The Girl Who Lived ( not complete )

[PenguinObsession]

True Friends

Fire burnt in Draco's stomach when his lips met Avery's. It ran through his veins and lit up his entire body. Every part of his way alive at her touch, begging for more of her. Her arms wrapped around his neck and his fingers got lost in the mass of her hair. He ran his tongue run over her lower lip begging for entry. Her fingers gripped his hair as she opened her mouth allowing him in. His tongue explored every inch of this new territory, trying to learn every bit of her. Finally he pulled away when the need for air made his lungs scream.

Green eyes met blue for a moment of bliss as they each gulped air into their lungs. "That was...." Avery whispered at a loss of words. Draco smiled and cupped her cheek giving her a small kiss and then pressing his forehead against hers. "Perfect." He whispered with a small smile on his face.

For hours the pair laid together in that arm chair just holding each other exchanging small kisses. Finally Avery broke away, feeling cold as soon as his arms left her. "I'm going to shower before bed. You should take one too. A cold one." And with a smirk and a small wink she turned and walked to her bedroom closing the door.

Draco blushed deep scarlet at her comment and quickly got up to take a shower before bed.

Draco stepped out of the bathroom in his boxers to see Avery face down in his bed. He gave a smirk and set the towel that he was using to dry his hair down. Her hair was dry and it cascaded down her back in a curly mess. She wore a shirt that was entirely too large for her and a pair of light blue short shorts. The only thing on her feet were bright neon socks, one orange and one green.

His arms snaked around her waist causing her to jump a little. When she saw it was him she smiled and laid her head back down on the bed. Draco was amazed at how comfortable she had gotten with him in one day, but he had a feeling it had something to do with that fact her life could easily be cut very very short. He planted a row of small kisses along her jaw and moved her hair so he could continue along her neck. He could feel her tense underneath him with every kiss. Finally his lips landed on her scar causing her to shiver. She wiggled out from under him and moved her hair back to cover the blemish.

"Why do you always cover it up?" He asked moving fully onto the bed.

"It's ugly. I hate it. It ties me to him." She said in a small voice. Draco crawled over the black silk sheets and pulled her into his arms. "Scars are sexy." He said with a smirk. Avery rolled her eyes and gave a yawn. Even with her 4 hour nap she was still tired. She looked around Draco's room for the first time really looking at it.

His four poster bed was against the far wall, and had beautiful black silk sheets and pillows. On either side of his bed he had a large window that over looked the Forbidden Forest. To the right was to door to the living room and to the left was the door to his bathroom. On the opposite wall was a very large wardrobe and mirror. It was almost the opposite of her room. Her eyes started to droop as she fought the urge to fall asleep.

Draco smiled at his small mate and pulled her into him. She easily curled into a ball and laid her head on his chest. He covered themselves with the sheets and snuggled down next to her. "I thought Draco Malfoy would wear silk pajamas to bed not Calvin Klein boxers." She said sleepily.

Draco gave a chuckle and closed his eyes feeling himself drift off. "I kept falling out of bed." He said softly and within minutes the pair were asleep.


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Durring breakfast the doors to the Great Hall flew open and a tall blonde holding a snake cane walked in, head held high. Hermione looked up from her Charms book to watch the man walk up to the Head table and talk to Albus and Snape.

"I wonder what that crook is going to bail Draco out of this time." A very angry red head growled. Hermione shot him daggers.

"Ron I understand you aren't happy with Avery and Draco being mates but you are going to have to get over it. She is your family." She pleaded. Her boyfriend had a short temper and tended to say things without thinking.

"She isn't family anymore. If she is going to marry a bloody Malfoy I hope You-Know-Who gets her." He grumbled. Hermione gasped and turned to slap the boy hard across the face. Dean who was sitting across from them talking to Ginny turned and laughed.

"What the bloody hell was the for!?" Ron growled, cradling his stinging cheek.

"How dare you say that about Avery. If Harry were here he would kill you Ron. I understand you are upset but you have crossed a line Ronald. Don't even think about talking to me until you actually start using some common sense." Hermione gave a huff and gathered her books and left him sitting there a stunned look on his face.

Ron turned to see a glare from his sister. "Come on Gin! He's a bloody Malfoy!" He pleaded needing to know everyone hadn't gone mad.

"That is my best friend Ron. And I think she got lucky. Hell she could have been stuck with an ass like you." Her voice was bitter and cold. She stood and toke Dean with her leaving the boy to sit alone.

"I'm going to talk to Hermione. I'll see you in Transfiguration." Ginny said to Dean giving him a peck on the cheek. The pair parted ways and it didn't take Ginny long to find Hermione in the library. The red head sat next to the Head Girl. "I'm sorry about Ron." She said making sure to keep her voice low.

Hermione looked up at her and shook her head. "Don't be sorry. It's not your fault he just doesn't think. To think he could turn his back on Avery like that so quickly..." She pursed her lips and sighed.

Ginny shrugged. "Personally I think she got lucky. Draco is one of the hottest guys in school. Right next to Harry." A smiled spread across her face as she thought of the Boy Who Lived and the amazing summer they had together. It quickly faded when she remembered the reason their happiness had to end. For now at least.

Hermione gave a small smile. "Yea he is pretty cute. And as long as he is good to her who cares? I just wish Ron could see past his petty feud and realize that."

"I wrote Fred and George after Ron and Harry cornered them in the hall. Both of them are furious with the boys. They are just as protective over Avery as they are me. Anyways they are going to be in Hogsmade the next time we visit so they can sit down and talk to them. They'll get things straight with both of them." Hermione smiled fondly at the girl and wrapped an arm around her pulling her into a hug.

"Avery is so lucky to have a friend like you. You should go see her. I'm sure she misses you." Hermione said pulling away. Ginny sighed looking into her lap.

"I would love to but Draco can't leave her side and it's weird with him right there." Hermione thought about this problem and then her eyes lit up. She quickly started digging through her bag and then she pulled out two small worn leather bound note books. One was black and one was white. She handed both to the red head.

"Use these. What ever is written in one it appears in the other until it is read. Then in fades away. This way you two can talk in privet and no one can read the conversations." Hermione smiled brightly at solution. Ginny hugged the girl tightly and then looked at the girl.

"Wait is this the notebook I caught Ron reading in the bathro..." Her eyes went wide and Hermione blushed deeply. Quickly the red head stood trying to push those images out of her brain. "Thanks Herm." She called as she quickly left to go bleach her brain.

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Lucius

The regal looking blonde walked into the Dinning Hall, ignoring the glares and gaping mouths. Without a seconds thought he strode up to the Head Table right in front on Dumbledore. "I am here to see my Son and his mate." He said in a curt tone. He glanced over to Severus and gave a nod and a small smile. The onyx eyed Potions Master nodded right back and gave a small smirk.

"Well Mr. Malfoy it seems like Draco and Miss... His new mate chose to stay in for breakfast. I'm not surprised after the overwhelming day they had yesterday." A twinkle shone in Albus's eyes. He couldn't wait to see Lucius's face when he discovered who Draco's mate was.

Lucius gave a small sigh and rolled his eyes. Knowing his son he was probably already bonding with the Slytherin floozie. "Very well. Please will you escort me to their rooms?" He had no time for games. He wanted to see his son. Draco was Lucius's world and when Draco came into his inheritance it was the proudest day of Lucius's life. He wasn't at all surprised to find out Draco had found his mate so soon. If Draco wanted it he got it.

Albus stood and walked over to stand next to Lucius. "Let us go." It was hard to see the mischievous smirk underneath his beard, but Snape saw it and rolled his eyes. The Potions Master went to join them, knowing he would have to calm Lucius. It wasn't even breakfast and his day had turned sour.


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Draco smiled in his sleep loving his dream. It involved him, Avery, and chocolate sauce. His eyes fluttered open at the sound of a horse. How the hell had a horse gotten into his room?! When the world came to focus he was a whinnying unicorn in a painting next the his bathroom door. Someone was here. "Thank you Danika. I'll be there in a moment." The answer was enough for the unicorn and she galloped out of the photo back to her lake. Giving a sigh Draco moved to get ready but he stopped when he felt someone next to him shift. His heart melted when he saw his tiny sleeping mate curled up, her head on his chest.

