Close Enough

Ch 65 Fun Indeed

After the show Harry and I decided it would probably be better to head back to the castle instead of going out to celebrate with the band, seeing as that type of draining experience wouldn’t be good on Harry a mere two days before NEWTs. The band was not content just watching him go, however were convinced after I told them that we were being bonded in a week and had things to take care of. That being a half truth, as we spent all of Sunday discussing the event with Blaise, Pansy, and Severus.

The whole week was exhausting. I spent all day reviewing and then testing and then reviewing for the tests for the next day. The closer the ceremony came the more obvious my anxiety about it became. I couldn’t help but feel like I needed to scream every time I played the scenario in my head and it came out the Harry wasn’t ready and I had to wait longer. It would if that’s what he needed I would wait, but I can hardly handle how I feel now, let alone how I will feel being wed to someone I am not able to have. It makes me wonder how ready he really is, I don’t want to push him, even if I know I can.

Harry seems to be holding it all together, even with the closeness of the ceremony and the fact that he is straining himself with his exams everyday. He sits beside the fire every night with books and notes surrounding him reviewing and making sure that he has every topic he needs covered on hand. I wonder in these moments of his intense concentration if he knows that he doesn’t need to work so hard, he will have no need for this once we are out of school. This thought makes me smile to myself and he happens to look up at me just then. The expression on his face is one of intense curiosity at the fact that I am just looking at him and smiling.

“How’s the reviewing going?” I ask, smirking to myself, ‘I just hope he doesn’t run himself down before the bonding.’ I think attempting to hold in a chortle. “You already know it all, why are you working so hard?”

“I want to do well, Draco. As I’m sure you do. I mean I will need this stuff for any career I might decide to go after.” He states clearly.

“Harry, you won’t need a career after our bonding. Combined we have more money than what our whole family could spend in the next 10 generations if they bought a new broom stick everyday.” I look at my mate slightly confusedly. ‘I wonder if he understands what I’m saying.’

“I don’t want to just live off my inheritance Draco. I want to do well on my own, not just spend my parents’ money.” He comments, riffling through his papers looking for something.

“But, Harry..” I pause, wondering what to say, “After the bonding, there will be other things to keep you occupied.” I smirk, “you know I require a large amount of attention.” He raises his pierced eyebrow at me and my smirk broadens, “I imagine it will be days before I even allow you out of bed for any length of time.” His face flushes and I slide down onto the floor next to him. “I don’t imagine you’ll want to leave either..” I chuckle as he flushes a further shade of pink. I smile at him while he fumbles with his study materials. “You know… you could always make your money as a song writer.” He looks at me slightly confusedly so I continue gently rubbing a slow circle on his back. “Something that isn’t strenuous, that is easily done in the comfort of ones home while being waited on hand and foot.”

“Draco, not all of us look to be pampered like you do.” He states with a sly smile. “Besides, why would I need to do it at home? I could get a studio if that is what I want to do.” His eyes light up, “One where I could be there while the artist records and everything.”

“Maybe because I want you to stay home with me.” I smile slyly, ‘finally a good lead in.’ I think to myself as I continue. “And I’m sure you’ll want to be at home with the children.” I wait patiently for this statement to sink in. Three. Two. One.

“What did you just say?” he asks quietly looking at me, eyes wide.

“I said that I’m sure you’ll want to be home with the children. Watch them grow up and what not.” He looks at me even more confusedly then before. Wrapping an arm firmly around his waist I beam at him as I explain, “Harry, my dear mate, once you and I become bonded we will be able to conceive a child.” I smile at the wonder in his eyes, “Part of the privileges of Creature blood and magic being combined.” The look on my mate’s face has not changed in the slightest, so I figure I have to get him to respond somehow. “You do what to have children with me, don’t you?” I ask, placing a mask of disappointment firmly on my face.

“Yes, of course I do.” He states without hesitation. “Are you crazy? Why would I not want to have your children?” he smiles at me and I know that I am caught in my game and smile back.

“Just making sure love.” I pull him close and place a gentle kiss on his slightly parted lips. He pushes the bond slightly and I feel a surge run through my body, quickly pulling back, “What was that?” I pant, looking down into mirth filled emerald eyes.

“My Creature knows we are to bond soon.” He smiles slightly. “Apparently you are more patient than a Succubus/Veela who isn’t getting any.” He chuckles at his own statement and finishes packing away his study materials.

“I’ll show you patience.” I growl huskily as I shift, quickly pushing myself on top of my mate and causing him to fall back onto the floor, securely pinned there. “Feeling playful are you?” I ask holding firmly onto Harry’s arms while using my legs and hips to keep him from getting leverage to get away. “You should know by now not to start things you don’t intend to finish.” I comment as I lean down and slowly lick his neck from his shoulder to just below his ear before whispering softly, “We will bond after the ceremony, won’t we? Just you and me…” I lick his neck again, relishing in the low rumbling purring moan that escapes his throat. “Our Creatures shall be satisfied?” I begin nibbling on his earlobe gently, “Will you allow me to give you what you need? What your body desires? Will you, my sweet mate, let me have you?” he gasps loudly as I bite his ear a little more forcefully before I pull away.

