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A.N. I was going over my stories and realized they suck, any way this is my attempt to make them less sucky and repetitive. New chapter will be coming soon since I am out of school for the summer. Thanks to all my lovely reviewer, and any constructive criticism is welcomed since this is sort of my practice for writing.
Chapter 1
Draco
sat staring out of the train window. He was in the very back
compartment trying to avoid any and all contact with his other
classmates. During the summer he had come into his inheritance and he
wasn't too happy about it. Sure he loved the power he got with it,
but now once he found his mate he would never get to be with any one
but his mate. Not to mention he would get insanely jealous for the
littlest things.
Finally
hunger getting the better of him, Draco decided to leave the safety
of his compartment to find the cart lady. He was half way down the
train when he smelt the most intoxicating sent. Opening the door to
his right, he spotted the raven haired god giving off the wonderful
smell. It was all Draco could do to stand where he was. Three pairs
of eyes were on him but only two held lust and anger in them. The
third, the one belonging to his raven beauty held only confusion.
Green eyes asking more then words could ever. His brain began working
again as did his body and within seconds was out of there and into
the safety of his own compartment.
Well
he had found his mate and future lover but it still left him upset.
Not only did he just run from him but his mate hated him and he
himself was supposed to hate him. This saddened Draco to no end and
was nearly crying when the door slid open and in stepped his mate.
Sitting across from Draco he stared out the window.
"Malfoy
I am only here to say that after what has happened this summer, I
don't want to fight with you anymore or anyone for that matter. So
from now on you are not my enemy anymore, considering I have had way
too many in my life and I am hoping we could have a truce."
Harry said looking into Malfoys eyes.
The
only thing he could do was shake his head yes and gave a small smile.
Relief was visibly in his mates face as he got up and headed for the
door.
"Thanks
Malfoy," with a smile in return Harry left.
Draco
was ready to jump for joy sure it wasn't a marriage proposal but it
was the best way to get there. His Harry wanted to be friends, well
not enemies, that was something. Maybe this would work out.
Chapter 2
Harry walked though the Great Halls door thinking of the train ride. He had talked to Draco about a truce and to his surprise it worked. Now he was wondering if Draco was planning to actually stay by it. Harry sat across from Ron and Hermione while Neville and Seamus sat on either side of him. All of a sudden he felt arms wrap around him.
"Harry it is so good to see you. Missed you so much," Seamus said in his thick Irish accent.
"I missed you too, but I still need to move," Harry said politely.
"Oh but it feels so good."
"Seamus
if you don't let me go I swear I will hex you," Harry said in a
perfect match of Snape's voice when he was talking to people he
didn't like or pretty much Gryffindors. This got the table laughing
and Seamus did let Harry go if a little reluctant.
It
was finally time for the sorting but Harry wasn't paying attention
instead he had started looking around the room. First the Hufflepuff,
but no one caught his attention, then Ravenclaw; he saw Cho and
quickly looked away. He still didn't know what he thought of her.
Finally his eyes rested on the Slytherins and to his surprise he came
across a glaring Malfoy, well not the glaring part. The surprise was
it wasn't directed at him, instead it was directed at Seamus.
Another surprise was that when Draco had looked at him he smiled. Not
a smirk but an actual smile. Harry had to admit he looked good when
he smiled and without meaning to smiled back.
As
if on cue Dumbledore got up from his seat and began his yearly
speech.
"Dear students, a new year has come and with it new opportunities. Voldemort, as all of you probably know was defeated this summer and with it a new chance at peace has come. So look not at your rival houses with hate but as friends. Life is too short for such pointless fighting." Dumbledore looked at both Harry and Draco at this, "However I talked enough about that for now and so that we can eat, the basics. No one is allowed in the Forbidden forest since it is forbidden and there is a list of Mr. Filtch's door and has been enchanted to allow all of the illegal products to fit so if any one has any questions you may consult the list or ask. Now before we eat I would like Draco Malfoy to please see me after the feast, now dig in."
Harry
looked up at Draco but he didn't appear to be surprised so what ever
Dumbledore wanted wasn't a shock to the Slytherin. Shaking his head
Harry decided not to bother about it and began to eat. He never got
to eat like this at the Dusley's, he hardly got to eat at all, so he
wasn't about to waste his chance now.
All
too soon the meal ended and everyone was dismissed to there houses.
Feeling tired Harry wanted nothing more then his bed and plenty of
sleep so he wordlessly walked to the Gryffindors common room,
forgetting about Malfoy being summoned.
Chapter 3
Draco
had been watching Harry when that filthy leprechaun had given him a
hug. Many thoughts flashed through his head at the sight and none of
them were school friendly. It was all Draco could do from jumping
from his seat and strangling the daylights out of him. He was nearly
about to when he noticed his mate looking at him. Not being able to
help himself, a huge smile was soon plastered on his face. But what
really got his heart fluttering was that Harry smiled back. So lost
in his thoughts he didn't even notice that Dumbledore was talking.
Soon there was food in front of him and his fellow Slytherins were
talking. While still staring at his mate, making sure no one got to
close, Draco began to eat a little.
Pansy
had been watching her best friend during the whole meal and halfway
though realization dawned on her. Leaning closer so that only Draco
could hear she asked him a simple but direct question, "So
Potter's your mate, my dear Dragon."
"Yes he is, how did you guess, my dear Flower," Draco asked still watching to make sure the leprechaun didn't give any more hugs.
