Something Special About Harry

Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoat Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.

Thanks to Keikokin for asking me to write this pairing for her in this situation. Thanks to Tivogirl for the wonderful Beta work and putting up with my ramblings!

Chapter 7

Harry eased back between Lucius’ legs, both stretching out toward the warmth of the fire. “Lucius, what is it?” Lucius removed the towel wrapped around Harry’s head and carefully laid it to the side. He picked up the book, stroking it with deference and love. “Harry this is the book Severus got out for us. I want you to start at the very beginning. We’ve told you about your parents. This is the book your father started for you and entrusted it to Severus and me to continue gathering the information you would need. We’ve gathered everything we could find on every continent. We’ve worked on it since your parents died that night. Severus and I dearly regret not being able to take you so you would have had a wizard’s childhood. Just know you were wanted, but we tried to protect you and didn’t do too good a job and we regret what they did to you. In a strange way we think it made you a better person and stronger wizard, but I would not advocate it ever being done to any wizard or witch child. Start reading it my love while I start brushing your hair dry. Both will take a while.”

Harry held the book and looked it, unsure if he wanted to open it or not. According to Lucius, it had his past, present and clues to his future. Was this his Pandora’s Box? Well, he was a Gryffindor, so he took a deep breath and opened just the cover. ON the front sheet he found a letter addressed to him. He began reading:

To my Dearest Son, Harry James Potter

Harry, my son,

What I would give to be with you physically today. If you are reading this it’s because your mother and I have began another adventure on another plane. Be assured, we are watching over you as much as possible.

By now I as sure you have satisfied the prophecy about you. I am also sure you have figured out that Severus Snape and Lucius Malfoy can be trusted. Your mum and I trusted them before Tom Riddle came and we still maintained that trust. Trust them, Harry, they won’t lead you wrong. I also hope that you and Lucius son, Draco, will be friends. I can still see the two of you lying together in the crib when Lucius and Draco would visit. Lucius couldn’t take his eyes off of you. I’ll explain that later, Now, onwards.

I am guessing that Severus and Lucius have fulfilled their promises to me, to complete this book and will help you through the coming months, while you learn about our family and especially yourself.

It’s time for the family secrets to come to you. By now, I am surmising, you are feeling lost and confused, sensing something is going on within you. I also hope you have gone to Severus with this first. Albus, gods bless him, will leave it up to you to figure out on your own while spouting something like, “All in good time, Harry, All in good time.”

Harry stopped reading for a minute, staring at the writing and what he had read so far. He felt Lucius running a brush through his hair and leaned back closer. Lucius leaned over and kissed Harry’s neck, stopping the brushing to hold him for a minute. “Are you alright Harry?” Harry nodded. “My father tells me to trust you and Severus, that you were friends. I’m glad to know that considering what’s happening.” He chuckled, bent his head back to reading and Lucius picked up the brush again and continued.

“The time is good Harry and you need to know. In our family, the Potter males carry the Veela gene. You my son are part Veela. You will find many changes going on with your thinking, your body and your emotions. It was my job to tell you what I know about these changes. I took the chance and wrote them, because you never know what fate has planned. I will tell you what I do know from experience and will leave you hints to work on. I can’t take all the fun out of learning about yourself. Just remember, my son, I was still experiencing these changes when you were a baby so we still don’t know how many I would have experienced. I would tell you to keep a journal on yourself; it’s always good for reflections later.

Let’s start on some of the physical changes. Your beautiful raven hair – it’s a Potter trait by the way – its been unruly so far in your life, but it will be changing. Depending on our recessive gene (get Severus to explain that if you don’t know the expression), your hair color may change to reddish-brown or may stay black. It will no longer be unruly but wavy or curly even. The biggest adjustment will be to the length. Veela’s usually have hair to their feet, but there are ways around that. Mine would reach to the back of my knees in two days. We could cut it and it would be right back. Your mother, gods love her, worked with Lucius and they developed a spell I’ve put in here for you. After your hair has been grown out for two weeks, the spell will work to shorten your hair to the length you want. Until then, you’d be wasting your magic and energy to shorten it. Talk with Lucius, he can help you with the hair, his is magnificent.

Your eyes, those lovely emerald eyes will become brighter and those eyebrows – well let’s just say, they are going to arch upwards. I mean a severe arch, but it will look good on you.

