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Can You Keep a Secret?	By : KusanoSaku Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Harry/Draco Views: 28185 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 6
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Title: Can you keep a Secret?
Authors: kusanobabe05 [kusanosakura] and socia0307
Pairing: DracoxHarry, Theo Nott/George, Arthur/Molly, ?xCharlie, BillxFleur; implied past RonxHermione/present RonxLavender
Fandom: HP
Notes: Compatible up to the bathroom scene between Draco and Harry in Half-blood Prince- minus the Ginny interest. After that is completely AU…
Warning: drarry gets rather aggressive so be warned.

Chapter 33
Before they proposed their alternative idea for the requested meeting betwixt Harry and Voldemort to either party, Severus had to select an appropriately secluded meeting place that wouldn’t be known or watched by the Order or the Death Eaters.
Severus had decided to annoy both parties by selecting the Folly; his sire’s family had made a lot of money in Trade and had built themselves a castle ages ago but it was called Snape’s Folly by their neighbours in Yorkshire.
It didn’t take long to portkey both Remus and Andromeda to the Folly very early in the morning, Remus was surprised by the choice but Andromeda, the Black that she was, must have recognised its Muggle origins and turned her nose up at it.
Due to its not having been inhabited since the late Seventies or early Eighties, the Folly was crumbling in some places. Severus silently cast an earth anchored glamour that would make it appear to more dilapidate than it was at present mostly as a Muggle deterrent.
Bill and Arthur arrived soon after, throwing their skills as a Cursebreaker and ex-Auror to raise protective wards.
While Arthur had been furious at the idea when he was first informed of it, the man had understood that with Albus proved to be a far darker, crueller person than first believed; Harry had no choice but to figure out how to find his true place in the world without being a pawn.
Severus had mentioned that the Dark Lord was a lot saner these days likely due to Harry’s blood.
Arthur hadn’t exactly forgiven Voldemort, his daughter had been harmed by a Dark Artefact created by the Dark Lord to harbour a part of his soul but as Harry’s honorary grandparents to his daughter, he had little choice but to do his best to protect his emotionally adopted son.
Once Severus was satisfied of the Folly’s safety in regards to both Draco and the Dark Lord, he entered the Folly proper with Andromeda and Remus..
Summoning the Prince elves, Severus ordered that the Muggle furniture and decor be removed and destroyed but that the books were be boxed for him to sort later.
There was surely some unused furniture in the Prince Estate that could be put to use and would be less distasteful.
While the elves were otherwise occupied, Severus began making structural and cosmetic repairs to the Folly.
It was Andromeda who cast spells to alter the floor, curtains and rearrange the furniture delivered by house elf.
There was clearly plenty of unused furniture spread among the Prince properties that could be used to help make the Folly look less distasteful.
Remus did his best to help with repairs but he had little experience with such matters...
It was relatively unknown but Severus didn’t actually reside in Spinner’s End, he merely used it to receive unwanted guests.
Lucius was, or had been one of the few persons who had permission to Apparate or floo to his actual residence, Merrivale Manor.
Having visited Malfoy Manor a few times while he was in Hogwarts, Merrivale felt less ostentatious compared to a Roman style Villa in Shrewberry, a Wizarding castle in Shropshire and the reclaimed Muggle Abbey in Cumberland; all three of which were other properties that he had inherited from his Wizard grandfather.
Having growing up in relative poverty in Cokeworth, Wales well it was still unnerving to know that he owned a Villa, two Castles, an Abbey, a Manor and a number of vaults...
Even Draco and Narcissa hadn’t known, to Severus’ knowledge anyway that he did not reside at Spinner’s End.
After growing up the laughing stalk of Cokeworth and Tobias’ second favourite target of his drunken rages as well as one of James, Sirius and Bellatrix’s preferred target to bully; Severus preferred his solitude.
Thus he resented his accursed servitude to both his masters: Albus and the Dark Lord.
He had been pressured into joining their ranks in his youth, believing that they were his only chance at power.
For his assistance in prolonging Albus’ painful death, Severus wished to request only his freedom as a reward.
Though he very much doubted that the Dark Lord would agree to such a request...
Once Severus was satisfied with the safety of the Folly as a meeting place, they returned to their previous locations: Ivy Hall for Severus, Remus and Andromeda while Bill likely headed back to Gringotts and Arthur the Ministry.
They had come during their lunch hour essentially...
Now came the hard part; convincing Draco, Harry and the Dark Lord...
XooooooX
Arthur had a meeting with Madam Bones, Madam Aurora Greengrass, Lady Augusta Longbottom and Minerva McGonagall as well as Andromeda that was taking place at Wellesley Hall with his father’s consent.
It was harder for the likes of Albus to spy there...
Minerva frowned as she entered the parlour, “What is this about?”
“Harry Potter’s home life.” Arthur ground out, “If we had any idea it was so awful, we would have out right refused to let him go back there. I never heard about the bars on his window and Molly was told that the twins were fibbing to get out of trouble for borrowing the car!”
“What does this have to do with the book of students that I was asked to bring?” Minerva sniffed.
“Albus refuses to inform us of the names of magical children born to Muggles, since he was Deputy Headmaster he claimed to be looking out for them but this proves that he has been less than honest.” Augusta snorted.
“We’ve decided that the Department of Magical Children ought to be informed of the names of all Magical children so that we can ascertain that the children are being treated properly.” Aurora said sternly.
