It had certainly been an interesting first week of summer. Harry was currently in the Room of Requirement once more. That itself wasn't a rarity since the boy had been using the secret room at Hogwarts to train for well over a year. No, what made this particular week interesting was the ring the boy was currently wearing, or the stone set upon said ring to be exact.

"What a dick" stated Harry taking off the ring.

He had called the Hogwarts founders and asked for their advice. Salazar was the only one he didn't like. He had sneered at Harry and called him a filthy half-blood. Harry had rebutted with inbred arsehole and it escalated from there. He clearly approved of Tom's work. Though Harry threw the fact that his line had squibbed out and that his heir was a filthy half-blood. Salazar's glare was murderous. He couldn't deny the facts. Harry chuckled recalling how his face reminded him of Vernon when his bottled anger was getting to be too much for his bloated body. That was another thing that was funny to him. No wonder the chamber only had a statue of Salazar's face. He was as round as his uncle.

The other founders had told him of their secret journals or grimoires as they were called. Sadly over half the spells required their family magic which he couldn't use since he wasn't an heir, but the spells he did have access to were plenty useful. Rowena had even told him of the shield she had created for the Cruciatus curse that had become prominent in dueling during the middle ages. Tormentis Clypeus. That had been the greatest find of all. When he asked her about a shield from the Avada Kedavra, she informed him that nothing shields from death.

Nevertheless he planned on sharing that fact with his friends and family. Though it looked like the Protego shield, it was vastly more draining to maintain. Rowena assured him that it could be casted non verbally. He hadn't been able to do so quite yet. As a matter of fact he couldn't even be sure his shield would hold out because he hadn't had the chance to ask anyone to use the unforgivable on him. Dumbledore had rarely visited the castle due to his duties and he was positive he wouldn't do it.

He continued with conjuring silver stakes or stake as in just one. It was incredibly draining, but Harry knew that Voldemort could conjure silver and thus kept at it. They were about a centimeter thick and 22 centimeters long. Guardians of the Galaxy's Yondu was the inspiration for this particular tactic. Specifically his Yaka Arrow. Though Harry couldn't control them with a whistle he could levitate and banished them at his enemies as he pleased. He knew he would eventually encounter Greyback and his lot.

Drained for the moment Harry sat and recalled his last days of the term.

Dumbledore had summoned him to his office where he had given Harry a vow that he would try his best to incapacitate the Death Eaters. He wouldn't go for the kill but he wouldn't begrudge the Order if they did. Harry accepted due to Dumbledore being too set in his ways of not taking a life. He was powerful enough to be lenient with his enemies. Destroying the enemy's wand was almost as good as killing them, for most Death Eaters were useless in hand to hand combat. The last thing the headmaster did was give Harry the stone.

Dumbledore took Harry's advice and went to the Burrow and placed it under Fidelius with himself as the keeper. The Lovegood home was next followed by the Tonks' residence alongside the Grangers'. There was no need for 12 Grimmauld Place to be filled to the brim with occupants. Being reinstated to his old positions had its perks. With time every order member would live under Fidelius no matter what issue the ministry took with them. Harry never bothered to ask what became of the Dursleys.

Once Harry was back home from school, Tonks placed Teddy in his hands and declared him the godfather. He was shocked to say the least. He figured Sirius would get the honor seeing as he still lived. Tonks had seen the look on his face and explained that he was one of her best friends and that Sirius would have to wait till the next child. Remus looked at Harry and nodded along signifying that he was okay with it as well. Hestia had received the honor of being chosen as godmother.

Harry wasn't sure what would be required of him. Back home he wasn't Confirmed and he knew next to nothing about Catholicism after quitting Sunday School as a kid. Though he did insist on paying for his schooling and made him his heir in case he failed to kill Tom. The next day he was guided by Andromeda to make the magical vow and he did so in the presence of his friends and family. Neville had gotten over his crush on Hannah after he saw how she was acting during the Justin fiasco. He had asked Harry if it was okay to go out with Luna which surprised him. Not that he was into her, but that he was asking permission. Still, he gave his blessing for whatever it was worth. So now the two had became a couple. Ron had also just let Lavender attach herself to him due to the fact that he just wanted a girlfriend. A night of heavy drinking ensued and Harry had managed to get the elves to cook carne asada. it was simple enough and the elves picked up on how to make tortillas immediately.

Later when everyone but Sirius and Harry had gone to sleep, a very drunk Harry had remembered his promise of getting Kreacher something for saving Sirius' life.

"Kreacher" he called.

"What can Kreacher do for young master?".

"Can you take me to the cave where master Regulus died?" whispered Harry.

The elf's eyes widened "Why does master wish to go there?".

"What are you on about?" asked Sirius lifting his head from the table.

"Nothing" responded Harry playfully.

Sirius mumbled something incoherently and rested his head on the table once more.

Harry turned to look at the elf and asked "Can you take me?".

"Kreacher can" responded the elf with worry clearly adorning his wrinkled face "But master should know that place is dangerous".

Harry waved it off "I'll be fine. He quickly ran upstairs to get Slytherin's now totally useless locket. Once back he signaled to Kreacher that he was ready. The elf obeyed and approached his master. With a pop the duo disappeared from headquarters. Harry had immediately found himself beside the basin with the locket.

"Can you switch the lockets?" asked Harry as he approached the basin to peer inside.

With a snap of his fingers Kreacher was successful. The locket appeared in Harry's hand. He quickly hooked the locket around Kreacher's neck. To say the elf was surprised would be an understatement.

"All set" said Harry. "Thanks for saving Sirius' life Kreacher.

The elf's eyes watered but was able to hold back the tears. "Master is too kind to old Kreacher".

"Nonsense" replied Harry. "You're a part of my family".

The elf was no longer able to contain his tears . Harry gave him a minute as he looked around the cave. It was indeed creepy to know that he was surrounded by Inferi. Suddenly an idea occurred to him that would not have if he was slightly more sober.

"Accio Regulus' body" stated Harry putting plenty of power behind the spell. Within a second, a body collided with him as he attempted to catch it in midair. They both stumbled back and Harry lost his footing and dropped the body. As Harry rolled down the tiny island, his legs landed in the water.

'Shit' thought Harry as he raised his legs from the water. It was too late as Inferi began to make an appearance.

"Kreacher!" yelled Harry. "Take us back" as he stood up and began firing cutting curses at the heads that popped out of the water. Kreacher reached Regulus' body first and screamed to Harry "master!" stretching out his hand. Harry looked at he elf and ran toward him while sending curses at the water. With a pop they were both back inside the kitchen of 12 Grimmauld Place. The noise had awoken Sirius.

"Now what?" he muttered wiping his eyes. What he saw was the most bizzare thing he'd seeen in a while. His godson was completely soaked as water pooled underneath him. Behind him, was the elf Kreacher with a mass besides him. On closer inspection Sirius could recognize that the mass was a body. Curious he asked Harry rather loudly "Is that a body?".

Harry responded "Um yeah Sirius don't be mad, but...we kind of went looking for Regulus.

"What" shouted Sirius walking closer to the mangled body. He could see a bloated face on the floor but the features were marred beyond recognition. He noticed Kreacher took a defensive stance around the corpse which convinced him that it was indeed his brother Regulus.

Sirius recalled how no one knew what had happened to him nor how he died. "Where did you find him?" he asked his godson.

"I asked Kreacher if he knew. He told me that Regulus had left Voldemort's service. Voldemort killed him and left him inside a cave with Inferi. Kreacher couldn't save him as Regulus commanded him to leave him behind". It wasn't the truth, but close enough. After the war he'd tell Sirius the truth about the Horcruxes.

As Sirius listened to Harry he went through a phase of emotions. Anger being the most prominent he shouted "Are you fucking stupid? Inferi? You could've have died!".

Harry was stunned. He wasn't used to having Sirius upset with him. Suddenly others walked into the kitchen to ask what was going on ending Sirius' rambling. The Weasley parents, along the Tonks and Remus were listening as Sirius told them what happened. Harry just stood there as he received shocked and angry stares from the adults around him

Harry how could you!" shrieked Molly Weasley. "You asked us to respect your choices, but then you do something childish like this. Well that's over from now on you're grounded".

Harry laughed "Okay, first of all I know it was stupid to do what I did". 'Though it was fun' he admitted to himself now that he knew he was out of danger. "But it was a way to pay Kreacher back for saving Sirius' life".

At this Sirius winced while the others looked on.

"Second of all, as I said before, no one will hold my reins. I do what I want when I want. If that happens to be venturing into a cave full with Inferi, then so be it".

Turning around and ignoring the scowls, Harry addressed the elf "Kreacher, take master Regulus to his room until we can arrange a proper funeral". After a pop he followed after Kreacher to his room while the others called after him to go back. In his room he entered his cabinet and promptly fell asleep in his bed in Gryffindor tower.

Harry recalled how hard he tried to get Sirius to talk to him after that night. The funeral for Regulus was beautiful. Mrs. Black's painting attended the service while Harry held it. Kreacher was quite busy crying uncontrollably by the casket. After the funeral, Sirius had given in and hugged Harry to thank him for allowing him to bury his brother.

That afternoon Harrys's room had a thorough cleaning and the bed was replaced. He immediately went to the castle to train but met with Dumbledore who was on his way out. That was the last time he'd seen the man.

Harry suddenly heard a pop and turned to see Kreacher with an envelope. He still wore the locket and would continue to do so until death.

"Kreacher brings master his mail" said the elf.

"Thank you Kreacher" replied Harry taking the note.

It was from Narcissa Malfoy. She was requesting a meeting with him at Gringotts as it was neutral territory. It also said he should bring Sirius along, as she wanted to speak with her head of house.

"Interesting" said Harry who showered quickly and returned home to speak with his godfather. Sirius had immediately discarded the note. After some debate mainly from Andromeda who happened to stop by as usual, reminded Sirius of his duties as head of house, Sirius had groaned like a petulant child and relented.

