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Sometimes the simplest things seem to be hardest to do

Theo woke up with a weight on his body. There was little to see in the darkness, so he did not understand what it was. Until Knott moved and felt his neck in the grip of sharp teeth. Having finally conjured a wandless Lumos, his eyes met bright green ones that were staring straight at him. Theo chuckled as he realized the position they were in. It turned out that the little nogitsune had grown up during the night and now he could press down Theo with his whole body so that he would not move. Along with the body, of course, the head also grew, and with it the mouth, which now calmly wraps around Knott's neck.

"Beautiful morning, isn't it?" Theo said with all the love in his eyes, looking at Harry. His free hand stroked the fox's fur, soft and gentle despite the growl the nogitsune was making.

Harry was taken aback by this. He was a little frightened by Theo's look in this situation. Almost no one will look at you lovingly when they threaten to kill you. But he got up quickly.

I demand a full magical bloody contract in which you promise not to harm me, not to use me, not to control me. I promise you whatever you want in return.

"And it was so good. You could have just asked instead of threatening me. Besides, you can't hurt me much," the guy said with a grin. He still ran his hand over the fur, sometimes burrowing.

There's poison on the tips of my teeth that Neville gave me. And I don't care if I get hurt in doing so. The main thing is that you agree.

“I already agree, so you can let me go.” But he didn't feel like his neck was being let go. “Okay. Sanguis contractus."

After these words, a roll of parchment appeared next to them.Seeing him, Harry immediately let go of Theo's neck. Nott could now fully see the nogitsune. The fox was indeed quite large, its fur remained the same rich black hue, and the tail was large and fluffy. It seemed that smoke was coming from his black fur, which did not smell at all. And most importantly, his eyes that have become brighter. The color of Avada Kedavra, Theo would say.

We will not sign the contract here, everyone will wake up from such strong magic. Get dressed and we'll go where I say.

The dark-haired guy agreed to this. As he dressed, he noticed that the fox was no longer huge, but returned to its small form. The Nogitsune took out some kind of cloak from his small pouch.

Put it on. Just before you take it in your hands, think of it as a mantle and put it on as well.

The guy listened to the advice and put on a raincoat. He looked down at his hands and didn't see them.

“Hmm, the invisibility cloak is good.” After saying that, the boy extended his hands towards the small nogitsune. He immediately understood what he wanted from him and jumped into the arms of the guy. Nott smiled, hid the fox under his cloak, and headed up to the seventh floor, exactly where Harry had told him to go.

They walked surrounded by dark blue lights that illuminated the path. On the way to the seventh floor, they struck up a conversation.

"Tell me, Harry, how long have you been planning to do this?" Theo asked, gently stroking the fox's body.

From the very beginning.

“Wow, you planned to weaken my attention and then strike. You did well. Clouded by such closeness, I did not notice it."

We were close all this time because I allowed it. And it was my decision to let you near me.

At these words, the Slytherin laughed. He was not worried that someone would hear him, because it was only four in the morning and all normal people were sleeping. But just in case, they have a spell that will signal that someone is close to a hundred meters.

"You're just beautiful, Harry," the boy said with a laugh. The Nogitsune was surprised by such words spoken to him.

You are crazy.

"Why is that? the guy asked with a grin.

No one tells a person who directly says that he manipulated you that he is beautiful. Nobody but you.

The fox snorted. At this, the guy only smiled a little madly, but then that love and warmth appeared in his eyes, which were fifteen minutes ago. Harry, who was looking up at Theo, was embarrassed by the look.

“I can repeat this many times, but you are beautiful to me. You are like a breath of fresh air that I can't breathe. You don't know what to expect from you and it's just amazing. Honestly, when I found out that you are nogitsune and I are your couple, I expected something completely different. After all, you are so good at playing the role of the Golden Boy.

Enough.

Harry said weakly as he hid his muzzle in the crook of Knott's arm. He did not expect such words at all and was embarrassed. It wasn't every day that he received such compliments. Theo, seeing the embarrassment of the fox, only smiled, but did not continue.

After a while, they were already on the seventh floor and stood in front of an ugly picture.

Walk in front of this picture three times and imagine a place where you can perfectly sign a contract.

As Theo passed a third time, a door appeared in front of them. Opening it, they entered a room that was in dark blue hues. It contained a coffee table, two easy chairs, a sofa and a fireplace.

