The Creature Within
Harry gets a House Elf and reads about being a Submissive Kitsune
The Beast Within.
Once more I do not own any characters of Harry Potter
"Now Harrison is there a place you would like to stay until the trial, I would offer my Manor but do not wish to pressure you," Tom said looking down at his great nephew.
"You could come over to our place now that Molly and those two brats are gone we no longer live in the Burror but a Manor," Fred said leaning in.
"Um.. thanks Fred but I think I want to stay with my Mates," Harry said and throwing a mischievous glance back at his new Papa "I want to find out if what I over heard Draco saying about the albino peacocks is true." Than making sure he caught Lucius's eye he licked his lips. Mr. Malfoy scowled down at him and reach forward to bop the young submissive nose.
"Those birds are a status symbol and pets not foot," Lucius said holding the scowl for a moment before breaking out in a grin as he ruffled Harry's hair. "We of course be please to host you," Lucius said making Harry smile as he jumped from Blaise lap and once more shocking everyone by throwing his arms around his new Papa's waist in a tight hug.
"Ah that is all settled than all that is needed is for you to get your stuff, thought I am hesitant to send you back even for that," Tom said after a moment clapping his hands once. "Maybe a House elf could help but mine can not get into the castle and I am hesitant to use one of the Hogwarts' elves in case it was to be tracked do you know any House Elves Harrison?"
Harry blushed a deep red as he looked away from Mr. Malfoy before muttering "Dobby,"
"How do you know Dad's personal Elf?" Draco asked shooting a confused look between the blushing Harry and his now scowling father.
"At the end of your last term Harry here freed Dobby from my service though I do admit he had been acting a little that whole last year," Lucius remarked rubbing his chin as he recalled all the changes from his normally honest elf began to act strange when he had tried to send the communication diary to Harry last summer only for Dobby to take on some strange behavior. Before he could ask Harry about his relationship to Dobby said Elf popped into the room.
"Harry Potter called for Dobby, sir," Dobby said bowing to Harry before he straighten up and see who was around the boy. "Don't worry Harry Potter, sir Dobby is saving yose," and before anyone could react Dobby used some of his Elf magic to rip Harry out of Blaise lap and move him behind his small form. "Yose not hurting Harry Potter sir," Dobby said waggling a finger at the gathered Witches and Wizards. As their mate was literally ripped from their arms Blaise and Draco's creatures took over going full creature for the first time. Draco's eyes shifted into silver slit-like as his hair grew all the way down his waist and the Veela wings sprung out to their full three foot length. Blaise stood from his chair, sending it crashing to the floor, as he grew a full foot and a half in height and his normally short hair fell to his shoulders as his ears became pointed. While Draco took up a defensive position behind Blaise the Dominant Elf raised a hand and those gathered saw sparks of magic shoot from his finger tips. Harry for his part was fighting to get back to his mates letting out small whimpering sounds as he tried to get free of Dobby's magic.
Griphook as well as the other Goblins looked actually worried for in Gringotts they usually had little or no fear of magic but ever they knew a magic battle between the House Elf and the Elf blooded wizard Dominant could cause a lot of damage. Suddenly a note appeared on the table before him and reading it saw a way out, signaling over to William Weasley-Prewett Griphook handed him the note.
"Dobby let me go.... my mates please,' Harry begged still trying to get free of the House Elf spell keeping him in place.
"No Harry Potter yose under some enchantment I take you to safety now," Dobby said getting ready to teleport himself and Harry away.
The entire room went "No," but just as Dobby was about to leave a ocean blue orb hit Dobby causing him to collapse to the floor in the middle of the room. Free from the spell keeping him in place Harry ran and jumped into Blaise's arms wrapping his arms and legs around his tall dark skinned Italian dominant. Draco and Blaise began to comfort Harry who was nearly crying as he rubbed his face against Blaise's strong chest.
"Um what was that spell Bill?" Arthur asked at his eldest son who had been the one to stop Dobby from getting away.
"Well like most branches of Gringotts there are wards that activate in certain cases such as a creature under spells that could negatively impact out clients," Griphook explained as he nodded at the note he had shared with Bill a few moments ago. "As William works for us the bank would allow him to cast a cleansing spell getting the negative effects on Dobby out of his system."
"Is Dobby okay?" Harry asked a quite quiver in his voice as everyone took notice that he had once more slipped back into halfling form.
"He is perfectly fine Mr. Potter in fact he should be coming around any second now," Griphook informed them and true to his word Dobby soon regained consciousness.
"Harry Potter sir..... Master Malfoy Dobby is sorry sir," Dobby said looking horrified at his former master.
"What for Dobby?" Lucius asked confused true the Elf had been acting strange but nothing to apologize for.
"When Dobby tried to get the communication diary to Mr. Harry Potter he was being stopped by Dumbles who cast spell making it seem that Master using Dark Magic to hurt Harry Potter," Dobby said making everyone gasp in shock.
