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Awakening	By : Ginzo Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Draco/Hermione Views: 14703 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Chapter 2

Draco stared at the blue eyes of his headmaster and wondered how his request would be taken. But nothing in his mind prepared him for the bright smile that dripped with happiness as honey drips out of a full honeycomb. Dumbledore was, quite literally, beaming at Draco. This befuddled Draco, and he looked at him with askance, the question prominent in his eyes.

“Before I start with the questions Draco, let me tell you that I am proud of you,” said Albus merrily as he gazed upon the confused adolescent. “The fact that you have chosen to not follow your father’s path but your own speaks volumes about the type of person you are and the mettle of which you are made of.”

Did Albus fucking Dumbledore just praise me and did I just feel a tiny flutter of pleasure for pleasing Dumbledore? Light he was already turning into a bloody Gryffindor.

Draco stared on confusedly at Dumbledore. “Sir does that mean that you will accept me into the order of the phoenix?”

“Yes my boy, I will allow you to join the order of the Phoenix. But first, I would like to ask you as to the reason for which you wish to join the order” asked Dumbledore.

Draco stared at Dumbledore before answering “Its simple sir, I don’t agree with my father and Voldemort’s ideology, also if the fact that muggleborns are inferior to us purebloods true then, Hermione Granger, perhaps the biggest muggleborn to ever walk these halls, is quite more talented than everyone in this school including the majority of the purebloods,” said Draco with a confused look on his face. He had only meant to tell that Voldemort was a pathetic looser and Draco would sooner kill himself rather than follow that half blood maniac, but instead he found himself spilling his guts in front of Dumbledore. Draco narrowed his eyes at Dumbledore and asked him “what did you do to me?”

Dumbledore looked at Draco and stated “Nothing my boy, just that the lemon drops that you had previously are laced with a bit of veritaserum in them. Quite handy wouldn’t you say,” said Dumbledore with a mischievous twinkle in his eyes.

Draco looked at Dumbledore and then really looked at the cunning man and saw him in a new light altogether. The cunningness that Dumbledore had portrayed towards him left him shell shocked. He was forced to admit that the old fool just might not be a fool at that but rather a genius. Draco’s attention was brought back to Dumbledore again as he was asking him something.

“Sorry can you repeat your question again sir?” asked Draco politely, while at the same time acknowledging that this was one wizard whom he never wanted to be cross with him.

“I was asking you Draco, that have you taken the dark mark from Voldemort?” asked Dumbledore while staring at him with a grave look upon his face.

“No sir, I haven’t and I have no wish to do so in future either,” replied Draco resolutely.

Dumbledore let out a sigh that he had been holding in till Draco had answered. All of a sudden Draco was reminded of how old Dumbledore looked. Draco looked at the headmaster’s withered right hand and wondered if a cure existed for it. He had been meaning to ask Dumbledore about it, because the wound piqued his curiosity and he thought that perhaps he could cure Dumbledore’s right hand. Draco decided to pose his request.

“Sir I have another request to ask of you,” stated Draco.

“Ask away Draco, ask away,” replied Dumbledore.

“Sir I was wondering if I can perhaps take a sample of the decayed and healthy skin that exists in your right hand,” said Draco “I have been reading quite a lot of muggle literature and was really fascinated by this one specific subject of science and further in that subject, biology and chemistry fascinated me the most. In the journal that I was reading, I came upon a research conducted that showed striking results as to the fact that there are stem cells within our bodies and those cells could be used to create a specific organ of your body. In using this research, then perhaps I can find a cure for me,” Draco paused here for a breath “I wish to do this professor because I know that I can help you” Draco stared at Dumbledore stubbornly.

Dumbledore had tears in his eyes and this confused Draco even more. Did the old man want a cure or not, mused Draco.

“Thank you for your kind consideration Draco and just the sentiment that you portrayed for me in itself proved to me that you would be a far more valuable asset to the order than I had comprehended. As to the samples that you require, you can have them Draco, but I want you to promise me that you will not let this obsess you in any manner and should you fail in concocting a potion to help me, you shall not hold yourself responsible for my death in any manner,” Dumbledore paused here to make sure that the words had an effect on Draco. Draco gave a perceptive nod and Dumbledore continued “I grow old and I weary of the day to day life, but I have a purpose before me and that is to guide young Harry and defeat Tom Riddle. Now, since the unpleasant matters have been dealt with, I would like to know how far your prowess is regarding magic Draco.”

