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Of Potions and Wings	By : Sablesilverrain Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Snape/Draco Views: 30533 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 5
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“Severus.” Lucius said, walking into the man’s office without so much as knocking.
“Yes, Lucius, you may enter.” Snape drawled sardonically. “What do you want?”
Lucius waved a hand. “This is important. Have you any idea how powerful Harry Potter is? How powerful he was even before his inheritance?” He asked, awestruck still.
Severus sighed. “I am aware, Lucius.” He answered.
“Why didn’t you tell me this?” Lucius asked.
Severus raised a brow. “Surely you realize that his power is our side’s best-kept secret? It’s our trump card against the Dark Lord. We can’t let it be known that he is anything more than a mediocre wizard with an overabundance of luck at best, or we’ll lose the element of surprise.”
Lucius shook his head. “And had I kept supporting Our Lord?” He asked.
Severus shook his head. “You never would have known until it was too late.” He said unrepentantly. “I couldn’t reveal that to someone still loyal. You know that, Lucius.”
Lucius sighed. “I suppose that’s so. But still, all that power! And he’s a submissive! Can you imagine being the one to own and hold such power?” He asked.
Severus eyed him. “Tell me you are not thinking of pursuing the boy?” He checked.
Lucius shook his head. “Not I, no. But someone someday will be very lucky. I have already discovered that marriage is not to my liking, or I might have been drawn to try and win him over.” He answered.
Severus released a relieved breath. “I am glad for that. You and he would likely mix as well as oil and water.” He stated.
“I don’t know about that. Draco gets along with him well enough.” Lucius commented thoughtfully.
Severus snorted. “Draco is the same age as Mr. Potter, and they have their submissive natures in common. They have common ground to meet on.” He said.
Lucius smiled. “I’m sure I could find something that we could talk about, were I so inclined.”
Severus shook his head. “I am glad you are not. The boy does not need any distractions.”
Lucius nodded. “He’s going to win this war. There’s no way he can’t.” He said firmly.
“Indeed.” Severus agreed. “Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have marking to complete.”
Lucius smiled. “Where are you taking my son for your first date?” He asked.
Severus’ eyes flicked up to him for a moment before returning to the papers he was working on. “Toshi’s. The boy loves sushi, and I have not forgotten this.”
“A good choice. I’ll leave you to your marking, Severus. Goodbye.” Lucius said, getting up and heading for the door.
“Goodbye, Lucius.”
*****
Draco walked up to Harry at the Gryffindor table and sat down next to him, grabbing a plate and dishing himself up some eggs and bacon.
“Hi, Draco.” Harry said bemusedly, noticing that several people around him were staring at the blond, who was unconcernedly loading his plate.
“Good morning, Harry. I wanted to thank you again for helping with Severus. We’re going on our first date today, after we get to Hogsmeade. How do I look?” Draco asked, indicating his light brown dress robes.
Harry looked him over as the blond began to eat, still watching him. “You look great. The brown looks surprisingly good on you. It makes your eyes look darker blue than usual.” He remarked.
Draco smiled. “Good, then they’re doing their job.” He said happily.
Harry tilted his head. “Why did you decide to sit next to me? At the Gryffindor table?” He asked.
Draco waved a hand. “I wanted to talk to you, and this was the easiest way.” He glared at the few people who were still staring at him. “What, have you never seen a guy eating breakfast before?” He hissed.
Harry smothered a laugh. “They’re just not used to Slytherins sitting with them, that’s all. If you plan to make this a regular occurrence, they’ll get used to it.” He said.
Draco nodded. “I assume they will. This probably won’t be the last time I feel the need to talk to you during breakfast, since we’re becoming friends, and all.”
“Alright. So, what exactly are the rules of the courtship? I never did ask Hermione if she knew.” Harry murmured.
Draco smirked. “Although she probably does, knowing her. Well, the biggest one that concerns me and Severus right now is the fact that we can’t kiss anymore until after our fourth date. Pity, that.” He remarked.
Harry frowned. “Why? It’s just kissing.”
“Potter, really. The rule against kissing is probably there to ensure that we have nothing to distract us from getting to know each other, as formal courting is also widely used in cases of arranged marriages. This way we have nothing to do but talk, and I’m pretty sure Sev will be happy about that. The man always has liked to hide behind his words. Not that he doesn’t wield them well, but still, it’s a form of hiding.” Draco finished, then began crewing on his bacon, staring at Harry.