"Well that explains why you changed as well as why I had to go through such lengths to get the book to you as well as why it had changed so much," Lucius said stroking his chin in thought. "I am sorry Arthur for the fight in the book store I used it as a way to slip the book to Harry via Ginny who was meant to give it right to him after she first wrote in it," Mr. Malfoy said a slight blush to his cheeks as he apologized to Arthur.
"Well I guess it could have worked if not for the fact that it seemed as thought Molly, Ron, and Ginny are all Dumbledore's people who are working on some sort of plan with Harry. Ginny must have shown the book to Molly who took it to the Headmaster before he changed it to make it seem as thought Tom was He-Who-Should-Not-Be-Named," Arthur said actually shaking Lucius's hand.
"I am sorry I freed him Papa," Harry said still unable to look up at Lucius during all this "I thought you were mistreating him."
"Ah don't worry about it young one and while I can not bring him back into the house Dobby can help to get your stuff for Hogwarts," Lucius said ruffling Harry's hair again.
"Ah I knows I can not work for Malfoy family any longer but if Harry is really mate to Young Master Draco when they get married I can be brought back if I become his House Elf," Dobby said making Lucius smile.
"That is a good loop-hole Dobby well young one do you wish Dobby to be your House Elf?" Lucius asked.
"What is involved?" Harry asked leaning back into Blaise's lap.
"Well Dobby just needs to bond with your magic to live usually it is through the head of yours house but as you have taken your Lordships it should be alright," Tom said placing a hand on Harry's shoulder.
"Okay I will do it," Harry said kicking his legs as Dobby let out a happy squeak as he jumped into Harry's own lap to give the boy a hug.
"You also need to set some ground rules for the House Elf such as what they can and cannot do," Tom said before he let out a chuckle at Harry taking on a thoughtful expression.
"Okay Dobby I will take you to be my House Elf for as long as you want the only things I do not want you to do is hurt yourself on purpose but you can call me what ever you want and you do not need to keep any of my secrets from my family or anyone in this room," Harry said after a bit.
"Dobby accepts," Dobby said as a gold aura surrounded the pair. "I will go get all your belonging and Owl from Hogwarts making sure to get everything and not get tracked back to where you being staying," Dobby said bowing to his new master and popping off with a large grin in place.
"Well I think we should head back to the manor to get Harry situated, please stop by latter," Narcissa said. As The elder Malfoys started out following the young mates Arthur stopped them.
"I do not wish to push the bounds but I think it might be a good idea for all of us here to go through testing to see if the Headmaster, "Arthur almost spit-out Dumbledore's title "has put any enchantments on us as he did Harry."
"That is a good idea we will do our later after were see to the boys," Lucious a nod of thanks to the Weasley-Prewett Alpha. The full group than went the room's fireplace and flooed right into Malfoy Manor. "Why don't you show your young Submissive around as we get things settled Dragon," Lucius said gripping his son's shoulder.
"Yes Father,' Draco said with a nod as he took Harry's left hand, as Blaise took his right, and lead him on a tour of the Manor. Harry was fascinated by the magic of the place as they found the Malfoy family House Elves clan hard at work in the kitchens but most shocking, at least to Harry was the library.
"Well this explains why I never see your family buy any books at Florish and Blotts," Harry said looking at the room four stories tall filled with bulging book cases making Draco and Blaise smile indulgently at him.
"Why don't you take a look around Kitten," Draco said letting go of Harry's hand and giving him a gently push into the room. The two Dominants shared a look as Harry began to walk through the room running his hands over the books as he past. Both Draco and Blaise grabbed their books for themselves as they headed to some arm chairs by the fire to wait for Harry. Harry was in utter shock at the amount of books here as he felt himself being drawn deeper into the large library. At once he stopped and tilted his head to read the title of a book that seemed to be calling to him.
The Beast Within by Jacob Scamander.
Recognizing the last name from his copy of Fantastic Beast and Where to Find them course book Harry reached forward and grabbed it off the shelf and opened the book.
If you can read this than you have gone through a Creature Inheritance for this is a magic tome that can only be read by those who have creature blood in their veins if not this text will appear as my father's book Fantastic Beast yada yada. This is a helpful tome for those who have recently come into their creature forms.
Harry was shocked wondering if this was true and wanting to see if this had happened to his old course book before he went back to reading.
Now there are more to being a Creature Witch/Wizard than can easily be told but this volume will try to help you on your path. For not only is this book spelled to be read only by those who have gotten their creature inheritance but it will also be able to tell if you are a Dominant or Submissive and give you the proper text for these as well.
As you read this the book is taking in your magic and shifting to make it more suitable for your type. Please place the palm of your wand hand in the place provided below.