The biggest change your body will make will be the Veela wings. If they appear, it will only be during the extreme anger or lust. They will be strong enough to lift you. Let your body take control if you are in danger, it will take care of you. The wings will have scales on the tips that will be extremely sharp and will be able to cut just about everything except you or your loved one. Your body will know who’s who. The wings will also be powerful enough to knock people over with the backlash as well as physically. As for the lustful times, lets just say it makes an interesting enclosure. You’ll figure it out, I’m sure.

I forgot another important physical change, your strength. It will be phenomenal but it can still be limited. It’s based on your emotions.

One more thing I need to slide in here, your mate will be the only one able to calm you down when your anger is flaring and it will usually be done with a combination of touch and voice. If your mate isn’t near, you will rampage until your anger is abated and that’s not a pretty site.

I’m combining this next part with the emotional and physical changes. When you take a lover, it will actually be your lifemate. It won’t matter to earthly customs, your souls will be joined and bonded with your mate for life and into death. I’ll tell you more about that later.

Your emotions are in turmoil right now.”

Harry stopped, closed his eyes and thought “Dad you have no idea.” He opened his eyes again and read on.

“Your enhanced senses of smell and urgency will lead you to find your mate. When you find that person, it could be male or female, you will have the urge to mate. Until you are bonded you will be willing to do anything to coerce them into it. You may actually have to work to convince them. Now for something that you should know I’ve observed in your young life. A Veela can exude an attraction pheromone, to pull someone to them. You, my son, started early. I could detect them from you when you and Draco were in the crib. I’ve held Draco as a baby and I know he is not your mate, but someone close to him. If I had to guess to prepare you, I would have to say it is Lucius who will be your mate. Don’t worry about the age difference. You two will complete each other, the public will see this and accept it. Those that don’t won’t associate with you and you will be better off. Lucius is a good man son. If it’s him, you have my blessings.

I also need to warn you about these pheromones – they can pull anyone to you, but will be doubly effective on your mate. You will also be able to “track” your mate through smell, find him in any room full of people, or know when someone has touched him. This is something that you and Lucius will have to work out together.

If you are as lucky as I was, you will have the innate ability to dance. Be careful with this in public settings. Its more of a mating dance then anything else and if your mate sees it and is lulled in by your scents, it won’t matter where you are or who you are with. Passions will flare and your bones will get jumped. If you are too innocent and don’t know what that means, ask Lucius.

You are in for some incredible times. I’m almost envious. I think I’ll leave clues from here on out and let you discover things on your own and with Severus and Lucius. I would urge you to consider a combination of ceremonies. Have a handfasting or wedding, whichever you two are comfortable with, but do it soon. It won’t matter to your souls once you mate. I never considered it mating with your mother. We loved each other before my Veela side showed up, and even after. I only pray it will be the same with you and the lovemaking will be spectacular. I won’t lie to you, Lucius has experience but he will follow you unless you let him lead. I will tell you this so you will believe him. I knew Narcissa Malfoy before she married him and she was a bitch and never loved him nor he she. It was more apparent after Draco was born. Lucius loves that boy, accept him and things will be better with you two.

Ask Lucius about the laws and Veela marriages. There will be no problems.

I wish you and Lucius many love filled years. Don’t forget all couples have problems. You will feel the effects of the fighting straight through your soul. It will be up to you to make it right.

Never fear my son, the Potter line will not die out with you. Just enjoy yourselves, thank the gods and goddess for your blessings and be happy.

Someday, we will be together. Until then, fill your life with love and friends. Enjoy the little things life has to offer – the stars, the flowers, trees, your surroundings (this is one of the hints by the way) and the people in your life.

With all my unconditional love and missing you terribly,
Your father,

James Potter

Harry closed the book and held it to his chest. Lucius stopped brushing his hair and held him. “Harry love, I know it’s a lot to take in. Severus and I have read it so we know what’s there as well as adding to it for you. I believe your father was right about us. When we see Albus in a few hours, we will have him arrange the handfasting for sundown tomorrow, actually later today. Come on Harry, let’s get you settled in bed and let your mind try to process everything you’ve learned tonight.” Lucius stood and helped Harry up from the floor and led the mentally exhausted young man to his bedroom and spelled him into pajamas and tucked him into bed. As Lucius turned to leave to sleep on the couch, he heard Harry “Stay with me Lucius.” Lucius could only obey tonight.