What Would You Do? | By : snapeisthebest Category: Harry Potter AU/AR > Slash - Male/Male Views: 3351 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0 |
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Almost a week had passed since Harry's incident during breakfast. The Death Eaters that had been present quickly informed the ones who were not of what had happened and why. Of course, the fact that Severus Snape was now untouchable to everyone but the Heir, was a given.
That day, the Dark Lord had announced that the two unknowns were, in fact, some of the followers and protectors of the Heir. These two people, and any others seen in similar robes, were to be treated with the utmost respect as their ranking was higher than the Inner Circle. As everyone had either seen or heard of the Heir's immense power; there were no problems.
Except for Bellatrix, her jealousy of the young man was never hidden well. In her sick, twisted mind, she felt she should be the one to give her Lord an Heir, not let him just pick someone at random, it was just too great an honor. She was determined to get rid of this false Heir so she could give her Lord a rightful one.
Harry sat thinking about how much his life was about to change, yet again. The next day, they were to reveal to everyone who he really was. The day after that, Hermione was going to Hogwarts to let Dumbledore know she would not attend this year; she would be studying with private tutors. Since she was a werewolf's mate and didn't like the laws pertaining to them, she and Remus would then live at the castle permanently.
After what had happened to Severus, Harry had encouraged him to talk about it with someone he trusted, which surprisingly, was Poppy Pomfrey. Harry and Tom would be forever grateful for that woman. After Severus explained to them how Poppy felt towards the Headmaster's manipulations, Tom decided the castle needed a regular Healer in its service. Madame Pomfrey, after many conversations and oaths, became the Healer for Slytherin Family. She kept her job at Hogwarts though as she couldn't bring herself to abandon all those children to the Headmaster. So, now she is a spy for Harry.
Harry and Hermione had spent every spare minute checking every book in the Family Libraries and Vaults that Harry controlled or had access to. They had found only minor references, all of which led to the Slytherin Heir having been charged with that volume of the Kin Annals. There must be something they were missing if it was supposed to be here at the castle.
Remus came in and interrupted Harry's search session, he sat down in the chair across from Harry. For days, it seemed as if Remus wanted to talk to him about something. It appeared that now was the time.
"Harry?" Remus hesitantly began. It was almost like the man was scared of something.
"What is it Remy? You know you can talk to me about anything?"
"Well, it's just… I still don't fully understand why you are here and the Heir to the Dark Lord?" Remus asked with a very confused look.
Harry knew this would come up eventually. He had memorized what his mother told him to say to Remus; and he wanted them to be alone when they did this. There was no telling why his mother had warned him to be prepared when he delivered the message.
"Well, Remy; on my birthday, I got a letters from my parents and James. They each had…"
"What are you talking about Harry? James is your father." Remus interrupted him; as Harry knew he would.
"That's just it. No, he wasn't." Harry replied. Then quickly adding, "Mum sent a message for you."
"How can y…what message?"
"The flower is the snake. We summon reckoning and vindication." Harry repeated the message from his mother.
Harry was not prepared for the reaction that simple sentence received. Remus screamed out, clutched at the sides of his head and hit his knees, quickly falling over to writhe on the floor like he was under 10 Crucios at one time. Harry started to panic when he saw traces of blood coming from the man's ears and nose. Remus' screams got louder the longer he screamed; Harry was sure the entire castle could hear the man's suffering.
Moments later, Harry's suspicions were confirmed as his Uncle, Severus, and Hermione stormed into the room with their wands drawn.
Seeing what was happening Hermione immediately went to her mate. Before she could reach him, the room went silent. A very pale Remus looked up at Harry and burst into tears.
"I'm so sorry, Harry! I should have been the one to tell you, but Lily insisted placing a memory block on me to protect our secrets from Dumbledore." Remus said as he shakily rose from the floor and hugged his godson.
"Would one of you care to explain, exactly, what the hell is going on?" Severus did not like his Harry in the arms of another, even though the man was like a father to him.
Remus turned and faced the other three in the room before speaking.
"It would seem, Severus, Lily knew of her heritage; being a Riddle and all. She saw what Dumbledore did to her mother and she remembered. No matter how many spells were put on her; Lily remembered. She assumed this was due to the same magic that caused her uncle to remember his love for his family. No one knows for sure. The spells that Dumbledore used were ancient with no known cure or way to reverse.
Once at Hogwarts, Lily began to research all sorts of spells and charms. Quickly, she became the best in the subject. She was so talented. Class work bored her, so she started creating her own spells and charms. One in particular made it so specific memories were locked away until the unlocking phrase was given. She thought a phrase would be better as single words could be said in passing. These memories are sacred to those who were there. But first," Remus now turned and faced only Severus. "Can you ever forgive me for letting you go that night, Sevs?"