Harry looked at the woman in front of him. She was the stereotypical pure-blood princess. She was an incredibly gorgeous blonde with perfect proportions. She was dressed in robes that hugged her figure tightly. She wore a minimal amount of makeup on her face with red lipstick that colored her luscious lips.

Narcissa was going to begin when Harry began "I think I'd feel slightly more at ease if we check you for the mark, you understand" he stated.

Narcissa lifted the sleeves on both of her arms.

"Excellent" said Harry knowing full well she could very well still be an enemy without it. "You have my attention".

Narcissa took a deep breath and began. "I've come to ask if you could drop the charges on my son Draco".

'What' thought Harry.

Sirius scoffed while Harry just stared at the woman in front of him. He pursed his lips, thinking on how best to tell her to get the fuck out of here with that shit, but not quite in those words.

Narcissa broke the silence that had descended upon the room. "Please Potter. He's all I've got left".

Sirius interrupted. "You should've thought about that before you raised him into the carbon copy of your stupid husband".

Narcissa glared at Sirius though remained silent. She wasn't in a bargaining position.

"Well it seems like we've wasted our time" stated Sirius getting up and looking to go back home. "I can't wait till you're seventeen and you take the Lordship so I don't have to deal with this kind of stuff anymore".

"Not this again" muttered Harry standing up. "I told you to wait until you have kids to decide".

"Nah" replied Sirius. "You know how I feel about my family's legacy".

Narcissa could only stare between both men. She filed the information away for future use. Once she noticed they were about to leave, she threw caution to the wind. She threw herself at Harry's feet. "Please Potter. I'll do anything".

Harry simply stared at the woman at his feet not sure what to do at the moment. Sirius was equally shocked. He never thought his hoity-toity of a cousin would kneel before another half-blood. It wasn't like she knew Voldemort was one as well he concluded.

Narcisa grabbed on to Harry's wrist and brought his hand down to her chest. "Anything Mr. Potter. Please. Grant me this one favor and you can do what you want with me just give me my poor baby back".

Harry used all his restraint to not squeeze her breast. He peered into the beautiful woman's eyes. He saw that behind those gorgeous blue eyes there was a mother. A mother who would do anything for her son, including sleeping with his enemy and he couldn't take advantage of that no matter how much he wanted to smash. He withdrew his hands to his side but extended his right so that the woman would stand up. Narcissa felt dread when Harry withdrew his hands but noticed his extended hand and took it. He lifted the woman and gestured for her to resume her seat. He followed close behind her and sat at the side of the table next to her and rested his right leg on his left knee then he placed his wand on the table and closed his eyes and sighed.

"What to do?" murmured Harry thinking on how best to approach this.

'Draco could never replace Snape' thought Harry. Using Draco as a spy would've been an even trade for freedom, but he was sure Draco was not up to the task. 'Voldemort would see through him quite quickly and kill him on the spot'.

He smirked at the thought. Sirius sat on the other side of Narcissa keeping his hand on his wand under the table while aimed at her. Narcissa remained silent as she watched Harry lower his head while his face shifted through various emotions.

"Mrs. Malfoy" began Harry.

"Please call me Narcissa" she interrupted.

"Very well, Narcissa" continued Harry. "I've nothing against you. My problem lies with your son who seems to think that he can attempt to kill me and get away with it. Clearly I can't forgive this lest I'm thought of as a fool. Others would surely follow. It's bad enough with the current madman after my blood".

"Please" she repeated extending her hand and grabbing Harry's. "I said you could do anything. Bella told me you find me attractive. Surely it's an even trade?". After all, Narcissa knew her beauty was highly regarded.

Sirius wanted to say something but at this point in time, he was unsure of what to say. He felt pity for her situation, but none for her son.

"I do" admitted Harry. "Trust me you're a dime piece, but".

"Dime piece?" interrupted Narcissa raising an eyebrow.

"American muggle idiom" responded Harry. "It means that you're a perfect ten".

"Then why not take the deal?" asked Narcissa once more thinking she wouldn't have to plead for him to accept.

"No offense" began Harry "A ten you may be, but so are all the other woman I shag on the reg. So sleeping with you for ferret's freedom isn't quite worth it".

Narcissa was stunned. She never expected to hear that from him. Then she felt anger. How dare he? She was Narcissa Black, every man's wet dream. Sirius had began to laugh at his cousin's expression.

Narcissa gritted her teeth and asked "Then what do you want?".

Harry smirked and said "I want the rat".

Sirius jumped in his chair though Harry held out a hand to keep him from interrupting.

"The rat?" repeated Narcissa. 'He prefers that filthy Wormtail over me?'.

Harry nodded. "He betrayed my parents to Tom, and Sirius and Remus have a score to settle with him".

"Tom?" questioned Narcissa.

Harry simply used the Flagrate spell like Tom did and spelled out Tom Marvolo Riddle and with a flick of his wand they rearranged into I Am Lord Voldemort.

Narcissa was speechless and Harry laughed. "As you can see your lord and master is nothing but a child who likes anagrams".

"His name is Riddle" muttered Narcissa.

"Yup" answered Harry with a pop. "He's a half-blood. Why you continue to serve him after costing you a husband and son is beyond me".

"You think I like having him in my home?" growled Narcissa. "My idiot husband is the one who scrapes around on his knees begging for praise".

Harry simply stated "Well you know what I want. Take it or leave it".

"Harry" began Sirius "As much as I want the rat, are you sure you want to let Draco go free?".

Harry laughed "Knowing the ferret I'm sure he's going to fuck up again. How he was sorted into Slytherin is beyond human comprehension".

Narcissa scowled though she knew he spoke the truth. "And if I get the rat you'll let Draco go free?".

"It's a step in the right direction" answered Harry who had just came up with an even better idea on what to exchange for his freedom. Everlasting shackles.

"And how do you expect me to accomplish this?" asked Narcisa. "The rat almost never leaves the mansion in fear of running into one of you".

"It's a simple matter for a ten" said Harry with a grin. "Get him to follow you into an empty room. I'll take care of the rest".

"Harry" warned Sirius.

"You're coming with me?" asked Narcissa surprised that he would do such a dangerous thing.

"He's not" stated Sirius who was ignored by the others.

"You do have control of the wards do you not?" asked Harry.

Narcissa nodded. It was Lucius' job, though she suspected the Dark Lord would take over for her soon.

"Simply invite me in while I hide under this" said Harry taking out his cloak.

"Harry!" shouted Sirius. "You're being stupid again like when you went looking for Regulus. This is too dangerous".

Harry looked at his godfather and said "Come on Sirius. What's life without a little risk?".

"No!" shouted Sirius shaking his head. "I won't let you".

Nearing his godfather, Harry stated "You act as if you have a choice in the matter".

"What?" said Sirius as he frowned. He didn't have time to dodge as Harry swiftly punched him in the gut.

Sirius fell to his knees gasping for air.

"Huh what do you know" said Harry. "I thought that would knock you out like in the movies. He took out Bellatrix's wand and stunned his godfather who looked at Harry with eyes full of hurt and betrayal.

Narcissa was silent the whole time.

Harry opened the door and called for Griphook.

When the goblin entered Harry stated "My godfather, the Lord Black is taking a nap. Please watch over and make sure no one wakes him. We will be back shortly".

Griphook nodded "Gringotts can provide this service for a most modest fee".

Harry laughed "Money over everything indeed" and accepted.

Griphook smiled and sat at the table to wait for their return. 'Money over everything huh? That has a nice ring to it'.

"Ready my dear?" asked Harry.

Narcissa nodded without commenting on his familiarity.

Harry put his cloak on after placing charms on his person to mask his scent and any noise he might make. Though Nagini was gone, who knew what other pets Tom would keep around. He placed a hand on her shoulder. "Lead us outside and apparate us to your home".

Narcissa did as he asked.

They appeared outside a huge manor. The wards began to wash over Harry as if to judge what kind of threat he posed.

Narcissa didn't wait for them to finish and quietly stated "I Narcissa Malfoy nee Black invite you, Harry James Potter into my home".

After a flash Harry felt the magic of the wards recede. He followed Narcissa into the manor. Just as soon as they entered Amycus, one of the Carrow twins barked "Where have you been?".

"I wasn't aware I needed to keep you up to date on my comings and goings" replied Narcissa. "Especially when this is my home".

Amycus growled "The Dark Lord instructed that no one is to leave without his say so. Do you understand?".

Narcissa gave a slight nod and asked "Where is the rat".

"Why?" asked Amycus getting closer and grinning "You need a man's touch now that Lucius is gone?".

"No reason" responded Narcissa hiding her disgust. "I wished to ask him a question about my blood traitor cousin".

"Last I saw, he was in the dungeons enjoying himself with the muggle bitch" answered Amycus.

Narcissa walked away without a word as Harry followed in anger. It would be so easy to kill some of them but this wasn't the time.

They descended a few floors until Harry arrived at a sight that enraged him. Wormtail was torturing a muggle father in front of his wife and teenage son.

The man's screams continued for another 5 seconds until Wormtail ended the spell.

"Now" stated Wormtail as he unbuckled his trousers and approached the woman. "You either open your mouth or else say goodbye to your husband".

The woman hesitated so Wormtail pointed the wand at her son, who backed away in fear.

There were two other Death Eaters enjoying the show. One of them sneered "Hey Rowle, look who's back" causing Wormtail to pause and turn around.

Rowle smirked catching sight of Narcissa "What do you want Lady Malfoy" he sneered when he said Lady.

"I need to speak with Pettigrew" she responded.

Peter buckled up his trousers and approached Narcissa "What do you want?".

Harry knew he couldn't leave the muggles here. Even with the rat in tow he wouldn't feel any joy if they stayed behind.

"I need you to come with me to my chambers for a minute" answered Narcissa.