"You haven't taken your eyes off him since the meal started and I have been your best friend since we were 5, so I notice things about you. You probably didn't even realize that Dumbledore summoned you to his office after dinner."
Confused Draco looked at her, "When was that?"
"During
his speech which you missed in your staring," Pansy laughed
sweetly.
"Oh
good thing you told me," Draco said with a little
blush.
"Not a
problem Dragon, now do you think Dumbledore wants to talk about your
inheritance."
"Probably,
I think father told him about the circumstances." Draco said
tensely when he thought someone had gotten to close to
Harry.
"Well
your about to find out, dinners over," Pansy said as she got
up," Good luck."
"Thanks,"
Draco muttered as he watched Harry leave. His heart seemed to tighten
and he felt like apart of him was missing. Slowly Draco got up and
headed out the Great Hall toward the stone Gargoyle. He was only
there a second when it opened to allow him to enter. Walking in Draco
saw not only Dumbledore but his godfather, Severus Snape, and
McGonagall. He nodded to each of them and sat in one of the plush
chairs.
"Lemon
drop?" Draco shook his head no, "Well then since you
probably already know why you are here, Mr. Malfoy, we should get to
the point." Dumbledore said before being interrupted.
"I
still don't see why this evolves me," Professor McGonagall said
huffily.
"I
believe it will, am I right, Mr. Malfoy." Dumbledore said with
the same annoying twinkle in his eye.
Draco
just nodded cursing himself for being so obvious. He hadn't planned
on telling anyone about his mate until later. Sighing, he crossed his
arms and refused to say anymore without them saying anything
first.
Noticing
this Dumbledore continued, "Your father has told me about your
Veela inheritance over the summer, and what to expect. So I have
taken the pleasure of setting up some rooms that would be able to
accommodate you and your mate...once you choose to tell them, that
is."
Draco
nodded," Is that all?"
"Yes,
except about your mate may I ask who they are?"
"Why,
you already know," Draco said coldly.
"I
have my suspicions, my boy, but I would rather have you tell
me."
"Fine
if you must know its Harry Potter, now can I go to my rooms
please?"
Dumbledore
nodded, but McGonagall had fainted and Snape had a weird look like he
had just eaten something sour.
"YOU
CAN'T BE SERIOUS! IT'S BLOODY POTTER, FOR MERLINS SAKE!"
Snape yelled.
"He
his and if you so much as touch or harm a hair on his head you will
be sorry." Draco said with an evil glimmer in his eyes, "Now
I would like to get some sleep for tomorrow."
"Severus,
calm down and show Mr. Malfoy to his rooms, while I try to wake our
sleeping professor."
Snape
nodded and reluctantly lead Draco out. Draco didn't say anything to
his godfather the whole way to his rooms. He loved the man as much as
a son would but there was no way he would allow anyone to talk bad
about his mate and till that changed he would talk to him no more
then he had to. "Here is your rooms; the password is 'Veela
bond'."
With
that Snape left and Draco was left standing in front of a painting of
a veela couple. Saying the password Draco walked into a common room
that held a fire place decorated with snakes and the walls were
Gryffindor colors while the window hanging were a silver. He liked
the room, it was very cozy and he hoped Harry would like it. Walking
to the back of the room there was a staircase and two doors. One said
'MALFOY', the other 'POTTER'. Heading to the one on the right
Draco entered his room and noticed the Slytherin style before falling
asleep on silk sheets. Thoughts of Harry playing through his
head.
Chapter 4 part 1
Still
asleep Harry was layered in sweat and turning from side to side. A
certain blonde Slytherin making an appearance in his dream. Harry was
laying on silk maroon sheets of a canopy bed with nothing but his
favorite pair of silver boxers on while a very talented tongue traced
circles around his stomach. After a few minutes of the oral message
to his stomach the mouth soon began kissing lower. When it came to
the boxers, it stopped, but only for a second to dispel of the
unwanted clothing. The slow kisses then continued lower until it
reached Harry's member that was erect and ready for attention. Harry
was clutching the sheets as the stimulation he was going through got
more extreme. Soon he could hold out any longer and was close to
orgasm. Finally he couldn't take it anymore and as he came he yelled
Draco's name.
Waking
up suddenly he looked around relieved that he still had the habit of
putting up silencing spells on his bed. The rest of his dorm mates
were still sleeping. Harry however was very much awake. Getting up he
headed for the Bathroom to take a shower and get ready for the day
since there was no way he would be getting any more
sleep.
Shaking his
head Harry was confused about what had happened and didn't know how
to take it. Sure he was gay but he had never had any thought of Draco
like that. In fact he was even more surprised that he wasn't sick
about the idea, of course he would never admit that to anyone
especially Draco. Calming himself Harry repeated to himself it was
just a dream and headed for the common room to wait for his friends
to wake up and go to breakfast.
Chapter 4 Part 2
Draco woke
with a smile on his face. He had a wonderful dream about pleasuring
Harry and was excited about doing so in person. Also hearing his mate
moan his name caused chills to run down his spine. Getting up from
his bed Draco looked at the clock to see that it was still early. He
went to go take a shower and once he reached the bathroom he stopped.
There was a huge silver tube, with snakes covering the edge of it
that would be perfect for two people, a shower next to it and a
silver sink with the same snake design. The floor was made of black
marble and the walls were white. It was a really breath taking room.
Noticing another door Malfoy assumed it lead to his mate's room.