Draco nodded at Dumbledore and started stating his magical abilities “Sir I am capable at wandless magic, nonverbal spells, brewing potions of a high complexity, occlumency, naturally the Dark arts looking at my pre-disposition, but also defending against the dark arts. Other than that sir I have a quick and agile mind and I am able to assess the situation at a moment’s notice and prepare countermeasures to counteract the situation. Other than that, the raw magical power that runs within me has been stated to be that of five times the average wizard. In other words sir, I just might be stronger than you when it comes to raw power. The reason for this power to be not witnessed by anyone is because I have seen fit to place a few limiting charms on myself. Also I am well versed in spells over a very wide range. I think this is the extent of my abilities sir,” finished Draco while looking at Dumbledore to gauge his reaction.

Dumbledore stared at the child in front of him and to say that he was mildly shocked would be to say that Hogwarts was founded by Voldemort and the founders were trying to kill the muggleborns. The fact that Dumbledore knew that Draco cannot lie only added to Dumbledore’s surprise. Dumbledore cleared his throat “Well Draco, I will not say that I am not shocked by your statements because I am extremely shocked and pleased at the same time. Would you like to be initiated right now or at a later date?” asked Dumbledore.

Draco thought for a second and stated that he would like to be a part of the order as soon as possible. Draco watched as Dumbledore stood from his seat and moved to the fireplace. He made a couple of floocalls and returned to his seat. Draco raised his eyebrow at the headmaster and was informed that the order members were on their way and that as soon as they are here they would start with the ceremony. Draco waited and he sat on pins and needles while awaiting the imminent arrival of the order members. Draco didn’t know how he would be welcomed by those other than Dumbledore. He knew Dumbledore would welcome him with open arms because the headmaster was kind and believed in providing people second choices, but not everyone believed in such ideas.

The fire turned green as a young witch with purple hair stepped through. Draco couldn’t believe his eyes, standing in front of him was his cousin Nymphadora Tonks.

“Wotcher Headmaster, hey cousin how’s it goin’” stated Tonks as she came up to Draco and gave him a hug. Draco was completely thrown off kilter by this gesture as it seemed foreign to him. He felt himself turn rigid but forced himself to relax while reminding himself that no one was here to make him uncomfortable. He reciprocated his cousin’s gesture by awkwardly patting her back. It was at this moment that Arthur and Molly Weasley, Kingsley Shacklebot, Severus Snape, and Remus Lupin found him.

Draco looked at his godfather and felt his composure go down the drain. The shocked look on his face was not lost on anyone present within the room.

“Do close your mouth Draco. You honestly don’t do a fish justice by trying to look like one,” smirked Snape at Draco while he patronizingly told him to close his mouth in a oily voice.

“You were a part of the order of the phoenix all along!” exclaimed Draco while looking straight at his godfather.

“I can see that your intelligence once again astounds us Draco,” came Snape’s snarky reply. Before he could say anything any further, Professor McGonagall strode into the office.

“Now then,” stated Dumbledore pleasantly “since everyone is present, I would like to officially announce to everyone that Draco is now a part of the order of the phoenix and he is to be initiated tonight.” At this point Dumbledore looked at Draco and stated “Draco please remove the charms on yourself that you used as limiters and I would like you to also remove your robes and your shirt.”

Draco looked confused at Dumbledore but did as he was asked. As soon as he removed the limiters, he felt the suppressed energy within him thrum around him and felt the air around him cackle with its intensity. After a couple of moments the surge of the magical power deceased and the magical flow within his body became constant. The attendants within the room looked at Draco with looks bordering close to shock and disbelief. Draco was brought out of his musings when Dumbledore extracted his wand and pointed it at Draco’s chest. Draco’s first instinct was to fight back but something in Dumbledore’s demeanour calmed him down and he allowed for Dumbledore to do what he wished to. Dumbledore cast a complex spell towards Draco and Draco waited for something to happen, when nothing did he opened his eyes and looked at everyone around him. The patrons of the room were staring hard at the right hand side of his chest and he looked down to see a dark green smear on it. Tonks conjured a mirror for him and thrust him in front of it. There in his reflection on his right hand side, he saw a dark green beast prowling around and staring left and right. The beast then looked straight at Draco through the reflection and roared. Of course no voice was heard, but still the intensity within the Dragon’s eyes unnerved Draco. He looked at Dumbledore as if he was confused by the whole ordeal.

