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Chapter 19: Family Matters
Authors Note: This chap contains yaoi. You have been warned.

“Morning Sirius!” Harry waved to his godfather who was stopped on a landing leading down to the main entrance of the castle.
“I’m fine.” The distraught man snapped, nervously chomping on his fingernails.
“What are you doing?” Harry placed his on Sirius’s shoulder to stop the frustrated pacing.
“Oh Harry.” Black seemed to snap out of his agitated trance. “I’m sorry…I just need a bit of fresh air.” He straightened himself and turned to face his godson.
“I was just about to go out for a walk. You could join me if you’d like.”
The ex-cons eyes lit up. “Really? I’d love to Harry. Much better than going at it alone.” Sirius followed Harry eagerly out of the main doors.
“Is Atheena settling in alright?”
Harry chuckled and shook his head. “Oh, yeah. The siblings Snape have been bickering all morning, hence the walk.”
Sirius smacked his back reassuringly. “Did you expect anything else? How’s Rachel?”
“Standing appointment to be at Dumbledore’s side learning absolutely everything she can. I think she’s going through three packs a day. I need to tell her that the Headmaster spells the nicotine out of them, sneaky old loon. How is everything going with you and Remus and…” Harry trailed off and pretended to stare at something far off in the distance.
“You can speak her name Harry…and things are…going.” It was the elder’s turn to feign distraction.
“You don’t seem too delighted for a man who was just reunited with his long lost love.” Harry stopped the man.
“No, no don’t mistake me…everything is perfect it’s just…Harry I have my Remus back.” Joy beamed in his eyes. “I have my lover back…I just…with Tonks…and I was thinking I’d like to…” He shook his head embarrassed. “Never mind. Its nonsense.”
“What is it Sirius?”
“I just…I thought it might be nice to…renew our vows or…but then there’s Tonks and …it might be too soon. But Gods Harry when I’m with him I just want to remain that way for…we shouldn’t be talking about this!” Black rubbed his hands through his hair vigorously.
“…I’m bonded to a man your age remember…” Harry reminded. They had taken seats on the frozen stone blocks that lined the path to the castle.
“Ah, but I know you have sense enough to wait to…” Sirius anxiously cleared his throat. “….until you’re properly…who am I kidding this is Snape we’re speaking of, you’ll wait forever.” Harry laughed at his mentor’s obvious attempt at wishful thinking.
“Sirius, we’ve been bonded for nearly two months. I’m beginning to feel very well versed in what you’re speaking of.” Harry shot him a teasing look and wiggled his eyebrows.
“Dear Merlin boy! Spare me the details. I have no wish to visualize your bonded au natural. It’s torment enough that I must see his face everyday, knowing that he’s….gahhh!” Black covered his ears and wildly threw his head about.
“Yeah, Severus and I jump at the chance to picture Remus buggering you a few rooms down from my own. What do you think happens to my thoughts during a full moon?” Harry gagged for dramatic effect. “You’re lucky I can maintain my sanity around you two.” Potter elbowed the dark man. “And I think it would be lovely if you renewed your vows. Just sit down and talk with Tonks. I think if you waited a few months there wouldn’t be a problem.”
“Do you really think so? I haven’t brought it up to Moony yet. I wanted to make sure.”
“Remus loves you. Of course he’ll want a ceremony to prove that.”
Sirius seemed to be lost in deep thought for many moments. “I’m going to do it.” He hooted loudly. “I’m going to ask him to be mine…again.” Sirius slapped his knee. “Thank you, Harry. Now, how is our prince of darkness? Can we expect him back to the dungeons anytime soon?”
Harry chewed his lip as if he were hiding something. “Well…” He smirked. “He says Monday, but really, he’s taking some more time off. He is healing quickly, but I just don’t think he’s all the way there.”
Sirius eyes him approvingly. “You littler marauder. He doesn’t know that he’s not coming back yet…he his going to bloody well love this.”
“Well, he doesn’t exactly not know per se…I’m sure I can find a way to persuade him.” Harry laughed.
“Must you?” Sirius stuck out his tongue.
“Relax.” Potter hopped to his feet, brushing the snow off of his pants. “I’m going to attempt to keep him home until the holiday has passed.”
“That reminds me…” Sirius shook as he stood. “What are your plans for Christmas? I think The Order is having dinner at Grimwald place.”
“There isn’t a better way to spend Christmas is there?” Harry smiled from ear to ear.
“You should bring Atheena and Rachel and you know, if Sev isn’t feeling well, you can always bring him home a plate.” His voice was hopeful.
