Goodbye Alice in Wonderland | By : windy Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Harry/Lucius Views: 21909 -:- Recommendations : 2 -:- Currently Reading : 8 |
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Disclaimer: Harry Potter and properties are owned by JK Rowling. I don't make money from writing this fanfiction. The story contains spoiler of all Harry Potter series especially the Deathly Hallows. There also words taken from movie and books. This chapter is betaed by Danyealle. Thank so much for her help.
Goodbye Alice in Wonderland
Chapter XII
It was almost the end of July. So far, Harry's summer holiday had been great. It was starkly different from the previous life he had. But it was in the past and Harry planned to enjoy the life he had now. He had already done all his homework so he was free, which earned approval from Remus and disapproval from Sirius. Now, he sat in his room, waiting for owls from his friends. Harry didn't need to wait for long. Four owls flew into his room. He recognized Hedwig, Errol and Pig while the fourth owl was from Hogwarts, or so he figured.
Ron had sent him a letter with an article from Daily Prophet which had the news that Mr. Weasley won the galleons. Ron also sent him birthday present, a Sneakoscope, he bought in Egypt. Hermione, too, sent him letter and birthday present. The last gift was from Hagrid, the Monster Book of Monsters. The last owl brought him letter from Hogwarts, informing about the books and supplies needed for school. And, since it was Harry's third year, Hogsmeade visitation permission slip also came. This time Sirius was going to sign, obviously.
The next morning, Remus was already seated on the dining table, reading newspaper, when Harry came down for breakfast. "Morning, Remus," he said.
"Morning, Harry." Remus replied.
As soon as Harry sat down, a plate of scrambled eggs, sausages and waffles with honey appeared on the table in front of him, accompanied by tall glass of fresh orange juice. After he finished his breakfast, he turned to Remus. "Where is Sirius?"
"Still asleep." Remus replied.
"Wrong answer!"
They turned to look at Sirius, who was grinning on the doorway.
"You've never woken up this early before." Harry commented.
"Well, today is special day, Harry." Sirius answered, flopping to the chair next to Harry. "Today is the day when I'm going to prepare a birthday party for my godson!"
Tomorrow was Harry birthday and Sirius had, countless times, told him that he was going to have party. In turn, Harry insisted it to be small party, attended only by Sirius, Remus and Lucius, of course. After Harry and Lucius returned to London, the man took his son to South Africa while he established a branch of their company there. Narcissa, meanwhile, stayed in London and joined them later in Nice. Lucius and his family were still in France now but the man would come for his birthday.
Lucius had told him that he had spoken to Narcissa and come to agreement that they would split after every matter had been taken care of. The man also had decided which house and villa to give her as well as the amount of monthly financial support Narcissa would receiver after the divorce. She knew that it was a lost cause since Lucius was adamant about his decision. And should she contest, she knew that Lucius could make her life very difficult. Narcissa might be a Black but she wasn't on speaking terms with the head of the family now, who was Sirius Black.
When Harry heard that, he had questioned as to why Narcissa seemed to accept the decision easily. "Shouldn't she is plotting something now?" he asked.
"Narcissa is anything but a fool. She is also a very practical person." Lucius answered. "She could throw tantrum and get angry. But it would be no use. Instead, it would invoke my wrath. Why should she fight a losing battle?"
Harry gaped at his husband. Previously, Lucius seemed to care a lot about his wife. Wasn't the reason why Lucius lied to Voldemort and saved his life was because the snake face had killed Narcissa? But now…
Lucius was the most ruthless, intimidating man Harry had ever met. He didn't understand some aspect sof Lucius but had learned to accept it as long as his husband didn't do anything evil. Then again, Harry didn't understand the pureblood way of thinking either. Some of their behavior reminded him of life in Victorian era. Thankfully, he and his friends managed to reform the wizarding world in the future. In fact, he could start early. He had Lucius' support after all.
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"It's Firebolt!" Harry stated. They were opening his birthday presents now. He got one each from Sirius and Remus while Lucius brought a huge box with him and about hundred of others in different shapes.
"Well, you did say that I brought this for you," Sirius explained.
"Thank you, Sirius," Harry said then went hugging his godfather.
The next was Remus' present. It was a book about Defense Against the Dark Arts.
"Thank you, Remus." He said.