"I didn't know we had this at school."

This school has everything and more. You just have to find it.

Smirking, the nogitsune said.

"Can you show me more places?" – looking at the fox, the dark-haired guy asked. He was always interested in something new, especially if it was related to ancient magic.

Yes. Just come on later. 
On this they agreed. Taking off his cloak and folding it neatly, Theo sat down on the sofa. Releasing Harry, he produced a folded parchment that already had their names written on it.

The Slytherin took out two empty inkwells from his bag. One of them Theo filled with his own blood. Holding out his hand to Harry, he only turned away from her.

I myself.

And after these words, the fox approached the inkwell, after a few seconds, blood flowed from his paw raised above the inkwell. Theo looked at Harry with a raised eyebrow.

“You could use your blood all along, but you used mine?”

Yes.

Just don't deny that you don't like to bleed, you're a masochist. And you also like how I lick your wounds while healing them.

The guy just chuckled at that, not denying it. When the inkwells were full, Theo took out a pen from his bag.

"I'm the first, dictate what you want me to write."

I am Theodore Dwan Knott, I undertake not to force my mate Harrison James Potter to do anything against his will, to command and manipulate and control him, even if I have full rights to do so.I will not try to find how to circumvent these agreements, try to do all the actions I have indicated earlier indirectly or through someone. Also, I will not be able to touch people that my couple deems necessary.
All.

Calmly writing it down, Theo signed it. He understood why Harry was doing this. They tried to control and manipulate him all his life, and Theo, as a pair of nogitsune, has every right to do so. Nogitsune, like any other kitsune, completely belongs to its pair, and he is free to do what he wants with him. In almost every such pair contracts are signed, but not everyone is so lucky.

"Now listen to what I want from you," Harry immediately tensed upon hearing this. “You, Harrison James Potter, oblige Theodore Dwan Knott not to harm your mate. And that is all."

Everything, are you kidding!?

"You are free to do what you want."

But..

"Harry, I'm not as simple as you think. I can live with you without a contract," these words were followed by a predatory smile.

Harry looked into his milk chocolate eyes, but said nothing. The fox knew that he was not at all an ordinary person. And what he shows to the rest is just a shell, behind which hides not translucent darkness. If Theo was a simple person, he would not have found a way to recognize and find his mate. And Harry knew for sure that this required sacrifices that an ordinary person would not have made in order to find his mate.
Now that his words were written, Harry left his paw print at the end. The words on the parchment glowed red as they felt the

contract begin to drain their strength to complete it. Harry felt his head begin to spin. He prayed to all the gods that his strength would be enough. It should have been enough since he could already transform into his normal fox form. Theo also felt a little dizzy, but he knew for sure that he had enough strength for this.

A few seconds later, with the words still glowing, a maroon thread appeared on Theo's wrist and Harry's paw, connecting them. When the thread was tied, the words ceased to glow and draw power. When the thread disappeared, Harry fell unconscious. The strength was enough to conclude a contract, but completely exhausted him. The dark-haired boy had also been exhausted by his contract, so he sat on the sofa with his head thrown back and his eyes closed, his hand resting on Harry's small torso. He just wanted to sleep, which he did.

Harry woke up already in bed and on a soft pillow.Stretching, he looked around but saw no Slytherin anywhere, but the others were in the room getting ready for breakfast. Having conjured Tempus, Harry's eyes widened. It was now seven in the morning the next day. He slept all day. When Theo arrived, the fox asked him a question.

Why didn't you wake me up?

“I thought you needed to rest,” the guy said casually.

This is certainly necessary, but not all day! Did something happen while I was sleeping? For example, with Umbridge?

“About Umbridge, we will find out today. Well, our lessons have resumed, now just without Protection," - the guy explained.

Gathering himself, Theo took the little fox in his arms and went to breakfast. Strange as it may seem, the director was sitting in the Great Hall. He stared at the Gryffindor table intently, but then turned his gaze towards the hall when all the students and teachers had arrived.

“I wanted to make an announcement.” With these words, all conversations subsided, the old man continued, “Due to uncertain circumstances, there will be no protection. You have already made a schedule for this week. A new teacher will appear in a week. That's all, continue your meal.

With these words, the man sat down and continued his breakfast, as did the others. Everything was relatively quiet until the mail arrived. Nearly every student had a Daily Prophet in their hands. Theo also held the newspaper in his hands and grinned. The title was.

