In his shadow

Chapter 5. A protective father

Sirius POV

I made my way through Hogwarts as a dog, searching the dungeons for Snape. "Black, you can turn back. Nobody is here at the moment." It came from behind me.
I transformed and looked back at the dungeon's master. 

"Come with me, into my classroom." I followed the Beta, entering the room full of potions. He sat down at his desk, motioning to a chair for me.
"Well, what I could find out, Harry has become a victim of what we like to call 'Omega shaming'. His family has seen him as less worthy because of his status as an Omega, and even though Hufflepuff likes to call itself a safe place for Omegas, it seems it isn't what it used to be. There are some things I can recommend. First off, Harry is not to return to Hogwarts. His image is already ruined here. Also, we need to get away from his family. They are the number one cause of his insecurities and beliefs." 

I nodded my head tried to process all this information.
"Sirius, I will be able to get him out of the school without too much ruckus, but you need to get him out of this horrible family. I know they are your friends, but..." 

"Harry is my cub. I don't care if they have been my friends. They hurt him, they get what they deserve. Remus and I will adopt Harry. I will make sure of that."
I already wanted to leave, but Snape stopped me. 

"Black, you need to be careful with Harry. He isn't used to loving parents or living without rules. He will often come to you or Remus for guidance."
"I figured so much. Azkaban didn't burn my brain, you know." 

I didn't want to be so aggressive, but it seemed it came out like this.
"Good. Then you must have already figured that my own godson has taken interest in Harry. I don't know how you want to proceed with that information, but if Draco hurts Harry in any way, I am on your side. No Omega should be mistreated."

I was on my way to Godric's Hollow, to the Potter home. Together with a goblin -he was a friend of the family- I was able to figure out adoption papers that were written in a language so confusing, that neither of the Potters will try to understand.
"Sirius, old friend! Come in, how is it going? Lily come, guess who is here!" James greeted me, and the redhead came running downstairs and threw herself around my neck. 

"Hello Sirius, come inside. Why did you come over, we know how risky it is for you to leave the house."
I was pushed on the couch.
"Actually, I just wanted to bring you a document, about Harry." I said, folding out the papers. "Not again. Harry only brings so many problems! When he doesn't find an Alpha in the next months, I will sell him, I promise you!" 

I. Will. End. You. James. Fucking. Potter. 

But I put a smile on my face and lied smoothly: 

"Then this will make you happy. When you sign this paper, you can give away all responsibility for Harry. You will be free of him, only leaving with one Alpha son." 

I didn't lie directly, when you look at it. But of course, Lily had to ask questions.
"And where would Harry go?"
"I don't know. But do we really care?" 

Lily just shook her shoulders, grabbing a quill. Well, that was easy. Without reading the papers, they signed, and I was out of the house, bringing the parchment to Gringotts.
I needed to add my son to my vault and buy him a Christmas present. And put him in a new school! 

It was clear to me he wouldn't attend school until September, we need to really re-educate him. I wanted to send him to Beauxbatons, but turns out, they only take transfer students from first to fifth year.
So, Durmstrang is it! The school was known for being modern and open-minded, perfect for little Harry.
I sent an applications letter and went home to my sweet family.

 I needed to tell them the news, now!
 Harry started crying, but not as much as my husband. 

Remus had always wanted children, and each heat reminded him that he would never be able to have one.
The Ministry sterilized all Werewolves, leaving my beautiful Omega broken-hearted. 

It was in our genes to desire children, especially Omegas. And being sterile made Remus fall into a depression for a long time.
But now we had a son, our more than perfect son: Harry Black.

I thought nothing could destroy our happiness now. How I was wrong. We had just sat down on the couch when I heard someone knock on my house door. Who wanted something from us?! 

"I will go." I said, standing up and looking through the little hole in the door.
There stood a blond young man, and he seemed nervous. 

Well, he was a young fellow, and I would be able to pin him down within seconds.
So I unlocked the door. But the smell that came in made my inner father flare up. 

I gripped the young Alpha's shoulder and pushed him on the ground with force.
"So you are the bastard that rubbed himself all over my son?!" I screamed in his face.
"I am terribly sorry, Mr. Black, I just came here to check up on Harry. I was told he left the school and I became worried!" 

When the raven heard the blonds voice he jumped up from the sofa and tried to pry me off of him.
"Please, Father! Don't hurt Draco! Please..." When I heard the broken voice of my son, I let 'Draco' go.
He stood up, and pulled Harry in a hug, earning a growl from me. 

"Snape told me you had to leave. I became so worried over you! I thought you were hurt or abducted, or worse. My little Harry."
HIS little Harry?! 

"And who are you?" I heard my husband ask. With that, the two separated, but Draco left a hand around Harry's waist.
Arrrgh.
"I am sorry that I forgot to introduce myself. I am Draco Malfoy, son of Narcissa and Lucius Malfoy. Thank you for letting me in your house."
He gave me his hand to shake and a meaningful look, and I nodded. Then he shook hands with Remus. 

"Harry, didn't you make some bread? Shouldn't you put it in the oven now?" Harry nodded his head quickly and left running for the kitchen.
The second he closed the door, Draco straightened his back and put both hands behind his back. 

"Mister Black, Mister Lupin-Black, you have a wonderful son. I have never met a more innocent, beautiful and utmost perfect individual. I am a stranger to you, but not to Harry, and I have tried making various attempts to tell him my intentions, but it seems he is too innocent to understand me."
So what, young man? I am not just giving you my son! 

He took a deep breath and looked me in the eyes. "That is why I am asking you if I could properly court your son and make him fall for me in every way possible. I will stay loyal to him, not pursue anybody besides him and accept every challenge he will put me through." 

A/N: I am getting better and better on cliffhangers, aren't I? (Muhaha) 

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