“Surely you are against this demand to see privileged Hogwarts documents.” Minerva scoffed as she addressed Emelia.
Emelia shook her head, “I thought Harry looked as if he wasn’t being treated properly but my attempts to investigate were stonewalled by Order members. Believe me, I have no patience for abuse of children.”
“What will you do if you find mistreated children?” Minerva frowned.
Arthur coughed, “We’ve decided that Molly will be House Mother to the children that must be removed from their guardians’ care. We are looking for a safe place to raise the children until they are placed with magical relations or are adopted by members of our community. Until then, father as agreed that any emergency retrievals may reside here in the nursery under Molly’s care.”
“How does your mother feel about that?” Minerva snorted.
“It was father’s decision and I didn’t ask mother.” Arthur admitted ruefully.
He hoped that Severus might consider allowing the castle they warded over Lunch to be used for such a purpose but first they needed names...
Minerva reluctantly copied the names of Muggleborn children who were still at Hogwarts as well as those who were due to start this coming September first. It was hard to wrangle the names of children who were to start in two Septembers to the child born yesterday...
It was a start and it would also keep him in Molly’s good graces...
XooooooX
With the arrangements made for a safe and neutral location to facilitate a meeting between Harry and the Dark Lord, during the lunch hour Severus flooed to the Bulstrodes’ manor to meet with Voldemort.
He swept through the place to find his master holding court in Millicent’s bearer Malcolm’s drawing room.
Reluctantly, Severus knelt and kissed the hem of the Dark Lord’s robe before requesting a private audience.
Voldemort quickly agreed and ordered the others to leave them.
Once they were alone, Severus and Voldemort cast a series of privacy charms and wards.
“Did he accept?” Voldemort asked quietly as he pet Nagini who lay coiled beside him with her head in his lap.
Severus frowned, “There are extenuating circumstances my lord. He is worried for his safety and Andromeda had decided in light of his falling out with Dumbledore that he ought to remain in hiding. However, he could send a representative and I do have a set of communication mirrors if you insist on speaking to him directly.”
Voldemort frowned, “Who would he agree to send?”
Severus frowned, “Likely Andromeda, I doubt that you would accept Draco and Remus is having a difficult time accepting the idea.”
“Andromeda, as in Bellatrix’s bloodtraitor sister?” Voldemort mused.
Severus nodded, “The very same. Despite being labelled a bloodtraitor, I find that she is very much the same as she always was. Andromeda has always been the Queen of Slytherin and despite her fall from grace as it were, she still possesses the same air and pride.”
Voldemort shrugged, “I have no objection. Now about the meeting place,”
Severus held up a hand, “I have already arranged for one, I inherited a castle from my Muggle grandfather and it is unknown to both sides. Andromeda and I warded it ourselves of course. I would provide you with a portkey once the time is decided. I did have it furnished appropriately in light of the meeting.”
Voldemort raised an eyebrow, “Appropriately?”
Severus shrugged, “With spare furniture from the House of Prince of course, it isn’t as fancy as Lestrange Castle. It was built by my rich but low Muggle ancestors who made their money via trade.”
It was Voldemort’s turn to shrug, “If Harry is in agreement with the arrangements than I have no objections. Should I expect an evening meeting or around lunchtime? Sometime next week perhaps?”
Severus nodded, “I will check with Andromeda to see when she is free and we can discuss the time at a later date. Unfortunately, duty calls and I must return to Hogwarts.”
Voldemort waved his hand dismissively.
Severus bowed and left the drawing room heading for the floo.
He was eager to put the Villa Bulstroda behind him...
XooooooX
Andromeda’s arrival in the library at Ivy Hall signalled a break from the lessons that that Remus was supervising.
Draco frowned at her, “Is something the matter with mother? Is that why you are here?”
Andromeda snorted, “Cissy is just fine, and Ted is looking after her as promised. I am here because Severus has made arrangements in regards to the requested meeting with the Dark Lord. We have prepared a property that Severus owns but is unknown to both the Order and persons like my mad sister. Severus has likely gone to discuss this with the Dark Lord and I am proposing it to you.”
Draco scowled, “Am I going in Harry’s place?”
Andromeda scoffed, “And reveal that you are no longer one of that upstart’s minions? Don’t be foolish, i plan on going in Harry’s stead and Severus is intelligent enough to know that. If Voldemort wishes to discuss something with you that is too delicate to be said through messengers than I am sure that we can provide communication mirrors. In my opinion, it is far too dangerous for either of you to leave the Hall until at least one party has taken the price off of your head. If Voldemort is sincere enough to offer both Pettigrew and Bella then you should be safe, mostly because he has more minions than the old fool.”
Harry groaned, “I wonder who will take up the gauntlet once Dumbledore passes...”
Andromeda snorted, “If it’s Moody than I say that we allow the Dark Lord to handle him. I doubt that Kingsley has the testicular fortitude to lead that Order of Misfits and Arcturus wouldn’t dare put his hat in the ring thank Morganna.”
A wicked grin spread across her pale face, “For all her faults, Mary Prewett is extremely protective of children and she would never allow him to do so because it would put her family at greater risk. She already lost two brothers to this insane war; she won’t agree to sacrifice her husband or children.”
Harry knew of course that ‘Molly’ was a nickname for Mary so he presumed that was whom Andromeda was referring to. Likewise he suspected that ‘Arcturus’ was likely Arthur’s birth name.
With that settled the four of them headed for the dining room to see what Dobby and Winky had prepared for them lunch wise...

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