Sighing Draco decided to take a cold shower before he went down to
breakfast. It wouldn't do to go around school aroused.
After
picking out his clothes for the day he looked at his schedule. To his
delight he had double potions right after breakfast with Gryffindors.
Just the chance he needed to be close to his Harry. Heading out the
door Draco was thinking of everything he wanted to do to his mate
that he didn't notice when he reached the Great Hall.
It
was still early so there weren't very many people eating yet. Taking
a seat facing the Gryffindor table Draco placed some food on his
plate and waited. His mate would come soon and when he did Draco
would be watching and protecting him. Already he hated not being near
him and as time went on the feeling got stronger. Soon it would hurt
to not be near his mate but until that time he would get his mate to
fall in love with him.
As
the door opened Draco's eyes raced to the door to only be
disappointed in seeing a few Slytherin walk in. One of which was
Pansy. Taking a seat next to him she smiled, "so watching for
Potter, I see."
Draco
only nodded and continued watching the door as it opened to allow
students through. Pansy looked at her best friend before asking him a
simple question, "Have you figured out a way to get your mate,
since you probably can't get him alone."
"I haven't thought of that actually, I just want to be near him." Draco said almost pleadingly.
Smiling mischievously, "well I think I might be able to help with Hermione."
"Really Pansy, I wouldn't have guessed you had a thing for know it alls. Anyway if it helps me get my mate I will be extremely grateful. Only problem, what about the weasel."
"I love you Draco but there isn't any way I'm touching him with a ten foot pole," she said hurriedly.
Draco wasn't listening since at that moment the object of his desire was walking in, "Draco I think that once you do have Harry you should take him shopping."
"Why,"
Draco almost growled.
"Calm
down, I was just thinking it looks like he only has had hand me downs
and new cloths would do him good."
Relaxing
Draco continued watching Harry and was curious when he turned to look
at him and blushed. Turning around quickly Harry didn't look at him
again during the rest of breakfast. Draco wondered about the blush
and was determined to find out its source. Licking his lips, he loved
the site of his mate when he laughed at something someone had said.
He also felt jealousy for the fact that it wasn't him who had made
Harry laugh.
Soon
breakfast was over and Draco made his way with Pansy to the dungeons.
Harry was in front of him so he could watch his mate. So it didn't go
unnoticed when a certain leprechaun placed his hand on Harry's ass.
He was about to go right up there and punch him when he saw to his
relief that Harry pulled away and placed one of his other friends in-
between them. Draco smiled at this and wanted to go up there and kiss
him senseless but resisting the urge Draco walked into
class.
Taking his
usual seat Draco watched Harry from the corner of his eye. Not paying
attention to Snape he hadn't notice him calling out names for
partners. So it was a shock to him when Harry got up and headed his
way. Harry took the seat next to him and blushed crimson when he
looked at Draco. Curious Draco was very intrigued.
"What's
with the blushing Harry?" Draco asked quietly so that Snape
wouldn't hear him.
"Oh...um...
nothing, so what potion do you think we should do? I think the most
interesting one is animal translation that allows you to talk to any
animal for 24 hours. I mean it would take a lot longer then some but
it would be worth it," Harry said really fast trying to change
the subject.
"That's
fine, but back to the reason why you have been blushing every time
you look at me," Draco asked calmly.
"It's
nothing really."
"Tell
me Harry," Draco ordered.
Giving
in, Harry looked at his hands in his lap,
"Ihadadreamwithyouandmetogether."
"What
was that?"
Whispering,
"I had a dream with you and me together, alright. It was nothing
so please let's just drop it and get started on the
potion."
Draco
was doing a happy dance in his head and without meaning to lost
control that he normally had of his veela powers. Within seconds he
was practically surrounded by lust craved students. To afraid to try
to gain back control, Draco moved backward toward the wall. The only
ones not affected was Harry and Snape.
"DRACO
GAIN CONTROLL, NOW!" Snape yelled.
"I
Can't!" Draco whimpered.
Suddenly
he felt arms around his waist and he was lifted onto someone's
shoulder. He was soon being carried through the mass of people. Not
stopping until they were successfully away and no one was around, he
was placed on the ground, Draco then looked into the eyes of none
other then his mate.
"Draco
what was that about, why was every one acting like they wanted to
jump you," Harry asked.
"Nothing
o.k. it's my problem. Don't worry about me." Draco said not
wanting to tell him yet.
"No
Draco, you made me tell you what was up, now it's your turn. So
tell me."
Sighing
Draco knew there was no point now of resisting. His mate had ordered
him to tell the truth so he had to, "Fine, I'm a Veela and you
happen to be my mate. I was so caught up in what you had told me that
I lost control of my powers and was nearly raped by both the
Slythrins and Gryffindors. I also want to jump you right now and so
that I don't I'm leaving now," with that Draco kissed the
stunned Gryffindor on the lips and walked away.
He
didn't look back as he walked but his heart was going a mile a
minute. He had just told Harry every thing and not only that, he had
kissed him. Going back to his room Draco decided to skip the rest of
his classes and take a nap. He was sure his dreams would be full of a
certain brunette.
Chapter 5
So
now Harry stood alone and confused. He had just been kissed and it
was one of the best kisses he had ever had, which wasn't hard since
he had only kissed two other people, one being Cho, and the other
just happened when he first realized he was gay. Realizing he better
catch up to Ron and Hermione Harry, headed in that direction. He
needed to find out about Veelas and if anyone Hermione would be the
one to ask.
