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Of Potions and Wings	By : Sablesilverrain Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Snape/Draco Views: 30533 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 5
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“Is it against the rules to date a student?” Harry asked.
Severus’ hands continued to chop and dice the ingredients to his potion as he answered: “The rules state that no sexual activity take place outside of the marital bed, but formal courtships are allowed, and they are seen as the proper way for a teacher to proceed if they wish to wed a student. So long as the student is of age, of course.”
“So why don’t you just do the ‘courtship’ thing and see if you can start to see him as a man that’s interested in you, rather than as a student? If you can’t, you can always call it off in the end, right?” Harry pressed. “Because I don’t see Draco giving up until you actually give him a chance.”
Severus added the ingredients to the cauldron and began to stir. “He could have anyone, Potter. Why would he want me?”
Harry rolled his eyes. “I’m sure I don’t know, but for some strange reason, he does. What if he’s right, and you’re the only one he’ll ever want? Do you really want to see him live the rest of his life miserable and alone, pining for you? If you did that to him, could you live with yourself?”
Severus’ hand stilled for only a moment, then he resumed his stirring. Harry waited long moments for an answer, and just when he was opening his mouth to speak again, he heard a barely-audible: “No.”
Harry nearly smiled, but resisted the urge. “Then you should give him a chance. It can’t hurt anything, can it?”
“Potter, why, exactly, are you championing his cause?” Severus asked in a weary tone.
“Because if I wanted to be with someone as badly as he obviously wants to be with you, I’d want them to give me a chance to prove that I could be what they needed.” Harry said with a shrug. “I can see where he’s coming from, that’s all.”
“Well, congratulations; you’ve succeeded.” Severus said.
Harry’s wings fluttered behind him. “Really?!” He asked in excitement.
“Yes.” Severus said in a resigned tone. “I’ll court him. But past that, I make no promises.”
“Awesome! Can I go firecall him and tell him?” Harry asked.
“No.” Severus said firmly. “Let me surprise him on the first day of class. If he’s not surprised, I will know exactly who to blame!” He finished stirring and spun around to point the stirring rod at Harry.
Harry grinned. “My lips are sealed.” He promised.
Severus’ lips twitched. “Yes, well, see that they remain so.” He advised, turning back to his potion.
Harry turned his attention back to Severus’ book, feeling inordinately pleased with himself.
*****
Harry headed to the gargoyle and grinned. “Sugar Quills.” He said, and the gargoyle let him pass.
He entered Dumbledore’s office and grinned at the man. “Hey.” He said.
Dumbledore smiled at him. “Hey, yourself, My Boy. How are you doing?”
“I’m doing fine, Sir. I also think that Professor Snape and I have come to an understanding. I don’t think he’s all that bad anymore.” Harry said, still a bit surprised about it himself.
Dumbledore beamed at him. “That’s wonderful news, Harry! I’ve found that being in someone’s presence for a few days can bring to light entirely new traits you may not have noticed before. Perhaps all you needed was time to get to know him.”
“Maybe. I’m also becoming friends with Draco Malfoy. He taught me how to fly.” Harry said excitedly.
Dumbledore chuckled. “Did he? I’m glad to see you putting aside childish prejudices, My Boy. It does my heart good. The Weasleys want to see you, and Ms. Granger, too. They’ll be coming by at lunch today. I’ve told them that I intend to ask you to stay here for the remainder of summer, and, after some convincing, Molly has agreed that it’s for the best that you do so. Will you?” He asked.
Harry sighed. “I’d like to go back to the Burrow, but I know that I need the solitude I can find here to let my wings out each week. Besides, I think if I stay here, I can continue to let my new friendships grow without the strain of having the others around. It’d be a good idea to stay here. I’m okay with it.” He said.
Dumbledore nodded. “A good choice, My Boy. You’ll be happy to know you have more than one option this year when it comes to letting your wings out. I’ll allow you and Draco Malfoy to use the Room of Requirement for that purpose, but in addition, there will be two Faurae on the staff. One is, as you know, Severus, and the other is-“
“Lucius Malfoy?” Harry guessed.
Dumbledore smiled. “Ah, I see you already found out. Yes, he’s going to be this year’s Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor.” The man told Harry.
Harry licked his lips. “Okay. I didn’t get much of a chance to get to know him yet, but he seems alright. Now, at least. I didn’t much like him before.”
Dumbledore nodded. “I will caution you: Faurae are extremely protective of their children. He will be kind enough to you for as long as you and Draco are friends, but do not turn on Draco or you will find yourself facing a most fearsome foe in Lucius.” He warned.
Harry nodded. “I’ll remember that, Sir.” He promised.
