The Engagement Kiss

-Sleep well little brother. – Az whispered and sighed. How could the headmaster be so stupid? He was alienating he followers one by one and he would find in the end more people would stand by Harry than the manipulative old coot. With a mutter he set about organizing his first class, oh revenge was going to be sweet.

Chapter 21:

“Harry common its time to get up!” called Ron far too cheerfully for Harry’s taste. It had been nice to be able to sleep in at the manor and he’d forgotten how much he hated being woken up in the morning.

“If you don’t get up soon you’re not going to have time to eat and you’ll be late for Az’s class we have him first you know.” Ron’s voice seemed to refuse to acknowledge his whishes to remain in bed. Harry was not looking forward to another day of people staring at him and whispering. At least this time there was a more interesting reason than being involved in Voldemort’s whacked plans. He was interested in what his brother had planned for the first class though so he sat up with a dark mutter. While getting dressed he couldn’t help but look around the familiar dorm room with a sense of loss this was the first morning in over a month he’d woken up without Severus beside him. Still muttering he didn’t pay much attention to the clothes he pulled on, Severus had insisted on getting him a few decent outfits. However when he spotted the muted looks of betrayal from his fellow Gryffindors he glanced down while pulling the school robe on. He had picked out one of the dark green shirts that at the right angle sparkled silver.

“Come off it!” He muttered angrily pulling on the robe, “How many guys care about which shirt they pull on in the morning?” he continued glaring at them and most of them looked properly ashamed. With a sigh they continued down to the great hall. Harry muttering the whole way there, he felt anxious. The only explanation he could come up with was not seeing Severus since the night before but the clinginess was supposed to lessen with bonding not intensify. When his mate wasn’t in the great hall for breakfast Harry’s foul mood did not improve in the slightest.

“Ry?” Draco had come over, he had missed his mate as well, but his friend’s foul mood was more pressing. The brunette ignored him listlessly picking at his food.

“Surely you can’t be through a withdrawal this quickly can you?” Hermione piped up lifting Harry’s chin so she could look at his face.

“What?” Ron and Draco asked the redhead having the sense of mind to cast a silencing spell. Hermione looked at Harry closely;

“Naji told me what to look out for just incase, Ander’s can go into mate withdrawal but it’s supposed to take weeks… not an afternoon.” She explained, Harry’s eyes were a little duller than usual but he didn’t have a fever nor was he expressing any other mood swings than this strange depression. It certainly didn’t fit with Naji had told her about the Ander withdrawal but still…

“Promise me if this doesn’t go away you’ll visit Naji or Az.” She said finally glaring at him good-naturedly. He nodded mostly trying to get her to leave him alone than listening to her. They made their way to the defense class which mercifully was only Gryffindors while most of the Slytherins had proven themselves alright many others hadn’t in all the houses. Az bounced in wearing his strange half robes and a very flattering purple dress that for a moment had even Harry convinced that his brother truly was of the female persuasion. Half-heartedly he listened to Az’s introductory lecture on the Dark arts and what he planned on covering in class. Harry however couldn’t stop his whirring thoughts and the doubt that was creeping in. When he stopped to think about it Dumbledore was the most likely source for the leak but it wasn’t true that he was the only one who knew about him and Severus. Aviva did … Voldemort did. That train of thought brought him to wonder why the ‘Dark’ Lord hadn’t called Severus to him in fact there hadn’t been any news of his dastardly plans. His depressing train of thought was broken off when his desk vanished beneath him.

“Mister Potter if you would join us in this realm please. Gather your things and move against the wall with the rest of the class.” Instructed Professor Hartell, Az, Merlin it was confusing to think of his brother as two people. He stood and collected his things with a vague sense of embarrassment.

“Sorry Professor...” He said demurely causing his brother to look at him slightly concerned. However the whole class was watching so the Professor had to continue.

“Because of the somewhat sporadic education you have we are going to start this class of with a bit of a duel. Each of you will duel me with any means you deem necessary, I assure you that you can’t hurt me or should you manage too there will be no ill repercussions.” She explained looking at each of them, “Your goal is to disarm me and ensure that were we in a real battle situation that I couldn’t cause more trouble.” She continued then clapped. “Alright then, any volunteers?” Harry glanced at Ron who seemed rather enraptured with this female Az and couldn’t suppress a half snigger.

“Well Mister Potter why don’t you step up for the first try?” The professor said sternly then looked at Ron, “you next Mister Weasley.” Harry sulked and approached, she waved her wand and they were standing on a dueling stage with a glowing three in the middle that decreased to a two Harry got the gist. Standing at the ready the instant that it hit zero he cast an ‘Expelliarmus’ that Professor Hartell promptly shielded herself from. Harry felt rather put off; casing a slicing spell to get through the shield but it was ineffective. Annoyed he cast a rather zealous ‘reducto’ that effectively dealt with the shield but the professor retaliated with a stinging hex that had Harry jumping around to much to cast a steady Expelliarmus. Hastily he worked the counter curse only to be hit with a jelly-legs curse and he fell over harshly. His magic fluxed wildly and he managed to cast a body-bind at the professor and she fell. After a moment she stood again casting a wandless counter. She smiled at him extending a hand.

“Well done Harry, five points to Gryffindor.” She said cheerily casting the counter to the jelly-legs and helping him to stand. Harry swayed unsteadily.

-Harry? – Az asked worriedly looking at his brothers pale face, there was also the sheen of sweat on his face that could be attributed to the duel but AZ was inclined to think it wasn’t. As if to prove that point Harry swayed again falling heavily against him,

-Az…I feel like I’m on fire. – His mental voice moaned before passing out. Hermione stared in shock as Professor Hartell rushed out with an unconscious Harry in her arms, intent on bringing the boy to the hospital wing.

