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.

A/N2: Ok folks, I set up a yahoo group for my writing. Primarily it is to give me a place that I can post my stories to, and hopefully get some useful feedback on chapters before they are posted elsewhere on the net. By the way there is a picture of Norische on the group... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Of_Pens_and_Ponders/?yguid=104171974

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


CHAPTER 23


Two days later, they were all standing in the middle of a huge entry way, surrounded by white marble and elegance. Draco was in heaven. “This is even grander than Malfoy Manor…this is unbelievable!”

The doors to the mansion were ten feet tall made of six inch thick solid oak, with intricate carvings and magical symbols that were centuries old on all sides. As Harry entered the great hall the first thing he noticed was the six spiraling staircases that went up to the North, East and West. To the South directly behind the great doors was an exquisite stained glass window, a menagerie of symbols and emblems of all kinds intertwined within the explosion of colored glass and light.

Molly and Arthur Weasley, Fred, George and even Ginny were totally in awe. Hermione, Blaise and Harry were just as much in shock. Severus and Remus looked around them and smiled to each other, Remus leaned over and put his head on Severus’ shoulder.

It took almost four hours to give everyone a tour of the house. Norische started by showing everyone where their suites were, and they were indeed suites. Each one was set up with a decadently large bedroom and a comfortable sitting room/study area, and a private bath. They all had a private dining space as well just incase the need for more a more intimate dinner arose. Each room had an array of comfortable couches, and chairs, bookshelves and low tables, the color schemes varied from room to room but they were all beyond beautiful.

As Norische was showing Hermione her room, Hermione noticed that the pillows were goose down asked if she could replace them. Norische nodded. “Cabine?” Norische called out. Suddenly an extremely attractive female elf appeared before him.

“Yes Sire.” Cabine bowed, and waited for instructions.

“Cabine this is your new Lady, her name is Hermione. You will follow her instructions without question, if you have any difficulties doing as she asks you will inform me immediately, is that understood?”

“Yes Sire, as you wish.” Cabine nodded, then when over to Hermione and bowed. “How may I be of service Ma’lady.” She asked, never raising her eyes.

While Hermione explained to Cabine her requirements, the group made their way down to the twin’s area. This suite had two master bedrooms with a private bath each. Fred and George both looked shocked.

“Of course Mr. and Mrs. Weasley there is a room immediately down the hall from this one that you may use when ever you wish, it also has a small room attached if Ginny wishes to visit as well.” Norische explained. “Oh Fred, George let me introduce you to someone.”

Norische stepped over to the center of the room. “Doran!” Immediately a gorgeous god of an elf apparated in front of him, the young elf appeared to be in his mid twenties with long golden hair that was halfway down his back, braided on each side to keep it from his eyes, which were exquisitely crystal blue. The sleeveless tunic that he wore accented his broad shoulders.

“Doran, this is Fred and George Weasley they will be your new Lords. This is their mother, the Minde Cladire of their house.” Hearing that the young elf dropped to his knees in front of Molly who blushed a red almost the shade of her hair. “You will obey them as you do me, and at all times be available for what ever use they desire, do you understand me?”

“Of course Sire, as you wish.” Doran responded.

Fred and George snuck over and whispered into Norische’s ear. “Do what ever we desire eh mate?” They chuckled.

Norische smiled. “That is why I chose him to serve you, he is…. Adapt at many things, shall I say…. And truly enjoys serving.” Norische winked at the two, who suddenly had wicked grins spread across their face.

After a few minutes of teasing Doran the group headed down to Blaise’s suite. “Arathe!” Norische called out.

A rather exotic looking young man appeared, darker than the other elves with long dark red hair that had waves of black running through it, his eyes were emerald green. He appeared wearing only a pair of pale cream silken harem pants, with no shoes or shirt. “Arathe! There is a Minde Cladire present, cover yourself immediately!” Norische’s voice thundered through the room. The male quickly apparated and then reappeared with a tunic properly in place. Immediately upon his return, he turned to Molly and fell to his knees tilting his head to the side and pulling his hair out of the way. Arathe waited the judgment of the Minde Cladire.

Molly looked over at Norische confused. Norische explained. “Arathe is waiting your judgment Ma’lady.” Still Molly didn’t understand. “Arathe has dishonored himself and shamed my house. He offers his life to you, to make amends for his ignorance and carelessness.”

Molly gasped. “Oh heavens, it was only a mistake. He had no way of knowing I would be here. No… it was a mistake.”