Severus looked at the werewolf, completely flabbergasted at the information given and the way he was so informally addressed. Although, he felt a small twinge in the back of his mind that told him this was…right? As if this was the way it should have been all along.
"What on earth are you talking about now, Lupin?" Severus asked with wide eyes.
"Oh, I almost forgot! 'The garden of stars wishes you to return to the familial ties of the moon." Remus stated the unlocking phrase Lily gave him for Severus.
Severus' reaction was pretty much the same as it was for Remus. However, years of serving Dumbledore taught the spy to control himself better when in pain.
After the last of the pain, Severus gracefully got to his feet, walked over to Remus and, punched him.
"Now, I forgive you, Wolfie." Severus said as he helped the other back to his feet; then, caused the others in the room to gasp again when he hugged the same man.
"Ok, now I'm really confused." Harry and Hermione said at the same time.
"It is quite simple, Ms. Granger. Lupin and I had some unfinished business. Now that it is taken care of, we may continue with our lives as they were before." Severus began to explain.
Harry looked at how happy the two men were, and after hearing what Severus said assumed the worst.
"You love each other, don't you?" Harry asked in a voice that did little to hide his pain and disappointment.
"Yes. Very much." Severus answered.
"Fine. I won't stand in your way. Please, excuse me." Harry said as he tried to leave the room. He didn't even have the strength to fight when two arms wrapped around him to stop him. Harry simply hung his head, trying to hide his tears and the pain he knew was written all over his face.
"No you don't, cub." Remus said as he lifted Harry's face to look him in the eye. "What you share with Severus is so special. Do you really want to throw it away without knowing all the facts?" Harry shook his head no. "I didn't think so. Go and sit down so we can explain, you too, Herms."
Harry and Hermione sat on the sofa and looked expectantly at their loves. Both a little leery of what they were about to hear. Thinking it was the worst, they were very surprised at what it actually was.
Severus went to Harry and knelt in front of him. Taking Harry's hands in his own, Severus began.
"Harry, the first thing you need to understand is that I love you with all my being. But, there are many kinds of love in this world. Ones like we share, ones like you and Ms. Granger share, don't forget about the love you have for your parents, godfather and uncle. There is also a love like the one Remus and I share. You see, Harry, Remus is my brother."
Ginny did not like what she had just heard. Albus Dumbledore had asked to speak with her after the most recent Order meeting. The Headmaster was asking her to seduce Harry, if he ever came back, and place a spell on him that would transfer Harry's powers to Dumbledore himself. If that wasn't bad enough, the creepy old pervert lovingly ran his fingers down her cheek as he told her he would make it well worth her wile.
"Hey, Gin."
"What's the matter…"
"…with you?"
Ginny hadn't even noticed that her twin brothers had come into the kitchen; she was that appalled by what Dumbledore had said and done.
"Guys, I know we aren't supposed to use our portkeys until tomorrow,
but I need to talk to Harry. Now!" Ginny demanded.
"Hold on, sis."
"You know…"
"…we just can't…"
"…show up…"
"…unannounced at…"
"…Death Eater central."
"Stop talking like that! This is very serious." Ginny yelled out as she started to cry.
"Whoa. What's up, Gin? Tell us what has got you all upset." Fred said as he and George both embraced their distraught sister. Bill and Charlie would cry before Ginny; normally.
After Ginny calmed down, somewhat; she informed her brothers of the 'meeting' she had with Dumbledore, and what the man wanted her to do. When she finished, they agreed that Harry needed to know what the man had planned for him. For fear of interception, information such as this could not be put in a letter. Hopefully, there wouldn't be too many Death Eaters there when they used their portkeys a day earlier than planned.
Draco was not very happy. He had felt left out ever since Harry's 'friends' showed up. Harry hadn't asked him to help do very much with him lately. And to top it off, the Dark Lord put him on guard duty. Not just any guard duty; no, he gets to watch the front gates of the castle. Even worse was the fact that Crabbe and Goyle were there with him.
For two hours, the two idiots had been trying to figure out who the Heir was. Draco didn't participate since he already knew and there was no way these two could figure out who it really was. Draco's musings were interrupted by Goyle's hopeful voice.
"Is that the Weasley twins and their sister?"
"Why the hell would they be here of all places?" Draco asked with as much venom and sarcasm he could muster. All the while thinking what idiots the three Weasleys were for coming a day early, and without an escort.
The Slytherin guards made their way to the gates; sneers firmly in place. As they got closer to the Weasleys, Draco noticed a familiar glint in Goyle's eye, the one he always got whenever the Weaslette was around. He really hoped that the redheads would realize their mistake and leave. Quickly. No such luck.