Sirius looked disgusted. "Book, Moony? Couldn't you find something better? Something to do with pranks maybe?" the man grumbled. "You even haven't start as a teacher yet!"
"It would be good for Harry," Remus said defensively.
Sirius snorted at that.
The next present came from Lucius. His husband purposely showed the huge box first, claiming that the other presents could wait. The box was really huge, making Harry suspicious. He opened the wrapping and gasped in shock. The box contained a cage and inside it was Nagini, Voldemort's snake and Horcrux. The snake lay unmoving and Harry knew that Nagini was dead.
"Happy birthday, my dear." His husband said with the lazy drawl that had been his trademark.
"Thank you, Lucius," he replied. Now, except for Harry, all Voldemort's Horcruxes were destroyed. And for that, he and Lucius already hatch a plan for the fourth year event the Triwizard Tournament.
"Where the hell did you find the snake?" Sirius exclaimed.
"It's easy when you have contacts everywhere." Lucius replied smoothly.
Sirius snorted. Contacts everywhere? It was more like people who owed Lucius something. The only relief he got from Harry's relationship with Lucius was the older man really cared for his godson.
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Harry had told Sirius that as the head of the Black family he had to reinstate Andromeda back into the family. Not only that, he also told Sirius to invite her with Ted and Nymphadora Tonks. The meeting went well until Andromeda mentioned that Narcissa also contacted her.
"It probably has something to do with the rumor about Lucius," the woman stated.
"Really," Sirius said.
Harry, who was sitting nearby and entertaining himself with Tonks, pretended to hear nothing.
"Yes," Andromeda said. "They say that Lucius is having affair, which is quite surprising actually. The man was truly discreet before."
"Uhm…yeah," Sirius said before changing the topic. It was really weird for him, that in the moment Lucius Malfoy was married to his cousin and in the future the man was married to his godson.
After Andromeda's visit, Harry warned Sirius that Narcissa might call on him the next. After all, she would be Narcissa Black once the divorce was finalized. Unless she found someone else to marry, something which he thought the faster the better. Harry might not have a qualm about taking Lucius away since he considered the man as his. They had family with three adorable children and he would make it sure that the future happen so that he would see his children again. Anyone who stood on his way would be destroyed. But, still, he hoped Narcissa would find someone else too.
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Time passed by quickly and it was now soon the end of August. Sirius and Remus took Harry to Diagon Alley to buy his school supplies. Harry had promised to meet with Ron and Hermione at the Leaky Cauldron.
"Harry!" Ron waved his hand madly when he saw his best friend. He was sitting next to Hermione and her parents, the twins, Ginny and Percy. Percy looked arrogant, which obviously was caused by the shiny Head Boy badge on his chest. Mr. Weasley was busy talking with Hermione's parents. No doubt inquiring about Muggle technology. Mrs. Weasley looked exasperated at her husband behavior although she was used to his obsession now.
"Hermione! Ron!" Harry made way towards his friends. Sirius and Remus followed behind him.
"Ready kids?" Mr. Weasley asked a few minutes later after the adults, minus Harry, finished exchanging pleasantries.
"Yeah!"
Together, they entered Diagon Alley. Their first stop was Flourish and Blotts. On the shop's display there was giant metal cage with about a hundred green books inside it. The books were fighting and trying to rip each other.
"Monster Books of Monsters." Hermione murmured beside Harry. She had memorized the list of books needed for the third year.
"Wicked!" the twins breathed out.
Mrs. Weasley looked worried. "Isn't that dangerous?" she asked.
The shop manager had come to meet them. "Hogwarts?" he questioned.
Ron and Hermione nodded while Harry shook his head. "I already have it. Birthday present from Hagrid," he explained seeing their questioning gaze.
"I'm never going to sell this again," the manager grumbled, trying to take out two books for Ron and Hermione from inside the cage. It wasn't an easy task since the books were fighting against him.
"It's quite easy actually," Harry said. He leaned forward and caressed the spine of the book. The Monster Book purred then stopped moving.
"How did you find out about that?" the manager asked in astonishment.
"Just luck," he replied.
"Thank you so much! I'm saved!" the manager looked like he was going to kiss Harry for the help.
The next stop was Magical Menagerie since Hermione wanted to buy owl for her birthday. While she looked around, Harry went to buy owl treat for Hedwig. Hermione showed up a moment later with big orange cat instead of owl.
