Ch.31 is at 2.1k atm, which I'd usually consider over halfway done, but this is an important chapter: It sets the downfall of the older leaders of the harem and heralds the new, and also shows Harry's changing attitude towards the hierarchy of the Harem
I'm also not too confident in writing confrontation but it's needed, as next chapter is the reveal of Harry's pregnancy :/
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2nd February 1999- Tuesday
Thomas stroked Harry's hair as he continued to lean against him, propping his head atop the other man's. It was silky despite its inherent untamableness, and his Concubine seemed to relax further by the second, practically melting trustingly in his hold.
Over Harry's head, unbeknownst to the man, he stared at the corner of the room, right by the door, where one of his most senior Knights stood, hidden under multiple charms and an invisibility cloak. With his eyes, he conveyed a message. The Knight's aura vanished as he fled to do his bidding, and Thomas smirked.
Harry pulled away from his chest, and he softened his gaze and expression in time for the man's teary one to meet his, the green orbs even more vibrant against his flushed face. Thomas stroked his cheek gently with a thumb, which drew a self-conscious smile from the Concubine.
"Merlin, I'm a mess." He sniffed. "Sorry." Harry apologised again, and he tutted disapprovingly.
"Stop apologising, I have already said that I believe your reasonings to be just. You are receiving a punishment, although it will be more of a boon to you than anything."
If something was to truly be a punishment, it needed to be void of benefits after all. Confinement would ensure his husband's, and child's, safety, and the lowered stipend would mean nothing truly. Thomas wouldn't allow anyone who was his to go without luxury, the man would be cared for and lavished within his Palace, safe and content.
"I know, It's just... I've already seen them on a scan. They're so beautiful, Thomas. So perfect and small."
He took note of the lack of gendered language, unless...
"Just the one?"
"Just the one." Harry smiled at him, looking giddy. "Although I've already got a slight bump. It's not big, I've been able to hide it easily up until now, but," He grabbed his hand, and Thomas allowed for it to be placed upon the man's stomach. "It's there."
He was right. It was small, smaller at this stage than Thomas was used to, but there was definitely a bump there. He spread his hand against it, wishing he could feel some sort of movement from their baby. It was too soon, of course, but he could hope.
"Perfect," He couldn't help but mutter, and the way the man's eyes softened told him it was the right thing to say.
"They are. Our baby."
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6th February 1999- Saturday- [Dual POV]
The Emperor looked as handsome as always, sat on his smaller throne in his office. He wore a touch of colour today in contrast to his usual black outfits, the details of his robes a deep green. Patricia thought he looked perfect like this, and eagerly awaited running her hands through his hair as he kissed her breathless once she revealed the news she rushed here to divulge.
When she uttered the words, the Emperor's fingers had laced together in front of his face, hiding any expression that would have disclosed what he was feeling at that moment. Patricia shifted where she sat, but continued to eagerly await his reaction.
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Fanfiction● Word Count: 175k ● ◇ Ever since he was young, Harry had been fascinated with the Emperor, the founder of the Slytherin Dynasty and ruler of the world. When the chance appeared to become a part of his Harem, Harry jumped at it, eager to figure out...