“Good, good! Now, it’s time for you to get yourself settled into the Gryffindor dormitory. Molly will be bringing your trunk with her when they come to visit, so you’ll have your things soon.” Dumbledore assured him.
Harry smiled in relief. “Oh, good.” He’d bought himself a lot of clothes first thing when he’d gotten away from the Dursleys for the last time, and not having all those clothes with him was slowly driving him spare.
Dumbledore nodded. “I thought that would make you happy. Now, run along and get situated, and I’ll see you at lunch time in the Great Hall. The password is ‘remembrance.’” The Headmaster said.
Harry left and headed for Gryffindor Tower.
*****
At lunch time, Harry and Dumbledore were waiting for the Portkey Dumbledore had sent to the Weasleys to arrive.
Right at noon, it appeared, and Harry grinned as he was suddenly swamped by a sea of redheads and one bushy-haired Muggleborn as they all rushed forward to hug him at once.
Finally, the tide of people receded, and Harry was standing in the center of his favorite people. “Hey, everyone. Sorry about my birthday. I got a present I wasn’t expecting from my Dad’s side of the family, I guess.” He explained.
Ginny smiled at him. “Mum says you’re a Faurae! Can we see your wings?” She asked.
Harry shrugged. “They can only come out around other Faurae or when I’m totally alone. Sorry.” He explained.
Hermione eyed him. “Where are your glasses?” She asked curiously.
Harry grinned. “Don’t need them anymore. One of the perks of being a Faurae.” He explained.
“I heard you had to spend three days with Snape. Was it horrible?” Ron asked.
Harry smiled wryly. “Actually, he wasn’t so bad. And Draco Malfoy was here, too. He’s sort of my friend, now. They’re not as bad as I thought they were, really. Draco taught me how to fly with my wings, and Snape let me look through his copy of this year’s potions book. It had all these notes in it that will probably really help out. It was kind of a blessing in disguise, truthfully.”
Ron gaped at him. “You’re becoming friends?! With Malfoy?!” He asked in shock.
Hermione smiled. “I think that’s great, Harry. We should all learn to put the past behind us. Draco’s father is in the Order now, after all, so he can’t be all that bad.” She said.
“Apparently, his mother said she didn’t want to have anything to do with him when he came into his inheritance. She divorced his father and everything.” Harry said.
Hermione pursed her lips. “What a silly reason to leave someone! Honestly!”
Molly shrugged. “Some families are like that, Dear.” She told Harry. “They won’t accept anyone with a creature inheritance as Pure enough for them.”
“But, seriously, mate, friends with Malfoy?” Ron asked.
“Don’t call me that.” Harry said without thinking, then blushed. “I mean-“
“Oh, that’s right! You can have a mate!” Hermione said with a nod. “Yes, that name should be reserved for the person you decide to be with.”
Ron flushed. “Right, sorry.” He said.
“I’m going to be friends with Malfoy, though, whether you like it or not, Ron. He’s not all that bad, and I’m going to give him another chance. Besides, it’s nice to have someone I can be around that knows so much about what I’m going through and how to deal with it all.” Harry said.
“I guess you’re right.” Ron said grudgingly. “I just wish it didn’t have to be him.”
Harry smiled. “We’ll still be friends. You’re my best friends, you and Hermione, and no one can take that away. I’m just adding Draco to the list. No worries.”
Molly brought out his trunk from her pocket and handed it over. “I shrunk it for you. All your presents are in there, too, so you have everything. Some things may need to be un-shrunk once you open it, because it wouldn’t all fit without me shrinking some of it. All the books were shrunk, for one.” She explained.
Harry took the small trunk and put it in his pocket. “Thanks. I’m sorry you had to go to all that trouble.” He said, flushing.
Molly shook her head. “It’s nothing, Dear. I’m just glad you’re alright now. That’s the important thing.” She said, patting his cheek.
Fred and George were looking around. “Looks the same.” One of them commented.
“That it does, George, that it does. Not much changes around here over the years.” Fred agreed.
“Honestly, how much did you expect it to have changed?” Hermione asked, rolling her eyes. “You’ve only been gone for a year and a half!”
Ginny sidled up to Harry. “So, do you have a mate?” She asked lowly.
Harry shook his head. “Not a destined one, no. Faurae apparently get to choose their mates.” He said.
Ginny nodded. She’d already been told last year that Harry was bisexual and saw her as more of a sister than anything else, and had accepted it, after a few tears at the unfairness that she didn’t have a shot with him. “Tell me you’re not thinking of picking Snape.” She said with a shudder.
