Undercover Romance-Chp7

Severus on the other hand was still fuming in his seat, though no one could tell. His mask was set firmly inplace.

Harry: *looked up at him n could tell frm the miniscule twitch in his eye tht he was not exactly happy with wat Voldemort just did to his godson, bt he kept his ground*

Remus: *returned to the table with Draco in hand n helped him to his seat, nodding in respect before returning to his table with the help*

Draco had his own mask firmly in place. He nodded to Remus and then didn't give him a second glance as he sat back down. His stomach was still not one hundred percent settled, but it was better.

The party continued and pretty sure dinner was over. This gave people the chance to mingle and for more people to suck up to Voldimort. It also gave Severus a chance to talk to Draco. He wanted to do it alone, but then there was the boy that he had to deal with.

Harry: *was mingling, keeping his facade on as he chatted with the ppl abt, then he noticed Severus looked at him as if he needed time alone. He gently gave him a nod, giving him the green light to leave him be, assuring him with his eyes tht he can hold his own*

He hated to leave the boy alone, but Harry was trained. He could handle himself it was Draco that needed him more right now

Harry: *watched him nod n leave before striking up a conversation with Fenrir nxt*

Severus made sure that one one was around then walked Draco to a sitting room. "Draco, are you alright?"

Draco: I'm fine, Uncle. Why wouldn't I be? I'm going to marry a wealthy, powerful man n will want for nothing, just like u agreed with everyone else during dinner *looked dwn grudgingly*

"I did not like that display of power. That was all that was done up there. I could care less about him, I care about you, Draco. You are my main consern right now."

Draco: Then why didn't u protest against this wedding in the first plc. Father may not like u bt he at least respects ur opinion.

"I did. I told your father that you were too young to be married. That is should be a while before, I even suggested a longer engagment. But your father wants to get back into the good graces of the Dark Lord." He wanted so badly to tell his godson that he had a plan to end this, but he didnt want Draco to be hurt in anyway. "I wanted to tell him that you should not marry the Dark Lord, but since your birth he has not really listened to me. We use to be friends."

Draco: *sighed* So it's true then. Ever since u took Aunt Lily's side wen Father n her got into a fight, he has been holding that grudge on u ever since, didn't he?

"He was one of my good friends, but she was my best friend. And you father was wrong, so yes, I took up for her and lost his friendship. At least I did not lose you."

Draco: *smiled sadly* Yeah, I suppose ur right. At least ur here now, so at least there is someone familiar here that I can stand. How about you introduce me to ur new lover?

*meanwhile Harry managed to get out of his long-winded conversation with Fenrir n was just people-watching at a corner*

"Yes. I would like you to meet him."

Lucius was getting bored with the conversations. They were not moving anywhere, but Severus' new lover looked more interesting. He walked up to the boy. "Hello ther. I do not believe we have been introduced. My name is Lucius Malfoy.

Harry: *turned to him n put his game face on* Hello. Yes, how rude of me. My name is Kiaran Featherworth, Hogwarts librarian

"Librarian? I do love books. I have quite a collection in my own library, if you would love to see it."

Harry: *was a bit hesitant to go with him alone, bt the temptation to gather more information abt the Malfoys won out* Why, it would be rude of me to refuse. I'd be delighted to see ur library at ur convenience

Lucius and smiled, he put his arm out for the other to take. "Shall we?"

Harry: *put on his trained smile n followed him*

The library was not far away, but no one would like being there. He opened the door for the boy. "Just a few more book shelves and it will put Hogwarts to shame." Lucius smiled at his fabulous library. Most of the books in here had not even been read. They were collector items.

Harry: *looked ard, impressed at the collection* Wow~! This is amazing~! Merlin's beard, is that the limited edition of Shawn Prodigus' Hidden Monsters series?? And all of Gilderoy Lockhart's volumes? How did u get all those? *contrary to most ppl's assumptions, Harry is actually quite a bit of a bookworm wen it comes to books abt magical creatures n adventure escapades*

"I know people. " He smiled, knowing he had hook in the boy. "Anything that I want I can get." He ran a hand over the boy’s arm. "Anything."

Harry: *his breath hitched a bit wen he felt his touch, he backed away a little as he pretended to look at the time* I think I should be going. Severus might be looking for me

"Oh, Severus is just talking with Draco. That boy can tell his sob story to anyone." Lucius tipped the boy's head back. "We have all the time in the world."

