who activated the spell on the trumpets.
The door swung open and the guests could be seen to stand. There weren't many but the ones they loved were all in attendance.
Draco closed his eyes as he heard his father leave the room with his mother. He knew they were arm in arm and smiling and he smiled with them. They waited a moment because the plan was for James and Lily's portrait to be brought in at this point and set on an ornate easel next to Harry's side of the platform. Blaise and Pansy – also arm in arm – were next to walk the aisle and then Ron and Hermione after that. Soon he was alone with Severus.
"You risked everything to keep me safe so I could make it this far." Draco whispered to his godfather. "Before you help me take these next few steps, I want you to know how happy I've been with you there on my side. Thank you, Uncle Sev."
Severus quietly but fondly conveyed his acceptance of his godson's sentiment and led the way out into the crowded room.
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Unbeknownst to the blond and his entourage, Harry and Sirius were having a similar moment. They'd watched through the door as the others of their party had walked the aisle and, once Ron and Hermione had gone out to their seats, Sirius and Harry had turned to face each other.
"Siri, I want to thank you." Harry said softly. Sirius tried to interrupt but Harry refused to allow it. "No, Siri. There's nothing you can say to make me think you don't deserve my gratitude. You did more than was asked of you as my parents' friend and subject …You were there for me through all my life. You helped me through life at the Dursleys, not to mention helping me get here to save Draco… I love you for it. Thank you."
"Aww, Harry!" Sirius quickly pulled his godson into a tight embrace while fighting the tears that formed at the mention of James and Lily. "You're welcome, kiddo. Now let's go get you married!"
Sirius stepped out into the crowded room just in time for the trumpets to sound again signaling that the couple of honor was now entering the ceremonial space. Harry and Draco were one step behind their godfathers with Nobby and Dobby tending to their capes and, with the crowd in between them, wouldn't be able to see each other for a few more seconds yet.
Harry nodded to Kingsley Shacklebolt and the Weasleys as he passed them. Neville and Luna sat slightly closer to the front and he smiled widely at seeing their hands entwined. Hagrid and Remus hadn't been able to make it due to their spying duties but seats had been saved in their honor.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the room, Draco happily acknowledged the Zabinis and Parkinsons. The Tonks family had also joined them for the occasion and Professor Dumbledore stood with Lucius and Narcissa on the platform where Harry was happy to meet the gazes of his parents' portrait.
Suddenly, Harry saw Severus and knew that the next step would show his beloved. His heart skipped a beat as Draco's lashes swept up to flash his gorgeous grey eyes. His breath caught at the golden glimmer from the other boy's blonde hair and then noticed how his pale skin seemed to glow.
As soon as Draco's eyes met the intense green gaze, he was lost. He felt his face begin to heat and knew that the small audience would be seeing him blush but Draco just couldn't help how it made him feel to be the focus of those green eyes.
Severus and Sirius each took one of their godsons' hands and placed them together before stepping back to allow the pair to take the last few steps alone.
"You look amazing, Draco." Harry whispered hurriedly, elated to finally reunite with his beloved.
"Thanks." Draco's blush only deepened as he answered quickly. "You too."
"Ladies and Gentlemen, we are gathered here today as friends, family and allies of these two young men who wish to be bound in magical matrimony!" Dumbledore had stepped forward along with Lucius and Narcissa.
"As king and queen of the magical realm of England, we give permission for this ceremony to proceed with Albus Dumbledore presiding." Lucius announced with Narcissa nodding her agreement.
Narcissa spoke next with Lucius beckoning to his lifelong friend who came to stand with them. "As Draco's parents…and together with his godfather, Severus Snape, we hereby give our son and heir – Prince Draconis Hyperion Malfoy – into this union with his betrothed…his proven True Love…Prince Harrington James Potter – the heir-apparent to the magical realm of Scotland."
Dumbledore nodded in deference to them before turning to Sirius. "Lord Black, as guardian of the heir apparent, do you accept this young man as your godson's spouse?"
