A Family Extended

Chapter 5

Headmaster’s Office, Hogwarts, Scotland

“I’m his WHAT?” Lucius screamed, jumping up from his chair. He started to pace, muttering to himself that the fates were out to get him.

Severus snorted, “Lucius Jacob Malfoy, sit your ass down and let us explain.” Once Lucius had sat down, Severus continued, “I knew you were going to be his mate a long time ago. I was with Lily in a bookshop disguised as James and Harry started to reach for you. You are his soul mate, Luc, and there is nothing you can do about it.”

“So I should just accept it lying down?” Lucius snarled, remembering the feelings the young man had produced, the feelings of submission.

Remus shook his head, “No, Ceres is willing to get to know you. When you pushed him away earlier, he backed off even though every bone in is body is telling him to mark you, to make you his. He is controlling himself very well, but don’t make him wait to long for then you may not be given a choice.” Lucius lowered his head into his hands, groaning. Severus rubbed his back while silently communicating with Remus about what to do.

“He loves you,” a voice from behind them said. They turned to see Lydia standing in the doorway. “He has had dreams about his mate and he has come to love your sacrifice, your mind, and your soul. Just be open with him and he’ll return the favor.”

Lucius looked at the girl that was considered a sister to his soul mate, “I’ve never been open with anyone. I’ve always had to hide something about myself. Jesus, some things I can’t tell what the truth is and what is not.”

“Harry will know and help you,” Lydia said in a calm voice. “Trust him with your heart and once you do, you will know your true self.” With that she left, with a flurry of his knee length trench coat that made Severus proud.

“Come on, now’s the best time to start when Harry is willing to give you space,” Remus said, standing offering his hands to Severus and Lucius. Together they all walked down to the Hospital Wing.

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Hospital Wing, Hogwarts, Scotland

They arrived at the Hospital Wing to find a sedated Sirius and the Pack snickering when all Sirius managed was a snort at the sight of Lucius. Harry turned and smiled at his father and Remus, but tried not to look at Lucius as he could still sense discomfort wafting off him. Lucius stepped around Sev and Remus, offering his hand to Harry, “Walk with me.” Harry was not about to turn down his mate, took the hand and was lead from the room. Harry then dragged the somewhat unwillingly Lucius to the rooms that Dumbledore had given them the night before.

Lucius, a little worried about what might happen, tried to get him to stop, “Stop, please.” Harry did and looked at Lucius, wondering what he had done. “We should talk first, Cereus. I feel the pull as you do but I don’t want to jump into this.”

Harry relaxed fractionally, ‘his mate still wanted him.’ “We’ll be less likely to be interrupted in my rooms. I swear on magic that I will not harm you nor will I force this bond on you without your explicit consent.”

“Lead the way,” Lucius said, believing the younger werewolf.

Arriving at the portrait of Gryffindor, who happened to be arguing with the portrait of Slytherin, Lucius laughed while Cereus grumbled. Turning to Salazar, he hissed, “Would you mind telling me what the point of your argument is other than to give me a headache? Honestly, it’s been what a thousand years. You’re both dead, so apologize and grow up.”

Salazar’s mouth snapped shut at the tirade and composed himself before answering, “Sorry, lad, and sorry, Godric. He is right we should not be fighting so let us begin again.”

“Alright, but stop setting snakes in my portrait,” Godric agreed.

Cereus just shook his head, “Death.” Godric swung open and the two wizards walked in. Lucius smiled as the young man rubbed his head in obvious pain. Leading the black haired wizard to sit in front of him, Lucius started to massage the tense muscles and scalp of the youth. Cereus just groaned and leaned into the warm legs supporting him. They stayed like that just comfortable in each other’s presence before they both starting talking about their lives and their choices. The house elves brought them lunch and dinner and while no one disturbed them they knew that everyone was worried about them.

“Cereus, I believe we should go over to your father’s rooms and let them know we haven’t killed each other,” Lucius said standing and stretching from his position on the floor where they had had a picnic for dinner.

Cereus just laughed, “They have probably been pacing all afternoon.”

They started to leave when Lucius stopped Cereus, before leaning in and kissing the young werewolf. Licking the lower lip of his mate, Cereus was granted permission and their passion threatened to overtake them.

Cereus pulled back, “Father’s rooms remember?”

“Vaguely,” was the blonde’s only response.
Tugging the now protesting blonde from the room and across the hall, they knocked on Slytherin’s portrait. Remus smiled and ushered them in, motioning the two to be quiet.

“What if something happened and Lucius left? Or Cereus?” Severus said, pacing, looking extremely worried. “Gods be damned, I’m going to go over there and make sure they are all right.” Severus turned and ran into Cereus, who was chuckling.

Lucius smirked, “Who knew that you could be such a worry wart, Sevvie?” He ducked a well placed hit to the head by ducking behind the dark haired wolf. “Now, as you can see we are fine. No maiming or bruises. So, how was everyone else’s day?”

“Fine,” Remus said, pulling Severus into his lap. “Other than Severus wearing a hole in the carpet with all his pacing, the rest was enjoyable.” Severus just grumbled and leaned back into the presence of his mate.

Cereus sat down with Lucius to his right and looked over at the other couple, “Can I asked you guys a question?” They nodded. “When did you get together? Because I know father was with James and now you’re together.”

Remus smiled, “Actually, we had been together in fourth and part of fifth, until you’re godfather, Sirius, played a horrible prank on Severus and pretty much before I could tell Severus what I was, Sirius introduced him to Moony. Your father saved Severus and they formed a tentative bond that grew over the final two years of school.”

“James knew that Remus and I were mates, but trust had been broken for the time being, so he and I became friends and then more,” Severus continued. “He was everything you could have asked for in a friend and a lover. You were one of those blessings that I had never thought that I’d ever be given a chance with and James had given you to me.” He paused, “When he and Lily had died, I was there was the magic had broken and Remus and Sirius found me crying my eyes out over the rumble that had once been your house in Godric’s Hallow. Remus conforted me while Sirius tried to take you from Hagrid. But we failed you in not being able to get you away from those muggles before they did their damage.” Severus stood and left the room. Remus made to follow but a hand on his shoulder stopped him as Cereus followed his father out of the sitting room.

“Lucius, do you think that he’ll ever forgive himself?” Remus asked in a small voice.

Lucius looked into the amber eyes, “Yes, I think that Cereus will speed things along. Without his son, I don’t think Severus would have ever forgiven himself.”

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“Father,” Cereus said, walking into the bedroom. He saw his father’s body laying on one side of the bed shaking with silent tears. Crawling onto the bed, he curled around his father and whispered, “I forgive you and I love you. If I could have gone back and been with you I would, but I will not give up the family that I have gained through my experiences. Be at peace, father, for you are loved and respected. Revel in that, knowing that I am happy.”

Severus rolled over and hugged his son, “Thank you, my son. You have always been in my thoughts.” Cereus snuggled into his father and they fell asleep. Remus and Lucius looked in and smiled. All would correct itself in the end.