Magical Splendor

Chapter 5 Toil and trouble

Harry was a little surprised that Lucius was at Hogwarts again so soon. He guessed though that Lucius had made some excuse about business in order to be in Dumbledore’s presence. At the moment thought that was the least of Harry’s worries, what if they all suspected that He had something to do with Snape’s condition? He couldn’t see what the other wizards were looking at until professor McGonagall moved out of the way with a soft gasp. Voldemort’s mark was tattooed in bloody streaks on the flesh of Snape’s arm.

All of a sudden Harry’s chest was tight and he couldn’t breathe, this was all too much for him. His scar was throbbing and he felt sick to his stomach but he stayed quiet so the others wouldn’t hear him. He failed though because Dumbledore turned at that moment and discovered him.

“Harry?” He stared back at Dumbledore, his eyes showing the fear he felt inside.

“You poor boy.” Professor McGonagall whispered.

“Please Bring Severus to his room; I’ll join you with Harry in a minute.” The head master said sternly. Harry could only watch as Snape’s limp body was carried out of the room by Lucius with an unshakable sense of dread. He had a feeling we were all in serious danger.

Harry was brought up to Snape’s room as well and allowed to sit there with them while they huddled around his bedside. After Dumbledore had cared for Severus for a few seconds he turned to Harry with a concerned expression.

“What happened to him Harry?” He asked softly.

“I don’t know,” Harry said, “he was having a strange bout of weakness or something before he changed and then the vampire attacked.”

Dumbledore turned back to the others and was silent for a long while before he walked over to Snape’s bed. “The vampire’s bite is the reason Severus has changed and it is also the obvious curse on the creature is what reawakened the dark mark on him.”

“That means the vampire is a servant of you know who.” Professor McGonagall exclaimed
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“That is most definitely the case.” Dumbledore replied.

Harry was petrified by Dumbledore’s answer but he tried not to start shaking too obviously. After a few potions it was announced that Snape would be fine when he woke up and Harry wanted to be there to see him but he knew Dumbledore would see right through him if I asked. Lucius insisted on stay with Severus. It offered Harry little comfort however, because the vampire had possessed Lucius’ body once before. Harry had no choice but to accept what was happening.

Harry hung back a bit to speak with Dumbledore in private and the old wizard dismissed McGonagall immediately as if he already knew what Harry wanted. The walked slowly side by side.

“I saw Professor Snape kill the vampire myself headmaster,” Harry spoke up, “How can it be back?”

“This is a very unique species of monster Harry,” Dumbledore said casting Harry a sideways glance, “allow me to explain.”

“Cave vampires like the one who attacked Professor Snape are on the lower side of the vampire hierarchy. They are looked down upon and often have little to no intelligence. They lack most of the traits that other types of vampire’s have but they have a special ability which enables them to exist.” The old wizard said.

“Well what is it?” Harry asked, truly baffled by this new creature.

“Cave vampires are essentially body thieves Harry. Their spirit floats around practically harmless until they find the body of a recently deceased person or creature. They then claim the body as their own and gain some of a vampire’s qualities.”

“Then how was it able to possess Mr. Malfoy?”

“In the rare case that a cave vampire takes residence in a living body it tries to slowly take over the victim and kill it so it can have complete control. In the case of Lucius Malfoy, I believe the vampire bit off more than it could chew. It wasn’t fully able to control him. Lucius had no idea the vampire was inside him. Whenever a vampire tries to take over a body in that case the individual suffers from blackouts during the times the vampire is in control and remembers nothing of the event. Lucius was able to separate himself from the vampire obviously and that is why we see him here tonight.”

“Geeze, I don’t think I like cave vampires very much.” Harry said softly.

Dumbledore chuckled, “most people do not. They are not the most pleasant of creatures.”

When they stopped walking Harry looked around and realized they were standing at the foot of the staircase that led to the Griffendor common room.

“I suggest you take it easy Harry.” Harry nodded and gave Dumbledore his best smile given the circumstances.

“I will. Thank you very much headmaster. Goodnight.” With that said they left each other and Harry went to his room to try and get some sleep although he doubted he’d be able to.


Lucius sat beside Snape’s bed in a deep trancelike state, shifting through all manner of thoughts in his head. He knew that the vampire was coming but it wasn’t supposed to attack Severus. Lucius doubted the creature even delivered the message he was sent to. After the creatures last stunt a week ago Lucius had been certain it would head Lord Voldemort’s warning and do the job he was sent to do. Lucius stirred when he noticed that the other man was sitting up and looking at him quietly. Severus climbed out of bed and walked over to his desk on the far side of the room to test his stability. When he concluded that he could stand without threat of falling over he turned to Lucius studying him with intense eyes. Somehow he knew the other man had something to do with all of this.

Lucius smiled in that cold way he always did when he knew something Snape did not. The potions master came closer crossing his arms over his chest and glaring, waiting for Lucius to speak.