“Everyone please remain here and summarize the first chapter of your books, if I don’t return before the end of class please summarize chapter two for next class.” The professor called before rushing out. Hermione hopped that Harry was alright and that it wasn’t the withdrawal she had dismissed this morning.

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Harry tossed and turned in the uncomfortable bed until he reached the plane of consciousness. Opening his brilliant green eyes he hopped for a moment that he would meet obsidian ones nearby but alas his mate was no where to be seen. He gasped and arched as a random shot of pleasure ripped its way through his body. He moaned softly looking around there was no reason for his pleasure yet need was curling in his groin. He whimpered needing his mate yet the more time passed the more desperate he was getting. The door to the hospital wing swung open but didn’t reveal the person he had hoped. Silver eyes and platinum blonde hair, Draco, Harry whimpered softly watching the boy approach. Worry lined those silver eyes,

“You alright Ry?” the blonde asked fidgeting slightly. The brunette didn’t reply he sat up and swung his legs out of the bed dimly aware that he was shirtless but had retained the jeans he’s been wearing that morning.

“You shouldn’t be moving yet Harry!” Draco said worriedly standing to hinder his progress. Harry ignored him and stood shakily falling against the blonde; they were in the corner so the blondes back met with the wall.

“What are you trying to do Harry?” he demanded but he didn’t respond. Harry’s mind was in turmoil, he’d never been so aroused and needy before it was insane. He was on fire and Draco smelled so good. It was intoxicating not as addicting as Severus’ of course but delectable anyway. He growled at the blonde magic fluxing wildly, nothing like when he cast the engagement kiss yet similar in a way. His magic draped over the blonde causing his sliver eyes to glaze over. Harry purred. Before he could lose complete control over himself, the hospital wing doors burst open again admitting Az, Ron, Naji, Hermione, and one very irate looking potions master. Ron growled his glamour dropping unexpectedly when he spotted Harry cornering his mate and smelled Draco’s arousal.

“Ron, be careful it’s not Harry’s fault.” Az called after the annoyed Kelikan, “It’s his first heat…” Severus looked startled at the Ander.

“Harry get off of my mate.” Ron demanded coolly, he didn’t blame his friend for his actions but every instinct in him was screaming that someone besides from himself was touching his mate without his permission. Said instincts demanded the offender’s blood for being even remotely intimate with his mate. Harry merely looked over at Ron typically vivid green eyes were a dull variant of that.

“Severus you have to get Harry back, he’s in a haze.” Az said watching his brother confused, “His heat shouldn’t have started for another couple weeks.” He muttered watching Severus approach his mate cautiously. Harry turned to the taller man and took a few steps towards him,

“Sev…I feel weird…” He moaned magic pulsating and withdrawing from Draco and sweeping around the room. Az and Naji shivered.

“Stop it Harry!” Called Az suppressing the whimper that Naji couldn’t the green haired boy buried his head in Hermione’s shoulder. Severus glanced at them confused,

“What is he doing?” he asked looking at the eldest Ander.

“Calling, he’s confused and disoriented. The only thing is he’s also including his submissive thrall in the call which in turn is making me and Naji feel it too.” He shook his head restlessly, “You have to get him back, he thinks that you’ll be mad at him for what he’s done reassure him. Please, I hate feeling like this.” He continued shifting from foot to foot and keeping his eyes locked on the floor where they couldn’t wander and get him in trouble. Severus huffed that wasn’t particularly helpful,

“Harry its alright I’m not mad or anything…” he tried but the boy just looked at him blankly and tilted his head.

“You weren’t there.” He muttered looking at his mate.

“I’m sorry love. But you have to come back to me now, your making me nervous.” Severus said stepping towards his fiancé. Harry backed up slightly, oblivious to Ron and Draco who were against the wall. Az growled the stupid need to throw himself on the ground and beg forgiveness making him edgy, as a natural in between he’d always been more uncomfortable with his submissive side. Naji was practically wrapped around Hermione whispering nonessential apologies in her ear. The bushy haired bookworm looked at him concerned but allowed him to continue.

“You have to be strict with him Severus. Now is not the time to respect his feelings, right now while He’s stuck in the haze Harry both wants to please you but is expecting punishment for his infraction.” Az said hoarsely still keeping his eyes on the floor. Severus stopped advancing on the brunette and straightened looking imposing.

“Harry James Potter you will cease this nonsense at once and come back to being my Harry.” He said in his best ‘pissed of potions master’ voice, Harry’s head snapped up. He let out a light moan before collapsing suddenly only Severus’ quick responses kept him from hitting his head. Both Naji and Az sighed in simultaneous relief, while the others looked concerned at Harry.

“He’ll be awake again soon and Severus he’s going to be wild, I suggest you either get him to your rooms or to the room of requirement because He’s going to need your undivided attention…” he said with a bit of a leer. Severus gave him a withering glance and swept out of the hospital wing carrying his young lover.

“Don’t forget a contraceptive spell!” called Az after him feeling better now that Harry’s wayward magic had faded. He couldn’t help the sideways glance at Ron before training his eyes forward again he certainly couldn’t try and mate with someone who already had a mate. Even if kelikan’s did occasionally have more than one mate, he sighed this was going to be a long year.

AN ehee I’m evil you has to wait til next chappie to get Harry driving Severus crazy with the smex! =D For those who care my hand is getting better…very slowly but it doesn’t hurt nearly as much anymore. This chappie was pretty eventful huh. =D Ok…I have nothing to say, well I have to give kudos to a few reviewers I’m pretty sure a few predicted that Az was going to be Ron’s second mate. Not that I made it that hard…I thought the signs were pretty obvious. XD and there was something else but I seem to have forgotten so til next time. =)