Checking
the Gryffindor tower he was relieved to find Hermione alone,"
Um... I have a question about something Mione."
"Oh
there you are Harry, Ron out looking for you. Weird class today
wasn't it? I don't know what came over us, it was strange. Anyway
what's wrong?"
"I
was just wondering about Veelas that's all, do you know any
books."
"Of
course I do, there is The Big Book of Magical Creatures, Bonds, the
Veela Story and don't forget The Life and Times of Magical Bein...
Ohhhhh, you mean Draco is a..."
"I think so but don't say anything not even to Ron, O.K., at least not yet. I have some reading to do so I will talk to you later," with that Harry headed out the door and walked to the library. Deciding the Big Book might be a good start he headed for a comfy chair and sat down and began reading.
Veela: A magical being that has two forms. One that is very similar to humans except they are extremely beautiful. Normally whitish blond hair and pale completion. The other form however is not and is very bird like, for further information read pg 1555, Veelas gives off an alluring charm to attract their mate and makes normal people do unbelievable things and the only ones not affected are those bonded and those that have a high control tolerance. They mate for life and are very jealous; it has been know for veelas to kill if someone simply touching their mate. They will do anything to make their mate happy and will even give their lives for them. Once a veelas mate dies, so does the veela, and if rejected they will become shells of themselves not wanting to live. They need to be able to be close to there mate or at least see them; otherwise it is painful for them.
Harry closed the book and sighed. He didn't know what to do. If he was Draco's mate then he couldn't very well reject him. He didn't want to be the cause of anyone becoming a shell but also he wanted to have a choice as to who he would spend the rest of his life with. Thinking sarcastically to himself before he walked out of the library door and back to his bed to sleep, "This is what I get for asking for stable relationship."
Chapter 6
Waking
from his nap, Draco looked at the time to see dinner was about to
begin. Getting up he straitened his cloths and brushed his hair,
before heading out. He was almost out of the door when he realized
Harry hadn't been affected at all. That wasn't right, the only reason
he wouldn't be affected was if he was bonded. That would mean someone
else had his mate for themselves. Tears were falling down his face at
the thought of it. Anger was also building when he thought of someone
else touching his Harry.
Draco
walked in a daze, heading in no particular direction. So it was a
little of a surprise when he was at the door to Potions class. Not
knowing what else to do, Draco began to knock. He hadn't even reached
the door with his hand when it opened and Snape appeared, "Now,
what brings you here."
Not
caring how it sounded and that his godfather didn't like his mate,
Draco told him what he had found out and fell to a pile on the floor.
The Professor didn't say anything for awhile so he could decide what
to do. Giving in to his kinder side, that only family ever saw, Snape
easily picked up his godson and carried him to a couch in one of his
private rooms.
"Stop
crying, boy, life isn't as horribly as it seems right now,"
Snape said as he took a seat opposite of him.
"OH,
IT'S NOT! MY MATE, THE ONLY PERSON I WILL EVER LOVE, IS ALREADY
BONDED!" Draco screamed at the top of his lungs.
"No
he is not, so calm down. I'm socked, Draco, that you hadn't put it
all together."
"What
are you talking about; the only way someone isn't affected is if
there already bonded. That's why you where fine, since you and
Professor..."
"That's
not the only reason, sometimes people have a very strong control
tolerance, such as Potter. Otherwise, Voldemort would have killed him
years ago," Snape said calmly.
Calming
down considerably Draco continued, "What does control tolerance
mean?"
"It
means that person can keep his mind and body from other peoples
control, like the Imperius spell, and since I have worked with Potter
he is even better at it. So he is resistant of your charms because of
that, NOT because he is bonded. Now I am hungry and if I want to eat
at all tonight we better put an end to this meeting," with that
Snape headed out of the door.
Draco
was relieved considerably. His mate was still his and no one else's.
He wasn't hungry anymore but his mate would be there and he
desperately needed to see him. He felt lost without him and not
seeing him for the majority of the day was making it worse. Heading
for dinner, Draco was almost giddy to be able to see
Harry.
Opening the
door, Draco's mood dropped for the second time that day. Harry was no
where to be seen. Taking his seat next to Pansy, he didn't say
anything. Thoughts of what could have happened to his mate or who he
was with. Pretty soon he couldn't take it anymore and was about to
leave when he spotted a snowy owl flying toward him. Recognizing the
owl as Hedwig, his mates, he was frozen to the spot. Gracefully,
Hedwig landed in front of him, holding her leg out expectantly.
Undoing the letter, to his surprise she stayed, and looked at him as
if she was judging him. He petted her a little before hurriedly
reading the letter.
Draco-
Meet me tonight in front of the
lake at 11 pm.
One
confused,
Harry
Potter
P.S.
send reply with Hedwig.
Draco
after searching for a quill, wrote on the back of the parchment a
simple yes and gave it to the expectant owl. Before flying off she
nipped his finger gently and gave a small hoot. He was almost jumping
for joy, his Malfoy pride, the only thing stopping him. He would meet
his mate tonight, alone. No distractions, just his mate and himself.
He would get Harry to understand that they were meant for each
other.
