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Author: HatefulRodeo

Story: The Dance

Note: Alright this chapter is purely of my own making; it is AU after all. Some events will be taken from Book 7. Well we are almost at the end. Thanks to everyone that reviewed!! Oh one last thing I thought I noted this is my initial post of this chapter but I guess it got lost in th ether; Harry is not a Horcrux. Thanks to DJAddict for pointing my lack of important information!! : )

**Past Thoughts, Actions, Events Appear like this: Past Thoughts

**Notes written in the notebooks will look like this!

Previously:

Sev;

Made it out. Got Hufflepuff's cup and will destroy it after I'm done writing you. I'm fine just a bit burned the cup had an enchantment on it to burn whoever picked it up. The blasted enchantment also caused it to replicate by 5. By the time I got the original I was covered in welts on every inch of exposed skin.

Needless to say the trip back out was far from pleasant but Mione is clearing them up with a strong healing and Dittany. Other than that I'm fine so stop worrying love. I'll write again soon.

I love you.

Harry

Severus smiled and ticked off the cup from his mental Horcrux list. Only one more to go and Severus still had no clue what or where it could be. Standing and making his way to the office for lunch Severus felt happier than he could remember being well he would equal it to when he saw Harry that night a few weeks ago after the Snatcher incident. Hopefully another night like that was in their near future.

~~~~~~~~***********Chapter 9**********~~~~~~~

The next week was quiet for Severus, they were now in the second week of April. Severus had not been summoned to attend a Death Eater meeting in awhile but by listening to his fellow Death Eaters at Hogwarts they had not been called either. A meeting had been set for tonight and Severus would be on his guard to avoid any suspicions against him; he had to act the part of the loyal follower to the tee.

Severus assumed the Dark Lord was plotting something vile during his self-imposed solitude after Harry had slipped though his fingers yet again, that thought made him uneasy but he would continue to keep his ear to the ground for any sign as to what his Lord may be planning. He was one hundred percent sure it would be something disgusting when he heard the plan whatever the plan may be.

The potions master was still on a bit of a high from their success on locating and destroying Hufflepuff's cup. Though it saddened him that another priceless piece of Hogwarts' history was sullied and mangled by the Dark Lord's mania for immortality.

Severus shuddered; yes, immortality would be nice but what was the point of living forever when you lost your sanity, you humanity and ability to feel anything but anger and hate? Severus would never want such an existence and the fact that it would be for an eternity was stomach turning.

Pushing those dark thoughts away Severus stood to prepare for the meeting that would be taking place tonight at the usual place at Malfoy Manor. Severus thoughts slipped to his former lover and best friend Lucius; yes those feelings were long dead but he still felt pity for his old friend.

Lucius had no idea what he brought onto his family when he offered his Manor as the Dark Lord's base of operations. He knew the blonde aristocrat regretted allowing the skeletal snakelike man into his home and allowing him access to his family.

Draco had returned to Hogwarts after the summer changed; the change was not a good one and the look in his godson's eyes hurt Severus' heart when he saw it now. It was the look of self-loathing and despair. Severus knew that look well; he wore it for years after he inadvertently caused his best friend's death.

God, he still mourned Lily's death even now but he was doing everything he could to make sure her son succeeded. That he was also Harry's lover was purely coincidental but not unwelcomed. Severus loved the young man with his whole being and it was that love that pushed him to go on when he was exhausted enough to drop.

Harry was his reason for living, the one bright spot in his otherwise black world. Harry in all his innocence and selfless love had reawakened and thawed Severus' frozen and dead heart. A heart he had thought he lost for good that October night sixteen years ago.

Chuckling at his sentimental thoughts Severus swept out of his office, making his way out to his favored apparition point just outside the wards. Severus looked around as he walked on the dirt path that would take him past the Hogwarts' gates.

Remembered that just months ago Harry and he stood right there, and said their good-byes after Severus had slain Dumbledore. It seemed so much longer than that; could it have really only been 9 months ago? It seemed it had but hopefully this madness was drawing to a close.

Feeling the powerful wards brush his pale skin Severus stopped, slipping on his silver mask, he turned and disapparated with a crack. Severus arrived, straightening his mask, robes and checking that his wands were where they would be within easy reach.