Sirius took a step forward and met his former professor's twinkling blue eyes. "In deference to both his parents' as well as Harry's own wishes, I accept Prince Draconis Hyperion Malfoy as my godson's spouse and Prince Consort to the magical realm of Scotland."
Dumbledore nodded to Sirius with the same respect he'd shown the Malfoys before turning to face the audience and the boys themselves. "Marriage is not something to be undertaken lightly…nor is the ruling of a magical realm. I've personally seen to the education of young Harrington and overseen from a slight distance Draconis' as well. They both seem to be fairly level headed in these most serious matters, which is why I am happy to be officiating at this most joyful event." He smiled at the young couple and motioned for them to come forward. "Harry, Draco…Do you come to this marriage of your own free wills?"
They nodded and spoke together. "I do."
"Do you come to this marriage with love and respect for each other?" Dumbledore asked glancing back a forth between the boys.
Again, they answered. "I do."
"If there be any in attendance who object to this union, please speak now, or forever hold thy peace!" Smiling widely when that was met with complete silence, Dumbledore asked for the rings to be presented. "Here, in the presence of your friends, families and allies, you have agreed to become one with each other. These rings will be the physical representation of the marriage bond." He used his wand to levitate the box and bring it across the platform from Draco's parents to his side. He then allowed the rings to float free of the box and drift into place before the young men. "Harry, please take the ring in front of you and slip it onto the third finger of Draco's left hand repeating after me: I, Harrington James Potter, take Draconis Hyperion Malfoy to be my spouse…"
Harry did as he was told, repeating the words as the older man said them and as the ring hit Draco's knuckle, the blond pictured the ring exactly the way he'd drawn it. The ring glowed slightly and Harry could see it changing from a simple silver band to one of pure platinum with an elegant golden vine of ivy engraved in a swirling pattern around the ring. With a flash of light, every other leaf suddenly held a diamond while the ones without gems remained solid gold.
Draco trembled with anticipation as Dumbledore continued. "To have and to hold, to love and to cherish, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, for as long as we both shall live."
Harry squeezed Draco's hand and finished speaking his lines before giving the blond's hand a light kiss.
Draco was so focused on Harry that he barely caught his cue in time. He repeated the words as Dumbledore spoke them and when the ring he held hit Harry's knuckle, he looked up into those beloved green eyes just before they closed to determine what shape the ring would take. It glowed and Draco watched as it became a direct opposite of his own ring. The band was gold with a platinum vine of ivy and no gems.
Draco smirked up at Harry wondering why the ring had turned out that way but all he said was, "Copycat."
There were questions in Draco's eyes but Harry would answer them later because his former professor was about to finish the ceremony.
"It is my incredible pleasure to officially pronounce you as husbands!" Dumbledore grinned at them and made a soft motion with his hands. "You may kiss to seal the bond."
Harry pulled Draco close and very softly brought their lips to touch. Once again, the rings glowed and then the whole room erupted in applause. Suddenly the newlyweds were bombarded by their guests and separated slightly. There were multiple requests to see the rings and ask about their clothing and the room.
Lucius quickly put a stop to it, asking all the guests that were not supposed to be on watch to proceed to the dining room while the ones who were about to take the next shift of guard duty could remain and speak to the grooms for a few moments.
Kingsley Shacklebolt and Draco's cousin along with Neville were the only ones who stayed behind. Apparently Neville had asked for extra instruction in defense and was going on duty with the older two. Harry was pleased to hear this as it could mean more assistance when the time came for the retaking of Hogwarts. Neville had already shown great promise and, with Luna's help, found his animagus form of a rather large dog…well, being that all animagus forms began as the baby version of whatever animal it was; it would eventually be a large dog.
When the couple was finally alone, Harry pulled Draco close again and this time when they kissed it was anything but soft. Draco didn't ask his questions. There would be plenty of time for that at a later date. He fell head over heels into Harry's passionate embrace. Their mouths were soft and moist while their arms stiffened, clutching each other.
"I missed you so much this morning, baby." Harry whispered.
Draco's eyes grew misty. "Me too."
"But we made it!" Harry said speaking at a slightly louder volume. "We're here…married…you're mine and I'm yours…"
Draco nodded happily. "We did it. We belong to each other."