Norische tilted his head and nodded. “Arathe, rise.” The young man rose and turned to his Sire. “The Minde Cladire has seen to be gracious this day and does not seek your death, do not forget her generosity and make the same mistake a second time.” Norische growled to the young man.

Then turning to Blaise. “Arathe this is your new Sire, you will tend him in any manner that he sees fit and you will obey him with out question is that understood?”

The young man nodded but did not say anything, still too embarrassed at his grave misjudgment a few moments ago.

“Blaise, Arathe is a dark elf, his people are exquisite with music and song…I think you will find him quite entertaining.”

Molly and Arthur decided to go back to the twin’s room and check on them. Molly was still feeling a little uncomfortable about what had just happened, so she needed a little break from all the formality.

The next suite was Harry’s. It was beautiful, there was a whole wall of bookshelves and a grand desk to one side, comfortable chairs and sofas decorated the room, and everything inside the room was decorated in deep burgundy, gold and cream.

“Narek!” Norische called out. A smaller more delicate elf appeared before him, he immediately fell to one knee and kept his head bowed. “Rise Narek.” The young elf did as he was instructed but kept his hands clasped in front of him and did not look up at any time.

“Narek, this is your new Sire. You are to obey him without question and tend to his every need, do I make myself clear?” The young male immediately nodded. “Harry, Narek is a moon elf…his people have a great many interesting traditions and forms of magic that you might find fascinating, I am sure that you will find him quite interesting and pleasing.” Norische could feel the pride swell up in the young elf, even though he said nothing.

“Father, Dad yours is the last room. Come with me. You two will have the suites right across from mine. There are two bedrooms and an adjoining study, if you want you can turn the second bedroom into a lab or workroom. It wouldn’t be a problem at all.” They walked into the suite and found it beyond their imagination. The main are was wall to wall bookshelves, huge overstuffed couches were spread here and there around the room. Two huge desks made from carved mahogany stood at opposite ends of the room, each with its own storage area nearby.

“Arrian!” Norische called out. An older elf appeared. The male had waste length silver blonde hair with silver eyes, he appeared to be in his mid thirties…but in actuality, he was almost seven thousand years old. Arrian was fit and well defined in appearance and had an almost regal air about him.

“Father this is Arrian, he is a royal elf, he has served my house for over five millennias with pride and honor. He is a Potions Master and taught me a great deal when I was young. I think that you will find him most useful and willing to please. Oh he also is trained in healing arts and massage so if you find you have a need for his services he will be honored to serve.”

Arrian stood before Norische proudly with his head bowed and hands clasped before him. “Arrian, this is my father. I know you realize the honor I have bestowed on you by allowing you to serve him and his mate. You will obey them without question, you will make yourself available to them at all times and do what ever they ask of you, do you understand?”

Arrian bowed, then turned to Severus and Remus. Immediately getting down on one knee, placing his hands on his raised knee and bowing his head. “ I am honored. How may I be of service Sire?” Arrian waited for Severus and Remus to instruct him as to their wishes.

Severus looked at Arrian. “Rise, I wish to turn this second bedroom into a private lab, I wish to make arrangements for ingredients and supplies to be brought here immediately.”

Arrian immediately rose. “Of course Sire, I can have the room cleared out by night fall, is their any specific items you would like for me to obtain for your area?” Arrian eagerly asked.

Remus smiled and walked over to Norische. “You have managed to find the one individual that is just as eager about potions as your father is.”

Norische grinned. “Who do you think taught me to make my first healing potion at the age of three was.”

Remus chuckled and went back over to Severus and whispered that tidbit of information in Severus’ ear. Severus looked at Norische and raised his eyebrow. Norische simply nodded and grinned. “My son informs me that you were his potions master when he was very young, I commend you for your teachings. I believe that I will find you most useful indeed. Oh and you will look me or my mate directly in the eyes when speaking, unless you are told to do otherwise.”

“Yes Sire, as you wish.” Arrian stated raising his eyes immediately.