Severus had taken to carrying a second wand in his boots lately; just in case his normal wand was ever taken from him, he had another means to protect himself until he could get away to safety. Severus still wore his portkey and knew he had it in case of emergency, but he wanted to use it when it was a matter of life and death to him.

So far no situation had presented itself that qualified as deadly to Severus. Besides he wasn't exactly helpless, knowing probably some of the darkest and most foul spells known to wizard kind. He could give as good as he got in a fight and wasn't above doing what needed to be done so he could survive.

Severus traversed the halls quickly, casting his eyes around the once luxurious halls of Malfoy Manor, since the Dark Lord had moved in the house had lost its luster and polish, as if the rotting presence of Voldemort was leaching the house of its life; Severus silently snorted at his once again sentimental thoughts.

Making his way to his rightful place next to a hunched, worn and battered looking Lucius Malfoy, Severus stood straight and composed. He really must be going soft when the desire to turn to his once good friend and offer him support hit him; loving Harry was bad for his image it appeared.

Shaking off the absurd feeling Severus cleared his mind of everything and waited for the arrival of the raving lunatic known as the Dark Lord. Good Merlin did the red eyed snake man love to make an entrance! Severus and the rest of the assembled Death Eaters were still standing there ten minutes later.

As if reading his thoughts the doors at the front of the room opened and in walked the tall, skeletal form of the Dark Lord with Nagini hovering behind him in a sickly green bubble.

Severus looked at the approaching snake in the bubble curiously; he assumed the bubble must be a shield but for what purpose could it serve. No one was stupid enough to hurt the Dark Lord's familiar; the snake could take care of herself and was even deadlier than her master when provoked. None of those in Voldemort's ranks had that much of a death wish.

Filing it away to mention it to Harry; maybe he had some clue on why the Dark Lord would suddenly be concerned about his familiar's safety. Refocusing on the meeting Severus listened intently to the reports of others and the statuses of the given tasks.

Severus soon stepped forward, delivering his update on the state of Hogwarts in his customary dull, emotionless monotone. The Dark Lord seemed pleased that he was taking care of the Death Eater wannabe's and punishing rule breakers harshly when they were caught.

Severus was doing no such thing as punishing students harshly, well he was punishing them but with the usual methods of scrubbing cauldrons and scraping the candy off desks by hand. Severus had been rather intimidating when he ordered the faculty to send him any rule breakers to receive the punishments they deserved.

Minerva had smirked secretly at him with approval blazing in her coffee colored eyes, she knew what he was trying to do and would support him in it. The other non-Death Eater teachers were hesitant but once Minerva agreed to send any rule breakers to him they acquiesced.

The Death Eater teachers had been overjoyed that the little blood traitors and mudbloods would get what they deserved. Severus had no doubt that they all thought he would be crucio'ing the delinquent students and had to fight the urge to curse the Death Eater scum for their cruelty.

Just the knowledge that Severus was in charge of punishments seemed to cut down on the amount of issues being presented to the professors from angry teens, but some would not be dissuaded from their plots.

Severus had seen Ginevra Weasely and Neville Longbottom a few times; Longbottom being the unofficial leader of the underground resistance known as the DA. They rarely got caught when setting and executing their pranks, thankfully. It had amused Severus when they had been sent to his office for their punishment the first time.

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Both teens had entered with defiant expressions on their faces, ready to take the curse or hexes he was going to set on them only to be caught off guard when Severus stood, and indicated for them to follow him.

He led them down to the potion labs and opened the classroom door, gesturing for the two to enter first. Once they were all inside he pointed to the dirty cauldrons on the back table and in his usual monotone drawled; "Scrub them thoroughly, no magic will be needed."

Their faces were priceless; mouths slightly gaping, eyes full of confusion, as to why he wasn't torturing them like they believed he would. Severus had just stared at them with dead black eyes until they finally came out of their stupor and made their way back toward the cauldrons.

Watching them both look around dumbly Severus flicked his wand conjuring refilling buckets of soapy hot water next to each teenager. Not waiting for them to continue he made his way to Horace's rooms and knocked.