Harry: *started seizing up at Lucius' touches. He may hv had intimate touches before during his time dating, bt none as intimate as this. N his one night stand didnt count, coz he was drunk n he was not conscious of wat he was doing. Now tht he was sober, memories of Uncle Vernon flooded his head as he tried to bk away again* P-Pls... We shouldn't... Severus would be here any moment... *didnt knw why, bt he needed to get away, evn if it means returning to his fake lover who prolly couldnt care less abt his wellbeing*

"Don't worry about him." He smiled. "I am much better than him, in everything." He said, pulling the boy in closer for a kiss.

Just then Severus was talking Draco back to the party when he looked in to see Harry being pressed against the a shelf. "Go on back, Draco." He told his godson before he went in. "Lucius!"

Harry: *struggled wen Lucius was abt to press his lips to his own, his hand trying to reach for his wand n was abt to use a Killing Curse on him wen he heard Severus' voice. Against his better judgement, he ran towards Severus, hiding behind the older man*

"Kai, don't worry. We don't have to say here much longer." Severus said, giving Lucius the evil eye. "Don't you have someone else to mollest?" With that he turned and ushered Harry out.

Harry: *kept up a strong front as he was ushered out together with Severus, evn tho his face was slightly pale n he was almost visibly shaking* Th-Thanks, Severus. I almost... *shook his head* Nvr mind

"Now you see why I said to stay by me and away from Lucius." He said, putting his arm around the boy.

Harry: *nodded n leaned against Severus, surprisingly at ease with the older man's touches evn tho he almost just got molested* I'll keep tht in mind. Thanks again

"Don't worry. I would not have let him hurt you. You are valuable to everything I want to accomplish."

Harry: *didnt knw why, bt those word hurt him a little, bt he took a deep breath n put on his game face bk again* Of course. If u havent stopped me, I would've done something stupid n given away our cover. So, who r we buttering up to nxt?

"I think we can go, if you choose. Unless you want to talk to anyone else?"

Harry: Maybe I can mingle a little with Draco, get to knw him a little n see wat he knws abt Voldemort

"That sounds fine. I can talk to the Dark Lord while you are at it."

Harry: *nodded* Introduce us? *his hand held onto Severus' arm*

"Yes." He took the boy to find Draco. "Draco, this is my lover, Kiaran Feathersworth."

Harry: *approached him* We just met earlier on at the lounge. Hello again. Kiaran Featherworth, Hogwarts librarian

"I need to talk to the Dark Lord." Severus said, bowing and leaving.

"Yes, I want to talk with you. I never have known my uncle to have any lovers."

Harry: Reli? He is actually quite approachable once u get him to speak more than 2 words to u *using his well-trained EQ to guess wat kind of character Severus might be, n his initial conclusion right now is tht Severis may be an introvert*

"It is not that." Draco smiled. "He doesn't bring anyone around really. Not for a long time. I have memories or him coming around with a red headed woman but that is it."

Harry: Redhead? *thought of Lily bt didn't admit tht it was his mother* Oh reli? I was under the impression that he prefers men

"He does. Aunt Lily was his best friend. I never thought he would bring anyone." He smiled. "But I am glad. He needs to be happy. At least one of us should be."

Harry: One of us? Don't take this the wrong way. while I knw ur marriage is arranged, bt aren't u happy tht u will hv a husband tht provides?

Draco looked at him. "No I am not happy. At all."

Harry: Oh? Care to share? I promise I won't tell anyone *trying not to sound too inquisitive bt wanting to knw more info abt his target*

"I don't want to marry him for one. He is too old for me and for two I can't stand the fact that I have to do everything he wants. And I hate that I have no say in it. "

Harry: Oh dear. I can only imagine wat that's like. Wat makes him so entitled? Wat exactly does he do for a living that everyone seems to be sucking up to him? *acts ignorant*

Draco was not going to give that up. He knew the consiquinces. "He is very powerful and my partners want to be be in his good graces."

Harry: *could tell tht he was letting his guard up* Oh, tht powerful, huh? Sorry, I work mostly indoors, so I don't go out much or read things outside of books. So wat does...

Remus: *approached nxt to Draco* Is this gentleman bothering u, Young Master?

"No, Lupin. We were just talking." Draco smiled up at the man. "My bodyguard until my wedding." He explained to Kiaran.

Harry: Ah, hello, Lupin. Kiaran Featherworth *reaches up to shake his hand*

Remus: *shake it* Pleasure to meet u. I'm sorry to hv to call u away, Young Master. Bt ur father requests u to entertain Master Crabbe n Goyle n their Young Masters

Draco sighed. "Dumb and Dumber." He stood up. "It was nice to meet you, Kiaran." He said, smiling. "I hope to see more of you."

Harry: *smiled bk, a genuine smile this time* Likewise, Draco *got up to look for Severus*