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Only You Can Set Me Free	By : wizgrl14 Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Harry/Draco Views: 46730 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 2
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Chapter 37

A Little Closer to the End

Harry was the only being in the Black house that remained awake that night. Their visitors occupied Sirius’ brother’s room, getting their much deserved sleep, the owner of the house slept in his parent’s room. The elves and phoenixes had apparently found their own places to settle in for the night.

The emerald eyed teen lay behind his slumbering mate, acutely aware of any sound within the old house. He could not close his eyes for more than three minutes before he would jolt up in either excitement or anxiety. Draco had stayed awake with him at first, and then couldn’t resist the pull of sleep, and dozed off. Harry was pleased to see that the blond teen had curled up against the female of their group.

The four shared a large bed in Sirius’ room, surprisingly with no objections from the former Slytherin about such sleeping arrangements.

‘He seems to be more accommodating to the pack as a whole now that he is carrying pups. Sirius did say that he might be seeking more support from the others in the pack… even if it is subconsciously,’ Harry thought as he swept the silky blond locks from his mate’s neck. He placed a tender kiss on the scar he had left when marking the teen, eliciting a soft moan from the sleeping youth. He pulled away swiftly, not wanting to wake his mate. The grey eyed teen needed all the sleep he could get.

He twisted his neck around, looking over his shoulder at the older teen that lay behind him.

“Cedric,” Harry whispered, pushing his hip back to nudge the young man’s back side.

The Hufflepuff came awake swiftly yet silently, turning onto his side so that he was facing Harry’s back.

“Yeah Harry, what’s wrong? Couldn’t sleep?”

“Not really. I wanted to ask you something, actually.”

“What is it? Is it about the horcruxes?” Cedric inquired at a whisper, mindful of the pair sleeping beside them.

“In a way, yes, but there is more to it. I was hoping that if something were to happen to me… you know… when we face Voldemort…”

“Harry, you will be alright. Remember, we told you that we would be there with you till the end.”

The dark haired teen sighed, running his hand softly down his mate’s chest, stopping when he reached the others’ stomach.

“I am not as ignorant of that bastard’s strength as people seem to think I am. I know what he is capable of; I know the devastation he has caused all too well. You know it too, Cedric. You were in his presence for too long to not see his sadistic and cruel behavior. I am going to head into that fight knowing that there is a high possibility that I won’t make it back. If that is the case… if I were to be killed, I want you and Luna to take Draco far away. I ask that you care for him and our pups, to keep them safe. Let them know that I…” Harry couldn’t finish, he inhaled, trying desperately to hold his tears at bay.

Cedric watched the younger teen in sorrow, knowing that he was indeed right. The snake man would put his all into their final battle, weakened by the destruction of the pieces of his soul or not. He placed his right hand on the tormented boy’s shoulder. He knew that all the other needed was reassurance.

‘He is not afraid of death, he is afraid for Draco and their children.’

“I promise, Harry, that we will keep them safe. Luna has told me on numerous occasions that she would defend Draco with her life if it came to that. She dotes on him and those babies and they aren’t even born yet,” he chuckled softly. “Draco seems to be accepting her mothering ways, hell he even enjoys them I think.”

The Gryffindor snickered slightly, nodding his agreement as he gathered his bearings.

“Yes, he must feel safe around her. She must have won him over,” Harry remarked as he grinned at the pair. Draco’s head lay snugly under Luna’s chin, her hands encompassing his right on the bed between them.

‘They will do well, if death is my outcome.’

“That doesn’t mean, however, that we will let you face that monster on your own. Nor does it mean that we won’t be kicking his arse with everything we have to see to it that your mate and children get to have you around until we are all old and grey.”

Harry chortled, shaking his head in amusement as he turned his face away from the older teen.

“Wasn’t planning on going easy on the bloke, mate… He’ll have a hard time taking me down, that’s for sure.”

“Now that’s the Harry I remember,” Cedric replied as he turned, grinning, to settle back into his original position. After moments of quiet thought he closed his eyes, falling into a peaceful sleep to the sounds of the three behind him snoring lightly.

***************

“Alright then, we’ll be heading out now. Thank you for your hospitality, Sirius.”

Sirius nodded, shaking his friend’s offered hand as the haggard man and his mate stood by the front door. Severus would be returning after obtaining the diadem from its secret spot (much to Remus’s aggravation). However, after much deliberation and arguing, the potions master was given the task of bringing it to the teens to destroy.

“Be safe my friend, let me know when you are on the grounds. Fawkes has a way of allowing us to keep in touch, he will go with you.” Sirius extended his arm and the beautiful phoenix appeared on the appendage with a puff of smoke. He then transferred the large bird onto Snape’s shoulder, nodding to the tall man.

“Remember, I will hold on to one of his feathers and…”

“We know what to do, dog man. You just remember to be of some use to these kids, keep them safe while they are here.”

Sirius growled at the other man’s ribbing. After some light prodding from his godson he relented, knowing that old habits die hard, and the man would always be a bit of a prat.

‘Greasy bastard… He has been more civil as of late I suppose, so I won’t give his behavior too much thought,’ he thought as he smirked at the taller man.

“Alright, let’s head out then, Sev.” Remus opened the door slowly, bidding a soft farewell to the teens as the allowed his mate to precede him before he exited the house. Harry stared forlornly at the door, wishing he too could go out and help retrieve the horcrux. He had to keep reminding himself that he was needed here far more.

They heard a very faint pop outside and knew that the trio had just apparated. The group headed into the kitchen, taking seats at the large table as they waited for the feather to indicate the other’s safe arrival. There was mild chatter and idle conversation for a few minutes before the feather began to glow and warm in the man’s hand.

