Whoops! I had forgot that I accidentally had chapter 10 as 11, *sweat drops* Okay, here's the correction!
His friends had finally decided they were back to being the golden trio once more. Harry was pleased to see their true loyalty remained. He was gathering his classes' assignments for today and his friends weren't leaving the dormitory at all.
"If I recall correctly, is there a limited amount of time for soul twin mate?" The witch had to ask.
Harry blinked, but he hasn't suspected her to be quick to catch on and it was not what he had thought. He turned to her with Ron by her side already like a couple.
"Seventy-one days left. However, I need to court him today, but I need to stress him out to get him to come to me." The dark hero replied.
Ron hummed delightfully, "Is there anything we can do to help?"
Harry chuckling menaced – which had almost scared them, "I suppose. Could you spread rumors about a big party? Snape hates the absolute out of control or a party."
Hermione shook her head, yet, she knew better that this was the only way for Potion Professor to be around their best friend. Ron was eager enough to do the job and Harry knew this might be worth it.
For now, the savior sent his papers to his classroom without a worried. He opened his door and they headed out of his quarter. He gave them a familiar smile and they were glad to find the old Harry in there somewhere.
"I will need to meet Albus about this. He will be helpful at the most. So," He smirked, "Do not be late for my class when chatting up a rumor."
Hermione frowned, "Why not go to him and court him already? He ought to know escaping from this is not a proper way."
"How would have you felt finding out you're a submissive mate and be expected to fall in love to bond within day one?"
She stammered, "Too soon, I-I believe."
His hand gently touched her shoulder, "Exactly. If I get him to become comfortable with me, laid his trust upon me, and I gain his trust. I would be freely to court him as him being willingly."
The red head turned to Harry, "So, a luring plan into the trap. But, Harry, why don't you just spend time with him on the weekend?"
The savior smirked, "I plan to this weekend. Albus is doing some…favor for me I've been dealing with the other weekends."
The Gryffindor students were curious automatically with the savior on this. His head shook because he was not going to admit what he had been doing.
"You know, you should find some rarest potion ingredients and present them as gift when you are courting him." The witch commented.
Harry grinned, "I already got them. I supposed to court him couple weeks ago, but something had come up on both of our agendas."
Hermione was impressed with her wizard best friend and saw how much improvement has changed in him. He wasn't clueless or behind on everything. He had truly known what he was doing. They exchanged ways and dealt their own matters at hands. Harry walked the way to the headmaster quarter – knowing where the man would be.
He spoke the earwax beans password to the gargoyle and helped himself way in. The dark emerald eyes pinpointed the headmaster sleeping soundly and unaware of his presence within the room.
"I need to speak with you, Albus." He announced.
The blue eyes snapped open, "Somehow I must wonder if you have forgotten of others' sleep?"
"Forgive me, I was in a middle of progressing ideas and knowing I will need your assistance in soon future." The emerald glistened to the familiar innocent.
However, Albus was not a fool, "I do not understand why not simply allow me to call him here and you may court him, Harry, my boy."
The savior shook his head at the headmaster, "I want him to come to me, not by force, Albus. Of all people, you should know how Snape is."
Professor Dumbledore sighed and saw no reasons to cause further issues, "You are correct. Now, what do you have in mind since I am clearly wide awake now?"
Albus sat up from his bed and appeared his day clothes immediately. Harry sat down on the guest's chair and grinned to the point not anyone should have had attempt to stop him.
"Ron and Hermione agreed to set out the rumor of a big party. Therefore, I want it to be obviously known through the entire school, but Severus does not know. It would be increased to the point it would happen itself." Harry was already ahead, "He will come to my office for peace and quiet, but you will be 'requesting' us to join your office. I will then, ask him out."
The pale blue eyes stared at the emerald eyes, knowing this was only to keep things going, and-
Harry pulled back sensed something. His eyes narrowed and focused on what would be happening. He scowled and Albus was not certain of this anymore.
"What is it, my boy?" This was new for Albus to witness, which he was uncertain of this time.
Harry's hands curled tightly, "Someone is harassing my mate," He snarled, "Invading his space."
The blue eyes blinked twice, "Harry, check carefully. You know Madame Pomfrey does need his potions."
The soft growling hinted was a warning, "Not her. One of the sixth year students."
