Harry Potter - Series Fan Fiction ❯ Cape of Storms ❯ Chapter 12: Here in the Shadows ( Chapter 12 )

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Title: Cape of Storms
Author: DeityOfDeath
Archive: Yes please...
Pairings: Lucius/Harry Severus/Harry
Category: Drama, romance, slash
rating: NC-17/R
Spoilers: Most likely.
Warnings: Yaoi, Lemon, Drama SPOILERS!
Disclaimers: I never have nor will I ever own Harry Potter or its chars. They are property of JK Rowling and major companies.

Note from Author: Thank You for reading and supporting fan fiction! Enjoy and please review!

SPOILERS AHEAD! You have been warned!

Cape of Storms

Chapter 12: Here in the Shadows

The last student boarded the train and we all waved seeing them off. A few professors done with their packing had also boarded the train and as the Hogwarts Express blew its whistle and smoke billowed forth from the smoke stack it surged forward, slowly moving away from the platform. I watched until it looked like a tinker toy beyond the horizon and then I placed my arms over my stomach feeling the little one tumble around, bumping my arms as he or she did so.

It was time to face Severus as well as Lucius and I was betting I would find them at my quarters upon my return to the castle. I took my time, walking with a gait thanks to my new girth as I made my way through the castle gates and not too soon after through the large doorway passing the dining room and coming to the stairs. I watched them switch here and there before finally deciding to start walking up them, not wanting to risk a fall this late into my pregnancy.

I walked up two flights of stairs and made a right coming to my quarters as I did so. A painting of young man probably my age stood there brandishing a long sword in his right hand facing up and a short sword in his left facing down. He had hair that was curling and wispy stopping a little below his ears with sides that reminded me of chops from the American fifties and mustache matching the color of his hair. His eyes were a pale green that one could call lime. He smiled at me as I approached and brought his blades up in an X.

“Lord Potter, welcome back sir,” he said giving a half bow as the door swung open.

“Thank you Sir Keiran,” I replied giving him a nod and entering my quarters.

I found them empty which was a slight relief in itself; if Severus or Lucius had entered Sir Keiran would have let me know before I entered. As of late I had him keeping them to the hall.

I walked over to my trunk in the middle of my room and waved my wand causing all but two pairs of clothes to fold themselves and shrink before entering a specific drawer and closing it after. I waved my wand at a few books I was taking home with me and watched them fly into their compartment and strapping in. I looked around the room and found a few items belonging to Lucius and Severus. I stared at them for a moment before sighing and waving my wand causing them to fly over to the trunk and shrinking before going into yet another compartment.

I glanced at Hedwig's cage finding it empty and clean just like Cid's perch. I opened the window allowing the hot breeze to blow into the room and glanced out looking for a sign of either brightly colored wings or the pure white blur that was Hedwig. Finding neither I closed the window and undid my tie, removing it from my person before slipping off my shoes.

I undid the few buttons of my shirt, top and bottom until it felt like I wasn't being choked and that my belly was now exposed to the cool air and no longer hindered by the warm material. I closed my eyes and soon all was quiet, even the little one within.

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I awoke, finding a blanket over my midsection and a hand softly stroking my brow. I opened my eyes blinking a few times before Lucius' face became clear to me, his hair hanging over his shoulders, looking more white than silver as of late. When I had mentioned this a month ago I was blamed for it. Something about being bonded to me causing his silver to gray, I used to play with his hair and take the white pieces quoting how they came to be with those weeks antics. It has been a good two weeks since I've seen his hair and I suppose he would blame the over abundance of white on our argument and me if given the chance.

“Awake,” he asked as he removed his hand from my own hair.

I nodded and cleared my throat, “What time is it?”

“A little past seven, we figured you'd be exhausted after seeing your students off so we ordered from the kitchens and had them deliver it here.”

“We? You and Severus are speaking?”

“Of course, how else would we be having this conversation?”

“Oh, ha ha ha… Very nice, I hope you didn't quit your day job,” I replied as I sat up pushing the blanket off of my stomach and moving my legs over the edge of the bed so that they touched the floor, pinpricks and tickling sensations moving up and down my legs and thighs as my lower body awoke and blood flow returned at a normal pace.

I stood using the bed and bedside dresser and made my way past Lucius, buttoning the lower buttons on my dress shirt as I did so. I reached the door to my bedroom and opened it, coming out into my receiving room. There at my small dining table sat Severus looking more relaxed than I had ever seen him. I wondered whether it was thanks in part to the student's departure or the fact that he and Lucius had probably come to some agreement. It probably involved both and the idea he was no longer burdened only managed to ease my mind a bit. I was no betting man but I was betting that I would probably not like their compromise.

