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Bed-Beaters and Jealousy

Bed time at the Manor Friday night

Lucius waited for Narcissa to finish her nightly ritual to get ready for bed, and before he undressed, he decided to check on Draco once more. He softly opened the door to his room and found the room empty.

He decided to check on Hermione's room, and it was also empty; he smiled and went back to his room, found his camera, and went along the hallway to Harry's room. He prepared the camera and took two photos.

The three kids were in the bed with Sirius in his Animagi's form. They were using his dog's body as a pillow, and their limbs were spread all over him. Lucius had been told that the three liberated wizards had terrible nightmares all night and slept very restless. However, right now, Sirius seemed very contented with the little ones keeping the cursed Dementors at bay.

Severus was stretched on the ottoman wearing night clothes, covered with a throw and looking peaceful. Lucius felt someone behind him, his great-grandparents. Each wrapped an arm around his waist, and he noticed Thallia's tears.

She wasn't sad looking at the wonderful life tableau painted with a love brush. Completing the scene, Mipzy and Dobby had opened the drawers of a dresser and were asleep inside, the two wolfhounds also slept by the fireplace. There were no owls on sight, too many animals of the canine persuasion. He sighed contented, the children were safe and well, surrounded by their protectors.

He left and decided to also check on the Lestrange brothers.

Muctis Sr. was there that evening. "Sir, something must be done about Mr. Lestrange, he isn't getting better. I have given him the dental potion, to all of them, hoping that eliminating the gum and dental infections something would give, but he just doesn't improve and his fever is raging." He looked at Rodolphus with concern.

"Maybe it is more than a sickness, maybe he is cursed? Or has he given up the will to live? The younger gentleman is getting better slowly; however, I must beg you to reconsider further care for them. Or, should we let the little ones have a go at them?" Muctis was begging with his eyes. His son believed that the young witch was a enchantress, or, at the very least, a natural healer.

"I'll take it into consideration. But before your son comes in the morning, would you check on Mr. Lupin? Be very discrete, we are the only ones that know. Are we clear?"

Back at his room, he opened the door and Cissy was already in bed; alas, she was sleeping. He sighed and his lips twisted. Darn, he'd been thinking about her the entire way from the hidden rooms, already aroused. With disappointment, he took off his clothes and got ready for bed. He went to the bookshelf to find a book, got in bed, and opened it.

Before he could open a page, a slender hand took the book away from him, and the witch who supposed to be asleep, found her way over him and straddled him. She smiled and kissed him with passion. It wasn't gentle; it was hungry and full of desire. Her tongue sought his and she bit his bodies sought each other.

"Pretending to sleep, someone is a bad witch," he whispered and playfully smacked her bum when he came up for a breath, and with a hand motion, took off all their clothes.

She tried to roll back from him, "Good night, I just wanted to kiss you goodnight," she giggled.

"No, you didn't, and you will not get away this easily. I want you. I have for hours, just kiss me and I will do the work," his lips closed on hers again. His face already transforming. The built up jealousy had brought the Veela out.

Her body was burning for his. She lowered her hand, and he slapped it away, no so nicely, "I said, I would do all the work, keep your hands to yourself, only good witches get to touch." He lowered his head while his hands roamed her body, his claws scraping her skin, wanting to mark her. She cried out wanting more and knowing it would be a slow burn.

The Veela hissed after taking over, and readied for her. The cunning beast lowered his body and bent his head, he wanted to taste his mate, "My witch, my Narcissa, say it, say it."

"Yours, yours..."

Breakfast Time

Jones came in before breakfast. He had an urgent message for the Grangers and apologized to Lucius for coming so early.

"Not a problem, I was up and ready." After Jones left, he tried to decide what to do with himself. Albeit he wanted that Narcissa was able to sleep longer today. Images of the night before were in the forefront, and he thought of going back to their room in hopes of an early morning treat.

Not a chance, the Manor was already alive and active which made him feel great. After all, he didn't remember times when three children lived here at once; they made him wish that they were all his. Lucius' smile was one of dark intent; he truly wished to keep the trio with him...maybe 100 years before he could have...The idea took roots and the temptation of spiriting them away to Malfoy Island, crossed his mind...he shrugged his shoulders, he wasn't perfect.

