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A Prince in Lion's Clothing	By : Sablesilverrain Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Harry/Tom Views: 36570 -:- Recommendations : 7 -:- Currently Reading : 9
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“What are you doing?” Harry asked, sitting next to Hermione.

“Writing to your attorney.” She answered. “I already wrote him a letter telling him he should also contact Fred and George Weasley, as they are Ron’s older brothers and witnessed his crimes and their effects on you.”

Harry hummed. “I suppose I should have told him to talk to them, too. Good thinking.”

“He might not use them considering the familial connection and the fact that they are minors still living with their parents, but he might. If they testify against Ron and Ginny, do you think Molly and Arthur will kick them out?”

Harry shrugged. “If they do, I’m sure they could live with us. Or Tom.” Hermione winced at the first, then her eyes widened alarmingly at the second.

“Tom would be a very bad idea if you want them to survive very long.” She said.

“True. Maybe they could live with the Malfoys?” He suggested instead.

Hermione nodded slowly. “That’s viable. Lucius would probably put up with them for Draco’s sake, I get the feeling he can get anything from his parents.”

Harry grinned. “He is their only child. That makes one very special to their parents.” He pointed out.

“Very true.” Hermione agreed.

“Should I leave you alone?” Harry asked.

Hermione sighed. “If you want me to get this done in the next two days, that would be a good idea. Steer clear of Neville, too, he’s working on the same thing. Draco is probably doing the same. That leaves the other Hopefuls or your father.”

Harry hummed. “I’ll go find Luna.” He said. He left the tower and called her.

She showed up in minutes. “Hello, Harry. I’m so sorry I couldn’t help. But now Ron is gone, so he can’t hurt you later like he would have.” She said.

Harry smiled at her. “I understand. It was horrible, but if he was going to do something worse than that later, I shudder to think what it would have been.”

Luna nodded. “It was much worse. It would have ruined your life.”

“If you can tell me what he was going to do, I’d like to know.” Harry said, walking to the Room of Requirement.

Luna sucked in a breath. “He was going to poison your latent magic near the end of next year. That would have either killed you slowly or made you go mad when it was freed during your Dracken inheritance. You would have killed Tom the first time you saw him after that, and then killed the rest of your potential mates when you came back to school. It would have been horrible, and you wouldn’t have lasted very long without a mate to stabilise you.” She told him.

Harry paled. “How do you do that?” He asked.

Luna shook her head. “I’m not spreading that knowledge, but it can be found in the restricted section. Don’t go looking for it, please. The book it is in has a spell on it. If you touch it, it compels you to complete the potion or ritual that will fulfil your darkest desire. It’s a horrible thing, but it works on anyone who doesn’t handle it with gloves on, unless they are a Seer.” She explained.

“Why do we have a book like that here?!” Harry asked, aghast. “Isn’t that a bit dangerous?”

“Dumbledore planted it.” Luna whispered as Harry led her into the aura room. “He’s quite vicious, really.”

Harry growled. “Of course it was him.”

Luna watched as Harry undid his work on his aura, letting the black around his hands and forearms show and revealing that the rest of his aura was laced with green. Nowhere was still pure gold.

Luna smiled. “Pretty. You’re all green now though some of it is still a little yellowish. You’re becoming a true Dark wizard. A proper consort for a Dark Lord.” She said in approval. “You will make a wonderful Dracken. They’re always at least a little Dark.” She told him.

Harry smiled. “So I’ve heard. Did you know Merlin was a Dracken?”

Luna nodded. “Yes, and his mate was the father of king Arthur of Camelot. Arthur was his youngest son.”

Harry’s smile widened. “Did you know he was a submissive Dracken?” He asked.

“Of course I knew that, silly! Who do you think you’re talking to? Really.” Luna said in amusement.

Harry sighed. “Right. You See all and know all.” He said. “Will I never surprise you?”

Luna shook her head. “Probably not. But I like you anyway. You’re fun to be around, and you’re pretty to look at when this glamour is off.” She told him.

Harry laughed. “So, Luna, what spells should I know for the third task?”

“I shouldn’t help you, but the things you will come across are…”

*****

Harry walked into Charming Jewellery and looked around, on the search for anything that would help him with he trial. Pansy had said something about there being charms to make the wearer immune to Veritaserum, but they were special order only, and there was probably something else that would help.

He didn’t see anything besides a charm to make one more persuasive, but picked that one up, getting one for each of the Hopefuls, then went up to the counter to inquire about the Veritaserum ones.

The girl working the counter nodded. “We have those, but they’re expensive.” She warned.

Harry brushed his hair away from his scar and grinned. “I can afford it, and I need them badly.” He told her.

The girl’s eyes widened, and she nodded. “They’re seven galleons each. How many?” Harry frowned and decided to get one for each of the rings he had, both ones he had already given and those he hadn’t yet.

“Twenty.” He said.