"Malfoy! We need to see Harry." The female had called through the gate as she saw the blonde approaching.
Draco was about to answer when Goyle did.
"Why don't you shut your blood traitor mouth? No, never mind, leave it open. I'm sure I can find something to fill it with."
Goyle and Crabbe then burst out laughing as Ginny slammed her mouth shut and firmly pressed her lips together. Fred and George were trying their hardest to get to the idiots through the gates. Draco was tempted to let them; but, he couldn't give anything away. Yet.
"What makes you think your precious 'golden boy' is here, in the dark Lords lair?" Draco sneered at the visitors, making quick eye movements towards his two companions in hopes the twins at least would catch on.
Fred did. And with a slight nod to Draco said; "We know that the Dark Lord took him from Gringotts."
"Yeah," said George. Ginny nodded, eying Crabbe and Goyle. She seemed afraid to say anything at all.
Before he could say anything more, all three redheads were hit with an immobilization spell. Draco turned around and came face to face with the last person he wanted to in this circumstance: His Aunt Bellatrix.
"Very well done, Draco. Now, be a good boy and fetch Our Lord. Have him meet us in the 'special room' off the Entrance Hall. I think he will be most pleased with your 'little offering' of entertainment for tomorrows festivities." Bellatrix spat the last word out as if it were a pair of Dumbledore's wool socks; not even trying to hide her distaste. All the Death Eaters knew how she felt about the Heir; no one said anything because they were all afraid of her.
"But Auntie Bella…" Draco began, but was quickly silenced by a vicious glare from the woman. He paled and quickly took off at a full run towards the castle doors.
Draco searched the private quarters, library, throne room, dining rooms and everywhere else he could think of; even the kitchens. There was no sign of Harry or Tom. He was making his way down the corridor that led to the gardens when he heard voices coming from a door he had never seen before. Recognizing Harry's, he ran through the doorway and straight into the Dark Lord himself.
"Sorry, My Lord." Draco managed between gasps as he tried to catch his breath.
"Draco, what's wrong? Why have you been running through the castle?" Hermione asked. She had sensed familiar magics in the castle.
"It's the Weaslette and the twins." Draco replied.
"What about them?" Tom asked. His curiosity piqued at the mention of Ginny Weasley.
"They are here. Along with the morons, I was patrolling the front perimeter near the gates; when they showed up. Not wanting to give secrets away, I treated them the way I always have. And of course, with my luck, Auntie Bella showed up and sent me after you. She said to send you to the 'special room' off the Entrance Hall. I left the Weasleys with her and the moron twins." Draco explained.
"YOU WHAT!?!" Harry and Severus yelled as they jumped up and rushed past Tom and Draco and down the corridor, Draco followed them.
Very confused, the other three took off after them, all unaware of what was going on.
If Harry had been in his right mind, he would have remembered that, being the Slytherin Heir, he could have Apparated to the 'special room'. (Which was a room with the same purpose as the Room of Requirement in Hogwarts; both Salazar's idea, of course.) All he could think of was getting to his loyal friends before anything bad happened; with Bellatrix and the moron twins, it surely would.
When they got to the room, they found it locked. Harry and Severus tried every unlocking spell in their knowledge, none worked. Harry was just about to use brute force when his uncle and friends got there.
"Bellatrix has cast a spell to only allow Voldemort to open the door." Hermione told them as she touched the door.
"How could you possibly know that, Granger?" Draco asked incredulously.
"None of that matters right now! Uncle Tom, please open the door. Hurry! Before something really bad happens." Harry pleaded with his uncle.
Tom's eyes widened at the urgency of his nephew. He had no idea what was going on, but there would be hell to pay when he found out. Quickly as he could, Tom opened the door and let everyone in. What they saw as they entered made all of them freeze in their tracks.
Bellatrix had her wand pointed at George; who in turn had his wand on Fred; who was writhing on the floor in pain. She hadn't even noticed the others enter the room. In a small alcove to the right of Bellatrix, they heard signs of a struggle. Tom motioned for Severus to handle Bella while he went around to the alcove to see what was happening. The Dark Lord, once again, froze in his tracks as he lost all color in his face.
Harry noticed his uncle's reaction and went to see what was going on. As he neared the alcove, he heard the distinct voices of Crabbe and Goyle.
"Come on. Hurry up! Bellatrix said I should have a go too." Crabbe's voice sounded almost nervous.
"No way, man! I told you once I had her, no one else ever would. Bella said that the person, who cast the spell, would have to be the one to do it." Goyle responded.
"Then get on with it! I still think you should have tied her up. It would have made things a lot easier." Crabbe was whining now.
"No. In order for the spell to work, she has to fight."