Albus nodded and walked up to the savior, "Allow me. You know Severus will guard himself more, if he sees someone defending him, even if it does not mean he could not protect himself." The voice was soothing.
The emerald eyes closed, struggled to remain calm, and his ears trusted the voice in that guidance. He had to agree, Albus went to address the matter immediately, and he did not want any sorts of chaotic rising among the school. He had prepared his spells in case the headmaster could not handle the matter, but he knew one thing and that was to set up a private spell on Severus' door. However, only Harry and Severus would be allowed to be aware of it.
Although, his senses on Severus was turning to relieve about something and it had calmed Harry down. He would have almost torture the student for pulling such behavior towards his mate. He would have not allowed it! Of course, he had to wonder how the hour ago had to affect Severus or what caused him to be up so early.
The headmaster had returned with the student following behind him. The dark savior sensed it was the harasser and he was not pleased. He does not have this student in his class, so this student was rather lucky.
"I am fire calling your parents for threatening our professor for the mere of your failing grades. This is not an appropriate behavior, Mr. Logson." Albus walked over to the fireplace.
The pale yellow eyes narrowed at the headmaster, "You do that and I will crucio you."
The emerald eyes turned opaquely toward the student, who happened to be in dangerously at risk. He whisked himself closely to the student in greater fear.
"If you dare to crucio Professor Dumbledore, you will end up in Azkaban in one second." His voice ominously almost petrified the child, "I know people who will not question against me and will follow my order to arrest you. If you attempt to harass or threaten anyone, it is straight to Azkaban. I will know," His eyes narrowed at the childish student.
Mr. Logson froze from his position because of the fact the hero was in the room. He was not pleased to see where this was heading to and thought he was going to get away with it. Harry had recognized that he's a Slytherin and it was not as one simply expected.
His head shook and shivering, "N-n-no, s-s-si-sir, I-I won't d-do it again." He was almost pale as death.
Albus was observing how protective Harry turned out to be, even himself. However, seeing the boy frightened made it certain to…its point. He coughed to gain their attention and thought of a way to handle.
"Ah, thank you, Mr. Potter, for preventing a possible matter. Mr. Logson, I am calling your parents of your failing grades and as for now, I will place you under detention with Mr. Potter for one week and starting on Monday to Friday. If you miss one, I will bring your parents into this matter."
The detention punishment has made the dark side of the savior pleased, knowing his twin soul mate would be safe from such threats, and showing others in their place. The student nodded immediately and refused to argue.
"Detention is at six. Do not be late or it will be half an hour extra." Harry warned him.
Albus sat down at his desk, "You may leave now. Your parents will be informed privately."
Mr. Logson agreed instantly and left without waiting or stay here any longer. It had definitely placed less trouble for the headmaster and less stress for Harry as well. The savior leaned against the wall and waited patiently.
"I take it his threats were serious, Harry?" The headmaster folded his hands.
He nodded once, "Yes," The emerald eyes trailed over to the door where the student has exited, "I will not tolerate anyone threating anyone Snape's trusts or protector. That and I am afraid a crucio is not going to do you well."
"Ahem, thank you. I suppose giving Severus the stress would not do well." Which, Harry had agreed to, "Care to educate me?"
He nodded, "If anything had happen to you or anyone he cares deeply or trusts well, I would have acted merely on instinct to provide everything for him and them. However, he would soon realize he is a submissive mate and I will not tolerate fighting against this. It would cause restriction for an amount of time and more quality time. You would have to hire someone to replace one of our positions so I could remain closely to him."
The blue eyes recognized the matter at hands and accepted the situation for the best. To the savior, he knew what he was doing at all cost before the risk could happen and refused to start right now.
"In other words, I am under your protection because of your mate." Albus did not have to question that since it was obvious.
The baneful hum tuned came out, "Quite yes, but do bear in mind, only to what Snape's interests."
Albus knew he was not going to receive apology from the man-who-lived. It was not going to reverse to the light side of Harry.
"Harry," His voice was soft, "What happened to you?"
Harry bored at the ground, "Training has changed me. When I lost sleep, dark becomes a part of me. It helps…Lights is still there, but it won't always win the war. I was able to understand its power; how Voldy becomes like this, but I still have my humanity and reasons. He does not possess any mate, so he has no purpose. I do and I live for my mate, with or without his choice." He shrugged, "I admire dark ways, but I still have humanity and sanity, Albus. Of course, it is something one must be capable of." He shrugged.