The girl whistled, but filled out a form. “They’ll be owled to you in four days. They will come in a small, discreet box. Hogwarts?” She checked.

Harry nodded. “Thank you.”

“Not at all, Mr. Potter, happy to help!” She said cheerfully.

*****

Minerva waited in the alcove until she saw Albus head to dinner, then slipped into his office and opened the desk drawer Harry had told her to check.

There, sitting right on top, was a scroll. She pulled it out and read it quickly.

It was the most horribly unfair marriage contract she had ever seen, and she had no idea why Albus would have condoned such a thing! She rolled it back up and took it with her, heading back to her rooms for the dinner she’d told Albus she’d be taking in her rooms that night.

She’d deliver the contract to Severus later that night.

*****

“I just… Don’t understand. Why would Albus consent to such a thing? How would he think poor Harry would? No one would consent to that if they were thinking straight! It’s horribly unbalanced!” Minerva said, handing the contract over.

Severus read it and scowled. “Oh, Ginevra will pay for trying to push this through!” He said, so angry his voice was little more than a whisper.

“I just don’t get it.” Minerva said again, softer this time.

“He may have thought marrying them was the only way to keep Harry from turning Dark. They have been telling everyone that I’m changing him, perhaps Albus was led to believe Harry was turning from the light and marrying him to a Weasley was the only way to keep him from turning Dark. Although with him dating Thomas Harding, you’d think Albus would be certain of his loyalties. The man is Lord Gryffindor, after all.” Severus said.

“I’m sure Harry will grow into a wonderful young man; he needs no coercion to know what is right and wrong. He is a wonderful boy, with a strong moral compass.” Minerva said.

Severus nodded. “I believe so, too. He may be learning some Darker spells now, but they are solely for his protection; I am teaching him nothing harmful unless the person he uses it against has harmed him first, or made him fear for his life.” It was only a small lie.

Minerva sighed. “Albus may be getting a little mad in his old age. I will keep a closer eye on him. He has done too many questionable things lately. He may not be fit to run the school much longer.” She admitted. “I need a drink. Good night, Severus.”

“Sleep well, Minerva.” Severus returned, putting the contract in a Warded drawer in his desk.

*****

Dumbledore sighed. He had almost had the Selwyn vaults back. It would have been so easy! All he had to do was get Harry married to Ginny Weasley, wait for her to have their children and grow tired of him, and help her dispose of him. She would have handed over at least the artefact vault, she had no use for it and would have been thankful for his help in marrying the man she wanted.

But that was all lost now, and the vaults were out of his reach once again.

Why had he waited so long when going through the vaults? If he had just spent an entire day there instead of a few hours here and there so as to not arouse suspicion, he could have found the artefact he’d wanted so badly. The strongest time-turner ever made was in there, somewhere, and he wanted it! If he got it, he could go back years instead of hours, and undo so many mistakes!

But it was looking like he’d never get it.

It was probably hidden, since his cursory searches had turned up nothing, and he hadn’t had time to do a thorough scouring of the vault. It was unfortunate that the blasted thing couldn’t be summoned unless you knew its actual name, and Adora had never shared that with anyone.

Now it was Harry’s, and the boy didn’t even know what he had!

It was infuriating!

He sat and seethed, then got up to go to bed.

Maybe he’d get another chance to right what had gone wrong.

He’d just have to bide his time and wait.

*****

The owl landed in front of Harry and he smiled, feeding it some bacon and taking the small box.

The charms were finally here!

He opened the box and put one on his bracelet, then passed some over to the twins, Hermione, and Neville.

“Immunity to Veritaserum.” He explained. “Put them on. They didn’t come cheap, but I think we’ll all need them soon.” He told them.

Hermione put hers on with a disapproving sigh. “This is wrong, but if it helps you win this case, I suppose it’s worth it.”

Harry grinned. “You know too much to be without it.” He told her.

“I suppose that’s true.” She conceded.

Neville just smiled and thanked Harry.

The twins both smirked and Harry knew they were going to find ways to test them out for fun.

He’d have to get the others delivered to the other Hopefuls, starting with Draco, who would also be testifying for him.

The others didn’t have any immediate need for them, but better safe than sorry. If they would ever need them, it was better to have them sooner.

Luna stopped by the table on her way out of the Great Hall and held out her hand to him. “I’ll take mine now, Harry.” She said.

Harry handed one over and smiled wryly. “is it bad that I’m getting used to this?” He asked.

Luna shook her head. “No it’s perfectly fine. I want you to be used to me. It’s no fun if I constantly bewilder you. You should be used to my ways by now. I’m not going to change any time soon, after all.” She told him.

Harry chuckled. “Go on, I’m going to leave with Neville and Hermione and head to class now. See you later.” He said, taking the charms out of the box and slipping them in his pocket before vanishing the box.

“Have fun, Harry. It’s going to be a good day.” She told him.

Harry smiled. “No Ron or Ginny. I wholeheartedly agree!” he said happily.
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