Follow Me

A/N: Thank you to all that have reviewed the story so far, and a thank you in advance to all those that will continue to do so. I have to admitt it does an ego good to see the number of people that are enjoying this story.

[...] or {...} = mindspeak
~...~ = parseltongue
'...' = thought
**...** = phoenix speaking

CHAPTER 13

Norische was curled up sleeping quite normally on one bed, and Draco was out cold in the bed one over from him. Pari could see that Norische was nude under the sheet covering him, which was verified by the pile of clothing on the floor by the bed. Draco lay spread out on the next bed over with just his green silk boxers on. Norische definitely looked better than he had only hours before, and Pari almost didn’t wake him up…but things needed to be discussed so…

“Nori, wake up.” Pari spoke quite clearly close to Norische’s ear.

With a jump, Norische was awake instantly. Staring at his godmother, he grabbed the bedding and looking quickly to make sure that he was well covered. “Gods Pari…don’t do that to me.” Norische exclaimed.

“Young man I have seen your body more times than either of us wish to admit to, so don’t try and pretend to be shy now.” Pari chastised.

Severus and Remus rushed up to Norische’s bed as soon as they heard his voice. “Norische are you all right?” Severus asked desperately.

“Yeah. I’m sorry father. I didn’t mean to worry you. I didn’t realize how bad it was getting. I mean if I would have known I would have fed, I promise. I just…well…”

“You were being stubborn and romantic weren’t you?” Pari stated.

“I can’t help it Pari. You know me. Oh…and I need you to petition for a bonding for me as soon as possible.” Norische looked at Pari with his eyes sparkling.

“Nori?” She looked over to Draco, who was still fast asleep. “Do you mean to tell me that this is the human you have been searching for?”

Norische smiled from ear to ear. “Yes, and he has already agreed. He is scared but that is normal I guess… I scented him out three days ago, and we talked about it last night. That’s kinda the reason that I didn’t feed from Chris. It isn’t his fault, I didn’t tell him I needed to feed.” The last part Norische hung his head while saying.

“Young man you are taking on the responsibility of two mates, you cannot allow yourself to let your emotions get the better of your judgment. What if you had been attacked in your weakened state, how would you be able to protect them? You have to think of them first, without you they will go mad, or kill themselves. You must think of what it did to your mother, never let yourself forget that.” Pari was very frustrated with her godson but when she saw the pained look on his face, she took a deep breath. “I know you are not used to thinking of yourself, but you are their protector, their provider, and their heart…you have to put your well being first, for their sake if nothing else.”

Norische hung his head as he realized what she meant. “Yes Ma’am.”

“I am sorry but I love you, if something happened to you …well…lets just make sure it doesn’t.” Pari placed her hand on his cheek and raised his head. “You have taken on a lot for someone so young, but you have a new family now. Never forget that you are not alone.” Norische smiled at her, even though he had to blink several times as not to allow the tears to fall.

Remus listened intently as the two spoke and although he didn’t want to interrupt them… “Norische, am I understanding you correctly. You have chosen Draco as your human partner?” He asked. Severus also waited for this answer.

“Yes, I scented him out the night I stayed in the dorm.”

Severus asked. “Why didn’t you say something sooner son?”

“Well, I hadn’t talked to him yet and I kinda wanted to know what he thought before I went nuts. By the way where is Chris?” Norische looked around.

“I’m here.” Chris stated from the doorway, as he slipped his t-shirt over his head. “I just didn’t know if you wanted me around you right now, so I just figured I would stay out of the way.”

“Chris…why wouldn’t I want you in here, we are talking about all of our futures?”

“Well… you being here is my fault. I mean; if I hadn’t teased you then you wouldn’t have gotten so sick. But then when I refused to take care of what I started, you just got so weak, so fast. It’s all my fault.”

“Come here luv.” Norische lifted the sheet beside him so that Chris could sit on the bed next to him…making sure that he didn’t expose himself to Pari while doing so.
Chris crawled onto the bed and curled up next to Norische. “Yes what you did was wrong, but the fact that I hid how bad it was getting and that I didn’t feed when I knew that I should was also wrong. Norische lowered his head to nuzzle against Chris’ neck.

Laying his head on Norische’s chest Chris started…“Don’t scare me like that again. The thought of loosing you was horrible, but the idea of loosing you because of something I had done was terrifying. I can’t tell you how much I love you; I can’t imagine living my life without you.” Chris sniffed fighting back the tears. “And don’t you ever play the romantic and not feed again. I like it just as much as you do, so don’t try and play the chivalrous knight or none of that crap… what if you had died because of it… I can just see the headlines now ‘Undersexed hormonal youth dies while waiting for the right moment.’”

“What can I say, I wanted our first feeding after being separated for so long to be special.” Norische laughed at Chris’ comment.

“Well it was special all right, you were unconscious and I was on auto pilot in the medical ward of our school.” He sniffed.

“Sorry, I honestly didn’t know it had gotten that bad. Usually there is some warning, but well. I guess with everything going on physically I couldn’t tell what was my hunger and what was being in season.” Norische mumbled.

“Well as soon as you are able we will have your special feeding, but right now you need to play nice and take care of yourself. I don’t like autopilot. I like it when your at the controls.” Chris snuggled into Norische’s chest.

Madam Pomfrey opened the door and gasped…definitely not expecting what she saw. “What in Merlin’s name is going on here. Where are your clothes young man, why is that boy in your bed and why is Mr. Malfoy laying there in his underclothing?”

“Ahh….” Norische started to answer but blushed.

“My name is Pari, I am Norische’s godmother. The reason he is without clothing is because he has recently fed, the reason that Rashira is on his bed is because Norische wished him to be, and the reason that young man is in his underclothing is because he was lunch…per say. Any other questions Madam??

“Pari, please… Madam Pomfrey has been very nice and did her best. She can’t be expected to understand our kind. Thanks to the Council, human healers know very little to nothing about our physiology so please don’t be mean. By the way Draco was not lunch…”

“Yeah, he was an after dinner snack….” Chris giggled.

“Not funny…” Draco moaned.

“Draco, ah… I didn’t know you were awake…” Chris gasped blushing.

“Apparently.” Draco tried to open his eyes but thought better of it and closed them again. “Bright.”

Madam Pomfrey was still in shock, but bustled over to the bed and did a couple of quick diagnostic spells. “Well from what I can tell your levels are much better and your energy although is lower than it should be is at least is not life threatening. If you will maintain a mild schedule and follow some instructions you may return to your room when ever you wish…I will give your father the necessary information.”

Severus looked relieved, as did Remus. “Thank you very much Poppy, I will make sure that my son follows your instructions, as he will be staying with me for at least a few days.” Severus gave Norische a rather demanding look, the kind that doesn’t permit questioning or argument.

“After dinner snack…pfft…” Draco grumbled.

“Well… I can’t call you an appetizer since you didn’t go first, and you certainly weren’t desert since you didn’t go last…” Chris teased.

“Stop that! Don’t tease him, it was his first feeding…” Norische snickered at the two. Norische was very glad that the two got along well enough to have fun with each other. They didn’t show any jealousy, which was something else that Norische was worried about. After all, Chris had Norische all to himself for over two years, and now he was going to have to share.

“Let’s get dressed and get out of here, I really appreciate every thing you did for me Madame Pomfrey but I hate hospitals, I want my own room and my own bed.” Norische nudged Chris to get up from the bed and motioned for him to hand him his clothing. Draco heard that and immediately started getting dressed too.

“I am starved, I wonder if there is anything in the kitchens or if we can have something sent up.” Draco asked.