Harry kissed his husband again.
Draco broke free, a moment later, with a breathless chuckle. "We're expected in the dining room, Harry!"
"I don't want food, though…" Harry smirked with a hungry gaze travelling the length and breadth of his husband's body.
Draco bit his lip nervously. "Me either…but my parents and our godfathers will be disappointed if we don't attend the celebration."
Suddenly, the young couple heard a throat being cleared and they whirled to see the portrait of Harry's parents. It was obvious that James had been the one to interrupt them but Lily was clearly amused by their behavior.
"Go and have dinner, boys. As soon as you've finished the meal, you can leave to…" Lily paused to wink at them. "Be alone…for the remainder of the night."
"The cake can be served without you, but don't forget to attend the morning meal as is traditional." James smiled at his new son-in-law but winked at Harry.
Upon reaching the doorway into the dining room they found their godfathers waiting to meet them. "Your parents wished us to inform you that you need not stay for the entire affair." Severus told the newlyweds.
"We've had word from the turncoat." Sirius took over from there. "It'll be safe to proceed sometime in the next twenty-four hours. You'll go in and mingle for a little while and then make your getaway. You'll have your wedding night and then, when you wake tomorrow you'll dress for battle."
"It is important for you both to be there, so I hope you're ready for this, Draco." Severus frowned at his godson.
"I am, Uncle Sev. We're taking a port-key so I won't get lost on the way and I've memorized the maps of Hogwarts castle and grounds in case I get separated from the group." Draco was quick to remind the elders. "Also, I've met Remus and Hagrid who will be joining us at some point so if anything goes wrong I can look for them and still be safe."
Harry nodded to his godfather and then to Severus. "Thank you for your support in this…and everything else as well."
"Both Severus and I are joining you on this one, so no saying goodbye just yet." Sirius patted Harry's shoulder. "Have a little fun tonight, boys. You both deserve it."
Harry and Draco clasped their hands as they entered the dining room. A wave of applause greeted them along with Draco's parents who summoned the elves. Dobby and Nobby unfastened the newlyweds' capes and took them away to their chambers while the meal went on. Other elves brought goblets of wine and champagne for the guests to toast the couple. True to their word, Lucius and Narcissa allowed the young couple to sneak away soon after that.
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Hand in hand, the young couple strolled down the corridor toward their bedroom. Just as they reached the door to their suite, Harry looked down at his new husband.
Draco glanced up at him and blushed before ducking his head.
Harry smirked and opened the door. Draco went to follow him but Harry was too fast. In one smooth motion, the older boy turned, scooped Draco up and carried him into the sitting area. The blond giggled in excitement and pushed lightly at Harry's shoulder but still the brunette did not relinquish his hold. Instead, he called for an elf. "Dobby! Can you open the bedroom door for us?"
The elf quickly appeared and did as he was asked, holding the door until Harry had carried Draco into the bedroom.
Harry set Draco down on his own feet and didn't look away as he thanked and dismissed the little elf. He leaned in and took possession of Draco's lips as soon as they were alone.
Draco broke the kiss soon after and slipped into the bathroom to 'freshen up'.
Harry took several deep breaths and looked around the room. The bed was draped in white linens and the headboard was decorated with an assortment of lilies and narcissus. On Harry's nightstand was a note with a vial of clear liquid. The note was from Severus and explained that the vial contained a lubricant that would help ease the night's activities.
He turned the lights down just as the bathroom door opened and Draco walked out in a long white silken robe. "Mother said I should wear pyjamas and let you take them off but I don't want to wait that long…" He opened the robe and let it drop to the floor in a puddle around his feet.
"You're beautiful, Draco…" Harry wasted no time, rushing forward to wrap his arms around the blond. "My gorgeous husband!" He claimed the younger boy's mouth again and this time didn't let go until they were on the bed.
Draco was breathless as he watched Harry undress. They'd seen each other naked before but tonight was different and they both knew it. Before it was just pleasure but now…tonight…Draco knew he was going to be fully claimed as Harry's.
