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I did not sleep with that wizard!	By : KusanoSaku Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Harry/Draco Views: 54410 -:- Recommendations : 2 -:- Currently Reading : 10
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Chapter List
- 7
- 8
- 9
Title: I did not sleep with that wizard!

Pairings: Drarry, one sided LuciusxAmelia Bones?, AndromedaxTed, future rev/snupin,

Rating: M:

Summary: Harry has a vision of Sirius being tortured and begs Dobby to take him to Sirius. AS they Apparate out of the Fifth Year Gryffindor Dormitory he faints. Shocking things come to light about the Saviour. Involves Good Malfoys, good Sirius and Good Severus. More to be revealled...

Notes: Another random story idea…maybe not so random inspired by the conceiving of Merlin…

A/N: Dedicated to Jannafrancine for being so understanding and patient with me. Thank you! I hope you like it! Some technically non canon behavior of characters.

Chapter 7

Harry woke and felt nauseous. He went to move and found himself trapped. He panicked, flailing.

"Harry?" a familiar voice asked, "What's wrong? Nightmare?"

Harry push him away and tripped, dizzy.

There was a soft pop and a basin was placed in front of him.

Harry felt it pressing at him and grasped it, and wretched.

A hand rubbed his back.

"It's alright."

Harry dry heaved after hearing the sound of something hitting the base of the basin.

The Basin was taken away and a glass of water pressed into his hand.

Harry swished his mouth out and spit in the basin before taking a drink.

"Are you alright?" Draco asked still rubbing his back.

Harry was suddenly aware of his need to pee but he still felt dizzy. He suppressed his embarrassment. "I need to pee but I'm dizzy."

The bedding was swept off of them and he was lifted up again.

Harry closed his eyes and let Draco carry him.

They reached the bathroom quickly and he was carefully set on his feet.

Strong arms held him steady from behind as he pulled himself out of the sleep trousers and went. He nearly jumped out of his skin when he felt movement inside him.

Draco caught him as he stumbled, "Are you alright?"

Harry's eyes widened, "They moved…I never noticed before…"

Draco grinned, moving his hand to feel, "Our sons…"

Harry shivered, "Yes…"

A spell was cast on him that seemed to scrub his mouth and Draco turned him.

Before Harry had a chance to ask about it, Draco had smashed their lips together.

Harry's lipps parted in a moan.

Draco pulled him close, teasing his lips with his tongue before deepening the kiss.

Harry was highly conscious of his disarrayed state as Draco kissed him.

"You're gorgeous."

Harry felt himself harden. Draco's voice was so deep and it just awoke a desire so powerful.

Draco kissed him, fixing his clothes. "Not now. I promise I'll make it up to you but you need a decent rest.

Harry whined, "Draco…please…"

Draco groaned, "Don't beg me. I'm responsible fore you. You need rest. Merlin, he said running an hand through his hair, "Don't you know how bad I want you? We both need rest."

Harry opened his mouth to speak.

Draco rest a finger on his lips, "I'll make it up to you. Tonight will be the night we Bond. Just wait love."

Harry shivered, love? Not even in his dreams did he hear Draco say that word. He whispered what did you say?" his voice thick with awe.

Draco chuckled, "You heard me…"

Harry swallowed, "I need to wash up."

Draco helped him to the sick and then carried him back to bed.

Harry snuggled, "Tell me about Bonding Ceremonies."

"We'll probably have a simple one just vows and papers."

Harry frowned, "Because I'm pregnant…"

Draco nodded kissing his temple; "We can have a real ceremony later, with more Pomp. This is just for the sake of legalizing our union so our children are considered legitimate. They can't inherit if they are not."

"What will it be like?" Harry asked, trying to distract himself from being greatly turned on.

"We each are allowed one or two witnesses. As this is for Gringotts the witnesses do not have to be of age. They merely must be magically strong enough to be registered by the contract. Vince and Greg would naturally assume that they would serve. However, they are not to be trusted with this news yet. I will have to call on Blaise and Daphne. If it was a Ministry Contract I would be asking Adrian."

Harry nodded, "If the circumstances were different I would want Ron and Hermione. I'm not ready to tell them yet." His voice dropped, "Can I have anyone I want?"

"It's your witnesses, my agreement is not necessary."

"You don't like them…" Harry said quietly.

"Serving as a witness is a little like serving as a godparent. It creates relationships with families. While Uncle Sev refuses to truly accept his status as Lord Prince, he is of equal rank to father though their blood status differs. He was my godfather, creating a relationship with that family. Sometimes one asks a best friend, sometimes one asks a co-worker. It depends on what type of connection and power you want to grant your child. One should choose people of talent and prestige."

"I want Luna and Neville."

Draco choked, "What?"

"Luna has always been nice to me and she's lonely. Neville's really matured this year and he's rather talented at Defense. He just needs confidence. He isn't happy his parents' attacker is free. He's practicing I think to avenge them."

"I dislike Bellatrix myself. Her avid worship of the Dark Lord is disconcerting. Like I said I don't have any say in your witnesses. I believe that Lovegood is a relation through my father's side. He was once a Malfoy. As for Longbottom, his great grandmother was the elder sister of Weasley's grandmother. Both sisters were cousins of your grandmother Dorea."

Harry blinked, "Wow…I had no idea."

Draco shrugged, "It's a requirement to study genealogies. The Malfoys choose not to bond to those too closely related. Once one bonds to a family that family is ineligible for tying blood to for at least four generations."

"So you aren't inbreed as much as Sirius said…"

Draco sniffed, "Of course not. Just because we are selective of whom we bond to does not make us… "

"Pompous arrogant gits?" Harry teased.

Draco snickered, "You like me that way."

Harry blushed, "I do like you the way you are. Promise me you won't be mean to Luna and Neville."

His nose was kissed, "I promise."

Harry snuggled, "How do I invite them?"

"I will have father declare his brother family once more. We'll invite Xeno and then send Dobby after them. I'm sure Aunt Andromeda can see that she is properly attired."

"What about Daphne and Blaise?"

"Purebloods throw parties through out the year. They will have suitable clothing. If not then Blaise and Daphne will insist on shopping. We will have them brought here and then inform them. They can send house elves after their chosen clothing for the ritual."

"That's nice." Harry said drowsily.

Draco kissed his hair, "Get some sleep."

They drifted off to sleep cuddling and that how they were found the next morning.

XoooooX

Curtains were thrown open and light streamed in through a window.

Draco woke up blinking. "What?"

"Come on get up. You're being tossed out."

Draco sat up and Harry ended up sprawling across the bed muttering in his sleep. "What? Why?"

His aunt stood there with hands on her hips. "Because. If it weren't absolutely necessary I wouldn't have let you sleep here. It defies custom. Soon-to-be bonded couples do not share a bed the night before the Bonding. Those children are half yours, they have ties to your magic. While you are present they can draw on your magic. Now hurry and dress. Your father and Sirius are waiting for you in the study."

Draco leaned over to kiss Harry's cheek, "Wake up. Aunt Andromeda is here."

"Go 'way. 'M sleepin'."

Draco watched him wince. "Are you alright?"

Andromeda hauled him out of the bed, "Just babies kicking. It's no big deal. He has some things he needs to do and learn before the ceremony. As a former Black heiress I have been requested to impart this to him."

Harry mumbled, sitting up and rubbing his eyes, "I'm up… I'm up…"

Draco learned over to kiss him and then took the armful of clothes from Dippy before scurrying out to bathe.

Andromeda sat down on the bed, "Did you have any sexual contact with my nephew last night?"

Harry flushed, swallowing, "Yes? Is that bad?"

Andromeda chuckled, "How far?"

Harry chewed on his lip; this was not his idea of a comfortable conversation first thing in the morning. "We had a bath…Draco tried to restrain himself…I got hard…do we have to discuss this?"

"Were you penetrated?"

Harry yelped, "No…wait! That's none of your business."

Andromeda glared, "I'm sitting in for a mother or perhaps, you would be more comfortable seeing me as merely a female relation. As Lord Black and your magical guardian, Sirius asked me to help you prepare. Custom dictates that engaged couples do not share a bed prior to the ceremony even if the submissive mate is with child. Given the delicate state of your health, you and the foetuses needed the close proximity of the sire. Now we are going to talk about the duties of a submissive mate in regard to their dominant."

Harry sighed, he was sure this would be a very uncomfortable discussion.