When the portly older man opened the door Severus informed him of the two rule breakers scrubbing cauldrons in his lab. Severus requested the man to check on them in an hour and dismiss them if they had made significant progress on the soiled cauldrons.

Horace had looked a bit surprised, but then smiled brightly with a knowing look in his eyes, nodding that he would check their work and send them on their way in an hour if it was up to standard. Severus wanted to strangle the knowing look off the fat man's face but he knew that would attract more attention to himself.

Severus just had to let it be, Horace Slughorn may be many things but he was always discreet when he needed to be. Severus just chocked it up to another unwanted ally in the school and his secret war against the Dark Lord and his Death Eaters.

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These thoughts were swirling around Severus head even as he talked about his duties to the Dark Lord. When he had reported everything he bowed and stepped back into the line of Inner Circle members.

The Dark Lord thanked him for his work and told him to keep up it up. Severus nodded curtly and the next Death Eater stepped forward. Severus glanced over and noticed Lucius was breathing hard and raspy noises were radiating from his chest.

Shit this was not good, the blonde sounded like he had broken ribs and one may have punctured his lung. Thinking fast Severus shifted and accidently knocked Lucius' ribs and wrapped his arm under Lucius' thin arms in support when the blonde screamed and almost fell to the ground.

Severus pleaded his Lord's pardon, as he requested if he could be allowed bring Lucius back to Hogwarts for medical attention, as he believed his lung had punctured. The Dark lord watched in delight as Lucius gasped and whimpered in agony before allowing Severus to go.

Severus wanted to punch himself several times in the face. WHAT THE FUCK WAS HE THINKING HELPING LUCIUS MALFOY?! Yes, the man was his former best friend, and first love but Lucius had abandoned his friendship and bed when he turned his back on Severus to cave to his father's wishes to marry Narcissa Black.

Severus had fallen apart during his seventh year at Hogwarts; he had already lost Lily to his anger, even though they would eventually reconcile, now he lost his lover and by extension his best friend. Lucius had tried to break it to him gently but Severus felt his heart crack and shrivel then and there.

Severus knew why Lucius left him; it wasn't because he was a man. No, in the wizarding world men could conceive and bear children. No, Lucius left him because he was a poor half-blood, good enough for the Malfoy heir to fuck but not to marry and sire an heir with.

Severus had laughed brokenly in Lucius' face when the blonde had tried to tell him they could still be friends. Severus had coldly told him if he wasn't good enough to be his lover then he wasn't good enough to be his friend. That was almost 20 years ago.

Since then they had chatted when they had to and Severus was honored when he was named Draco's godfather, knowing the boy would need all the guidance he could get. Severus had denied Lucius' advances for the continuation of their friendship, and even a few tries to rekindle their sexual relationship. It was easier to stay distant from the man and over time the wound had healed.

Or so Severus thought, but as he drug the heavy weight of the Malfoy Lord through the halls of the Manor he realized that while he had no love for the man he dragging he wasn't so callous as to let the man suffer and even die. No, Draco needed his father and for all his faults Lucius loved his son very much.

Once they made it to the apparition room Severus removed his wand, casting a strong stabilizing and numbing spell at the Lucius' damaged ribs. That would hold them until he could get Lucius to his quarters and collect Draco.

Severus cursed silently as he wrapped his arms around Lucius' tall form; how was he to send Harry his note about the strange occurrence with Nagini? Fuck, well he would find a way to do what needed to be done. He always did, plus maybe this situation would be more beneficial then he first thought.

Lucius was after all around the Dark Lord most of the time, maybe the aristocrat had heard or seen something useful to Severus' cause. Yes, the idea had merit did it not? Hearing Lucius' sluggish breathing Severus focused, turned and they were gone.

Severus landed and somewhat gently let Lucius slide to the ground. Conjuring a stretcher Severus levitated Lucius onto it and began his trek back to his office with Lucius' injured form floating behind him.

Once he made it to his office Severus continued up the spiral stairs while he simply levitated Lucius over the second floor railing. They made it to the landing at the same time and proceeded to his guest room.

Severus placed Lucius' broken body on the bed, beginning to run several health scans and once he discovered the issue; several broken ribs, a badly punctured lung and other internal injuries, Severus began healing the ribs first and then focused on the torn lung. Lucius was whimpering and moaning in pain but endured it.

