Training
Harry POV
The class had just been let out, and as Harry stepped out of the potions classroom, a hand grabbed his wrist and tugged him into the nearest alcove, resisting a yelp as he was pressed against the wall and a spell was cast. Judging by the give on them, it was most likely a glamour to convince anyone else that no one was here. He glared down at the boy who had shoved him into the alcove,
"Your pardon, my lord. It was the only way for no one to question why you are not with them" his voice was soft and shaky. It was then that Harry realized he had frightened the poor boy.
"It's quite alright. Take a deep breath. I won't hurt you." Harry kept his voice soothing and schooled his face into a calm mask. The boy flinched and then looked up at him with wide eyes,
"R-really? Y-you won't? Even though I may have hurt you? Y-y-you're not mad?"
He smiled down at the boy, "No little one. I'm not mad." resting his hand on the boy's head he asked, "you're a firstie, aren't you?" The boy nodded and smiled up at Harry.
"You're to come to the ritual room in your free period my lord." he flinched back, "It's okay little one. Take a deep breath," the boy obeyed.
"Good, now, who sent you with the message little one?"
The boy looked around "O-our queen, my lord. He said that I was to tell you what I did."
Harry nodded and let go of the boy's face "Thank you little one. Your help is much appreciated. What is your name by the way?"
The boy looked up at him, eyes wide in astonishment, "m-my name my lord? I-"
Harry smiled "yes little one your name."
The boy giggled "my name is Tenebris, my lord." I smiled, "Thank you my dark one." He laughed and rushed off. Harry smiled after him and slipped out of the alcove, heading to the ritual room.
Upon reaching the ritual room, Harry was greeted by the sight of Draco and Theodore waiting by the portrait of Salazar's son. Draco jumped and whimpered as he reached for the wall when Harry greeted them.
"Hello, Draco, my love," He flinched then recognized Harry's voice and walked forward reaching out for him. Draco gripped Harry's arms tightly and collapsed onto them. Harry chuckled and pulled Draco closer.
"You missed me, my love?" a tentative nod.
Harry laughed and kissed Draco's head "You sent that firstie, Tenebris, to call me here love? What for Dragon?"
He giggled against Harry's chest, "Yes, Harry. I hope he wasn't too much trouble for you?"
Harry shook his head "not at all love, he was rather scared of course, but overall, seems like he has quite a bit of potential, keep your eye on that boy my Dragon."
Draco giggled, "You have to do that Harry! You're the king!" Harry shook his head in exasperation.
"Why did you call me here love?"
Theodore responded this time, "My lord, we must begin to train you to take on the mantle of king. Our lady can only go so long without the others realizing that he is Queen and challenging for the throne."
Harry nodded and motioned for Theodore to lead the way. Entering the ritual room, Harry saw a complete copy of the Slytherin common room. Theodore led him to the throne, "please my lord, sit upon the throne." Harry took his seat rather uncomfortably and heard a hiss from Theodore.
"Something the matter Theodore?" Theodore flinched back, and Draco's head snapped in his direction.
"Theodore Nott! You dare to disrespect your king?" his voice had gone cold, colder than Harry had ever heard it before. Theodore flinched again and began to pale,
"N-no, m-my lady, p-p-please I-I-"
Draco cut him off here, "I will strip you of any right even to call me or my beloved by our titles should you do such a thing again. No matter what the king does, whether wrong or right, you are to be RESPECTFUL at all times is that understood?" Theodore nodded fervently.
"Y-Yes my lady, thank you for being merciful with me. I will not disappoint again."
Harry blinked away his shock and kissed Draco's hair, "Theodore, what was it that made you respond like that?"
Theodore dropped his head, "Forgive me my lord, b-but your posture when you sit is deplorable!"
Harry nodded thoughtfully, "that may be true. Please, inform me of how I should sit"
Theodore nodded and walked forward and placing his hand on Harry's shoulder, directly on one of his more recent cuts, causing pain to rush up his back.
Harry jerked away, "Don't-just don't"
He took a few deep calming breaths, "my apologies. Please refrain from touching there, or with a firm grip."
Theodore nodded then retook Harry's shoulder, lightly this time, and his other hand he placed on the small of his back, "I'm going to pull your shoulders back" he warned before guiding Harry's shoulders back to straighten his posture. Harry sighed and spelled himself to maintain that position.
"You may let go now Theodore" he released Harry's shoulders before stepping out in front of the throne.
"Excellent, my lord. Now we may begin the real training."
Harry sighed and kissed Draco's head "you're going to have to help me through this Dragon"
He smiled and kissed Harry's neck "of course Harry." Then they began.
Draco POV
Draco giggled as Harry struggled with the politics ruling Slytherin. He listened as Harry sighed and pushed back the chair.
"Theodore, I need a break,"
"I can't focus any longer. I have a killer headache." his footsteps became louder as he came close to Draco and sat down on the other throne. Draco rose and moved to sit in Harry's lap.
Holding Draco's hips Harry helped him sit down on his lap. Draco gently ran his hands up Harry's chest and then up his face finding his temples. He began to press his thumbs into Harry's pressure points moving them in circles, feeling Harry melt against him.
"Yes, Dragon. Thank you for your help." his arms rested around Draco's waist and he let go of Harry's head to rest his hands around his neck. His head dropped to Draco's shoulder. Theodore's footsteps came close to them, and he poured something into a cup and handed the cup to Harry. Harry drank and then set the cup back down
"Thank you, Theodore." Draco heard the shuffle of Theo's feet as he moved back and bowed to Harry. Gently moving his hands up avoiding his mouth and eyes, Draco ran his hands through Harry's hair.
Harry leaned forward and pressed a kiss on Draco's head, and he felt his cheeks heat up, "If your head hurts too much then you can just stop for today."
Harry chuckled and shook his head "I'll be fine, the water that Theodore gave me had some calming draught in it. "
Draco nodded and pulled away, " In that case, wandless magic next Harry."