“What?” Harry asked when Draco refused to look away for long moments.
The blond smirked, finishing the bacon in his hand. “Why are you so interested in the courting? Is there something you want to tell me?”
Harry rolled his eyes. “Oh, yes. I’m just dying to get my hands on Flitwick.” He said flatly.
Draco snorted. “So this is purely an academic interest?” He asked lightly.
“I may need the information someday.” Harry said with a shrug.
“Doubtful.” Draco returned, then leaned in and whispered, “You’re a sub, Potter. If you mate with a Faurae, which you should, all you need to worry about is being receptive to your suitor’s advances.” He finished, leaning back.
Harry frowned. “I might choose not to.” He said. “I know it’s possible. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be here, would you?”
Draco eyed Harry for a moment, then shrugged. “It would work out if you only want one child, but don’t expect any more than that.” He advised. “It makes things harder.”
The rest of the Gryffindors were totally confused, having no idea what the two were talking about. Most of them were focusing more on their breakfasts, anyway. They’d learned long ago to give Harry his privacy.
Harry shrugged. “It’s not the most pressing thing I have to worry about right now, at any rate.”
Draco sighed. “Right. The stupid war.” He stabbed at his eggs. “At least try to find some time to enjoy yourself, yeah?”
Harry grinned. “Oh, I always do, Draco.”
*****
Draco got out of the carriage and waved goodbye to Pansy and Blaise, looking for Severus. He spotted the man standing beside his father, watching the students eagerly spilling out of the carriages and crowding the streets of Hogsmeade. He ginned and headed for the man.
“Hello, Father. Severus.” Draco purred the last.
“Hello, Dragon. Do have a good time today.” Lucius said mildly.
Draco nodded. “I fully intend to.” He answered.
Severus held out an arm. “Come along, Draco. We have reservations.” He said.
Draco slid under Severus’ arm and pressed his body into the man’s side, inhaling deeply. ‘Aw, he took the blasted dampening potion.’ He realized, a bit put-out. Severus still smelled pleasant, though. He smelled of fresh herbs.
Severus sighed, but wrapped his arm around Draco’s waist and held him close as he Apparated into the receiving room at Toshi’s, an upscale Japanese restaurant.
Draco looked around, beaming. “Merlin, Sev, I haven’t been here in ages!” He said happily.
Severus let him go, grinning. “I am aware of that.” He said as a waiter appeared to show them to their table.
They sat and ordered their drinks, then picked up the list of sushi the restaurant offered, marking which ones they wanted.
When they finished, the waiter took the lists and hurried away.
“Draco, why didn’t you take the dampening potion today? You knew we were going out, so you have no excuse.” Severus said.
Draco flushed. “Why does that matter?” He asked. “You’re supposed to be attracted to someone you’re dating! It’s fine to want me, you know.”
Severus pinched the bridge of his nose in frustration. “You know the rules we find ourselves under now, Draco. Why are you insisting on tempting me in this way?” He asked, trying not to breathe in too deeply. Draco smelled entirely too delicious, like warm vanilla.
Draco pouted. “Stupid rules. Do you really want me to take the potion so badly?” He asked.
Severus sighed. “Well, it’s a moot point by now, isn’t it?” He asked, scowling at Draco.
Draco sighed and pulled a vial of the potion out of his pocket, drinking it.
“You brought it with you?” Severus asked incredulously.
Draco sighed. “I had a feeling you’d want me to take it, but on the off-chance I was wrong, I held off on doing so. So I brought a vial of it with me, yes.”
Severus blinked. ‘That shows a great deal of forethought. Maybe the Draco I knew really has grown up.’ He thought. “Thank you for that, Draco. I’d rather not be tempted with your scent when I can do nothing about it.”
Draco grinned. “And when you can?” He pressed.
“We’ll discuss that when that time comes.” Severus said firmly as the waiter appeared with their sushi.
“I’d rather discuss it now, but fine, I suppose.” Draco murmured, picking up his chopsticks and eating a piece of his sushi.
Severus smiled at the look of utter enjoyment on Draco’s face as he ate his first bite of sushi. “So, Draco, how are your classes going?” He asked.