"DEPUTY MINISTER OF MAGIC DOLORES UMBRIDGE WAS ARRESTED AND SENT IN AZKABAN"

Then there was an article by Rita Skeeter about how torturing children with the Blood Pen was not Umbridge's only crime. There was also talk of considering complicity in these crimes by the current Minister for Magic, Cornelius Fudge, who was temporarily removed from his post. There were accusations against Albus Dumbledore for not even being at school most of the time, not explaining it in any way, just letting it happen. Everyone glanced at the smiling Headmaster, who also had the Daily Prophet handed down from McGonagall next to him. Almost everyone noticed how nervous the director was, but he stubbornly continued to ignore all looks.

It's the only thing he has left of Gryffindor.

The fox snorted. Theodore just nodded. Everyone continued eating.

***
The days flew by unnoticed, three days passed, and the first week of communication education ended. Now Harry and Theo can move away from each other at a decent distance, but they still need to be near a large amount of time. Therefore, sometimes Theo took Harry with him to lessons, but spent most of the time in the Slytherin bedroom, or walked somewhere. At night they were always together - Harry almost always lay on the face of the dark-haired guy, and he did not say anything.

One of those days before the weekend when Theo was in class and Harry was in the bedroom. The Slytherin returned from lessons before lunch and found one interesting picture. Harry was sleeping while in his partial form. He had long black wavy hair, and on top of his head were two fox ears and the same black and fluffy tail. But Nott was confused not by this, but by the male kimono that was on Harry's naked body.It was loosely tied, so it almost did not cover the guy's chest. Theo carefully examined the thin body, which at the same time had clearly visible abdominal muscles. While Theodore examined the body of the guy, he did not notice the sharply open green eyes. The Nogitsune abruptly disappeared.

"What do you like? "Harry whispered into the Slytherin's ear. A wicked smile appeared on his lips.

Theo calmly turned his head to Harry, who was to his right.

“I don’t see the point in hiding – yes, I like it,” Nott replied calmly. Harry's smile widened, he flipped in the air and disappeared abruptly. He was not worried that someone would see him - everyone was at dinner. He reappeared from the left and stroked Theo's chin.

"Ah, it's a pity you can't touch me. After all, I'm just an astral projection," Harry said with mock sadness. And disappeared again.

Theo looked carefully at the bed and saw that Harry's body was actually buried in the pillows. Before he could say anything, a nogitsune appeared in front of him. Harry ran his hands over Theo's face. The guy calmly looked at the playful smile and whispered something. Without removing his hand, Harry tilted his head, interested. His hands that were on his cheeks were touched. The nogitsune's eyes widened in shock, and he wanted to remove his hands, but they were already held by others that were larger than him.

"Is it true? I can’t touch you, you say.” Now a predatory grin appeared on Nott’s face. Seeing her, Harry immediately hid his surprise and smiled too.

He did not have time to notice how they ended up on the bed. Theo loomed over him, but that didn't bother Harry, he only smiled harder and turned them over. Now the long-haired boy sat on the Slytherin's thighs. The Nogitsune buried one hand in the boy's hair, scratching his skin, and leaned against his ear, whispering in a sweet voice:

"And how do you know such a spell?"

Harry pulled away as soon as he spoke and saw Theo's predatory grin.

“I don’t read books for show."

Harry didn't have time to answer when he heard footsteps coming into the bedroom. He immediately returned to his little black fox body. Theo just frowned. A few seconds later the door opened, letting Goyle in. Nott just rolled his eyes as Gregory rummaged through his things and left. He turned to where the fox was, but he was not there. Nott just grunted and stayed in the bedroom, packing for the next lessons.

***
The next morning, Theo woke Harry up by biting his ear.

Wake up, damn it. We must not be late.

The fox growled. Nott opened his eyes and conjured Tempus. Time showed only 11:00. The Slytherin just rolled his eyes and glared at the fox. Weekends were the only days when he could sleep until noon.

Don't make that face, I don't like getting up early either. But this is important.

“And what is so important that should happen today that you woke me up?” Theo asked with displeasure, but there was interest in his eyes.

You'll see. Pack up and we go to the kitchen.

After breakfast, they went to the seventh floor. After all, that was where Harry was. After passing three times in front of the wall, a large door appeared. Entering it, Theo could not hold back the words:

"This is fucked up."