“He’ll be there. Sirius, get used to him. It’s been like fifteen years already.”
“I know. I know. I give you a hard time, but he does right by you. He’s a good man and that’s what counts…now only if he’d shower on a continued basis and do something about that nose…oh and that personality…”
Harry pouted. “He does shower! Everyday in fact. And I like his personality its…unique and…and…his nose is cute…what do you know anyway?” Harry spluttered. “Your bonded is a dog…an actual dog.”
“I jest Harry. How is he? After the family reunion and all that?”
Potter jumped up on the ledge and walked back and forth with his hands in the air. “He’s on edge. He’s been snippy and he spends hours in his lab. I think he thinks that something bad is going to happen but…”
Sirius kept pace with the younger man from the ground. “He may be right Harry. What do you know of the Snape’s?”
“Not much.” He shrugged. “Strong Death Eater ties, not thrilled that I’m joining the family. They don’t seem like much of a threat in the grand scheme of things. I mean Sev seems like the worst and I’m bonded to him so…”
Sirius pulled Harry down to face him. “They are a threat I’m afraid. Theolonus has been with Voldemort since the very beginning. He’d cause more trouble if he had any intelligence in his possession, but he’s dangerous in his own right. He has control over the Dark Lords troop. Corvus is a buffoon. He’s a follower, a strong man but a weak wizard and Marius…Harry you must watch out for Marius. He is a remarkable wizard, without effort and he’s well aware of his gifts. He was in Azkaban for the grisly and drawn out murder of a sixteen-year-old muggle boy until his father used his connections to get the case thrown out. He served 3 months, but it should have been a guaranteed death sentence. I’ve heard stories of Marius’s other exploits…he’s an animal. I know that he appears calm and well put together, but he’s beyond dangerous. Harry you have to promise me that, if you come across him, you won’t try to fight him…you just get away.” Sirius held Harry by his shoulders.
Harry eased his godfather’s hands away. “I promise and beside you don’t have to worry. Sev and Dumbledore barely let me out of their sights as it is and Marius won’t be back at the castle…”
“Harry!” An angry voice thundered from the doorway of the school. Severus thudded towards them in a half hidden rage. “You didn’t inform anyone of your whereabouts. What on earth were you thinking? I was…” Harry cut him off.
“Sev, I was with Sirius the whole time see…” He gestured to the man who had adopted a defensive stance at the intrusion of their conversation. “Really, I’m fine.”
“In the future, I think it best if I or Albus know where you are at all times.” Snape grunted, towering over his partner.
“And I think it best if you back the hell off.” Harry countered in a calm voice, his inflection slightly aggravated. “I’m immortal remember?”
Severus moved quickly until he was mere inches from his partner. “Immortal yes, but you can still feel pain you ignorant child!” The insult came in a guttural hiss. “Do you have any idea of the methods of torture put into place by Voldemort and his followers? By my Father and Brothers? Methods I’ve perfected myself?” His eyes were an inferno of onyx flame, fueled by sheer outrage. “They’ll submit you to horrors you can scarcely imagine. They needn’t worry of your limits. You’ll prove them all a fool by living through every spell, every hex, every blow, every slice.” Snape’s features twisted into a deadly rage. His expressions seethed with fear and knowledge of true agony. “That’s not even worthy of mention compared to what you’ll experience by Marius’s hand! If you wonder off by yourself you’re begging them to snatch you!” The professor’s large hands held a firm grasp on the front of Harry’s robes.
It took a harsh push from Sirius to detach the two. “Collect yourself Severus! The boy was with me. He was perfectly safe…”
“Funny how your presence does little to ease my mind Black. Every time another life counted on you in the battle against his army you have failed. Every time! Tell me again why I should not fear for his safety when he’s in your company?” Snape’s voice could only be described as a visceral growl.
“You inadequate bastard! His safety was my sole responsibility long before it was any of your concern! Lily and James trusted…” Black’s voice bellowed about the grounds.
“They trusted you and look where it got them!” Snape stung. “I’ll not allow Harry the same end!”
Harry forced himself between his soul mate and his surrogate father. “You’ve gone too far!” He yelled. “Both of you! I’m no child! It won’t be either of you who kills Voldemort! It will be me! Only me! If you want to be helpful figure whatever the fuck this is out!” Potter could feel every fiber in his body quiver with fury. When his frustration over took him he turned and stormed off, leaving the two men to their dispute.
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Harry stopped to gather himself once inside of the school.
“Lover’s spat Potter?” The platinum haired boy sneered threateningly. He was perched on the banister leading of the staircase. He jumped down, meeting Harry eye to eye.