Rowle laugh "You sure you want the rat? Gibbon and I would be all too happy with giving you a go".

Gibbon barked a laugh.

Harry had discreetly slipped his wand from underneath his cloak and summoned their wands followed by stunners at Rowle and Gibbon.

"What the hell" cried Peter.

Narcissa stepped to the side to avoid getting in the way.

"Hello Wormtail" said Harry removing his cloak. "Long time no see huh?".

Wormtail stared at Harry for a few seconds "Harry?".

"Ding, ding, ding" joked Harry. "Narcissa tell him what he's won".

Narcissa glared at Harry "You were supposed to stay hidden. Now they'll know I helped you". She would have to run away with Draco a soon as he was free.

Harry pouted "You were supposed to say he's won an all expenses paid trip to Azkaban".

"Now isn't the time for jokes" chastised Narcissa.

"You worry too much" responded Harry shoving Wormtail out of his way and approaching the stunned Death Eaters. Harry sent two cutting curses separating their heads from their bodies.

The muggles shrieked in fear and Harry silenced them and looked at Narcissa. "Dead men tell no tales Narcissa".

Narcissa was shocked by the Light's champion. Bella had warned her about him, but she couldn't believe it.

Wormtail was slowly edging against the door.

"Wormtail, I'm hurt. Feeling bored with us already?" asked Harry.

Wormtail quickly shifted into his rat form and scrurried away. Harry laughed and summoned him.

"Accio Wormtail".

As soon as he caught the rat he squeezed him tight around the neck to avoid being bitten and stunned him.

"Why didn't you go along with the plan" asked Narcissa.

"I wasn't going to leave the muggles here".

Narcissa sighed.'Guess there is some light in there' . "Now what?".

"We leave" answered Harry calling "Dobby".

The elf appeared and waited for a command. Harry had wondered if the elf could still bypass his old master's wards. 'He does rescue us later on when Luna and Ollivander are held hostage. Shit, have they taken him yet?' he asked himself searching all the other cells. Once he was sure they were all clear he opened the cell with the muggle family.

"Take the muggles to St. Mungos and tell the healers they were being held captive by Death Eaters".

Dobby nodded and popped away with the muggles in tow.

"Kreacher" he called confident he would bypass the wards. He tossed the rat to him as he appeared. "Keep him company and make sure he doesn't escape. You may use any method you want".

Kreacher grinned and popped away. Narcissa thought the grin was very unnerving.

"Now come here" said Harry to Narcissa. Taking his cloak out he gestured for her to join him underneath it.

Narcissa was hesitant.

Harry rolled his eyes "Do you wish to remain here?".

"Of course not. I was already planning leaving the country with Draco".

"Tom will eventually find you guys. I know a place you can hide".

Narcissa knew very well where he was talking about. She had already sealed her fate by helping the boy. Dumbledore was her best bet. They heard noise from behind as Amycus entered the dungeons.

"Intruders" he bellowed seeing Harry. "Crucio".

"Tormentis Clypeus" said Harry as the bubble shield formed around him. Both Amycus and Narcissa were stunned by what they saw. Harry used their momentary distraction by summoning Amycus' left boot and stunning him in mid air. He approached him and one more time cast a cutting curse and beheaded the Death Eater.

Narcissa had just seen something that conradicted what she was taught her whole life to believe. Someone had blocked an Unforgivable. That someone was the boy who held her son's fate in his hands and was the Dark Lord's most wanted. There was no telling what kind of power he held. So it was understandable that Harry had to shake her out of her thoughts.

"So should we leave or?" said Harry holding the cloak over himself.

Narcissa immediately joined him as they heard more noise from above.

Harry hugged Narcissa closely and pressed her against the wall as Death Eaters entered the dungeons. They saw their fallen brethren and dashed back upstairs to raise the alarm. Harry and Narcissa made their way out slowly. He enjoyed rubbing against her as they were forced to stop several times. He noticed that Narcissa wasn't exactly protesting it as well whenever he wrapped his arms around her midsection. Before the more intelligent Death Eaters arrived and used a human detection charm, Harry confunded a Death Eater to start a fire inside the mansion. He never thought the idiot would use Fiendfyre, right beside him.

The flames began to sniff and snuff out any living organisms in the vicinity. Even those under a cloak. Harry pocketed his cloak and ran dragging Narcissa along. The ruckus drew more Death Eaters who shouted "Fiendfyre".

That immediately drew Voldemort's attention as he had to stop it himself lest he loses his headquarters along with his senior members. As he maked his way he sees Harry and Narcissa heading for the door.

"Potter"

"Bye Tom" shouted Harry as he blasted the roof above him as he exited the door with Narcissa.

"Command the wards to contain everyone else in the mansion" said Harry out of breath.

Narcissa was too tired to respond and nodded. She closed her eyes and commanded the wards to do so as well as allow people to apparate from the gardens.

Once finished, she grabbed Harry's arm and apparated them away to the steps of Gringotts. They rushed into the conference room where Sirius was still waiting.

Gasping for breath they both sat while Griphook conjured water and goblets for them. Harry thanked the goblin as he left and drank his fill. After a few minutes Narcissa said "You're crazy. I never should've went along with this stupid plan".

"It wasn't that bad" responded Harry. "It was exciting".

"Exciting?" yelled Narcissa "We almost died".

"Well, if you're mad now, I guess this is the wrong time to tell you that all we had to do was have you ask your house elf to stun and bring us Wormtail without us having to leave the bank at all huh?".

Narcissa was absoring everything Harry had told her. After a few minutes she began to laugh hysterically claiming he was indeed insane.

"So why didn't we do that?".

"You had fun didn't you?" asked Harry with a lopsided grin.

'You and my stupid cousin are birds of a feather you know that?".

Harry laughed "I don't think he'll agree when he finds out what happened. I'm much more adventurous".

They remained silent for a few seconds to gather themselves. Harry approached his godfather and revived him. He was understandably mad. It took a lot of pleading and a promise to tell him everything later or better yet show him, for Sirius to calm down.

"So where's the rat?".

"At home waiting for us" replied Harry.

"Now, you'll keep your word and help with my son" stated Narcissa. "It's your fault the Dark Lord wants me dead now"

Harry nodded.

"Sirius?" called Harry.

"Yes Harry" responded Sirius.

"Is it possible to draw up a contact preventing Draco and his descendants from laying claim to the House of Black ever again?".

Narcissa's eyes widened in shock.

"Um... yeah" answered Sirius. "You can but Draco would have to sign it as well and right now he's a little out of reach".

Harry nodded and shifted his gaze to Narcissa. "If you can convince Draco to sign a contract that he will cease any attempts to kill me or my friends or harm us in any way, and that he and his may never lay claim to the House of Black, even if my line becomes extinct, I will drop the charges".

Narcissa immediately accepted. She knew Draco would complain but it was the best he was going to get.

"You know, even if you drop the charges" began Sirius "He still used an unforgivable, twice".

Narcissa's smile faded.

"Don't worry. I'll try my best to get Fudge to drop those charges. Perhaps the Imperius defense will succeed a second time or something similar" said Harry confidently.

"Thank you Mr. Potter" exclaimed Narcissa forgetting herself and jumping form her seat to hug Harry.

Harry patted her back not knowing what else to do while Sirius lowered his wand after he saw movement against his godson.

"There there" said Harry and faced Sirius. "Perhaps Griphook should join us".

Sirius was reluctant to leave Harry alone with his cousin.

"For god's sake Sirius, she's unarmed and I'm sure I can pin her down if necessary".

Sirius nodded and left to call the goblin.

Narcissa straightened herself up and looked at her son's "rival" in the eye. "I was sure you would've used this chance to further humiliate Draco once again. He would be free knowing that his mother was defiled by none other than Harry Potter".

Harry laughed at her word choice and grabbed her chin caressing it with his thumb. "I'm not a scumbag Narcissa. When I fuck you, it's going to be because you want to spread your legs for me, not to free your son".

Narcissa inhaled sharply as her knees became weak at his proclamation.

Harry held her up with an arm around her waist. "I had a mother once. I would never have wanted her to be in a similar position".

Narcissa nodded absentmindedly as she was still concentrating on being held by his surprisingly strong arm and stared at by those beautiful green eyes. Their time together under the cloak was easily the highlight of her year. The door opened as Sirius and Griphook entered. Harry and Narcissa separated though somewhat reluctantly on each other's part. Sirius didn't say a word as the goblin approached the table and sat down taking out parchment and quills.

"To business" said Griphook. "What do both parties want the contract to say?".

All four occupants broke into chatter to find the correct wording of the document.

First, what were the limits in the term "friends". It would be impossible to include future friendships and for Draco to know each and every friend of Harry's. What was the punishment for Draco if he did. After some debate they were all happy with the results. If Harry failed to free Draco the contract would become invalid. Harry and Narcissa signed alongside Griphook and Sirius as witnesses. Harry handed the bloodquill back to Griphook and stared at the back of his hand for a second as he recalled the toad woman.

"Now all we need is Mr. Malfoy's signature" said Griphook.

"That can be arranged" said Harry holding up Bellatrix's wand.

Narcissa stared at Harry wondering how much power did he really have. Was it bravado? Even Lucius couldn't get anyone out of the ministry cells on a whim. '

"May I?" he asked Griphook.

The goblin nodded and Harry conjured the newly named Bevo. He erected a privacy ward around himself. Narcissa was shocked from seeing the huge patronus and leaned back into her chair on reflex. 'Such power from one so young' she thought. 'Though this is also the man who blocked an Unforgiveable' she concluded. Bevo stared at Harry while he uttered a message for him to carry. Bevo lowered his head and vanished from the room.

"What now?" said Sirius.

"Now we wait" answered Harry laying back on his chair and crossing his arms.

10 minutes passed when Dumbledore showed up alongside minister Fudge. A second later Kingsley entered with a handcuffed Draco being shoved into the office by Mad Eye Moody, who officially came out of retirement due to the impending war.