Her long raven colored curls covered her back and cascaded down her shoulders. Her chest rose and fell softly gap with each breath. She looked peaceful, like nothing had ever troubled her or scarred her. Draco leaned down to kiss her forehead, not having the heart to wake her. He moved her so she was snuggled against one of the pillows, and covered her up with the sheet. He dug through his trunk until he found a pair of dark grey silk pajama pants. Just because he didn't wear them didn't mean he didn't have them. He knew the person at the door was either Severus or Albus so he didn't bother with a shirt. Before he left he looked back at Avery and a small smile graced his lips. Reluctantly he closed her door and went to the portrait.

When he opened it his eyes went wide at what he saw. "Father? What are you doing here?" He asked shocked. Lucius ran his eyes over his half naked son and rolled his eyes. Not bothering to ask he shoved past his son and into the living room.

"I see you've already bonded." The older Malfoy said a tad bit of disgust in his voice. Things were never like this when he was older. Draco looked at Severus who gave him a small encouraging smile. The Veela toke a breath and looked back at his father.

"No I haven't mated yet father. She wants to take things slow. So may I ask again. What are you doing here." Draco growled through gritted teeth.

"I've came to see your mate of course. You knew I would be staying here to help with things once you found your mate." Draco's eyes went wide. Meet Avery? When he looked at Albus the twinkle in the old wizards eyes told him that the identity of his mate was still a mystery to his father. Pinching the bridge of his nose Draco groaned. "She is still asleep."

"It is almost 8:30 Draco! I want to meet her. Go wake her this instant. And make sure she is decent." That last bit Lucius spat.

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Avery gave a small whimper in her sleep. Dark swirls started to surround her and an evil cackle filled the air. Eyes wide open Avery shot straight up in bed, panting eyes wide. After she had calmed down she looked around. Where was Draco. Fear gripped her stomach and closed off her air way. Was he ok? She ran up and was about to run out the door when she heard voices. Stopping she listened closely to try and hear what was going on. She let out a deep breath when she heard Draco. He was ok. Her eyes went wide when she heard to voice of Lucius Malfoy. Holding her breath again she listened closely to the conversation. Most of it was mumbles until she heard Lucius snap and say he wanted to see her. The little bit of him saying she needed to be decent made her eyes go wide again. She looked down at her pajama shorts and sighed. They weren't exactly decent but she didn't have any clothes in Draco's room.

She looked around until something caught her eye. She grabbed her wand and moved the wardrobe reviling a door. Swinging it open Avery almost jumped for joy when she saw her room. For a second she thought about why the door was there and why it was hidden but she didn't care enough. She ran to her closet and pulled on. A cream cap sleeved dress that had little bird silhouettes all over it. It ended right above her knees but she didn't have time for pantie hoes. She ran a brush through her hair and did a quick teeth cleaning charm. She had just finished when Draco walked into his bedroom.

He looked around and was very surprised to see the door and the fact that his mate was dressed. "My father is here." He whispered running to her. Avery met him halfway and toke his hands trying to sooth the worried look in his eyes.

"I know. Shhh it will be fine. He can't hurt me not here." She said softly. Draco looked down at her with love in his eyes. He leaned down and gave her a quick kiss before letting his wings out.

"Stand behind me and try to keep things calm." The Veela said softly. Avery did as she was told and held onto the base of his wings as he led her outside. Three sets of eyes watched them but they couldn't see Avery behind the massive black wings. Lucius rolled his eyes.

"Come on son this is not a game. Just let me see the damn girl all ready. I'll be happy with whatever Slytherin you chose." But when Draco didn't move Lucius's face fell.

"Who is she?" He growled but he had his suspicions.

"Now father please calm down." Draco said trying to reason. He could feel Avery trying to calm his father but it had little effect.

"dammit Draco let me see her!" He spat. The blonde didn't wait and went over grabbing his son and throwing him to the side. His furious blue eyes met the trembling green ones.

"A Potter! You mated a Potter!" Lucius screamed at his son. "You are a disgrace! I don't eve...." He raised a hand to lash at the boy but the raven haired girl stepped in his way. Lucius looked a little surprised but anger flared up again.

"You listen here mutt. You will not be bonding with my son. I don't care who your brother is!" Lucius snapped expecting the girl to stand down but she didn't. Instead she toke a step closer.

"Now you listen here bud. I'm going to tell you the same thing I told Harry. Draco didn't chose me. I've been his mate since birth and nothing is going to change that. I'm sorry I don't fit in with your perfect little blonde hair blue eyed mold but maybe that's a good thing because things need to change. I don't care if you don't like me because I care about Draco and I'm not leaving him." Her voice was cold and angry. Lucius raised an eye brow at the young girl. He could easily kill her right then in there but he didn't. Snape and Albus stood silent on the side. They hadn't expecting things to go this way.

Draco stood and held his mate ashamed for not protecting her but even more in love with her for protecting him. She cared about him. Lucius went and sat down picking up a cup of tea no one had noticed was there. "She is different. She will do." And with that he toke a sip of tea and said nothing else.

[PenguinObsession]

First Impression

Avery looked at Lucius curiously and a little angry. "What do you mean I'll do? Five seconds ago you were about to hit your own son because he is with me and now you're sipping tea!" Lucius winced a little when she called him out on trying hurt Draco. "I thought you cared about him." She spat. Draco grabbed her arm trying to stop her but it was too late. The older Malfoy was on his feet standing close to the girl.

"Don't you dare say I don't care about Draco, mutt. He is my everything." His voice trembled with anger. He watched the girl take an angry breath and step back. She raised her hand and made a sweeping motion toward him, he expected to be thrown against the wall but instead he felt a wave of relaxation wash over him. Avery closed her eyes and held her hands at her waist palms towards the ground, taking deep breaths.

Draco looked at his mate and then his father wondering what was going to happen. Just incase he stepped between the pair. "Father Avery is my mate. I know she is related to Potter, but I can't help it." His voice was soft. He loved his father but Avery was now his life.

Lucius sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose. "I know son but you know the position this puts me in now. The Dark Lord will want her to get to Harry." His voice was soft and regretful. He didn't want to do it but Voldemort would kill his family. He could care less about Narcissa, but he couldn't live if something happened to Draco.

Avery raised an eyebrow and her eyes met Dumbledore's. The old wizard looked back and then gave a slow nod. Avery toke a deep breath and walked up to take Draco's hand. The Veela looked down and gave her a small smile. "Mr. Malfoy, Harry isn't the one who is going to kill Voldemort... I am.... And he knows it." The raven haired beauty said softly, green eyes meeting blue. Silence hung in the air until it was broken by laughter from Lucius.

"You're kidding right? That's hilarious tiny little you killing the most powerful wiz...." When he saw the grave faces on all of the others his face too fell.

"But... Harry.... The prophecy." Lucius stuttered. There was no way this tiny girl was going to restore the wizarding world.

"Prophecies can be misread Lucius. You know this better than anyone." Albus said in a soft voice.

"Ms. Potter will be the one to kill Tom. And Draco is going to help her." When his sons name was mentioned. Lucius's eyes went wide.

"No! My son will take no part in this!" But as the words came out of his mouth he saw the way Draco looked at the girl he knew. The older Veela sat down on the couch and held his hands in his head. He didn't look up until he felt a hand on his back. His eyes met the fierce green ones of Avery.

"Sir, I will kill him even if it means my own life. I will free both you and Snape and I will protect your son. And that is a Wizards Promise." By the look in her eyes her words were set in stone. The blonde looked up at the girl and allowed tears to swim in his eyes. He quickly sat up and hugged the girl tightly.

"You remind me so much of your mother." He said softly. Things were silent until the soft sobs of the girl were heard. Lucius held her close and rubbed her back softly. "They would be so proud." He said softly. The young girl gripped the back of his coat tighter. He held her as she cried, all of the others silent, their heads hung.

{ no joke I started crying as I wrote this x3 }

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Avery sat on the couch next to Draco with a hot coco in her hands. Her eyes were still puffy from her little break down but she had calmed down. For the past half and hour the group had just been talking, learning more about each other. Albus had left to take care if a pair of 6 years attempting to let a Blast Ended Skewrt out in the Hufflepuff common room, so Avery got to get a little closer with the Slytherin trio.

