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The Dracken Prince	By : Sablesilverrain Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Harry/Tom Views: 12519 -:- Recommendations : 7 -:- Currently Reading : 19
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, the universe, or anything you recognize here. My take on Drackens should be unique, but it is also a borrowed concept. I make no money from this, and do not endorse anything you may see herein.

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Harry was sitting at the end of Luna’s bed as she braided his hair. Zephyr was circling overhead happily.

“So,” Luna said conversationally, “How has Tom been?”

“Great.” Harry answered automatically.

Luna yanked on his hair, earning a yelp of pain. “Try the truth next.” She advised, continuing to braid.

Harry sighed. “He's disobedient. And mouthy. But I expected as much, and I love him anyway. I don't really want to change him, but he needs to learn when he can get away with that. Because if he doesn't, eventually I'll have no choice but to discipline him in public. And he'd hate that.”

Luna hummed. “Well, you do need to explain his rights and responsibilities better. Obey me is all well and good, but it's not exactly clear, and neither is defer to me. Both leave a lot of room for interpretation, and a Dark Lord is going to take that wiggle room and run with it. Until he runs off a cliff or something. And that would be on you for not being firm on what he needs to do and say to keep in your good graces. If nothing else, give him Merlin's journals to read so he at least knows what he can expect to face as far as things you will not tolerate. Because I bet that right now, he is confused.”

“I am, too!” Harry snapped, and Luna yanked on his hair again. “Ow! Dammit, Luna!”

“You have instinct guiding you! He has nothing! Do you want to lose him?!” Luna shouted.

Harry froze. “No.” He whispered.

“Then it is your job to be direct with him. You're an unworthy mate if you aren’t and Lady Magic will punish you, possibly by taking him away.” Luna warned.

Harry gritted his teeth. “He can read them. I will send the first over tomorrow.”

Luna shook her head. “Too risky. We go to school soon, just bring them with you. That will be soon enough.”

Harry hummed and nodded.

Luna looked up as she finished the braid and tied it off, then held out an arm.

Zephyr immediately flew down and perched on her arm, careful not to scratch her with his claws, and nuzzled her.

Harry turned and his jaw dropped. “He wasn’t even that cuddly with Tom. Only me.” He said in awe.

Luna giggled. “Jealous? Don’t be. I have a connection to Lady Magic, and animals can sense it. I still can’t talk to him, but he knows he can trust me on an instinctual level. It’s why your Dracken is so calm around me, too.” She explained, petting Zephyr. She scratched under his chin and he purred and blew a puff of smoke into her face as his eyes closed in pleasure. She laughed delightedly. “He’s so cute!” She said.

Harry smiled. “Yes, he is. And he’s a real sweetheart.”

*Can I go home with her?* Zephyr asked.

*She can’t bond with you.* Harry told him.

*I fail to see a problem with this.* Zephyr said.

*She can’t talk to you.* Harry added.

*She gives lovely scratches.* Zephyr argued.

*You’d never get another shower, I bet. She seems like the bath type.*

*Never mind, I like it here.* Zephyr decided. *Just have her over more often.*

Harry laughed. “You almost earned yourself a Drackling!” He told Luna.

Luna’s eyes widened. “Oh, that would be bad! Daddy would dissect him. He always wanted to study a Drackling! No, he stays here, where he is safe!”

Harry looked at her in horror. “No one is dissecting my bonded Drackling!” He told her.

Luna nodded. “I would prefer you get to keep him. He’s too cute to become a research project.” She agreed.

Harry reached over and pet Zephyr.

*Oh, yes, double attention!* He said in bliss.

Harry laughed as Zephyr’s purrs increased.

“I heard Neville and Theo had to push their wedding back some because of Augusta?” Luna asked.

Harry laughed. “Yes! Apparently, she wants them able to live together from the get-go, so they are going to marry the day before we catch the express. They will spend the first night together in Neville's home, then they will have a private room at Hogwarts, so they don’t have to live apart. Augusta has arranged everything, and her only stipulation is that Neville finish school before any children are conceived. Theo's parents say as long as the baby will be born after school is out, they don’t care if one is made a little early, so to speak.” He explained.

Luna nodded. “Yes, I got an invite with the new date on it, and I'll be there.” She said.

Harry smiled. “Good, I look forward to it!”

“We should probably get some sleep. You have to be available for your mate tomorrow. It’s the last weekend before Hogwarts starts back up, he’s going to want to spend the time with you.” Luna said.

Harry nodded. “Yes.” He turned his attention to Zephyr. *Do you want to sleep with me tonight, or do you want to sleep with Luna? She can bring you to breakfast when she gets up.*

Zephyr considered his question, then answered, *I want to sleep here.*

Harry laughed. “Zephyr wants to sleep with you tonight, if that’s okay with you.”

Luna smiled brightly. “I’d love to sleep with him tonight! I’ll bring him to breakfast in the morning.” She said.

“Alright, then. Have a good night. See you tomorrow morning.”

Luna nodded. “See you then! Good night.”

Harry headed to his room with a small smile.

*****

Two days later found Harry helping Neville getting ready and getting some very unwelcome news.

“I have to what?!”

Neville sighed and nodded. “It’s not usually done anymore, but Gran is super traditional. Sorry, but she refused to budge on that.” He sounded very regretful he had to ask it, but... “It’s too late for me to find someone else. I know you have a new bond, but I hope you can do this. Just this once.” He smiled. “And I’ll never ask you for another thing again.”