Harry felt his husband's eyes as they skimmed his body appreciatively. He was proud of the way battle training had toned his muscles. They were nicely shaped without being too defined.
"I take it you like what you see?" Harry's green eyes glittered in the dim lighting.
Draco blushed and nodded as Harry walked slowly toward him. Seeing the predatory way that his husband was moving, Draco scrambled backwards until his back was against the large pile of pillows near the headboard and he could go no further.
Harry chuckled and climbed up the bed to kneel between Draco's legs. "Are you really ready for this, baby?"
The sound of Harry's voice using that nickname made Draco melt. He was still blushing as he nodded his assent for Harry to continue and spread his legs a little more.
Harry grinned and bent to begin kissing Draco's thigh while slowly traveling up. He delighted in the noises that Draco would occasionally make.
Each touch, kiss or lick from Harry became an overwhelming assault on Draco's senses. "Oh, gods!" Draco groaned. "Harry! Mmmm…" Through his moans, he concentrated on breathing as Harry brought him to the brink of bliss before stopping the older boy with a loud gasping protest. "Please, Harry! Please no more! I can't take it!"
This pulled Harry up short. "Did I hurt you?" The fear he felt was evident in his voice.
"No! It's just…so good…and I don't want…to come like we usually do." Draco panted, his blush only serving to ignite Harry's passion more. "I want you in me when I come."
Harry felt a number of emotions at once. He was relieved that he hadn't harmed his beloved but also further aroused by the words the other boy had spoken. He smiled softly in understanding and kissed the blond lightly on the cheek while reaching for the vial of lubricant. "Alright, baby. Just relax."
Still slightly nervous, Draco forced himself to take a deep breath and let it out slowly.
Harry poured a little of the lube into his hand and used one finger to find Draco's entrance. Noticing Draco's whimper, Harry hurried to capture his lover's mouth. He hoped to calm the blond with a kiss and it worked well enough for Harry to use the distraction to push his finger inside the other boy's body. Draco stiffened at the intrusion and arched his back involuntarily but Harry was quick to sooth him. They had only ever gotten this far while fooling around.
Draco nodded to signal when he was ready for Harry to continue and the brunette pumped his finger several times before adding another. Draco only winced as Harry made a scissoring motion inside him but, at the addition of the third finger, Draco began to rock his hips.
Harry grinned. "Like that?"
Draco ignored him as he tried to get those fingers deeper. "More…" He murmured.
Harry's grin stayed where it was as he twisted his hand to try and find what Draco needed him to touch.
When he did, Draco's eyes flew open as the blond cried out. "In me, Harry! Please! I need…"
With his clean hand, Harry stroked Draco's hair and face. "Alright, baby, alright. You're prepped enough. Should I do this from behind you, love? It might be easier that way…"
"No, I want to see you!" Draco interrupted, his arm coming up around Harry's neck to hold him close.
Harry began to suspect that this grin would never leave his lips. He kissed the younger boy and nodded as he used the remaining lubricant to slick their cocks before moving into position to press his cock against the bright pink pucker of Draco's opening. They both felt it as the head of Harry's cock breached the ring of muscle. "Deep breath, baby."
Draco nodded and breathed in. As the blond prepared to let it out Harry pushed himself in and suddenly they were deeply connected. Draco could feel Harry's pubic hairs against his bottom as intensely as the cock that was throbbing inside him.
Harry watched his husband's face for any sign of undue pain but none was forthcoming.
"More." Draco whispered as soon as he felt ready.
Harry nodded and shifted his hips to be rewarded by a pleased gasp from his lover. He pulled himself out a bit and thrust back in to see how Draco would respond. The blond only whined and asked for more so he did it again, this time pulling further out. Leaving only the tip of his cock inside his lover, he caught the boy's eye and thrust all the way back in.
Draco was nearly insensible as he lost himself to the pleasure of Harry's motions. His hands fought for purchase on Harry's back but it was difficult as they both soon became slick with sweat.
Harry licked at Draco's nipples which elicited a loud cry. Seeing how close Draco was, Harry took his still lubricated hand and began to pump the younger boy's cock while still moving in and out of his body.