Narcissa stood up wanting to approach her son but held back.

Harry felt bad for her and stated "Let him go guys. Surely he can't best all of us?".

Dumbledore nodded to Mad Eye's questioning gaze and he released the cuffs. Narcissa ran toward Draco and hugged him tightly.

Draco didn't return the embrace. He glared at Harry over his mother's shoulder.

Narcissa sensed what Draco was thinking and whispered in his ear "Nothing happened Draco. I offered like I planned to, yet he refused". Draco looked at his mother in the eye looking for deception. Finding none he hugged her tightly.

"Just what is going on here" said Fudge angrily. He was occupied fending off the wolves.

"Just a moment minister" said Harry.

Cornelius saw the boy he'd been wanting to talk with for the last few days and greeted "Mr. Potter it's good to see you".

"Likewise minister" greeted Harry cheerfully ignoring the looks his godfather sent him.

"If you would just wait a minute minister we can begin?".

"Of course Mr. Potter" said Fudge as he patted down his robes and righted his hat out of habit.

Dumbledore stared at Harry impressed with his plan. Harry nodded toward the headmaster in greeting. Albus pulled Fudge to a corner of the room to entertain him for a moment.

"Now Draco" said Harry. "We're going to need you to read this and sign once you're done".

Draco just sated at Harry while his mother led him to the table and sat down next to him all the while holding his left hand in hers. He read the document and grew angry.

"Never" he muttered shaking his head.

"Please Draco" pleaded Narcissa. "It's the only way".

Sirius and Harry made eye contact and Harry shrugged . He didn't care either way. Draco was a racist little shit.

"No" said Draco.

Narcissa placed her hand on her son's face and turned his head to face her. "Please. You'll still have your father's wealth. Sign it and you'll never have to go back to that cell again".

Draco turned to look at Harry who looked bored just being there. He sighed and grabbed the blood quill that the goblin held toward him and signed. Griphook made two copies of the contract and kept the original with himself. Harry and Narcissa took their copies.

Harry signaled to Dumbledore that he was done and he quickly led Fudge to the table.

"Minister" greeted Harry once more as he planned to play him like a fiddle.

"Mr. Potter. What can I help you with today?".

"You can help me prevent an injustice".

Draco and Narcissa stared at Harry to see where he was going with this. Sirius was equally curious.

"An injustice?" questioned Fudge.

"Yes" repeated Harry. "As you know young Draco used an unforgivable to attack me, but what you didn't know was that he was under the influence of a potion".

"A potion?" parroted Fugde.

"Draught of Rage to be exact" stated Harry.

Draco's mouth opened in shock.

"You see, when he attacked me we immediately checked for the Imperius curse and found no trace of it. So I pressed charges assuming the deed was of his own volition. What we didn't do was check for the influence of potions. You are aware that we recently lost our resident potions master are you not?".

Fudge nodded.

"I fear that if he was still with us he would've recognized the signs early on and we could've prevented the whole thing".

"Really?" asked the minister, unsure of what to believe.

"Mr. Potter is correct Cornelius" lied Dumbledore with practiced ease. "I must confess I'm rather embarrassed that I didn't see the signs. I must be losing my edge in my old age. I was recently reviewing my memories of the event and noticed young Draco acting rather peculiar leading up to the attack".

"I'm sure it wouldn't be too difficult for one of his housemates to slip a few drops into his pumpkin juice" said Harry. "After all who would look twice at the boy whose father was recently murdered. It's the perfect cover for the would-be murderer".

"My god" exclaimed the minister. "Another innocent man in Azkaban just like Lord Black".

"Exactly" said Harry hating that he was doing this. 'A deal's a deal'. Though if he was honest he just wanted to hit it at least once and with Draco in Azkaban that would be impossible. Like Drake said "Just need to know what that pussy like so one time it's fine with me". He smiled at the thought. A willing Narcissa would be much better than something that was too close to blackmail/rape in his mind.

Narcissa was impressed with Harry. He had come up with the whole farce in minutes. He got Dumbledore to play along and used Severus' death to seal the deal. 'If only Draco was as cunning. Though he may be a bit insane as well'.

"So as you can see Cornelius the boy is innocent" stated Dumbledore.

"Of course Albus" said Fudge gesturing rather rudely for Griphook to give him a bit of parchment. On it he wrote a ministry pardon and stamped his seal on it and handed the rolled up parchment to Draco who stared at him in disbelief. Narcissa took the roll in his stead.

"This will suffice for the moment Mr. Malfoy" said the minister. "Once back in my office I can present you with the official one. If any aurors stop you, show them this copy". Fudge looked at Harry and asked "Mr. Potter I was hoping you could do something to help me out a bit. The people want to sack me, but as you know it's unwise to destabilize the ministry at this crucial moment. Could you speak a few words in my favor?".

"I'll see what I can do" responded Harry.

"Excellent" cried Fudge who looked like a huge weight was off his shoulders. He exited the room followed by his aurors. Mad Eye stopped just before the exit and glared at Draco for a few seconds. He finally left the room.

"Mr. Malfoy" said Dumbledore. "It is my hope you don't waste this golden opportunity, for I assure you there won't be another".

Draco remained silent.

"Mrs. Malfoy" greeted Albus as he lowered his head in her direction and headed to the exit. He too stopped at the door and said "I'll speak with you later Harry".

"I know Wulfric, I know" responded Harry while Narcissa was surprised by the familiarity between them both. Everyone knew that Dumbledore favored Potter like a grandson, but this seemed like it was a bond between equals.

Dumbledore chuckled and greeted "Sirius" before he left.

After the door was closed Sirius practically leaped from his chair and asked Harry "Are you really going to help Fudge?".

"Of course not" scoffed Harry.

"But you just said".

"He said he'd see what he could do, not that he would do anything" informed Narcissa.

Harry smiled at her as Sirius and Draco let the statement sink in. Sirius laughed his ass off and hugged his godson, punch to the gut already forgotten. Draco stood up and made for the door.

"Just a moment" said Harry.

"What do you want Potter?" said Draco.

Harry pointed at the chair "It's time for us to have a chat as well".

"I don't have to listen to a word you say Potter".

"Draco" called Narcissa. "Just hear him out".

"Mother" argued Draco.

"It must be important" she said staring at Harry.

Harry nodded "It most certainly is, but if Draco would rather not know it's fine with me".

Draco dragged his feet and sat down. "Now what Potter?" he asked sneering at him.

Harry shook his head and chuckled "First off Draco, drop the sneer. I can easily get Fudge to reverse his decision and me paying your mom the penalty for breaching the contract is hardly a punishment".

Draco scowled. He entertained the thought of punching Harry in the face an then choking the life out of him, when he felt something wrong within him. As if a hand held his heart and began to squeeze it ever so lightly. 'The contract'.

Narcissa watched as Harry handled her son perfectly. 'Why did Lucius have to ruin Draco so'. She sighed and waited for Harry to continue.

"Now let's get to the bottom of this silly grudge. You hate me because I refused your friendship on the express".

"It's not the only reason" interrupted Draco.

"Regardless" said Harry. "That started this petty grudge. Let me ask you this. If you grew up with magic hating muggles who beat and starved you for ten years and prevented you from having a single friend, how would you react to seeing your first ever friend being insulted before your eyes?".

Draco was deep in thought while Narcissa had gasped in shock.

Sirius was silently fuming. He and Harry had talked about his upbringing. Harry had convinced Sirius to hold off on punishments for the Dursleys for the moment. Though Harry cared not for them, he hated they got off scot-free in the books.

"I would defend my only friend" admitted Draco.

"Exactly" responded Harry. "Which is what I did".

Draco nodded in recognition.

"Griphook" called Harry. "Do you have a pensieve?".

"Of course. Every Gringotts conference room has one" replied the goblin.

"May I use it?".

Griphook walked to a corner where various things were stored and brought out a pensieve. "This one can project memories".

"Perfect" said Harry and withdrew a memory.

"Where is this going Potter?" asked Narcissa.

"It's Harry to you Narcissa. I think it's only appropriate after all we've been through together" responded Harry with a wink. "I'm just going to show you two a few things".

Draco watched the exchange between his mother and "rival". He didn't like that they were on a first name basis.

Harry dipped the memory of the Chamber of Secrets and played it. He mostly focused on Tom confessing to being being Voldemort and that he was a half-blood.

Though Harry had already told Narcissa about Voldmort's origins, hearing it in his own words had erased any doubt. Even if he was a pure-blood, Narcissa never liked having to bow to him. She was taught a Black bowed to no one unless it was another Black.

"Lies!" shouted Draco jumping from his chair.

Harry paused the memory and said "I assure you it's not a lie". Harry gave a magical oath that the memory was real and not fabricated. A simple Lumos would have sufficed but he brought out Bevo again just to show Draco that he could conjure a Patronus and he couldn't. He continued the memory until the basilisk appeared.

"Is that a basilisk?" asked Narcissa in shock.

"Yes" responded Harry. "But that's not important. What is, is the next memory I was going to show Draco".

"Stop" said Narcissa. "You killed it?".

"Um yeah" responded Harry".

"How?" she asked curious to know how a boy of twelve accomplished such a feat. She inspected the boy once more and noticed how grown up he actually looked. 'Far more mature than any boy his age'.

"Just show her" said Sirius. He knew Harry was doing this on purpose to pique her curiosity. His godson was a goddamn genius. If only he and James had Harry to help them out as kids. Things would've been different.

Harry acted like he was embarrassed and resumed the memory.

Griphook watched the scene with interest. He remembered an Andromeda Tonks dealing a basilisk carcass with the nation. The Potter boy had gotten a share as well though remained tight lipped on how he came across it. Now he knew how the beast was bested.

Draco just stared a the basilisk and at Harry. He had to admit that calling himself Harry's rival did indeed look childish on his part. His aunt Bella was right.