Norische left his father and dad to talk to Arrian about what supplies were available and what would need to be purchased. Taking Draco and Chris by the hands Norische led the way to the room across the hall. “This is our suites luv.” Norische explained to Draco, and showed him the exquisite suites. Royal blues and emerald greens were the colors throughout the room, rich gem tones and fabric of velvet, leather, and suede was everywhere. The main area was almost the size of the Slytherin commons room. There was a huge desk at one end of the room with a wall of filled bookshelves stretching from floor to ceiling. On the opposite end of the room was a huge fireplace and a two sectional sofas, facing each other. Draco went through the small door to the right of the fireplace and found a fabulous kitchen; Chris followed and pointed out several things in each room as they went. The kitchen had all the modern conveniences, even a cappuccino machine, seeing that Draco couldn’t help but laugh. He then explored the bedrooms and found that there was actually a sitting room and a bedroom both, then he went through a door in the sitting room and found a room perfect for a nursery. On the other side of the bedroom, Draco found a closet that was almost as big as their bedroom back in the dorms, with organizers and racks, drawers and shelves for everything. While there was nothing hanging there, Draco’s imagination filled in all the blanks and he squealed with delight when he walked into the room. An adjoining doorway led directly into a master bath, which was even bigger than the dressing room/closet. It had a huge Jacuzzi tub, and a separate shower that had four showerheads …definitely big enough for all three of them. Two gold sinks were placed in the cream colored marble counter and a series of glass shelves with colored crystal bottles and antique bottles could be seen to the right of the sinks.

Draco was in heaven. He wrapped his arms around Norische and continued to giggle and laugh all the way back into the living area. Norische gave Draco a deep kiss before releasing him.

“Daniel!” Norische called out. Immediately an attractive young elf apparated in front of him, the elf appeared to be in his mid twenties, with long honey blond hair and sapphire eyes. He wore a tan pair of trousers and a forest green tunic… Draco noticed that the young male had his ears pierced and had small green stoned earrings in each ear.

“Daniel, this is my second mate, his name is Draco Malfoy. You will obey him at all times and without question…is that understood?” The young man immediately nodded. “Very good, now. Has Mael had that baby yet?”

Daniel blushed. “No Sire, it has only been three years Sire. We have quite a while to wait yet.”

Norische smiled at the young elf. “Of course…well I am currently with child, twins to be exact, and hence I will wish Mael to assist me and the babies when they arrive… as long as it does not interfere with his health that is.”

Daniel practically beamed. “Mael will be most honored that you have chosen him, with your permission Sire, may I go tell him now?”

“You may.” Norische answered, with that Daniel apparated from the room. Draco looked at Norische shocked. “Did he say that his mate had only been pregnant for three years and that they had a long time to wait?”

“Elvin pregnancy is very different from human or Vampyric; thankfully. Elves gestate for approximately 9 years. Before delivery.” Norische smiled.

“Sweet Merlin!” Draco gasped.

“To be honest Draco that isn’t that long, considering the standard lifespan of an elf is over 20000 years. To them 9 years is no more than a blink of an eye.” Norische pulled his mate close to him and kissed him.

Just as their lips touched there was the loud pop of someone apparating into the room. Draco started to pull away so he could see who had just come in to the room but Norische would not allow him to move. Finally, with a long sigh Norische released his mate and turned in the direction of the pop. There stood Daniel and his mate Mael, both stood with their heads bowed and hands clasped in front of them.

“Mael, it is good to see you so healthy.” Norische smiled, the elf definitely had the glow of breeding about him. Mael was slightly shorter than Daniel and appeared to be just a little younger. His hair was almost silver in color with a rather interesting green streak running through it.

“Training to be a healer I see, excellent…that will benefit me greatly. I am sure that Daniel has informed you that I am also breeding, and will deliver within the next five months. I carry twin males, one from each of my mates; you will be assisting my mates and myself in the care of my sons. Do you understand the responsibility I am placing in your hands?” Norische asked in a very serious tone.

Mael took one step forward and sank to his knees before Norische. “I am greatly honored in the confidence that you have shown in me Sire, I pledge my life to you, your mates and your young. I am here to serve you Sire.” Mael lowered his head until it touched the ground.

“Rise young one.” Norische waited until Mael had risen and went back to his position beside Daniel. “This is my second, Draco. You will obey him in all things and you will do anything that he requires of you just as you do with Chris. Do you understand?”

“Of course Sire, it will be as you wish.” Mael responded.

“Very good, then I will need you to find the Minde Cladire of the House Weasley, she is here in the manor with Doran I believe. Escort her here if she is available and inform her we wish her advise on the nursery.” Norische instructed, and with a pop Mael had apparated out of the room.

“Daniel go with my mates and assist them as they are look over the secondary room. We will be getting the appropriate items needed to turn that room into a nursery but I am not familiar with what we currently have in storage.” Norische instructed.

“Of course Sire, as you wish.” Daniel turned and waited to follow the mates.

