Magical Lineage

Draco had been awake for about ten minutes now. Just watching Theo sleep. He watched the peaceful look on the man’s face and wished he could always be this serene. Reflecting on how hard it had been to calm him down and get him to focus on something other than Granger’s sudden change in availability. Theo was normally so strong, confident, and even dominant. It took so long for him to help the wizard break through his insecurities, so to see his self-loathing and self-criticism emerge again, upset him to no end.

Lucious may have been a bastard after the Dark Lord’s return, and he hurt his wife and son physically, emotionally, verbally and magically. But that was not how it was growing up. Yes, he was strict and formal but that was expected of purebloods. Yet it was nothing to what Theo had gone through.

He reached over and brushed a strand of dark hair off of the sleeping man’s face. He really was so handsome. Remembering some of the wounds inflicted upon him, even when he was a small child. The mistreatment only worsened when Theo got older. He bore the physical and the emotional scars of Theon Nott. Draco and Narcissa tried to always show him how important he was to them.

Granger had no idea what her sudden unavailability would do to the wizard. She didn’t know anything about his past. Theo kept to himself at Hogwarts. Draco decided to make it a point to inform her of Theo’s history. Not all of it and not in detail. That wasn’t his place. Theo would have to decide when and how much of his life he wanted to share with her.

Coming out of his daydream he saw blue eyes staring at him. “Good morning. How did you sleep?” he asked.

“Fine. What time is it?” he asked as he rubbed his eyes.

Wandlessly he cast a quick tempus charm and said, “Quarter after six.”

“Have you been up long?”

“No. Only about ten minutes or so.” Draco leaned over and kissed him. Theo smiled up at him. Then he noticed the small crease between his eyes. “What is it love?”

“Do you think we should try to reach out to her or wait for her to contact us?”

Draco smiled, trying to ease the worry that was creeping into the other man’s eyes. “I think it would be fine if we sent an owl to her asking how her weekend was and maybe invite her to dinner tonight.”

It worked. He looked a little relieved. “Dray, I know we all feel static and our magic feels different when the three of us are together. What do you suppose that means?”

“I’m not sure. I just know that it feels ‘right’ when we are all together. It feels right when you and I are together but it feels…”

“Complete” Theo finished.

“Exactly.’ Draco smiled. “I was going to do some research on what could be the cause. Also, maybe Mum will have some ideas.”

Theo smiled, “You know if we pose the question to Granger, she will either have an answer, an idea or start some sort of research project.”

Draco snickered. “You're not wrong, she is kind of like a lion with a zebra carcass. Once she gets started there's no stopping her.”

They decided to get up and have some breakfast, then send an owl to her work. Draco and Theo had decided after the war to combine their two companies, Malfoy Enterprises and Nott Industries. Draco’s company was more diversified, he had investments in both wizarding and muggle businesses. Theo was not as skilled in the art of finance and management, he trusted Draco’s judgement and skill to handle both their fortunes.

Theo’s interests were in potions. He enjoyed brewing, modifying, and creating new potions. During the manor remodel, Draco had the dungeons, in the lower level of the manor, converted to a full potions lab. That was where Theo loved to spend his days. So after breakfast, Draco went to his study and Theo went down to the lab.

One of the things they had found out about Granger when they had spent the lazy day by the lake was, even though she received good marks in potions and charms her passions were research, history, arithmancy and ruins.

Draco came into the lab around 1:00. “Hey, would you like to grab some lunch. I have about an hour, then the rest of my day is one meeting after the other until 8:00.”

“Wow, I didn’t realize it was that late. Yes. Let me just finish this next step, then it can simmer for two hours.”

Draco watched him stir the contents of the cauldron clockwise fifteen times then counterclockwise twelve times. “Theo why are you making a contraceptive potion?”

“It’s not for Granger, it is a daily potion for us. This will keep for three months. If during that time she wants to start ‘trying’ to get pregnant, whichever one of us is not actively trying to get her pregnant will take the potion. Then we would switch.”

