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Can You Keep a Secret?	By : KusanoSaku Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Harry/Draco Views: 28184 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 6
Disclaimer: The Harry Potter francise does not belong to me. I own only the plot and I make no money off of this.

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Title: Can you keep a Secret?
Authors: kusanobabe05 [kusanosakura] and socia0307
Pairings: DracoxHarry, ArthurxMolly, VoldemortxSeverus, Theo NottxGeorge, ViktorxCharlie, and more
Fandom: HP
Notes: Compatible up to the bathroom scene between Draco and Harry in Half-blood Prince- minus the Ginny interest. After that is completely AU…
Warning: drarry gets rather aggressive so be warned.
A/N: I hope this chapter is insightful, I may go back and revisit some incidents but I doubt that it was all that surprising. Plus, I have gone to Urgent Care just about once a month lately for sprained wristed and various infection. I think things are getting better...
Chapter 47

August 11, 1997

Ginny was disconcerted to wake up ill on her sixteenth birthday. She had heard Ron complaining about how Harry was engaged to and expecting a child with a filthy Slytherin. But it wasn’t something that he mentioned to Gryffindor as a whole, he was mostly trying to keep a low profile. Ron had taken his impending fatherhood seriously, even focusing on his school work. Whether he had actual feelings for Lavender, Ginny didn’t know.

She was pissed that Harry hadn’t fallen to her charms, she had hoped that he would least be a conquest if not a prospective suitor. She had tried her luck with most of her brother’s dormitory; she’d had a fling with Dean and a one-off with Neville. Then there was her relationship with Michael Corner, which to her annoyance only lasted until she attempted to have sex with him. It was annoying just how many bent wizards were in her brother’s year: Harry, Neville, Michael and probably Dean. Dean became less interested in her the more Seamus ignored him and the more sexual experimentation they attempted. For all George’s supposed brilliance, his love potions were pathetically weak.

Her wand had been taken by her grandmother upon her arrival from Hogwarts for the summer. Her mother had signed custody over to their paternal grandparents Septimus and Cedrella. Cedrella had insisted that she spend some time practicing the pianoforte as well as knitting, both of which she was terrible at. She was not allowed a broom and was banned from the Quidditch Team.

Ginny spend most of her time working at the twins’ shop, to her annoyance that idiot Warrington already working there. Ginny was furious that her brothers had hired a stinking Slytherin, when they had a former Ravenclaw Verity Eastchurch working the floor and were talking about needing to hire a third full-time employee.

Ginny was stuck in the storerooms without a wand, she wasn’t allowed on the sales floor and Fred really had hexed her, so she would be shocked if she attempted to take any merchandise without having paid for it.

Thanks to that traitor elf who had given Fred and George an exactly list of products that she had claimed as her share, Ginny had to work off the debt.

Her grandmother entered Ginny’s apartment, “Get up. You have to be at the shop in an hour.”

Ginny groaned miserably, “I don’t feel well. Do I have to?”

“Ginevra Mary Weasley, I don’t care if it is your birthday. You owe a debt and it will be paid. Whether your brothers let you off early, is their business. Mine is to send you to the shop.” Cedrella scoffed.

“I don’t want off because,” Ginny started before running off to that bathroom with her hand over her mouth.

“For Salazar’s sake!” Cedrella muttered darkly.

Ginny retched, her magic fighting against what must be a spell meant to see if she was actually ill.

“Ginevra Mary Weasley! As if Ronald’s impending parenthood and your sexual indiscretions as well as theft weren’t embarrassing enough…” Cedrella hissed.

Ginny glanced up at her miserable, confused.

“You’re pregnant.”

Ginny’s eyes rolled up in her head, and she fell forward onto the toilet.

This was not a happy birthday…

XooooooX

Molly’s cousin Mal had been so standoffish, the girl preferred to read and avoid the company of others.

Molly had hopes of talking Arthur into adopting her uncle Atlas Bryan’s children Matilda Maia and Mark Caster. The Ministry wouldn’t allow them to take custody of the muggle, the youngest child Miram Elisa. It was curious that despite living as a Muggle that Mal’s father who went by ‘Bryan’ chose to continue wizarding naming traditions, specifically the Prewett’s Arthurian and the Black’s Celestial. Then again, his mother had been Lord Orion Black’s elder sister and his father was Molly’s uncle despite being near in age to herself.