Harry immediately scooped out the memory and addressed Draco. "Now the next memory show's just how Tom welcomed your father back into his service".

Draco was intrigued while Narcissa knew where this was going and welcomed it. If Draco saw how his "great" father was treated, maybe he would think twice before joining the cause.

Harry inserted the memory and played it. They watched as Voldemort once again admitted to being the son of a muggle named Tom Riddle. Draco saw his father and friends being tortured as if they were nothing. Harry saw Draco's exprerssion the whole time. When the memory finished he spoke up.

"Don't you see? He doesn't care about pure-bloods at all. To him you're all just pawns that he uses for his own selfish needs. If he really cared about you all would he treat his followers in that fashion. He's ended more pure-blood lines than any muggle or half-blood ever has. Is this the man you want to serve?".

"No" admitted Draco. He looked at his mom "What can we do?".

Narcissa remembered when Harry had told her he could help hide them, then faced her cousin. "I have an idea though I'm not sure how you'd react cousin"

"What is it?" asked Sirius guardedly.

"I was hoping you could take us under your protection".

"Mother" protested Draco.

"It's the only way" said Narcissa. "I'm not going back to that manor. You don't know what I've been putting up with Draco".

"He hurt you didn't he" stated Harry knowingly. He had seen the way the other Death Eaters were eyeing her. 'Though am I any different' he thought. He was technically playing a game and Narcissa did seem willing, but for now he'd wait on her to make a move.

"Mother?".

Narcissa stared at her feet and remained silent.

Draco grew angry. "I'm going to kill him!" he yelled walking to the door.

"Hold on there chief" said Harry.

Draco stopped and glared at Harry "What?".

"You haven't got a wand you idiot. Not only did I just free you against my better judgement, you're going to waste this chance by immediately charging after Tom like a Gryffindor".

Draco huffed and looked at his mother who stared at him with worry evident in her eyes.

"For fuck's sake" said Harry. "Does the hat just sort people on a whim?".

Sirius laughed while Narcissa smiled, but hid it quickly before her son could see it.

"Shut up Potter" said an indignant Draco.

"Where were we?" said Sirius. "Ah yes, you wanted my protection. You do know what that entails don't you Narcissa?".

"Of course my lord" replied Narcissa who readily gave an oath to not harm or betray her lord nor his heir to their enemies. Since they were never cast out of the family it was a simple affair. Draco begrudgingly gave his oath but he didn't want to stay at headquarters with Harry.

"Don't worry I'll hardly be home at all" said Harry guessing the reason for his reluctance.

Narcissa chastised Draco for making things difficult for Harry. Harry appreciated the gesture, but it was the truth. He would be away most of the summer, Draco being present or not.

"Now what?" asked Draco.

"Now" answered Harry getting close to Draco. Without any warning Harry backhanded Draco, hard. As his body hit the ground Draco looked up at Harry with eyes full of hate.

"What the hell Potter! Why do you keep backhanding me?".

Sirius couldn't help but laugh at Draco's question.

Harry bent down at the waist and made eye contact with Draco "That was for trying to kill me".

Draco just stared blankly at Harry when he extended his hand.

"Now that that's out of the way we can thank Griphook for his services and ask him if he could store our copies of the contract in our respective vaults. Not only that but we head to the ministry to get your wand back. I'm also sure that Wulfric is probably finished informing the public that you're "innocent"". supplied Harry.

"Oh" said Draco still unsure of what to do with his hate for Harry Potter as he took his hand and stood up.

Narcissa immediately rejoined her son's side.

Griphook walked with them to the entrance of the bank and bade them farewell. Sirius and Narcissa apparated Harry and Draco to the ministry. Harry immediately realized that this was another aspect of his training that he had overlooked. Being an animagus was also an interesting skill, but he wasn't going to waste time doing it this late in the game. Perhaps when it was all over. They walked into the atrium where they were cornered by journalist. Fudge and Dumbledore were standing on the side as Harry gave a statement concerning Draco and walked away rather quickly with the rest of his companions on his heels. They continued into the DMLE offices. There they were able to get Draco's wand back.

Harry reminded Sirius that they would need Dumbledore for the secret to give to Narcissa and Draco. Sirius was pondering on what to do when Harry suggested that they wait in the auror office for him to go get the secret from Dumbledore.

Narcissa immediately spoke up "Can we visit Bella while we wait?".

Sirius and Harry looked at each other.

"We could ask Shack" said Harry.

Sirius thought it over and nodded.

"You know this is highly irregular" stated Kingsley after Sirius asked him.

"I know" agreed Harry. "Narcissa just wants to see her sister while she can" he added knowingly. If Bellatrix doesn't get the veil as punishment, he'd most definitely be surprised.

Kingsley also gave a knowing nod looking at Narcissa. He sighed and called Mad-Eye.

"What's this about?" asked the aged auror.

After the explanation from Kingsley, Mad Eye stared intensely at Harry "What's your angle son? Why go to the trouble of freeing scum?"

Harry was about to reiterate the whole potion defense when Moody interrupted him.

"Don't lie to me. I'm not an idiot like the minister to buy that ridiculous tale. Tell me the truth boy. What kind of games are you playing?".

Harry looked back at Narcissa standing against the wall conversing with her son and stared back at his godfather and the aurors and smirked "The kind that get my dick wet".

Silence followed his proclamation until the trio of men began to laugh. Moody himself grinned at Harry "Now that I believe" he said patting him on the back. "I only wish that Malfoy could see it from hell".

"Well if it's hell, I'm sure he will" replied Harry.

"Okay. Now can we stop talking about my godson wanting to bang my cousin?" asked Sirius.

The trio of men laughed in response.

"Fine I'll take you down there" stated Moody.

Sirius left to find Dumbledore while telling the group that he'd meet up with them in the cells in a bit. Harry approached the Malfoys and informed them that Mad-Eye would take them. Draco had stiffened up around the old auror but followed after his mother.

"Cissy?" asked Bellatrix as the group descended upon her cell.

"Bella" greeted Narcissa hugging her sister through the bars.

"Let's give them some privacy" stated Harry as he made to walk back to the door.

"Can't" stated the auror. "They're not even supposed to be down here in the first place".

Harry nodded and took out Bella's wand to cast some privacy charms. Before he did so, he was interrupted.

"Interesting wand" stated Bellatrix recognizing it. Alastor had also recognized it as well. The number of times he'd been on the receiving end made sure he'd remember it well.

"That it is" replied Harry grinning at Bellatrix as he set up the wards. Harry and Moody leaned against the opposite cell and waited while the others conversed. It wasn't long until Draco left the women and joined them.

"Never got along with her that well" he informed of his own volition.

The duo accepted his statement without a response.

"Say Moody, I have a question I wanted to ask you".

"What is it lad?".

"I'm hoping you'd agree to duel me a bit during the summer as a way to help me train for the coming battles".

Draco gave the men a sidelong glance as he listened intently to them.

"What does Albus have to say about this?" asked Moody.

"He'll agree, trust me. I just want to get as much experience with as many different opponents as possible. I'm thinking of asking Shack as well".

"Just let me know when boy".

"Of course" replied Harry. "Thanks".

They waited in silence for a few more seconds before Harry asked "So...got any obscure curses you'd recommend?".

Moody grinned at Harry and replied "A few".

Draco shuddered at the look on the man's face. Yes, he would most definitely keep his nose clean during the next school year.

A noise drew their attention as Sirius walked into the cells with Kingsley.

"They're not done yet?" asked Sirius.

Harry shook his head while Moody stated "I'm giving them five more minutes".

The group began to joke around while Draco was the odd man out. 'Do hurry up mother'.

It's time Narcissa" said Harry as he walked closer dispelling the wards.

She nodded and hugged her sister once more. "I love you" she whispered into her ear. Draco approached his aunt for a hug as well.

"You really should stop doing magic in front of us" chastised Shack shaking his head.

"Fine" pouted Harry. It was hard having access to a wand without the trace and not use it.

Sirius laughed at Harry's antics.

"Sirius?" called Bellatrix. "May I have a word?".

Sirius was surprised but approached his cousin who whispered her apologies to him and hugged him. It took a few seconds for Sirius to relax into the hug.

She looked at Harry "Please protect them. I can't do it myself".

Harry nodded and pulled out her wand "It'll be like you're protecting them as long as I use this".

Bellatrix nodded.

"Is that?" began Kingsley.

"Yes" answered Mad-Eye. "We looked everywhere for her wand that night and the boy had it all along".

"It's evidence" stated Kingsley.

"Aye" replied Moody. "But the lad could use a back up".

Shack acknowledged the truth in his words and didn't try to take it from Harry.

They quickly finished up and prepared to depart. As the secret was shared they all apparated to headquarters.

Harry immediately set up the ground rules for Draco. No name calling of any kind. No treating his house elves like shit. If he did, he would have to provide meals and laundry for himself. Narcissa agreed for them both and toured her family's home once more. Sirius called for Kreacher asking where Peter was being kept and ran off. "Don't go overboard" yelled Harry while he resumed to direct the tour. He showed Draco a room which many order members used to nap in.

"This one's yours".

"This tiny shoe box?".

"Well we do have a backyard with ample elbow room" replied Harry raising an eyebrow at the boy.

Draco grunted and entered the room. "I don't have any clothes or anything".

"Call your house elf" commanded Harry.

After both Narcissa and Draco called a few times without a response Harry came to a conclusion. "it seems Tom isn't such a fool after all. He killed your house elves as soon as he saw us today".

Narcissa and Draco were horrified at the thought.

"Kreacher" called Harry.

"Master calls Kreacher" said the elf.

"Bring Draco a change of clothes. Perhaps old master Regulus has some that would fit him".

Kreacher glared at Draco and bowed to Harry before popping away.

"Interesting" said Narcissa realizing that this was the second time the elf had followed his orders. "I grew up with Kreacher. He never would've willingly serve a half-blood like that. No offense" she added.