"Always appear receptive. When you are alone in your chambers, it is best to let him see you in varying states of dress. Keep him attracted. Don't give him any reason to seek sexual release outside of your relationship. Since you are obviously fertile, there is no reason he would need to sire outside the bond. Never deny him sex as a punishment. It is quite all right to postpone sex. If he gets excited watching you dress, flirt with him but hold him at a distance. He will dispense with pleasantries and business at parties and other social functions in a reasonable time if he believes you will reward him for not lingering."

Harry was beet red, "What? Parties? Sex advice?"

Andromeda chuckled, "Not sex advice, relationship advice. Given the suddenness of your bonding, such advice is useful. People will look for kinks, holes in your relationship. Purebloods will accuse you of getting pregnant on purpose to snag Draco. People like the Weasleys might accuse him of rape. Now, we have to show a united front. You and Draco will be returned next year as a married couple. On your behalf Lucius and Sirius will be insisted on a student apartment. You will not be returning to the dormitories. Now you must unless you are extremely ill never allow Draco to attend public events without you. People will want to find any excuse to tell themselves that there are problems in your relationship. There may even be rumours of love potions or abuse. You must behave in a way that will not embarrass either of you. You must guard your tongue and be polite to persons who are rude. It is a test of how you can control your emotions. When I became a healer people were quite cruel to Ted and myself. We were insulted at every turn. I was scoffed at and treated as a bloodtraitor. Ted was that uppity Mudblood. There was even talk he used a love potion on me. They are not easily obtained and Ted was abysmal at brewing so threats of my family removing me from Hogwarts to wean me off them were short lived."

Harry was overwhelmed, "People will treat me worse then they do now?"

Andromeda shrugged, "I do not know. I am merely sharing my own experience. Unlike me you are joining blood with someone of a higher status. In some circles your mother's blood will taint you. Once the twins are proved to be Malfoys you will be treated differently. By joining blood and magic with a line as pure as the Malfoys, your children will be raised pureblood. They will be treated as pure. You have redeemed your line. The Potters were always neutrals, neither overly known for being a so-called Light or Dark Family. So the Bonding to a Muggleborn was overly looked shall we say, the Head of the Potter Family also approved it before his death so little could be said. Unlike in my family, where my Aunt was so against it that she had me blasted off the Family Tree."

"I thought that the Black Family's Head would be the Lord…" Harry asked confused.

Andromeda snorted, "It should have been. Except for the fact that Uncle Orion wasn't very forward in his opinions. His wife ruled him and everyone knew it. He was considered a weak man and many made fun of him but few would have agreed to bonding with someone like Aunt Walburga. My father was her brother but he was a good friend of Uncle Orion. Neither liked her much, Uncle Orion let her have her way mostly because it made life more pleasant."

"Strange…" Harry muttered.

Andromeda proceeded to continue his instruction about how to be a proper Bondmate, particularly a submissive Bondmate. His responsibilities as a future 'Head of the Potter family', which would if he wished be controlled by Draco. He was also instructed about proper etiquette so that he might not embarrass his new family.

While male submissives have more autonomy then female ones, proper public behaviour was still expected. As the future Lord Potter, Harry had more future political autonomy then as a mere submissive mate like she would have had she Bonded to Lucius rather than Ted. In her opinion Amelia would have been a far better choice. She was a gifted politician, fiercely loyal to her family and had stepped into the role as Head of her Family easily. She had begun her life in the Ministry as a Hit Wizard and rose through the ranks to become Head of the Magical Law Enforcement and a member of the Council of Magical Law.

Andromeda had been trained to be the perfect political wife for Lucius. It wasn't much of a stretch to impart the knowledge that Harry needed to be a good helpmate for Draco who would most likely follow in his father's footsteps…

XoooooX

Draco had finished seeing to his toilette; his hair was precisely brushed, his face shaved and he had chosen his favourite cologne- sandalwood. His clothes were lying properly, wrinkle-free. Finally he felt presentable, he summoned Dippy and instructed her to show him the way to the study.

He arrived a few minutes later.

"Ah Draco. Andromeda said she would be sending you along. We are just going through the usual Pre-bonding legal arrangements. We would like your input."

Draco leisurely took a seat, "I would like to have the relationship be legally a relationship of equals. Harry is a very independent spirit. If I tried to force him to conform too much he would rebel. His assets ought to remain in the care of his guardian as executor until he is of age. The trust vault he has no doubt been using for school expenses shall remain his. The same arrangement you had with mother. So she could spend her own money on frivolities. A modest sum can be deposited each quarter to that vault so that he can cover any private expenses he wishes. He won't enjoy asking me for money when he needs it. Harry and I discussed witnesses. They are not open to debate as they are our private choices. As our guardians it is up to you to see to it that arrangements are made."

XoooooX

Lucius seemed pleased with Draco's maturity; he was taking this quite well. His unexpected but impending fatherhood was suiting him well. "Who will we be approaching?"

"We will need to invite Lady Longbottom, Lady Greengrass, Lord Lovegood," Draco watched as his father visibly winced, "Harry had made his choice and I agreed to honour it. I will behave appropriately. I suspect that Luna Lovegood and Neville Longbottom will be his choices for godparents. I have chosen Blaise and Daphne." As Blaise's current guardian- his mother had granted his father wardship when her former in-laws the Goyles joined the Dark Lord publicly. His father had remained more closeted about it and had remained in her good graces.

"I shall make the arrangements and speak with the Heads of their Families." Lucius said with a sigh.

Ties to the Longbottoms and the Greengrasses were not to be taken lightly. The Greengrasses were a line entailed upon the female and were a powerful neutral Slytherin family. The Longbottoms were also powerful with blood ties to the Woods, the Dearborns, the Blacks and the Pettigrews. While the Longbottom heir hadn't seemed to amount to much despite his illustrious bloodline it was proper to cultivate a relationship.

Remus spoke up from his place in the corner, "I don't see Augusta reacting well to you. It is widely believed that you are harbouring Bellatrix whom she has a blood quarrel with. I offer myself as mediator. I will inform her of the impending nuptials. Despite her obvious misgivings the fact that you are willing to out yourself as a spy for Draco's sake will make a favourable impression. Especially if you promise her the one thing she wants."

Lucius was curious, "Promise Lady Longbottom what?"

"The right of Blood Vengeance. She has filled for it with Scrimgour every year and Fudge denied her. Had it been granted, Bellatrix would never have escaped Azkaban and be styling herself as Chatelaine of Malfoy Manor." Remus said smugly.

Lucius smirked, "I will grant her not only my support in her plea, I will deliver Bellatrix to her myself. If Sirius has no objection I say that the Rite of Blood Feud against the Lestranges be offered. We will if she agrees, refuse to protest and support her claim. The Lestrange estate will be granted to the Longbottoms as payment for the suffering of her son and daughter-in-law."

Sirius smirked, "Wouldn't that annoy mad old Bella her estate in Augusta's hands. It's her own fault for refusing to have a child that might inherit."

Remus nodded, "I'll floo to Longbottom Hall and convince Augusta to allow Neville to support Harry."

Lucius nodded, "I'll return with the Gringotts' contract. I'll speak to Xeno. He's always been a tad high-strung and it became worse after Demeter passed to the Veil so young. I will offer to return him to the bosom of the family if he will allow his daughter to participate as a Witness to Harry's Bonding. I trust as the former heir to a Pureblood family that you have sufficient knowledge of information to be imparted to a soon to be Bonded heir?"

Remus bowed at them both and left the room.

Sirius winced, "I remember. I ran away before my Bonding to Narcissa. How is she these days?"

"Upset about Bella's constant presence. Bella has forgotten her place and is acting as if she is Lady Malfoy and telling the Dark Lord how pleased we are to have him. Some of the Death Eaters have no manners and drive Cissa crazy. She was not happy that I seemed to be rejoining the Dark Lord. She worked hard to distance herself from being known as the wife of a Death Eater. She has been involved with raising money for St. Mungos and promoting various research as well as dragon pox vaccination. She tells how terrible it was to watch a powerful man like my father suffer from that horrible disease and how lucky we are to have a vaccine. That responsible vaccination is the best we can do for our families." Lucius shrugged.

"She seems not to have suffered much from your tainting as a Death Eater." Sirius muttered. Perhaps he should think twice about disowning her…Bella was definitely being cut off and disavowed. He was surprised his mother hadn't done it…

Especially considering the blood connection to the Longbottoms, Frank's grandmother was born Callidora Black. James' mother was Callidora's aunt…

"Why are you asking our cousin about this father?"

