The Engagement Kiss

I feel kinda bad for torturing Harry so much . . . only a little. =D


“Good night Harry.” He said voice slightly hoarse, with a soft kiss to Harry’s cheek Severus swept of down the stairs. Harry watched until he was out of sight before walking in a daze to his room, closing and locking the door. He threw up a silencing spell as his hand dipped into his pants, still amazed that a simple kiss could’ve gotten him so aroused. Naji’s voice cut in softly,

“Don’t forget to re-close the link Harry.” He whispered before closing his own, completely uninterested in Harry’s activities. Finishing himself off he cast a quick cleaning spell and fell asleep, forgetting to close the link before his last bit of consciousness slipped away.

Chapter 10:

Harry looked around he was in a dank dungeon, the bleak stone walls crawling with insects and gray moss. It was a vision; he must’ve forgotten to close the link.

‘Bloody hell’ he thought, looking around he saw old snake face which surprised him. This wasn’t his typical vantage point, yet he knew somehow that he was seeing through another’s eyes. He watched as the elder Malfoy approached Voldemort,

“My Lord” he said in that falsely respectful voice, Harry felt himself well the person he was inhabiting sneer.

“Luciussss what news have you brought me?” The overgrown Snake hissed voice dangerous and sharp. The blonde man flinched slightly,

“My Lord I have come to inform you of some odd dealings with one Severus Snape,” Harry’s heart went cold, “It seems he has vanished with the Boy and a few unknown persons.” He bowed his head low to the dank floor.

“Yessss, I know Lucius. However I do not see the need to inform you any further than that. Is there any more uselessnesssss you need to report?” that hissing got on Harry’s nerves he wanted to strangle that thin throat. Dimly he realized that his and whomever he was watching from we’re mixing thoughts.

“No my Lord. I only wish to offer my son to you as a proof of loyalty.” Lucius purred, as if he thought this would appease the Snake.

“I have a consort Luciusssss.” Voldemort hissed dangerously looking over at Harry, so he was inhabiting Voldemort’s fucktoy? Gross…

“Yes my lord, I merely meant Draco for your pleasure. As a veela his uses are…varied.” Lucius simpered, trying to buy his life with his sons how disgraceful. Harry felt slightly bad for the younger Malfoy, he might be a bloody pain but no body deserved this fate. He missed whatever old Voldie said next as the vision faded out and then back in.

He was balanced in a tree looking at Snape Manor, more correctly watching himself wank through the windows of his bedroom. That was just weird. He heard a voice muttering, it sounded somewhat familiar.

“How dare he!” the voice spat, venom and anger clear, “How dare he get a happy ending with his Engagement Kiss mistake when I didn’t.” the voice whispered and Harry was thrown into memories of an attractive man, accidentally giving the kiss, several years later a holding a baby with green hair, years later again a snake face looming in place of the once handsome one… Harry was pulled from the person and got a good look at her face. Red hairs, beautiful face vaguely resembling his own. Aviva.

HpSsHpSsHpSs

Harry woke with a bone chilling screech, slamming his link closed so hard he gave himself a monster headache. Naji was the first on to respond, flashing into Harry’s room.

“Ry? Harry what happened?” He approached but Harry scuttled backwards, looking at Naji, his mentor, friend…why did they always have to betray him? He curled into a protective ball glaring fearfully at Naji. The green haired boy could only surmise what had happened, what Harry had seen.

“Ry I’m not going to hurt you.” He said standing stationary hands up. Harry whimpered this was stupid he knew Naji! He knew he wouldn’t hurt him, its not like he could help who his father was. Plus there was no hardcore proof that evilness is genetic. He slowly uncurled and held out his arms to his friend, behaving like a small child. Naji gave a relieved sigh and walked over to Harry pulling the smaller boy into a hug.

“What happened Ry?” he asked softly and Harry whimpered slightly.

“A…Aviva she…She’s…” he broke off leaning his head against Naji’s chest. The older boy rubbed his back trying to comfort him. “She’s Voldemort’s mate.” He whispered softly as if afraid to say it. Pulling back he looked in his cousins eyes,

“You’re their son.” he said, almost questioning it, Naji bowed his head.

“I am.” He said sadly, tightening his hold as Harry tried to pull away, “Ry listen to me. I wanted to tell you. Az wanted to tell you, we couldn’t. Aviva swore everyone who knew with a spell, whether they agreed or not. The spell is a dark one, anyone who tells someone who doesn’t already know will die, as well as the person they were telling.” He explained rapidly. Harry relaxed slightly. He felt the truth in his cousins words and let his anger melt away. A sudden, very loud bang on the door made them both jump.