Grant came into the breakfast room, "Lucius, my father sent a message. Apparently, both of my sisters will be there for tea, as well as my in-laws and Kelly, Jeanie's younger sister. I was informed that they flew in last night upon my parents' request. They are extending the invitation to everyone here. I imagine Severus and Sirius should come along, and perhaps the younger Lestrange. I talked to my father yesterday, and he has an interesting proposition. He also said that we don't need to drive, apparently my mother has 'found' the house's floo connection." Grant sounded unhappy.

Lucius could not help but be surprised, "I thought you said you –m," he was tongue tied.

Grant answered a bit cool, "Whereas I had some big surprises of my own yesterday, I think it will be better if you hear it from the horse's mouth. Same goes for me, I also would like to do the same." He looked upset but would not volunteer any more.

Remus was on his way down the stairs, thinking that for the first time ever since he was bitten, he wasn't injured during the full moon. Between the padding of the cell, the music and the herbs burned to sooth the beast, it had made a big difference.

Muctis had come down to let him out; he had brought salves and what not. But it wasn't needed, he was fine.

"Lucius, Grant, what a surprise." He carried three critters, Harry piggy back, and in one arm each, Draco and Mimi, with Brutus and Negus on tow, as well as the two hawks flying along, a veritable delegation. "I heard the story of our pint size healers," Remus smiled.

He had an amazing smile, and both Grant and Lucius realized that the serious young man was quite handsome, and since both were jealous men, they thought of their wives at the same time. Too many young men, all single, and all here around their women. They looked at each other, their eyes troubled and both recognized each other's feelings, which brought them closer as friends.

"Padfoot is still asleep, I let him." Remus explained.

He put the children down, who all ran to the two fathers, and Harry stayed a little behind, Lucius stretched his arms first, "Come here son, am I not getting a hug?" he asked Harry, who ran to him. He meant the son bit.

He called me son and wants to hug me, the little boy thought happily.

Remus was short of amazed, but Draco wasn't. "Daddy, pick me up first!" He stretched his little arms; Lucius complied with a big smile, and after giving Harry a big hug, picked up Draco who covered his face with sloppy kisses, and then rested his head on daddy's shoulder sucking his thumb. Draco only stayed there for a minute, and then ran back to Remus who picked him right up.

Mimi came next and looked at Lucius to pick her up. She also kissed him, then, finger combed his hair, however after a short while, she got restless and asked to be let down.

"Traco, when we are like ten and we marry, you can have long hair like daddy Luisus, and I can comb it like my pretty pony's, okay?" Remus and Grant guffawed, but Lucius didn't find it too funny; not at all, she had compared his hair to a pony's mane.

Grant picked up Harry after Lucius hugged him, and he was immediately angry. Lucius and Remus caught his look, and they looked at each other questioningly. The child was a bag of bones, while Hermione and Draco were lithe but solid enough, Harry weighted a half of the other two.

Harry melted and hugged Grant tightly. He thought that he would never get tired of hugs. They felt very nice, and kisses were doubly nice. Not even Dudley was kissed by Aunt Petunia, a fact that made him feel even better.

Remus ran and picked up Mimi in one arm, and Draco in the other. Mimi started asking right away, "Remy where were you last night? We missed you. And my tante Elly wanted to see you, she said so. She doesn't have a daddy for my cousins."

Lucius coughed, and Grant chuckled. "A matchmaker, just like her mother, I will be d…"

Remus turned red as a beet, he did like Dr. Elly, but surely, what could he offer her? She was rich, and beautiful, and he…what could he offer? This was just a child talking.

Mimi wouldn't relent, "My cousins want a daddy, and do you like being a daddy?"

"Remus, we need to have a fast breakfast, and then I want the children go and pay a visit to our other guests. We had some interesting company yesterday. Did you see Sirius and Severus? They were asleep with the children last evening." Lucius commented.

Lucius wanted to save the poor young wizard from an inquisitive female. Albeit Draco was quiet, he also wanted to know, because if Remy married Elly then he would play with Mimi's cousins all the time, he pouted.

Remus stared at Lucius as if he had grown two heads. "I didn't see Severus, there was only Sirius, he was in the bed sleeping." Remus answered hurriedly.

Lucius noticed that Remus had turned even redder when talking about Sirius and Severus. Lucius shook his head; Gryffindors were odd wizards, whatever.

The kids went to find their places at the breakfast room. It was a new smaller table, brought for the children. The seats were lower as was the table, except on the ends where the table approached normal height.