"So Ms. Potter I know a lot about your brother but not much about you. Tell me about my new daughter-in-law." A warm smile was on Lucius's face. His icy outer shell had melted and underneath was a kind man.

"Well I tend to stay out of the news reports. Very few remember the Girl Who Lived. I take all advanced classes including Snapes N.E.W.T Potions class." When Lucius looked at Snape the Potions. Master gave a nod and a small smirk.

"Unlike he brother Ms. Potter has a very promising future in Potions... Just like Lilly." His onyx eyes met the swimming green ones. Avery wiped away a tear and continued.

"I wish to breed and sell magical creatures or provide a sanctuary for injured ones or ones who can't survive in the wild. And that's about it." Lucius sat for a moment and then spoke.

"I must say Ms. Potter you are nothing like your brother." A small smile graced his face causing a large one to appear on the girls face. Draco gave a thankful smile to his father and kissed the top of the girls head pulling her closer.

"My boy seem to like you a lot." The older Malfoy said with a smile. He was just happy Draco was happy. Avery smiled and looked up at Draco.

"I never followed my brother in his blind hatred for Slytherins. Every house has their faults. The man who helped kill my parents was a Gryfindor.... So when I found out I wasn't mad. I got pretty lucky." A warm smile spread across her lips as she looked up at her mate. He leaned down and kissed her softly.

Lucius gave a cough causing the two to pull apart. A bright blush spread across Avery's cheeks.

"I'm sorry to say this but tomorrow instead of going to Hogsmade you will coming with me to the Manor for the day. Narcissa wants to meet you." His voice was soft and he wasn't surprised when his son stood.

"You're bloody mad if you think we are going there! Narcissa will tear her apart. You know how mad that woman is! She belongs in Mungo's" Draco spat. Avery peaked around the full black wings that were now out of Draco's back.

"Draco I can keep things calm and I'll stay beside you the whole time. We will be here by dinner so she can't hurt me while we sleep." Avery said in a soft voice pulling the Veela back down on the couch. He protectively wrapped his arms around her burying his face in her long dark looks.

Lucius gave a smile. He had forgotten about the girls ability to control emotions. How did so many forget about the girl?

Avery stood and looked into the fire giving a deep breath. "But before we go I have to share something. I can do something else and if I am threatened I might not be able to control it." All three men looked at her curious. Giving a sigh the girl turned and closed her eyes. A soft purple mist swirled around her feet and started swirling around her.....

{ :3 I'll post the next charter tomorrow ;3 }

{ UPDATE! 1-30-14 I went through and edited this chapter a TON so if you want to go through a read it some things have changed. Most minor but a lot of dialog was changed }

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{ sorry for this chapter being so late guys. I had a big competition today and yesterday i was just drained }

Patronus

The purple mist bellowed and swirled around her from head to toes. Slowly the fog started to fade but Avery wasnt standing there anymore. Instead a brilliant snow white Tiger stood in her place. The three men stood there their mouths open in awe. The only way they knew it was her was because on the right side of her neck the stripes made a lightning shape.

The mist started to come up from the floor and again surrounded the tigress. When it cleared Avery was again standing before them. "Youre... youre an Animagus?" Draco finally stuttered after several minutes of silence. Avery nodded her raven colored curls bouncing at her shoulders.

"Yes, Dumbledore thought it might be something clever for Harry and I to have up our sleeves. We are undocumented so Voldemort cant find out. Harry is a Lion. I swear he bleeds gold and red." She said with a smirk.

"Then why are you a Tigress? Typically a persons Animagus means something to them." Snape said in his cursive voice.

"You didnt know? The Potter crest is a white tiger with it's paws on the hilt of an upright sword." When she talked about her fathers family her voice went soft. Draco went to her and wrapped an arm around her.

"You are gorgeous love." He cooed causing his mate to smile. She snuggled in closer to him craving the contact.

"Snape do you think you could brew an Animagus potion for Draco? I think he should learn too, it could come in handy." Her green eyes looked up at her blue eyed angel a soft smile on her face. The Potions Master gave a curt nod.

"I guess I could find the time." His voice sounded uninterested but on the inside he was still trying to get over the magnificence of the Tigress. Her fur was whiter than snow and the stripes darker than her raven colored curls. The thing that really got him though were the eyes. Even in her tiger form Avery had her brilliant green eyes that could turn from icy cold to heart melting in mere seconds.

"How long will it take?" Draco asked trying to hide the eagerness in his voice to no avail. Images of magnificent creatures ran through his mind. He had no doubt he would be something amazing, he was mated to the Girl Who Lived so he tended to have magnificent things. The Potions Master chuckled at his godson and the older Malfoy cracked a small smile.

"It should be ready by dinner tonight. Come to my room after dinner and you will take it. Now I shall be going. I need to get started if I want to have it done by then." The onyx eyed man stood and Lucius stood with him.

"I think I will join you. It has been awhile since I have had the chance to see you work." A small smirk graced his lips. Really he wanted to go down and have a drink and relax but he didnt want Draco to think he didnt want to be with him. The pair stepped out of the portrait, promising to stop by for lunch.

"So what do you want to do today love?" Draco purred nuzzling Averys neck softly. Avery squirmed underneath his touch and giggled softly.

"How about we go to the Room of Requirement? We have DADA lessons with Dumbledore tonight and Im a little bit rusty." The Veela smile and escorted his mate out of their rooms and into the hall.

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"Confringo!" Avery yelled and the pillow in front of her burst into flames. She gave a smile and looked over to Draco who gave her a smile. Her hair was in a pony tail now and small beads of sweat dripped down her neck. They had been at it for about 2 hours and at first she could barely do anything but now she was able to start doing some of the more difficult spells.

"Are you ready for the big one?" Draco asked stepping up next to her. Avery gave a nod and closed her eyes pulling all of the happy memories out of her head. Finally she landed on the one of when she was sorted into the Gryffindor House. Harry, Ron, Hermoine, Fred, and George all ran up cheering and smiling. The lifted her up on their shoulders and carried her back to the table were everyone was on their feet clapping and cheering.

"Expecto Patronum." She whispered softly. When she opened her eyes she saw a doe grazing before her. Tears came to her eyes as the doe slowly started to fade away. Draco wrapped an arm around her knowing what the doe was. It was her mother's Patronus. The girl was almost exactly like Lilly but instead of fire red hair she had her raven colored curls

"You do it." She said catching him staring at her. She had never seen Draco's Patronus but she had a feeling it would be a snake or something along those lines. Draco gave a chuckle and closed his eyes. Before he had difficulty trying to find enough happiness inside him to cast the spell, but now he had no trouble at all.

He thought about the first time he knew Avery was his mate. How her long rave curls fell over her shoulders. Her prefect pale skin glowed in the soft candle light of the Dinning Hall. She was reading some Muggle book, her green eyes quickly scanning the page, devouring the words. "Expecto Patronum." He said softly.

When his eyes opened a tiger sat at his feet gazing at the room around her. She stood and stalked around and then lept into the air and vanished. His blue eyes met the wide green ones of his mate.

"Has that always been your Pantronus?" She asked curiously.

"No it used to be a snake but they change depending on what makes you the happiest." As he talked he strode across the room to meet her. He cupped her cheek in his hand, his lips only a breath away from hers.

"And you make me the happiest man in the world." He whispered softly. Quickly he closed the distance between them and kissed her hard.

Electricity ran through her as Draco's lips met hers. It wasnt long before they were passionately engulfed in the contact. His tongue roamed her mouth, sending shivers to her core. He unlocked feelings in the deepest parts of her soul making her feel alive. Being this close and intimate with him made her feel whole. He put a piece of her back together that she didnt even know was broken. But as soon as the contact was over she felt horribly broken again. She laid her head down on his chest breathing in his scent.

He smelled like iron, leather, and mint. All cold but strong things just like him. His arms surrounded her, protecting her from all harm and worry. She was putty in his hands just wanting to be loved. She felt him kiss the top of her head and then lay his cheek down on her hair. Everything with him seemed to be perfect. He was perfect.

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Vinculums

For several minutes of bliss the pair just held each other. Avery finally broke away standing in front of him. "I want to try something." She said softly. As she spoke the purple mist raced around her faster than before quickly covering her and then fading. The Snow Queen soon stood in her place. Brilliant emeralds shined playfully in the dimly lit room. Draco stood in awe until he heard a small voice in his head.

