The Slytherin Prince | By : Sablesilverrain Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Harry/Tom Views: 33970 -:- Recommendations : 7 -:- Currently Reading : 8 |
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Minerva used her Deputy override password to get into Dumbledore's office, intending to wait for the man to return. She sat in front of the desk, noticing the pensieve sitting on top of it. She was curious to know what memory the man was viewing last, considering he had left it in the pensieve.
But no.
She could resist temptation.
Then again, Harry wasn’t the type to just go Dark without a good reason.
Maybe the memory would give her a clue as to why he switched? She could just take a quick peek.
She really shouldn’t, but she was a Gryffindor, and as the saying went, “curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back.” She had always felt a kinship with that poor cat.
She got up and went to the pensieve, leaning in and diving into the memory.
She saw Dumbledore standing in front of the house on Privet Drive, and frowned. Why would he want to view something here? What could he possibly have witnessed here that was so important?
The door opened and the fat man, Vernon, if she was remembering correctly, opened the door. He grinned wickedly. “Good, you’re here. They just left. Make yourself invisible and we can get this started.” He said.
Dumbledore cast a quick disillusionment charm and followed him into the house.
Vernon led him up the stairs and to a bedroom with several locks adorning the door. He unlocked them and walked in. “They're gone, Freak.” He said to the thin boy laying on the bed.
Harry got up, looking resigned, and began to undress robotically.
Minerva gasped, covering her mouth as her eyes widened in shock, revulsion and realization.
This was why Harry had switched. He had been abused, degraded and raped, and Dumbledore had known! Had condoned it!
Had watched it.
She would have lost her faith in the light side as well.
Knowing that the man she had looked up to for so long had stood there, and watched this go on…!
Her trust was shaken, to its very foundations.
She pulled herself out of the memory before the man laid his hands, or anything else, on Harry, and fled from the room. She needed to be alone. To think. And perhaps have a stiff drink or two.
She went back to her quarters and sank into an armchair. One thing was for certain: she needed to speak to Severus. But there would be time for that tomorrow. Tonight, she needed to be alone with her thoughts, and decide just how deeply she was throwing in her lot with Harry.
The poor boy deserved due consideration.
If there was one thing Minerva knew about Harry without a doubt, it’s that the boy's heart was in the right place. He had a lot of love and goodness inside, and judging by what she had just witnessed, it was amazing that he had retained that goodness. It was a hard thing to keep, coming from such a dark place.
If that life was what he knew of the light, it was no wonder he had switched.
Minerva was certain she would have done the same.
She poured herself a large glass of scotch and took a sip, the burn of the alcohol familiar and soothing. She'd have one drink, but as much as she wanted to, she knew she couldn’t risk drinking the memory away.
This was too important to forget.
This, coming from his own magical guardian, was a true betrayal.
*****
Minerva Floo-called Severus early the next morning, hoping to catch him before he got started on anything.
A house-elf answered.
“Hello, I need to speak to Severus.” She told the elf.
The elf nodded. “Master Sev bes coming down for breakfast in five minutes. I cans go get him.” She said.
Minerva waited while the elf went and got him. He came into the room two minutes later.
“Minerva? What is the matter?” He asked.
Minerva let out a breath. “We need to talk. In private.” She said. “Face-to-face would be best. Harry mustn't hear what I’m going to tell you until you feel the time is right.” She said.
Severus nodded. “Alright, I will send him to the Dark Lord's Manor while we talk.” He said.
Minerva frowned. “Do you think that wise?” She asked nervously.
Severus smiled at her. “Harry will be fine there. He and the Dark Lord have become… Close.”
Minerva's eyes widened. “Tom.” She whispered in realization. “Severus, tell me the boy is not dating him!” She said pleadingly.
Severus’ lips pressed together. “Then I will tell you nothing.” He said.
Minerva sucked in a breath. “I will reserve judgement, since you seem to support it, but at least tell me he and Thomas Harding are the same man! I don’t want to see Harry get hurt for two-timing him!” She said worriedly.