“HARRY POTTER” Hermione’s voice screeched, “You open this door right now.” She continued, and Harry knew that she’d taken care of the silencing spell instead of blasting down the door only because it wasn’t her house.

-You can tell them, I can’t. Not until they know at least that Aviva’s with him, then I can take over- Naji told him silently. Harry nodded and waved a hand unlocking the doors. Hermione strode in her eyes narrowing momentarily at Naji, as Ron and Severus strode in. Harry glanced at Severus with an alarmed glance, had he felt any of what Harry did the might before? The worry only lasted a moment as he pulled away from Naji, desperate for contact from his mate. Severus didn’t even hesitate he wrapped his strong arms around Harry with a glare at Naji.

“Easy Severus, it was an innocent hug.” The green haired boy said backing off the bed giving them more space.

“What happened Harry?” Severus whispered he was alarmed by Harry’s shaking and the way he desperately clung to him.

“Aviva …she chose Voldemort as her mate back when he went to school…” Harry whispered just loud enough for them to hear him. Looking briefly at Naji before nuzzling against Severus, they all turned to look at Naji.

“We wanted to tell you all, but she had us all under the Veritas spell.” He said shortly. Severus glanced at the boy wrapped around his middle,

“What else has you upset?” he asked softly, feeling him stiffen.

“She knows.” He moaned despondently, “About us, and Snake-face knows I’m with you. And…And the book Severus! She...She tried to kill me.” He whispered fearfully. Yet Severus felt the fear wasn’t attributed to his potential death but something else. He tightened his arms bringing Harry closer,

“She can’t get in the manor anymore Harry, Az and Naji shielded it.” He soothed but Harry continued to shake. Severus looked over at Naji for help.

“It’s the link; Ander’s develop much stronger relationships with their family. Even with the brief encounter this betrayal hurts. Plus Harry’s need for a real family coupled with those muggles treatment of him I would bet he’s battling the fear that we’ll all leave him.” Naji explained while sending Harry reassuring feelings, his own fear that his cousin would reject him soothed when Harry returned the feelings.

“Oh Harry.” Whispered Hermione, she and Ron stood closer than Naji but held back from respect of Severus. The potions master hugged Harry tightly, reassuringly. After a few minutes of basking in his friends love and reassurance he pulled out of Severus’ robes, remaining in his hold.

“Thanks.” He said softly, smile creeping back onto his face. Breaking the conserved silence He grinned cheekily,

“Did you know my dear cousin has natural green hair?” he teased, and if any of the others held a care about Naji’s parentage they ignored it joining in the laughter. Harry leaned against Severus grateful for a moment of real peace with the man.

“Despite my utter enjoyment at this overwhelmingly sentimental family bonding I have to ask if you still wish to go to Diagon Alley.” Severus drawled but without any of his old malice. Harry gave him a soft smile, why couldn’t he just admit he was enjoying this too. Then the question hit him, what if Snake-Face had decided that Severus belonged on his hit list? What if the death eaters were there waiting for him?

-Harry! Calm down. - Naji broke through his panic. The others were looking at him with confusion written on their faces. Harry took several deep breaths and looked steadily at his cousin.

“While neither you nor Severus are week in power and can sufficiently protect yourselves, I think this skill will help set your mind at ease.” Naji continued aloud. He touched Hermione’s arm and within seconds they vanished. Reappearing in another few seconds,

“Best part is its extremely simple, and while invisible your intangible too. That parts a little harder to control.” Naji explained, also showing Harry how to accomplish becoming invisible through the link. It was rather simple; just concentrate on being invisible which was easy for Harry after many adventures under the invisibility cloak. Then almost paint him and whomever he was touching with his magic. He closed his eyes and after a few unsuccessful attempts he and Severus vanished from the bed. Hermione clapped as they reappeared, it was easy to make them invisible but keeping them tangible enough to remain on the bed had been a challenge. He smiled widely up at Severus,

“Let’s go to Diagon alley.” He said cheerily and Severus nodded regally.

A.N After much deliberation I decided to end this chapter here, because if didn’t it would become an extremely long chapter. Which in itself wouldn’t be a bad thing I suppose, maybe I’m just evil. =D so this chapter’s pretty active and you get a further taste of how close Harry and Sev are getting practically without realizing it.

Ps. Thank you to all who reviewed I love you ALL! –munches the various sweets that were offered- Oh and chapter 11 will most likely be up by tonight unless my chemistry exam is harder than I predict it to be, cause then I’ll only want to sleep if it beats my ass. =P