"This is Crookshanks." She told him. "Cool, isn't he?"
Ron eyed the cat warily but didn't say anything. Hermione then went to show Crookshanks to her parents.
After that, Hermione and Ron went to Madam Malkins. Harry, who had already bought his clothes, chose to wait at Florean Fortesucue ice cream shop with Sirius and Remus. Harry was on his third ice cream when the other showed up. Sirius then treated them all ice cream much to Ron's delight.
Of course they had to visit Quidditch Quality Shop.
"Wow!" Ron said in awe at the sight of Firebolt. He wasn't the only one. Around them, fans had gathered to admire the broom.
"Ireland National Team had ordered seven Firebolts," one of the fans said.
"It's the fastest broom ever!" his companion replied excitedly.
"Lucky that you have it, eh?" Sirius said, attracting Ron's, the twins, Ginny, and even Percy's attention.
"What do you mean by that?" Ron demanded.
"I got Firebolt from Sirius for my birthday." Harry admitted. "Seeing that Sirius here missed the first twelve birthdays I have."
"Whoa Harry!" Fred said.
"The Slytherin team-" George said.
"-especially Draco Malfoy-" Fred continued.
"-will be green with envy." They finished simultaneously.
"It's just a broom." Hermione commented, prompting cries of shock from the boys who immediately went to defend their favorite sports.
Harry only watched the commotion fondly.
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September 1st finally came. Sirius and Remus took Harry to King Cross station. Remus was going to be Defense against the Dark Arts teacher but, to protect him from the curse Voldemort put in the position, he only signed one year contract.
"Neville!"
Neville and his grandmother had come to the train station too. Augusta Longbottom looked very stern and strict. She looked at Harry, Ron and Hermione then nodded at her grandson to join his friend. Augusta was worried about her grandson's life at Hogwarts but after the boy told him that he had acquired friends she was relieved. Neville was a shy boy and friendship with Harry Potter would do him good.
Luna showed up the next with her father, Xenophilius Lovegood. They both were dressed in bright yellow clothes. "Daddy," Luna called her father. "Meet my friends."
They exchanged pleasantries for awhile. A whistle signaled that the train was going to leave so Harry and Remus bid Sirius and the others goodbye. His friends also said goodbye to their families.
Hermione was truly excited at the prospect of having Remus as the teacher and spent the entire train ride talking about lessons. Ginny had gone to join her friends while Harry, Ron and Neville played Exploding Snap and Luna read Quibbler. Draco Malfoy didn't come to bother Harry this time because the boy was busy showing off about his trip to South Africa to the entire train and because Lucius had warned his son to behave although Harry wondered how long the boy could hold rein on himself.
When they arrived at Hogsmeade, it was already dark. Ron began complaining that he was hungry as they took in the carriage.
"Boys!" Hermione muttered.
"What? I'm a growing boy!" Ron said defensively.
The conversation was halted as they finally arrived on Hogwarts. Harry looked at the nervous first year students, waiting to be Sorted. After the sorting Dumbledore rose to give his normal speech and welcome to new teacher. Remus, of course, was the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher while Hagrid became the new teacher for Care of the Magical Creature class.
"Finally!" Ron exclaimed when Dumbledore ended his speech and began attacking the roast turkey in front of him.
"Ron!" Hermione scolded him but the redhead ignored her.
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As he had experienced before, Trelawney made prediction that Harry was going to die. Hermione scoffed at it while Ron on the others had believed it. They were still bickering when they arrived at Transfiguration class.
Professor McGonagall was confused as to their behavior.
"Professor," Hermione raised her hand. "We had Divination earlier." She explained.
"Say no more, Miss Granger." McGonagall said. "Tell me, who is the student who going to die this year?"
The whole class stared at her.
"I am," Harry said.
McGonagall pursed her lips. "Professor Trelawney makes prediction each year that a student is going to die. So far, none of them has yet."
Hermione threw Ron a triumphant look while Ron grumbled in annoyance.
"Now, let's go back to the lesson." McGonagall ordered.
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The day finally came for the first lesson of Care of Magical Creature. Harry had been debating as to should he prevent the Hippogriff incident or no to if Draco showed the signs wanting to disturb Hagrid's class. But, in the end, he decided to let it happen. It was only a scratch. Madam Pompfrey would fix Draco in no time. As for Hagrid and Buckbeak, no blame would fall on them this time.
