you should see me in a crown

Rage and Estates

Harry glanced at the clock on his wall. He had requested that Severus be here by noon, but Harry and Remus had already had their lunch and the other wizard was nowhere to be found. Now Harry was mad. His servant was late, with no explanation. After he missed yesterday's meeting because of some 'sensitive' potions that needed attention, now he was late. Harry may not have had many questions for Severus, just wanting basic information on the non-court members of the circle, but it was the principle of the thing.

"Harry?" Remus' voice called through the door. "Severus is here."

Finally. "Let him in," Harry called, turning to the door.

The door opened and Severus stepped inside, he bowed low but did not drop to his knees. Harry looked down at the bowing man, feeling anger curling in his gut at the slight. "You are late," he said sharply.

Severus raised his head slightly, "I had a potion to look after."

"Oh," Harry said. "A potion. A potion more important than being on time to a meeting with your master?" Severus did not speak. "You missed yesterday's meeting because of 'sensitive potions' and now you are late because of the same thing?"

"Master," Severus said, straightening. Harry raised a brow. "I am a potions master, I provide potions for many people across the country. I cannot always be here."

"I am your master ," Harry snapped, stepping closer to him. "You come when you are called and you do not delay."

Severus narrowed his eyes. "I have many responsibilities and cannot always be watching over a child-"

He was cut off when Harry's magic exploded out from him in a tidal wave. The older man stumbled and almost fell to his knees, sharp gasps coming from his mouth. Harry felt his jaw clench as he stepped slowly closer and closer until he was standing directly over Severus. "A child?" He hissed. "I am no mere child to you." Severus shivered as Harry lent over him. "I am Master of the Dark. And you are my servant."

There was silence for a long moment as Harry's magic pressed into Severus' magical core. Shivers racked the professor's body. "I..." Severus finally stuttered out. "I apologise."

"You apologise?" Harry repeated. "You can do better than that, Severus."

Severus swallowed, "I am deeply sorry for my impertinence Master."

"Hmm," Harry hummed. He pulled some of his magic back, "Better."

"It will never happen again," Severus glanced up now he was able to gather himself somewhat. "I will never disrespect you again."

"See that you don't," Harry's lip curled. He pulled his magic back and turned away from Severus, taking a seat in the chair by the fireplace. Severus shifted slightly. By technicality Harry had yet to give him permission to ride and the professor seemed to be debating internally whether or not it was implied. Harry waited. Severus slowly rose, walked over to Harry and knelt before him.

Harry cocked his head. "I have very few questions for you today."

"I shall endeavour to answer them," Severus said.

"I want to know the names of the most important members of the circle, who are not in the court," Harry said. He clicked his fingers and a piece of parchment appeared before him, with a book to lean on and a pen to write with floating beside it.

"Of course," Severus took a breath before he began to list names.

Lord Adrian Nott- brother of court member Theseus Nott. father to Theodore Nott (slytherin, my year)Alecto Carrow- ministry official (department of magical transportation, portkey office)Lord Amycus Carrow- twin to Alecto. father to Hestia and Dionysus Carrow (slytherin, twins year)Lady Seraphina Carrow- wife of Amycus. mother to Hesita and DionysusLord Junseo Avery- son-in-law to neutral faction deputy head Arun Chen. father to Hyunjung (ravenclaw, my year) and Misuk (slytherin, seventh year)Laviana Bellini-Novak- Lady Regent of House Zabini. mother to Blaise Zabini (slytherin, my year)Lady Lya Travers- Lady Regent of House Travers. wife to court member Tavish Travers. mother to Freya Travers (slytherin, twins year)Lady Narcissa Malfoy- wife of Lucius. mother of dracoLord Raymond Greengrass- owner of Greengrass Apothecary in Knockturn. father to Daphne (slytherin, my year) and Astoria (slytherin, second year)Lord Samuel Goyle- ministry official (department of magical accidents and catastrophes). father to GoyleLord Lewis Crabbe- father of Crabbe. guardian of Milicent BusltrodeLord Cyrus Parkinson- chief editor of the Daily Prophet. father to Pansy ParkinsonLord Romulus Lestrange- father of court members Rodolphus and Rabastan...