Soon Severus was done healing the worst of it; grabbing the same potions he had brought to Harry not too long ago he poured each down Lucius' throat and told the blonde he would be back in ten minutes. Lucius nodded weakly already feeling the pain potion taking effect on him and making him drowsy.

Severus made his way back to his desk, disassembling the wards around his bottom drawer, Severus pulled out his charmed notebook. Opening the book Severus quickly wrote his information down.

Harry;

Meeting tonight. Something odd happened; Voldemort had Nagini in a green bubble almost like a shield. I don't know why he would do this but it I thought you may know.

Lucius was on the verge of death during the meeting. He has serious injuries so I brought him here, treated him and will grill him for any important information he may know and let you know if it is anything important.

I love you Harry. Stay safe.

Severus

Content that he had gotten the needed information to his lover Severus stood, and made his way to the Slytherin's seventh year boy's dorm, so he could collect his godson. Severus knew Draco would want to know about his father's condition, would want to see him, and reassure himself that the only parent that cared for him was still alive.

Severus cursed Narcissa to the deepest level of hell, as he stalked quickly toward the Slytherin common room. He hated that woman! Not just for what she had done to Lucius and him in seventh year, but for manipulating Lucius to join the Death Eaters, and always using Draco's continued health over Lucius' head as a means of control.

Severus knew that Lucius only openly boasted of the Dark Lord's goals because of Narcissa's presence, but unfortunately Draco did not know this and listened to every word Lucius said like it was the gospel truth.

Severus was still angry at Draco for his weakness but it had mellowed. He remembered being 17, feeling alone and unwanted. Severus had joined the Death Eaters, for Merlin's sake. Falling for the lies of belonging, brotherhood and the benevolence of their Lord. Even now his stupidity astounded him! Severus guessed he could only be so angry with Draco at least he did what he did to protect his family.

Severus only hoped the cold bitch died painfully along with her insane sister. The only Black woman that was sane was Andromeda and she had run from her family as soon as she was able, and right into the arms of a Muggleborn wizard. Finally reaching the portrait for the Slytherin common room he snarled the password.

The stone next to the portrait moved aside for him to enter, and he quickly moved down the stairs, finally coming to the door to Draco's room. Not bothering to knock he stepped in, quickly making it over to Draco's four poster.

Shaking him harshly Severus called Draco's name loudly, the boy in question shot up eyes wide in fear until he saw his godfather. "What's going on Uncle Sev?" Severus didn't scold him for the accidental use of his nickname, grabbed Draco by the arm and pulled him out of bed.

"Come with me." Severus spoke in clipped tones; Draco seemed to understand something was wrong and quickly pulled on his socks, shoes and school robe. Severus began to walk, knowing Draco was following him and silently made his way back to his now occupied guest room.

Reaching their destination, Severus walked into the room Lucius was currently resting and waved Draco in. HE watched as Draco's eyes, so much like his father's, widened as he rushed forward to take his father's clammy hand. Questions spewed from Draco's trembling lips, as tears slowly fell from his eyes.

Severus looked away from the scene in front of him, so the Malfoy men could have a bit of privacy. After a while Severus cleared his throat and asked Lucius the million galleon question; "What the hell happened to you Lucius?"

The bedridden blonde spoke in a quiet voice and explained that seperately the Dark Lord, Bellatrix and Narcissa had been torturing him daily ever since his failure to retrieve the prophecy. Draco looked shocked not that the Dark Lord or his mad Aunt Bella would hurt his father, but that his mother would.

Draco always thought his parents had a good relationship; he turned confused eyes from his father to his godfather trying to make sense of it all. Severus spoke in a hard voice' "It is time to tell Draco the truth Lucius. Haven't you ruined his life enough with lies? It ends now Lucius either you tell him or I will." Severus finished his words and glared at Lucius until the blonde nodded in submission.

Lucius began to explain to Draco about why he married his mother, why he joined the Dark Lord and why he had always spoken favorably about being a Death Eater. Why he never spoke up and told Severus to stop trying to dissuade Draco's systematic brainwashing at the hands of his mother and father.

Severus was happy that Lucius had told Draco that they were just school friends; he didn't think Draco could take another revelation right now. Draco sat in stunned silence as he tried to connect what he was told with what he knew. Severus watched as the boy nodded and clasped his father's hand again and held it tightly.