“They must have gotten there safely, now we must wait for them to get the diadem.” Sirius remarked as he placed the rose colored feather upon the table. “We should occupy ourselves until then I suppose. You can take your showers while Dobby, Kreacher and I prepare lunch.”

“Are you sure you wouldn’t like some help? I needed ask you about a few things anyway,” Harry replied.

“Yes, of course. I needed to go over some important matters with you as well… matters that need to be tended to sooner rather than later.”

The dog demon wielder nodded his agreement, motioning for his blond mate to head up without him. Sirius sounded like what he had to say was of great importance, he did not want to postpone this particular conversation.

Draco cast a discontented frown at the dark haired teen. He had hoped that they could have a repeat of their last bathing session (it seemed that his sexual needs were growing with his pregnancy). There was that, and he was having a hard time reaching every part of his body. His belly seemed to be growing with each passing minute, and he was hard pressed to even bend over without it hindering him in some way. It was not as if he was much larger than usual, but still, the little belly was a bit of a nuisance (or maybe he was just getting a bit lazy, if he had to admit it). He looked at the other two of their pack, blushing slightly as he called for the one he felt a little more comfortable with.

“Er… Luna…”

The girl turned to the uncomfortable teen, smiling knowingly as she moved toward him.

“Would you like a bit of help there, Draco?” Without waiting for his answer, she took him by the arm and led him up the staircase. The others watched in amusement as the blondes headed upstairs.

“You see, Harry? She is the picture of a doting mother.”

“A few weeks ago Draco would never have gone for that. He’s becoming soft in his pregnancy,” Harry added, chuckling as he clapped the older teen on the back.

“Well, at least he is warming u-“

Suddenly, above them, there was a splash and then a feminine yelp, followed by a few angry expletives.

“Diggory, get your sorry arse up here!”

The sandy haired teen sighed, shaking his head as he looked to the emerald eyed youth for assistance.

“Seems you’re wanted for lower half body scrubbing, mate. I wouldn’t keep him waiting if I were you; pregnant people can be a bit testy… Add to that that it is Draco…” Harry remarked, pushing the slightly taller boy toward the staircase.

Cedric hung his head in defeat as he ascended the stairs, walking as if he were heading toward the gallows. Harry and Sirius could only smirk at the Hufflepuff.

“He’ll get used to it, they all will,” Sirius commented.

His godson could only laugh, imagining the foul moods all three teens would likely be in once they were finished upstairs.

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Three hours later found the four teens sitting in the living room area, huddling around the fireplace. Winter seemed to be approaching quickly, and they had just begun to feel its icy sting as evening rolled around.

“I can’t believe winter is coming, it seems like we only left the castle a few days ago,” Harry commented, wrapping a blanket more snuggly around his mate.

“Speak for yourself. It feels like we have been traveling and wandering around for ages,” Draco scoffed as he rubbed at his swollen stomach.

“At least we are finally making some progress. As soon as Professor Snape gets here with the diadem we will be one step closer to finishing Voldemort once and for all.”

Harry nodded enthusiastically at Cedric’s statement, rubbing his mate’s back gently to sooth his still-irritable state. Since he had come down from upstairs he was aggravated and flustered.

“I was only trying to help, Draco,” Luna commented smilingly upon seeing that the teen was still sending her death glares.

“I didn’t ask you to feel me up! And I sure as hell didn’t want you to strip and join me…” he ended, blushing slightly. Luna shrugged at the glowering blond, as if her escapades had been habitual.

“I didn’t want to get wet, and thought it would be…”

There was an abrupt rap at the door and the group became silent, standing in unison and moving toward the entrance. The sound of a scuffle was heard, and they rushed the rest of the way to the sounds of thuds and curses.

Sirius stood before them, leaning his ear against the charmed door. He would not open the door, lest there be unwanted and undesirable visitors outside that would force their way into the hidden house. Harry stood at full attention, eyes shining neon emerald as his fangs dropped with a snarl.

“Who’s there,” the tattooed man inquired at a loud whisper. There was no response, only continued grunts and swearing.

“Someone could be in danger, it could be Professor Snape,” Harry bit out, pushing his godfather aside as he moved for the large door. Sirius tried his best to restrain the angry teen to no avail.

“It could be a trap Harry,” Sirius tried reasoning, holding the ebony haired teen by the arm.

Harry shrugged the man off as he threw the door open. With a howl of rage at what he encountered, he made to lunge from the protection of the small stoop and leap at the pair of struggling people at the bottom of the stairs. He was grabbed, though, before he could even flex his leg muscles to jump. Sirius held the teen tightly.

“Damn it Harry!” Draco snarled as he rushed through the door after the other, whipping his wand from his back pocket and coming upon the scene as well. His eyes flew open in shock as he saw the two people outside.

Severus was being held by his pale throat, lying on his back on the sidewalk as none other than Bellatrix Lestrange sat straddling his hips. The demented woman cackled in glee as her other hand gripped a small crown looking object.

“Thought you could deceive my master, didn’t you? What are you doing with this object weak ittle Snapey boy? What is this pretty little tiara for?”

Severus brought his arm up, slashing it through the air before the dark woman. Bellatrix jumped back just in time, only now seeing the small group of people at the door.

Dark eyes widened in surprise and disgust when they met the form of none other than Sirius Black. She spat upon the ground, fussily tossing her mane of coal black hair over her shoulder.

“You are dead, I killed you!”

“Nice to see you too, cousin,” Sirius remarked with a dry grin, releasing his grip on the struggling teen he had been restraining.
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