“That is actually a great idea. I had not thought about how we would coordinate the actual timing of everything.”

Theo said, “Speaking of the witch, have we heard from her? Any response to the owl?”

“No. I know a few things were delivered but I was tied up and couldn’t get to them. Come let’s eat then I will go deal with those damn goblins about the muggle sports team I just purchased for you.”

“A sports team. Is it a fun sport or something boring like golf?” He laughed. “Oh before I forget, I know tomorrow is your birthday and we planned on going to that little restaurant you love in Paris this weekend but I realized that Granger has no idea that we are celebrating or that we had planned on being in Paris this coming weekend.”

“Merlin’s balls I completely forgot. Well we can cancel this weekend and go another time. As far as it being my birthday, she doesn’t need to know. If we could get the witch over here I would be happy with a regular dinner and some serious snogging.”

Narcissa entered the dining room. “Good afternoon. I finally escaped Percephany Greengrass. We had a meeting this morning at 9:00 about the new wing being put onto St. Mungo’s, and she has been here ever since.”

Draco asked, “That’s Daphne and Astoria’s aunt on her father’s side?”

“Yes Darling. Evidently she is their father’s little sister. That woman is awful. She was rude to Mopsy and insulted Tipsy. She didn’t have anything nice to say about anything regarding the remodel of the house. By the end of the meeting I thought I was going to need to either obliviate the woman, or I would have had to post bail for our house elves. She did insult the flowers in the arrangements, so I guess that counts as insulting Hippy and Jack.”

Theo asked, ‘Why were you meeting with her? She sounds terrible.”

Narcissa said, “She is assisting me in one of the hospital fundraisers. After dealing with her, I may need a long rest in the Janus Thickey wing when we are done. Please note, ‘No visitors except family”.

The boys both laughed. Narcissa was in rare form, which made Darco both happy and apprehensive. It usually meant within the next few days she would have an episode, either nerve tremors or extreme nausea which meant she would not be eating. Well he didn’t want to ruin her mood so he pushed his worries into a little box and will deal with them later.

A little Ministry owl tapped on the window, Theo rushed to open it. He retrieved the note and the bird flew off without waiting for a treat. Draco watched as he opened the letter and saw his face fall. “Well, is she able to join us for dinner tonight?”

He put the note on the table, Draco picked it up and read aloud.

D & T

Thank you for the lovely invitation to dinner. I regret that I will be unable to join you. I returned home very late last night and will be working late tonight. Then I will have to stop at the market to pick up food since I was unable to restock Saturday. You are both welcome to join me tomorrow night for dinner at my house, at 6:30. I understand if you have plans. Due to prior commitments, I will be unable to get together until Friday night. Please let me know. No worries if you can’t.

Yours, H

P.S. I hope you can join me. I have missed you both very much. No pressure.

Narcissa smiled and said, “Well there you go. She has obviously been very busy and would like to see you tomorrow. What a lovely birthday gift. You will be able to see her and have dinner and catch up.”

“But I had planned on dinner here at the manor with you and Theo. I had hoped she would join us.”

“Draco, the witch is busy the rest of the week, we can have dinner and celebrate Wednesday.” His mother responded. “Besides, maybe she has a birthday gift for you.”

“Mother, I’m not twelve anymore, I don’t need gifts. I’m sure she has no idea it is my birthday. I would just be thrilled if we are able to spend some time with her. It’s been a long week, I know I’ll feel better after I see her. We both will.”

Theo spoke quietly, “Mum, Dray and I were talking, we’ve noticed that when we are around Granger, and we are engaged physically, there seems to be a static charge in the air and our magic feels different. Do you know why?”

Her smile just about lit up the room, “I have my suspicions, but I will keep my theories to myself a little while longer. Suffice it to say, you should not worry about these anomalies. Send a response to the witch, let her know you will both join her for dinner.”

Theo grabbed a quill and parchment and wrote back.

H

Draco and I would love to join you for dinner. Hope your trip was successful. We missed you too and can’t wait to see you..