Remus looked at Severus questionably. {I think we just adopted another son dear.} He said with a smirk. Severus rolled his eyes at that and exhaled deeply.

“We should be able to request something be brought to the suite. Pari, please do join us we have so much we wish to talk to you about.” Remus encouraged.

“I would love to. If at all possible, I would like to stay for a few days. While I have no doubts in your care of my godson I do wish to make certain he is ok before I leave him.”
Pari smiled at Remus and Severus.

Severus spoke up. “Not at all. If you wish I will see if there is a room which you may use here at Hogwarts or we can make arrangements for you to stay at a inn in Hogsmeade which is nearby.”

“Thank you, you are definitely a sweetheart. I would like to stay close to Nori if that is possible. If not what ever arrangements are necessary would be fine.” Pari had a way with humans, even Severus, that just couldn’t be denied.

Norische lay continently on the couch in Severus’ suite; his head resting on Chris’ lap and his legs were propped up on Draco’s lap. Draco was still being a prat about being called a snack so he wasn’t saying much. Chris was actually pretty tired, after two feedings in a matter of an hour or so…it probably took a lot out of him. Norische thought about taking his mates to bed and calling it a night but he needed to get a couple of things taken care of before he forgot.

“Pari, what all do we need to get the bonding authorized by the Council?” Norische asked.

“Well Nori, since it is a tribond it is going to be a little more difficult. I will have to get the paperwork and have you boys help me fill it out, which all in all shouldn’t be too hard but getting the approval may be a little problematic.” Pari looked thoughtfully.

“Why, I mean technically we have already bonded….ah….I….” Norische was having a problem getting the words to come out correctly.

“Nori, is there something you aren’t telling me?”

“Well, other than the ceremony and the paperwork we are bonded, that’s all.”

“Norische Renee De LeNoir, do you mean to tell me that you have already consummated this bonding, mutually?” Pari looked pissed.

“Ah… well … um, yeah…sort of…” Norische looked at Pari, then looked at his Father who appeared to be just as interested in his answer…. although Severus was allowing Pari to ask the questions right now.

“Norische! How could you?!? When?” Pari demanded.

“I’m sorry Pari, that was one of the reasons I didn’t feed yet. I knew that it would complete the bonding and well, I wanted it to be approved first.”

“When!”

“Earlier today…” Norische mumbled.

“Before or after you started getting sick?”

“Both. What Chris said was true…he just left out some parts. The three of us had gone to the Prefect’s bathing room to bathe, my wings had been injured and Chris thought a bath would be easier on them than a shower. He was washing the backs of my wings and then slapped me on the ass and told me to turn over so he could was the fronts…I was kinda laying on the side of the tub at the time. But anyway, I called him a bitch and he got mad. When I rolled over he grabbed one of my nipple rings and started playing with it and biting me, I got excited and then he stopped. I got really pissed about it and started to stoke off, he called me a bad boy or something like that and I told him to finish it then.” Norische took a deep breath. “Before I could think about it I got really, really sick, Chris helped me up and I ran to the loo and puked, I was probably in there for thirty minutes. I know there wasn’t anything left in my stomach because I just kept trying to puke and nothing came up. Finally, I managed to get my stomach to calm down and came out. When I did Draco was holding on to Chris who was crying. He was so upset that him not finishing made me sick I felt horrible.” Norische stopped for a moment.

“Please continue.” Pari said, the look on her face was a mix of frustration and concern.

“Well Chris asked if I still needed to work off some excess hormones, and I figured that was one of the reasons I had gotten so sick so I told him yes. But my stomach wasn’t about to let me top either of them, so I bottomed. I just laid down like I was when Chris was washing my wings and they did the rest. First Draco, then Chris, after we finished my stomach was going nuts again and I felt so dizzy I told them to get me to father quickly. We got dressed and apparated to father and dad and the next thing I remember was waking up in the infirmary with Chris riding me and force-feeding me energy. By the time Draco started, I had enough energy to pull it from him since he didn’t know how to force it. Chris did it one more time because I was still weak and he wasn’t sure if it had been enough. End of story….”

“Young man do you realize what will happen if the bonding is refused? Do you have any idea how serious this is?” Pari was livid.

“I am sorry Pari, but I don’t understand. I realize that Draco and Norische have not known each other long but, why is this such a bad thing?” Remus asked quietly.

“I am sorry Mr. Lupin, you are probably not familiar with our ways. By bonding with the boy before it was approved Nori put himself and Draco at terrible risk. If the Council does not approve of the bonding then the boys will have no legal rights. It will not be considered a valid bonding. The fact that they have already physically bonded means that if the council does not approve then they will have major problems.”

Severus looked concerned “How so?”

Norische spoke up. “The reason you have to get a bonding approved is because there is no legal documentation or arrangement that can circumvent a bonding. In other words if Draco’s parents objected to the bonding they would have no legal rights to do anything about it. Since we have already consummated the bonding if it gets refused, then his parents could take him away and I would have no standing to say anything. The problem with that is that the bond has already been made, so I would have the same basic problems my mother had, being away from you. I would go insane and eventually kill myself.”

Severus looked at him definitely concerned now. “If you knew this was a possibility how could you do this?”

“I didn’t expect to wake up with me shagging their brains out! I thought I would bottom and that would be the end of it until the paperwork was done… I didn’t expect to have the bonding completed for me while I was unconscious.” Norische answered excitedly.

“You will watch your tone young man!” Severus lowered his voice.

Remus knew that Severus was getting upset and defiantly didn’t like that low growl he heard in Severus’ tone. Remus walked over to Severus’ chair and leaning on the arm of the chair, he rested his hand on Severus’ shoulder. “I am afraid we can’t exactly blame him for that one Severus, he was a little out of it at the time, and even though it was necessary he had no way to predict that it would happen.” Remus gently pointed out.

Draco was trying to calm Norische down by rubbing his legs and feet, but Norische was not handling the stress very well. Norische could feel his stomach starting to churn and he took several deep breaths to try and stop the sick feeling that was starting to take over. Chris noticed Norische getting slightly paler and asked. “Are you alright Nori?”

Norische shook his head and swallowed deeply.

“Do you need to get up?” Chris asked worried. Norische nodded. “Crap!” Chris and Draco managed to get Norische into a sitting position but it only seemed to make matters worse. Norische pushed himself up from the couch and ran into his bedroom. Chris jumped up and rushed after him, neither bothered to close the door to the room so the sounds of Norische retching over and over again echoed in the now silent living room.

Draco was furious; he had just about enough of this. “Why can’t you guys leave him alone! Don’t you understand he can’t handle the stress or emotions right now! Get it through your heads, he is sick….and you guys yelling at him just makes it worse.” Draco got up and followed Chris. Slamming the door behind him.

Pari looked concerned, shaking her head slowly. “I am so used to that boy being so strong and independent. I forget sometimes how truly fragile he can be.”

“Not two days ago I watched that my son take on the Ministry of Magic and thirty Aurors, and not hesitate. Then to see him in such a condition is definitely not easy to assimilate.” Severus shook his head slowly, looking at the closed door. “Remus could you please order something from the kitchens. I am not sure how much he will wish to eat but make sure you order him something light, perhaps some baked chicken or pasta, and fruit. Is there something specific you would enjoy Madam?”

“Pari please, and pasta sounds wonderful thank you.” Pari smiled sadly. “Tell me about this Ministry of Magic incident…”

******

Half an hour later the door to the bedroom slowly opened. Norische came through first, hesitantly. Followed by both Chris and Draco. At first there was an awkward silence in the room, but Norische ignored it and motioned for Chris and Draco to sit down then seated him self on the couch between the two. Norische reached over and put his hand on Draco’s leg, and smiled gently to him, reassuring him.