Harry couldn't believe his eyes. Ginny was lying on the floor with her skirt up around her waist. Crabbe was kneeling by her head, holding her hands; while Goyle was kneeling in between her legs. It didn't take a genius to figure out what was going to happen.
The Heir of Slytherin was dumbfounded by the other two's behavior. How could they do that to another person? What's more, why was Uncle Tom just standing there; doing nothing. He was the Dark Lord, Voldemort, most powerful dark wizard. Surely, he could stop a rape.
Not being able to control his anger, Harry charged Goyle as he was the bigger threat. Knocking the larger man over, Harry quickly got to his feet and drew his wand, hexing Crabbe. While Harry had his back to Goyle, the idiot once again took position between Ginny's legs.
Tom was finally able to regain his senses. Seeing that Goyle did not learn his lesson from Harry's tackle; combined with the fact, his victim was Tom's life mate; Tom lost his temper.
Harry was shocked when Goyle flew across the room and into the opposite wall. Hard. He was even more shocked by the wild magic that surged the room about the same time. Turning around, Harry saw his uncle kneel down beside Ginny and take her in his arms. She struggled at first but then realizing she was safe; clung to Tom and cried.
Seeing that Ginny was taken care of, Harry went back over to the others. As he approached, he noticed a protective shield around Bellatrix and the twins. Draco, Remus and Severus were throwing hexes and curses at the shield while Hermione tried to disable it.
"Awww, poor little Potter! First, captured by the Dark Lord; now made to watch his friends be tortured and killed. Tell me, are my friends done with the blood traitor whore? They were most eager to try the spell I taught them." Bellatrix taunted and then cackled at the furious look on Harry's face.
"Auntie Bella, please let…" Draco began but was cut off.
"Let them go!! Don't think so. I am having too much fun. Besides, do you think Our Lord will be merciful to you for helping the blood traitors? I bet you are friends with Potty here as well." Bellatrix sneered at her nephew.
Harry had had enough of the foolishness of this…woman. He suddenly remembered some of his lessons and came up with a plan.
"Bellatrix, I demand you release Fred and George Weasley. Immediately!" Harry commanded and was shocked at the forcefulness of his own voice.
Harry's friends had turned to look at him; both in awe and confusion. The evil bitch started laughing.
"Who do you think you are to 'demand' anything of me? You are nothing, always have been, and always will be."
"Actually, you stupid bitch, I am the Head of the Black Family." Harry simply stated as if talking about the weather.
"That is impossible!!! Your being named my cousin's heir does not make you Head. Only one of blood can be Head. Draco is the only living male with Black blood! Through his mother, but he is the Malfoy Heir. Both Regulus and Sirius were killed before they could produce an Heir. I am the oldest living of the Blacks." Bellatrix yelled at Harry. Looking awfully proud of her for calling his bluff.
"Wrong. You see, Sirius was not my godfather as most believe. He was in fact, my father. So, I do have the Black blood and as the oldest and only male, I am the Head. Now, release the Weasleys." Harry couldn't help but smirk at the looks on, not just Bellatrix' face, but on everyone's.
"This is some kind of a trick. People would have known if Sirius had an Heir. Hell, he wasn't even married to have an Heir. Is that it Potter, are you his bastard child? Bastards cannot become Head of the Family." The dark woman started cackling again.
"You have refused to obey the Head of your Family, Bella. You know what happens now." Severus chose this moment to join the conversation.
As her shields fell, Bellatrix hit her knees in pain. The others quickly made their way to help the Twins get away from her. Once clear, Harry cast his own protective shield around his friends, just in case, and confronted his cousin again.
"You should have listened. Now, if you continue to fight me, you will become that which you hate the most, a muggle. The Blood Magic will strip you of all of your magic. I am trying to give you a chance to keep it. You have only yourself to blame if you do not."
"No. You can't be a Black" she winced as more pain seared through her. "If you are, it is only by mistake." Bellatrix was not giving up without a fight, she was sure this had to be some kind of a trick.
"How wrong you are, Bella. Harry is in fact the Head of the Black Family; along with the Potter, Gryffindor and Merlin-le Fey Families. In addition, he is also the Heir to the Riddle and Slytherin Families. You fucked with the wrong wizard this time." Tom said as he joined the others behind the shield; Ginny's arms wrapped around his neck, safe in his arms as he carried her.
"My Lord, please. H-how can he be so much? I will never obey him, only you." Bellatrix pleaded with Tom.
"So be it. Bellatrix Lestrange, as Head of the Black Family, I hereby permanently disown you from the Black Family. All contracts and pacts made by you or for you are now null and void." Harry formally renounced the one person he hated more than Dumbledore. He watched with satisfaction as the woman writhed in pain as her magic was stripped from her. His father's death would be avenged.
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