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.

Find the Way

Chapter VI

Albus Potter stared at his father. Well… not really his father right now. The man in front him wasn't the father he knew. The man in front of him was Death Eater Lucius Malfoy, the right hand of Voldemort. Al had heard many stories about how his father changed his way and started helping his dad. There plot holes in the stories but Al didn't question it.

Al and his siblings were very much loved by their parents. Ever since he could remember, both Father and Dad showered them with love and affection. Lucius was a great father. There was no denying that. In fact, Draco, his half sibling, liked to comment that Lucius never treated him that way when he was a child. Of course, Draco never said that when Lucius was present.

Therefore, Al was very surprised when his Father told him about his journey to the past and the role Al played during the time. That explained many things. So, here he was now, playing guide for his dear Father. Al had to admit his father's acting skill.

"Did you eat or drink whatever Black gave to you?" Lucius asked.

"No," Al replied and decided to bring forward the matter. "Did you and Dad break the Mirror of Future in the Department of Mysteries?"

Lucius didn't even twitch.

Al sighed. "You told me this a few weeks ago."

"Really?" Lucius drawled. "And pray tell, why would I do that?"

"Because you want to see the best outcome for your future," Al replied. "From what I gathered, you have three choices when you return to the future. The first is a lifelong service to Voldemort if he won the war, living as his slave until you die or until Voldemort kill you. I heard that he was very fond of Cruciatus curse."

Lucius' eyes narrowed.

Ah, so he got respond now. "The second is where you help Dad and continue your life as it is. But I won't have that because I won't exist then. The last choice is the preferable one, where you and Dad get married and have kids. Not to mention, a very nice position in the Ministry of Magic and wizarding world." Al finished, smirking. He knew that he had to apply the last part for Lucius Malfoy in front of him. "Well, that's all I was going to say. You have two days left. Please think about this carefully, Father."

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When he and Potter arrived at dining room the next day, Al and Lily were already there.

"Morning, Daddies!" Lily chirped happily.

"Morning, Lily." Potter replied warmly.

James hadn't show up yet. According to the information he found in his study, James was always late for breakfast. He pulled the chair for Potter first before sitting down at the head table because apparently he always did it for Potter and now they both were acting as happy couple.

They were half breakfast when James deigned to show up. James was very much like James Potter the first and Sirius Black which quite annoyed Lucius.

"So, what are we going to do today?" Lily asked.

"Quidditch," James answered instantly.

"We could play Quidditch at the backyard," Potter offered.

Lucius refrained himself from giving Potter death glare. Really, Potter acted like five years old kid, trying to bond with his children.

"Great!" James said.

"I have to decline," Al said.

"Why?" Potter asked, looking at his second son. He must be so disappointed not be able to spend time with the child who resembled him the most.

"I'm going to Diagon Alley. Last Christmas shopping," Al replied. "But Father said he's going to accompany me."

"What?" Potter snapped.

This time, Lucius did glare at Potter.

"Urgh! Diagon Alley is full of people this time of the year." James complained.

"I told you to buy your presents at Hogsmeade," Lily muttered.

"I forgot," Al lied easily.

Lucius narrowed his eyes. Al clearly wanted to spend time with him. What had he planned?

After breakfast, Lucius and Al went to Diagon Alley. The place had changed too. And Knockturn Alley had disappeared. In the place, stood an array of bright coloured shops.

Al brought him to one of the shop. Apparently the teen had ordered new coat for Potter and now was taking it. After that, much to Lucius' surprise, Al brought him to the new building of Ministry of Magic. The building was the biggest and tallest building at Diagon Alley, defeating Gringotts.

"This building is the new entrance to the Ministry of Magic." Al explained. "It was built a few years after Voldemort's demise."

Lucius eyed the building.

"I thought that you want to see your office," Al said.