"Is anyone here?" Hagrid questioned.
At the chorused reply from the students, Hagrid led them to the edge of Forbidden Forest. This time Harry saw that every student had known how to tame the Monster Book.
"Well, come on." Hagrid called.
"Oooh!" There were collective gasps from the students as about a dozen of hippogriffs showed up. The magical creature had the front legs, wings, and head of a giant eagle and the body, hind legs and tail of a horse with steel colored beaks and large, brilliantly orange eyes. The talons on their front legs were half a foot long and appeared deadly.
"Now, firs' thing yeh gotta know abou' hippogriffs is, they're proud. Easily offended, hippogriffs are. Don't never insult one, 'cause it might be the last thing yeh do. Yeh always wait fer the hippogriff ter make the firs' move. It's polite, see? Yeh walk towards him, and yeh bow, an' yeh wait. If he bows back, yeh're allowed to touch him. If he doesn' bow, then get away from him, 'cause those talons hurt." Hagrid said then spent the next few minutes explaining about the animal and ended it with the question if anyone wanted to ride the creature.
"I'll try," Harry offered. Lavender and Parvati tried their best to change Harry's mind but he ignored them.
Hagrid beamed at him.
It was exactly like the last time. Buckbeak let Harry ride him and he quite enjoyed the moment even though he preferred broom. Then Draco insulted Buckbeak and the animal attacked him.
"ARRRGHHH!" the blond screamed. "He's trying to kill me!"
A pale faced Hagrid quickly went to check on Malfoy. The blond was still groaning in the ground. Blood was on his torn arm sleeves.
Harry finally had enough. "Stand away, Hagrid." He ordered and pulled out his wand the waved it above Draco's wand. Harry had enough practice from his Auror days to know that the wound wasn't dangerous.
"There," he said after the wound had closed and the blood cleaned away. "I've healed his wound but you better take him to Madam Pomfrey for sure."
Draco kept moaning. The blond behaved as if he was in life threatening situation. Harry rolled his eyes and sent a jet of water to the blonde's face.
"What the hell?" Draco shrieked.
"Glad to know that you're fine, Malfoy," he replied sarcastically.
"I'm not fine!" the blond screeched. "My arm hurts!" he moaned. "My father will hear about this!"
Hagrid then proceeded to bring Draco back to the castle.
"How do you do that?" Hermione asked.
"You should let the git suffer." Ron grumbled.
"Shut up Weasley!" Pansy Parkinson shouted. "It was that oaf fault's that Draco was hurt!"
"Malfoy provoked the hippogriff!" Dean Thomas defended.
"The oaf shouldn't show us such dangerous beast!" Pansy muttered. Around her, the other Slytherins voiced their agreements and began badmouthing Hagrid.
"Silence!" Harry snapped.
All the students stared at him.
Harry looked at them sternly. "Hagrid had specially told us not to insult the hippogriff but Malfoy deliberately ignored the warning and provoked Buckbeak. It was his fault that he was attacked."
Pansy opened her mouth to argue but Harry cut her off. "Would you put your hand into cobra's nest, knowing that the snake could kill you? Even you aren't that foolish, Parkinson."
The girl bristled angrily but Harry ignored her. "However, we have to admit that Hagrid probably shouldn't show such animal and next time he could plan it with the Headmaster first."
"It's Malfoy's fault!" Seamus shouted.
"Yeah!" the other Gryffindors agreed.
"Hmph!" Pansy snorted. "Draco's father would have that beast killed! He would fire that stupid oaf too!" she muttered angrily, stomping away.
"Do you think that Lucius Malfoy would do that?" Hermione asked, worried for Hagrid's sake. Lucius Malfoy was influential man in the ministry after all. The man also was one of the Board of Governors.
"No," Harry answered easily.
"How come you're so sure?" Hermione asked, frowning.
"We all saw what happened. We're an eyewitness in this case. I could become the spokesperson." He reasoned. "It isn't like Lucius Malfoy would defy my words."
Author's Note:
Hi. It's me again. Thanks for reading the fic and please give me reviews. At first I plan to make Lucius and Narcissa divorce after Harry graduate from Hogwarts but after I canceled it.
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