Draco swallowed and smiled. “Great, actually. Father’s brilliant as the Defense Professor, and of course, I now have a free period where Potions used to be, which frees up a lot of time for studying. My N.E.W.T. result will be coming soon. I’m expecting it any day now. When it comes in, I’ll of course be showing it to you. I have a feeling you’ll be pleased.” He said smugly.
Severus’ brow rose. ‘Did he really get an O a year early?’ He wondered. “And if you received a low score?” He asked.
Draco rolled his eyes. “I’ll let you verbally flay me as much as you want. Since I already know that won’t be happening, I give you carte blanche.” He stated boldly, then smirked. “After all, I’m more than willing to give you the same over my body, when we marry, so why shouldn’t I do it with my pride, hm? I trust you.”
Severus nearly choked on his tongue at the images his words called up. ‘He’ll forbid me nothing?!’ He thought incredulously, thinking of all the depraved things he could easily do to Draco if he wanted. Most of them, he never would, but he could easily see himself leading Draco gently into the world of sexual power games. “Draco, you may be a submissive, but are you sure it’s wise to give someone such power over you? To have no limits?” He asked, a bit unnerved.
“I’d only give one person that kind of trust, barring Father, and that person is you. I’ve known you all my life, Sev. I trust you implicitly.” Draco said, then turned his attention to his food.
Severus did the same, eating in silence for a few moments, absorbing the thought that he was someone Draco felt that secure with. He was astounded. Never had he thought that he was on par with Lucius in Draco’s mind. It was obvious that the boy idolized his father, and Severus was both awed and humbled that Draco would give him the same level of trust and devotion. All he had to do was reach out and take it.
“Has it sunk in yet? Have you realized how much I care for you?” Draco asked softly, a slight teasing note in his voice. “Or do you need a few more minutes?”
Severus met his eyes. “It has sunk in, yes. How exactly have you come to trust me so much?” He asked softly.
Draco smiled beatifically. “Trust me, you’ve earned it. Every time I needed to talk to you, you were there, with an open ear, and you never pressed your opinions on me. You let me ask questions if I had them, never belittling me when my lack of knowledge showed, and you’d always answer truthfully. If I needed to vent, you never tried to solve my problems, instead just letting me talk for hours if that’s what it took. When I did ask for advice, yours was always at least as sound as Father’s, if not more. Add to that the fact that you’re drop-dead sexy and exude animal magnetism, and what else was I to do, but fall for you helplessly?” He asked, shrugging.
Severus closed his eyes, retreating from the honesty shining in Draco’s. It was all too much. “I want very badly to kiss you right now.” He whispered.
Draco sighed softly. “I wish I could let you.” He returned.
Severus opened his eyes and picked up another bite of sushi. “I think, Draco, that I may have been wrong to hold you at arm’s length since your birthday. You are indeed a young man deserving of more deliberation than I have given you so far. I shall endeavor to get to know you as an adult, since you have shown that you are no longer a child.”
“All I’ve wanted for a very long time was for you to see me as an equal. As someone you could, perhaps, see yourself loving, in time.” Draco said.
Severus smiled. “My eyes have been opened, Draco. I am starting to see the man you have become. And I have never been more proud that I helped to mold you into such a sensible young man.” He said.
Draco flushed. “Yes, well…” He picked up a piece of sushi. “Have you tried the golden California roll?” He asked, obviously trying to lighten the conversation.
Severus raised an eyebrow. “I generally shy away from anything deep-fried. You know that.” He said.
Draco smirked and held out the piece of sushi. “Try it, Sev. Come on, it’s delicious. I promise you’ll like it.”
“Very well.” Severus leaned closer and ate the sushi, trailing his tongue over Draco’s chopsticks as he took it.
Draco pulled back the chopsticks and closed his mouth over the tips, smirking devilishly. “It’s close to a kiss—in fact, the Japanese call it an indirect kiss—and the rules never said I couldn’t do it.” He said smugly. “If that’s all I can have for now, I’ll take it.”
Severus laughed. “Trust a Malfoy to find a loophole, of sorts.”
So, for those of you that aren’t a member of my yahoo group, I have taken on four newborn kittens. Updates shouldn’t be too affected for this story, as I have several pre-written chapters, but I can’t say for sure that I’ll be able to keep going until this story is finished at this rate, and I certainly won’t be able to work so quickly on the sequel, which isn’t even started yet. I will do what I can, but bottle feeding will be most of my time for the next eight weeks. Please bear with me.
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