The headmaster had no clue and found this quite…helpful. It was better than nothing, considering Harry hadn't exactly spoken much of details other than he killed Voldemort, was no longer capable of sleeping, and Severus is his mate.
"Anyhow, I need him to be called in-" Harry held himself gather briefly, "-at seven o'clock. He will likely to be stress by then and not in my room as well. If you wish to call for random reason like stating about having a party should be supervised or something, just bring him in here. I will come in the following few minutes afterward."
Albus accepted where this has been going and decided this would be easier for his students. He hasn't expected it would have taken four years later to be where they were standing. There were no ultimate sacfifices for anyone's lives, especially between themselves. He had to wonder, but he trusted the savior to tell him someday.
"I will certainly arrange that, Harry, my boy. However, are you attempting to court him by then?"
He shook his head, "No, not completely and it will be a while to manage a courting date with him. He needs to seek out to me for trust or nothing will work out. You ought to know better, Albus."
"I merely think of the days that are left. You must at least inform him that he cannot escape from Twin Soul Mates' bond and such."
The emerald eyes understood and calculated some things into the matter. He estimated a few theories and weighed his options before speaking. The headmaster waited momentarily and observed the young man's process channeling before attempt to interrupt.
"I will find it to happen within a week if I could. With my schedule on the matter, I cannot fall behind too much nor have interference at all." He explained, "Simply have him here at seven o'clock and bring up the party rumor. I will handle the rest afterward." Harry crossed his arms and met the headmaster's eyes.
Albus hummed, "Fair enough. I do wish to see him happy before their friendships ended kind of happy."
The emerald eyes narrowed at the headmaster, "The friendship with my mother?"
The elder shook his head, "No. Your father and godfather; they were friends with him. They had gotten along quite well…until some misunderstood situation came along and destroyed the friendship. Your father turned into a bully, merely on a jealously reaction."
The Gryffindor nodded, "It would make sense." He hummed, "I will meet you at the dining room." He pushed himself off the corridor and aimed for the door.
The headmaster shook his head, yet, he knew there wasn't much to do. He went to the fireplace and arranged the contact to the parents of Mr. Logson and other fire calling.
After leaving Albus' office, Harry headed to the dining corridor and sat at the usual DADA's seat. Everyone was already pouring in, and chatting mad crazy. Some of the professors filled in their staff table and helped themselves to their feeding. The dark savior managed to pick up words of the party and the students were too thrill to attend no less. The familiar scent had passed the savior and began to observe his mate in comfort. Minevra acknowledged his presence and reminded herself those promises for her former student.
"Ah, Harry," Albus spoke, "I managed a suitable substitute, but for yours would be difficult."
The young man understood, "Remus, he's useful and trustworthy."
The headmaster didn't deny the obvious decision and resumed to his breakfast. Harry held his cup and drank his tea as much as he can. It was very rare for others to suspect his necessity for his permanent awake. His friends had recently become aware, but keeping themselves out of Severus' knowledge or they'd face their best friend in vain warning. His ears picked up on conversations of Minevra and Severus while having their main meal of the starting day. There were students still coming in for later time for breakfast.
Whoosh!
The forcing rushed wind cluttered others onto the ground and walls. Everything was like a vicious storm with a few lightning striking to blind everyone shortly. People groaned, confusion rose, and glanced to their surroundings to the scene if a tornado hit inside the school. The very emerald eyes snapped open and growled immediately. He stood up and drew his wand to perform a direct spell. The blue transparent shield covered his mate. Harry leapt and landed in the middle of the dining room. He chanted in an unknown language while swinging his wand briefly.
The doors swung open dramatically, gained others' attention, and murmuring about their savior's behavior. The potion master lifted his head and instantly recognized the pro-shield. He was displeased and scowled at the ridiculous spell. His onyx eyes searched for the man-who-lived and witnessed such unusual scene with Potter. His eyes and ears tuned in carefully. Harry stood in front of the opening door and clumping footsteps came forward. The crowd turned dead silent and pulled away before at risk. The former Dumbledore Armies were gathering their wands for the possible action in need.