“Malfoy.” Harry huffed. “I heard that they let you out. What was it? You’re mother right?” Potter’s voice faked sincerity. “What did she do? Oh, that’s right, she flipped on your father. Man there must be so much tension at Malfoy Manner.”
Malfoy grabbed Harry’s head and held the Gryffindor’s face close to his mouth. “Make jokes now cousin. You’ll soon end your run as the-boy-who-lived.”
Harry yanked himself away. “Piss off!” He threw the boy off guard by smiling. “I’ll catch you later Malfoy.” Harry strode away.
“How is it anyway? Shagging my Godfather?” Harry stopped slowly. “I’d wager he’s rough, whips, chains, and the like. Then again, I bet you enjoy someone knocking you down a few pegs.” Harry had moved a few feet from his classmate, his wand ready. “I’ve got to say Potter, I always imagined you’d be pussy whipped to a pompous, compulsive do-gooder, maybe a blonde. I have just got to hand it to you. It truly piqued my interest when I heard that you were fucking Severus Snape; Harry Potter, walking on the dark side.” He finished, his eyes exuding lustful indifference.
“Did you want to talk about anything besides who I’m bedding or is that important to you? You running a little dry Draco?” Harry tilted his head to the side. He was new at this type of game, but he’d be damned if he allowed this man to get ahead.
“We are going to be family Potter. Feel like lending a helpful hand?” The Slytherin ground his hips against his soon- to- be- cousin.
Harry lowered his lips to Draco’s ear. “Not to save your life.” He hummed a leer placed on his lips.
Malfoy’s jaw tensed. “I just wanted to pass on a message, you overrated ponce. Marius says he’ll see you soon. He’s eager to figure out what has caused his brother to be so smitten.” Draco turned leisurely. “Now that is a Snape of many talents.” He breathed seductively as he walked off.
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“Before we have this fight can I ask you a question?” Harry asked when he entered Snape’s private lab hours later.
“As long as we eventually discuss you’re blatant disregard for safety after, I don’t see why not.” Severus answered without looking up from his book.
“Is Marius sleeping with Draco?”
“It’s probable.” Snape dismissed, his eyes still not going to his lover.
“They’re cousins.” Harry heaved dejectedly.
“Second cousins. That’s more than acceptable in our world. I do wish they would teach these things to muggle borns. Why did you ask that?” Snape finally laid his book and reading glasses down on his desk.
“Something Draco said.” Harry rummaged through his bag. He was sure that he had chocolate in there somewhere.
“What was the thing that Draco said?” Snape’s voice was short as he took hold of Harry’s wrists.
Harry yanked them away. “You mean after he was done being a total degenerate? He told me that Marius said he would see me soon. He wants to know what you find so appealing about me…then he made a colorful comment about your brother.”
Snape began to pace. “That is precisely why I need you to be cautious Harry. Marius has…many predilections, none of which you wish to experience. The mere fact that he has shown interest in you is enough for me to be deeply concerned. Once he set’s his sites on something, he doesn’t stop until the thing is his, no matter the cost.” He softly ran his hand down his bonded’s face. “I cannot allow you to fall pray to his habits.” He seemed overcome with sorrow.
Harry squeezed Severus’s hand. “I’m safe Sev. I’m safe with you.” He pulled the older mans arms around him. Snape sighed, frustrated.
“Damn it, Potter, I couldn’t live with myself if they did anything to you.” He breathed in the smell of his partner’s hair.
“Then don’t let them.” Harry simplified the situation.
“That’s what I’m attempting to do.” Harry kissed Snape tenderly. He had the professor backed up against the wall and continued his conquest. “Harry…” Severus tried to move.
“Just stay.” Harry hushed, his hands traveled the length of his lovers body. “Can this fight be over?” His fingers slowly began to undo the buttons of black potion covered robes.
The owner of the robes closed his eyes and took a sharp intake of breath. “You can’t end every disagreement by seducing me.” Snape’s breath seemed to be leaving him rather quickly.
“What about this one?” Harry’s melodious words slid over his grin.
“This one, yes.” Snape attempted to steal the dominant position. Harry would not allow it. “You don’t always get to maintain your authority Professor.” Potter whispered, guiding Snape to a chair. “Do you remember this chair? Hmmm? Occulmency lessons. I hated this chair.” Harry straddled the larger man.
“Plan on exacting revenge?” Snape sneered, his hands placed firmly on Harry’s hips.