“Go ahead you two. You may have complete say over how the nursery is to be decorated but don’t argue. If you cannot make up your minds on something then come ask but otherwise enjoy. Oh I am going across the hall to see how father and dad are doing, if you need me just send Mael or Daniel for me.” Norische kissed each of his mates then swatted them on the butt pushing them in the direction of the soon to be nursery.

Norische headed across the hallway to his father’s suite, leaving the doorways between the two rooms open just incase.

“Dad, how are things going?” Norische asked Remus as he walked up to him.

“Well I think your father is having a very hard time not grinning like a fool right now… but I didn’t say that.” Remus smiled.

“So how do you like the suite? Remember you two can add anything you want and if you don’t like something just asks Arrian to have it removed. Oh and my suite has a kitchen in it so if you guys want to come over and cook something or anything like that feel free. Although there is a main dinning hall and a central kitchen in the first level of the house, Lista is in charge of the kitchen and is exquisite, if there is a dish you want to try or a recipe that you prefer just let him know…he is very happy to please.” Norische explained.

Arrian asked Severus… “Sire do you wish those in gallon, half gallon, quart or pint… or a combination?”

Severus thought for a moment. “I want both gallon and pint. Gallon for storage and pint for daily used. I expect you to maintain all the items in my stock, which will include making sure the labels are accurate with the dates of preparation, and ensuring the freshness of my supplies as well that all my supplies are available should I need them. I expect you to inform me if I get low on anything immediately.” Severus had a very gruff tone in his voice.

“Of course Sire, as you wish. Do you have a preference or a system as to how you wish your ingredients to be placed Sire?” Arrian asked.

“Alphabetically will do at this time, at least until I see what all I need to get. Then I will make specific changes as desired.” Severus stated.

“Of course Sire. Do you wish me to create a list of the available ingredients that we have at this time, and those that I have access too?” Arrian offered.

“That will be acceptable, now go… make the arrangements that I have requested.” Severus turned away from Arrian and walked back toward Remus and Norische.

“Is Arrian acceptable father?” Norische asked with a smirk.

“He will do…” Severus raised an eyebrow to his son.

Norische could tell from the twinkle in his father’s eye that he loved every minute of this.

It was almost three hours later when everyone gathered together in the entry hall once again. “Ok guys, we are off to Diagon Alley.” The day was spent running between muggle London and Diagon Alley. Packages were sent back to the mansion as needed and orders were placed when the desired items were not in stock.

Norische allowed Draco to pick out his new wardrobe, which seemed to thrill Draco to no end. Some of the choices were not exactly what Norische would have picked but Draco did indeed have excellent taste.

Draco had decided to use the nursery furniture that was already at the mansion, a beautiful hand carved set made from blood wood, an extremely rare and exotic wood. Chris wanted a new set so they went into several baby shops before he found the one he liked. It was made of cherry; although the workmanship wasn’t quite as elaborate as the one at the mansion, it was a beautiful set nonetheless. Draco decided on a light set of blue satin bedding, and almost cream-colored blankets, they were so soft Norische held the blankets for a long time just nuzzling them to his cheek. He only put them on the counter when he looked over at his father and saw the smirk on his face.

The next shop they went into had the nappies, bottles, and toys, everything they could possibly need. Remus had a wonderful laugh at Norische’s reaction when Molly put a rectal thermometer in the buggy. Norische picked up the small package and saw what it was, turning the package over to read the instructions on the back. Remus was looking at some children’s books when he heard Norische yelp and toss the box back into the buggy then through his hands up in the air… “No way! Nope, not me! Oh HELL No!” Norische said as he walked away from everyone. Molly and Remus looked at each other confused and then Remus picked up the box that Norische had thrown back into the buggy and saw what it was….he broke out laughing.

Fred and George decided to get the babies matching rocking dragons. Draco almost started crying when he saw them, and went over to the twins and gave them each a hug. One rocking dragon was green and gold and the other was blue and purple, both were the Antipodean Opaleye, the painting on the eyes alone was exquisite. Fred explained that the clerk said they were magical and would bond with one of the two boys when they were old enough to ride them, and that they would for all intent and purposes come to life and be the boys first pets. Norische shook his head at the twins, only they would get the babies a pair of pet dragons.

The day continued with more shopping more laughing and more buying things that Norische had done in months. When they got back to Severus suite, they were all exhausted. After saying goodnight to everyone Chris and Draco followed Norische into the bedroom and were asleep before their heads could touch the pillow.