Soul Brothers or Soul Mates

"Anything new?" Dumbledore asked as he returned to the hospital wing. Severus was still watching over the boys, either waiting for the headmaster to return or waiting for the boy to wake up he was not sure. The boys were in the same position they were in when Dumbledore left and that did not help quiet any fears. He had read before about Soul Bonds going bad and he believed that they should have woken up now.

"No, nothing," Severus said quietly. He was more fearful than the headmaster now. Not only had he made a promise to Lily to protect her son, but he had also taken a vow to protect Draco. If they died before the bond could solidify itself then he would die as well. His life was not worth much, but there were some things he had hoped to accomplish.

"We should contact Mister Malfoy's parents about this new development," Dumbledore said. He watched as Severus only nodded. "And we should contact Mister Lupin for Harry."

"Why should we notify him," the headmaster watched with light amusement when Severus's head snapped up to him at the mention of Remus. Curious.

"Because he has become a godfather to Harry as well and cares very deeply for the boy."

"Shows the character of the brat. Trade in one mutt for another," Severus sneered. He was able to control himself not to flinch as the headmaster placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Now, now Severus. That is no way to speak of the boy or those he trusts. And Remus has worked very for us and the Order," Dumbledore gave a gentle squeeze to Severus's shoulder before walking over to Pomfrey's office. "Poppy, I was wondering if I might be allowed to use your floo?"

"Of course Albus, come on in. I'm sure you already heard from Severus, but there has been no change in the boys. Are you going to contact Mister Malfoy's parents now?" Poppy spoke from her desk. She was going over a list of the stores of potions she had to give to Severus so he could brew more.

"Yes Poppy, I am. Remus will also be contacted for Harry," Dumbledore said before pulling up a chair in front of the fireplace. He would have just crouched in front of it, but with his age finally it made it difficult. He grabbed some floo powder and threw it into the fireplace. "Malfoy Manor."

"How can Itsy help you?" asked a small house elf.

"Could you please ask for either Lord or Lady Malfoy to come speak to me? It is about their son," Dumbledore watched as the elf bowed before leaving the fireplace. It was quickly replaced by Lucius Malfoy.

"Headmaster, I have heard this is about my son?"

"Yes, something has happened and it would be easier if you were to come through to the school here. We are in the hospital wing," Dumbledore responded.

"Of course. My wife and I will be over shortly."

"Thank you," Dumbledore ended the floo call and reached for more powder. He watched to contact Remus before the Malfoys came through to the school. "12 Grimmauld Place."

"Hello?" Remus asked as he sat down in front of the fireplace. He was walking by on his way to library when the floo flared. He was surprised to see the headmaster. "Oh, Dumbledore. What can I do for you?"

"Hello Remus. I was wondering if you could come to the school to the hospital wing-" he was cut-off by an immediate frantic werewolf.

"Is it Harry? Is he alright? Move aside, I'm coming through right now," Dumbledore only had a few seconds to move out of the way before Remus stepped through the fireplace. Remus looked tense as he walked past the headmaster and into the main area. He quickly found where Harry was laying down and rushed to his side, not even noticing the other occupants in the room.

"Do not touch him, wolf," Severus said as he saw Lupin begin to reach out a hand to clasp Potter's own. The bond was still solidifying itself and someone else were to be introduced through physical, who knows what could happen.

"And why should I not touch him? He is my cub," Remus looked up, but his eyes had flashed a dangerous amber color. Severus paled at the sight of the werewolf itself coming through.

"He had entered a Soul Bond unintentionally and the bond itself has not settled itself yet. We do not know how it could react if you were touch Potter," Severus sneered.

"Oh," was all Remus said as he calmed down. He looks down at his godson who seemed to be sleeping peacefully. Remus, finally calmed down, leaned back in his chair and looked around. He saw Dumbledore head back into Pomfrey's office, Severus was sitting next to another bed, and Draco Malfoy was laying in the bed next to Harry. He puzzled briefly over why Malfoy would in a bed this close to Harry, until the words Severus spoke earlier came back to him. "You said a Soul Bond? Is it with Malfoy?"

"Severus?" said man looked up at the sound of Lucius calling him. He had been about to answer the werewolf when Draco's parents walked into the hospital wing. Lucius walked up the to the bed that Draco was in, with Narcissa standing slightly behind him, but looking pale as she looked at her son. "What has happened?"

"It seems that Draco and Potter were fighting yet again and almost killed each other. Their magic worked to save them, but their blood also mixed and it caused a Soul Bond to form. The headmaster has already created new quarters for the boys to stay in after they have woken up," Severus explained. He was slightly happy that both parties were now here so he would not have to retell the story twice.

"Which Soul Bond is it? Were you able to tell?" Remus asked. He contemplated asking the headmaster if there was any way he might be able to stay within the school in case Harry needed someone who knew what Soul Bonds were and someone to talk to if being bonded with Malfoy became to much. But he knew that he would be denied. Instead he hoped that there was floo access in these new quarters that Harry could use.

"There is no of knowing if they will be Soul Brothers or Soul Mates until they wake up and begin interacting with one another," Severus said.

"Severus, a word?" Lucius asked and began walking away from everyone, knowing that the potions master would follow him. He stopped and turned to face Severus, who had indeed followed, he erected a privacy charm before speaking. "What am I to tell him? What do you think our Lord will do when he learns that Draco has become bonded to Potter?"

"Tell him the truth to begin with. That they tried to kill each other, but then explain it could be used against the Potter brat. He will come to trust Draco completely and Draco can use that to bring Potter to the Dark Lord. Its fairly simple Lucius," Severus said. Although he had no intentions of allowing that to happen, he needed a way to placate Lucius and the Dark Lord until he has a moment to talk things over with Dumbledore.

"And the headmaster?"

"He does not know what to think on this matter. He understands the new harm Potter could be in, but he seems to believe that Potter will gain more power from this."

"I trust you to watch over him, Severus."

"Of course Lucius," and with that Lucius ended the privacy spell and walked back over to his wife and son. Severus sat down in the seat he had been occupying and saw the headmaster give him a discreet look that only Severus had ever been able to recognize.

"I am sorry to admit that we must take our leave, but Draco seems to be in capable hands. Headmaster, please inform us if there are any difficulties regarding their situation," Dumbledore nodded to Lucius before the man steered his wife back to the fireplace and left for their home and for Lucius to inform the Dark Lord of what has happened. Everyone that was left turned to the boys, all lost in their own thoughts. They all startled when they began to move, it only started in small movements, but grew into stretches like trying to regain feeling in one's limbs.

"Potter," groaned Draco as he fought through the fog of his mind. He could sense that his bond-mate was close by and he felt the need to make sure he was alive.

"Malfoy," Harry said back as he kept his eyes shut, but was almost fully conscious. His movements felt sluggish as if he were still in the water searching for his bond-mate.

"Hello boys, it seems you have returned to us once again," a set of steel grey eyes and a set of emerald eyes snapped open at the sound of the headmaster's voice. They looked at the old man, who was standing between their beds, before looking at each other. Neither could describe the sensation they felt when they looked to each other, but the others in the room were pushed back by the sheer force of magic that buzzed around them, signifying that the bond had fully established itself.