“Something like that.” Harry made short work of removing their clothes. His fingertips hungrily searched the contours of his fiancé’s body. Snape’s mouth fought for Harry’s submission, their tongues dueling for dominance. Severus shivered at the sweetness he found in Harry’s lips. “Will you let me inside of you?” The question floated into the air.
Snape stopped suddenly. “What are you asking me?” His eyes locked with his mates.
‘Will you let me…enter you.” The young man searched for words.
“I’ve never…Harry I don’t…” Snape stammered.
“I won’t hurt you. I just want to feel what you feel.” Harry rotated his hips.
“I’ve never allowed that…with anyone.” Sev’s eyes fell to the floor.
“I’m not anyone. I’m your bonded and soon to be husband.”
The older man, once again, searched his lover’s face. “Are you sure?”
“Only if you’ll let me.”
Severus took Harry’s face in his hands. “I will.”
“I’ll be careful.”
“I don’t believe you could hurt me.” The man laughed.
“Mmm, I could, but I won’t.” Harry slowly removed himself from a warm lap.
“What if I want you too?” Snape antagonized.
“You don’t.”
“I’ll ask you to remember that you are not yet privy to all of my secrets, Mr. Potter.”
“All the more reason you should…let me in on one.” He finished pointedly.
Snape stood and crushed his lips to Harry’s. “I’ll allow you this pleasure if you in turn grant me…a pleasure of my own.”
The young man roughly pinned Snape over the chair. “What did you have in mind?” He breathed down his lover’s spine.
“You do have quite the lovely mouth. It’s a shame you couldn’t find better use for it than all of that inane speaking.” Sev eyed him passionately. “Do we have an understanding?”
“I find your proposition more than fair.” Harry’s voice was low growl. He ran his hands over his partners muscled back, admiring every bulge, every dip, every scar, his bonded was beautiful.
Severus closed his eyes. He couldn’t believe that he was in this position. He had sworn long ago to never give this part of himself to any man. Somehow it felt right with Harry. It was finally time.
“Madesco.” Snape felt moisture at his entrance.
“Harry, do it.” Severus hurried. “Please.”
Harry pushed carefully forward, his hand continued to hold Snape by the small of his back. All that could be heard was the Professors heavy breathing. Harry groaned when the muscles gave way to tight warmth. Snape held back tears brought on by the immense burning. Why did people let him do this? Harry read his partners movements and rubbed his back with his thumb. He ceased all movement, allowing Severus time to reconsider. He had been surprised when the man pushed back against him. Harry matched the slow movements and found himself lost in the pleasure he felt being surrounded by his lover.
The sight of his lover sprawled out under him threatened to be enough to send him over the edge. Severus couldn’t believe the sensations that were emulating throughout his body. He could have never dreamed that such euphoria could be derived by something he deemed so effeminate. He noticed that his knuckles had long since turned white from the vice grip he held on the arms of the chair.
“Gods Harry…Fuck me…Gods, fuck me harder…faster…please!” Snape was shocked. He was begging. The room began to spin as large drops of sweat fell from his face.
“So good.” Harry grunted. “You feel soooo good.” He quickened his pace.
“Can you go harder?” Snape growled. Without answering Potter slammed into his Potions master. The ancient chair gave a final screech of protest then collapsed under their vigorous movements. Neither man missed a beat. They continued their hard pounding on top the pile of rubble. Snape snaked his hand up and forcefully tangled it in his bonded’s hair. Harry’s nails dug scarlet colored half-moons into Sev’s hips. Niether man could feel the slivers of wood that where embedding themselves in skin.
Harry gave a final thrust before emptying himself into the other mans canal. For a solitary moment, he longed to collapse onto his partner, but fought for his strength and flipped the man over roughly. His mouth quickly found hard flesh. Snape clenched his eyes tightly, his fists further splintering his once favorite chair. His arms wrapped around Harry’s shoulders, his hips bucking wildly into an eager mouth. “Harry, move I’m going to…” Harry paid no attention, his lips wrapped tighter around the shaft. Severus could wait no more. He squirted salty liquid down his bonded’s throat. Harry found himself alarmed momentarily before swallowing. Strong arms pulled the lighter man up into a tired kiss.
“You, Harry, are truly amazing.” Severus could not find the will to open his eyes.
“I have a more than able companion.” Harry gasped for breath. “That was…well I don’t know what that was, but we should be doing that…all of the time.”
“If we did that all of the time, we’d find ourselves with a furniture shortage, I’m afraid.” Harry rested his head under Sev’s chin. They laid together as their breathing slowed, content for the moment to rest on a pile of wooden shards. As long as they were in each other’s arms



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