The menace emerald eyes shown displeased to the enemy as a tall man with black straight hair to his chin and possessed dark blue eyes. His clothes were centuries old to the leading of late seventeen hundred's, demonstrating his superior would show, and long sharp nail to state his creature status. He smirked directly at the Dark Art Professor and he stopped walking within fifteen feet apart from the enemy.
"Ah, Harry Potter! The hero in black is certainly rewarding." The old accent spoke to him pleasuring tone.
The wand struck up in midair, "You have twenty second to explain your attack, vampire!" Harry chose his timing wisely.
The tension grew in the air and Albus feared only to the worse. Severus stood with his arms crossed and one eyebrow hanging up to his view. This was something he hadn't expected, yet, trouble was usually caused around the man-who-lived. The students remained distance as much as possible to protect themselves. Hermione and Ron signaled their army to wait until they were told to take action.
The vampire chuckled, "You killed my beloved mate and I will kill your mate!" The blue eyes darkened.
The emerald eyes narrowed, "I have no mate. Who was your mate? A clarity may help."
"You killed Bellatrix! His head snapped, "Lies! Your mate is under the protective shield of yours!" He hissed.
The shock hit through entire school with such words, between who was mated to Bellatrix and who is to Harry. The tip of Harry's wand bolted sunlight beam at the vampire. The man groaned at the unbearable affect and slid several feet away from the savior. The wasn't going well as he had suspected. Everyone gasped at the unexpected action occurring.
"You are breaking and entering Hogwarts' property and violate an attack. Your accusing is not directed on me. Bellatrix was kill by someone else. I was hidden for three years and only killed Voldemort." He declared his own defense, "I suggest you leave before I place you to Azkaban arrest."
The vampire doubted him immediately and sped in hasty rush. The students panicked by running far from the unwanted guest. Harry jerked around and saw the blood parasite near his mate. His wand twirled shortly and the potion professor appeared on his left side. The pro-shield vanished and the wizards and witches gasped at such power in action. The vampire turned around slowly and picked up his eyes directly at the soul twin mates with successful expression upon him.
"I do not know who you are fooling, Harry Potter! You killed my mate and I will kill yours!" He stomped, a heavy vibration set off the grounds.
Everyone panicked, held onto each other or something, and almost tempted to escape before such event to occur. Harry showed the elder vampire completely fearless and bowed absolutely to no one. Severus lifted his wand and took a couple of steps-
The savior's hand clasped onto the Potion Master's wrist and drew him behind him. His emerald eyes warned the man he was not allowed to do.
"Avera-"
Harry whirled his wand before others could blink, a struck of blue lightning headed straight at the invader's head. The elder screamed, wand had dropped, and his hands onto his face. He continued screaming, trying to feel something, and fear instilled heavily. Albus noted it was time to step in before the humanity could disappear within the man-who-lived. He gathered his wand and charmed an arrest spell onto the unwanted guest. The whispered was only known to the headmaster's hearing.
"I-I c-c-an-can't s-s-see!" He repeated, gasped for some form of comfort or restoring sight.
The headmaster ignored him, "All staff members are to cancel classes today, check on your students, and some of you volunteer to fix up our dining. For all students, if you are injured, seek the nurse. If you need help, check with any of your professors and friends. Prefects, supervise the hallways and work as a team. I will be handing this man to an aura and such other matters. The house elves will deliver your food in your house' common room." He apparated with the vampire.
Professors began to follow the instruction. However, Harry's head turned over to Severus – refusing to remove on his hold – and witnessed an annoyed man.
"Quarter Adhortanteque." Harry muttered a useful spell.
The room changed within a blink, crowd noises disappeared, and open space was welcome for once.
"Let me go, Potter." He sneered.
Severus struggled to remove himself from impossible grip. Harry growled at him viciously and jerked his arm closer the elder against his body to end this immediately.
"Stop resisting or you're making it worse than it is, got it?" Harry glared.
The professor lifted his head, "Making it worse? Potter, this is getting ridiculous." He attempted one pull away, "Are you truly believing what that foolish creature has said to you?"
The seriousness developed strongly in Harry, "Yes, but I knew long before that. You are my mate, a soul twin mate."
Severus froze momentarily and fumed at what he had heard. This was not something to hear at all for the morning. He refused to believe it through someone this dark. With one more attempt to escape the grips, yet, after the difficult to remove himself from Harry's grip, the Gryffindor pinned him against the wall and held both of Severus' wrists within two seconds.