"None taken" shrugged Harry. "I'm proud of what I am".

Kreacher returned with a set of clothes for Draco and handed them to him rather roughly. He immediately disappeared.

"What a rude elf" muttered Draco.

Harry laughed "He heard you tried to kill me. How did you expect him to treat you?".

"Where's the shower?" asked Draco ignoring Harry's question and looking at the robes in his hands. They were a bit old fashioned for his taste.

"Through there" said Harry. Once he was set, Draco entered.

"Where do I sleep?" asked Narcissa.

Harry looked at her with a grin "Would you believe me if I said the only room left is the one next to mine?".

Narcissa covered her laugh with her left hand. .

Harry extended his arm. She grabbed it and said "Lead the way".

Once inside the room Harry called Winky to supply the room with sheets and towels. He also asked her to ask Andromeda for a change of clothes and if she wanted to come say hello.

As the elf popped away Narcissa became slightly nervous. "Andromeda is coming over?".

Harry shrugged "We'll see. If she does, you'll get to meet Teddy".

"Teddy?".

"Her grandson".

"Oh" stated Narcissa.

"And my godson" added Harry. "He's the cutest thing ever".

Narcissa nodded

"Well...second cutest" said Harry. "That's only when I'm in the room" he added with a lopsided grin.

She playfully slapped his arm "Quite arrogant aren't we?".

"It's not arrogance when I'm stating a fact Narcissa" he joked.

Narcissa smiled and said "You would've made a great Slytherin".

Harry smirked "It's funny you would say that. Why do people assume wit and cunning are exclusive to Slytherin house? Have they met Albus before? The man is ridiculously intelligent and manipulative as hell".

Narcissa stared blankly at Harry and couldn't help but agree.

Winky popped into the room with some clothes and said that Andromeda would come over for dinner.

"Tonight's going to be interesting" said Narcissa.

"Very" responded Harry as he made for the door. "Remember just call Winky if you need anything, and Sirius is in the last room down the hall. We all share the bathroom on this level, but like I said, I'll hardly be here this summer".

"Any reason?" asked Narcissa wondering why he kept saying that.

Harry smirked "A fella's gotta have secrets doesn't he" and left.

Narcissa stared at the door as it closed for a few seconds. She went from reluctantly trying to seduce the boy, to being angry at him, fearful for her life, and now intrigued by the man who freed her son. She remembered the confidence in which he stated that when he would fuck her it would be because she would want it. She took a deep breath and gathered herself and headed to the bathroom.

Harry immediately went through his cabinet back to Hogwarts. The castle was eerily quiet as he walked to the headmaster's office. When he reached the door he heard Dumbledore say "Enter".

"Hey Brian" greeted Harry.

"Ah Harry, back again are we?" said Dumbledore with a smile on his face and his eyes twinkling madly.

"Just say it" said Harry.

Dumbledore chuckled "What do you mean?".

Harry sighed "I bitched you out for giving second chances and here I go doing the same".

Dumbledore looked so proud of Harry. "You've grown my boy".

"It's not that" said Harry. "I just couldn't bear staring at his mom pleading for my help".

"Ah" replied Dumbledore.

"Yes" said Harry. "I just kept picturing my mom in her position".

Dumbledore nodded "Nothing beats a mother's love".

Harry just nodded pretending he didn't know how that felt. "I'll take your word for it Albus" he said. He soon remembered his mom and sister and made his way to the cabinet where the headmaster kept his fire-whiskey, which Harry vowed to run through this summer.

"As you might've noticed" began Harry "I plan to come here everyday for the summer to train".

"That's fine" said Dumbledore.

Harry nodded "I asked Mad-Eye to train with me and I plan to ask Kingsley to help me out a few times as well. As a matter of fact I'd like to train with you if you're able Brian".

"Of course. Though the mind does wonder why considering your inevitable death" admitted the headmaster.

"A fair question" said Harry. "I once heard in muggle school about a Greek philosopher, don't ask me which one I don't remember the name, but he once said that It's a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable".

Dumbledore was thoughtful for a few seconds "There is truth in those words".

Harry shrugged "Honestly I just want to take out as many Death Eaters as I can until I face Tom. It'll make it easier for my friends to survive".

Dumbledore said nothing.

"Shall we train for a bit?".

Dumbledore stood and stretched his old bones "Lead the way".

Harry walked out into the Quidditch field with the headmaster. Fawkes flashed above them and settled into one of the goal hoops, peering down at them.

"What are the rules?" asked Dumbledore.

Harry stared at Fawkes and he stated "Well, we have a phoenix just in case, why not everything short of the Killing curse".

Dumbledore raised and eyebrow "Are you sure?".

Harry nodded "Death Eaters won't hold back".

Dumbledore nodded and began by sending a fireball at Harry who batted it back at him. Dumbledore batted it back at Harry who deflected it back while Dumbledore did the same. At that point the spell had picked up considerable speed. Harry immediately pictured battling Ganondorf. His occlumency shields were at full alert. He couldn't think of anything like that in front of Albus. Soon enough age proved to be the deciding factor as Albus absorbed the spell into a shield.

"Impressive" said the headmaster who conjured a murder of crows with sharp beaks and talons. With a flick of his wand they zeroed in on Harry. Harry immediately banished the approaching crows and conjured a flame whip to cut the crows who neared him in half. The rest he dealt with wide range cutting curses. Harry smiled at the look Dumbledore gave him. The old man smiled at Harry and he thought 'This is going to be fun'.

The duel continued as they both exchanged spells. Albus handicapped himself by trying to avoid transfiguration as much as possible. He only resorted to such magic when Harry had cornered him. Though he wasn't fighting at full strength Dumbledore was impressed by Harry. He wasn't expecting him to be this good.

During a pause he asked Harry "You learned all this while teaching others?".

Harry shrugged "I mostly taught them a few things. I kept the lion's share of the knowledge to myself".

Dumbledore nodded and continued. While he dueled he was thinking of starting a training camp for the order. If they trained as hard as Harry then they had a chance to end the war with almost no casualties. He quickly discarded the idiotic idea. With Tom there wasn't anything a a sure thing. Even now he must be deep in dark magic trying to strengthen himself.

About an hour later Harry joined Dumbledore at the bleachers with a cold beer in his hand . He handed one to the headmaster. Dumbledore shook his head and accepted.

"Hooch is going to kill you" said Harry looking at the state of the field.

Dumbledore laughed "I'll just tell her it was your doing".

Harry laughed and took a swig. "Are you coming to dinner tonight?".

"Sure" said Dumbledore. "Wouldn't miss it".

"You know" began Harry "I discovered a useful spell today that I managed to put into practice".

"What was it?" asked Dumbledore.

"A shield for the Cruciatus".

"A shield" said Dumbledore, his words laced with disbelief.

Harry nodded and conjured it.

"And it worked perfectly?".

"It did against Amycus Carrow. I'm not sure how it'll hold up against stronger wizards like Tom, but Rowena was certain it worked".

"When did you meet Amycus?" asked the headmaster looking at Harry. "Wait Rowena?"

Harry was going to answer when Sirius' patronus barged in demanding he show him the memory right away.

"Memory?" said Albus.

Harry laughed "Well let's just say I didn't help Malfoy out of pity".

Dumbledore stared at Harry waiting for him to continue.

Suddenly they received another patronus from Tonks telling Harry to come home for dinner. Fawkes landed on Dumbledore's shoulder and the headmaster extended his arm toward Harry.

"Wait" said Harry as he took off his shirt and wiped the sweat from his face and placed it on his shoulder.

Dumbledore just stared at him waiting for him to explain.

Harry just smirked "Don't worry about it Brian".

He grabbed his shoulder and they flamed away to headquarters.

"Harry" greeted Tonks who jumped up to hug him as he appeared in the living room.

"You stink" she stated.

Harry laughed and lifted his armpit and pulled Tonks's face toward it. "Do I?".

"Get away" she shrieked as she pushed him back.

Harry chased after her as she ran trying to get a way from him. Everyone laughed at the sight. Even Draco's lips twitched in amusement.

"Memory" demanded Sirius.

"After dinner" responded Harry.

Harry walked up to Andromeda and took Teddy from her and kissed him on the forehead.

"That's enough" said Tonks. "Go shower, you're getting him all dirty".

"Fine" said Harry. As he walked forward he noticed Narcissa following him with her eyes. He pretended not to notice. Andromeda on the other hand did and filed the information for later. Dumbledore had also seen the woman's reaction and caught Harry's eye when he said "I'm going to go shower then" and winked at him when he walked by.

Albus chuckled. 'The balls on this kid'.

"Hurry up I'm hungry" yelled Tonks after Harry as he went upstairs.

When Harry came back down the Malfoys were still apart from the rest of the others. Again Harry didn't care for Draco, but to get to know Narcissa better he couldn't have him around all the time.

"All right" said Harry to the room "Let's address the elephant in the room. The Malfoys are staying with us for the foreseeable future".

"But why exactly?" asked Tonks while the others waited for an answer.

"If I recall correctly, my nephew did attempt to kill you" stated Andromeda staring the boy down who shrunk in his seat.

Harry waved it off "Water under the bridge Andromeda".

"Really?" asked Remus. "You were pretty set on sending him to Azkaban. Evan made a toast on it"

"You also said that Dumbledore was a fool for giving second chances" said Sirius with a smirk, adding fuel to the fire.

Dumbledore chuckled and stared at Harry waiting for him to reply.

"Well you see" began Harry as all eyes were on him. He muttered something about forgiveness when he was saved.

"It's because of me" said Narcissa. "I begged him to free Draco and he did so out of the goodness of his heart".

"Really?" stated Andromeda knowing that wasn't the full story.

"Yes" said Harry. "Draco is a product of his upbringing. Sorry" he added to Narcissa.

She just waved it off while Draco glared at Harry.