I sat down and had my chair pushed in with Lucius' help, before he took the seat to my left, Severus already at my right.

I took a deep breath and let it out slowly through my nose before looking down at the plate in front of me. It had already been covered in food awaiting my arrival. Who was I to disappoint, I was hungry and so was the little one who was currently stretching sideways, if his or her kicks were any indication. I dug in and had finished half of my plate before a sound was uttered.

“Have you talked to any of the Weasley's as of late,” asked Lucius.

I swallowed and replied, “I sent them an owl just the other day. Hermione and Ron have been kept busy but Mrs. Weasley said they are all fine and that she looks forward to visiting with us this summer.”

I tucked back into my food, intent on finishing it.

“And what of your other friends….the daughter of that wizarding newspaper you seem fond of….what was her name….Lovegood?”

I swallowed and took a deep gulp of my lemonade, “Luna is currently with her fiance' Neville Longbottom in the U.S. visiting their Herbology center. Apparently wizarding herbology might just have the cure for one or two types of cancer. I couldn't get much else out of his letter; it became an essay on rare American plants.”

“What of the twins, George and Fred,” asked Severus.

“Busy as usual, seems business and new inventions have helped them expand. They're training new employees so that they can start new shops across the globe.”

I finished my plate and leaned back against my chair, “And before you even ask, Remus seems to have taken to a certain pink haired Auror and the two have been busy dating and have plans this summer. What are you two up to? Why are you suddenly so curious about everyone?”

Both were terribly good at feigning ignorance and innocence, especially Lucius who seemed to easily slip into a mask of haughty superiority while Severus just looked uncaring.

“Can we not inquire about those in your life without you getting suspicious?”

I blinked and gaped at him and blinked again before closing my open mouth and took a deep breath. I wasn't even going to bother arguing tonight. Carrying around six going on seven months of baby weight was tiring in itself without all of the unneeded stress of my life.

“Well then….I'm going to bed. I have to finish cleaning my classroom tomorrow and I'm pretty sure you two have things to do.”

I pushed my chair back and stood using the table's edge. I felt an arm on my shoulder, halting my movement.

“Harry, I just woke you but half an hour ago, you can't be tired already,” said Lucius.

“You carry a baby and see just how energetic and awake you feel,” I muttered.

“We…that is….there is something else we hoped to discuss tonight,” muttered Severus.

I sighed, I really didn't have a good feeling about where this conversation would be headed but I nodded anyway.

“Can we have this `conversation' on the couch, I'd prefer to be comfortable even if the conversation isn't.”

Severus nodded and Lucius wrapped his arm around my waist rubbing my back soothingly as he basically led me to the couch.

I sat at the far end and turned so that I could prop my feet up, level to my lower body. I watched as Severus nodded to Lucius before taking the seat by my sock covered feet, pulling them onto his lap. I sighed happily as his skilled fingers worked my swollen and knot filled toes and arch causing me to take me small mewling sounds of comfort.

“We came to a compromise with our summer plans,” said Lucius diplomatically.

It went quiet and I realized they were waiting for me to give some sort of indication that I wanted or wouldn't mind having them continue.

“Let's hear it,” I said as I relaxed more thanks to Severus' foot massage.

“I was thinking that we could stay at the Malfoy estates for the rest of June and before your birthday we could head to your beach front property and we could all enjoy a nice quiet vacation.”

That caught my attention, “You mean you're actually taking off from work, to be with us?”

“You make it sound as though I am a workaholic,” said Lucius rather put-off.

“I think that would be a given. You both are. I'm not saying that I love either of you less because of it…just that you two are most definitely slaves to your jobs and I understand but the fact that either of you can pull yourselves from work for longer than a week downright floors me.”

“Well we plan to do just that. No potions and no ministry of magic. No floo, no cauldrons, no firecalls from anyone other than those you desire to get through,” said Severus.

I felt myself grin, “I think I can deal with that.”

“And before the little one is due and classes start again we head back to Hogwarts where you can have Poppy tend you just in time for the little ones birth.”

I sighed happily, “I'm going to hold you two to this. If either of you backs down on this `compromise' you will have to abstain from sex for a good long while, and you both no that as of late I have not been in the most forgiving moods.”

“Yes, love; and we are well aware of your moods as of late,” said Lucius.

I sighed happily ignoring the jibe for what it was and felt a second set of hands on my shoulders before I was lifted in two sets of arms and carried into the bedroom. I was in for a night of pleasure if their grins were any indication.

To Be Continued….

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