"Do not resist or you will cause more confliction here. Now, use your logical brain into this because you will understand. Tell me, have you sense something this early morning? Did you follow it, even against your own will?" Harry spoke quietly, it could nearly frighten anyone with such tone –causing the elder to shiver slightly.
Severus' onyx eyes widened and found himself confused on how the man-who-lived knew that when no one else knew or suspected. The words connected to truth of twin soul mates and above all, it had truly mattered.
"Then why do you not leave me alone? Allowed me to be involved like this, Potter? You know I have absolute no interests in mating, especially with you."
The immoral chuckling escaped his lips, "Good thing I am the dominate mate or it wouldn't work out. However, you know you cannot settle yourself out." His emerald eyes lowered to see the pale skin of potion master.
Severus stuttered shortly, "Wha-what are you talking about?"
Harry soothed the man's back of his hands, "It began in fourth years of mine, but I did not understand much. There was so much times to claim you in your knowledge, I refused to bow down to your submissive's whims or power. After that, our lessons to protect my mind from Voldy…the dominate side did not approve, but it kept the secret hidden from you." Harry looked up at the elder's face, "My isolation gave me an understanding why I had been through this. The truth of Soul Twin Mate was one of the reasons why I had felt being protective of you, and why I knew best for you." One of his hands released Severus' wrist and rested on his cheek softly, "You cannot deny it or demand to be over. You would be forced to accept it, but know this…I will not harm you. I only wish to protect you and care for you." He removed his hand off Severus' cheek.
His mate sunk in the information and tried to process it as much as he could. The dominate mate allowed it and observed his reaction carefully. It was not difficult to be patience as he had expected and the potion master was merely going through this little by little. The onyx eyes was fixed on the dominate man.
"Is this the main reason why you trust me of your story? That I am the only one to know because I am your mate?" He questioned carefully.
Harry smirked, "More than that. You have knowledge of thirst, this benefits me to allow bonding, and I only wish to be seen someone who trusts you well and care for you the most before I could ask to court you."
Severus began to see where this was heading and found this to be…novelty of the savior more than he suspected. He had no clue or signs of such purposes.
"Is the role reversible?"
"Irreversible. Potters are known to be Dominate in Soul Twin Mating, so I'm afraid not."
Severus nodded, "What of the conversation with Dumbledore before the attack had happened?"
Harry hummed drastically, "Curious mate, aren't you? I'm afraid with the attack and threats have caused me to go protective on you. I am aware that Mr. Logson threatened you and I almost took over. Albus was kind enough to help and we discussed of substitutes ahead of time. When a dominate mate feels the need to protect its mate, they go into a long protective mode until it settles down for a couple of weeks. He is taking care of the courses for our students for a couple of weeks. Yours is taken care of and I already know who would be wise to fill in for me."
Severus disliked the situation he was unexpectedly placed in. He was not in his favor as he had wished to be or a desire to decline this would be a delight opportunity. The touch from Harry was confusing, half of him yearned for it and another half was uncomfortable, and it was the first time anyone treated him like this almost. Harry recognized the behavior and emotions has changed. He decided to test his theory and his free hand soothed the man's face slowly and gentle as possible. The onyx eyes drew away and head turned immediately, yet, a hint that gave away to Harry. He was satisfied.
"Will you stop resisting me," The savior asked.
Severus remained quiet – knowing too well of the answer and consequences now. It had changed him as it was not going to get them anywhere or severe problems rising.
"Yes." He struggled to hold back a sneer.
Harry continued soothing his face, "Good. Now, am I hurting you in anyway?"
The man shielded his eyes and shook his head. At least, Harry was gaining the dominate role over his mate and claiming a bit down. He released Severus' wrist and leaned in to kiss the man's forehead.
"I suppose I should start finishing that story with Mulciber. We can work out this situation later, but do keep in mind, I will not tolerate any resistance or escape. I will not take it lightly," He brushed back the man's curtain hair a bit.
Severus opened his eyes and found the warning given ahead of time. He had hoped to leave quickly, but it would be a challenge for a long while. Of course, he was curious about the spell's development story, but this has step back him about Mulciber involved again.
A knut for thoughts?
Random question: If you are a witch/wizard, what Hogwarts House would you land in? I'm a half Slytherin and half Gryffindor (such a dangerous combination, isn't it?).