Thallia had pulled it out from one of the storage rooms; it sat ten children. It was from a time gone by, and the way more children kept showing up; they might enjoy it better if they had their own table. They would be able to have more fun, at least the ones who could eat by theirselves. She hoped they would be open to Serpens' suggestions because she'd love to spend the rest of her days around the children.

The table would also sit adults in either end. The surface was carved with several kinds of figures, and was charmed to display the name of the child sitting by it, and during birthdays you could hide presents in side boxes.

When everyone was sitting down, Mimi came running to ask something, Jeanie bent to listen, and the little witch pursed her lips. Her brows were knitted and she appeared a little upset.

"Mommy, you have a big bug bite here, a boo-boo of some kind," she spoke quite loud, pointing at Jeanie's neck where she had a suspiciously looking bruise, shaped as a bite mark.

Jeanie had tried to cover it with make up to no avail. She was irked with Grant, not happy with him this morning. He had behaved like a caveman, what was up with him?

Everyone had stopped talking to listen. "Does it hurt? We don't have bugs at our home," the little witch continued at full volume. Jeanie was mortified, and Grant continued drinking his tea not looking. Lucius also avoided looking at Cissy's direction, no sense to stir up that cauldron.

Both Grant and Jeanie blushed red. Remus and Sirius, who had just come, looked at each other, not even daring to smirk.

Jeanie was speechless, and Remus, blessed was his heart, quickly interfered, "Maybe it was a flea from Sirius' dog. They love to bite, so they are called love bites." Everyone laughed, and Jeanie mouthed a 'thank you' to Remus.

"You need a flea collar like the one Mr Paws used to have. He was my kitty," She ran to Sirius and gave him her spiel while touching his neck and looking closely. Sirius had the feeling she was looking for fleas. He would get Moony for putting him under the radar of the bossy little witch.

"Yes love, I will get one of those, wizards love collars," Sirius smirked, and Jeanie blushed gain.

"No, no, no, not a love collar, a flea collar," Hermione huffed as she came down. Sirius guffawed.

After breakfast, Cissy pulled Jeanie aside, and with her wand erased all the 'love bites' from the night before.

"Wizards, men, males all the same, they want to mark us. It isn't done out of unkindness, it is for the other males to see that we belong to them. I had a few of my own; but thanks to magic I am one step ahead. It is rather unfortunate that we are unable to hide anything from those little terrors, and they are too smart."

They both smiled, and Jeanie hugged Narcissa in gratitude. They were fast becoming the best of friends.

Narcissa was amazed that she should be friends with a Muggle, and even more surprised that they were alike in so many ways. She was missing Andy these days; maybe Lucius would be open to visit her.

After Breakfast- Healing Pixies are requested.

Grant's mind was filled with discontent and disappointment over his parents withheld knowledge. Jeanie had told him that they had their reasons. She had even told him that if the shoe was on her foot, she would not be upset. Grant looked at her, he was convinced that she wouldn't react nicely if her parents had hidden magic from her.

They had a very intense encounter the night before, and this morning an argument over the 'marking', but he wasn't contrite. True, she had always disliked bites on visible areas of her body, but he wasn't at ease around so many single handsome men. He had seen Severus' eyes on his beautiful wife, and the fact made him want to show everyone that she was his.

"Grant, Jeanie, I am going to ask for a favor, I know we talked about it yesterday, but we need to make a request." Lucius' voice took Grant out of his daydreaming.

The children had gone out to play with Remus and Sirius. Severus had come a little late with Serpens and Thallia, and they were still eating breakfast.

"By all means ask. " Grant wondered about Lucius' somber tone.

"You all know about the Healing Pixies. We came in the room during the tail end; you were there, and I must say, what an amazing sight. The other guests, the Lestrange brothers, and for that matter Sirius Black, are both members of my wife's family." Lucius paused.

Narcissa continued for her husband, "Yes, Sirius is my cousin, and Rodolphus is my…" Narcissa's voice trailed off, she wasn't ready to talk about Bella, and why she was left behind at Azkaban.

She was somehow upset to have left her sister in the hellhole, but the moment she came out, she would represent danger for many of the people here, maybe even for her son. Lucius was talking, and she stopped her train of thought to listen.

