August 1998
August 13th, 1998
Harry sat on the floor of Dumbledore's office. Knees pulled up to his chest and his head resting atop them. He was staring at Professor Snape's Dragon hide boots while the man stood across the room, how had he never noticed the green laces? Or the shine? Of course, Harry was just trying to ignore the conversation happening around him. Everyone was confused and upset and Harry could feel panic rising in him, the emotion driving into his body and making him itchy. He let his eyes close and focused on breathing. He scratched his nails down his leg digging them into a scar slightly above his ankle.
“You cannot allow this Albus!” Mrs. Weasley said again, for like the twentieth time.
No one asked Harry how he felt of course. ‘Cause why would his opinion matter in his own life? He felt the tingle of magic through the ground under his bum, a wordless and wandless cushioning charm.He drew his eyes up, looking at Snape again, the harsh man watching him intently. Harry raised his eyebrows and rolled his eyes. Snape snorted.
“He thinks this is a joke, Albus! How could you allow this!” Remus spat. Harry was pretty annoyed. Why was Remus here when Sirius had yet to arrive? They lived together! Harry was also pretty sure they had mated at 16 without even really knowing. Harry knew what he was doing, he had been raised by them after he turned fifteen and they told him, way too much. They had in fact thought he was beta until like. Last week. But still! It's not his fault the war had stressed his body, mind and magic, causing him to present late. And it's also not his fault that the school's resident unmated alpha, Severus Snape, was somehow his fated match. Though he really wasn't complaining. After he had seen the pensive memories when he was fifteen things had shifted for them. And not so surprisingly Harry had developed a massivecrush on the man.
The Floo flared, Harry jumped to his feet rushing closer. Sirius stepped out, holding two smallish books. He handed the books to Dumbledore. Then turned to Harry hugging him tight and speaking into his hair.
“What have you gotten yourself into?” He sighed, “You're lucky the Blacks are alphas and we have about 80 books on how bonding works and the laws. Though i had to find the right ones.” Sirius pulls back, looks over Harry fully and nods. Then he turns from him, walks to Severus and Harry is honestly kinda worried. Sirius is a strong alpha and technically was Harry’s ‘keeper’. Both men stare each other down, Sirus in ‘alpha dad’ mode. Severus keeps eye contact, drawing to his full height and allowing his nature to pull into his normally closed off appearance. Severus is scary, Harry had only seen him like this twice, both times he ended up beneath the man. The air between the men seems to crackle with the sheer power of the two men while they size each other up. Severus growls, It makes Harry want to sit at his feet and bare his neck, it makes him warm with desire, even in the room full of tense people.
“Guys...” Remus is the one who breaks the tension, confused, between the men, then Sirius laughs and Remus stares at him like he's grown another head. “Sirius! This isn't a joke!”
“Remus, babe, Chill out.” Remus goes to speak but Sirius ignores his attempt, “I know this isn’t a joke. But we can't change anything and I trust my son's judgement.” He claps Severus’ hand and they seem to have an agreement.
Harry doesn't think anyone in the room expected Sirius Black, ex-bully, ex-criminal, and Harry’s adopted father, to support the 18 year olds decision to bond so young, let alone with ‘greasy, old, dungeon bat’ Severus Snape. Harry knows the people around him don't know Severus like he does, but they could at least pretend they trust Harry. He knows that most of these people don't really care. They care that they didn't know Harry was an omega and didn't bond him into their family. That Snape had stolen him. Hell most don't even know it was Severus who had pulled him from the Dursleys fifth year and aggressively pushed for Black to be exonerated so he could get custody of him. It was Severus who helped them that first summer. When Harry had meltdowns and wouldn't eat for days.
“Severus is horrible for mating such a vulnerable and young boy!” Mrs.Weasley cried again breaking the shock in the room. She was really getting on Harry’s nerves. Hell Ron was quiet. Though that may be the shock. Ron was an alpha but only barely. Harry is betting Mrs. Weasley expected him to marry one of her kids and that's why she was so upset. Though he had dated Ginny it was when he was sure being gay was a disgusting sin and that he had to date girls. But the only Weasley he would have considered now was Charlie. Though he was dating someone already, his family just didn't know.