“The dragon that exists on your chest, embodies your personality Draco,” answered Lupin, “The qualities that you posses are akin to that of a Dragon. Pride, honour, dignity, the ability to love, and the fierce need to protect those whom you love, these are your qualities and these are portrayed through the mystical beast. Furthermore, the power that a dragon holds is unrivalled within the beasts, they are the strongest there are and this in turn shows that you yourself are a powerful wizard Draco” explained Lupin. “Welcome to the ranks of the Order of the Phoenix.”

Draco glanced at the tired man as the confusion that he felt was cleared away. He felt himself flush a little when he heard Lupin praise him. Draco knew then at that point that he had been unfair to this person during his third year. Draco realized that he had to make amends to everyone in this room, he had to make amends to Arthur and Molly Weasely, and to Remus Lupin. Draco took a deep breath that he had been holding and began his long awaited apology. He looked at Lupin square in the eye and stated “I am really sorry for the manner in which I treated you Mr. Lupin. I had no idea that you were such a man and this is wholeheartedly my own fault as I saw fit to ignore you as a person and just view you as a werewolf, hence a mindless animal. Forgive me for the manner in which I had insulted you in my third year. I would understand if you would not like to grant me forgiveness but nonetheless I apologise for causing you harm,” Draco took a deep breath and turned towards the Weasley’s. “Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, I am really sorry for all the harm that has come towards your way on behalf of myself and my family. I am sorry for the manner in which I treated you and your children, although this apology excludes Ron Weasley,” said Draco with a slight twitch of his lips “I want you to know that my behaviour towards your family would not be the same and that I regret the fact that you were not treated with the proper respect due towards you. I am sorry and once again I would understand if you wouldn’t want to forgive me seeing as how my family has hurt yours time and again-” Draco’s little monologue was cut short as Molly Weasley had launched herself from her husband’s side into his arms. One second Draco was talking and the next second he was getting the air squeezed out of him by the homely witch who hugged him to her shoulder.

“Draco Malfoy I do not want to hear such self degrading words from you ever again,” clucked Mrs. Weasley, “You are no more responsible for this than we are. The mistakes were done but not by you but rather your father. I forgive you son, we forgive you,” at this point she looked at Mr. Weasley who smiled kindly at Draco and nodded his head.

“I also forgive you Draco,” said Lupin while extending his hand forward to shake his. “You did as you were taught to and the fact that you have risen above all of that just shows me that you are your own man now. The mistakes were done by a boy and the man that stands in front of me is not that boy. I forgive you Draco and I hope that we will be able to get on much better terms in the future.”

Draco took Lupin’s hand and was shocked to say the least. Here were people whom his family had abused for god knew how many years, and they were able to forgive him within just and instant. Draco looked at Mrs. Weasley and noticed that her eyes were shining with unshed tears, he looked at his godfather and saw pride on his face that he had never seen there before. And Dumbledore was all but smiles and smiles, his eyes were like a pair of candles shooting light out with an intense ferocity at Draco.

“Now then thank you everyone for coming to initiate Draco into the Order of the Phoenix,” stated Dumbledore pleasantly. “Mind you Draco, Harry, Hermione, Ron and his sister are not to know that you have been initiated into the order of the phoenix in the manner that you have. All they need to know is that you are now a part of the order. The initiation provided to you was that which is provided to a wizard who is magically enhanced and is far mature than what meets the eye. This criterion was met within you and for this reason you were initiated into the order in such a manner. Now thank you everyone for your time and you may return to your business.” Dumbledore dismissed everyone. Arthur and Molly Weasley remained behind because they wished to see their children.

Draco was escorting Mr. and Mrs. Weasley to the Great hall. Mrs. Weasley fussed over fixing his tie and shirt while Mr. Weasley just looked on amusedly at the whole scene. Mr. Weasley leaned against Draco’s ear and whispered a few words that made his mood all the more better. Mr. Weasley said “Welcome to the family son.”

Draco was walking with Mr. and Mrs. Weasley when they rounded a corner and suddenly he crashed into someone. It was a girl with chestnut coloured hair that were silky to the touch and she smelled faintly of sweet herbs. Draco instantly wrapped his arms around the girl’s waist to avoid her falling down on the ground. As soon as the precarious position in which they were was a bit stable, Draco looked down at the girl and found himself looking into cinnamon colourd eyes. He was looking into Hermione’s eyes.

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