“Yes… yes….. oh gods yes…” he mumbles as he squirms underneath me, no longer attempting to get free, now merely searching for friction. I pull away from him completely and offer a hand to help him up after I stand.

“I’m glad. Now we should get to bed. Another full day of exams tomorrow.” He takes my hand and allows me to help him up the whole time muttering something that sounded distinctly like, ‘bloody cock tease. Oh he’ll get his.. yes he will.’ Then he walks away and goes into the bathroom closing the door forcefully.

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Even though we both were aware that there were only a few more days until our bonding ceremony and the subsequent ‘honeymoon’, it seemed that the event snuck up on us. It went from being a few days to a mere twelve hours in what seemed to be no time at all. That is how I find myself sitting with my two best friends feeling anxious and kind of nauseous.

“Draco…” Pansy’s voice draws me out of my thoughts. “Draco, you need to start getting ready. Finish your lunch.” I look a little startled at her then at my watch.

“OH MY GODS! You let me sit here for over two hours! What’s wrong with you?” she just smiles at me as I cram the rest of a roll in my mouth and scramble for the door.

“There is no hope for that boy.” I hear Blaise comment as I throw the door open and run toward my room to begin getting ready.

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After a long relaxing shower I make my way back to Harry’s and my room to finish getting ready. I dress, paying close attention to every single detail; even making sure to wear my hair pulled back with the black cord instead of the green because Harry like’s it better. I am standing in front of the mirror making sure everything is just right when Severus comes to see if I am ready.

“Draco, It’s nearly time.” The statement comes from the other side of the still closed door.

“Do come in. I don’t feel like talking to a door.” The door swings open. “how do I look?” I turn toward the now open door and look into the face of my smiling godfather.

“Like you are to be wed in less than an hour.” Severus grins. “You look perfect Draco.”

“How is Harry?” I ask, feeling slightly fidgety after not seeing my mate for the past 23 hours and 3 minutes 32 seconds. I look at my godfather expectantly, knowing by the smell of him that Severus was with my mate recently.

“He is fine. Nervous, but fine none-the-less.” Severus sweeps up behind me and straightens the shoulders of my robe slightly. “We must go now, everything is set.” I smile at him and we leave the room. I am thankful now for having him with me, I am less nervous now that I am not alone.

“Before I become swept up in today festivities I want to thank you for everything that you have done for me, as well as everything you have done for me and Harry and this bonding.” He looks at me and is ready to speak, but I cut him off before he can. “I just need you to know that I am happy I have family to be here today, and that I appreciate all you have done.” I smile up at him.

“You are welcome.” Severus states as he holds the door open to his chambers. “Floo into the study, I have informed Cord to keep Harry away from there so we are not surprised.” I nod, retrieve a pinch of powder and disappear in a whirl of emerald flames. I am alone in the office mere moments before Severus comes through the floo behind me.

“What do we do now?” I ask, feeling nervous again.

“I shall go discover the location of your mate, then I shall send someone to fetch you when I know it is all clear.” I nod once and begin pacing around the study. I run my fingers along all the books on the shelf mentally counting them as I pass, trying not to think about what is about to happen. Being a Vampire, having my mate and preparing to bond is stressful. I will receive my full inheritance once the bond is completed, once Harry and I consummate our bond I shall be a full fledged Vampire. Not only that but I shall be married, bound to someone for our lifetime.

The door behind me creaks open and I turn to find Dex entering the room, his features set and looking determined. I smirk inside, having known this was coming for a long time now; I am surprised it has taken until the day of the bonding.

“Draco.” Dex addresses me as soon as the door is shut.

“Dex. Thank you for coming. I am sure Harry appreciates you being here.” I reply as politely as I can.

“I would not miss this day for the world.” He says with a light in his eyes. “I need to speak with you.”

“Then by all means.” I motion toward one of the chairs by the fireplace, but he shakes his head and settles for leaning against the desk that is in the middle of the room.

“It will not take long.” He looks at me in an appraising sort of way, eyes narrowed, for a long moment before he speaks, “I want you to know that you are a very lucky man.”

“I know I am, Dex. Thank you.” I try to smile, but the look on his face gives me pause.

“But I also need you to know that if you ever, and I do mean ever, cause Harry any harm there will be no saving you, Vampire or not.” His voice is cold, and his eyes hard.

“You need not worry for the safety of my mate in any capacity, Dex. I was put on this earth to keep, protect, and love him. Just as he was me.” Stepping closer to my mates friend, “However, if I do ever manage to cause him harm, I consent to whatever you find acceptable.” I hold out my hand and Dex shakes it, now smiling.

“Good.” Our hands drop. “now I am to take you to the gardens to wait the beginning of the ceremony.” With that he opens the door and motions me ahead of him. “This should be an interesting day.”

“Why do you say that?” I ask, turning to him slightly.

“Never witnessed a Creature handfasting before have you?” Dex nearly giggles as I shake my head in the negative. “Oh this shall be fun indeed.”