“Uhh, I was the one who persuaded Severus.” Harry finally spoke, rolling his eyes. “Actually had I presented correctly I would have pursued him sooner.”
Mrs.Weasley looks like she ate way too many of Albus’s lemon drops, but was quiet so who cares. Harry looks around, now that his Alpha and his dad have done the whole weird dominice thing. Hermione looked confused but mostly annoyed at the adults. She had known about Harry presenting and bonding Snape. Because even as a beta she used her eyes and talked to Harry instead of making assumptions. He wants to talk to her but later.
Harry takes in the room. He's not entirely sure why the Weasleys are here. Or why they think they have a say in his life. He also is really uncomfortable with the two aurors he just noticed by the door. Actually he is panicking at the sight of them. Harry pulls his arms around himself. His nails digging into his elbow. He tries to focus on his breathing but it isn't working. Harry turns his head to Severus who has his back to him and is mid conversation with Sirius. After 46 seconds (yes Harry was counting) Severus sniffs, his whole body seems to tense and he snaps his head to where Harry is and strides across the room, completely forgetting the conversation he was having.
Severus wraps Harry in his arms, picking him and falling into a nearby chair with him in his lap. Someone gasps and starts to whisper at someone else. Harry doesn't care though, his brain is coming up with every possible reason the aurors are here, and most involve pain. Harry starts to claw at his chest through his thin shirt, Severus is talking to him, but he isn't sure what he says. Severus drops his head to Harry's neck. Then Harry melts. There's another commotion but Harry is fuzzy and comfortable.
“-should NEVER do that kind of thing! Let alone doing it to Harry. You must be using it to control him! We are going to FIX this and break whatever ‘bond’ you think you-”
Mrs.Weasley is broken off by Harry, who is growling pretty loud as his head clears. He wraps his arms around Severus’ neck and glares over his shoulder.
“Mine.”
Mrs.Weasley looks aghast, Sirius seems content and Remus looks concerned. Harry ignores them all to turn back to Severus and bury his head in his neck. Hands rub up his back pulling him closer. Harry purrs softly, just for the man. Harry ignores the others again, they seem to be pretty upset. That's not Harry's problem though, he only wants to please his mate. Someone across the room says something, but Harry ignores them. They get closer, and they apparently try to touch him, because Severus is growling again. The hands around his body are firm, and he feels so good. He licks the man's neck, then nuzzles along his jaw.
“Refrain from touching my mate or I may harm you.” Severus rumbles.
“Are you threatening her!? You are a grown man! It's bad enough you are all over Harry! You can't just-” Molly ranted before being cut off by Sirius.
“If you touched my mate when I was comforting him, I'd act the same.”
“It's not the same! They are children!” Molly seemed really upset over kids that aren't hers and one she ignored the childhood abuse of.
“We are both adults.” Hermione rolled her eyes, “and i'd rather Severus be protective then allow Harry to be harmed, Harry deserves comfort.”
Harry is happy Hermione is the one near him and he's also really annoyed at Mrs.Weasley. He is a grown ass man who fought a war and he is allowed to do whatever he wants. Harry is tired so he is done.
“Mrs. Weasley, please mind your own goddamn business for once.” Harry starts and everyone is shocked, “You're Not my parent, and even if you were, I'm 18 and your opinion holds no value to me. Severus is my mate, we won't even consider breaking the bond. He has done so much for me, has been there for me for years. As soon as I started to present I went to him because I was drawn to him for years, and although it was always friendly it was such an easy change. I want no one else. Now if you are done acting like you OWN me. My mate and I are going to bed.” Harry stands, everyone is silent. He grabs Severus’ hand and pulls him up and out of the room, Harry can hear the yelling as soon as they step out the door.
“That was so incredible.” Severus purrs as soon as they are off the stairs, he pushes the smaller man against the wall, “You are so hot when you're mad” Harry can tell he's aroused before their hips even meet, the delicious smell pouring off him in waves. Severus runs his lips up Harry’s neck. “-fuck you right here.” he rolls his hips into him. Harry gasps, their lips meet and it's so good. It always is.
Then there are feet coming down the stairs. Harry groans in complaint.