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Lucius had visited his office at the Ministry of Magic. It had given him glimpse about the role he played in the future. After that, they went home. Potter was highly suspicious and demanded explanation from him once they were alone. The boy who wouldn't die was probably afraid that Lucius would murder Al in secluded place, which was ridiculous.

The next day, he spent a lot time memorizing all the information about the future. He needed to remember it so he could make correct investment which would increase his wealth. That was until Al showed up.

Once the teen saw what he was doing, Al sighed and said. "Father, you only need to read everything once. When you go back to the future, you can use Pensieve to view your memory."

Lucius raised his eyebrow. "It might be useful having you."

"Thanks, Father." Al said, rolling his eyes.

After finishing the documents, Potter dragged him to join the happy family. So, he had to endure socializing with Potter and his children. Time passed and soon it was Christmas Eve dinner. It was happy occasion. At least for Potter who bask in the fact that his future turned out to be perfect.

They stayed awake until almost midnight until the children retreated one by one to their bedroom.

Al was the last one to leave. Harry almost didn't want to let him go. It was years until he saw them again. His children…

Al hugged him. "Don't worry, Dad. We'll meet again," he whispered.

"Al?" Harry looked at his son, alarmed.

Al smiled at him. "Good night, Dad, Father. Love both of you."

Harry stared at the spot his son had vacated. "Does he know about us?" he asked.

"Yes," Lucius replied. "Apparently, my future self told him the truth."

Harry was rather hurt.

Lucius must have seen it on his face because the man then said. "He also threatened me to treat you well. Or he won't forgive me and make my fatherhood a living hell."

Harry began to laugh. "Oh, Al."

"We do have precocious children." Lucius said.

What Harry was going to say next was stopped as golden swirl erupted around them. There was a flash of bright light and when he opened his eyes again, he was back in the Department of Mysteries.

"Harry!" Hermione ran to him. "Are you alright?"

"Fine, I'm fine," he replied, focusing to Lucius.

Hermione had her wand drawn, ready to curse the aristocrat wizard.

"No, it's alright." he said.

"Harry, what is going on?" Hermione looked at him. She clearly thought that something wrong had happened to him.

"What are you going to do?" he demanded, ignoring Hermione's confused looks.

Lucius looked at the teen in front of him. Al's words flashed in his mind. "I'm going to do what I should do, Potter," he drawled out. "Don't you have Voldemort to kill?"

The mudblood gasped but Potter rewarded him with big smile.

"I will leave the Death Eaters to you then! Come on, Hermione!" Potter ran away, presumably to fight Voldemort and defeat him and then absorb his power.

"Wait! Harry! What is going on?"

"I will explain it to you later!"

Their voices and footsteps disappeared. Lucius straightened himself. He had Death Eaters to capture. At this moment, there was no love between him and Potter. But Lucius had a lot of time to think about it. Now, he had more pressing matter. As he captured the last Death Eater, he felt tremendous amount of magic. It lasted for a few minutes until it was gone. Lucius smirked. Whether it was Voldemort or Potter, he was certain that he would emerge as the victor.

Author's Note:

Hi! I finally finished this story. I'm sorry for not updating for so long. But lately I'm rather obsessed with Sherlock and am busy writing Mycroft Holmes/Harry Potter story.

And now, I want to pair Harry with Thranduil from Hobbit/LOTR ever since I saw Lee Pace's Thranduil. Don't know why, but I like to pair Harry with older and powerful man who is also attractive…in my eyes at least. I already got the idea as to how Harry as Master of Death ends up at Middle Earth. But I still haven't work it out as to how they should meet or how Harry end up in Mirkwood. He can't just say, "Hi, I'm Harry. I'm immortal and I want immortal friends too. So elf is the best choice and you're the guy I want." The setting is most likely at end of the Return of the Kings, where forces from Dol Guldur attacked Mirkwood which I would have Harry helping Thranduil. I also want to incorporate the garden of eternal summer from 'Snow Queen' here.