Chapter 1

Ministry of Magic

Fudge sputtered. How dare they come in here and demand things from him, the minister. They couldn't make him do anything that they had no right to demand, or so he thought.

"Now, now, Cornelius, we are just asking you so it shows everyone that we are going through the proper channels," Albus said, eyes twinkling with some unknown information. "Besides, if you help us now, we might be so inclined to help you out at the election next month. You may even have a fighting chance of staying in office." Both Harry and Severus, who had come with Dumbledore to persuade Fudge, both had to hold back a snort at the now hopeful look on the minister's face.

"But Albus, does it have to be Lucius Malfoy? His trial is going through appeals and he might be freed," Fudge started. "If he is, you wouldn't have any hold over him leaving Hogwarts at the time."

Albus nodded," Yes, that is true, Cornelius, but by then we will probably have gotten the information that we need from his mind and have learned something more about our enemy."

"Fine, fine, Albus, I grant you my permission, as Minister for Magic, to use Lucius Malfoy in any way that you deem fit. You have complete control over him and I do expect that he will be taken care of in some manner so he won't die in your custody," Fudge regrettably said. With a wave of his wand the necessary paperwork was filled and sent to there specific locations.

"Excellent. Thank you for your time, Minister and I hope the rest of your day is as productive," Albus said, standing. All three of them swept out of the Minister's office and headed for the Auror's main office. "Ah, Kingsley, we have just gotten permission from Fudge for the release of Lucius Malfoy into our custody. Do you have time now to help us collect him?"

Kingsley nodded, "Of course, Headmaster, I have time right now. Please follow me." Shaklebolt lead them to a side room of the Auror section of the ministry. "Grab a hold of the parchment and we'll be on our way." Once the four men were touching the parchment, the portkey activated.

Arriving at Azkaban, Kingsley shook hands with one of the Aurors watching the prison since the dementors left. "Just received the paperwork and sent Myles to retrieve him. Here are his personal effects," the Auror said handing over Malfoy's cane, wand, and signet ring. Lucius stepped through the door and was shocked to see Dumbledore, Severus, and Potter. "You, Lucius Malfoy, are hereby released into the custody of Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He at any point in time can void this contract and send you back here. If by some miracle you can redeem yourself in the eyes of the Ministry while in Albus' custody, you made be a free man once again. Do you agree to the terms laid out for you?" Lucius turned to look at Albus and saw that the old man was serious in offerings and nodded. The Auror tapped his wand on the shackles and they disappeared.

Albus motioned for him to follow and led the three other wizards outside the wards. Pulling a quill from his pocket, he made a portkey to his office at Hogwarts. Once they were back at Hogwarts, Severus handed Lucius about ten different vials of various potions, which he took slowly. Color return, as much as was normal, to Malfoy's face and he filled out somewhat.

Looking up coolly, Lucius spoke finally, "Headmaster, what in heavens name do you want with me?"

"Why your help of course, Lucius. Harry needs to be trained in the arts which you and Severus are so well affiliated with and since Severus also has several other jobs which take up his time, you were the most likely candidate to pick," Albus said, with a small chuckle.

"And Mr. Potter has agreed to this?" Lucius asked, stealing a glance at the young man.

Harry turned and looked at Lucius, "Mr. Malfoy, I have agreed since it is the only way I'll be able to fight Voldemort and win. All we are asking is that you help us and in turn you become a free wizard again with no blemishes on your record."

Lucius was shocked that this young man, who had been a foolish boy, had grown into something worthy of being respected. "Well, then Mr. Potter, my knowledge of information is now yours." He held out on of his hands to shake Harry's. Harry looked at the hand and then into the grey eyes, grasping the hand firmly in his grip, "Thank you."

The next couple of weeks went by with Lucius teaching Harry with Severus when he was available and when he wasn't. During the sessions in which Severus wasn't there, Lucius and Harry had formed a small friendship. Both started to learn why the other was like the way they were. Lucius learned of the abuse that Harry suffered at the hands of the Dursleys and all his adventures. Even learning a few details that Severus didn't know.

That gets us to where we are right now. "Potter, pay attention," Severus said, holding back his sneer. "You need to learn this in order to confuse the Dark Lord. Legemins and Occulmency are very useful knowledge to have. Try again."

Harry turned to Lucius, who was the target, and thought cast the spell. Once he had hit the barrier of Lucius' shields, he tried to find a way around them. Spotting a crack that may have formed due to the constant work on this for the last three hours, he pushed against the crack and was instantly in Lucius' mind. A blinding pain hit him between his eyes, thinking that Lucius was doing it, but in reality Severus was already calling Madame Pomfrey as both of them had collapsed after connecting, both having screamed out their pain.