Through the Fire

Chapter Seven-Enemies, Friends & The First Kiss

Kings Crossing is always busy with students the beginning of September going back to Hogwarts. Harry and Neville arrived early to beat the rush of all the other students who tries to stow their trunks on the train. While vacationing Harry and Neville discussed what they learned from Sirius and his parents letters. Harry planned on holding back the event of meeting the entity. Harry explained what happened and described the features of the Being. Neville along with Harry believe he encountered fate itself. Fate's words constantly ring in his ears. "There will come a day when you must decide his destiny." Neither Harry or Neville can figure out who that person will be. Harry secretly hopes it is not Dumbledore; he is not sure he can put aside his anger at the man to save his life.

They also discussed revealing themselves as their heirs for Hogwarts and agreed to keep the knowledge to themselves until the right moment. Neville the genius he found a spell that would hide their rings identifying them as Dukes. Harry and Neville will be the only ones to see their rings. Once they discover and become comfortable with their mates, the rings will be visible to them also. Harry and Neville both wondered who their mates could be. Harry admitted to Neville that before grandmother Helga told him his chosen will be male he notices that he enjoys staring at the male physic. The length of their fingers, the width of their shoulders and chest. And sometimes his eyes go directly to their crotch wondering how big their cock could be. If Harry were to admit out loud, he likes guys who have a more alpha personality. Harry remember the burning in his cheeks revealing this all to Neville, who looks completely unfazed.

They talked about the best way to expose Ron, Hermione and Ginny. It still hurt to think that the ones he considered family are stealing from him. The lies of pretending to be his friend making him feel as if he is apart of their family. Especially the Weasley's. Ms. Weasley, who made him feel welcomed, showed him motherly care one minute, and in the next breath takes from his vaults behind his back. Ginny, who Harry now suspects, wants to marry him for the title of Lady Potter and all the honor that goes with it. Ron, who has always been jealous that Harry has more than he does. More money, more people that likes when they don't want to, and looks better. And Hermione, who Harry cannot figure exactly why she would betray him, Hermione is smart and alright in the looks department. Her parents in the muggle world are substantially wealthy, what could her possible motive be?

"Harry, do you plan on speaking with Snape?" Neville asks, breaking Harry from his thoughts.

"I'm not sure." That was another situation that concerned Harry. The fact that Severus Snape is his magical guardian. In some sense now that Sirius is dead Snape is his magical godfather.

"I got an "O" in potions on my O.W.L.S," Harry tells Neville shrugging his shoulders. "I will be in his advanced potions class this year. I may use the opportunity in one of my many detentions he will no doubt dish out for something he deems unworthy." Harry tells him then turns to look out the window. "Do you think Snape and Remus are still dating?"

Neville shrugs his shoulders in response, "Maybe," He answers then asks. "Do you think if he knew he is your magical guardian that he would have treated you different?"

"Maybe, maybe not. With Snape, you can never tell." Harry hopes that if and when he speaks with Snape the man at least listens to what he has to say.

"That is very true." Neville responds. "I've been wondering who my mate could be," He says switching topics. It was one thing noticed with Neville his mind goes from one topic to another. "Have you thought about who your mate might be?" He asks Harry. Neville continues speaking without waiting for Harry's response. "I'm not picky about gender love is love. I hope that it is someone who can accept me for who I am."