It was easier to allow him to be thought of as a distant cousin…

However, her interest in Hermione had been a surprise. As had her communications with Colin Creevey and Luna Lovegood. Despite being neighbours, Ginny and Luna hadn’t enjoyed one another’s company as children. Molly had attempted playdates given that they were the same age and the offspring of disgraced purebloods.

The Diggorys had allowed playdates occasionally with the twins but only if Molly was hosting, even if they were Hufflepuffs, it was not good ton to be seen with Molly and Arthur.

Molly hadn’t considered really that it was her children’s choice not to invite friends to visit over the summer. Surely, it must have seemed strange to have Percy and Oliver so close for a time and neither visited the other during holidays. She felt self-conscious about only having Ron’s friends Hermione and Harry visit. It was embarrassing that Ron wasn’t speaking to either of his friends, this didn’t mean that Molly had to let the two of them go. They were still part of her family… which was growing. There were Bill’s Harriet and Victoire, Charlie’s child, Harry’s Iris as well as George’s soon-to-be in-laws Ned and Gracie.

This wasn’t including her cousins Mal and Mark, whom she hoped to add to the family. It would make her happy if Mal and Hermione became a couple, but it was likely best if she watched and said nothing. Hermione was still recovering for her potion-induced relationship with Ron and his renewal of a relationship with the Brown heiress Lavender after the discovery of a pregnancy. She had already made a mess of her relationships with her children, she didn’t want to continue it. Accepting their life choices be it a career or relationship at least at face value was important.

Something that she likely should have learned earlier before such a distance began.

XooooooX

August 15, 1997

Fleur had had an emotional connection to her daughters nearly immediately, while she hadn’t known she was expecting twin girls, she had quickly bonded to them. While logically it was the worst time to become pregnant, she had just started her apprenticeship as a Curse Breaker and she was not even engaged, the idea of ending the pregnancy was impossible for her.

She had been attracted to Bill from their first meeting, he had been so welcoming and gorgeous. She had been embarrassed about how ‘easily’ she had fallen in bed with him, worrying that he would think she wasn’t properly brought up.

Yet, he had blamed himself instead and worried for their child’s sake, admitting painfully to being the product of a scandal himself. He had wanted better for his own children, hence their speedy bonding, practically an elopement. Her parents had been disappointed, but Bill won them over easily.

Now, they were just as excited as Molly. Fleur had been so hurt when Bill introduced her as his ‘girlfriend’ to test his mother’s reception of her before admitting to their hasty bonding and pregnancy, the witch had been rude and left her almost in tears. Molly had since changed her perception and had welcomed her to the family, the biscuits and hand-knitted baby things for little Victoire and Harriet meant a lot. Bill had always been so close to his parents, according to the other Curse Breakers, they even came to visit after winning a million Galleons. So, it had seemed strange that they weren’t invited to their bonding. It had been a surprise when not only did their witnesses Viktor and Charlie show up together together but also requested that they serve as witnesses for them as well. Given that both Fleur and Viktor had cousins and friends close in age, to choose a rival champion might have come as a surprise. However, despite appearances and Viktor being used to curse her, the Triwizard had made them rather close.

Despite not being an official godmother to her fellow Champion’s expected daughter Iris, the three girls would no doubt be close. Especially, if Harry was counted as family. If Iris proved to be a Veela, then she would help her get control of her powers.

Given that Bill could be very romantic, Fleur was looking forward to what surprises he had in mind for her birthday.

XoooooooX

It was mid-August before Draco and Hermione managed to take their Sixth Year Exams.

Immediately, they were presented with their Hogwarts letters offering them Head Boy and Head Girl respectively. They were signed by Headmaster Filius, apparently there was still some issues with the staff. Uncle Severus had resigned, Professor McGonagall had refused to be Headmistress and was suspected of stepping down as Deputy Headmistress as well.

Harry was unable to take his exams until he gave birth and his magic was stable, this unfortunately had his studies on hold.

They were surprised when Remus received a letter as well…

Remus frowned as he read it.

Harry chewed his bottom lip, “Is it bad news?”

Remus shook his head, “No, Filius is asking me to return to Hogwarts.”

Draco scowled, “Not to teach Defence…”

Remus chuckled, “No, he wants me to take up the post of Charms Master and teach the upper years as well as supervise the apprentices.”

Harry beamed, “That’s great!”

“He did send a list of the staff, it seems that your cousin has accepted the Defence post to teach the pre-OWLS students at least.”

Draco frowned, “So who is taking the OWL and NEWT students then?”