"I have to visit Gringotts on Sirius' behalf as well as the guardians of your witnesses. I will not have the time to give you the proper instruction. As the Head of a Pureblood Line I am sure that Sirius could impart to you the necessary instructions. As Harry's magical guardian and godfather he has a vested interest in Harry's well-being."

Sirius looked smug, "That I do. Rest assured that Draco and I will spend his time prior to his Bonding productively. He will be hearing all I have to say on the matter."

Draco raised an eyebrow, "I will indeed. I hope that my cousin takes my words about how I wish our relationship to function to heart."

Sirius narrowed his eyes, "I do and I hope you are man enough to follow through."

Draco relaxed in his chair, "I could listen more carefully if I could partake of my morning meal."

Sirius shouted for Kreacher.

The still grumbling elf was clearly not pleased to be called.

"Master Sirius be wanting Kreacher?" the elf sniffed.

Sirius snorted, "Yes. Now I forbid you as Lord Black to mention that Draco is to be bonded to my godson. If I find out you have I shall have your carcass tossed into the street in Diagon Alley instead of having your head mounted on the wall with your relations."

Kreacher's eyes filled with tears, "Master has decided to be a Black once more?"

Sirius scoffed, "I never stopped being a Black. I merely parted ways with my mother because we had a differing of opinion. I doubt very much that any child of mine and Cissa's would have turned out half as well adjusted as Draco. Now my cousin is hungry and we have much to discuss about his being the fiancé of my godson who is at present my heir. Now if you wish for him to learn what someone joining blood with the Ancient House of Black ought to know,"

"Kreacher be going now sir. Kreacher be returning shortly with food."

Draco sniffed, "That elf takes too many liberties. He should have been punished."

Sirius sighed, "It was a bit hard to discipline him when I halfway agreed with him. The Weasleys were always underfoot. Molly ordered me around in my own House. You would have thought we were students again and she was still a prefect. If she hadn't fallen pregnant before her final year of schooling she might have been considered for Head Girl. She was in your Uncle Xenos' year."

Draco blinked, "You mean?"

"That she gave birth while still a student? Yes. She tried to hide her pregnancy but it was discovered before the end of her Fifth Year. The child was going to be born out of a legal Bonding. Her father was forced by Dumbledore to put pressure on her; she was his only daughter and his youngest. Her father was embarrassed, he had arranged a Bonding between her second brother Gideon and Arthur. Arthur had no memory of the conception.

When Molly and her children are called bloodtraitors, its roots trace back somewhat to Arthur. Arthur was given the choice to go ahead with his arranged Bonding or to Bond to Molly. If he retracted his statement about having no memory of the Act that precipitated the conception, he broke a betrothal contract and Molly would not be punished for raping an heir. If he did not, Molly would be cast off from the Prewett Family as is custom."

Sirius paused to breathe and then continued, "The child would have been taken from Molly at birth and given to Arthur. Arthur would have bonded to Gideon. Gideon would have been expected to adopt the child so that it could inherit. Arthur wanted to be an Auror. He was accepted due to the war. However, he was transferred immediately after Voldy's disappearance due to their 'discovery' of his youthful indiscretion of seducing his fiance's sister and impregnating her. They were appalled at his lack of character. He was always bisexual; he liked blokes and birds equally. Gideon was his friend, they had always been close having grown up together. Gideon loved Arthur. He would have gladly raised his sister's child. Being the honourable person he was, Arthur made the best of a bad situation. He never really recovered emotionally, especially after Gideon died."

Sirius closed his eyes as if the memory was painful, "Septimus was Gideon's godfather; he blamed Molly for her brother's death. He claimed that if Gideon and Arthur had bonded that Gideon wouldn't have joined the Order. The loss of Arthur gave Gideon a death wish. Molly was mourning her brothers and pregnant. In a rush of hormonal temper, Molly forbid Septimus and Cedrella from having anything to do with them. Arthur was too involved with his Auror work to know. When Septimus told him to sever the bond to Molly he refused. He told his father he had made his decision and he had to honour his choice."

"So that's the history of the reasoning behind the Weasleys being bloodtraitors. They broke a contract."

Sirius held up a hand, "Not all Weasleys, Cador's children are not part of that. He was the youngest brother to Arthur. Since Arthur 's falling out with his father, he's started using that name but his birth name was Arcturus."

Now they were alone because Remus and Lucius had left on their various bonding related errands Sirius stared at Draco very hard.

"You know you would be my last choice for Harry." Sirius said staring intently at his cousin's son and attempting to be intimidating.

Draco shrugged, "I am sure my father would agree with you. For what it is worth I never expected to be in this position. I was sure that I would be betrothed to Daphne or Pansy. I was always attracted to Harry but I didn't think he'd ever look at me. Harry was my ideal mate; he wouldn't care more about being bonded to Lord Malfoy than being the Bondmate of Draco. Now what do I need to know as a soon-to-bonded heir?"

"As a godfather if I find out you cheated on Harry I will kill you."

Draco shrugged, "I understand the sentiment but it's not needed. If I did I doubt very Harry would be forgiving. He has suffered enough. What does cheating matter?"

Sirius sighed, "Part of the pre-bonding instruction is how and when sexual infidelity is appropriate. You are expected to cleave to your Bondmate to the end of the honeymoon. Unless you choose bonds that prevent seeking sexual release outside the bonding; which is highly frowned upon."

Draco was curious, "Why?"

"Because many purebloods have trouble with conception; most likely due to over breeding. So to decide which Bondmate is infertile both seek a sexual partner outside the bonding. When conception happens the fault is discovered. After birth the child is immediately blood adopted. Then it is not considered illegitimate and can inherit. If the Bondmate who sired or carried the child is fond of their mistress they maybe brought into the bonding and used to create children."

"Since Harry has already proven fertile that is not needed information. We will not be seeking sexual companions outside the bonding." Draco said smugly.

Sirius grinned, "Will you be choosing tight bonds?"

Draco shook his head, "They won't be needed. Besides usually they are overly strenuous for the submissive mate. I would prefer to like I said previously I would hope that we are more equals. In private if Harry disagrees with me I want to know. I want to appear strong and one to the overly inquisitive Wizarding World but he should have the right and ability to tell me off if he feels like it."

Sirius was thoughtful; "Molly was feeling me out regarding a possible betrothal between Harry and Ginny. The Weasley family owes Harry a life debt as does Ginny herself. By offering a betrothal between her and Harry, it would fulfill the life debt without bringing it to Harry's attention. Dumbledore didn't want Harry to know about the ramifications of a life debt."

Draco smirked, "Life debt? Well now. That is interesting. Life for a life? Perhaps, Harry and I could discuss the possibility of a one child contract."

Sirius raised his eyebrow, "One child contract? I thought there would be no need for sexual infidelity?"

Draco snickered, "There won't be. We both know that between wizard couples female offspring is rare. If Harry inseminated Miss Weasley using consensual Magical means we would have a greater chance of a female offspring. I do not see Harry merely wanting male children."

Sirius understood what Draco meant. "I see. We can discuss that with Harry after your honeymoon."

"With him so pregnant, how will we have a honeymoon?" Draco asked.

Sirius smirked. "You're a Malfoy. I'm sure you can talk Harry into leaving the boys in Remus and Andromeda's care for a day or two. After a few weeks of no sleep because of babies he would most likely welcome the rest."

Draco was thoughtful. "I will talk to him. He might think leaving the boys would make him a bad parents."

Sirius snorted. "Lily thought the same thing at first but she did leave Harry with Remus and Andromeda for a few days when she needed to relax while they were in hiding. Remus, Ted and Andromeda moved into the cottage with Dora for a few days while Lily and James stayed at Lavender Vale. It was their anniversary and it was Annie's idea."

"I will keep it in mind. Although our sons' conception was irregular I want to try to stay as normal as possible. Outside we have to deal with Death Eaters and the Order, at home I just want to be a family."

Sirius was surprised at how mature his cousin was. "You are far more mature that I might have suspected given the stories I've heard about you. Didn't Hermione punch you Third Year?"

He was now sure that Harry wasn't merely a passing fancy but that the young Malfoy heir was truly serious about his feelings. It was a shame that the children, the soon to be named Potter and Malfoy heirs had not been conceived by normal means. As unsettling as having Harry Bonded to a Malfoy might be, Sius was actually finding he might come to like Draco.