“He’s back.” Snape had known that Lucius was still a death eater so he wasn’t surprised that he would be one of the first to know of Voldemort’s return.

“I betrayed him Lucius I lied to his face.” His voice was stern but his eyes showed a tinge of fear. Malfoy stood up and tapped his cane on the ground as he approached Severus.

“Yes, but he wants you back.”

“He wants me back to kill me Lucius!” Snape hissed

“No, he won’t kill you he needs you because you are on the inside with the trust of Dumbledore and full access to Harry Potter.” The potion masters eye brows creased as he pondered what was being said.

“I can’t believe that Lucius.”

“If you give him what he wants he will forgive what you have done.” The blonde stated stepping closer to Snape so that their noses were almost touching.

“I cannot betray Dumbledore. While he is here I am safer than I would be without him.” Lucius smiled.

“You had no problem betraying your lord before.” Snape cringed, his teeth grinding together in anger. “Voldemort’s servants can reach you no matter where you are Severus you know that. They will not let you live if you do not rejoin our cause.”

“Are you one of those servants Lucius who would take my life?” His voice was dripping with hatred and for a minute Lucius’ eyes shown with hurt at the suggestion. Snape cast a glance over at his wand which was lying on the dresser next to his bed and Lucius followed his gaze.

“Is that how its going be Severus?” He reached for the other man’s cheek but Snape jerked away from him only to have the back of his neck grabbed violently.

“Severus I don’t know what I would say if he asked me to do it. I cannot disobey him.”

Snape knew what it was like to be in Lucius’ situation but he was mad at him regardless, “you are despicable.”

“May be so but I alone know how black you are inside Severus. I know what makes your blood run like fire and your breath quicken in excitement. You are a death eater and you always will be. Do not think for a second that you could accept a life like you have now.”

“Go to hell Lucius.” The blonde haired man ignored him and smiled.

“You know, I have to leave for a few hours today and since you seem to be feeling better I thought you’d let me have something to take on the road with me.” As he said this he picked up a strand of Severus’ elbow length black hair and savored its texture.

“It amazes me sometimes how driven by lust you are.” Snape said in a tone that was both mocking and hateful.

“What can I say; I could barely resist your sexuality before, now that you look like this it’s virtually impossible.” Lucius pulled his wand free and pointed it at the door smiling when Severus’ eyes narrowed at the sound of it locking.
Before Snape could say anything he found himself lying on his back on the bed with Lucius between his legs. The other man’s hands were all over Snape’s body in a matter of seconds pushing his robes up so he could reach the more intimate parts of his body. Severus struggled, trying to push Malfoy away as soon as he heard the shifting of robes.

“You’re so beautiful.” Lucius whispered thickly, trailing off into a mumbled spell as he touched his wand to Snape before discarding it. The dark wizard suddenly felt a certain part of him become slick and he hissed.

“Fuck you!” The blond man smiled at his words and thrust roughly inside of him, causing Snape to still and whimper.

“Such a filthy mouth.” Lucius said with another vicious jab. Snape gasped at the pain even as it faded into pleasure.

“Why can’t I deny you this?” Severus asked breathlessly.

“Because I’m the only one who can…oh so tight.. give you what you need.” Their relationship was strange and they hated each other most of the time, but their bodies belonged as one. They loved each other when they were connected like this and they both knew it.

Lucius was groaning softly as he pulled the other man’s legs around his waist for deeper penetration. He didn’t like to admit it often but he knew he could never get enough of Snape’s body. He was addicted to it like a heavy smoker was to nicotine, only he lacked the luxury of a patch or gum to dull his need. What if Voldemort discovered his relationship with Severus? What if he asked Lucius to do the unthinkable to prove his loyalty if Severus refused to join them? Could he really do it?

He hovered millimeters above Severus’ face so he could see every single expression that overtook those delicate features. He got the answer he was looking for when he changed the angle of his thrusts and Snape’s eyes glazed over and his lips parted.

“I don’t want to lose you.” Malfoy said suddenly breathless. The dark haired man turned affectionate eyes on him for a moment before they closed in pleasure and his nails dug into the soft skin on Lucius’ back.

“Oh shit.” Snape groaned arching into the other man’s touch as Lucius took his arousal in hand. They ended their coupling with the fiercest orgasms either man had experienced in a long while.

When both men were clean and dressed again Lucius surprised Snape by lying in bed with him and offering him soft caresses. Lucius had never held him so close before and it made Snape think that perhaps he really was going to die, that Voldemort really was going to kill him. Lucius leaned over him and they gazed into each others eyes for a long moment in silence, admitting without words their connection to one another.

TBC


NOTE: Hope you all are still enjoying the story. I will probably update again no later than the 16th which is this Friday. I fixed the line spacing problem some people appeared to be having and I anticipate that it has done the trick and made the story even more enjoyable. ^ . ^