“I am sorry about getting upset, I shouldn’t have lost my temper.” Draco mumbled. Norische leaned over and moved Draco’s head so that he could kiss him properly. The kiss was one filled with love and emotions, something beautiful to see and even more precious to be a part of.

Pari spoke up. “Actually it is we who should be apologizing, not you young man. We were well aware of how delicate Nori was and still pushed. You did what your position, as a mate requires. You may not realize it yet dear, but you are indeed bonded to my godson. From now on your very nature will be one focused on ensuring that bond, to protect him and support him in any manner you can. He will do the same, as will Rashira…that is why the bond is so wonderful… each of you want no more than to live within the boundaries that the bond has created and to love with all your heart.”

Norische nuzzled Draco, reassuring him and letting him know just how precious he was to him. Chris leaned over and placed his head on Norische’s back…breathing in deeply the scent of his mate.

“I will go tomorrow and get the paperwork for the bonding, I should be back before noon. We can fill out the information, then after the medical exams we should be able to hand in the information and hopefully have the answer by the following day. Due to my seat on the Council, I am hoping I have enough pull for them to allow this to go through without any drama. Draco you will need to get a full medical exam, same with you Rashira since it has been so long. We can have the Medi-Witch fill in the paper work on Norische since she has already examined him.” Pari stated.

“Full medical….I don’t like the sounds of that.” Draco looked at Pari skeptically.

“It isn’t fun either, all that poking and prodding. I couldn’t sit right for a week, even when Norische is drunk he isn’t that bad.” Chris shivered. “Do I really have to do this Pari, I mean Nori fed twice today… I am a little tender as it is…”

“Unfortunately you do dear, unless you have had a physical within the last three months.” Chris shook his head. “It wont be too bad, I doubt that the Medi-Witch will get as much pleasure at your discomfort as Arthiridore did, he has always been a little peculiar in that area.” Pari said teasingly. “Tell me about it….” Chris hid his face and blushed.

“Pari, I was wondering, why the physicals?” Draco asked.

“It is required by law. Since a bonding is for life, each individual must know exactly what medical risks there are and if there are any issues that need to be addressed before the bonding is completed. Certain medical conditions could be spread from mate to mate, also there is a question of fertility that must be addressed as well.”

Chris groaned at that one. Norische laughed at his reaction. Draco looked over at Chris and asked. “What was that sound for?” Chris groaned again and looked over Norische’s shoulder and looked at Draco.

“Remember that place that I showed you earlier, the prostrate gland.” Draco nodded. “Well they play with that until you cum in a stupid little cup.” Draco wrinkled his nose at the idea.

Severus rolled his eyes, but couldn’t help but smirk at the boy’s conversation.

Norische looked over his shoulder at Chris. “They only did that to you because you couldn’t do it on your own. They didn’t have to do that with me, I just closed my eyes and thought of you.”

“Well what do you expect they kept watching me, and besides I was only thirteen.” Chris blushed and mumbled.

Remus’ eyes widened. “Did you say thirteen years old?”

Norische looked at Remus. “Yeah, he was almost fourteen, we would have bonded earlier but we had to wait for his awakening. I went through it when I was eight, so I had been looking for a mate for a while, but from what the healers said I was the youngest on record. It definitely wasn’t easy, I had to wait five years to find someone and even then I had to wait almost a year for him to be ready. And then it took another two years to find the person to complete the tribond.” Norische exhaled deeply.

“Dear Merlin, eight years old…. When you said you have been in season before I assumed you meant once or twice but not eight years worth…” Remus was shocked.

“I am just glad it will never be like this again.” Norische nuzzled Draco, and reached around to take Chris’ hand and squeezed.

Chris laid his head on Norische’s back and rubbed his cheek against Norische’s wing flaps tenderly. “By the way luv we need to put more of that potion on your wings before we go to bed. So don’t let me forget.”

“I am just glad that Madam Pomfrey seems nicer than that other guy. Although I don’t know if I can do that in front of her either. Strokin’ it in front of a female is just too weird…no offense Pari.”

“None taken dear, and you must remember that the Council of Elders may require you to attend one of their own healers instead.” Pari commented.

As they were speaking a house elf apparated, carrying a silver tray filled with the requested items. Remus cleared off the low table between the two easy chairs, after the house elf disappeared everyone picked up a plate and thankfully began to eat. Norische kind of looked at his food, and pushed it around on his plate for a minute making a face. When he looked up he saw the scowl on Severus’ face so with a deep exhale Norische took a tentative bite of the delicious pasta dish. Looking back over to his father Norische saw him nod and then turn his attention to his own meal.

“Pari do you think that guy they sent me to last time is still there?” Chris asked.

“No dear, he went into private practice last year, I am not sure who took his place though. I will check for you though…and I am assuming you would all prefer a male healer, am I correct?” Pari asked as she sat back to enjoy her dinner.

Chris and Draco both nodded. “What about you Nori dear?” Pari asked

“Why would I need to see someone else, you said you could take papers to Madam Pomfrey and have her fill them out.” Norische picked at his food and tried a piece of chicken.

“Nori dear, you know they will want to do the fertility test again and as far as I am aware the Medi-Witch didn’t do that test.” Pari stated

Remus was enjoying his meal but paused to ask a question. “Excuse me Pari, but why would fertility be an issue? With the boys, I don’t honestly think it necessary.” Remus gave a shy smile.

“Yeah, it’s not like anyone of us are going to be getting someone pregnant.” Draco agreed

“I am sorry Remus, I forget you kind know very little about our kind. Almost all vampyre are bisexual, and our males are quite capable of bearing children.” Pari answered.

“A Pari, that is a little impossible isn’t it? I mean were guys we don’t have the right plumbing to have a baby.” Draco looked over at Pari with a smirk.

“Ah Draco…” Chris looked up from his plate. “Pari’s right.”

“Huh?”

“Draco dear, our males have a pouch about eight to twelve inches up from the rectal opening along the intestinal wall, where an egg is created and maintained until fertilized or disposed of. When ever a male goes into season he will create an egg, that is maintained until he is no longer in season… that is where a great deal of the hormones that Nori is suffering from comes from. If he does not conceive during his cycle the egg will be expelled when he is no longer in season.”

Draco looked at Pari, then over to Chris…”You go through this too?”

“Yup, I hate it. I haven’t been through it anywhere near as much as Nori. Only twice so far, but I still hate it. Makes my stomach hurt all the time, and I get really moody. And no matter what I do, I feel like I can’t get enough sex. Ah…that reminds me Nori, I should probably be going into season in December, at least if it stays to the routine that it has so far.”

“Well that gives me a few months at least.” Norische whispered.

“Is it so bad with him?” Draco asked.

“Lets just say, even though he is normally only in season for three or four weeks, after the third day I didn’t even bother trying to get out of bed. Every time I would try he would growl at me and grab me, then start up again. The only time he left me alone for three weeks was when I would go to the loo, and even then I had to start locking the door because he would come in anyway. He turns into a bloody shagging machine, non stop for three weeks…” Norische shook his head. “Luckily he has been going in season the same time each year so I was off on Christmas vacation. He gets horrible, it got to be if we went more than two hours without sex he was going nuts, he would wake me up and beg me…there were even a few times that I don’t think I woke up, but he still did it.”

Draco looked over to Chris who was blushing a deep red and concentrating on the pasta in his plate.. “Chris…?”

“Well what was I suppose to do, he wouldn’t wake up….” Chris mumbled.

“I swear even with the salves that Pari gave me, I had trouble sitting or walking for the first few days of class after that. I am just glad I didn’t have to miss class though.”