Getting up
from the table, he ignored the curious look Pansy was giving him and
headed out of the door to get ready. He had to look perfect for his
mate so he headed back to his room. Taking a shower he let his hair
fall down instead of slicking it back. Draco picked a black tight
fitting shirt and pair of khakis out of his closet. He looked at
himself in the mirror and liked what he saw. It was still a few hours
before their meeting so Draco picked out a book that looked good from
the shelves and sat down to pass the time.
Finally
it was ten minutes till 11 and Draco got up to leave. His heart was
beating very fast and with each step towards the lake it got faster.
He was finally able to see a figure standing in front of a tree.
Slowly, he made his way to the figure and within seconds he knew who
it was, "Hello Harry."
Spinning
around Harry just looked at him for a second before talking, "Hello
Draco. I guess you are wondering why I asked you to meet me here. To
tell you the truth I don't know myself. The best place to start, I
think is this whole mate thing. I'm still not sure what my feelings
are on the matter, but I wont reject you, but I need my time and
space. So what I'm basically saying is that, can we take this slow. I
know about the whole fact you need to be close or at least see me and
I talked to Dumbledore about the rooms and everything and I guess I
can do that but that's as far as I can go for now, I'm
sorry."
Harry
truly did look sorry and he didn't need to. If slow is what his mate
wanted, that was fine. He at least got to see his mate all the time
which would help the lost feeling a lot. Smiling at Harry, Draco
grabbed his hand, "Harry that is just fine with me, you are
giving me a chance and with that chance I will show you how worth it,
it is. I love you and will take it as slow as you want to. Now, it is
getting late so how about me showing you the
rooms."
"Um...thanks
Draco and I have to tell you that you really look good with your hair
down."
Draco
was ecstatic about the compliment and planned on throwing the hair
gel out as soon as he got back to his room. Still holding onto
Harry's hand, Draco lead him back inside towards the Veela picture.
Reluctantly he let his mates hand go as he walked into the room Harry
gasped a little once he was inside. Turning to see Harry's reaction,
Draco smiled.
"This
is beautiful, is it just for us."
"Yup
and you haven't even seen the other rooms
yet."
"Oh...um...does
there happen to be two bedrooms."
"Yes
there is and it is joined by the bathroom, which is quite
nice."
"Good,
oh I don't mean it like that," Harry added once he saw Draco
reaction," Its just I have to get used to this and I don't
really know you yet, so two different room would be better. Besides I
would end up waking you up in the middle of the night if I were to
happen to be having one of my dreams."
"What
dreams," Draco asked a little worried.
"Oh,
nothing, now what about the other rooms, come and show me,
please."
Sighing
Draco wasn't happy about letting this go but his mate had ordered him
to show him around so he had to. He would figure out what was wrong
latter. He looked at Harry while showing him the other rooms. He
didn't like what he saw, well only part of what he saw, anyway. Harry
was perfect but his cloths were horrible, Pansy had been right about
the whole hand-me-down thing. They were a grey, but weren't naturally
so, and they were also a few too many sizes to large.
"Harry,
I think this weekend we should go shopping, for new cloths, for
you."
"Oh
that, well I guess I should have got new cloths earlier but there has
never been time, and I only have Dudley's old cloths right now. All
my money is at Gringotts, though," Harry said with a cute blush
rising to his cheeks.
"Not
a problem, I never said you were paying, I am," Draco said as he
opened the door the Gryffindors room, "it is late so how about
we go to bed for now, sweet dreams."
With
that Draco closed the door and headed for his room. He still could
smell Harry and it felt wonderful. He loved being so close to his
mate. Now if only he could find away to be even closer without
invading his mates space.
He
didn't have to wait long when he heard his mates scream...
Chapter
7 (Harry POV before meeting with Draco)
Harry tried to
get some sleep but it wasn't working, he just had way too much on his
mind. Sighing, he climbed out of bed and looked at himself in the
mirror. His hair was just as unmanageable as ever, and his glasses
wasn't what he thought as attractive. Harry had no clue why Draco
would want him as a mate, there were, definitely, much better
candidates out there.
Deciding
he had better talk to someone about this, Harry headed for the only
person he knew would probably have the answers. The only problem was
getting them out of him. No one was around as many had classes, so
his trek to Dumbledore's office was uneventful. Already knowing the
password, Harry reached the door and knocked. He heard Dumbledore
call him and walked though. Sitting at his desk, Dumbledore looked as
if he had been expecting him.
"Um...Sir,
I'm here to ask you something," Harry said quietly.
"Ah,
yes I was wondering when I would see you. Lemon drop?"
Dumbledore asked before continuing, "Does this have anything to
do with a young Mr. Malfoy?"
"It
does, actually, "Harry looked at him carefully, "I guess
you already know that I am his mate, but I was actually here to find
out what that means. I read some about Veelas but I was wondering how
it was going to affect me."
Dumbledore
looked at the boy who had gone through so much in his life and
smiled, "As you know Veelas are very protective and jealous, so
not seeing their mate makes it even worse, for the fact, they think
their mate is off, either hurt or with someone else. So our young
Malfoy will be very much worried about you when he can't see you.
Also Veelas are very lost without their mate and have to be close to
them or at the very least see them at all times. They can manage some
time apart but it will still be difficult for them. This is why we
have set up rooms for you and Mr. Malfoy to share. I also think the
sooner you get used to this the better it will be, and one last
thing, do not, under any circumstance allow the young veela get sight
of you with anyone else, doing more then talking."
Harry
blushed at this and nodded. He didn't know what else to ask him,
seeing as Dumbledore just summed up everything he want to know
without Harry saying much at all. Getting this information didn't
help Harry much since he still didn't know what he was going to
do.
