Close Or Far From The Law

Chapter 15 : 14. Winter Solstice

A great evening. If the solstices and equinoxes had always been important to him, tonight took on an extra dimension as he would be in Harry's company. Of course he was going to get the teenager out of the castle. If for Samhain it had not been necessary, such a celebration deserved something more grandiose in his opinion. He had carefully prepared the premises for weeks, ensuring that the perimeter would be well protected from any threats. Voldemort was barely leaving his father's manor, more and more eager to be able to move into the Scottish Abbey. Which was also much closer to Hogwarts, which certainly suited his plans. He apparated near the school, entering a part of the Forbidden Forest that he knew had no physical barrier to mark the grounds of the establishment. He opened a passage in Parseltongue and slipped inside. The road never seemed long to him, he had such a way of managing the wait...

Voldemort finally sat down in the Room of Requirement, his eyes fixed on the fire. Harry's outfit was lying on the bed and he once again intended to help the teen put it on. Remembering how he had wanted to touch so much during the fittings. Harry had the innocent sensuality of a young person who was quite confident in his body now that it was better. The differences were obvious to him, just his cheeks proclaimed his current good health. What bothered Voldemort was the damage to the bones which was far from being healed. Impossible to do with remote processing. He had to wait and wait. Maybe there would be time this summer. This would leave the youngest bedridden, but for his own good. Voldemort expected them both to live a long, long time. He glanced at the clock. Harry was going to be late, in two minutes. Should he punish him for this? Did the teenager dare to be too confident?

The door opened behind him, a muffled sound like shortness of breath reached his ears. Voldemort smirked. Of course not, Harry wouldn't dare be too confident. He had proven it when he caught it. He stood up smoothly as his little lion removed his invisibility cloak.

-I'm on time ?

-You're the. Good evening, Harry.

-Good evening, Thomas.

Harry walked a little further into the room, Voldemort noticed that he was already in his pajamas and that his hair was still damp. So the youngest had a shower, but having run all the way here, it spoiled his efforts a little. With a spell, Voldemort refreshes him.

-All you have to do is put on your outfit.

-Yes thanks.

A little less embarrassed this time, the teenager took off his clothes, revealing his pale skin and freckles. Did Harry even have any idea that they formed a pattern behind his back? Voldemort refrained from following the outlines and instead helped him into the evening attire, pleased that his younger brother protested less at the idea of him doing so. He finally fixed the cloak, then Harry's hair, who blushed.

-You look beautiful in this outfit.

-Oh thank you. You are beautiful too.

Voldemort smiled a little more arrogantly. Of course he was handsome. And he still intended to be one in Harry's eyes. A few more precautions and they were on their way...

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Walking around Hogwarts with Voldemort again scared him a little. If we saw them together… Harry couldn't imagine what it would be like. Maybe he would be sent to Azkaban, who knew? Would his age matter or not? Would we understand that he had no choice? Hard to say. Harry was actually relieved when they passed through tunnels and other secret passages. Like last time, they emerged into the Forbidden Forest. Harry thought he could then remove his invisibility cloak but Voldemort made it clear to him that he should not. Perplexed, he followed the black mage again, understanding better why he had told him that they had to meet earlier. Since they had been doing their homework all day, his friends hadn't protested when he said he was tired. He had even heard Ron snoring before he slipped out of Gryffindor Tower.