“Wow!” Draco sounded shocked.

“Going into season is a lot harder on a pranic vamp…that is why their season is so much shorter than a normal vamp…. If they are not careful, they can literally collapse from the desperate desire to mate. I mean Pari got us some stuff to help with it, but still Chris needs the emotional contact as well as the physical just like me.” It was Norische’s turn to blush.

“Stuff?” Draco asked.

Pari took over at this point. “Yes Draco. There is no way that Norische could physically maintain that pace so I purchased a couple of items for them.” At Draco’s confused look Pari continued. “They are called dildoes, they are muggle but do come in handy under the circumstances.” Pari stated quite easily but Remus seemed to be suffering quite extensively as a piece of pasta went down the wrong way. Severus slapped Remus on the back several times before Remus quit coughing and sputtering.

“Ah sorry Remus, Pari is a Kinsea. She can be a little bold sometimes.” Nori blushed a little. Thinking about trying another bite of the pasta.

Draco had a confused look again. “Kinsea?”

Chris explained. “With our kind there are individuals that are specially trained to help a fledgling or yearling to accept and understand their sexuality. Normally they are pranic vamps like Pari. I mean who do you think taught me about that prostate thingy. Pari is the only person I know that I can talk about anything with…and I mean anything.”

“Thank you Rashira dear. Draco, vampyres are very different from humans when it comes to sexuality. We are very sexual individuals and when a fledgling is awakened, it can be very frightening. So my people have designated confidantes for each fledging I normally have four to six young ones that I council at any given point. So if you have any questions feel free to ask.” Pira glowed with the confidence that Chris showed in her skills as a Kinsea.

“And she can answer anything, at least anything I have asked. She doesn’t make you feel embarrassed either, and I’ve asked her some pretty weird things.”

“No you haven’t dear, just things that you wished to know.” Pari stated.

Chris finished his bowl of pasta and reached over to the platter to pick out some fruit. When he leaned back, Chris asked. “Pari do you think that once Draco has his birthday he will go into season right then? I mean it is only 16 days away, and I am not sure if even I can handle both Draco and Nori in season at the same time. Especially his first time, I remember my first season and I am surprised I didn’t kill Nori. Another thing I was wondering since both Nori and I are pranic, although Nori has a elemental hint in there as well, do you think Draco will be pranic or what?”

“Well to your first question, I am afraid so dear. It is our nature to want to mate as soon as possible. I am sure you realize that it is only eight years of denial and self control that has allowed Nori to be able to keep calm in this room with the two of you so near. To your second question, I don’t know. Chances are he will be pranic, at least that is where the odds are leaning…but fate sometimes serves a surprise when we are not looking. Never the less I will send you all some things that might help, if necessary they might end up taking some inhibitors to lesson the cravings for a while.” Pari offered

“Could you send some of that salve you gave me last year too, I have a weird feeling that I am going to need it.” Chris mumbled, playing with the melon chunks on his plate.

“Of course dear, did you want it flavored or not this time?” Pari asked as she picked up a dish of strawberries.

“Flavored? I wouldn’t mind trying that, ah if they have either vanilla or like cinnamon would be ok, what do you think luv?” Chris looked over to Norische

“Vanilla. I have tried the fruity ones and they are gross, so is the chocolate.” Norische responded.

“I like cinnamon, but I don’t know how it would be in something like that….” Draco added.

Severus was finding this discussion to be very disturbing, however necessary. So he decided to change topics. “Pari, I meant to thank you for the box of photographs and keepsakes you sent. We enjoyed them immensely; it made me realize just how much of my son’s life I had missed. I can’t thank you enough.”

Pari smiled. “I have a lot more of his things if you want me to send them. I actually have a couple of trunks upstairs that have his first wand, he first spell books, I even have the very first potion he ever did. Did he tell you he was only three years old when he successfully completed his first potion? It was a healing potion, and quite strong I might add.”

As they continued to talk, Norische felt a stronger and stronger urge to go get a smoke. Strange, Norische just realized that he hadn’t smoked at all yesterday. “I am going outside to smoke, I’ll be back in a few.” Norische stood up and went over to his trunk to get his cigarettes and lighter. Just as he turned to head out the door, Remus spoke up. “Do you mind if I come, I could use the fresh air.” Norische smiled and motioned for his Dad to come with him.

Once outside Norische lit up a clove and took a long drag on it. Gods how he loved the flavor. Then he walked over to the great limestone bench near the archway to the court yard and sat down. He looked up into the night sky and noticed it was almost a full moon; two maybe three days left was all. “So how are you and Father doing?” Norische asked.

Remus smiled his sad little smile. “Somewhere between wonderful and dumbfounded. Going from just the two of us to having two, now three son’s.” Remus grinned. “Three apparently very sexual sons” shakes his head laughing silently.

“Hey what do you expect, pranic vamp here. And don’t you dare tell me you don’t like to get your tail twisted in the full moon light Dad. I can scent my father on you almost every morning.” Norische teased.

Remus blushed at that, but couldn’t bring himself to speak. Norische looked at the stars for a moment then made his decision. “Remus can I show you something, it’s kinda personal though?”

Remus wasn’t sure if he wanted to see what ever it was that his son would want to show him, but the fact that he called him Remus instead of Dad, told him that what ever it was…was defiantly important to him. “Of course Norische.”

Norische put down his cigarette and closed his eyes, focusing. Then to Remus’ surprise where once his son had sat now stood an exquisite black wolf with golden eyes. The wolf got down from the bench and went over to Remus and placed it’s head on his lap, looking up at him with the most adorable puppy dog eyes. Remus looked down into those eyes and saw a reflection of himself in those gentle golden eyes. Remus smoothed his son’s fur and scratched him behind the ears just where he himself loved to be scratched. This got Remus a very big, very wet tongue right across the face. Remus was laughing trying to push Norische off of him… then suddenly Norische’s attitude changed.

Norische jumped down and stuck his nose in the air, scenting something that wasn’t familiar to him. Remus watched as Norische bristled and growled deeply, before Remus could react Norische took off in a dead run towards the lake. Remus didn’t even think, he ran after him as fast as he could.

Remus was running as fast as he could through the underbrush but he was no match for the agile wolf he was chasing. In the distance, he could hear two distinct canines fighting, growling and yelping. He also heard something else, a human… oh Merlin it was Harry.

“STOP!” Remus yelled as he got to the clearing and saw the Padfoot and Norische rolling on the banks of the lake, and Harry desperately trying to stop them. “NORI, STOP!” The wolf in Norische couldn’t stop until the threat was no longer. Remus knew he had to help Padfoot, so he threw himself on the pair full force knocking the two of them apart. He managed not to do any damage to either of them but Padfoot rolled about ten feet from just the force of the hit, and Norische lay flat on his side whimpering, trying to catch his breath.

Harry yelled. “What in bloody hell is going on here Remus?” Harry ran over to Padfoot and checked him for wounds.

“Norische, I think you had better change back and explain what just happened.” Remus stood up and brushed the dirt and sand from his pants, staring down at his son.

As soon as he caught his breath, Norische closed his eyes and was once again in human form. “Did you really…have to hit…me that h…hard?” Norische grabbed his ribs and stood up.

Harry was stunned, and whispered something to Padfoot. With a low growl, Padfoot also changed into his human form. Sirius was livid, he strode up to the boy and yelled in his face. “Who in Merlin’s name do you think you are?!?”

”CRAP!” Norische looked at Sirius, still holding onto his ribs. Then he looked at Remus. “Dad?”

“Dad? What is this boy talking about Remus?” Sirius asked.