Draco's face flamed, "I was play acting mostly. Besides, I quite enjoy baiting Harry. If I really bought into all the pureblood mania would I be joining my magic and blood to Harry? I like Mr. Weasley would be given the option to Bond to a more suitable person and take the babies from Harry. To me that was never an option. Had I choose such a action I doubt Harry would recover from such a loss. I would rather have Harry than Pansy or Daphne. After all, I know that Blaise's mother when she remembers tries to arrange a betrothal between Daphne and Blaise. Daphne is too much of a proper lady to make her preference for him all that apparent. As for Blaise, he is too interested in his studies at present. I think having a mother like that scarred him. I don't see him entering into a relationship with anyone. Which is strange became he is half-Veela and came into his inheritance last December. How he can resist his sexual needs his beyond me…"

Sirius gave him a piercing look, "Aren't you Veela?"

Draco shrugged, "I turned sixteen already and received no inheritance magical or otherwise."

Sirius was surprised, Draco like Lucius greatly resembled Veela. It was surprising that Draco wasn't Veela. Sirius ignored such thoughts and returned to giving Draco more of the lecture a Pureblood heir received prior to their Bonding.

XoooooX

Lucius choose to Apparate to Rook's Folly to visit his brother prior to visiting Gringotts for the Bonding contracts. It wasn't common knowledge that Xenos was his younger twin. He was often believed to be Uncle Apollus' son…

He arrived at the edge of the wards, staying a polite distance from them as he used his wand to set of the ward that announced a visitor to the inhabitants.

Rook's Folly was the main seat of the Lovegood family and it seemed rather suited to his brother given the oddness of it's appearance.

Considering the expectation that he was a Death Eater and the lack of a relationship with his brother, he could not out of politeness enter the Lovegood seat. Had he arrived as a Death Eater he could have destroyed the wards and entered that way, to which he doubted his skittish brother would react well. However he choose politeness, while not really fond of Xeno he had promised his son to pass on Harry's request that the Lovegood heiress Luna serve as a witness to his Bonding. To prove his good will he would have to restore Xeno to ranks of family.

The door opened and a head of wild looking ice blonde popped out.

Lucius bowed, restraining a smirk, as he used his wand to bring a bit of magical pressure on Xeno. "Good Marrow brother. I come with great news. Of which I wish to speak with you."

The man started, "Luce? Oh Merlin." He wrung his hands. "A Death Eater on my doorstep."

"I am not. I come to you as a father. I have not attacked your wards. Come brother, let us be pleasant with one another."

"Disowned I was." Xenos said slipping into formal speech.

Lucius tapped his snake-headed cane that contained his wand on the ground, "Our Father was a man of temper. He failed to see what a blessing being Bonded to a family who traces their lineage to that of Lady Rowena would be. Also you're bonding to a line that is entailed upon the female is quite the thing for a younger son. After all I was already inheriting the entire Family Estate." He was the elder by a full forty minutes…

Xeno blinked, "Are you quite alright Luce?"

"Never better. I've come to invite you and your lovely daughter to one of the proudest events of my life."

"He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named's Ascension to power? I'd rather stay home."

Lucius shook his head, "Every parent's proudest moment and the moment the dread from the first time they behold their child. I would prefer to speak privately given nature of my missive. Should you choose to grant me an audience I would be more than willing to grant my son's request."

"What would request would a future Lord Malfoy have regarding a disowned one?"

"He asked if I would reinstate you as a member of the Malfoy Family."

Xeno blinked and then held up his wand, "You may enter."

The wards parted to admit him.

Lucius made his way to the front doors and joined his brother, "Many thanks."

Xeno led him into a musty sitting room, "My apologies. The elves have grown lazy and I lax since Demeter passed."

"Think nothing of it. I should have offered my condolences previously. Demeter was a fine woman and a talented witch. I remember Severus mentioning that members of the Department of Experimental Charms spoke well of her."

Xeno sniffed, "Thank you. She is sorely missed. What did you wish to speak of?"

Lucius smoothed his robes, "I come with a request from the Potter heir and my son. Harry would like to ask your daughter Luna to serve as his witness. Draco has chosen to accept Harry's choices with grace."

"Do I take it aright that your heir is to bond with You-Know-Who's greatest enemy? Have you lost your senses? I will not support a farce."

Lucius sighed, "I never joined the ranks willingly. I was partial to a woman who would never consider such a person as worthy of her. I sought to make myself more to her taste. Father would never have agreed to my choice. I have no desire to emulate my father's mistakes. I was put in a strange position. I am talking to my brother and not the editor of the Quibbler mind."

Xeno frowned, "Of course."

"Draco has been seeing Harry Potter unbeknownst to me. Harry fell ill and he has been discovered to be pregnant. Draco stepped up and admitted that they are his. He wants to do the right and proper thing and bond prior to the birth. Harry had requested that Luna and the Longbottom heir serve as his witnesses. As we are having a Gringotts contract rather that a Ministry one, the witnesses need not be of age. I have come specifically to invite you to the ceremony and to ask your permission to have Luna serve as Harry's witness."

Xeno gaped at him, "You cannot be serious."

"I know that the Dark Lord will have my head. I am willing to put Draco ahead of my own life. I would like to restore you to the family Xeno. I would also like to second the wishes of my son and his betrothed, come. It is an event that few can attend due to its suddenness. Draco has so little family that even cousins are worth their weight in Galleons."

"We'll come. Oh what to wear…"

Lucius bowed, "If Luna has nothing suitable, Andromeda has offered to take the ladies shopping."

Xeno stared, "Andromeda? Your former betrothed?"

Lucius nodded, "Yes, she is serving as Harry's birth healer and is at present instructing him as to a submissive Bondmate's duties."

"I would never have thought. How did she get involved?"

"Harry was taken to Sirius by a house elf when he fell ill. The elf knew that Harry trusted Sirius. Sirius summoned his cousin, my sister-in-law and former betrothed who examined Harry. Upon discovering the pregnancy they questioned Harry when he was conscious. He admitted to seeing Draco. They summoned myself and Draco. Draco told me that they were seeing each other and when told of the pregnancy stated that he would do the right and proper thing. He expects me to see to it that you and Lady Greengrass are invited to the Bonding. Draco wishes for Lady Daphne to serve as his Witness. I will need to stop by Hogwarts and retrieve Blaise before returning in time for the Bonding Ceremony."

"I can retrieve Blaise if it would assist you brother. Where are we to appear?"

"Grimmauld Place, the Bonding Ceremony is to take place at dusk. I shall have a Malfoy elf retrieve you prior. How long will it be until you are ready?"

Lucius choose to show his goodwill by allowing Xeno to retrieve his ward. He conjured parchment, a quill and ink. He quickly wrote three notes: one to Lady Umbridge who was styling herself as Headmistress of Hogwarts. A title that had not been affirmed by the Board of Governors. A note to Severus as Head of Slytherin informing him that Lord Lovegood had permission to remove his ward Blaise Zabini from the castle. The third was a note to Blaise, informing him in Italian that he was to accompany Xeno without complaint or protest. That Draco had need of him. Lucius handed him the letters after pricking his finger and pressing the Malfoy seal to each missive in blood. Blood shed willingly had a specific magical signature. One that few could mistake.

Xeno accepted the letters.

Lucius stood, "I ask for Harry and Draco's safety that you mention nothing about their bonding yet. In exchange when they formally bond with Ministry contracts your paper will be the first to announce the news."

Xeno's face glowed, "Oh thank you." He shook Lucius' hand warmly. "It is marvelous to have family once more. Perhaps our children might be friends…"

Lucius shrugged, "We shall see. I know that my future son in law Harry thinks well of your Luna." He checked his watch, "I must be along. Thank you brother for offering to retrieve Blaise for me. It is one less errand that I must run before the Bonding."

Xeno gestured at the floo, "Feel free to use it brother. I rarely do. I am sure that Lady Greengrass hasn't seen fit to add me from her list of blocked floos. I have little need of

my floo these days."

"Why thank you brother. It would make my travelling much faster." Lucius grabbed a handful of floo powder and tossed it, "Stow Green Castle."

The sensation of movement was familiar as he traveled through the floo system.

He stumbled out and bespelled his robes clean as he arrived in the receiving room of the Castle.

Immediately an elf arrived, "How might Dilly be assisting Lord Malfoy?"

"Is your mistress home?"

"No but Lord Titus is being home. Would Lord Malfoy wish to speak to him?"

Lucius nodded, "If it is not inconvenient. I have come quite unannounced. My business is urgent but I would like to speak with him if I may."

The house elf disapparated at once.

Lucius sat in an armchair and proceeded to wait politely.

XoooooX

Remus Apparated to Longbottom Hall in Tilworth, Cornwall.

He was greeted in the entrance hall by a house elf.

