Two days after moving into the house the four were eating dinner together when Harry interrupted the peaceful silence. "I nearly forgot, your gift arrived today."
Judging on the fact that he had focused his attention on them the two men glanced at each other in confusion. "Uh pup? What gift? I thought we told you that it is our job to buy for you ."
"But I didn't buy this one, I did however put in a request for it, so it is non-returnable."
"Cub…" Remus muttered with a warm smile forming on his face. "we really do appreciate it, but you know you don't have to get us any gifts. You have done enough for us already."
"Ah but that is the epiphany I had the other day. A Lord takes care of those who follow him does he not? I have begun making plans for all of my most loyal followers."
"That is incredibly kind of you Harry." The Lord Black chimed in, "Usually it is the other way around, but we are thankful nonetheless… is it a Veela harem?"
"Padfoot! Ignore him Harry…"
"Is that what you want Sirius? I am sure I could make arrangements for…"
"Ah hem…" Hedwig interrupted before Sirius could answer. "As much as I would love to have a group of scantily clad sex crazed females in the house with us…"
"Uh yeah right… maybe once you get a place of your own pup… so uh… what is it?" The former convict's expression had gone from apologetic to excited in a heartbeat earning a frown, followed by a smile, from his best friend.
"It is in the basement, I didn't want either of you to stumble upon it and ruin the surprise after all."
Sirius nodded, quickly shoveled the remaining food into his mouth, before standing and motioning for the boy to continue. The teen did, walking through the house with Hedwig at his side and the two Marauders following. The quartet ventured down into the dark basement until stopping at a door.
"Inside." the emerald-eyed boy gestured and allowed Sirius to practically charge through it. Within was a rather odd sight, a single chair was bolted to the middle of the room, with an individual tied to it, gagged, and covered in runes.
Both older men froze, before Sirius snarled in rage, "Peter."
"Quite, it appears as though there was a slight paperwork error and miscommunication at Azkaban and a rapist was given 'The Kiss' instead of being released on a technicality, so unfortunate when these things happen. I stumbled upon the man just as he was being released and, naturally, wanted to ensure that he was kept in good condition for your reunion."
Both men glared darkly at the, now beyond panicking, traitor.
"I do so hope you both enjoy your gift."
Turning the boy left with the amber-eyed girl, closing the door just as the two Wizards began to advance upon their former friend.
...
"It is a bit odd…" Harry muttered as he ran his fingers up and down his lover's spine, sending shivers through her body, "that we always seem to have the best sex after I do something evil."
She giggled happily, before placing a few gentle kisses on his chest, "I don't think letting them have their revenge was evil… in fact I think it was rather kind of you."
"Or perhaps I am finally starting to corrupt my innocent young Hedwig."
Her amber eyes met his emerald green ones, "You do know I am older than you correct?"
"Ah so it is your fault then, that I am so easily tainted and used by older women. You are to blame the entire time." The teen replied with a fake horror in his voice.
"Oh ha ha, yes I am the one who is responsible for you shagging so many older women…"
"Well as long as you admit it Hedwig…"
She rolled her eyes playfully, before settling back down onto his torso, "I am going to miss you…"
"I won't be gone long you know, Padfoot and Moony said they were only planning a week, maybe ten days."
"That will still be the longest time we have been apart…"
He nodded, "Absence makes the heart grow fonder…"
"So, I've heard… just try not to have too much fun and forget me… okay?
"If you do not want me to be with anyone…"
"No, I want you to enjoy yourself, I just… want to make sure I still have a place in your heart afterwards."
"You will always have that place. I sent a letter to Luna, she is ecstatic to spend time with you. Apparently, Ginny will be joining you as well."
"It will be nice to have just some girl time…" the female muttered sadly.
"Hedwig…"
She shook her head, "It is okay Harry, and do you know why?"
"No, but I hope you will tell me."
She rolled on top of him, straddling his waist. "Because right here, right now? This is what matters. The fact that you would choose me over a hundred nameless faces vying for your attention, the fact that I am the one living with you… that is what matters to me."
"And the vacation next year?"
She grinned, before reaching backwards to grasp him and then lifting her hips, "That too. Now less talking more thrusting, we have to make up for the time we will be apart."
...
"Hedwig!" The excitable blonde squealed as she practically hug-tackled the girl, following her hug of Harry. "We are going to have so much fun together! Ginny is going to come by and spend a few days with us too! I also owled Tonks and Hermione! Last year Hermione's parents weren't very nice to her, so I told her to stay with me this summer."
The boy-who-lived merely grinned as Hedwig sent a 'help me I don't know what to do' look at him. "Hedwig isn't used to doing 'girl' activities Luna, so take it a bit easy on her okay?"
The Ravenclaw nodded eagerly, "That's okay I'm not either, maybe Tonks can show us what girls do?"
"Just think about it pup…" Sirius whispered from behind the boy, "All five girls… in nothing but their underwear… having a pillow fight…"
"Oh, don't be silly Lord Padfoot." Luna replied with a huff as she interlaced her fingers with the owl-turned-human. "We wouldn't do such a thing."
"I know I know, just playing to the typical teenage boy fantasy."
"No, I mean we wouldn't be having a pillow fight in our knickers. Even I know that it is always done in the nude."
Sirius began to violently cough, earning a sympathetic back slap from Remus. Meanwhile Harry rolled his eyes.
"Don't worry my Lord, we will take pictures to send to you… and next time we will send you an invite."
The coughing was even louder, as the Black Lord struggled to catch his breath.
...
Lucius Malfoy raised a glass of liquor to his lips, before taking a sip. He had just received confirmation from a 'benefactor' that the Dark Lord would be rising again in the coming school year… and that apparently Harry Potter was the key to it. It was also a command for information on the teen, on how to lure him into a situation favorable for the dark, on his weaknesses.
If the Malfoy Lord went down that road, if he used what knowledge he had obtained…
He had known since the first rumors of his Lord's second coming that he would be put in this situation. No man could serve two masters, especially when they would undoubtedly be working against each other. The only question now was who to support?
Voldemort had legions of followers, experienced Wizards and Witches at his beck and call. He had far greater resources and Magical knowledge, had control over both private and government sectors, and was undoubtedly immortal.
Harry Potter on the other hand had defeated the man at least once, even if by luck. Then of course there was the issue in power . The boy was strong, unfathomably so. Was he greater than the Dark Lord in this regard? Lucius wasn't quite sure. He had never seen either at their peaks, which meant that it was anyone's guess at this point. The boy was also a genius, after all he had arranged for his own ascension to Minster within only a few months.
He had to choose carefully, whichever 'bet' he made was going to be 'all in' and if the dice did not roll in his favor…
The blonde shuddered to think what either would do to him or his family if he was supporting the one who lost.
Potter or Voldemort.
Voldemort or Potter.
Which would emerge victorious… and which would reward him, and his family, the greatest his participation.
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