"Can you hear me?" Its voice wasnt his. He looked down at the Tigress with wide eyes.

"H..how can we do this? Only bonded mates can do this and even that is rare." Draco could have swore he saw the Tigress smirk. Silently she walked over and rubbed her head along his legs a low rumbling purr coming from her throat. Draco sunk his fingers into her thick white fur, rubbing the back of her head lovingly. Her fur was softer than any velvet and seemed to flow through his fingers like water.

"We dont have a bond like any other Draco. We are special. We are stronger than anything ever seen before." The voice purred in his head.He gave a smirk. In her Tiger for Avery was much more confident, but being a creature this magnificent he could understand why. She stopped rubbing against his leg and sat at his side looking like a guard dog.

"I dont get to let her out often. She gets frustrated and fights me." Draco watched the Tigress yawn, her white fangs glittering in the candle light. She stretched out and laid on the ground, putting her paws on her head.

"Well you can let it out around me." He said softly sitting next to his mate. The Tigress moved and laid her massive head in his lap, purring when his fingers started to stroke her head. Draco smirked still at awe at what was happening to him at the moment. A bell rang out 3 times signaling it was time for lunch. Draco heard the Tigress sigh and stand up. The purple mist started to come from the floor.

"Wait! I have an idea." The Tigress turned and the mist fell away.

"There are things called Vinculums in the wizarding world. Its usually between a wizard and an animal but I dont see why this would work. Its a bond of Magic, Body, and Soul. The bond states that each will protect each other at all costs. Also during battle the Vinculum can store magic for the other. If we each do one for our Animagus forms then thats 2 more bonds on top of the Veela bond that connect us." He sunk to his knees and looked into the Tigress's eyes. "It will make us closer and impossible to tear apart." He whispered softly. "And Vinculums are allowed to walk freely with their masters through out the school. So you could let her out when ever you wanted."

The Tigress started to purr and nuzzled Draco softly. "Everyone should be in the Dinning Hall you can go in Tigress form to our rooms." The Tigress gave a happy little roar and bolted to the door. She put two paws on the handle and pushed it down which let the door swing open. As soon as she saw outside she was running in the halls giving happy roars. Draco rolled his eyes and toke off after her to make sure she didnt get into trouble.

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Ronald Weasley stood outside of the Room of Requirement hidden by Harry's invisibility cloak. He knew Avery and Draco were in there and he was waiting for them to come out. All night he had been up tossing and turning thinking about how he was going to free his love from that snake. Yes, Ron had always loved Avery Potter but stayed away because she was Harry's sister, but since Harry was going after his sister like a dog would a bone, he figured Avery was free game. The morning everything had happened he was going to tell her. He had never loved Hermione she was just a pawn.

He watched the white Tigress bound of the room, his heart stuck in his chest. She had shown him? It didnt matter he probably charmed her into it, forcing her to tell all of her secrets so he could feed them to the Dark Lord. He Tigress raced down the hall and a minute later the Veela came out looking trying to decide which way his mate went. Show time.

Ron stepped out from under the invisibility cloak and walked over to the Veela still undetected. By the time Draco saw him it was too late. Ron threw a left hook connecting with Draco's jaw. The blonde staggered backwards but didnt have enough time to recover. Ron toke his head and bashed it it the wall behind him. Ron gave a sickening smile when he heard the loud crack the blondes head made. Draco fell to the floor in a slump, unconscious. Ron made a hard contact to the boys stomach, satisfied with himself.

Avery raced through the halls but skidded to a stop when she felt pain radiate through her head. Whimpering she looked around for Draco but he was no where to be found. "Draco?!" She yelled into his head but she felt no presence. She raced back to the Room of Requirement and saw Draco laying on the ground, blood in his white blonde hair. When her eyes say Ron standing over him hatred ran through her. Giving a roar she raced over knocking Ron down will full force. Her claws sunk into his arms as she pinned him to the ground causing him to scream in pain.

"A..aavery its ok youre free now. You dont have to keep up this act. We can be together now." He whimpered, blood trickling down his arms. Avery stared down at him with stone cold emeralds. She growled hackles raised, her logs fangs glittered in the torch light and saliva dripped down onto his neck.

"Avery its me. You dont have to act." Ron whimpered getting a little scared. She couldnt possibly love him. Avery gave a loud roar and raised a paw slashing it across his face. He screamed in pain as the claws ripped through his skin. He covered his bleeding eye, crying in agony. The Tigress got off the crying boy and raced to Draco giving a pitiful mew. She slid her massive head under his back and slid him onto hers. He hung limp over each side of her, blood dripping from the back of his head. With her powerful jaws she grabbed the howling boy's pant leg and padded as quickly as she could to the Dinning Hall. It was closer than the infirmary.

Screams broke out when the Tigress walked in with the bleeding boys. Ron still whimpered in pain holding his face with shaking hands. In seconds Harry, Hermione, Snape, Lucius, and Dumbledore were down next to them.

"Ron!" Hermione screamed sinking to her knees pulling the bleeding boy close to her. Lucius lifted his son off Avery's back holding him close.

"WHAT HAPPENED HERE!" He yelled looking at his pale bleeding son. His cold blue eyes landed on the blood stained Tigress.

"You! I should have known better than to trust a mudblood like you!" He spat. Avery gave a growl her hackles raising. She lunged for the older Malfoy but was quickly knocked aside by a flurry of gold. A large male Lion pinned the Tigress to the ground, emeralds staring into emeralds.

"ENOUGH!" Dumbledore yelled and the whole Dinning Hall fell silent. "Severus take Ronald and Draco to Poppy. Lucius and Hermione please go with him. Harry please escort your sister to my office so we can get all of this settled." His voice was cold but he knew there was more to this story than met the eye. Severus led the group out of the Dinning Hall as quickly as he could. The Lion moved to let the Tigress up but quickly bit the scruff of her neck dragging her out of the Dinning Hall. Dumbledore toke a deep breath trying to collect himself before following.


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"He attacked Draco! I was running when I felt a pain in my head. I ran back to see Ron standing over Draco, blood literally on his hands. He told me I was free and that our love could finally happen. He's gone mad!" The young Potter screamed. Her dress was torn in one side, her curls had blood in them and were a mess, small scratches and blood covered her face, arms, and legs. What ever happened to her in Tiger form happened in her human form too. Dumbledore sat quietly at his desk listening.

"But you had no right to attack him like that. Ron will never see out of that eye again." Avery screamed at him fury in her eyes.

"This isnt a one way street! Draco protects me and I protect him! He attacked my mate!" She screamed in a shrill voice. Tears ran down her cheeks and she shook with anger. Harry stood looking at his sister with sorrow. She really did care about him and now someone who she believed was family to her tried to kill him. He went to his sister and wrapped his arms around her. She broke down crying into him.

"We will wait until Mr. Malfoy wakes up to hear his half of the story but until then you arent allowed to go to the infirmary." Avery spun around looking at him with fury.

"Draco cant be away from me! Me being here right now is an outrage! My magic will heal him faster and if he wakes up to see im gone he will go mad!" She hissed. There was no question in her voice she was going to see him. Jerking away from Harry she stormed out of the office and raced down to the infirmary.

Without uttering a word the large oak doors swung open and banged against the stone halls, echoing throughout the castle. Madam Pomfery looked up about to say some harsh words but when she saw the look on Avery's face she stayed quiet. Ron looked up hatred in his one good eye, a bandage covering the other.

"Traitor! You bloody traitor!" He screamed. Avery stopped and turned to look at him. Hermione shivered next to Ron scared for what was going to happen.

"Hermione he doesnt love you." Avery said her voice dead of all emotion. "He told me he loves me. He never loved you." Her emeralds watched Ron's face fall. Hermione looked at him hurt swimming in her brown eyes.

"T..that isnt true?" Hermione croaked tears already starting to stream down her face. Ron looked at her with sad eyes but then they turned hard.

"You stupid girl. I never loved you but it wasnt hard to wrap you around my little pinky finger. I would never be with a mudblood." He spat. Hermione looked at him with shock and then darted out of the infirmary sobbing. Avery gave a smirk.