Harry sighed "You've gone to school with Hermione for five years. How can you honestly believe muggle-borns are inferior to pure-bloods? She has outscored everyone all five years in a roll. Well not in DADA, but my point still counts".

"They just are" said Draco. "As well as certain creatures" he stated judging Remus.

Harry sighed while Tonks and Remus glared at Draco.

"Draco" began Harry "This is my home. You will respect Remus or leave. Remember this is your last chance. If you want to spend it parroting shit your father said go right ahead. If you want to crawl back to Tom and his Death Eaters, feel free. But remember this, if I find you out there on their muggle raids, or if you get branded with the mark..." Harry paused for dramatic effect and flared his magic "I will kill you".

He didn't realize that everyone in the room barring Dumbledore was suffocating until Teddy let out a cry.

"Shit" yelled Harry running over to pick him up from his stroller next to Tonks.

"I'm sorry buddy" he said cradling him in his arms and singing to him as he walked to the living room.

Everyone was speechless.

"I'll go get him" said Sirius.

"No, I will" interrupted Remus.

He walked into the living room finding Harry conjuring Bevo to sooth Teddy.

Harry looked up to see Remus and said "Sorry, I lost control for a bit".

"No problem" said Remus. "Thank you by the way".

Harry shook his head "You're family Remus. He should respect you regardless".

Harry sighed and whispered "The things I do when I think with my dick".

Remus had heard him due to his heightened hearing but didn't say anything. Instead he put a hand on Harry's shoulder and gestured with his head "Let's go back, I'm hungry".

Harry nodded and dispelled Bevo. "Jesus you and Dora were made for each other".

Remus laughed while Harry followed him back into the kitchen.

"Sorry" said Harry to the room once he placed Teddy back in his stroller.

"It's fine" said Tonks gesturing for him to sit down again.

Harry did so and looked at the Malfoys again. He locked eyes with Narcissa and said "I'm sorry Narcissa, but just because I let him out once, doesn't mean there will be a second".

"I understand" she said and then elbowed Draco. He looked at Harry and said "I get it Potter".

"Let's eat" clapped Sirius and the food appeared on their plates.

"What did you do today Harry?" asked Tonks.

"Mr. Potter and I dueled" supplied Dumbledore.

"Really?" asked Ted Tonks.

"Yes" responded Albus.

"Cool" said Tonks.

"You're not wondering who won?" asked Harry as everyone laughed.

Harry raised an eyebrow "I'll have you all know that I won a few times".

Sirius scoffed "No you didn't".

"He did" said Dumbledore.

"Really?" asked Draco.

"Yes Mr. Malfoy" said Dumbledore.

"Wow Harry" said Ted. "That's great".

"Well, he wasn't using Tranfiguration in the matches I won".

"That explains it" said Sirius as his hero worship of Dumbledore wouldn't permit the thought of a teen defeating him.

Remus shook his head "But still, Albus is a great fighter without transfiguration on his side. I'm impressed".

"Well maybe you're finally good enough to challenge me" said Tonks.

"Maybe" replied an amused Harry.

"You don't think I can take you do you?" stated Tonks feeling insulted.

Harry shrugged.

"That does it" said Tonks throwing her napkin on the table. "Let's go. Now".

"Sit down Nymphadora" said Andromeda.

Tonks stared at her mother and relented while Sirius, Ted, Remus, and Harry laughed.

"What's so funny?" asked Andromeda.

Everyone quieted down but Harry who kept it up until he saw Andromeda staring at him.

"What?" he asked.

Andromeda stared at him without blinking.

"That's not going to work on me and you know it" said Harry snapping his fingers, as a glass of tequila appeared on his side of the table. He picked it up and drank from it while keeping eye contact.

"As amusing as this is, I rather go back to eating" stated Narcissa drawing their attention.

"Dammit I almost won" said Harry.

"As if" said Andromeda with a smirk.

"I had you" said Harry. "You almost blinked".

Everyone began to talk among themselves while Draco kept glancing at Harry's glass.

"What?" asked Harry. "You want some?".

Draco nodded.

"It was made by muggles" stated Harry. "You still want some?".

"Do you have firewhiskey?"

"Nope" said Harry. "Nothing but good old fashion muggle liquors here".

At that moment Kreacher was walking in with a few bottles of firewhiskey as "bad" master Sirius always wanted and quickly turned around. Narcissa couldn't help it and began to laugh loudly accompanied by her sister Andromeda who witnessed the elf. They made eye contact and stopped abruptly.

"I suppose I can give it a try" said Draco.

Harry snapped his fingers and another glass appeared by Draco's hand.

"Bottoms up" said Harry as he took a swig.

Draco began to cough wildly while Harry just watched him with an amused expression. Andromeda and Narcissa had a private conversation reaching an understanding between themselves. They weren't going to jump back into the sisters they were, but it was a start.

After a few more hours of drinking and a passed out Draco needing to be taken to his room, Sirius stood up.

"Okay now" said Sirius "It's time for you to show us the memory".

"What memory?" asked Remus.

"The real reason the Malfoys are gracing us with their presence" said Harry calling Kreacher to bring the pensieve. "Also I haven't had my turn yet, so don't kill him off quite yet" he told Remus who was confused.

All the adults gathered around and watched Narcissa and Harry's adventure which would raise more than a few eyebrows.

A meeting of the Order quickly ensued to discuss options and gather intelligence from Wormtail. Harry knew it was a waste of time. It was surely outdated. Voldemort had seen Narcissa with him and knew that he would have to abandon his current plans and safe houses. Though Harry did prevent them from leaving with Wormtail. After flaring his magic and daring them to take him, everyone relented. It was impossible for Wormtail to escape as Harry had asked Kreacher to banish the bones in his arms and legs. Traitors weren't allowed such luxuries.

A few days later Bellatrix Lestrange's trial had arrived. Not that Harry knew. He was spending all his time in the Room of Requirement when he wasn't dueling anyone. He hadn't gone back home since the night Narcissa and Draco arrived at headquarters. Tonks had sent him a few messages asking him to come home but he was busy. Dumbledore had welcomed his presence though he was equally busy with work and the order so they didn't interact as much. Just a few dinners here and there.

A patronus from Sirius had informed him that three things had happened. Bellatrix was sent through the veil as Fudge wanted to prove he was worthy of being a war time minister. Second, Fudge was sacked and in a holding cell on bribery charges which made the first act useless. Harry wasn't surprised about what happened to Bellatrix. The last thing he learned was that he and Sirius were expected at Gringotts as soon as possible.

Showering, he quickly made his way to his dormroom. Once he arrived at headquarters he went downstairs to see everyone in the room staring at Andromeda and Narcissa as both women stared blankly at the wall. Harry approached Andromeda and gave her a hug, but said nothing. He could tell she appreciated the gesture, but she also remained silent. He approached Narcissa and did likewise, the only difference is that Narcissa actually hugged him back tightly and began to weep. Startled, Harry could only hold her in an awkward position. He soon shifted to the seat next to her while holding the woman. Draco only stared at the scene. He'd never seen his mother cry, so he hadn't known what to do. Everyone in the room left as Narcissa kept crying into Harry's chest.

Hours later Sirius and Harry were in a room at Gringotts with Griphook. He wanted to know how to proceed dealing with Bellatrix's vaults. Individual vault contents would transfer to the family's vault only upon death. Though Griphook had told them that Fudge was looking into laws for the ministry(meaning himself) to claim the Lestrange vault. He had sent Sirius letters regarding the queries, but didn't receive a response from him. Sirius and Harry knew why Fudge had quickly killed off Bellatrix. He wanted her money. They were both angered at this, though Sirius was more angry at himself. If he'd checked his mail or took his role more seriously, they could've prevented her death, even if it was rightfully deserved.

"So gentlemen, as head and future head of your house, how do we proceed?" asked the Black Family goblin.

"I don't know" responded Sirius running a hand through his hair. He looked at the invoice "That's a lot of galleons".

Harry whistled.

"What do you think Harry?".

Harry looked at his godfather for a few seconds. They both weren't hurting for money. "We could split the money between Andromeda and Narcissa though we should ask for their thoughts on the matter".

Sirius nodded liking the idea. He asked Harry to let them know in his place. Sirius had some business to attend to. With new evidence in his hands Sirius left to meet with Dumbledore. Fudge spending his life in a simple cell in Azkaban wasn't enough for him. Not at all, perhaps combined with the Dementor's kiss would his need for vengeance subside.

Harry returned home to inform the Black Sister's of what he was told. They were understandable pissed off and wanted to go off and kill Fudge themselves. It took a lot of pleading from Ted, Draco, and Harry to stop the sisters from leaving. Harry even went as far as tying the women to their chairs. After they calmed down he asked Narcissa and Andromeda to think on how they liked to proceed with Bellatrix's vaults. He knew it was shitty timing, but it had to be done.

As everyone calmed down the family decided that another night of drinking was necessary. Later that night Draco had to be escorted to his room by Harry, who simply levitated him while Narcissa followed along. After depositing the boy Harry bade farewell to his guest and went upstairs feeling quite tired after a long day. He stopped on his way to use the washroom. When he was finished he noticed Narcissa waiting outside his door. It looked like she was unsure whether to knock on his door. Harry simply watched her until she knocked. After a few taps Narcissa sighed heavily and turned to walk away when she saw Harry leaning against the wall staring at her.

"Harry" she almost shouted in surprise.

"Kind of hard for me to answer the door when I'm outside isn't it?".

"I just wanted to speak with you about a few things".

"Of course" said Harry walking to his door and opening it "After you".

Narcissa gathered herself and went into the young man's room. Harry enjoyed the view as she entered thanking the gods for his luck. As he was about to enter he noticed Sirius staring at the pair. Harry just winked at Sirius and walked into his room closing the door with a thump. Sirius shook his head and muttered "Definitely would have been nice to have Harry with us back in the day". He quickly put up a few silencing charms around the door just in case and went back downstairs to floo Fleur.