"How can Tilly be helping sir?"

"I've come with messages from the Honorable Herodotus James Potter and Lord Lucius Malfoy for Lady Longbottom. Would Augusta be available for a brief interview?"

"My lady is the conservatory."

"Would she be available? My apologies for coming so suddenly but my news is urgent."

"Tilly go tell Mistress."

Remus was content to wait.

The house elf returned promptly, "Mistress will see you. Tilly to bring Master Remus to Conservatory."

Remus followed the house elf along a long corridor to a large room filled with plants.

"Okay Remus, what do you want?" came Augusta Longbottom's authoritative voice.

Remus found her relaxing with a thick book, shaded by a large but oddly looking plant. He restrained himself from laughing at the picture. "First I would like to tell you the good news. Lucius Malfoy has decided to support your petition."

You could have heard a Knut drop.

Augusta's eyes were wide as galleons, "He what?"

Remus smirked, "It seems that young Harry and Draco are rather imprudent young men. They were seeing each other secretly." Yeah in their dreams, literally. "Harry fell ill and he was discovered to be pregnant by Andromeda."

"Neville's godmother?" Augusta asked surprised.

Remus nodded, "Yes. When confronted with the pregnancy the boys admitted to seeing once another. Draco insisted on doing the proper thing. They are to be Bonded at Dusk. Lucius is willing to support your Rite of Blood Vengeance. In fact, he recommended a change."

Augusta was stunned, "A change?"

"The Rite of Blood feud against the Lestrange Family. Since there are no heirs and due to the injury they have done to your family it would grant you or perhaps more likely Neville the estate as recompense for the suffering of your son and his bonded."

"What does he want in return?"

Remus chuckled, "Nothing too onerous. Merely that Harry's wish for Neville to serve as his witness be granted. A godfather request is most likely in the offing."

"Who would Honourable Herodotus' other witness be?"

"The Lovegood heiress."

"Not his companions the youngest Weasley boy or that Muggleborn girl- what is her name?"

"Granger, Hermione Granger. They are not fond of Draco, Harry is afraid they would disrupt his bonding. He wanted Neville and Luna I suppose because they were at least try to be happy for him."

Augusta looked smug, "Neville is a good boy. Poor marks but good."

Remus nodded, "He achieved excellent marks in my class. He has quite the talent for Defense. If he wasn't so poor at potions he would be an excellent Auror."

Augusta glared, "As embarrassing as his marks in Potions are I don't want him to be an Auror. He can be anything he wants but that. I'll never forgive him if I have to visit him in a ward at St. Mungos or bury him. His parents might die tomorrow or in fifty years. While their minds are gone, their bodies are healthy."

"He's a sweet kid your Neville. Perhaps, he would make an excellent Mind Healer or a Magical Botanist."

Augusta sniffed, "My brother-in-law Algernon thinks he has quite the talent for Herbology."

"Isn't that Oliver's Wood's grandfather?" Remus asked quietly.

Augusta nodded, "Algernon's sister Enid was bonded to my brother."

"Wasn't Enid Peter's mother?"

Augusta stiffened, "Worthless boy that he was. He at least died a hero."

Remus sighed, "No…he didn't."

Augusta glared, "He did so. Sirius killed him,"

Remus shook his head, "I should have told you before. Sirius wasn't their Secret Keeper. I saw Peter. Harry, Ron and Hermione saw him as well. Lucius knows he's alive. He's seen him Peter was a Death Eater. I saw his Dark Mark. He was hiding in his Animagus form as Ron's pet rat."

"You are supposed register. If he was animagus he would have."

Remus snorted, "If James and Sirius never registered, why would he have? As a rat he could sneak in or out of anywhere. He was able to use his wand to blow up the street and was responsible for all those deaths. He transformed and escaped through the sewers. I never would have guessed that that useless person would go so far. He joined the ranks of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. He gave up Harry. James' son! James could never do that to someone! Neither could Sirius or I. Severus would rather die!"

"Rufus would have been our Secret Keeper but Francis and Alice refused to go into hiding. I begged them. They were Aurors. They said that Aurors didn't hide from danger. That their duty was to face it even if they were frightened. They weren't just parents protecting their son. Their duty was to protect everyone. What did they get for that? Being tortured! They've missed Neville's life! I'm supposed to be his grandmother! Not a parent!"

"Then be his grandmother!" Remus snapped. "Encourage him. Tell him you're proud of him! Harry wants him to be his witness. Let him go. Be the Head of his Family but not a parent."

"You dare speak to me this way?" Augusta said stiffly as she rose to her feet.

Remus bowed, "I taught him, he came alive in my class. He fears you but he also respects you. You are all he has. He fears disappointing you. Harry speaks well of him. Draco thinks Harry will ask him to serve as godfather to one of their sons. Would the Boy Who Lived ask someone unworthy? Would a Malfoy allow such a choice?"

Augusta sighed, "Very well. I will allow him to serve as a witness to the Boy Who Lived's Bonding. The Houses of Lovegood and Longbottom wouldn't support a farce."

"Neither would the House of Greengrass. Draco choose Lady Daphne as one of his witnesses. You know of course despite Lady Aurora's status as a neutral Slytherin and one who did her best to distance herself from Death Eaters she did send a betrothal contract to Lucius for consideration. Thank Merlin he never signed it or else Draco would be in the same position as Arthur."

"Would he have choice the same as Arcturus?" Augusta asked stiffly.

"It never came up. Unlike the situation concerning Arcturus, Gideon and Mary; Draco and Harry had consensual intercourse." Or at least it would have been, had the conception not taken place because of highly erotic dreams. Not that the information needed to be known outside Harry and Draco's immediate family.

Augusta sniffed in annoyance, "Alright. I will collect Neville from Hogwarts. How will we get there? I fully expect Lucius to keep his bargain. I will ask for Sirius' case to be reexamined if he supports me against the Lestranges."

Remus smirked, "He will. Bella has been exceeding her rights as a guest and infuriated Narcissa. I don't see a problem with Lucius fulfilling his choice. He even offered to deliver Bella to you. Although he would be more likely to hand her over to Rufus. He is the Head Auror."

"He is also a vampire. It's not a well-known fact but it is nevertheless true."

Remus said nothing because nothing needed to be said.

Augusta clapped her hands.

The elf who met Remus at the door and announced him appeared.

"Mistress be wanting Tilly?"

Augusta nodded, "My duster, my handbag and my hat."

"Right away Mistress."

Augusta sized him up, while waiting for her things, "You'll be sending an elf for us?"

Remus retrieved his wand from his pocket and created a portkey out of a clean white handkerchief that he took from his pocket, "It is set to activate at five." While Lucius couldn't make a portkey to Grimmauld Place, Remus could. He had practically been confined there since the reactivation of the Order of the Phoenix about a year ago."

Augusta pocketed it, "Give them my regards and best wishes. I must hasten to retrieve my grandson from Hogwarts."

Remus gave her one final word of advice." Keep an eye on Umbridge. Harry suffered dreadfully under her. I wouldn't be surprised if Neville has as well. Harry said he'd come into his own. Harry was subjected to a blood quill because of his instance that You-know-Who returned."

Augusta stiffened, "If she touched one hair on Neville's head…"

Remus suspected that Augusta had never fought for Neville. If Umbridge caused him an injury and Neville took it stoicly like a man, that would gain him respect in his grandmother's eyes.

Had Neville gained the ability and courage to tell Umbridge off? If the Weasley twins did, than most likely Lee Jordan had as well; that boy was as conniving as the twins.

August showed him out..

Together they walked to the edge of the Anti-Apparation wards.

They then Apparated to different Locations.

XoooooX

Lord Titus Greengrass, Aurora's submissive Bondmate entered the Receiving Room. He had been Titus Pucey before his Bonding, having been Nathaniel's younger brother.

Lucius' musing was broken by Titus' entrance.

"Lucius, have you come regarding the Bonding Contract between our children?"

Lucius noticed that the younger man seemed troubled, "I'm here to offer my condolences. I shall be unable to sign a Betrothal contract between out children. Mys on revealed his partiality for the Potter Heir after I was informed of the Potter heir's state from his guardian."

"I take it they were less than circumspect?"

"Lucius chuckled, "Apparently the Potter heir found Draco's advanced neither repugnant of resistible. They are be bonded this evening to that things are right and proper."

Titus seemed to relax, "No offense meant mind, however thank Merlin. I had a sinking suspicion that out children would not suit. Daphne is a well-brought up young lady yet as her sire I can see her feelings are inclined towards another."