“Kingsley, that is a surprise. I hadn’t expected him to leave the Auror Department but perhaps, they felt that your cousin needed supervision.” Remus shrugged.

“They are partners, perhaps it seemed advisable for both to take a year off.” Hermione offered.

Draco nodded thoughtfully, “That makes sense. It would be a good idea, all of us at Hogwarts. Harry will be in my Head Boy suite in Slytherin of course, we’ll have to arrange his tutoring since attending classes that late in his pregnancy would be difficult.”

“It is a pity that Severus chose to quit, I heard he was quite a good professor. Despite being disliked as a potions instructor, he proved to be far better teaching Defence. I heard that between Harry’s DA and Severus’ instruction that the students might be caught up despite Umbridge’s attempts to stifle.” Remus mused.

“It’s settled then?” Harry asked, “Are you going to be taking the post of Charms Master?”

Remus nodded, “Yes, I don’t see why I shouldn’t. I will still be your tutor but thank Merlin, Filius is seeing to it that we aren’t teaching upwards of four classes over three periods.”

Hermione gasped, “You mean that Umbridge had a time turner?

Remus sighed, “To teach Transfiguration, Charms, Herbology and Defence you need one. Do not ask me how a ghost manages to keep that ridiculous schedule that Dumbledore wanted. I am hopeful that Filius replaces Binns, but we’ll see.”

It would be nice to have Remus teaching at Hogwarts again, even if Harry couldn’t attend classes.

XoooooooX

August 21, 1997

It was a few weeks since Severus collapsed; since then Severus had been dragged to witness Draco’s bonding contract signing and Harry’s baby shower.

It was the first time Severus was declared comparatively healthy by Andromeda and the look in Alaric’s eyes as well as the desire flowing through their bond promised hours of ravishment.

The smugness in Alaric’s mind and his aura implied that Alaric had devoted time to study how to pleasure him. That knowledge was humbling to Severus and he wasn’t sure how to take that knowledge.

Andromeda vanished as abruptly as she had arrived leaving them alone.

Then Alaric was carrying an embarrassed Severus through Merrivale like a Muggle bride to the younger wizard’s embarrassment.

Severus floated onto their shared bed only to find himself naked with his hands held above his head by silk rope.

“Alaric?”

“You would hide your body from me Severus, I will not allow that. I want to memorise it again. It has been too long since I touched you this way…”

Alaric’s hands caressed his chest, twisting his nipples until they ached even as the Dark Lord kissed and nipped his shoulders.

Severus moaned and trembled.

Alaric chuckled as he licked and then tugged on a nipple, before kissing it, “I can’t wait to see these swell and you full of child. Our bodies and magic joined together, it is I who am unworthy. How can I be worthy of someone I mistreated…?”

Severus ached to wrap his arms around his consort and assure him that he bore him no grudge but all he could do was moan. His body ached for more…

Soon Alaric’s hands were caressing his thighs and drawing them open, baring his more delicate bits. When the Dark Lord cupped his erection, Severus attempted to frot against that hand.

“Eager, are we? Tell me Severus, would you mind terribly if I made you cum?”

“Master…”

Consort he may be, but Alaric quite enjoyed it when Severus called him Master when they were alone. He would prefer if Severus were the only one to use that title from now on…

Severus was more intimately at the Dark Lord’s mercy at this moment then he ever was beneath Alaric’s wand…

A realization that was quite humbling even if Severus was currently restrained, if the younger wizard truly wished to be free he would be released. Alaric didn’t want him to feel trapped or forced, the silken rope was merely a symbol.

Alaric might still be the Dark Lord to a select group of mostly former Slytherins and Ravenclaws, but he was looking to changing their society through more subtle means than his previous attempts. Bonding to Lord Prince, becoming their family’s politician and freeing Severus to brew as well as supporting his Bonded’s retiring from teaching were duties he found acceptable.

As the Dark Lord, Alaric was a political figure whether he wished to be or not. He just had to find appropriate ways to exert that influence.

But enough of politics, he had a lover to please and prove himself worthy of. He might not be a Hufflepuff or a Gryffindor, but he was determined to assure his self-deprecating soulmate of his sincerity.

Having never been part of a proper family before, Alaric was looking forward to forging one with Severus. Sure, they would both make mistakes, but it would be worth it…

What do you think? Outstanding? Exceeds Expectations? Acceptable? Poor? Dreadful? Troll?
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