What a difference

Gringotts part 3

Severus's POV

Parseltoung

He came awake slowly blinking the sleep from his eyes feeling an arm over his waist with a body pressed to his back and another snuggled into his front. As sleep left his eyes Severus smiled remembering the bath and cuddling from the night before. He didn't want to move from his sleepy cocoon but knew they had to be at the bank early and his little mate needed to eat and take his potions.

Severus felt something hard against his back and Tom beginning to grind into him. He let out a soft wimper before turning to see his loves eyes looking at him and a smirk. "As much as I would love to follow that thought we need to get ready for the day it's going to be a long one." Tom hummed and grabbed his wand to cast a Tempus it was already after 5 and they needed to be at the bank at 6am.

Severus let out a sigh nd turned back to Hadrian running his fingers along his cheek and forehead. His lashes fluttered a moment before he opened his eyes, still sleepy and looking confused for a moment before sleep left his brain. He beemed a shy smile at Severus and snuggled into his chest. "Little love it's time to wake up we have 45 minutes to get dressed and have a bite to eat so you can take your potions" Just as Hadrian opened his mouth likely to protest they heard a pop and turned to see Missy opening the curtains to let in the soft morning light. It seemed to be a hazy day but the light was still bright making all 3 mates groan. "Masters breakfast is ready in the conservatory yous must get moving! Today is a big day yous can't be keeping the goblins waiting!" She snapped her fingers and robes for all 3 of them zoomed into the room and laid across the bed and then she was gone.

Hadrian groaned, "Is she always so bossy and cheerful?" Tom chuckled "Yes she is, she was a nanny elf for the family but lived here on her own for years before I could get my inheritance. Missy was beside her self when I claimed my title and then wept tears of joy when I bonded with Severus she is liable to throw a party when we are all 3 bonded. She cares deeply for her family and has brought in a few other elves to care for the grounds, kitchen and cleaning you will meet them soon. Missy runs the show though and I don't recommend crossing her. Severus shuddered thinking of the time he disagreed with her on furniture arrangement and she locked him out of the room and then hid all his potions ingredients for 3 days until he gave in and apologized.

All 3 men slowly got out of bed and dressed. Severus was looking at his little mate wondering if he would let him do something with his hair. He decided what was the harm in asking. "Hades can I braid your hair?" "Umm sure, I've never had help with my hair,my aunt would just hack it off once a week and Hermione handled it at school. Neither showed much care they just cut it and left it." "Severus heart broke a little for him, he understood a life without someone to care for you. His mother tried but she was in love with his drunken abusive father and had very little time for him. That is until Tom came into his life even before they knew they were mates he looked out for him.

Hades sat down at the vanity and severus set to work enjoying the slide of his mates hair through his fingers. Hadrian seemed tense at first expecting pain but when none came he met Severus eyes in the mirror and smiled. Once his hair was done the 2 men stood to join Tom at the door and they headed to breakfast. Severus gave Hades his arm to hold as they followed Tom. Tom pointed out rooms, important pictures and views from the windows as they walked hoping to help Hades remember his way and also to feel more comfortable. When they reached the conservatory they saw that Missy had a large spread made for them and already had Hadrians nutrient potion on the table. With less than 30 minutes left before they needed to leave they sat quickly and dug in quietly. Once they had all eaten and Tom finished his coffee they headed to the floo room.

As they walked I could sense the tension in Hades. "Hades, little love what's wrong? How can we help?" "I'm nervous about the tests but mostly about the cleansing and healing. What if I don't look the same will you both still want me?" He had tears streaming down his cheeks. "I know you said I looked different as a baby and from what I gather an inheritance changes your appearance what if I'm not attractive to you anymore? Also I'm confused this is the first time ive felt like I belong, like I'm cared for but I know nothing about this mate thing or bonding. I know I am a mix of creatures and a submissive but I don't honestly know what that means. Also men can have babies! Can I have babies? Not that you would want them with me but could I if you did? How do I tell people I'm not who they thought? What about school? Where will I live? I'm just so confused. I was taught that Tom was evil but now I feel like maybe Dumbledore is realy the Dark lord. But I also don't know Tom's true beliefs and why are you still a teacher why do you spy? UGH!!!! I have so many questions!!!" At this point I reach out and held my little mate. I could see the furniture shaking and things flying about, could feel the power pouring off of Hades as well as despair and confusion. I let out a little of my pheromones to help calm my mate as Tom stepped up to hug Hadrian from the back.