Pain Hurts

Chapter 2

It's been about two weeks since Draco came to live with Remus and Harry. Harry often flinched away from Remus' touch if he came up behind the boy, and if either Draco or Remus raised their voices Harry would curl into himself rocking back and forth like a frightened child. As much as the two tried to get Harry to talk about the Dursleys he wouldn't, when asked his eyes went blank and lifeless almost like he shut himself inside his own mind; So the two focused on trying to get Harry into other things; Draco tutoring him in Potions, and Remus training with the two teens for the unfortunate upcoming battle, that surely would ensue. During that time the two teens had gotten close, Harry felt closer to Draco then he ever did with Ron. Draco understood Harry, and helped him through his constant nightmares, often times waking him up and holding him as he cried and expressed his fear. Harry never did talk about his nightmares and Draco certainly never wanted to push the subject not wanting him to focus on the pain. For once Harry didn't need to keep on his mask, he could show his fear and be comforted like one should be when afraid. Draco often slept in Harry's bed after a nightmare, holding the boy until he drifted off to sleep; Harry never minded, sometimes he even asked Draco to stay with him at night. Last night had been no different, but today instead of practicing spells with Remus, the werewolf needed to talk to the boy about his upcoming birthday. Right now Harry was finishing up his summer potions homework with the help of Draco. They were in Harry's and Draco's room, sitting on Harry's bed as Draco helped Harry. Remus knocked on the door. A muffled 'come in' was his response. Opening the door Remus smiled at the scene before him.

"Harry" Remus called; said boy lifted his head smiling at his caretaker.

"Hey Moony! What's up?" Harry closed his books looking at Remus.

"I need to talk to you" he glanced at Draco. "Alone, if you don't mind Draco." He said. Draco nodded before whispering something in Harry's ear causing the boy to giggle. Smirking Draco ruffled the raven locks of hair before leaving the room and closing the door.

"So what's going on Remus?" Harry cocked his head to the side as Remus approached, sitting on the bed across from his charge.

"You're aware of what an Inheritance is correct?" Remus asked, Harry nodded and looked at the wolf questioningly, of course he knew about it all Wizarding children went through their magical Inheritance at 17, Remus produced a book from under his shirt; Dark Elves; a complete History and everything one needs to know, was printed on the cover. Remus placed the book on the bed before grabbing one of Harry's hands. "Harry, you have creature blood, inherited from you father. The Potter family line came directly from Goddrick Gryffindor himself." Harry's eyes widened in surprise before Remus continued. "By the look on your face you knew of Goddrick's creature lineage correct?" Harry nodded dumbly, Goddrick Gryffindor was the last Elf to walk freely around the Wizarding World known. "On your birthday Harry, your 16th birthday, you will go through your Inheritance, when this happens you will be become a full blooded Dark Elf just as your father did, though for you it will be different, James barely changed because his mate was human you however I believe will change much more than your father because of your power, you most likely have another magical creature for a mate. You still have a little of a month to go before that happens, but I wanted you to be ready. I've read this book myself so I know how to help you through it properly if you should need it." Harry looked down at the book, grabbing it and looking back at Remus before smiling.

"Thanks Moony" Remus smiled before patting Harry's head and heading out. Once gone Harry opened the book reading the table of contents; Chapter 1; Just what are Dark Elves?, Chapter 2; Inheritance, what to expect, Chapter 3; Brief History, Chapter 4; Mates and Mating Rituals, Chapter 5; Anomalies and Abnormalities, Chapter 6; Pregnancy Harry snorted at that, being a boy Harry needn't even read that chapter; Chapter 7; The joys and Perks of being an Elf. Harry was so busy reading he didn't hear Draco come in or see him walk behind him. He did however feel the git tickle his sides, causing Harry to yelp and giggle loudly trying to squirm away; the book falling to the floor now forgotten. Draco wasn't having any of it and continued tickling poor Harry. When Harry's face began to turn red Draco stopped, the smaller teen gasping for air and trying to calm himself down. Draco's eye caught the book, so when he turned his attention to pick the book up he didn't see the glint in Harry's eye or see him moving closer. But his did feel his arse hitting the wooden floor when Harry pushed him off the bed. Looking up Harry was cutely sticking out his tongue at Draco.