"My boy,
why don't you meet with Malfoy and talk. It might help both of you to
understand a little better."
"O.K.
Sir, I guess that would be a good start," Harry said as he got
up, "I think I should go now."
"Goodbye
Mr. Potter and good luck."
Harry
walked out of Dumbledore a little less confused, but still unsure
what to do. Figuring he had better meet with Draco soon, Harry headed
for the owlery. Spotting Hedwig, Harry walked over to her and gave
her a little pet. She looked at him with almost knowing eyes and
waited. Taking out a piece of parchment, Harry wrote a quick note and
tied it to Hedwig.
"See
what you think of him, will you," Harry said as she flew
off.
Deciding to
wait for her, Harry looked out of the window over to where the forest
was. He could make out Hagrid and Fang feeding some new animal. He
loved Hagrid but was a little nervous about his pets, that he showed
for class.
After
awhile Hedwig gracefully flew to a perch and awaited Harry to untie
the letter. Reading, Harry was confused until he noticed that a very
neat 'yes' was written on the back. Sighing Harry petted Hedwig for a
little before talking, "what do you think of him, my dear
friend."
The
snowy owl gave a small hoot and nipped Harry's finger affectionately,
"I take that as you like him," Hedwig gave another
hoot.
(Harry POV right after Draco left him in his
room)
Harry had
stripped down to his silver boxers and it wasn't long before he was
asleep and the same dream that had been haunting him for months came
back.
Each time it
might start different but it always ended the same. His parents,
godfather, and friends all ended up dead because of him. And each
time he would wake up screaming, alone. Except something was
different tonight. He could feel arms wrapped around him, and when he
had his glasses on, could see a very shaken and concerned face next
to him. Harry, who hadn't even allowed Ron or Hermione see him cry,
gave up what little strength that he had and started crying into
Draco's chest. He needed this. He needed someone to hold him and
whisper everything was going to be fine. Harry needed love, which
before then, he was afraid to give. When he did give his love, it was
always taken away.
Harry
continued crying until finally he was asleep, his arms wrapped
tightly around Draco, afraid he might leave him. For the rest of the
night they would stay like that, entangled in each other arms.
Chapter 8
Draco had
rushed his room to Harry's. Flinging the door open, he nearly
jumped to his mate's side. Harry's eyes opened and within seconds
he was crying into Draco's chest. Wrapping his arms around Harry,
tightly, he allowed him to cry while he spoke calming nonsense words.
Finally, there wasn't any more tears and Harry had a death grip
around Draco. He, however, was ecstatic, Draco was where he wanted to
be, in his mates arms. Snuggling up with Harry, he fell asleep
peacefully.
The
next morning Draco woke before Harry. His mates head was resting on
his chest, and arms were still wrapped around him. He didn't dare
move, afraid he might wake Harry and this closeness would soon
disappear. All too soon, Harry started to wake and his eyes fluttered
open to have emerald eyes stare up at him. Not sure what his reaction
would be, Draco just waited. To his surprise Harry snuggled into him
and closed his eyes again. Giving a sigh of relief, Draco stoked
Harry's raven hair which caused a slight moan of appreciation from
him. Chills flooded Draco quickly and he had to fight his urge to
make his mate moan again, for fear of scaring him away.
It
was almost time for breakfast, and Harry got out of bed. Draco felt
all the heat and comfort he had felt, disappear. He wanted to stay in
that bed forever, but he knew it wasn't going to last. The both
quietly got dressed, neither mentioning what had happened last night.
After taking his shower, Draco dried his hair but left it down. When
he came out of the bathroom, he was received with a smile.
"I
really do like you with your hair down, it looks so soft. May I?"
Harry asked softly.
"Yes
of course." He said lowering his head, since he was at least 6
inches taller than him.
Harry
ran his hand though Draco's blond locks and gave a small smile, "You
should definitely keep your hair like this."
Draco
could only nod, being too aroused to do much else. He loved the feel
of his mates hand in his hair. It caused shivers to run all though
his body. Quickly, Draco grabbed Harry's hand and started out of the
door, "we better hurry if we want any breakfast."
Harry
simply allowed him to lead the way. When they reached the Great Hall,
Draco reluctantly let go of Harry's hand. "I guess we should act
like nothing has changed for awhile."
Harry
nodded, "Yeah I guess so."
Entering
both boys went to their tables not saying much. Draco sat next to
Pansy, while still being able to watch his mate. Pansy smiled and
leaned over, "so my dear friend how is he taking
it?"
"Actually
quite well. He hasn't pushed me away, thank Merlin. Hopefully it is
just a matter of time."
"Hmmm,
that's good and if my luck holds then it will just be a matter of
time for me too."
Looking
at his best friend, Draco gained one of his trade mark smirks,
"Things going well with Granger then?"
"Maybe.
Since Professor Snape paired us up I got to spend a little time with
her and she seems to take my advances pretty well, until the weasel
got involved anyway," Pansy replied.
"Yeah,
I have a feeling that he might have a problem with me and Harry. It's
not that I care, he could go suck Blaise for all I care, but Harry
will of course worry what about what he thinks. I guess I have to be
nice to him no matter how much I hate it, so Harry's happy,"
Draco said as the owls came with the morning post.
