The Cat Spirit

The Cat Spirit

Chapter Two: The Meeting



Nervously Harry looked at himself in the mirror. He had decided to wear muggle clothes since soon he’d be too big for them and he’d have to use robes. Harry was wearing black - rather tight - jeans and a crimson red dress shirt. He had decided against a tie thinking that it would have been too formal. He had tried to tame his hair but he’d been unsuccessful.



Harry put on black shoes and pulled on a warm, brown coat. He tried to calm his nerves one last time. But it seemed nothing would make him feel better. ‘This is it.’ he thought. Sighing he brushed his hand through his black hair and apparated close to the Malfoy manor.



Harry swallowed loudly trying to calm his nerves. He had heard that purebloods valued their families over everything else and that was what he was counting on. If the Malfoys cared for their family maybe they would look after Draco’s child. Harry knew he was being selfish for not wanting to tell Draco but Harry couldn’t face him. It would hurt too much to meet Draco and not seeing him was the only thing Harry could give himself anymore.



Harry gathered his Gryffindor courage and walked to the door. Though he hesitated and the door opened before he knocked. The house-elf who had opened the door showed Harry the way to the library. He was told that the Malfoys were coming shortly. Harry fidgeted as he waited for them. He walked around the room gazed at the books on the shelves recognising a few he had read as prepared for the battle against Voldemort.



“Do you find something you like?” a soft voice asked startling Harry. He turned too fast and stumbled. Luckily he didn’t fall over. As Harry looked up and saw Narcissa Malfoy standing at the doorway. He could tell there was amusement in her eyes.

“If I had time to look I most likely would find something I like.” Harry said politely smiling slightly.

“Then you have reason come back, don’t you?” Narcissa smiled laughing good-naturedly.

“That I do.” Harry replied chuckling himself.



“Sit with me.” Narcissa said suddenly. She sounded firm but not commanding. Harry simply nodded. He walked to the soft couches and followed Narcissa’s example sitting down on the couch next to hers.

“How have you been Mr. Potter?” Narcissa asked genuinely interested.

“I’ve been fine.” Harry answered but Narcissa could tell it wasn’t entirely true. But she didn’t ask about it. Many people lied about how they were feeling.



“I apologize for keeping you waiting.” Lucius said as he strolled through the door and sat next to Narcissa. “Paper work.” He simply stated as an explanation.

“It’s alright.” Harry said softly. He twitched in his seat.

“I’m a man who doesn’t like wasting time.” Lucius said sternly. “So let’s go straight to the point. What did you want to tell us Mr. Potter?”



“Just call me Harry. Mr. Potter makes me feel old.” Harry said grinning. Narcissa chuckled and even Lucius gave an amused smile.

“Alright Harry.” Narcissa smiled. “Then you can call me Cissa. I’ve never liked being called Mrs. Malfoy since it makes me feel old too.” At this Harry smiled shyly. “And feel free to call my husband Lucius.” she stated. Lucius shrugged and didn’t disagree.



“And now to the point, Harry?” Lucius asked. Harry seemed to sink further into the couch at the question.

“I…I don’t know how I should start…” Harry muttered. He avoided looking at the two and kept his eyes on the floor. “How…How much do you know about your son’s sex life?” he asked startling Lucius and Narcissa.

“What?” Lucius asked sounding angry.



“Don’t take it as an offence.” Harry pleaded silently. Narcissa felt sorry for the poor boy.

“It’s alright Harry. Lucius can be easily angered.” she told him. Lucius took a deep breath to calm himself.

“It’s normal for a teenage boy to experiment.” Lucius said calmly.



“As far as I know Draco has slept with almost every girl over fifteen in Hogwarts. My friend Hermione being one who hasn’t fallen for his charms.” Harry stated quietly. “And half of the boys within the same age.” he mumbled. Harry looked up. Narcissa looked shocked and Lucius looked furious.

“Why should we believe you?” Lucius asked coldly.



“I have no reason to lie to you.” Harry said sadly. “My life, as it was before, is over none the less.” he whispered.

“I believe you.” Narcissa told him. Lucius looked like he was going to blow up.

“A few girls I could understand. Even a few boys, but…” Lucius growled. Harry shivered at his voice even though he knew Lucius wasn’t mad at him. “Draco is staining our name.” Lucius growled. Narcissa quietened him by putting a hand on his arm to calm him.



“What does this all have to do with you?” Narcissa asked from Harry though she was rather sure she already knew the reason.

“Because…” Harry whispered. “He got me pregnant.” he said so quietly they almost missed it. Lucius stood up furiously.

“What do you want from us?” Lucius nearly yelled scaring Harry into silence. “If you’re planning on blackmailing us or anything like it, get out!”