"There goes the only person who cared about you." Her voice was like ice. Ron's face fell when he realized he had just burned the only card he had left to play. Avery turned away from the red head and went to Draco's bed.

The blonde slept a bandage wrapped around his whole head. Avery sank to her knees beside him whimpering softly. "Will he be ok?" She croaked looking up at Snape who was standing next to her.

"He should be fine. Though he will have a scar on the back of his head. He will need to rest for a few days. No moving, no loud noises, just peace and quiet." He said softly looking at his godson with a heavy heart.

Avery stood and held on tightly to the Potions teacher weeping. Snape sat down and pulled the girl onto his lap cradling her as she cried.

[PenguinObsession]

Good Morning?

Draco watched the black turn into gray, and the gray into white. Slowly his eyes fluttered open looking at his surroundings. For a few seconds everything was fine but then he was hit with a wave of pain. He gave a soft groan. Why did his head hurt so bad? Slowly he sat up recognizing the blaring white of the infirmary. He felt like he needed to do something but he couldnt quite put his finger on it.

"Ah I see you are awake." Draco turned to the familiar voice of his godfather.

"Yea what happened?" Draco asked reaching up to run his fingers through his hair, only to feel cotton.

"Weasley attacked you in the halls. Ms. Potter carried you to the Dinning Hall in her Tiger form. She also gave Mr. Weasley a few touch ups." He gave a smirk when his eyes landed on the sleeping girl.

"She has refused to leave your side for the past 2 days youve been asleep." He said in a soft voice. Draco raised an eyebrow.

"Why would Potter care about me?" He asked. He hadnt exactly ever been the nicest person on earth to the girl. There was that one time Draco had turned her hair into snakes. Or the other time when they made her mute for a while two weeks. Snapes eyes went wide.

"What is the last thing you remember?" He asked urgency in his voice. Draco thought for a moment trying to recall his last memory.

"Father and I were out shopping for my presents for my 16th birthday. But my birthday is a week before school starts. Why am I here?" Draco asked everything a fog in his mind. What had happened to the last week of his life? Snape sat down and gave a sigh pinching the bridge of his nose. He really didnt remember anything. His eyes snapped open when he heard movement next to him.

Avery gave a yawn and slowly sat up. Her eyes landed on an awake Draco and her face lit up. "Draco! Youre awake. I was so worried about you. I havent left for the past 2 days." In one fluid movement she was up and by Dracos side and kissing him softly. Draco sat stunned for a moment before he pushed her away from him and knocked her to the ground.

"What the bloody hell Potter! Get your filthy paws off of me. You smell the garbage you are." He spat wiping his mouth. He toke a drink of water trying to get her mudblood germs off of him. His eyes looked down and met broken emeralds.

"Wh... I dont understand. Draco Im your mate." She whimpered softly standing. Draco choked on his water at the word mate.

"I would NEVER mate a filthy mudblood like you and even if I did I would rather kill myself." He hissed. The nerve she had to try and say she was his mate! Avery whimpered pitifully looking at Draco, tears streaming freely down her face. Snape reached out for the girl but she pushed his hands away and darted off, her sobs echoing off of the walls. Snape toke a deep breath.

"Im going to get a memory retrieving spell. I suggest you plan an apology for Ms. Potter." Snapes voice was cold and curt. He turned, robes bellowing at his feet, and walked out of the infirmary. Draco sat looking at his hands. What had just happened? He needed to apologize to Potter? He raised his head when he heard a snicker. His eyes landed on a shredded Ron.

"I told her you were a snake. I warned her but you really had her fooled. She even started to fall for you. You dont deserve her even if you had changed." He hissed.

"Once a Death Eater always a Death Eater." Ron spat in a mocking tone. Draco opened his mouth to say some very nasty words but Snape was back already with a small vile in his hands. He thrust the bottle into Draco's hands.

"Take this." He ordered. Draco looked down at the purple liquid in the vile. That was not natural. Grimacing he toke the potion in one shot, shuddering at the taste. For a moment nothing happened but then he was flooded with pictures and memories. Finding Avery for the first time. Lucius meeting Avery. Their first kiss. Her Tiger form. Them talking telepathically. Avery being the one to fight Voldemort. Them practicing in the Room of Requirement. Everything flooded back to him at once. When he opened his eyes again he sat there for a second motionless. Then he remembered what he had just did to Avery. A rock formed in the pit of his stomach. He sat over the edge of the bed and vomited.

When he sat up he looked up to the hard stare of Snape. "I have to find her." He croaked tears falling down his face. He felt himself crumble on the inside. He wanted no he needed to hold her, to tell her he was so sorry, and to make it all up to her. Snape gave a nod and moved so the boy could get up.

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Draco walked up the Gryffindor tower with legs of lead. Giving a gulp he knocked on the frame of the large painting that guarded their rooms. After a few minutes of waiting he saw the furious face of Harry Potter. Harry stepped out of the frame and pressed his wand against Draco's neck.

"Im giving you 5 seconds to explain why my little sister is in there crying so hard she is throwing up." He growled, hatred dripped from his voice.

"I lost my memory! I didnt remember anything until Snape gave me a potion. Please, please I need to see her." He croaked dropping to his knees. His back racked with his sobs. Harry looked down at the Veela his face still stern but faltering.

"You have 5 minutes." Harry said with a voice of ice. Draco looked up and the stood stepping quickly through the portrait. He looked around to see the furious eyes of Gryffindors. He heard cries coming from the boys dorms and he felt his heart crack. The cries got louder and then softer as a door opened and closed. Ginny stepped down the stairs looking for Harry.

"Harry she wants yo..." When she saw Draco her face fell.

"Leave!" She hissed blocking the stairway. Draco looked at her helplessly.

"Please I need to exp..." He stammered but he was cut off by Ginny.

"Oh you explained plenty! Avery is up there crying harder than I have ever seen her cry. She is still a bloody mess from when she saved YOUR life because she wouldnt leave YOUR side. She knew that if you woke up and she wasnt there you would flip but I guess she didnt realize she would have been better off. You hurt her Draco and I wont let you do that again." Draco whimpered softly feeling his heart shatter in his chest.

"I have to see her. Please." He begged tears falling down his face again. Her sobs were tearing him apart. He heard the door open and suddenly the sobs started to come down the stairs.

"G..g..ginny." Avery whimpered. Her eyes were red and puffy as tears fell from her eyes. Her matted curls stuck to her neck because of the tears. Her dress was torn and bloody as were her arms and legs. When she looked up and saw Draco she was still and silent for a moment. Suddenly she started to shake and then a heart breaking whimper came from her lips. A sob echoed through the common room and Avery ran back up the stairs.

Draco didnt bother to ask. He pushed past Ginny and raced up the stairs after Avery. As she got to the door he caught her wrist and pulled her into him. Sobs racked her little body. Her fists pounded against his chest as she tried to pull away but he held her close.

"Im so sorry." He whispered over and over again tears flowing down his cheeks. He sunk to the ground holding her close to him letting her cry. His wings ripped out of his back and closed around her.

"I love you." He whispered softly but the girl still cried hard against his chest.

[PenguinObsession]

Forgiveness

Avery slept soundly in Harry's bed, Draco holding her to his chest. Hermione had put a sleeping charm on her so she could relax. At the beginning the Lions glared at the Veela but now they were all talking in hushed voices. Draco eagerly listened to the stories that they told about Avery when she was younger.

Soon all of the teens were chatting sharing happy stories, laughing. Draco looked at Hermione with sadness in his baby blues. "Im sorry about calling you all of those awful names, and about Ron." He said softly looking down at Avery's sleeping face. Hermione and Harry both looked at his with raised eyebrows.

"Its alright Draco. Thank you though." She said with a smile. "Ron is a git and I should have noticed that before." Her voice fell a little but no pain showed in her eyes. Draco then turned to Harry.

"I know we have been at war with each other for years but I would like to apologize for everything I have done. When you rejected my friendship Im not going to lie it hurt. But now I have her." He said softly looking down at Avery. "And I realize that thing between us will have to change in order for her to be happy." Harry looked at Draco with a whole new perspective. He saw how the Veela looked at his sister with love. He held her protectively and every time she stirred he looked at her with concern. Draco really cared about her.