Lucius had also been hesitant about accepting the contract since his mother Rhionnon and Titus' father were siblings. It went against the Malfoy way which was to refrain from Bonding to a family for at least four generations after a bonding had occurred.

"I know Gabriella has mentioned her desire to betrothe her son to Lady Daphne."

"While that would please my daughter, I am afraid my Lady would be displeased."

"A shame. It would be nice to unite the families once more but the blood connect is too close. I am Blaise's guardian at present. I shall question him about his opinion of Lady Daphne."

"My father is your uncle." Titus nodded, he seemed weary; as if that statement had been made too often for his liking. "To formally refuse the Betrothal Contract was not the true purpose of your visit was it?" Titus asked.

"No. I am here on Draco's behalf with a request." Lucius said cordially.

"What would his request be?"

"Draco would like to as if the Lady Daphne would consent to serve as one of his witnesses. Apparently our of all his circle, he trusts the most."

"Some might take such a request as insult cousin." Titus said stiffly.

Lucius chuckled, "luckily for us both there has never been a betrothal contract between our children. Lady Daphne is ambivalent to Draco. They would have as we agreed. Poor suited."

"I would have no objections. However I will floo to the. Ministry to consult with my Lady. I will send an elf with our answer."

Lucius understood that as a polite dismissal. Since the Greengrass title and estate passed to the female, Titus was subordinate to his wife who was the Head of that family. "I shall," he said rising, "be taking care of business matters. I will be at Gringotts for the better part of an hour, perhaps longer. You can send your elf there with your answer. Be sure to inform the Lady Aurora that Draco is considering asking Lady Daphne to serve as godmother."

"I suppose that might satisfy my Lady. A closer connection to the House of Malfoy is what she was Seeking. While it is not a Bonding, serving as a godmother would still create a connection between our families."

"Indeed." Lucius took his leave and entered the floo. Taking a handful of powder from a pouch in his robe and tossing it. "Gringotts. London."

Lucius flooed into the bank's atrium.

He strode immediately to a free teller.

An elderly goblin peered up at him from his perch on a high stool. "Yes? How can I help you Lord Malfoy?"

"Ragnok and Griphook please. I have pressing business with them."

The elderly goblin signalled for a passing goblin to come closer. "Urklock please inform Ragnok and Griphook that Lord Malfoy is here. He has business to discuss with them."

The goblin Urklock scurried off.

Within moments the two goblins arrived.

Ragnok nodded in greeting.

Griphook glared, "I am not associated with the Malfoy Estate. What need have you of me?"

"I am well aware you have no connection or stewardship of the Malfoy Estate. However, I have here a letter that grants me temporary authority to speak with you regarding Estates you oversee. If we could retire to a private chamber as I have sensitive business to discuss."

"Very well." Ragnok gestured for Lucius to follow.

Lucius followed them to a consulting room.

When they were safely behind privacy wards and seated around the large gleaming oak conference table inside the chamber, Lucius handed Griphook the note.

The gruff, slightly unfriendly goblin snatched it up. He tore the seal and read it quickly. "A letter signed by Lord Black and sealed in blood authorizing you to make arrangements on his behalf regarding his ward, the Honourable Herodotus James Potter."

Lucius nodded, "Precisely. We need to discuss arrangements regarding the Bonding of his ward and my heir.

Both goblins removed parchment and ink from seeming thin air and were waiting.

"Harry's trust vault is to remain in his possession. All properties and monies willed to him are to be held in trust for him until his seventeenth birthday and remain under his control. The pre-arranged Bride Price is to be paid to Lord Black and then transferred within two days to the main Potter vault. A year's worth of back rent is to be charged to The Order of the Phoenix care of Albus Dumbledore. He also is to be charged four months rent in

regard to his current occupation of the property Baskerville Manor formerly known as Grimsby. Also a Writ of Eviction is to be processed and sent to Dumbledore regarding said property. He is to be given one week to remove himself before the wards are turned against him."

The goblins, particularly Griphook continued to scribble fiercely.

"We need a Bonding Contract, one that requires four witnesses." There were some that required two but considering the parties involved four was a proper number. It must leave Harry in control of his own estate. Draco wishes for them to be equals rather than Dominant and Submissive partners."

"The reason for this odd request?" Ragnok asked.

Lucius sighed, "My son was less than circumspect. He impregnated the Potter heir who has been his lover. He has left myself and Lord Black little choice but to allow them to Bond. To protect the lives of their sons I wish to keep this knowledge to as few as possible."

"It will take some time to ready the proper contract" Griphook sneered.

"We need it at Grimmauld by no later than a quarter past six." Lucius said diplomatically.

"It will be delivered." Ragnok said giving his companion a glare. "Are there any other arrangements to be made?"

"A contract between Harry and the house elves Dobby and Winky. They are currently employed on temporary contracts and paid as members of the Hogwarts staff. Dobby is two be allowed one holiday every three months and a galleon a month. Winky is primarily hired for kitchen duties for the same price unless she chooses to work as a family elf and not a free elf. As a member of the Board of Governors I have the authority to suspend their contracts."

"It shall be done." Ragnok said, he'd have almost two decades to get used to Lucius' business mannerisms.

Make arrangements for Laude Abbey to be prepared for occupation. When Harry have completely recovered from the birth he will be instructed on how to claim it."

When the Lord of a Line died, the wards sealed the properties, especially that of the Family Seat. Part of the Assumption of the title require the following of certain rites and rituals. The shedding of a wizard's blood was required as a sacrifice when it was entailed upon the male line. It would help tie the property to his will. Following his father Abraxus' death, Lucius had had to shed nearly two pints fo blood to bond to the Manor.

No doubt Sirius did the same to gain access to Grimmauld…

He had been pressuring Severus for years to give up that dreary Muggle dwelling Spinners End and move to one of the Prince Properties- preferably Merrivale Manor in Dartmoor which was their Family Seat. However, his son's godfather was stubborn, Severus claimed to feel inadequate to serve as Lord Prince. His old friend had pursued a relationship to no one and would likely leave no blood heir. At present, Draco as his godson was Severus' heir. He had chosen Severus not only because he was Lord Prince- in name at least but also because he was one of the most magically strong and wildly talented wizards he had ever known. He hoped that some of that would pass on to Draco…

Also upon Severus' death, his magic would attach itself to Draco rather than being lost. His sacrifice of magic to create protection for the Malfoy heir had created a magical bond between Draco and Severus. When a witch or a wizard died their magic searched for a new container, since a portion of Severus' magic was already bonded to Draco the remaining magic would seek out Draco and merge with his own magic.

Severus must Bond, the Prince blood must not be allowed to end with him. Perhaps, Remus might do. He would prefer Severus reclaim his line by joining blood with someone who was a pureblood. However, he didn't know any bent wizards who would possible appeal to his old friend. He knew Remus was bent, he was interested in having children and sought to make Sirius and Severus get along. He had observed them since Severus had arrived at Grimmauld and he was almost certain there might be a mutual attraction there.

Ragnok spoke up, "Are there any other business matters that we are needed to assist you with?"

Lucius rose, smoothing his robes, "None within my recollection at present. If I think of any I will owl you. I believe we have discussed all which is imperative to be discussed today."

He had no sooner exited the private chamber when a house elf appeared in front of him.

It was one of the Greengrass elves.

"A message from my mistress. She has choose to accede to your request. They will be waiting for your portkey or to floo at the time that you appoint."

Lucius nodded, "Tell your Lady that we are very grateful for her agreement. I will discuss with Lord Black what method of Transportation he would prefer for our guests. I shall send my reply shortly."

The elf bowed and disapparated with a soft pop.

Lucius felt rather proud of himself. He went to floo to the Ministry, he had just enough time for one more errand now that he did not have to retrieve Blaise from Hogwarts.

Lucius arrived and spelled away any ash before exiting the floo. He made his way to the Office of the Head of Magical Law Enforcement, Amelia Bones.

He was ushered in with little fuss or notice.

Amelia had replaced Andromeda as Head Girl their last year after his former betrothed had eloped. When he was forced to take the Mark he'd approached Amelia and offered to become a spy. He'd happily passed on any information he was given, he wasn't a very skilled Leglimens but like Severus and Amelia he was a natural Occlumens.

He had been passing her information since she'd been accepted into the Hit wizard training program. He'd always been attracted to her…

She looked up and grinned at him, "Anything new for me Lucius?"

Her privacy wards rising.

"I'm afraid you're about to lose me as a spy Amelia."