Yours, T & D

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Tuesday morning Draco woke up to Theo’s warm mouth around his cock. He looked down at the wizard and smiled. Oh he knew what to do with his tongue. He licked up and down. Then sucked hard at the tip, while his hand moved, stroking a slow rhythm. Using his tongue, he licked down Draco’s steel hard shaft until he reached his balls and then began to suck them. Draco ran his fingers through Theo’s hair, both men were moaning. He then guided the man’s mouth back to the tip of his cock, letting him know what he wanted. Once Theo resumed its oral worship, Draco held his head still and began thrusting up, deep into his mouth. His pace picked up and he informed him through gritted teeth, “I’m going to come.” Theo hummed his understanding. With two more deep thrusts he felt his release explode, locking every muscle. He felt Theo’s throat tighten around the tip of his cock as it pressed deeper with each swallow. Both wizards moaned loudly. One from the pleasure of release and the other with the satisfaction of causing the release.

Theo crawled up to kiss Draco, allowing the sated wizard to taste what was left in his mouth. “Good morning Love. Happy Birthday”

“It seems to be starting out very happy indeed.” he smiled. The next hour was spent with much kissing and touching and finally Draco on his hands and knees enjoying a very hard birthday fuck from Theo. Eventually they bathed and dressed and headed down to breakfast to start their day.

“I have a potion that is in a critical stage. I will be in the lab all day. It is a variation of draught of peace. If this is as successful as I hope, I’ll need to patent it and it can be given to the hospitals. What time will you be done with work today? “

Draco took a bite of melon and said, “I’m only working a half day. Since we are going to Granger’s I wanted to spend some time with Mum.”

“I know she would love that. She has been writing things in that journal that Granger gave her. So I know that your turning 21 has affected her, even though she’ll argue that it has not.”

“I’ll meet you at the floo in my study at 6:25.” and with that, Draco stood, kissed Theo’s soft lips, then left the dining room. He had an important floo call that absolutely needed to be addressed.
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Narcissa was sitting, reading a book on the back patio when Draco leaned down and kissed her cheek. Surprising her.

“Happy Birthday my Dragon. I can’t believe you are 21.” She pulled him down for a hug. He knelt on one knee and melted into his mother’s embrace. He felt how small her arms had gotten, how frail she had become. Yet her hold was firm. She put her cheek on his shoulder and sighed.

When Draco pulled away, he saw a tear in her eye. “Mother?”

“Oh my sweet boy, it’s nothing. I am just remembering a day 21 years ago, when the mediwitch put you in my arms and I couldn’t believe that you were mine. I vowed to always protect you. For so long I was scared that you would be taken from me. I thought you had been, when that mark was put on your arm, I wanted to die. I’d wished that I had been strong enough to kill the maniac living in my home. I saw how you suffered because of choices your father made that I was not strong enough to fight. I am so sorry for not taking you and running away. I really thought he would have put us first.”

“Mum, stop please. You have no need to apologies. Father did what he wanted, no one could contradict him. No one could escape his grasp. I did what I had to do to help save you. I am the one who is sorry. I didn’t do enough to save you from father or that evil lunatic he brought into our home. He allowed his lord to torture you to punish me. Let’s not dwell on either of them. We are both here and they are gone, forever.” He held her close and felt her relax.

“I thought we could spend a few hours together, enjoy a nice lunch and reminisce about some of our favorite memories. No more talk about three years that are done and need to be forgotten. I asked Tipsy to make us that fruited salad you like and some finger sandwiches.”

Laughing she said, “Darling you are so wonderfully thoughtful. So what shall we talk about?”

“Whatever you would like.” He sat across from her. Tipsy popped in and laid their lunch on the tea table between them. Draco thanked her and she popped out. He transfigured the table to a height more appropriate to dine.

“Well, I noticed Theo has been in better spirits since hearing from Miss Granger. You also seem to be a little happier.”

“I don’t know what it is about her. As we said earlier, we both have felt something between us. Not just the static energy or the magical compatibility. Don’t misunderstand, you know how I feel about Theo. You were the one that noticed it before we even did. I know I love him. I know he loves me. But when Granger is around we realize that we feel complete.”