Harry gave a smile. "Im sorry for my actions too and Im sorry about rejecting your friendship. I knew nothing about the wizard world and Ron was the only person who had been kind to me. I should have thought for myself but I didnt. I hope that from now on we can be friends." The 3 shared large smiles and they knew this was the turning of a new page.

Avery sat straight up in bed panting hard. Everyone jumped a little but Draco was the first to react. "Avery? Is something wrong?" He asked softly. He still didnt know how she would react to him. Avery looked at him but stayed quiet. She shifted her hair to show her dark red scar. "It burns." She whimpered softly

"I didnt dream but it burns so bad." Harry stood and got some cream from his night table and put a little on is sisters scar. Avery relaxed as soon as he did. Draco pulled her back against him and he couldnt help but notice how she didnt relax like before. Sadness crept into his blue eyes. He had really hurt her. The others didnt seem to notice because they all shared happy smiles.

"Come on lets go get some breakfast." Hermione suggested. "And Draco you are more than welcome to sit at the Gryffindor table." She and Harry left to wait down in the commons. Avery moved to follow but Draco held her close.

"Im sorry." He whimpered, nuzzling her begging her for forgiveness. Avery stayed quiet but laid her head in the crook of his neck.

"I know. It just hurt." Her voice was so soft and the pain was clear. Draco tilted her chin up and kissed her softly. At first she did nothing but then he lips moved with his. She moved closer to him and wrapped her arms around his neck. Draco felt tears come to his eyes, he had been forgiven and now he just wanted to be close to her. Avery finally pulled away a small smile on her face. She snuggled closer to him.

"Come on lets go." She said softly. Avery stood and grabbed his hand leading him down to the commons where Hermione and Harry were waiting.

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When they all walked into the Dinning Hall it went silent. Harry Potter walking next to Draco Malfoy? And Draco Malfoy had his arm around Avery Potter? They had all heard about what Avery had done to Ron so now when she looked at those staring the looked away scared. Draco could see the hurt in his mates eyes and held her a little closer.

"Ignore them." He said softly. Avery looked up and realized these were the glances Draco got every day. Harry had hurt people but because of his scar those actions were considered ok. Draco had been an outcast and had been branded because of his Fathers actions. Avery snuggled a little closer to him and sat down between him and Harry.

Breakfast was peaceful and soon the noise of owl wings could be heard. Avery didnt look up because she knew she wouldnt get any mail. But when a letter dropped in her lap she looked up. At least a 100 owls were flying above her with letters in their beaks or tied to their feet. Avery's face went pale when she noticed most of them were red.

One by one Avery toke the letters from the owl and put them in Hermione's bag. Her face was pale and she stayed quiet. Harry and Draco both had anger in their eyes. They could see how this was hurting her. Avery was use to being the picture girl for kindness and love. Now she untied Howler and Howler knowing each contained hateful words. Finally the last owl gave her a large news paper.

The Girl Who Lived Switching Sides?
by Rite Skeeter

Avery Potter, The Girl Who Lived, is said to mated to Draco Malfoy. It is thought that Lucius Malfoy is one of Death Eaters that is trying to end Albus Dumbledore. So the question is has our little girl switched sides? Is she going to go against her brother, her dead parents, her friends? A trustworthy source has told me there is more behind the scar...

Avery stopped reading when Harry ripped the newspaper out of her hands. He had been reading over shoulder. "How dare she!" he growled. Draco had the same look of murder on his face. Avery was the only one who didnt seem upset. She held out her hands and closed her eyes and soon a wave of relaxation washed over their table. Draco held her close laying his cheek on her head.

No one knew what to say so they all stayed quiet. Avery finally broke the silence. "Im in the mood for some flying." A small smile was on her lips. She knew the boys all too well. They would never give up a chance to fly. It was their weakness. Harry and Draco nodded but Hermione shook her head no.

"Avery youve still got blood in your hair from almost 3 days ago. I think you deserve to relax and go to bed early tonight." The boys looked down in the selfishness, both had failed to realize everything the girl had been through the past couple days. Avery gave a smile and a sigh.

"That actually sounds pretty amazing. A nice bubble bath and then just sitting in bed reading." She gave a happy sigh and then leaned against Draco.

"Well then We will fly tomorrow. Come on love I'll draw you a bath." Draco said standing holding out a hand for his mate. Harry's smile only faltered a little and that was just because this was his little sister. He didn't want to think about her that way with anyone. But quickly his smile came back when he remembered Draco wasn't like that. Avery looked at Harry waiting for his permission first.

"Go relax you deserve it." Harry said kissing his sister cheek softly. "I'll come up and visit before or after lunch though. And Ginny wants to stop by sometime soon too." The red headed girl was currently with Ron and their parents who came to talk to Albus. Avery gave a large smile. "Great I miss her. Love you guys I'll see you later." She gave Harry and Hermione a quick kiss on the cheek and then left with Draco to go to their rooms.

[PenguinObsession]

A Pair of Snakes

Draco walked Avery back to their rooms in relative silence. But it wasnt the awkward or angry silence that he had become used to, it was the warm silence of nothing needs to be said for things to be less perfect. Once they got into their rooms Avery made a bee line for the bathroom, excited to smell good once again. Draco was left to his own devices for what he guess would be around 30 minutes. The veela looked at the table and saw a stack of mail from this morning. Granger must of had a House Elf drop it by. Seeing the large stack of read made his blood boil again but he turned away. He wasnt going to open them or burn them. They were Avery's to decide what to do with.

Instead the Veela went to his room and dug around through his trunk. Finally he found the treasure he had buried away from prying eyes. He held a large velvet box in his hands, which were shaking lightly. Opening it he looked at the necklace it contained. It was on a delicate silver chain. Crawling up the chain was a intricate silver snake with emeralds for eyes. When he opened the box the snake gave a hiss and crawled back down to the bottom center of the chain. Draco heard a hiss coming from under his shirt in response. The Veela pulled out his own silver chain to show a snake almost identical save that the eyes were a light blue Aquamarine and not Emerald.

Every Veela had something for their mates that would mark them as their own. Some gave tattoos, pets, or jewelry. The elder Malfoy had a ring that he always wore and the one matched it rested in the ground with his love. It was a silver snake much like Draco's that went from his knuckle up to his fingernail. The snake moved and hiss as well but since that fatal night the snake had been still.

Draco quickly hid the necklace when he heard a knock at his bedroom door. When he felt comfortable with it's hiding place he turned to open the door. His eyes fell to his mate who's long raven curls now bounced freely and her skin glowed in the fire light. Draco gave a smile which she returned. His large arms surrounded her and pulled her close. He was hit hard with the smell of roses and honey. He purred softly burring his face into her hair. He loved this, just him and her and nothing could change that. Avery led him to the couch where the continued to snuggle.

"I love you." Draco whispered softly kissing the top of her head. He waiting for several painful moments before she responded.

"I love you too Draco." She said softly looking up at him. Blue met green before the pair engaged into yet another passionate kiss. When the contact broke Draco wrapped his arms around her to snuggle again but Avery pulled away. She looked up and sawthe small traces of hurt in his eyes and rolled hers. "Love why dont you go shower. Im not the only one bloody." The green eyed beauty said with a smile kissing his nose. Draco rolled his eyes and kissed her softly again before standing.

"Ill be back soon love." He drawled in a sultry voice that caused a shiver to go down Avery's spine. Emeralds watched him walk away, and she gave a little whimper missing him already. Giving a sigh Avery looked down at the mail and picked up one of the cream envelopes ripping it open.


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Draco walked out of his rooms to see his tiny mate on the floor, mail scattered around her. From what he noticed she had 3 piles and then ones she had yet to read. He walked over and sat behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist, causing her to jump. "What are you doing love?" He whispered in her ear planting a small kiss behind it. He felt his mate give a little shiver before answering.

"I have 3 piles. Howlers." She said pointing to the much larger red pile. Draco gave a small growl in response but she laced her fingers with his causing him to relax. "Mirage Proposals, angry letters, or just stupid things." The Veela's temper really flared when he heard mirage proposals. Before Avery could react he snatched up a letter and stood.