Harry groaned and ran a hand through his hair. “I can, it’s just... Tom is going to be so angry.” Harry said. “Hang on, I need to tell him before he gets here.” ‘Tom? It’s important.’

‘What, my beloved? I’m just about to head that way.’

‘I’m going to have to kiss Neville. As part of the ceremony. I need you to not blow up about it. Because there would have to be a public punishment for it if you did.’

Silence.

Harry held his breath.

‘Whose idea was this?’ Tom’s voice was cold and angry.

‘It’s part of the older ceremony and Augusta is insisting on the old traditions.’ Harry explained.

Neville was watching his face nervously.

More silence, then, ‘I will allow it. One kiss. One! And then never again!’

Harry let out a breath of relief. ‘Thank you. You can sit next to Fred, you two will be in the same boat. Draco has to kiss Theo.’

‘No, thank you. I want to get through this ceremony without hexing someone you like.’ Tom said.

Harry laughed. ‘Alright, I will see you soon. Have to finish helping Nev get ready now.’

‘See you shortly, love.’ Tom returned warmly.

Harry nodded to Neville. “He’s alright with it. Which is good, because if he makes a scene in such a public place, I have to beat him. And he wouldn’t like that.”

Neville nodded. “No one would, but him especially.”

“Exactly.” Harry agreed. He helped Neville get his red robes on and brushed off the back for him. The red was to symbolize that he had been tested for fertility, and was perfectly able to both sire and bear children. “I’m just glad you aren’t having me display my traits. These robes are tailored for it in case of emergencies, but I’d rather not look Draconic for the ceremony.”

Neville laughed. “Gran was terribly upset that I declined to have you display. She would love to advertise that our family is close with a Dracken, but I don’t want to make you uncomfortable, and I put my foot down on that one thing.”

“I do appreciate that. It was bad enough I had to display last time.”

“She loved that part of the wedding best.” Neville told Harry.

“I’m not surprised, most people did. It’s a rare thing.” Harry said. “I understand that people like to see it, but I have had quite enough of being the local celebrity.”

Neville nodded. “I agree with that. You deserve to have some peace and quiet, and you have earned at least that much. You’ve done so much for the world.” He lowered his voice and whispered, “You tamed the Dark Lord!”

Harry snorted. “He did that himself to get into my pants.” He rebutted.

Neville grinned. “Ah, but it would never have happened if you didn’t have such fine pants.” He said, then reached out and smacked Harry’s ass.

“Oi! I’m taken!”

“Yes, such a pity.” Neville agreed lightly, and they both broke down into snickers. “We should probably get out there.” Neville said reluctantly.

Harry sighed. “I suppose so.”

They headed out and Harry led Neville to the end of the garden across the aisle from Theo, who looked very handsome in his purple robes.

“What does purple mean?” Harry asked in a whisper.

“He can sire children, but not bear them.” Neville answered. “Looks like that will be my job.”

Harry hummed and nodded. “Well, are we ready?” He asked.

Neville nodded, and Harry turned to give Draco a nod. They headed toward the aisle together, leading their friends to each other, then walked together toward the altar, then separated to stand at either side, Neville in front of Harry and Theo in front of Draco.

“We are together in solemnity and reverence, with joy and hope, to bring together two souls in love and join them forever and eternity. Who comes here today to give Neville Longbottom into the keeping of his betrothed?” The officiator asked.

Augusta and her brother stood up and announced together, “I do.”

“And who are you to give this young man away?” The officiator asked them.

Augusta stood straighter. “I am Augusta Longbottom, his grandmother and primary caretaker. I am blood kin, bound in family and heart to him.”

Neville’s great-uncle Algie’s back straightened as well. “I am Algernon Longbottom, his great-uncle and occasional caretaker. I am blood kin, bound in family and heart to him.” He said.

The officiator nodded and continued, “Who comes here today to give Theodore Nott the second into the keeping of his betrothed?”

Three people stood and announced, “I do.”

“And who are you to give this young man away?” The officiator asked again.

They all stood straighter and the man that looked like an older and rougher version of Theo responded first. “I am Theodore Nott the first, his father and secondary caretaker. I am blood kin, bound in family and heart to him.”

The woman smiled. “I am Luella Nott, his mother and primary caretaker. I am blood kin, bound in family and heart to him.” She said, looking at him happily.

The other man that had stood was last. “I am Harold Macmillan, his Godfather and caretaker in case of his parents’ deaths. I am not blood kin, but bound in duty and heart to him.” He responded.

“These young men are properly represented by family. The wedding may proceed.” The officiator announced. “You must both accept a passing from your life of solitude into one of interdependence, leaning on each other when you need strength and relying on each other in all things. Can you both give up the lives you once had and accept that changes must come as you move forward?”

Neville and Theo answered together, “We can.”

The officiator nodded solemnly. “You each get one last kiss outside of your bonds before you are placed under them. Please turn to your support and share a ceremonial kiss on the lips.”

Harry and Draco both leaned in and kissed their friend, the kiss chaste and brief.

The officiator smiled. “I will not bind you. You agree henceforth to fidelity, love, and communication, the forces that will guide you forward. If you cannot agree that all of those things are present and will remain so, please speak now.”

There was silence. “I bind you to each other, heart to heart, magic to magic, and soul to soul, as long as you both live. Let your life of togetherness begin this day, and may you grow ever stronger together, meeting each challenge as a single force and overcoming each trial put to you. You may now seal your union with a kiss.”

Harry smiled and watched as Neville happily leaned in and shared a kiss with Theo.

They looked good together.
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