Lucius was furious. ‘What right did the boy have to come and…’ Lucius raged in his own mind but Narcissa interrupted his thoughts by placing a calming hand on his shoulder. Lucius looked up at the boy who shivering on their couch. Still trembling Harry rose from his seat not looking away from the floor.

“I’m sorry for wasting your time.” he whispered as silent tears slowly flowed from his eyes. “I was hoping you could look after the child since I won’t be able to.” he said silently starting to walk towards the door.



Narcissa quickly got up and stopped Harry. She turned him, so she’d see him properly.

“What do you mean by that?” she asked. Narcissa lifted Harry’s face by placing a finger under his chin.

“I won’t able to look after the child myself.” Harry said avoiding looking at Narcissa.

“Why won’t you be able to look after the child yourself?” she asked determinedly.



“I…I never meant to sleep with Draco.” Harry started with a trembling voice drying his tears. “I’m…I’m not a normal wizard.” Harry told her finally looking at her. Narcissa saw sorrow in his eyes. “I’m a cat spirit.” Harry muttered. “Do…Do you know what it is?” he asked Narcissa warily. She nodded as did Lucius.

“Don’t you have a mate?” Lucius asked and Harry nodded. “Then how were able to sleep with Draco?”



“Draco’s my mate.” Harry said starting to cry again. “Draco hates me.” his voice broke. “So I knew it would never lead to anything.” Harry swallowed. “I decided not to try. I had gotten used to the idea of changing into a cat on my eighteenth birthday.”

“And then Draco got you pregnant.” Narcissa stated. “Why did you even sleep with him?”



“Like I said I never meant to.” Harry said sitting down again. Narcissa had led him back to the couch. “After the final battle I was tired and my creature blood took over. And who wouldn’t want to sleep with the boy-who-defeated-he-who-must-not-be-named.” Harry continued with a sad smile. “Of course Draco took advantage of my weakened state…And now I’m pregnant.” he sighed.



“And since my mate isn’t with me I can’t escape my transformation into a cat.” Harry said closing his eyes. “It was just postponed by the pregnancy.”

“Draco must take responsibility and marry you.” Lucius stated calmly. His temper could sometimes win over him.

“NO!” Harry suddenly said. “Please…” was the embarrassed whisper. “Please don’t make him marry me.”



“You don’t want to marry him?” Narcissa asked bewildered.

“Of course I want to marry him.” Harry sated silently while smiling sadly. “But I don’t want him to marry me when he doesn’t care about me and then cheat on me when we’re married.”

“I can understand that.” Narcissa said giving the raven a hug. “If I’d known my future husband would cheat on because he didn’t want me. All of me. I wouldn’t have wanted to marry him either.”

“Fortunately you got me.” Lucius muttered making a mental note to talk to Draco.



“We won’t force Draco into marriage with you.” Narcissa said and got a silent ‘thank you’ from the boy. Lucius agreed with his wife but didn’t tell the two he’d try to find out what his son thought of the saviour and if it were possible to get him marry the boy.

“When you turn into a cat…Will you be able to turn back into a human?” Narcissa asked suddenly.



“Normally a spirit without a mate would stay in their spirit’s form. But as I will give birth to my mate’s child I’ll probably be able to turn into a human once a month to hold my child.” Harry explained gently rubbing his abdomen.

“But not permanently?” Narcissa asked again.

“Not unless Draco suddenly fell in love with me and would say it out loud.” Harry said silently.



“Why do you want us to look after the child? Why not tell Draco about it? Or you could’ve asked your friends to look after it.” Lucius said as he had been wondering for a while.

“For the second question, I can’t face Draco. Not yet. And I don’t want to burden Hermione and Ron. They just got together and will have their own children.” Harry explained. “And for the first question. I never had a real family. My childhood isn’t something to be proud of… I want my child to be happy. With those who are his or her real family. Is it too much to ask?”



“It’s not.” Narcissa said smiling. “Of course we’ll look after the child. After all they will be family. And our first grandchild.”

“Thank you!” Harry said with genuine smile, even though his heart bled by the thought of Draco having more children with someone else.

“Where will you go after the child is born?” Lucius asked and Harry frowned.

“I don’t know. I haven’t thought about it.”



“You can stay here.” Narcissa said startling both men. “I’ve always wanted a cat.” Lucius chuckled at this.

“It wouldn’t hurt to be close to the child, now would it?” Lucius asked from Harry. “Especially when you might turn into a human again.”

“No it wouldn’t.” Harry said wiping away the last tears that no longer were from sadness but from contentment on how well things were going for once.



Suddenly Harry’s hunger informed of itself as Harry’s stomach growled. The raven flushed embarrassed but Narcissa only gave a kind laugh.

“I think it’s time for lunch. Don’t you?” she asked and both men agreed. She rose from her seat pulling Harry up with her and led him to the dining room.