“Well Padfoot, I would like you to meet my adopted son, Norische De LeNoir.” Remus then looked over at Norische and said. “Norische I would like you to meet a very old and dear friend of mine, and Harry’s godfather… Sirius Black, or Padfoot.”

“I am so sorry, Sir. I was showing Dad my animagus form and I scented you out. When I came into the clearing and saw Harry I thought you were going to attack, my instincts kicked in… I am very sorry.” Norische was still trying to catch his breath from the bruised ribs but managed to stand up and face Sirius, and apologize properly. Sirius kept a weary eye on the boy, not trusting him.

Then Norische did something that neither Sirius or Remus expected, Norische took a humbling stance and flipped his hair to the side baring his neck as an offering to Sirius. Being werewolf Remus knew exactly what this gesture meant and held his breath. Sirius had ran with his old friend often enough he had a very good idea of what the young man was doing. Sirius reached over and put his hand on the boy’s throat, then lifted his hand away and walked back over to Harry silently. Remus, exhaled deeply, just now realizing that he had been holding his breath the whole time.

“Ah, Remus… I thought that Norische was Severus’ son…” Harry asked when Sirius came back over and stood next to him.

“He is. Sirius do your remember a young woman by the name of Angelica De LeNoir from when we were in school?” Remus asked.

“No, not that I remember.” Sirius answered.

Norische stood silently beside Remus, no longer in the submissive stance he had displayed earlier. “She was apparently a romantic interests of Severus’, when her father found out that they were seeing each other he pulled her from school. Unfortunately, it was a little late, she was pregnant. She was Vampyric; so, when she was separated from Severus, her mate…she suffered greatly. When her son was old enough to take care of himself, she committed suicide, which was not quite a year ago. Now Norische has come to live with Severus and due to Severus’ and my relationship… he is my adopted son.”

Harry looked at Norische. Norische realized that other than Draco no other student knew the story of his life. “I am sorry Norische, I didn’t know… I mean no one mentioned your life before here, and the times we have spoken you always seem to have it together and I mean….”

“It’s ok. I really don’t want anyone knowing about my history though. I do my best not to let others know, and I would like to keep it that way.” Norische said a little defensively.

“No problem. Ah why did you attack Padfoot in the first place?” Harry asked.

“Well, I came out of the clearing and saw him standing not too far from you. I guess he saw me before I really saw him, and he started growling and advancing. I thought he was growling at you so I jump in before he could get too close.” Norische explained.

“But why bother, I mean you don’t know me…why fight something, or rather someone to save me?” Harry questioned.

Norische shrugged. “Don’t know. You have been pretty friendly to me since I have gotten here, and I guess I just didn’t want to see you get hurt.” Norische winced as his stomach began to churn. “Crap!”

Remus looked over, just in time to see Norische grab his stomach. “Norische!”

Norische stumbled over to the edge of the clearing and began vomiting. Remus was right beside him helping him stand and holding his hair out of the way. Finally, when his stomach calmed he straitened up and whipped his mouth with his sleeve. “God I hate this….” Norische whispered.

“Remus, is everything ok?” Sirius asked, looking concerned.

“No, it isn’t. He is in season and being so far away from his mates has triggered his stomach again. We need to get him back up to the school quickly before he passes out. Can you help me Sirius?” Remus looked so concerned for his son, Sirius would never have considered refusing. “Of course, Harry come on.”

Between the two men, they managed to get Norische back up to the school and into the dungeons.

“I’m ok. I can walk…I just need some of my medicine and my mates.” Norische insisted. Remus and Sirius were not yet convinced but allowed him to walk unaided. The four of them had almost made it to Severus’ suite when Norische got dizzy and had to lean on Remus for support. “Gods I hate this.” He whispered.

“Harry can you get the door? Sirius can you help me get him inside?” Remus didn’t want to take any chances of Norische completely blacking out again.

Harry stepped in front of them and opened the door, moving inside the room quickly to be out of their way. Sirius placed his arm around Norische and helped Remus get him into the room.

“Nori!” Chris was up and across the room before anyone really noticed that the door was opened. Draco stood up when he felt the panic coming from Chris. “Dear Merlin.” Severus was over to Remus’ side and reached down picking up his son he rushed over to the couch and gently laid him down. Looking to Remus for an explanation.

“Father, I’m sorry. I wandered too far, and strained the bond. It is ok, I just got weak and my stomach started bugging me again. I just need the medicine for my stomach and need contact with Chris and Draco I will be fine, it isn’t anything major.” Norische reassured his father.

Chris heard this and immediately came over and lifted Norische into a sitting position. “Sir if you can get him the medicine I can take care of this part.” Chris reassured Severus who nodded and went to get the necessary potions.

“I am going to get you for scaring us again today, as soon as you are better. Draco, come over on the other side and get close to him, he needs to touch both bonds.” Chris then raised up and took off his shirt.

[Draco, take your shirt off too, it will make it easier for him to feel your heart beat.] Chris explained.

Draco followed suit, not even paying attention to Harry who was standing just a few feet away staring at him. Draco took his shirt off then moved closer to Norische so that he could feel his warmth. Chris did the same on Norische’s other side.

“Malfoy…what in Merlin’s name is going on here?” Harry asked.

Draco just glared at him, not wishing to explain himself or his actions to Potter. Draco moved so that his arm right arm was behind Norische and then took hold of Norische’s left hand.

[Draco, don’t be rude. Harry ask you a question.] Norische reprimanded gently.

[I’m not being rude, I just don’t want to talk about it.]

[Are you… ashamed of our bond?] Norische asked

Draco looked at Norische with hurt in his eyes. [No! How could you think that, I just don’t like having to explain myself to others.]

Harry watched the three of them move closer together, and was even more confused. Malfoy was practically snogging with Severus son…this was all too strange.

“Harry, I am assuming you know Draco, and this is Rashira LeNoir…or Chris. They are my mates.” Norische explained. Taking a deep breath and relaxing as he begins to absorb his mates bond once again.

“Your mate? Malfoy?” Harry exclaimed.

“Yes, do you have a problem with that?” Norische said with an under toning growl. Draco glared at Harry but said nothing…he was completely willing to let Norische take care of this…especially after hearing that growl.

“Ah… no… but could I speak with you privately though…?” Harry asked.

Severus came over to his son, handing him the requested potion. “See father I told you I was ok, I just was stupid and went too far… I keep forgetting how it was when Chris and I were first together, I couldn’t even go a hundred feet without feeling the strain on our bond…and that was almost a year into it. Thank you…” Norische explained but took the potion thankfully, hoping it would settle his stomach. “By the way where is Pari?”

“It is a good thing for you she went to get a few things and will be back probably within the hour. If she would have seen this display I am sure you would have remembered for quite some time not to behave in such a manner.” Severus shook his head at his son.

“Yeah, I know…” Norische looked over at Harry, “If you would like we can speak in my bedroom.”

[Norische don’t do it, he is probably going to tell you horrible things about me, or tell you to leave me.] Draco whispered anxiously.

[Nothing anyone can say or do will change my heart Draco, so trust me….] “I will be right back.” With that, he kissed Draco on the forehead and rose from the couch. Heading toward his room, and indicating that Harry should follow. Draco’s eyes followed him as Norische left the room.

*****

Harry looked around the room and found the furnishings to be very comfortable; he especially noticed the skulls and new decorations that Norische had purchased in London earlier in the week.

“Now that we are alone…what is it you wish to say Harry?” Norische asked as he took a seat on the bed.

“Well, we don’t know each other well but… um…. Why Draco?” Harry asked. Trying not to be offensive or too nosey.