Severus chuckled. “They are the same man. I will send Harry over there after breakfast. Go eat, then return to your rooms and Floo-call me. Let me know you are heading here, and I will let down the Anti-Apparition wards so you may Apparate here.”
Minerva nodded.
“Minerva!” Severus added, and she froze, looking at him quizzically. “Do not arouse suspicion. Pretend absolutely nothing has changed. It will need to be your best performance ever.” He warned.
Minerva nodded. “I will, Severus. I will see you soon.” She said.
Severus hummed. “I will be ready.” He said.
“You'd never be ready for this news, Severus.” She said in warning, then cut the connection, leaving Severus uneasy.
What had she learned that was so dire?
*****
“I need you to go to the Dark Lord’s house after breakfast. Minerva wants to speak to me privately.” Severus told Harry.
Harry frowned. “I could go to my room—”
“You will go see your boyfriend. Be glad I am giving you more time with him, and use it wisely. Perhaps reconcile your feelings on his real age and the age you see him as?” He suggested.
Harry grimaced. “Yeah, that’s kind of why I don’t want to go.” He mumbled.
Severus chuckled. “I know. So go and reconnect. His mind is older, but I can assure you, after the potion he ingested, his body is not.” He told Harry.
Harry sighed. “It’s just weird.” He said.
“You made this choice. You will live with it. You are in far too deep to turn back now.” Severus told him firmly.
Harry groaned.
“He loves you, Harrison. You don’t play with someone’s heart like that, even if it is unintentional. You can see him the same as you did, it will just take time in his presence. He has not changed since last you saw him. The man you are falling for so hard is still in there. It is only your perception of him that has changed. Let him fix it.” Severus said.
“Alright, alright, I’ll go. He’s going to kiss me.” He muttered.
“And?” Severus asked.
Harry sighed heavily. “And I’ll let him, but it’s going to be weird.”
Severus chuckled. “It won’t be so after a few hours in his company. You can stay as long as you want, provided you are home for dinner. We are going shopping for your school supplies and new uniforms tomorrow. You have grown another few inches.” He added.
Harry grinned. “I know, isn’t it great?”
“And you voice seems to have settled into your new, lower register.” Severus added disapprovingly.
Harry laughed. “Tom keeps saying I sound like you.” He agreed.
Severus hummed. “You are growing up.” He said.
“I’m happy with it.” Harry said brightly.
Severus sighed heavily. “I will survive, but I wished you could be just mine for a little longer.” He said.
Harry smiled at him. “Dad, I’ll always be yours first. I’m your son, and family means more than any other bond there is.”
Severus smiled. “As long as you don’t forget me when you come into your inheritance, we will do fine.” He said.
Harry nodded. “I won’t.”
They finished their breakfast silently, each lost in their own thoughts, both dreading what they would have to do.
*****
Harry tumbled out of Tom’s Floo and the man caught him. Harry braced himself just before lips descended on his. He tried to participate in the kiss, but his heart just wasn’t in it.
Tom pulled away, frowning. “What’s happened?” His eyes flared. “Did you find someone else?!” He asked, voice low and suspicious.
Harry pushed him away, glaring at him. “God, no! There’s no one else, I’ve just…Recently been reminded how old you really are.”
Tom’s frown deepened. “Oh.” He said softly. “I see.”
Harry sighed. “I want us to work, Marvolo. I love you. Let’s work past this little bump in the road. We just need to spend time together. I think.” He mumbled the last.
Tom hummed and took his hand. “Let’s go to my study. We can talk.” He said.
Harry nodded and let the man lead him there.
“So,” Tom sat and patted the seat next to him.
Harry looked at it, looked at Tom, then made his decision and plopped down in the man’s lap. “Hold me. It will help.” He said.
Tom’s arms wrapped around his waist. “I’m still me.” He said.
Harry nodded. “I know. And I still love you.”
“Good.” Tom leaned forward and kissed the back of Harry’s neck, making the teen shiver. “Now, how can we work you past your mental block?”
Harry sighed and turned sideways. “Make out?” He suggested.
Tom smiled. “I like the way you think.”
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