Draco's world was rocked as he felt Harry's thumb skim the tip of his cock and he cried out clutching his husband as creamy white come covered their stomachs.
Feeling Draco's hole tighten around him, Harry was pulled across that line as well, filling his lover's body with come.
Draco refused to allow Harry out of his grasp until he'd caught his breath – not that Harry minded, of course. As they laid there, in each other's arms, they felt some kind of power run through them. It settled their spirits, though they didn't know how or why.
The blond relaxed quickly after that and Harry was able to cast some cleaning spells before stating casually that they could shower in the morning. Draco nodded sleepily as he was carefully wrapped in Harry's arms and they both drifted off to sleep.
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After a wonderful shower, Harry and Draco helped each other dress before strolling down the corridor toward the dining room.
"I don't want to go in there, Harry. I want to go back to bed…" Draco had a mischievous glint to his silver eyes.
Harry could only chuckle. "I know, baby. Me too…but we can't. We need to eat and then pack for the trip to Scotland this afternoon. Once there, we'll need to ready ourselves for the battle."
The blond pouted and pulled the older boy into the nearby alcove where he was quickly picked up and held against the wall for a searing kiss.
"Come, love." Harry whispered as he cuddled his younger husband tightly. "As soon as Riddle is vanquished there will be more time for the pleasant things."
Sighing softly, Draco nodded. "I hope we made a baby last night."
"You know how the potion works, Draco. It could take several tries to conceive and very rarely happens on the first one." Harry grinned as he let his husband stand on his own. "We probably made the baby this morning."
Draco giggled and hid his face for a moment but, when he looked up into Harry's green eyes and saw the happiness there, he felt calm and ready to continue the day's plans. Harry took Draco's hand and they walked into the dining room that way.
"Good morning!" Draco called as the doors opened for them.
Most of their guests were sitting around the table and started clapping as the newlyweds made their way across the room.
A grinning Sirius raised his glass to the boys. "Good to see nobody is worse for the wear."
Draco blushed and glared at Harry's godfather not noticing that Harry was too.
Sirius chuckled. "Sorry, sorry. Gee, you guys are no fun anymore!"
"Be nice, Sirius." Severus reached over and pinched his lover in support of his godson.
Due to the fact that a large portion of those gathered there would be traveling, the meal was light. Harry and Draco kept their legs pressing against each other as they ate and their friends didn't even notice the tension. There were toasts and teasing comments but Harry and Draco just smiled through it all.
Only when Mrs. Weasley commented that she hoped to see little ones sooner than later did the newlywed couple admit that the potion had been taken the day before.
Hermione and Pansy rushed around the table to hug them while Ron and Blaise just raised their mugs. Neville and Luna followed the girls as a slower pace.
As Luna hugged her god-brother, she whispered to him. "The first boy is his but a girl will follow the boys. She alone will have the spirit of the Gryffin and your crown will pass to her."
Harry frowned at the lovely blond, blinking in surprise. They'd suspected that Luna had the gift of sight but before now she'd never prophesied. Was this even a prophesy or just a mysterious guess? He shook his head and turned to shake Neville's hand.
"She's been acting funny all morning, Harry." Neville shrugged at the questioning look in Harry's eye. "Don't ask me. Anyway, I'm taking her home before we head out to Hogwarts."
Harry decided to tell his godfather about this later and not worry before then. "See you later, then, Nev."
The groups dispersed and would soon meet up in the courtyard to leave for Scotland. Harry and Draco barely made it back to their room before Draco was backing Harry up onto the sitting room couch. He pulled his husband's leggings down and straddled the older boy before Harry knew what was happening. Draco pulled out a vial of very recognizable substance – the lubricant from last night.
Harry was almost instantly hard as Draco's hand ran over his cock but when the blond turned and bent to use the lube on himself, Harry quickly became painfully so. The brunette watched Draco finger and stretch himself before realizing that it was taking too long. "Hands on the table, baby." He said softly but without losing the commanding tone. When Draco obeyed, Harry stood and pushed himself deeply into Draco's slick entrance. Once fully seated on Harry's cock, Draco moaned causing Harry to wrap his arms around the younger man. "You started this, lover…you can finish it." He sat without losing his grip on his husband and soon had Draco's legs arranged to give him leverage. "Ride me."