“I am so happy for you and Theo. You know I love both of you. I feel Miss Granger may fit nicely with you both.” Then in true Slytherine fashion, “Are you both sexually compatible with her?”

Being a Slytherine himself and having always been able to speak to her about anything, “There are some challenges in that area. Of course Theo and I are both sexually attracted to her. We both desire her. She seems to be attracted to us.”

“Then I’m not sure where the challenge is.” She noted.

“She is a virgin.” He said.

Draco Malfoy can’t remember a time when his mother was truly thrown by a topic. It was the briefest of pauses and then she was focused again. “Well I would have never guessed that. I thought she was with the youngest Weasley boy.”

“No.”

“What about the large dragon taming Weasley, you said showed up here?”

“No.”

“Not even that Quidditch star from the tournament?”

“No.”

“Well. I’m not sure. Are you sure she likes wizards?”

“Yes.”

“Oh. What about Potter. Didn't she live in a tent with him for a year. They never…?”

“No. We asked her about all of these and even a couple more from school. Apparently she was the only student that wasn’t having sex at Hogwarts.” Draco said.

Narcissa sat back and took a bite of a small cucumber sandwich. “I guess that is a good thing. She was very focused on her studies.”

“Yes. Well while I appreciate her intellect, it seems we will be taking our physical relationship slowly. This may kill Theo and I. I have never been more attracted to a witch in my life. Theo feels the same way.”

“Well just remember to be patient, gentle and understanding. If you like, if she has any questions she is more than welcome to come to me. I understand she has no relationship with her mother.”

“If I feel she needs a woman's assistance I will let her know that you offered.”

Just then Tipsy popped back and was carrying a covered dish. She placed it on the table in front of Draco. “Happy Birthday Master Draco.”

He uncovered the dish and saw that the elf had baked him an apple strudel. He smiled at the little elf, “Thank you Tipsy.” Then she was gone.

After their lunch Draco and his mother walked arm in arm down to the barn. She loved horses. Seeing her with them reminded him of how excited Granger had been to see them. Then on the way back she wanted to stop and see her peacocks. They were always on their best behavior when she was around.

He walked her to her rooms. She had some correspondence to attend to and then she was going to take a nap. Before they parted she gave him a present. He knew from the shape and feel that it was a book. His mother was a true lover of the written word. She had given him many books over the years. Each one had a special meaning to her or him.

He unwrapped it and was struck speechless, When he finally found his voice, “Mother, where did you find this. I forgot all about it. I thought father had destroyed it when he destroyed everything that he considered childish.” Draco held in his hands, his favorite childhood book. His mother had read him stories out of it every night. It was about a wizard, Edwin Wildman, who travelled the lands rescuing and helping animals. His special power was he could talk to any and all animals.

When Draco was eleven he made the mistake of telling his father that he wanted to be a magizoologist like Edwin Wildman. His father laughed and told him to get his head out of the clouds. He was meant for more important things. His first year at Hogwarts, Draco returned for Christmas Hols every toy, book and game had been removed from his room. When he asked his father about it, Lucious said, “Time to grow up boy. I burned it all. Now you can focus on your studies and your future responsibilities.” Mother had told him later that he was not pleased to hear that a muggle born witch was besting his son, in their shared classes.

Draco hugged his mother and thanked her for the book. She said, “Now you have something to share with your son or daughter. But first we must get your witch some experience. Tell Miss Granger I say ‘Hello.’ Have fun tonight.” She kissed him and he left to get ready for his dinner.
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Hermione once again left work early. She didn’t care that her supervisor was surprised that she was using her vacation time. It was hers to use. As long as her work was done, what did it matter to them. She didn’t owe anyone an explanation.

She left early and stopped at Damocles' shop, even though she had been there the morning before with her research and then again that night to assist with handing out the wolfsbane. Friday was the full moon so all the werewolves on the potion had to drink it every night for five nights leading up to the full moon. Then they would be warded into the sanctuary or in the case of the students Hogwarts the shack.