When he opened it he gave a growl in fury. The nerve this man had to say these disgusting things to his mate! Draco almost lost it when he saw the pictures the man had sent of himself. "This man is going to pay." He growled moving towards the door. In seconds Avery was at his side laying a hand on his chest. The second she made the contact Draco felt himself relax, all of his anger fading away. He looked at her with pitiful blue eyes.

"Draco he is ignorant and stupid but he doesnt deserve to die because of it. Im yours and they can try but they are wasting their breath." She said in a soft voice. Draco wrapped his arms around her letting the letter fall to the ground.

"I have a surprise." He said excitedly. "Close your eyes." When his mate did so he ran to his room and retrieved the black box. He walked into the common room and set it in his waiting mates hands.

"Open." Avery did as she was told and her eyes went wide when she saw the box.

"Oh Draco you shouldnt have gotten me any..." Her words were silenced by a soft kiss.

"Its a Veela thing. Just open it." He said softly anxious to see what she thought. Slowly she opened the box and a small gasp escaped her cherry lips.

"Oh Draco... Its gorgeous." She breathed looking up at him with wide emerald orbs. The Veela let out a breath and smiled. He toke the necklace out of the box. Avery moved her curls so he could place it around her neck. When the necklace was in place it changed size to fit right in the center of her chest. A soft blue glow surrounded the silver and then faded away.

"Its so it will never come off." Draco said pulling out his own necklace which was much longer and thicker. "It is a portkey so if either of is holds the snake and whispers the others name it will send you directly to me or vise versa. It also has protection charms and it stores magic. It is also my Veela crest so this shows that you are my mate and only mine.' He said in a possessive growl. Avery smiled and kissed him softly, leaning into him.

"I love it. I love you." She breathed softly. Draco smiled scooping her into his arms.

"Good because youre not leaving." He said playfully. Avery gave a little yelp when he picked her up and quickly wrapped his arms around his neck.

"Enough of the letters I want some time with MY mate." Draco said carrying her to the couch.

{ sorry you guys had to wait so long. I might be able to crank out another chapter tonight }

[PenguinObsession]

The Dance of Leopards and Tigers

Draco didn't bother to hide his anger as his mate opened another Howler. She insisted on listening to everyone, saying if they toke the time to send them she would listen. Her face hid all emotion so Draco didn't know if he should comfort her or get angry. Through the screaming of the howlers neither heard the pop of a House Elf. After the current one exploded they heard a tiny voice.

"Master Draco, Master Snape told Minky to bring Master Draco this potion and Pumpkin Juice sir." The little elf was shaking clearly stirred up by the Howlers. Avery stood and toke the small vial and and goblet from her.

"Thank you Minky. You've done very well. You can go now." A warm smile crossed her face causing the House Elf to smile and relax.

"Thank you Mistress Potter." The Elf stammered before apperating away. Avery turned back and sat between Draco's legs on the ground.

"You're so kind to them. Why? The live to serve us." Draco had been raised around the lesser beings and had been use to thinking them more as property.

"They are living and breathing. They feel and hurt just like us. They get yelled at and hurt often so why they are here I try to make them smile. Everyone needs kindness no matter what you are or who you are." At the who she turned back and nuzzled him softly. Draco felt his heart melt at his mates words.

"You're too good for this world." He breathed softly leaning into her nuzzle. Avery gave a smile and then handed him the rounded vial.

"Drink up. I want to see what your form is." The Veela chuckled at his mates excited tone. He looked down. At the pure white liquid and wrinkled his nose. Giving a sigh be poured in into the juice. The juice steamed softly once the potion was in it but the boy sucked it up and gulped down every last drop.

At first nothing happened but then he felt himself tingle. White mist started to pour out of him onto the floor I front of the fire. The mist figure started to form and soon in front of them stood a beautiful white Snow Leopard. Draco's eyes met a stunning blue gray pair that the cat possessed. Avery gave a soft gasp at the beauty and like it had came the cat turned back into mist and crawled back into Draco.

The pair was silent for awhile before Draco broke the silence. "So what now?" Truly the Veela didn't know the next step.

"Now you will work with one of the Professors on training it and then being able to transform. The process should take almost 7 months with a lessons every day but you should be able to handle it." Avery said smiling moving to hug Draco tightly.

"Oh Draco it's beautiful." The raven haired beauty said with a smile. Draco traced her jaw line with his thumb.

"You're beautiful." He purred softly kissing her deeply. Her lips moved against his and he pressed her closer to him. When they were this close he felt whole again. Like he had never been broken before. He felt like nothing in the universe could ever touch them. He felt happy again. The soft moan that escaped his mates lips set a new fire into his veins. He pulled her flush against his chest kissing her harder needing more. By the way her lips matched his he knew she was yearning for the contact. She straddled his lap now, his hands holding her against him. His hands traveled around her body feeling every inch of her hungry for her. Her hands weaved into his hair gripping it as a reward for his touches.

When She bit his lower lip and started sucking softly Draco let out a moan. The Veela couldn't take it any longer. He needed her. Draco scooped her up into his arms not breaking their contact and walked into the bedroom. Her shaky hands were already working on the buttons on his shirt as he pinned her his bed. The Veela broke the contact only to look down at his mates yearning eyes. She but her lower cherry lip and pulled him down back down to her. She nipped softly at his neck causing him to moan again softly. Draco gave a growl, enough with these games, he wanted her now.

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Draco woke from a deep slumber to a tickling sensation. Lethargic eyes looked down to see a mass of black curls causing the tickling. Draco purred happily snuggling closer to the warmth next to him. Flashes of last night ran through his mind causing him to smile. Avery's tiger instincts defiantly came out during love and his mate had enough energy for two. Draco let out a deep chuckle. He didn't mind though because the night they shared was amazing.

"What are you laughing at?" A sleepy voice mumbled from his chest. Emerald eyes looked into his and a smirk formed on her cherry red lips. The pair shared a kiss both wincing from the movement. The pair was still sore from their night of adventures. Draco stayed holding her to his chest for a few more moments before standing. "I'm going to shower love." He said leaning down and kissing her again softly, relishing the contact.

When Draco got out of the shower he saw his mate sprawled out on his bed, dressed only in one of his white button ups. Draco bit his lip at the sight and walked over. By her steady breathing Draco could tell his mate had fallen asleep again. He laid a hand on her calf and traveled up feeling every inch of her soft skin that he could. But it wasn't the way he had touched her before. He just wanted to feel her, he wanted to know every inch of her body, every curve, dip, and bump he wanted to know. Once he had reached her shoulders the girl lazily turned over and gave him a smile.

"What time is it?" She mumbled softly. She faintly remembered her brother saying he was going to come over and wanted to know if she had missed him.

"It's 11:30am June 17th." Draco said softly laying in bed next to her. He wasn't surprised when her emeralds went wide.

"We've been asleep for 2 days now Draco." But by the look on his face Avery felt like she shouldn't be alarmed.

"After bonding the pair will sleep for a few days. It let's the bond settle and allows it to grow." The Veela nuzzled his mates next softly loving the tenderness of her skin. Avery curled up next to him giving a soft sigh.

"Harry is going to be furious at first, disgusted second, and horrified third." She mumbled softly feeling sleep calling her again. Draco sat her up knowing they needed to wake for the day.

"Well love I can handle anything he throws at me. He knew this had to be coming. Besides you weren't even a vir..." His words stopped when she pressed her lips hard against his.

"Can we leave that part out? She asked hopefully a blush coming to her cheeks. Draco gave a smile and nodded. He scooped her up and carried her into the commons where several notes and a platter of food were waiting for them. Avery picked up the notes reading over them while munching on a cookie.

" Severus, your father, and Albus wish to see us when we wake up. Harry stopped by for lunch but..." Her cheeks turned flaming red and the Veela scanned over the note. A smug smirk graced his lips when he read it. Serves Potter right. He should always knock before her barges into a room. The slew of nasty words Harry called him made Draco chuckle which got him a swat from his mate.

"Oh calm down lover. He will get over it." His mate cuddled into him hiding her face in his chest.

"I'll never be able to look at him again!" She mumbled pitifully. Draco chuckled and rolled his eyes munching on a cookie.


{ hehe the chapter that every fan fiction reader is thirsty for :3 }

[PenguinObsession]

Soul Mates

Harry burst into the Gryffindor common room, his face showing a mix of horror and hate on his face.