"I don't understand everything, but I know you love me and I have always been there for me whenever I needed you." Draco then turned to Severus; "I'm sorry I didn't listen to you Uncle Sev. I should have known you wouldn't have lied to me about the things you told me about. I just wished I would have listened."

Severus shook his head giving his godson a small smile; "Draco, I can't forgive you now, but one day I will. I wish you would have come to me when you needed help. But what is done is done. All we can do is move forward from here."

Draco and Lucius both nodded; Severus took a gamble and asked a question that he truly hoped Lucius knew the answer to. "Lucius, why is Nagini under shield and being levitated around?"

Lucius' answer didn't really surprise Severus as much as it should; it seemed that he had found the last Horcrux. Lucius explained that the Dark Lord had placed the shield around Nagini after the night Harry managed to escape the Manor. The Malfoy Lord went on and told them that it was to keep the great snake safe from harm, that she too precious to lose.

Severus was surprised that the Dark Lord had even deigned to explain why he had shielded Nagini, but then again nothing should surprise Severus when it came to that madman. Voldemort seemed to be losing his mind as more and more time passed.

Where the Dark Lord was once tight lipped and secretive, he would now boast of his plans and goals openly. Severus wasn't complaining he'd gotten some very useful information when Voldemort went on a ranting monologue; it was disconcerting to know that some people truly wanted Voldemort to win the war and rule the wizarding world.

Severus knew he had to write another letter to Harry as soon as he could and convey his newly gained information but something was telling him to stay. Lucius still looked like he had something else to tell him and Severus had a feeling that whatever the elder blonde said would be something huge.

Finally Lucius spoke again; "He is gathering allies; the giants, acromantula and more werewolves. Luckily Fenrir and his pack are the only wolves in his service at the moment, but I think it will remain that way despite the Dark Lord's efforts. The other werewolf clans just want to be left in peace to live their lives.

Severus, he plans to come to come to Hogwarts with his army at the end of May, and torture those who are close to Harry Potter. The Dark Lord hopes to draw Potter into the open and kill him. I fear there will be a great battle and many will lose their lives. I don't want to do this anymore Severus. I've lost too much already, but I can't lose my son in the crossfire."

Severus nodded and thought a few things over quickly. "Lucius would you say I saved your life?" Lucius nodded and Severus spoke again. "So you owe me a life debt then?" Lucius and Draco's eyes widened comically as Lucius again nodded, Severus enjoyed himself for a moment and spoke to allay their fears.

"Well then Lucius, as it is your life now belongs to me and I am calling in my debt. From this moment forward you will not help or aid the Dark Lord in anyway. When you are healed completely you will take Draco and disappear. Go to one of the Malfoy homes overseas.

You will unfortunately not be able to be travel that distance until you are fully healthy; that includes gaining weight and allowing your internal wounds to heal. You are at a higher risk of infection since your injuries went so long without being treated.

When you are healed I will request a portkey from Gringotts for you both to leave Britain, and never return here until I let you know it is safe. Understood?"

Both Malfoy men nodded to shocked to speak. Severus smirked, excused himself and went back to his office. The newly acquired knowledge burning in his brain, Harry needed to know this. Severus needed to inform Minerva, plans to evacuate the student when the seige started needed to be made.

Severus forced his thoughts to stop spinning by smashing them down with his Occlumency. First thing was first writing to Harry; pulling out the notebook once again Severus noticed Harry had not responded yet.

Quickly Severus detailed Lucius' confession on what was to come at Hogwarts and confirmed that Nagini was the last Horcrux. Satisfied he placed the notebook back in its allotted drawer and warded it heavily. Severus knew he would have to involve the Heads of all four of the houses. As wretched as it sounded he wanted Slytherin house to be the last to be evacuated.

They were the students with the least to worry about as long as they stayed in their common room until it was time for them to leave. Severus sighed he would think on all of this tomorrow. Right now he needed to rest if he was to be of any use tomorrow, this night had run later than he thought it would.

But at least he and know Harry knew what would be coming for them and they would plan to meet it head on. Both of them doing what they could to end this with as little death and destruction as possible.

Well readers that is chapter 9! Hope you enjoyed it.

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