Dam had floo called her that morning, before work. He had looked at her research and her muggle medicine, To her sheer delight, he informed her, “I think you may be on to something. We may be able to create a potion that will work on patience with varying degrees of damage. I know the potion we made for you works, but some of the wizards and witches have severe damage. I think we can come up with a potion that combines newer muggle and magical medicines.”

“Oh Dam that would be wonderful. Think of all the people we could help. There is one wizard I would like to inform and if I know him he will want to be involved. Would you have a problem with that?”

“No. You know I always look forward to collaborating with other potioniers. Who is it?”

“Theodor Nott. He was in school with me. He is very talented, and I know he will jump at the chance to be involved.” she said.

“I have heard of him. He’s come up with some modified potions that have been used to help at the hospitals. His father was at Hogwarts when I was. He was a few years older than me. I can’t say I liked the man very much. Wasn’t a surprise when he became a Death Eater. Not sorry that he received the Dementor’s Kiss.”

Anger edging her voice, “Well I can tell you it was no loss and I know that Theo feels the same. I will talk to him and have him contact you. Thank you Dam. Thank you so much.”

Now she had to get home and prepare for her wizards. She truly missed them. While she was at Hogwarts she explained to Fred that she felt Theo and Draco were connected to her by magic in some way. That would be her next research subject, Magical Connections.

On the way home she picked up the takeaway that she wanted to surprise them with. It was all muggle food that she knew they had never had. She had discovered an American pizza place and they had the tastiest things. Plus more beer for Theo and she made lemonade with honey for Draco.

After she showered, she found her Gryffindor courage and put on her special lingerie. Then she put on a wrap dress. And waited by the floo.
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Theo came into the study at 6:20 he went straight for the bar and poured them each a firewhiskey. “Liquid courage. My nerves have been on edge all day.”

Draco knew what the wizard meant. He was nervous to see the witch after a week apart. Draco downed his drink. Then gave Theo a quick kiss and headed to the fireplace.

They stepped through the floo and into her sitting room. Their fears were dispelled the moment they saw her. Before either wizard could say anything she threw her arms around them, stating, “Oh my goodness, I can’t believe how much I missed you both.”

She found herself wrapped in two sets of arms being touched and feverishly kissed. The witch was getting light headed at the lack of oxygen to her brain. Finally they calmed down and she was able to think. “Hello.”

Both men smiled at her and said, “Hello.” in unison.

She reached for Draco’s face and kissed him gently and said, “Happy Birthday.”

He truly looked shocked. “How did you know?”

“You silly wizard did you really think I wouldn’t know your birthday. Even if I had not remembered it from our schooldays, I would have looked it up the minute we agreed to our group. Theo I know yours is November 15th. I remember watching the Slytherin table celebrate your birthdays. I would watch Pansy or Daphne kiss and hug you and then sit on your lap claiming you as their property. I was always a little sad, and honestly a little jealous, I knew those witches were doing things with you that I could only dream about.”

Theo found his voice, “Oh Granger, that was one hell of a confession. What did you do when you thought about what the girls were doing?”

“Do you really want to know? It's naughty.”

Draco said, “You telling us something naughty would make my birthday better than any day ever.”

“Well maybe I’ll tell you later. I have a plan right now.” She turned to the tea table and there were two presents. One was addressed to Draco and one to Theo.

Theo spoke up, “Love, as you just pointed out, it’s not my birthday.”

“I know, but I couldn’t resist. Please open them, then we can eat.”

Draco opened the package and was dumbfounded. “What is this?” Theo had opened his package and had the same lost expression on his face.

“Those are lounge pants and muggle t-shirts. I would like you both to put them on and then we can eat.”

Draco’s brow creased and he said, “Granger, I don’t know about this. I’m not sure I will be comfortable in these.” Theo nodded his agreement.

“Just trust me, please.”

Shit the witch was biting her lip, how could he say no. “Alright.”