Amelia blinked, "What? Why? Has he suspected anything?"

Lucius shrugged, "Not to my knowledge but I am about to be branded a traitor to the cause."

"How and why?"

"Draco's been seeing the Boy Who Lived and Potter is currently pregnant. I have little choice but to let them bond. If I seized the twins at birth I would be in for a huge public backlash. Draco had insisted on doing the proper thing and Bonding. I am here to request to things in exchange for my services as a spy."

Amelia gestured for him to be seated. "What would that be?"

"I would like to have Sirius Black's case actually brought to trial. I have knowledge of Sirius' innocence to at least part of the charges. Peter Pettigrew is alive and I would be willing to have him handed over to your Hit Wizards. He has bragged about being the one to divulge the Potter's whereabouts and was their true Secret Keeper. I am also here to file on behalf of the Blacks, the disownment of Lady Lestrange. I am informing you of my intent to support Lady Longbottom's future application for the Rite of Blood Feud against the Lestrange Family. I believe that if a new trial was announced that Sirius would gladly turn himself in. I also am in support of Sirius remaining Harry's true Magical guardian. However I believe that he should until he had received proper care for his illegal imprisonment that he should share custody with Remus Lupin. I will be arranging with my solicitor Sanctus, that the Dursleys be tried for abuse and neglect. Dumbledore as well if we can gather evidence of his knowledge of how things were at the Dursleys. We will probably sue Nurse Pomfrey as well for her lack of proper care. I would advise you as a member of the Council of Magical Law that claims against Lady Umbridge will be filed by myself and others."

"You are going to out yourself as a spy?"

Lucius sighed, "That is the tricky part of this isn't it? As a Death Eater I would be required to hand Potter over. Yet as the Bearer of my grandsons and the future heir to the Malfoy Line I can't." he leaned over, "I would have your relations' progeny who attend Hogwarts checked. There is evidence of a Lilithean at Hogwarts and at least one pregnancy has been discovered. It is very likely that more that one pregnancy has occurred. I will have the school searched to see if it has left but since they are drawn to sexual energy and the school is full of adolescents who are in the flux of hormones it may still be present."

"If conception has gone on unnoticed then it may be too late to end the pregnancy."

"Which would result in a rush of underage Bondings." Lucius said quietly. "The wards are supposed to prevent Dark Creatures such as Lilitheans from entering the grounds much less the school itself."

"I suspect we'll have to call a Governors' Meeting than and invite the parents."

Lucius nodded, "That would be a wise choice. It would be best if the emergency meeting was called by you. We should for the time being refuse to name to student but I can have the healer in charge of the case speak."

"That will do." She frowned, "Harry is the person affected by the Lilithean is he not?"

Lucius sighed, "Yes. It would be best to not mention that at present. Many would not believe that Draco did not assault Harry. They are actually quite attracted to one another and I believe they will have a successful Bonding. Draco wishes for Harry to remain in control of his own Estate and for them to be equals."

Amelia was surprised. "That is unprecedented…"

"Apparently Draco has taken Harry's measure and believes that anything less than an equal partnership would seen by Harry as taking away his freedom."

Amelia was surprised, "He sounds rather different then the bully my niece describes."

Lucius ' left eyebrow rose, "As if we Malfoys aren't capable of playing the role expected of us when our true selves are quite different."

Amelia chuckled, "Indeed."

"I would like to invite you to the Bonding. It would be hard to make false accusations of rape or force of any kind if you were present. You are known to be quite bonourable and unaffected by the imperious or Leglimency." Lucius asked unable to restrain himself.

Amelia smiled, "I would be honoured to attend. Now I have much to do before you can send ab elf for me. I may bring a guest?"

:Lucius nodded with great reluctance..

Amelia waved her hand in dismissal.

Lucius found himself outside Amelia's office fighting himself to try to get her attention. Now that he was no longer capable of being a spy he would see her rarely and most likely only at Hogwarts Governors' Meetings. Knowing that made him feel like his heart was being squeezed by a Mountain Troll. He could smell

Kingsley on her and it made him wild with jealousy.

He had a tolerable relationship with Narcissa. They had done their duty but they neither wanted nor desired one another. He was busy with politics and she with her causes. He wanted a partner, a helpmate and a passionate lover; he would have had that in Amelia. Yet he was tied to another woman...

He was almost happy for the circumstances, he would hate to have put his son through the same agony he'd been put through by his father. He'd have to reverse the suppression charm on Draco soon. Draco would choose no other, that much was clear. He wished someone would remove the one on himself. Would he have a chance or would he be refused? He was in emotional limbo and had been for years. Only Draco made him feel alive...

He would do anything for his son even give his son the one thing he had been denied. He wished that he'd never had to do what he had done. He had only done it to protect him...he hoped Draco would forgive him.

He had swallowed his pride many times today already and been more honest with persons then he had even been with himself. To think that today was his son's Bonding...

Narcissa...he had invited Amelia to attend. It had been selfish really because he wished Draco was born hers. As Draco's bearer she deserved the choice to attend her son's Bonding. He summoned two elves Stria and Dippy.

"How might we be serving Master?" Stria asked.

Lucius gave him a forced smiled, Return me to Grimmauld Place. Dippy retrieve Narcissa and deliver her

there."

Lucius was going to give Sirius and Augusta a present- or perhaps it would be Bonding present to Harry. He was going to have The Manor locked down and house elves kidnap Wormtail and Bella. They would both turned over to Kingsley and Amelia. If anyone asked it would have been a Courting gift to Amelia if he had to be honest.

XoooooX

Sirius was startled when Lucius just Apparated in by House elf and a glaring Narcissa seconds later.

"Narcissa? I suppose its right and proper that you be here. Especially if I have to decide whether or not to cut you off."

His cousin's black laurel wand was in her hand and pointed at him.

"You will release my son."

Sirius chuckled, "you will not raise your wand to me Cissa. I am not holding Draco hostage. He is here of his own free will. I suppose Lucius decided you deserved to be here. It would be a shame and send the wrong message if you weren't."

"Why would that be? Why would we be keeping company with a filthy little Bloodtraitor? Lucius? Why was I removed without so much as a by your leave from an important meeting?"

Draco spoke up smirking, "I believe father wished to give you a chance to prove your loyalty to both the Houses of Malfoy and Black."

Narcissa sniffed, "The House of Black tried to pass me around first to Sirius and then to Lucius. I owe them nothing. As for Lucius I bore him a son and I haven't spread my favours around though I have had offers. Just never from the one person I wanted them from."

Draco rolled his eyes and ignored the glare from his father, "Do you want to attend my Bonding or not? People will gossip if you don't. Who all is coming father?"

Lucius while annoyed at Draco's commoness, he could see what his son was doing. He smirked, "Lady Longbottom, her grandson, Lord Lovegood, his daughter, Lady and Lord Greengrass, their daughters, Blaise, Annie, her husband, perhaps their daughter, Amelia and Kingsley. Not to mention ourselves, Remus and Draco's intended."

Narcissa glared, "Who might that be?"

Draco merely looked smug, "My dream Bondmate who is six months gone with my sons, one of whom would be my heir. The best part is that it would make Aunt Bella wild with fury."

Narcissa collapsed in a chair, "Oh Draco...not The Potter boy. She'll kill us all."

Lucius smirked, "Not if I never give her a choice. Draco is you would escort your mother to the parlour. I think her place would be best suited to helping Andromeda prepare for our guests. I recommend that you at least pretend to be happy for our son."

Narcissa sniffed, "What is in for me?"

Lucius snapped his fingers, "Stria retrieve Bella for me and you have my permission to snap her wand. Dippy retrieve Wormtail for us."

Narcissa was confused.

Within moments the two house elves returned with the struggling prisoners.

Bella tried to fight Stria, "Unhand me elf! How dare you!"

Sirius smirked, "Hello Bella!"

"If it isn't the bloodtraitor..." Bella sneered.

"That's Lord Black to you." Sirius held out a wand.

Bella's eyes widened in horror, "You can't be. You were blasted off."

Sirius snorted, "You know little of entails and how one ascends to the Headship of a Family. I am the last male among the Blacks and my father was considered the last Lord Black despite his lack of character. I claimed it by following the instructions. Given to me by my fathers."

Remus walked in and surveyed the scene. I thought I smelled a rat. What is this a Black family reunion? I think you're missing someone."

Lucius snickered, "Consider Wormtail a Bride gift. In exchange for your agreement to this Bonding I'm delivering this rat of a man. I trust you'll use proper precautions this time. As for Bella I owe a debt of honour to the House of Longbottom. Give her what she deserves Sirius, return her favour."