Breathless from Harry's commanding air, Draco took a moment to steady himself before beginning to move. He lifted himself up and rocked back down into Harry's lap.
Harry tried to lose himself in the pleasure as Draco had done the night before, but it just wouldn't happen. He loved the way it felt for Draco to be doing this but he wanted nothing more than to be the driving force instead of the passive one.
Again and again, Draco lifted his body and allowed it to slide back down. "Can't…Too much! Harry, please?"
Harry smirked and took Draco's cock in hand as the younger boy begged. "Alright, baby. I'll take over if you want."
Draco only rocked in place whimpering as he grew closer and closer to the brink. "Please…please…"
In one swift move, Harry had Draco bent over the back of the couch and was moving inside his beautiful body. "My beautiful blond haired boy…mine…finally mine…" He used his hand to keep Draco close to the edge of pleasure and waited for a sign from the blond which wasn't long in coming.
"Now, Harry. Please now?" Draco gasped as Harry hit his sweet spot. Harry kissed the nape of Draco's neck as he drove himself into that spot over and over at least three times in hard succession. At the fourth firm thrust, both boys cried out and Draco spilled his seed into Harry's hand while Harry's filled the blond's body for the third time since their wedding.
Draco shook with exhaustion as Harry held him up while still peppering kisses over his neck and shoulders. "Beautiful… so beautiful…my Draco." As soon as he felt Draco was strong enough to hold himself, Harry pulled out and hurried them both to the bathroom to clean up for the trip. He kept glancing over at the blond and getting blushing glances back. "That was very surprising, love…but it was perfect."
Still blushing, Draco leaned over to kiss Harry before calling Nobby and Dobby to help them pack.
Soon their trunks were packed and shrunk and they were rushing to arrive in the courtyard on time for the Portkey. Sirius and Severus were there speaking to Lucius and Narcissa who would only be seeing them off. Charlie and Bill along with most of the Weasley men were under the newly mended Malfoy crested banner. Ron and Blaise were with them and Neville hurried in from another section of the castle.
"I just got back from Luna's." Neville said to the newlyweds. "Her dad says she's made predictions before that have come true. I'm not really sure what any of it means."
"We'll talk to Siri and Severus when we've got time. Thanks, Nev." Harry told his god-brother before calling out to the rest of the group. "Is everyone ready for this?"
A chorus of 'yes' and 'heck yeah' filled the courtyard so a large hoop was made even larger for them all to get a hand hold. Harry and Draco interlocked their hands and then gripped the hoop tightly. Severus triggered the Portkey and soon enough they were in a field to the west of a town Harry hadn't seen since he was a baby and didn't remember at all.
Hogsmeade was a delightful sight and Harry could see something towering over it in the background. He squeezed his husband's hand and quickly called his uncle over. "Is that what I think it is?"
Sirius looked in the direction of Harry's gaze. "Yes, Harry. That's Hogwarts Castle."
"You'll see it better from town." A voice came from the direction they were looking and Harry saw that it was Remus coming to meet them. "Congratulations on your wedding, my princes."
Harry smiled lightly and nodded formally. "How have you been, Remus?"
"Well, Your Highness." Remus sighed.
"I told you a while ago that you could call me 'Harry'." Harry's eyebrow rose.
"True." Remus smiled in response. "I've got the agreement of the innkeeper at the Three Broomsticks to host your strategy meeting. My cottage is too small and a large group would be noticed. As it stands you'll have to trickle in a few at a time. The Weasleys should glamour their hair so it doesn't seem that they're connected in any way."
Harry could hardly wait to see the castle up close, but he knew it might take several hours before that would happen so he took Draco's hand and pulled the invisibility cloak over both of them as the group broke into their assigned factions. They would follow Sirius and Remus into town and then the inn. From there, all plans would come together and hopefully lead to the end of Riddle's reign.