“Because I scented him out. He is the one that is my bond mate.” Norische answered quite easily.

“Do you know much about him? About his past?”

“No, but if he wasn’t compatible then I wouldn’t have scented him out.” Norische stated.

“Ah… Draco and I haven’t ever gotten along, and you seem like a nice guy, so I kinda hate for you to get hurt and all. I know that it isn’t my place to say anything but you should really be careful.”

“Harry, I don’t mind you saying anything you want. But please remember that the only thing I can do is follow my heart. Like Dad was explaining, I am a pranic vamp. When we bond, it is for life. My mother ended up committing suicide because her chosen was kept from her. I don’t want to end up that way. Yes, I know Draco has some issues with his past, but he has yet to treat me in anyway that wasn’t respectful and caring. I know from his own mind he regrets some of the things from his past, but I wasn’t in his past so I can’t hold those things against him. All I can do is try and mold his future. He is as dependant on me as I am on him right now, and that dependency makes him willing to make changes.” Norische explained.

Harry still looked concerned.

“Harry have you ever done anything in your past that you hope and pray no one finds out about?” Norische asked

Harry thought about this for a minute, and then nodded.

“So have I, and some of those things are pretty bad. Bad to the point that if Draco found out about them, he might leave on his own. I made some really shitty choices in my past, but I learned from my mistakes and moved on. I have to offer him the same opportunity I pray he offers me.” Norische stated.

Harry thought about it and nodded. “I just hope you aren’t making a mistake.”

Norische laughed. “Well if I am I will just add it to the really long list that I have been working on for a while. Look, I know he can be an arrogant insufferable git, and he is over protective and childish at times. I accept those things, I hope that with me by his side he will change… but right now he is my insufferable git… and I love him.” Norische smiled.

Harry nodded again and smiled.

“Harry you seem to be a really cool guy and I hope we can get to know each other better and become friends. Although we haven’t spoken much, you have been very nice to me… and I appreciate it… especially under the circumstances. I don’t want to get mushy or anything but I do want you to know your kindness has been appreciated and well… needed.” Norische gave Harry a half grin.

“Your welcome. I hope we can be friends too.” Harry smiled back.

“Now I believe I have a terrified mate to attend to, you and your godfather feel free to stay for a while.” Norische got up from the bed and walked over to the door opening it as he laughed. “Oh and Harry feel free to come by any time, I would love to get to know you better.” Norische put a hand on Harry’s shoulder; Harry looked into Norische’s eyes and nodded.

Draco saw the fact that they were smiling and that Norische had his hand on Harry’s shoulder and couldn’t help but tremble. He just knew that Norische was going to ask him to leave now. With terrified eyes, he watched Norische carefully.

Norische walked over to the back of the couch behind where Draco was sitting, He looked right into Draco’s eyes and smiled as he got closer. Norische leaned over the couch and wrapped his arms around Draco; he positioned himself where he could whisper into Draco’s ear. “You will learn to trust me.” Was all he said, then Norische grabbed Draco by the hair and pulled his head aside, baring Draco’s neck to him. With a low growl, Norische bared his fangs and bit down. Draco jumped but didn’t try and get away. Whimpering and trembling Draco gave in to the bite, to Norische. Norische finished by licking and kissing the spot he had just bitten. Then he pushed Draco towards Chris and started toward the kitchenette, stopping when he remembered their guests.

“I am sorry, would you or Harry like something to drink?” Addressing Sirius.

Sirius was still a little shocked after watching a vampyre feed right in front of him. “Yeah actually, do you have some firewhiskey?” Still staring at the limp Draco being cradled in Chris’ arms.

Norische looked over to his father, who nodded. “I will get that. Why don’t you see what Harry wants.”

“Harry?” Norische asked.

“Do you have butterbeer, if not pumpkin juice would be fine?” Harry smiled. “Need help.”

“Actually yeah thanks. Come on.” Norische crooked his head toward the kitchenette.

Harry smiled and followed Norische. Once in the kitchen Norische starting opening the cabinets until he found a tray and some glasses.

“You mind if I say something?” Harry asked

“Not at all, what’s on your mind?” Norische said as he opened four bottles of butter beer and poured them into glasses.

“I just wanted to say, I am sorry I ever doubted your ability to take care of yourself. That…ah… what you did in there to Draco… I mean, wow…” Harry stared at Norische as if in disbelief.

“I told him to trust me, when I came out of the room…I could see the fear in his eyes. So, I took care of it. He has to learn to trust me, it isn’t an option.” Norische explained quite easily.

“Yeah but, I mean… well I have never seen him like that. I guess he has changed some.” Harry whispered the last part.

“Everyone should be given opportunity to change, and to explore…” Norische smiled at Harry. “You think we should make up some sandwiches or something for everyone? I’m kinda hungry after I got sick out there and my stomach has calmed down.”

“Actually that would be nice, I am a little hungry.”

“Cool, let me see what father has here and we can whip something up I’m sure.” Norische opened the refrigerator and started pulling out meats and cheeses, he found some lettuce and a couple of tomatoes and some pickles and set them all on the counter. Harry found some bread and the started laying everything out. “Do we want mayo or mustard?”

“Better get both, just in case.” Harry said with a smile.

“You got it.” Norische pulled out the jars requested and placed them on the island where Harry had laid out the bread. “Ok, lets do half roast beef and cheddar, and half turkey and swiss. We can either put the mayo and mustard in a little bowl and let everyone choose their own or put half of each on the sandwiches.”

“Maybe we should put it on the side, I don’t know what everyone else likes but they might not like either.” Harry suggested as he started laying out the meats on the slices of bread.

“You’re right. Ok bowls…where did I see bowls?” Norische started rummaging through cabinets again until he found what he was looking for. Taking two crockery bowls out of the cabinet Norische proceeded to put an acceptable amount of each in the bowls and place a knife in each for spreading.

“Ok, the meats and cheeses are done. Should we put the other stuff on the side like the condiments?” Harry asked as he started slicing the tomatoes.

“Probably on the side, I know I don’t want lettuce. If I have to eat cooked meat, I can’t handle vegetables with it. Although I love tomatoes and pickles…I normally eat them on the side anyway.” Norische got some plates out to put the vegetables on and for everyone to use.

“Cooked meat?”

“Yeah…vampyre remember…” Norische said with a grin…

“Ah.. yeah…” Shivering at the thought of raw meat.

“Hey don’t nock it unless you try it…. I like my meat….raw…” Norische almost growled the last part in a low, sensuous tone. He also couldn’t help but allow his eyes to wander over Harry’s body.

Harry looked up just in time to see the hungry look on Norische’s face as he looked at Harry’s crotch. Harry blushed in spite of himself.

“I have got to have father make some more of my sedation potion.” Norische said as he licked his lips.

“Huh?” Harry asked.

“Sorry, because I am in season I tend to gravitate to any male that is of breeding age, especially if they are healthy and attractive….so I take a sedative that calms my senses so I don’t notice their scent as much.”

“I have a scent?”

“Yeah, a rather pleasant one too. But I have two males; I desperately don’t need to get myself in trouble. Especially with Draco being so sensitive right now.” Norische grinned. Then finished what he was doing.

Harry tried to figure out what Norische was saying. Did he mean that he was attracted to him or what? Harry wasn’t sure what to think but the way that Norische was looking at him made him shiver run up his spine.

“Ok, we are done. Let’s get this stuff out there and see what’s going on.” Norische grabbed the tray with the drinks and sandwiches and left the bowls of condiments for Harry to grab.

