Hey everybody, this is slash. Just a warning. And this story is going to be Harry/Percy. Obviously I don't own. Boo hoo. T-T That could explain some of the OOCness that may occur. But I hope you all enjoy!

Important: This will follow the canon loosely until the epilogue. There's a few differences you'll notice right away- like a Bellatrix being alive and some other characters as well. If there's any confusion, let me know and I'll be happy to clarify! Constructive criticism is more than welcome!

Prelude

I groaned, my body feeling heavy and lethargic. My head was lolled to the side, and my neck felt as stiff as my joints. I was hanging from chains wrapped around my wrists that helped keep me standing more than my legs did.

"Potter?" A voice cooed at me as I tried to open my eyes, resulting in a lethargic flutter but otherwise no movement.

I felt bony fingers seize my hair and yank my head back. I let out a feeble moan.

"Oh, did we play too rough with the itty bitty baby Potter?" The voice was a mocking drone of syrupy false concern. "I used to play rough with my cousin. I suppose I was too rough with him as well. Because I killed him." The last two hissed words of glee tore through me.

"Sirius!" I cried out into the hazy world, clarity slowly returning as anguish flooded me.

"Shh, shh. He's not coming back, lovey. But I'm here." The clawlike fingers stroked through my hair gently

Where was I? Who- Bellatrix. And- Malfoy. Lucius Malfoy. And an other? Who else had I seen? How did I- ambush. I was ambushed. That's how I got here. Ambushed by Bellatrix and Malfoy. I had been visiting the graves of Remus and Tonks, and then suddenly an attack came. They took my wand. I didn't have my wand. Not good. Notgoodnotgoodnotgoodnotgood ! I didn't have my wand!

"Sirius?" I mumbled, feigning my previous confusion. Stall for time, Harry, stall for time. She hopefully wouldn't notice whatever potion she had given me was wearing off.

"Oh, ickle Potter, no. He's dead. I killed him." Cruel laughter rang in my ears, but my thoughts tried to focus. Escape. Escape. I need to escape!

"Please, Sirius," I whispered, hating to beg Bellatrix, "Please, let me hug you?" I yanked on my captured wrists. "Sirius, Sirius, Sirius, please." My heart ached as I yearned for just one last hug for him, but I pushed it aside.

"Shh, there, there, Potter. I'll let you hug ME. I could be Sirius." Her answer was maliciously gleeful as her fingers released my hair. I felt my arms dropped down suddenly, and I tumbled to the floor.

"Sirius..." I murmured, summoning my energy and courage. "Sirius," I said again, my eyes open and burning in anger, "Sirius was never a bitch like you!"

I began to Apparate, my stomach tightening and head pounding.

"No! Lucius!" I shut my eyes as Malfoy strode into the dark room.

I found the energy in me and controlled my magic. Somewhere safe, somewhere safe- A hand clutching at me.

Whoosh!

I stumbled as I stepped onto grass. My eyes quickly darted side to side, trying to recognize my surroundings.

I froze as I heard a voice swear somewhere behind me. Then another.

I ran, my legs wobbling and aching, and my heart pounding.

I would not let them get me.

Well, there's the prelude! I hope you guys liked it! Please review!