"What she has tried to explaining is that Rodolphus was her first love and a very good friend, and the same goes for Rabastan. Albeit both are in very bad shape, Rabastan is not as bad. Sirius problems are more with his mind. Our prison is guarded by beings that suck all the happiness out of you, and want to consume your soul all day long. They drive people crazy."

Lucius sensing his wife's uneasines, left that subject alone, "Muctis has suggested, and we all agree, that we should let the children try the Healing Pixie's bit upon them. It worked for Harry."

"I don't think it is dangerous. Neither of the children actually saw any of the abuse that Harry had been submitted to in that place." Severus explained, he had been there after all.

"Yes, that is true, when I asked them later, they took it as a game. They both said that there was some yucky something, and like in the Healer Pixie they 'rolled' it in the goo, and then pulled it out the ears," Serpens added.

"Has anyone determined what is inside the goo?" Jeanie asked.

Severus answered, "Nothing, whatever it might had been, it emitted dark magic and then poof, it was gone. I had a friend helped me at the Ministry, they found the bug thing, which is scary looking and more a worm than a bug, is a centipede of sorts. There was also dead bacterium but nothing else. The actual goo thing is made out dead human cells, like hair, mucus etc; it comes from Harry."

He didn't add that he was absolutely puzzled, and that the bug had a human face. Although it was too small to be determined, with magnification it became too deformed. But if he had to bet, it had looked like the Dark Lord.

"I am willing to let them try, but the first indication they are into something bad, I will not allow Mimi to be in danger." Grant said, "And of course, if Jeanie is fine with it." She just nodded her head and held his hand tight.

Lucius, "With Rab's permission I will Legilemance into him, and maybe I can see them and detect any damage and stay in while the children are doing their thing. Or maybe should start with Sirius who is not as sick."

After everyone agreed with Lucius, Tallia interjected, "While I hope this is a good decision, I don't feel so brave, I am afraid for my sweet babies; they are such precious and special children, each one of them. I wouldn't be able to stand it."Serpens held her close to him, they were all a little afraid, but if the little witch was such a healer and Draco could help her, why not.

After a short break the three children were called in. Harry's recuperation was nothing short of a miracle, he seemed to have put the past to rest. He still cringed if someone approached him too fast.

"Mimi, Sirius is a little sick. They were in a bad place," started Lucius.

"In the place for naughty bed-beaters," Draco announced with authority.

The wizards and witches all had to press their lips not to laugh.

"Where are you getting those words from?" asked Lucius, he sounded upset and was the only one not laughing. Little did he know that he was digging his own grave.

"You told Mommy when I's taking nap, and I was maybe not sleeping." Draco avoided eye contact.

Cissy was unhappy and gave him a disgusted look. After all, she had told him time after time not to say anything, "Darling not now, tell me later because you never know if he is really out or not." Really, she was glad that she hadn't listen to Lucius all those times, "Just let me do this or the other because Draco is totally out." Uh huh, sleep indeed, now she knew.

Lucius was wishing he had kept his mouth quiet.

"Yes son, it is called the debtors place, not a bed-beaters place. When you do something naughty, and you are big, others decide you have a debt, meaning you have to pay for being bad, and you have to pay time in a nasty place. You do understand, right?"

The children didn't appear convinced, but they nodded their heads.

"Sirius was in the place because someone made a mistake, and he should not have been there. He was there with two very good friend of mommy Cissy. The wizards there weren't very nice and treated them badly."

He added and looked at Harry who was now sitting on Jeanie's lap. He was becoming scared.

Jeanie held him close to her heart and rubbed his messy head. Her heart was filled with sudden love for Harry, and she wished that he was her son. She could feel his fear, his insecurity; it was as if she were inside of him. The kids have healed him a lot, but not entirely. He still had sadness and fear of the big man, of the darkness, of being different, of not having a mommy or a daddy.

She looked at Lucius; she wanted to tell him not to scare Harry anymore.

Lucius felt a whisper in his brain, like someone was talking to him. Who, he looked around, Merlin, was Jeanie Granger talking to him? She was saying that Harry was scared, and he shouldn't say more? Damn. How could that be? She was a Muggle or was she? And why did they have Floo at Graham's parents?

a/n thanks to everyone. To all those who review and to all the readers. For those who noticed, Lucius is still Lucius, he just likes the ones around him. He even wanted to steal the other two children if he could get away with it.