When they got out to the living room, Remus and Severus were sitting down drinking scotch, and apparently, they had conjured a chair for Sirius who was enjoying his firewhiskey. Norische noticed that Draco was back with them, smiling nervously at Norische but smiling nonetheless. Norische started to sit the tray on the low table when he noticed that a fourth chair had been conjured and that there was a glass of firewhiskey sitting in front of it. Norische place the tray on the table and was just about to ask his father who else was here when he jumped at the sound of the other voice.

“Young man… apparently we have to have a talk!” Pari stated as she walked into the room, apparently she had been in the loo when Norische came in.

“No Pari… I don’t think we have anything to discuss…” Norische mumbled.

“Norische Renee De LeNoir are you sassing me?” Pari walked right up to him and stood in front of Norische with her arms folded across his chest.

“No Ma’am, I just don’t think….” Norische started.

“Now that is your problem isn’t it. We are going to have a talk. If your father doesn’t see fit to discuss your recent careless behaviors I have no problems talking to you about it.” Pari glanced over at Severus, who just sipped his scotch and watched the two of them not interfering.

Norische exhaled, accepting his fate…since his father didn’t seem to be willing to jump in and save him. “Can we talk later Pari?”

“Absolutely not, we are going to talk right now. I will hear no more argument from you. Just be glad that out of courtesy for your father’s guests I am willing to talk to you in the privacy of your room instead of right here this very moment.” Pari was getting very frustrated.

Norische’s eyes got wide then he hung his head in acceptance. “Yes Ma’am”

“Come with me, and don’t you dare dawdle.” Pari headed over to the door to Norische’s room; opening the door, she went in, not checking to see if Norische followed.

Norische looked at Chris [Silencing charm quick!]

Chris jumped up and ran over to his robes that had been placed by the door. Just as Norische walked through the door way to his room Chris cast Silencio on the room. Then went over to the couch and sat down keeping a leery eye on the bedroom door, placing his wand next to him on the couch.

[Chris, why is Nori…I don’t know… it’s like he’s scared or something?].

[Be thankful you have never been ‘talked’ too by Pari] Chris pulled his knees up and rested his head on them. Still watching the door.

Harry was a little confused but went about handing everyone a drink and asking if they wanted a sandwich. “Ah…Draco… would you like a sandwich?” Harry asked.

Draco couldn’t take his eyes away from the door to their room. “Yes please.” He answered softly. Taking a sip of his butterbeer.

Harry couldn’t believe that Malfoy had just been polite to him, although he did seem extremely distracted by the fact that Norische and the new lady were talking in the other room. “Beef or turkey? And do you want mustard or mayo?”

“Huh…sorry, um…beef please and mayo, with tomato if you have it please.” Draco looked at Harry for a moment then turned his attention back to the room. Harry fixed the sandwich like Draco had requested and handed it too him. “Thank you, Harry.” Still watching the door. Draco took the plate and immediately sat it down on the couch beside him not touching it.

“Chris what happened?!? Why can’t I feel Nori? A minute ago I could feel nervousness, and regret and guilt, now I feel nothing from him…what’s wrong?” Draco asked frightened.

“He doesn’t want you to know what he is feeling right now. He blocked us out, don’t worry he will open up in a few minutes, when Pari is through talking to him.”

“I don’t like this, I don’t like this at all…. Severus you need to do something…”

“What exactly am I suppose to do, Pari has the right to talk to Norische if she wishes.” Severus said. “Besides he deserves a good talking too after his foolishness this afternoon.”

Chris looked up at Severus surprised at what he said, but sadly nodded and put his head down again.

“Why would he block us out if she is just talking to him… there is something your not saying isn’t there Chris?” Draco looked at Chris, who simply nodded. “What? What’s going on in there?” Chris closed his eyes and sent Draco a picture of the last time he was ‘talked to’ by Pari.

“WHAT!” Draco jumped up and rushed over to the door, trying to open it.

“Draco? What’s the matter?” Remus asked.

“She’s beating him!” Draco started pounding on the door.

Severus jumped up from his chair. “WHAT!” Remus stood up immediately as did Sirius. Harry just looked at Draco in disbelief.

Chris got up and stood in front of Severus, putting a hand on his chest. “Pari isn’t beating him, Sir… she would never do that.”

“Then explain Draco’s reaction and behavior.” Severus demanded.

Reluctantly Chris showed Severus the same thing that he had shown Draco. Severus looked down at Chris with a raised eyebrow…

“That’s what she means by ‘talking’ to him. You can tell it in her tone.”

Severus went over to Draco and gently pulled him away from the door. “But Severus she is hurting him….” Draco cried.

“Draco, he went with her willingly. He had to know what was going to happen. Now come and sit down.” Severus went back over to his seat and even allowed his trembling godson to sit in his lap. Remus still unsure sat back down and watched Severus and Draco carefully. Sirius still wasn’t feeling comfortable enough to sit down…in fact right now he was thinking this would be an excellent time to leave.

“But she is hurting him…” Draco said between sobs, the tears falling freely down his cheeks.

Harry was totally shocked by Draco’s behavior. Not only was he worried to the point of panicking about someone other than himself, but he was also showing emotions to others…something that Harry had never seen him do before.

Sirius looked at Remus and tried to figure out something to say, but decided to just drop it and continued to sip on his firewhiskey and eat his sandwich.

Chris curled back up on the couch and watched the door, worry very apparent on his face. The room remained uncomfortably silent with the exception of Draco softly crying on Severus shoulder. Then the door to the Nori’s bedroom opened and Norische walked out first followed closely by Pari. Everyone in the room was watching Nori as he walked across the room to stand behind the couch next to Chris. Norische leaned down and rested his elbows on the couch and when he did so he whispered something in Chris’ ear.

Chris immediately got up and fixed a sandwich for Nori and got him a butterbeer. As Chris took it back over to Nori he gave Nori a tender look… Norische nodded his thanks and stood there behind the couch eating.

Draco watched Pari very closely until she was well away from Norische, then he bolted off Severus’ lap and rushed over to Norische’s side. Wrapping his arms around Norische, Draco buried his head in the crook of his mate’s neck…sobbing once again.

Norische was trying to eat and calm Draco down at the same time and decided to hand Chris his sandwich until he could get Draco under control again. Draco nuzzled Norische’s neck and Norische rested his check on Draco’s head wrapping his arms around Draco letting him know everything was ok.

After a few minutes, Draco calmed down and turned his head to glare at Pari. Norische saw the glare and immediately grabbed Draco’s by the jaw and turned his head to where they were looking eye to eye.

With a growl that was deep and threatening, Norische tightened his grip on Draco’s jaw. “Don’t you ever look at Pari like that again! Do you understand me!”

“But she hurt you….”

“Do. You. Understand. Me!” Norische was about to explode, he could feel the rage inside him swelling up, he could also feel his father moving closer and Chris’ hand on his back.

Draco whimpered and nodded as best he could, considering Norische’s grip. Norische let go of his mates face and wrapped his arms around Draco. Slowly Norische pulled Draco around to the front of the couch and had him sit down. Desperately feeling as if he needed to explain a few things to Draco. Norische crouched down by Draco’s knees…not really wishing to sit down quite yet.

“Draco, you must understand what Pari means to me. When I was little she was the only one who cared, the only one that took care of me. My mother couldn’t, she could barely take care of herself. My grandfather wouldn’t, he wouldn’t even help me if I was sick. Pari would bring me food when my grandfather had my mother locked in the cage; she made sure that I was ok. When I was sick with being in season she would stay up with me night and day, holding my hand and telling me it would be alright. The first time I went into season…” Norische swallowed hard and looked over to Pari….

Pari looked at Norische with tears in her eyes, nodding to him.