Pansy
had said something, but he wasn't paying attention. Harry had just
got a letter and was now looking around, confused and what appeared
to be scared. Suddenly his mate got up and walked out. Waiting a few
minutes, Draco followed. He traced Harry by scent to an abandoned
classroom. He was holding the letter tight and his knuckles were
white.
"What's
wrong Harry?" Draco asked as he walked
closer.
"Oh...Draco,
it nothing really, just a letter. I really didn't want to read it
with everyone around me so I decided to leave." Harry hurriedly
put the letter in a pocket and looked around nervously as if
something was about to jump out any second.
Draco
knew his mate was lying for the simple fact he could since the
quickening of his heartbeat, and recognized the nervous gestures.
Stepping closer, "What are you hiding, Harry?"
"Nothing,
like I said it was just a letter," Harry said backing
up.
"From who
then?" Draco said as he took another step
closer.
"Oh...well...um,
I don't know, to tell the truth," said Harry who was now against
a wall.
Practically
pinning Harry, "Then why are you so nervous about a letter. Let
me see it please."
"Draco
lets just forget it ok, it's not important. No need to worry,
everything is fine," Harry whimpered.
"Harry
James Potter, you are lying to me so you either give me that letter
or I go in to get it."
Giving
up the hopeless battle, Harry retrieved the offending document from
his pocket, and handed it over.
-Harry
It
is me. Where were you? You know how I hate when you're not in
class, endless wasted hours of missing your beauty that belongs to
me. This summer was bad enough but to think you weren't in classes. I
again will have to punish you badly for that. I expect you to be in
classes today. How I miss your beautiful body especially when water
is cascading down it. Why weren't you in the dorm? You better not be
with anyone, you are mine and mine alone! Never forget
this.
Secretly
your rightful master,
LGNV
Draco
was fuming, to say the least, "WHO IS THIS FROM?"
Harry
was close to tears, "I don't know, I started getting them last
year. I was hoping I wouldn't get anymore this year."
Harry
was now crying, Draco shushed him and kissed him on the mouth. Harry
returned the kiss but it didn't last long since Draco pulled away,
"what does it mean when it says they will punish you again, if
you don't know who it?"
"Um...it's
just at night when he feels I did something wrong, he send a curse
that feels like someone punching me." Harry said his eyes
downcast.
"What!"
Draco's eyes were flashing, "Where?"
"It's
just my chest and sometimes its lower, but really it's not that
bad. So, don't worry its nothing, I can handle it."
"You,
Harry, are my mate, and no one, I mean no one, gets to hurt you. Even
if they are not known right now, I will find them, and kill them,"
Kissing Harry, "I promise you that."
Draco
pushing Harry against the wall kissed him deeply on the mouth before
moving lower and bite/sucked on his neck until it left quite a mark.
"That is to let everyone know you already have someone and they
can fuck off. Now class will be starting soon so let's
go."
Draco
led a very stunned Gryffindor out of the room toward their first
class. Unknown to them, however, were two eyes watching from the
shadows, growing angrier by the second.
Chapter 9
Harrys POV
Harry
was smiling as he left Draco. He loved the way it felt when they
kissed and how his heart raced. Sighing, Harry continued on his way
to Divination were he would meet up with Ron. His mind went from very
happy to very nervous. Harry was very nervous on what he was going to
tell his best friends and how they would react. Hermione would
probably think things through rationally but Ron was another story.
He tended to over act at the slightest things and this was a very big
thing.
Shaking his
head, he decided to figure this out later. He was now walking in an
empty hallway, that lead to class. He always hated this route, but it
was the fastest and easiest way. He was too busy thinking to notice
anything around him, so when arms reached out from an empty class
room, he was unprepared. Too surprised to do much, Harry was tied and
gagged before he knew what was happening and could react. Fear was
building up when he saw a hooded figure standing over him. "I
told you that you were mine and then I see you with another. How dare
you!"
Harry's
blood ran cold with the sound of his attacker's voice. He
remembered it from some where but he could not place it. He stopped
focusing on it, when he felt a kick in the stomach. Doing what came
naturally, Harry began tuning everything else out. Spells hit him, as
did more kicks, but Harry wasn't focusing on that. He was able to
ignore the pain but he still wanted comfort, so crying out in his
mind, he called for Draco. He kept this up until he could no longer
keep himself conscious.
Draco's P.O.V.
Draco turned and
began walking to class ignoring the tightening of his heart as he
walked further and further from Harry.
He
was almost to his class when he felt Harry calling to him. At first
he ignored it, thinking it was only in his mind but as it became more
urgent, Draco became worried. Running towards where Harry's class
was, he began to get more and more worried. As his heart began to
beat faster and faster, his nails began to grow and harden. His eyes
were starting to flash red and his hair also grew and turned
moonlight silver.
Finally
reaching a door he could feel his mate in, he tried to open the door
to find it locked. Forgetting about his wand, Draco used his full
Veela strength to push his way in. What he found tore an inhuman
scream from his throat, that could be heard anywhere in the castle.
There was his mate laying on the ground unconscious being brutally
kicked. Black scaly wings ripped through his clothes and his teeth
became extremely sharp. Attacking at full speed, the hooded figure
was sent flying across the room into one of the walls. Draco would
have continued to attack if it wasn't for a moan that came from his
mate.