"Harry is something wrong?" Ginny asked in a soft voice concerned for her lovers face. Harry looked up at her with those green eyes that made her go weak in the knees. Those same eyes that she had shared an entire summer with only for it to have to come crashing to an end.

"I..I went by before lunch...They didnt answer and the unicorn wouldnt go get them so I said the password and went in...I heard them Gin...I heard her!" Harry sunk onto the couch holding his face in his hands. He wished the world would sink beneath him so he would be able to stop thinking about this. When Ginny finally understood what the boy was blabbering about, she shared a smirk with Hermione. The red head sat next to the raven haired boy and rubbed his back soothingly.

"Im sorry Harry, that you had to know that but you knew it was bound to happen." Her words made the boy groan and lean into her, burring his face into her neck. Ginny relaxed against him, holding him close to her like she had all summer. She closed her eyes and toke a deep breath of him. Harry always smelled like apples which might explain her sudden love for the fruit.

"And you know better than barging into their privet rooms like that! She is her own person Harry if she felt ready then she was." Hermione scolded softly, sitting on the other side of the boy.

"But she's my sister! I never wanted to even think about her doing that much less hear it." Remembering what he had heard made him groan again snuggling closer to Ginny.

"Harry Avery and I are the same age and we spent the entire summ..." Her words were cut off y Harry's lips pressed against hers. Ginny quickly followed his lips yearning for the contact. Hermione sat quite awkwardly next to the pair but a smile spread across her face. They were in love, desperately and hopelessly in love. Both had said that it was better for them to stop the contact for Ginny's safety but she could see the soft touches, the longing looks. They were miserable without each other and it was easy to tell. Finally when the pair came up for air Hermione spoke.

"Ok its time to cut the crap out." Her words earned a puzzled look from both. "Its obvious you are in love. You both say youre fine with the separation but I can see the way you look at each other when the other isnt looking. Its killing both of you. Harry separating isnt going to solve anything. If she is close to you then you can protect her and if something is wrong it will be easier for the other to tell." Harry raised his eyes to look into Ginny's. God he had missed her so much. The summer they had spent together had been the best time of his life. To hold her in his arms all night, knowing she was there. Her soft skin, bright smile, bubbly laughter. By the look in her eyes Harry could tell she hurt without him. A small smile grew on his lips and he gave a nod. Ginny's face lit up and she threw her arms around him pulling him as close as possible. She looked up to see a large smile on Hermione's face.

"Thank you." Ginny said softly, burring herself into Harry needing to be as close as she could. Hermione gave a smile and then stood to give the two some alone time. She stepped out of the common room and into the hall, letting her feet lead her. She loved that Ginny and Harry were finally going to be together, but it stung in her chest. Everyone thought she was over Ron but she wasnt. She had given that boy almost 7 years of her life as a friend and 2 as his girlfriend only to hear he didnt care. Just thinking about the acid in his words made tears come to her eyes.

"Are you alright?" a foreign voice said from behind her. The lioness looked up to see Blaise Zabini. Hermione nodded her head and wiped away her tears.

"Yea. Ill be fine." Her voice was broke and her pain leaked into the air despite her efforts to lock it away. The Italian took a step closer and tucked her curly hair behind her ear.

"If Im not mistaken you carry the eyes of the broken hearted." His voice was smooth and soothing. Hermione's brown eyes looked up and met his and she bit her lower lip. He was a Slytherin and Draco's friend but from the actions the blonde had shown her this past week maybe there was more than meets the eye to Blaise too?

"Yea... Ron he hurt me...a lot." Talking about it made the tears come back into her eyes, and her lower lip quivered. The Slytherin Head Boy toke her elbow and led her to the windowsill. His hand came up and wiped away one of her tears.

"If you dont mind me asking what happened?" His brown eyes were warm like hot coco. Hermione knew she should have reservations about talking to the boy but she just needed to cry and have someone listen.


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By the end of her story Hermione was crying into the shoulder of Blaise, his large arms wrapped around her protectively. "Weasel has always been thick skulled. He is an idiot for hurting you Hermione." There was a fierceness that was in her voice that she questioned. Why did he care so much? It wasnt like the pair had ever been anything near close. Honestly she was surprised he knew her name.

"If you dont mind me asking, why do you care so much? Its not like we have ever been close." She mumbled into his shoulder. Yes, she could have sat up but the warmth from his chest and his arms around her was too good for her to leave just yet. With every breath her senses were assaulted by the smell of musk and rosewood, which of some reason comforted her greatly. She didnt know why but she was drawn to him, like there was something that just clicked inside of her that she didnt know was unfastened. Her question got a deep chuckle out of him that made goosebumps spread across her arms.

"Honestly I dont know. I was in my room reading when I felt something tug at me. I dont know just a feeling that I needed to find something or someone. I was walking looking for that when I saw you. That feeling inside me stirred inside me and I had to get to you. After hearing your story I just started to get angry and protective. I thought to myself how dare he hurt her like that! And to tell you the truth I dont ever want to let you go." His voice got lower and she felt his warm breath on the back of her neck, causing her heart to thump hard in her chest.

Slowly the lioness pulled back enough to look the snake in the eyes. For a moment they just looked at each other and then she leaned in slowly and he leaned in to meet her. Wen their lips met Hermione felt electricity run through her veins and fire in her lips. It was all so much that she had to pull away and when she did she saw something that made her mouth drop. Surrounding them was a silver mist that sparkled in the sunlight. Blaise looked around curious at what was happening.

"Blaise..." Hermione said softly, their eyes meeting. "Do you know what this is?" The lioness had an idea but she wanted to be 100% sure before she said anything. When the Italian shook his head no she stood.

"Come with me we have to go see Dumbledore." The curly haired girl held out her hand for the boy which he gladly accepted.

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"And you are sure everything you are telling me is accurate?" Albus asked the Gryffindor in front of him. He had just spent the last 20 minutes listening to Hermione tell her story about her and Blaise's happening in the halls. His blue eyes looked up to see the smile on Minerva's face as she smiled down at the pair. Blaise looked at the others in the room confusion in his eyes. Snape just smirked at his Head Boy waiting for Albus to explain.

"Well then Ms. Granger congratulations. This is a very rare bond to share." Hermione gave a small smile but Blaise stood up with anger.

"Will someone please explain to me what is happening?" He looked down at Hermione who grabbed his wrist and pulled him back down into his seat.

"It seems Mr. Zabini that the mist that surrounded the two of you when you shared your kiss was a Lover's Mist. And that only appears when soul mates share a kiss for the first time." Blaise listened to his words and was silent for a moment.

"Is that why I felt that pull? Because she was upset and I needed to comfort her. Is that why I got so upset when I found Weasel did to her?" He asked no emotion showing in his voice. The elder wizard nodded his head.

"It would appear so." Blaise sat there for a moment looking lost in thought. Hermione sat there quietly, biting her lower lip nervously.

"I dont how I feel about this. I should be angry but for some reason Im not. When Im with her I realized she filled a hole that I didnt even know was there. Now thinking about leaving her makes me hurt. I just dont understand any of this and I have no idea what to do. I am set to marry Millicent but obviously that isnt going to happen now. This is just very confusing." He said looking around with wide brown eyes.

"I understand my boy. This is very rare but I promise you that this will be the strongest purest love you could ever experience. Soul Mates are held in the same regard as Veelas. Your bond is sacred and no one can question it. You are allowed to protect Ms. Granger in any means you see fit if someone threatens your bond and vise versa. But since we now know you two are Soul Mates some things will have to be changed."

"For one you will have to share dorms from now on. Like Veelas, Soul Mates cant spend much time apart because it puts too much of a strain on the bond. Since you are both the Heads of your Houses your night duties will have to be done together. Also you will now belong to both Slytherin and Gryffindor which means you can eat at which ever table and are allowed the passwords to both of the dorms." Blaise gave a nod, turning to look at Hermione for the first time he had since he found out. For a moment he just looked at her not moving or showing any emotion.

Finally his hand reached out and her laced his fingers with hers. "When do I pack my things?" He asked turning back to Dumbledore.

{ I hate when fanfics dont add any personality to the minor characters so I decided to spice things up for our others teens :3 }