Sirius' name had been restored to the tapestry Family Tree when he assumed the title and claimed Grimmauld as his own but his name had repaired itself so it shone in gleaming gold script.

Sirius twirled the Family wand inn his fingers before blasting Bellatrix Medea Lestrange nee Black off the Family Tree. Then he muttered a spell that ripped the Black magic from her.

Bella screamed in pain and rage.

Sirius cast a spell from his Auror days that trapped her magic as well as placing her in manacles made of iron that put would expound upon the curse. He also cast a spell that silenced her. He then case cast similar spells on Wormtail as well as one that prevented him from reverting to his Animagus form. "That ought to hold them. Now that we have our gifts for which I thank you Lucius."

"Since you've dealt with my uppity sister I ask as Lord Black for a boon. I will attend this bonding in support of my son yet I want something in return. I want you to change the wording of the contract between the House of Malfoy and Black. I want the Bonding Contract annulled and a one child contract signed. I wish to return to the House of Black. Lucius and I do not suit. I have done my duty and I wish to no long be Narcissa Malfoy."

Sirius nodded. "It shall be done. If Lucius has no objection."

Lucius grinned. "Object? I have no reason to." He held out his wand and muttered a spell.

Draco yelled. His magic practically exploded, he glowed with bright white light and golden wings exploded in a shower of blood.

Narcissa covered her face in horror.

Lucius fell to his knees, and cradled his son. "I am sorry but I did it to protect you. Now that need is gone. You are strong enough to protect yourself. You will need to be stronger."

"You are Veela.." Remus said surprised.

"I used a rare spell that hide it sight and sound. I didn't intend to hold it so long but while the Dark Lord was under our roof it was too dangerous."

Comprehension dawned in Remus' face, "Harry is Draco's mate, it's the only explanation. Their mutual desire caused a bond to form. The Lilithean was draw to that bond."

Sirius summoned Kreacher.

"Master be wanting Kreacher?"

Sirius nodded, "Escourt these two miscreants to Remus' warded cellar. We are having guests and I don't wish for them to interrupt Harry's Bonding. One of our guests is the Head of Magical Law Enforcement. We will be turning them over to her."

Kreacher glared at Bella, "Kreacher never like Miss Bella. She made Master Regulus cry." He grabbed them both roughly. "Kreacher will give them proper accommodations. You ruined Master Sirius' life. You had him branded a murderer and a traitor. You broke Master Orion's heart. Scum."

"I shall have Lady Longbottom informed that her troublesome nephew is caught. Perhaps, she would grant her nephew's Estate into your possession in repayment for your false imprisonment." Remus said politely.

Lucius brushed Draco's hair, "I am sorry. I ought to have Andromeda look at you to see if my reversal caused you any lasting harm. I didn't mean to hurt you I wanted you to be yourself…your true self."

There was something softer about the man who sat on the dusty carpet cradling his son. It was a side of Lucius that none of them had seen.

Draco remembered that it was his father who calmed him after nightmares. It was his father who tended him when he was ill. His father who taught him to ride, his father who taught him to fly. Never Narcissa who clearly never wanted to be a part of their family. He squeezed his father's hand, "I'll be fine father." He gave Sirius a wane smile, "I guess I am a Veela."

Lucius squeezed his hand, "I never wanted to Use that spell on you. I was afraid of what my father would do if he knew what you were. He trapped my Veela on my sixteenth birthday when I came into my inheritance. It was the year after I met Severus and the Betrothal Contract to Andromeda had been finalized. He watched me transform and cast a painful curse that trapped my Veela. I have never been able to break it or claim my mate."

Draco's eyes widened, "How do you survive?"

"Painfully," Lucius admitted. "Being celibate is hard for a Veela…it weakens us. I did not wish to treat you as vilely as my father did my brother and myself. You deserve better Draco, so much better." He kissed his son's ice blonde hair. "I give you my blessing freely."

Draco held out his hand and his father's snake-headed cane leapt into his hand. He said in a low voice that still had the slight tremor of pain, "Tell me the spell that will reverse your curse. You gave me the ability to claim my mate, I wish to return the favour."

Lucius swallowed, "It's a dark spell Draco. It takes a lot of power to cast."

Draco struggled to his feet and stood tall. His voice evening out and held an edge of defiance. "Tell me!"

Lucius said the spell quietly.

Draco closed his eyes and cast the spell.

Lucius bit back a scream, blood dripped down his lip. His magic tripled in intensity and brilliant golden wings burst from his shoulders in a spray of blood. He gaped at his son, "You aren't the Head of this Family…you shouldn't have been able to cast a spell like that…"

Draco held out his hand to his father, "I will be but not for many years I hope. I want to see you one day as happy as I am."

Lucius let his son haul him up, "I would like the chance. Yet I am afraid her heart beats for another."

Draco chuckled, "Have you ever asked?"

Lucius shook his head, his face twisting in anguish, "No but she's been will him for years…"

"If she denies you, you both will parish. You will wither and she will be riddled with guilt." Draco said with a sigh.

Lucius winced, "I know. I could not speak. It was part cowardice and partly because of the restrain of both the curse and the bonding contract. Father choose bonds that would prevent me from seeking sexual gratification outside the Bonding."

"We'll dissolve the Bonding Contract since it was never ratified by my father it will be easy. If we exchange the contracts Draco will still be considered legitimate." Sirius said quietly, he was aware that he had witnessed a private moment. He had never liked Lucius but to know that his father was a big of piece of work as his mother he actually felt sorry for him. "I will grant the former abode of Cygnus Black to Narcissa, Wisteria Meadows. You are to be granted the vaults belonging to your parents upon their deaths. You are also granted autonomy to choose your own Bondmate and my only request is that you treat your son's Bondmete with cordial manners as well as Annie and her family."

Narccisa sniffed, "I suppose I have little choice. I would hate to end up like Bella cut off."

Remus clapped his hand. "I suggest we return to get ready for the Bonding. I will retrieve Andromeda and Severus. I want them to look you both over."

Kreacher returned with Andromeda who looked startled to see her sister.

"Cissa?"

Narcissa bowed her head in greeting, "Annie."

"Why was I brought here so suddenly?" Andromeda asked and then shrugged Kreacher off when she caught sight of Draco and Lucius. She cast diagnostic spells on them, "You cast dangerous spells you idiots. You could have caused yourself harm. You nearly went into shock. Retraining Veela curses?"

"I didn't curse Draco. It wasn't a curse. It was a charm that held his Veela beneath the surface. Father would have cursed him and them used the Cruciatus on me for siring a Veela."

Andromeda sighed, "It still made your magical cores somewhat unstable. Your instincts, hormones and pheromones will be unstable as well for at least a week. If we could I would insist we postpone the ceremony. You'll never restrain yourself tonight. I have not choice but to cast a temporary stasis spell on Harry's womb. Your Veela will not be able to resist claiming his mate."

A predatory look was seen in Draco's eye. "I can have him completely?"

"In every way but not until after the contracts are signed." Andromeda said firmly.

Draco growled at her.

"I'm the one who let you share a bed last night. You wouldn't have gone a taste of him without my say so, so don't growl at me Draco Lucius Malfoy!" Andromeda snapped at him. "You have to bathe and dress. Time is growing short. I will request potions from Severus to help keep your inhibitions under control."

Lucius nodded, "That would be much appreciated Andromeda."

"Don't go casting dangerous spells on each other. Trapping Veela inheritances through curses!" Andromeda muttered left.

They all separated to prepare themselves for the Bonding.

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

A/N: Sorry this update took so long. Its a long chapter that I had to wrestle with. I actuall wrote most of it via emale at work on my phone.

ChaosLady

I really enjoyed writing that. Draco was playing a role before and I think he got caught up in it. When Harry finally tells Hermione about it Draco will probably apologize for being an jerk.

unneeded

Oh Ron and Hermione will not be happy. They'll be furious itsn't Draco and Ron would say that Harry wouldn't dare be bonded if he wasn't a witness. Hermione may 'forgive' Harry in time but I doubt Ron will. Knowing Hermione when she finds out the 'why' she'll probably turn on Dumbledore because he's 'responsible'. She won't be happy when she finds out Harry's been abused and starved- she'll be upset with herself for not noticing.

Morbid_and_Sexy

Thank you!

Seliki

Oh Dumbles is in trouble with Sirius. He's in trouble with alot of people. He's going to be punished. As more of Dumbles mistakes come to light the more trouble he's in.
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