Calming
himself just a little, so that he could help Harry, he picked him up
carefully and flew to the Hospital wing. Draco could feel Harry
slipping away from him and he became even more panicked. Finally he
was at the hospital wing and as soon as he entered, Madam Pomfrey got
strait to business. She told the upset Veela to place Harry in one of
the empty beds and started to check the damage and head to the back
room to grab a few things. All through this Draco sat on the opposite
side of her and held his hand, his tears mixing with some of Harry's
blood.
A bright
white light surrounded Harry, and when it disappeared he was laying
peacefully without a scratch on him. Draco let out a yelp of shock
and began kissing him every where around his face until he woke up.
As Harry's eyes opened Draco kissed him full on the mouth until
they both needed air.
When
Pomfrey came back in from getting potions and informing the
Headmaster, Draco was back to his normal form and was snuggling up to
a much healed Harry. Smiling with relief, she went back to her office
to give the boys some time together.
Chapter 10
When Harry
woke for the second time he could feel arms wrap around him. Smiling
Harry looked down at the sleeping veela. He looked so peaceful when
he slept. Looking at is surroundings Harry became confused. He was in
the hospital wing which was surprising since he didn't feel any pain
and he couldn't remember the reason he was in there in the first
place. Thinking back he could only remember leaving Draco to go to
class. Everything after that was a complete blank to him.
When he
looked down again concerned eyes were looking at him. "Are you
feeling better Harry?"
"I feel fine, but what
happened?"
Draco visibly tensed, but he answered," You
where attacked last night and almost died."
"Really?
But I feel fine." Harry said confused.
"I guess
something from my Veela kicked in, after seeing you so hurt and I was
afraid of losing you, that you were healed magically." Draco
said before giving a kiss to Harry's cheek.
"Oh...but
who attacked me?" Harry said blushing from the kiss.
Almost
growling, "I don't know but when I get my hands on them they
will wish they were never been born."
"That won't be
necessary Mr. Malfoy as the offending party had been expelled and
awaiting trial from the Ministry." Dumbledore said from the
entrance way, "It's good to see you looking well Harry."
"Um... thanks Headmaster, but who attacked me." Harry asked quietly.
"Yeah who attacked my mate?" Draco
asked nails sharpening.
"I will tell you, but you must
promise to let the Ministry to handle him, agreed Mr. Malfoy?"
"If I must," Draco reluctantly agreed before adding so
only Harry could hear, "But if they don't handle it well enough
I will."
"Now Harry this may come as a shock but your
attacker was actually someone close to you." Dumbledore said
slowly.
"It's not Ron is it?" Harry asked nervously.
He didn't know what he would do if it turned out to be his best
friend.
"No, no, it's not Ron. It was actually Neville
Longbottom." Dumbledore said sadly.
"What? But he
wouldn't do anything like that." Harry said tears forming.
"Sadly it's true. We put him under truth serum and he
confessed to everything. I really wish you would have come to me
earlier about the harassment." Looking at the now very emotional
brunette Dumbledore shook his head. "Neville had already been
taken from the school for your and his safety. His wand most likely
will be broken and his memory erased, since he is still a minor, and
then be sent to the muggle world to live. I wish this had never
happened but we can't change the past. I will leave you now but I
will check on you latter."
With that he left. Draco was
muttering about finding the piece of filth and strangling him to
death when Harry began to cry. "Its O.K. love everything will be
fine."
"He was my friend and the first boy I ever
kissed, how could he do that?" Harry said crying into his
shoulder.
Draco really wanted to kill him now, simply because he
had kissed his mate, but he forced himself to relax and comfort his
love. For the third time in a row they fell asleep in each others
arms. Harry emotionally spent cried until sleep over took him while
Draco was out not to soon after.
Chapter 11
Harry awoke to a loud gasp. Opening his eyes he spotted his best friends in the door way. Looking down he saw a sleeping Draco was wrapped firmly around him. Harry tried to pull away but his grip got tighter around him. Bringing his eyes up to his friends he saw confusion and a little horror, at least in Ron's eyes.
Before he could say anything Ron had left. Hermione however was still standing there looking curious. "What's going on, Harry?"
"Umm... Draco and I are... well... he is a veela, as you know, and well, we are..." Harry stuttered.
Recognition flashed through her cinnamon colored eyes and she smiled. "You're his mate, Harry?"
"Yes."
"Good."
Harry looked shocked before asking her why.
"Well it's about time you have someone to love you and I know for a fact he will not let you go back to those muggles, if he knows how they treat you." Hermione said as she sat down, "You have told him haven't you."
Looking down at the sleeping veela, he shook his head, "No I just wouldn't know what to say to him."
"Start from the beginning because that's were most stories start."
"You know if you rearrange that a bit and add a few words you would have a saying from "Alice in Wonderland."
Hermione giggled, "I know I was just reading it a little while ago."
Harry became serious again. "I do promise to tell him when I'm ready. Um... but do you think Ron will be able to handle Draco being apart of my life?"
"I don't know. You know his temper but if all else fails I will just stop giving him my help with his essays." Hermione said with a smirk
"Hermione that would be simply evil." Harry said smiling.
"Yeah but its fun to watch him squirm when it's the day before its due." Looking at her charmed watch, Hermione stood up, "I have to get going before I am late. I will talk to you later."
Harry watched his friend leave and looked down at his mate. He was still sleeping and Harry was grateful for it. He knew he had a lot of things to tell him but now wasn't the time. He still had a lot to deal with. Neville being his attacker and Ron probably upset at him were not helping matters. Sighing Harry wrapped his arms around Draco and fell back to sleep.