Harry just shrugged and did as the book suggested. Feeling a tingle of magic as the book reacted to him as he withdrew his palm the page began to turn so that when they stopped he came to a page headed by Submissive Kitsune
Hello Little Fox and welcome to your creature inheritance. First thing first if you have not been informed you will noticed in your creature form you will have a number of tails this indicates the number of mates you will have. As a Kitsune you have great magical power thus leading you to have multiple Mates. A Kitsune will usually have at least two Mates. Your most Dominant Mate is as normal know as an Alpha followed by Beta and Gama and so forth. An Alpha is there to fight for you while your Beta is and lesser Dominants are to protect you from harm.
When you first come into your inheritance you will spend time as your Kitsune self until you can find at least your Alpha and Beta and they accept you. Until they find you it is most likely you will find yourself under the care of a Guardian, thought this person is not part of your Mate group he will always look after you and protect you with your Beta follow their lead little one.
Now you may have noticed that in times of stress or even great happiness you will find yourself shifting to either your halfling or full Kitsune form do not worry this is natural in fact once you get a hang of it you can do it at will like an Animagus. The shifting of the form during times of great stress is a way for your Dominates know that you are in need of help.
"Did you find something interesting Little One?" Blaise said as Harry walked to his new Mates deep in the book.
"Book," was all Harry could say making the pair laugh as Draco pulled Harry down onto his lap and wrapped his arms around his Submissive Mate and put his head on Harry's shoulder to read from the book.
"Ah I see," Draco said shooting a look at Blaise who was sitting in a wing-back chair reading his own book.
You might have noticed, especially if you knew your Mates from before your change, that you are now smaller than you had been. This is your new creature blood making it easier for you to be held and cared for by your Dominants.
Harry realized with a shock that the book was right he had once stood eye to eye with Draco but now he was almost a head shorter than his Beta Mate He could not judge his height change on Blaise for he had never paid attention to the other male before so he just shrugged and went back to reading.
Your Mates will love you no matter what even if before you had gone through your inheritance you were mortal enemies this is not a form of control, mind or body, but your body and soul finally at peace with each other.
Kitten it is time for lunch," Draco said breaking Harry out of his reading to see how much time had past.
"Can I keep this book with me?" Harry asked hesitantly not really believing the last passage of the unconditional love due to his upbringing with the Durslies.
"Of course you can Kitten," Draco said giving Harry a quick peck on his cheek making Harry blush as he hugged the book closer to him. Draco stood up and lifted Harry to his feet before leading them to the dining room.
When they sat down to eat Harry was sort of surprised thinking the Malfoys would use one of those long tables he had seen on his "Aunt's" programs that followed the life in wealthy families, but instead it was a small circular table where Harry found himself set between his Mates, who instantly began to fill his plate up for him. There were some empty places at the table and there were his new Papa, Mama and Mother who were in deep conversation sharing smiles as they watched Draco and Blaise fuss over Harry. The boys even took turns after their Submissive's plate was full to feed him which Harry did not even seem to mind kicking his legs happily under the table.
"So did you enjoy the tour Harry?" Narcissa asked.
"Well we did not really see much only the kitchens and then the library where Harry got into a interesting book," Draco said as Harry blushed at how he stopped the tour but was comforted as Blaise gently rubbed the back of his neck. Before anything else was said the door to the room burst open making them all jump and Harry to grow his Kitsune ears and tails.
"That manipulative old fool," Snape said gliding into the room like the dungeon bat person he so cultivated at Hogwarts followed by an equally annoyed Lupin, a shell shocked Professor McGonigall and a sheepish Neville who waved at Harry who smiled and waved back thinking of the book and now knowing what role Neville now held in his life.
"What is the problem now Severous," Lucius said shooting a to Snape.
"Well we followed Arthur Weasley-Prewett's afvice and got tested after you all left and well here," Snape said thrusting his results at the table. The occupants leaned in and were shocked as they read.
Severous Snape
Creature Inheritance:
Dominant Dark Fae:
Mates:
Beta: Remus Lupin-Werewolf
Submissive: Sirius Black- Grim breed
Magical spell:
Loyalty to Albus Dumbledore
Blocked Creature Inheritance
Hatred of James Potter, Sirius Black, Harry Potter.
Indifference boarding on hatred to Remus Lupin
"He made me hate my own Mates for who knows how long," Snape fumed before snatching back the page before they could read more. "Not only that I failed to protect my Submissive I feel horrible," Snape said collapsing into a chair and putting his face in his hands as he rediscovered Beta tried to comfort him.
"He did not hide my mate but he did make me loyal to him as well as do my best to only support the students of my own house yet never really do anything for them," McGonigall said showing off her own results.
"Don't worry Sev, Tom is already using what we found in the Potter's Wills to get the Ministry to stop searching for and forgive Sirius." Lupin said rubbing his Alpha's shoulders. It seems that they also went through cleansing as well for Snape just leaned into his Beta's touch.