“The first time I went into season, was triggered by something my grandfather did. I was eight years old.” Norische looked into Draco’s eyes “He raped me.” Severus and Remus gasped. Draco clamped his hand over his mouth and new tears began to fall. “I guess he did it because of his disgust for me, but I don’t honestly know. Pari found me and took me to the healers; it took four days, even with the magic, for the tears to heal. They had to put me in a coma so that I would hurt myself, I honestly don’t remember a lot about it, they kept me pretty well drugged for the next week or so I think. That is one of the reasons that I can’t bottom to often, it just hurts too much… But the fact is that Pari was there, not my mother… and I didn’t know father yet, she was the only one that cared.” Norische breathed in deeply.

“Pari would never hurt me, but she also makes sure that I don’t do stupid things. Tonight what I did was stupid. No matter what the reason, stretching the bond after the hell we have all been through in the last few days was wrong. If Dad hadn’t been there, I may not have made it back. I mean with Harry and his godfather there I would have made it back to the dorm, or they would have probably taken me to the medi-witch and not brought me to father’s. She wouldn’t have done what she did if she didn’t feel it needed to be done. Sometimes I need to be reMinde d that for every action there is a consequence and I must take responsibilities for my actions. I could have refused to go into the room with her, I could have told father and had him stop it. But I know Pari and I know she loves me. If she felt I needed to be punished for my carelessness, then I needed to be punished.” Norische spoke softly, but everyone in the room heard what he said. He looked over to Pari, who was playing with the bread of her sandwich trying with all her might not to cry.

“No matter what else you may feel about Pari, I will never allow you to disrespect her, or to harm her in any way. I love you, but I love her as well… she is the mother that I couldn’t have. Please remember that.” Norische whispered as a tear fell silently to his cheek.

Draco moved his hand away from his mouth and reached down and wiped away the tear. Looking into his mate’s eyes with all the love inside him. “I promise,” Draco then got down on his knees in front of Norische and wrapped his arms around him, the force knocked Norische on his butt. Norische yelped as his bruised butt hit the floor hard. “Ow! The ass, Draco remember the ass….” Norische quickly got back up off his butt, but everyone in the room broke out laughing including Draco and Norische.

The next several minutes went by rather awkward, but soon the heaviness in the room dissipated. Pari levitated in two large trunks and presented them to Severus, who raised an eyebrow to them. “Memories and souvenirs.”

“Oh Pari you didn’t.!” Norische wanted to run and hide, but Remus got down on his knees and opened the first trunk finding countless treasures inside. Like a wonderful old stuffed bat that Norische used to sleep with. “Hey! That’s where Leek went, why didn’t you tell you still had him? Gimmee…”

Harry burst out laughing when Norische grabbed the stuffed toy, “Leek?”.

Pari answered for him “Yes when Nori was three, if he had an accident he would claim it was the bats fault… that the bat sprung a leak, hence it was named Leek.” Pari laughed at Norische’s bright red face. Making up his mind right there and then and quickly transformed into his wolf form. Grabbing his bat in his teeth Norische went over to the couch and climbed up between Chris and Draco. Flopping down with his toy.

Severus was a little shocked, but more so, he was very proud of the strong form his son could manage as an animagus. The wolf form was jet black and huge, bigger than a natural wolf, it’s fur was slightly longer as well and so black it was almost blue.

Pari brought out the box that had Norische’s first potions in it. Each one was dated and labeled. Severus was totally surprised at the level of skill his son had at such an early age. Pari explained that most of his potions were healing potions or the like because of the fact that his grandfather adamantly refused to get Angelica any form of medical treatment so the boy took it upon himself to train himself how to make the potions. As early as three, he was already taking care of his mother more than she was taking care of him.

Remus pulled out a very pathetic miniature broom. Pari informed them that it was Nori’s when he was five. Then he found a pair of adorable black and gold pajamas with a little snap bottom on them. Sirius made a comment about how adorable they must have looked and laughed. Norische snorted into the air and jumped off the couch heading into the kitchen. Apparently, everyone was preoccupied with the trunk and its treasures because no one noticed the wolf sneaking back behind Sirius. No one really paid attention until Pari yelled for Norische to stop it, then everyone paid attention to the direction that she was looking and notice that Norische was now standing behind Sirius and had raised his leg as if he were about to urinate on him. Sirius twisted around just in time and pushed the wolf away from him then changed into his black dog form and took out after the wolf. Harry laughed so hard he was rolling on the floor grabbing his side. Remus tried hard not to laugh but he couldn’t hold it in and began to laugh to the point that his face got really red.

While Severus would have enjoyed seeing his son urinate on Sirius, he did not enjoy the two of them running through his house. “Norische stop that immediately. Padfoot! If you two break anything you will be chained up out side for the night!”

Norische yelped as Padfoot landed a well-aimed bite on his tender butt. Norische then did a u-turn in the middle of the room, skidding into a wall, he ran back over where Remus was sitting on the floor and literally jumped onto Remus’ lap, who was fairly squashed under the weight of the wolf but laughing grabbed hold. Norische let out several barks in Padfoot’s direction, as if he were say “Nah, Nah, Nah cant get me now.” Remus looked down at Norische with a raised eyebrow, Norische looked at him and moved off Remus’ lap just a little, laying his head on Remus’ lap but every now and then he would look up and Remus with those big golden eyes.

Padfoot was quite proud of himself and pranced over and snorted in Norische’s direction then walked over to Harry and placed his head and forepaws on Harry’s lap.

“Remus, why do I have a feeling we are in trouble here with these two?”

“Because I think we are Harry.” Remus laughed. “Pari, has Norische never received a name for his wolf nature?”

“Of course he did, when he first found was able to change when he was thirteen I believe. It is….”

“Woof”

Pari cleared her throat. “I said, he was called…”

“Woof”

“Stop that young man right this minute…” Pari snapped. “His name was Suiera.”

Chris broke out laughing, but quickly tried to hide his amusement when Norische glared and growled at him.

“What’s so funny?” Harry asked.

“Suiera is Vampyric, it means Whizzer in your language.” The whole room burst out laughing at that.

Norische tried to bury his head in Remus’ crotch but was quickly reprimanded when he was getting a little too “nosey” as it were. “Stop that!” Remus swatted Norische on the hindquarters, which caused Norische to yelp and whine.

It wasn’t much longer when Harry and Sirius decided they need to leave, both graciously thanked everyone for the evening and headed out.

Norische yawned and got up from Remus’ lap, walking slowly he went over to the couch and climbed up, turning around a couple of times before he decided to put his head down on Draco’s lap and put his tender butt on Chris’ lap. The over sized wolf was asleep in a few minutes. As was Chris, and Draco.

“Oh my.” Pari yawned. “I think the boys have the right idea.”

Remus got up from the floor; placed all the treasures he had found in the chest, back carefully. Then extended his hand to Pari and assisted her up. “We have made arrangements for you to stay in a room right down the hall. If you would like I would love to escort you there.”

“Such a gentleman. I would like that, thank you.” Pari put her hand on Remus’ arm and bidding Severus good night, walked out of the door with Remus.

Severus walked over to the boys and gentle shook them awake. “Norische, you need to go get in your bed, wake up. Chris, Draco wake up, you two should go to bed in the other room.”

Norische got up and transformed back into his human form, and hugged his father good night. As he was heading to the room Remus walked back in the door so Norische went over and hugged him as well. “Night” then grabbed a hand of each of his mates and pulled them into the bedroom.

The three of them stripped and crawled in between the sheets, it ended up with Norische in the middle, Draco on his left and Chris on his right. No sooner had they gotten comfortable than they were asleep.