No words were exchanged as the MILF began to undress. Harry's eyes were drawn to her body. Her pale flesh was in sharp contrast to the green lingerie she wore. Evidently someone had gone shopping in the last week and decided to show Slytherin House some love. He ran his hand over her body while tracing kisses along her neck. He stopped when he reached behind her and grabbed the hook to her bra. "You know as a Gryffindor I'm expected to hate this color. How about we get it off you?".

Narcissa smiled in response.

The next day during breakfast everyone was gathered at the table with Draco half asleep in his chair clutching his head. Harry pretended he didn't see him nor offered a hangover potion. It was quite hilarious that after weeks of this being a daily occurrence, no one had helped Draco. He quietly ate his meal ignoring the grin Sirius was shooting at him or the knowing stare from Andromeda who shifted her gaze from her sister to him.

Narcissa on the other hand, was ignorant of what was going on around her. She had a rather pleased look about her as she remembered what occurred in Harry's room. She became slightly aroused just thinking where Harrry's tongue had ventured. Lucius had never even thought of inserting anything back there. He was too proper and wouldn't lower himself to serve his wife, who should be the one on her knees serving him, in his opinion. The lovemaking had shifted between animalistic and passionate. Harry had caressed her body one moment and pulled her hair and chocked her the next. She completely submitted to him which was contrary to her machinations of having an obedient boy toy.

"Are you alright Cissy?" asked Andromeda while taking a sip of her tea and waiting for an answer.

"Huh?" answered Narcissa returning to the present.

"I asked you if you were alright. You looked a bit flush. You're not getting sick are you?".

"No" responded Narcissa immediately.

"I take it you had a good night?" teased Andromeda.

"Wh..What" sputtered Narcissa looking around and spotting her son, who was thankfully unaware of what was being discussed.

Andromeda just shook her head and laughed.

"Well I'm off" stated Harry. "I'll see you lot later".

"I'll come with" stated Sirius to which Harry accepted with a nod.

"Am I right in thinking that happened last night?" whispered Tonks to Remus.

Remus could of course smell both Narcissa and Harry on each other and simply smiled back at her.

Tonks gave Remus a fake glare for his silence while he kept feeding Teddy.

Narcissa was lost in thought once more remebering the last conversation she had with her sister.

"Was he telling the truth?" asked Bellatrix after her sister told her everything Harry said.

"Yes" responded Narcissa. "He gave a magical vow. Also the name should've been a clue".

Bellatrix said nothing while she thought back to the days of her youth. She hated muggle-borns to such an extent that she'd overlook such an obvious fake name. She sighed. She had wasted her youth following a madman.

Bellatrix eyed Harry for a bit and said "You obviously have a plan for the young Potter".

"Of course" said Narcissa. "The contract forbids Draco and his heirs to claim the lordship. It never said anything about any heirs I'd have".

Bellatrix smirked. "And I'm right in assuming you've chosen Potter for the honor?".

Narcissa grinned "He is quite powerful is he not. Not to mention how cunning he can be. Sure he has his Gryffindor tendencies, but he is a true Slytheryn nonetheless. A child born from both of us would be unstoppable".

"And seeing how bastards can inherit if they're the last of their lines"

"Exactly" interrupted Narcissa. "I don't know who will win between Riddle and Potter. If they both kill each other then I have ensured my son inherits his father's titles and if Harry lives, I'm positive he will take responsibility for any son I give him".

"And if the Dark Lord wins?" asked Bellatrix still coming to terms with the news her sister had told her.

"I'm already dead" stated Narcissa. Tom wouldn't forgive betrayal.

Bellatrix agreed with her sister.

AN: AGAIN SORRY IT TOOK ME THIS LONG TO UPLOAD. I KNOW THAT I NEED TO SPEED UP WITH THE ACTION BUT I FELT LIKE THIS FILLER WAS NECESSARY.

KILLING OFF BELLATRIX WAS A DIFFICULT CHOICE. I TRIED TO COME UP WITH JUSTIFICATIONS TO FREE HER BUT COULDN'T. THE WHOLE BIT OF HER BEING UNDER A POTION OR FORCED TO BE A DEATH EATER FEELS PLAYED OUT. SHE WAS SIMPLY DUPED BY TOM AND PAID FOR IT. SHE'S ONE OF MY FAVORITE CHARACTERS. ALSO I LOVE HELENA WHO PLAYS BELLATRIX IN THE MOVIES AND I WAS OBSESSED WITH HER AFTER WATCHING FIGHT CLUB AS A CHILD. BROKE MY HEART BUT HAD TO BE DONE.

SEX WITH NARCISSA. I ACTUALLY TONED IT DOWN. BEFORE I KNEW IT THE CHAPTER WAS MOSTLY ABOUT SEX WITH HER CAUSING ME TO REWRITE THE CHAPTER. SHE ALSO HAS HER REASONS FOR SLEEPING WITH HIM.

THE WHOLE RAP LYRICS IN THE FIC. I'M SORRY LOL. DUDE LIKES RAP. HE QUOTES IT FROM TIME TO TIME. I JUST THINK WE'RE LUCKY HE ISN'T CALLING ANYONE BITCH OR HO. HAH.

I GOT THE FEEDBACK I TRIED TO BE MORE DESCRIPTIVE WITH SPELLS AND DUELS BUT I SUCK AT IT. AS WELL AS MAKING A CHARACTER MORE THREE-DIMENSIONAL. WE ALL HAVE THESE CHARACTERS IN OUR HEADS AND HOW WE EXPECT THEM TO LOOK AND ACT. I'M COASTING ON THIS FACT WHICH IS WHY I DON'T DESCRIBE ANYONE AND IF I DO IT'S MINIMAL. I HOPE I CAN ACTUALLY FLESH OUT DAPHNE SOME MORE WHEN I INTRODUCE HER AGAIN AFTER THE END OF SUMMER.

ABOUT THE CRUCIATUS SHIELD. ACCORDING TO THE RESEARCH I DID(JUST ONE SITE LOL) THE CRUCIATUS WAS VERY POPULAR IN DUELS DUELS DURING THE MIDDLE AGES(NOT SPECIFIED) BUT WAS BANNED BY THE 1700'S. ROWENA DIED AROUND 1000 THEREABOUTS, SO IN MY MIND THAT'S FAIR GAME IN HER KNOWING ABOUT THE SPELL. IF IT WAS INDEED CREATED AFTER HER DEATH, OH WELL MY BAD AND THIS IS AN AU SO NO BIGGIE.

THE CRUCIO SHIELD CHARM TORMENTIS CLYPEUS. LATIN FOR TORTURE SHIELD. I LOOKED UP VARIANTS OF SHIELD FROM TORTURE, SHIELD FROM PAIN AND SUCH AND THAT SOUNDED GOOD ENOUGH

THE CAVE. IF KREACHER CAN BREACH HOGARTS WARDS SURELY A CAVE IS NO PROBLEM, NO MATTER HOW WELL GUARDED. IN THE BOOKS KREACHER HAD SWITCHED THE LOCKETS. I SIMPLY HAD HIM DO IT ONCE MORE.

ABOUT REGULUS, I DEBATED BETWEEN HAVING HIM BE AN INFERI OR NOT. I LOOKED AT SEVERAL SOURCES. SOME SAID THAT HE WAS OTHERS THAT HE WOULDN'T BE ONE AS INFERI ARE NOT ZOMBIES AND TURN SOMEONE WITH JUST A BITE. ALSO ABOUT REGULUS' BODY BEING MANGLED AND BLOATED, I'M NOT SURE IF THE WATER WOULD PRESEVE HIM LIKE A BOG SO I JUST TRIED MY BEST.

HARRY PUNCHING SIRIUS. YEAH THAT MIGHT'VE BEEN TOO MUCH. NO RESPONSIBLE ADULT WOULD'VE LET HARRY GO SO IT WAS NECESSARY. ALSO WHY GO IF HE COULD JUST USE AN ELF LIKE HE TOLD NARCISSA, SIMPLE HE WANTED TO FEEL THE THRILL FROM THE CAVE AGAIN AND NEEDED TO TRY OUT THE CRUCIATUS SHIELD.

BEVO THE NAME FOR THE TEXAS LONGHORN PATRONUS. NAMED AFTER THE MASCOT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, IN AUSTIN TEXAS

I DON'T KNOW HOW MANY ROOMS 12 GRIMMAULD PLACE. SO I'LL INVENT A FEW. SUE ME, THOUGH IF YOU ARE JKR, PLEASE DON'T. I DON'T OWN ANYTHING TO DO WITH HARRY POTTER, YOU DO

THIS CHAPTER WAS RATHER DIFFICULT AS I DELETED THE SECOND HALF OF THE STORY TWICE.

I'M ALSO SLOWING MYSELF DOWN TO AVOID CLICHES AND COMING UP WITH ORIGINAL IDEAS BUT AFTER SO MANY FICS AND ALL THESE YEARS THATS KIND OF IMPOSSIBLE.

I STILL HAVE NO IDEA HOW HARRY WILL DEAL WITH TOM THOUGH ONE OCCURED TO ME AND IS VERY ANTICLIMACTIC. THOUGH I HAVEN'T SEEN IT DONE SO IN SUCH A FASHION QUITE YET. WHICH IS NOT WEIRD BECAUSE I AVOID ANY CANON PAIRING FICS OR HARMONY. YES MY FIRST FIC WAS HARMONY BUT I NEVER GOT INTO THE PAIRING. OR THE WHOLE HERMIONE IS A SECRET PUREBLOOD. HER WHOLE CHARACTER IS BASED ON THE FACT THAT SHE SUCCEEDS IN SPITE OF BEING MUGGLEBORN. ANYWAYS ONE MANS OPINION. SO SOMEONE MIGHT'VE KILLED TOM IN THE WAY I'M IMAGINING. WHO KNOWS?