Harry laughed. “Never!” He said through his laughter. “Even if we could be compatible, which I doubt, Draco already warned me off. He wants Snape for himself. He’s welcome to him, in my eyes.”
Ginny wrinkled her nose. “Why would anyone want him?” She asked.
“Draco says it’s because he’s intense.” Harry said with a shrug.
Ginny nodded. “I’ll give him that. But he’s not much of a looker. I thought Malfoy would go for someone better-looking. Guess he’s not as shallow as he seems.”
Harry shook his head. “Apparently not. Snape was trying his best to change his mind, but Draco is bound and determined to have him.” He said.
Hermione frowned. “Isn’t it against the rules to be with a teacher?” She asked.
“I did ask that, and apparently courtships are allowed, and once they’re married, teachers and students can be together.” Harry said.
Hermione shook her head. “The Wizarding world is strange sometimes.” She said under her breath.
Harry had to agree.
*****
Draco came out of the exam lab, smiling widely.
Lucius stood up. “Did you do well?” He asked.
Draco nodded. “The exam went well. It was suggested to me that I look into getting my Mastery in potions.” He said proudly. “That screams O to me.”
Lucius smiled. “I’m proud of you, Draco. Shall we head to Diagon Alley to get your school things and celebrate? We can stop by Fortescue’s.”
“Sounds good to me.” Draco agreed. “Do you think Severus is terribly angry about me taking my N.E.W.T. early?” He asked in trepidation.
Lucius chuckled. “He will only be upset until he sees your result. I believe he will understand. Don’t worry too much about it.” He advised.
Draco sighed and nodded as they headed for the lift. “I suppose there’s nothing I can do but wait for my result and show it to him so that he knows I didn’t cheat myself out of a good score by taking it early. If I hadn’t been sure I could handle it, I wouldn’t have done it. You’d think he’d know me that well by now.”
Lucius shook his head. “He worries for you, as do I. We both want you to live up to your potential, and he was understandably concerned for you. He’ll feel better when he sees your results, trust me.” He said.
“I guess there’s nothing I can do but wait, right, Father?” Draco asked in resignation.
“Sometimes that’s the only option one has, and we all must learn to live with it.” Lucius told his son with a smile.
*****
Draco sent Hermes off to Hogwarts and smiled. “Well, in the meantime, I suppose I’ll have a fly.” He said to himself, then climbed up to the edge of the balcony and took off, knowing his father would have killed him for taking off from such a height.
‘What he doesn’t know won’t hurt me.’ Draco thought smugly, looking down over the gardens from his height and smiling. He could see the entirety of the hedge maze, including the fountain in the middle, if only just. It was no more than a tiny speck below him. He flew nearly to the edge of the Wards, but didn’t pass them, knowing that if he left the Wards and happened to show himself to a Muggle, not only would he be breaking the Statute of Secrecy, but he’d take a rather nasty tumble from the sky when his wings retracted.
‘I should have Harry’s reply in about a day, and then I can go back and hang out with him. He’s really not all that bad.’
Draco paused in his flapping for a moment, letting the updrafts carry him along as he coasted, and a small smile crept onto his lips. ‘I wonder what Severus would say to that? The legendary Malfoy-Potter enmity seems to finally be at an end. Well, I, for one, will not be sad to see it over with. Fighting him took up too much of my time. I can better spend that time trying to think up ways to get into Severus’ bed.’ He decided with a smirk.
He headed for the Quidditch pitch and began flying lazy loops about the goalposts.
*****
Harry smiled at the owl that arrived and fed it a bit of ham from his sandwich. It ate it, then eyed him, not leaving.
“Waiting for a reply?” Harry asked, opening the note.
Harry,
I’m bored, and my exam is over. I want to come visit you, so let me know if that’s alright with you, because Father won’t let me visit unless you say it’s okay. He says I should let you have some time to yourself if that’s what you want. Hermes will wait for a reply, but don’t take too long. He can get annoyed easily.
Draco
The owl seemed to glare at him reproachfully, then pecked his hand.
“Ow! Fine, let’s go up to the dormitory so I can get some parchment and a quill and write back.” Harry said, leaving his half-eaten sandwich. “I’ll have to make a trip to the kitchens later.” He muttered, then winced as the owl nipped at his ear—hard. “Ow! Stop that!”
He dashed up the steps to the dormitory to avoid getting nipped again, and the owl tightened its hold on his shoulder and hooted indignantly at being jostled.
“It’s your own fault. If you’d stop hurting me, I wouldn’t be in such a hurry.” Harry told it.
The owl seemed to glare at him.
He wrote a reply and sent the owl off through the window, then headed to the kitchens. “Draco really needs to work on his timing.” He said to himself.
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