She squealed with delight. Grabbing her wand, she walked to the floo and locked it. Then said, “You can change in here while I get us some drinks.

Hermione had been nervous about the gift she had gotten Draco. But after seeing him in muggle jeans, she had to see him in this. Upon returning with the drinks, she stumbled and said, “Oh. Holy. Shit. Look at you two.” Thankfully Theo quickly cast and caught the drinks before they hit the ground.

It took her a moment to recover. Draco stood there clad in a tight black muggle t-shirt and dark grey joggers, riding extremely low on his hips. With his blond hair looking soft and mussed he was a vision. Looking at Theo in a tight white t-shirt and black joggers, also riding very low on his hips. His dark hair was longer and flipped to one side. Hermione needed to breathe, she realized she had inhaled at the sight of them but had not exhaled for quite some time. Something was happening, she could literally feel herself getting wet. Good Godrich she wanted to touch them both.

Draco smiled and said, ‘Well Granger, what do you think? Theo likes how I look. I like how he looks. Do you like how we look?”

Remembering one of her conversations with Fred this past weekend,

‘Hermione if you want these two wizards. Then let them know. From what you’ve told me, they seem to want you. If your suspicion is right, and they are together as a couple, it sounds as if they want to include you.”

So once again found her courage and she asked for what she wanted, “I need one or both of you to please touch me or kiss me or hold me.”

Before she could take another breath, they were beside her. Draco to her right, lifting her jaw to meet his lips, Theo to her left moving her hair to the side and kissing her pulse point.

As Draco kissed her, his tongue caressed hers, he tasted the sweet taste of peaches and honey that was totally her. Her lips were so soft, he felt he could drown in her taste and smell. She mewled into his mouth and he felt a fire light in him, he could not get close enough.

Theo felt something happen to him, he could sense the need between the two and was overwhelmed with the desire to touch and taste the witch. He licked, sucked and bit her neck. Knowing that he would leave a mark only fueled his desire. He wanted to show the world that she belonged to them. No question that she had chosen them.

Hermione was reveling in the taste of mint and the smell of parchment and rain when suddenly she was turned and was now tasting sweet toffee and smelled cloves and cedar wood. Theo was now claiming her mouth. His kisses were more demanding, he bit and sucked on her lip and his tongue dominated her mouth. Draco kissed her shoulder and pulled her dress aside, exposing her collar bone and the strap of her bra.

Theo realized the only thing keeping the witch upright between was them. She had melted into them. Their hands firmly caressing her body and her arms wrapped around them, one around Draco’s neck and the other he felt just above his hips.

Hermione caught her breath and slightly pulled away from both men. She felt an ache below her waist. She wanted to be touched so badly, she wanted to push and grind against something. Feeling their hard rods in the loose joggers that bracketed her body made her even more aware of the ache. Oh Merlin her inner lion was roaring. It was roaring so loud she couldn’t focus on reasons not to move this to the bedroom. She was not a virgin because of a moral choice or her principles. It really was because of opportunity. And the opportunity has been recently presenting itself more often.

With both wizards looking at her, she said, “Would you like to go up to my room? We would be more comfortable.”

Theo looked to Draco who said, “Only if that’s something you would like to do. I promise you, neither of us would say no to that scenario.”

She found her voice and said, “I would really like to move to the bedroom. I know I promised you both dinner but I…”

“Fuck food. I would much rather feast on you.” Theo said. He was always more confident, even dominant when it came to sex. Add to it this beautiful little witch wanted them.

Draco shot him a warning look. He didn’t want the witch to make a decision and then regret it. He didn’t want her pride to force her into something that she may not know how to stop. “Sweetheart, we will do whatever you are comfortable with. If we go upstairs and you want things to progress great, if you want things to slow down or stop altogether just say the word. Whatever you want, you are in charge.”

She grabbed her wand and turned, As she walked toward the steps she mutter something and flicked her wand toward the kitchen. Then she said something else and they heard the locks on the doors click into place. She looked at them over her shoulder and said, “Well, then follow me.”