Disclaimer: J.K. Rowling will and always own Harry Potter.
Summar: AU from ages 1-14. Follows GoF. Sirius isn't blamed for the killing of twelve muggles and spilling the secret of James and Lily Potter. When he hears that Dumbledore plans on putting Harry in the home of the Dursleys, he takes things into his own hands. Taking Harry the night his parents died, he takes him away for 13 years. This is where we start, at the age of 14.
A/N: Strong, Independent Harry. Not Dark Harry, just not very good with interacting with people. HP/FD HP/DG
Thank you to my beta: Boshoku. Any and all mistakes are mind.
The Unraveling
Prologue
"You done over there?" the figure said emotionlessly while he wiped away the blood on his katana. The other cloaked figure hobbled over, wand in hand.
"Targets are eliminated. Confirmed Death Eaters," the other cloaked figure said while looking around the terrain.
"Call in the Aurors and then we'll get back to headquarters," the first figure said, as he surveyed the bodies littering the battlefield. "Make it quick Padfoot, I'm hungry," he said before putting the sword back in its sheath on his back.
Padfoot chuckled under his cloak for a moment before putting out the call to the Aurors. With the message sent out, he turned toward the other figure and said, "Come on Ven, lets go."
"Don't call me that again," the other cloaked figure growled back. Padfoot smirked under his coat before clearing his throat.
"Alright, Raven, better now?"
"Much."
"Knew you couldn't stay mad at me," Padfoot exclaimed before disapparating, leaving Raven alone.
Raven sighed before disappearing just as the Aurors appeared at the scene. They surveyed the field for a moment before one of them spoke up, "Shit, what could have done this?" The others nodded, wondering what could have done so much damage.
***
"You know, you didn't have to use your sword," Padfoot said as they strolled down the dimly lit corridors of the headquarters. Their footsteps echoed down the halls, the path before them winding and twisting. A single lamp illuminated the hallway, its yellow light bulb strained to cover most of the corridor. The walls were bathed in a dull blue, not at all eye catching.
"And you know, you didn't have to open your mouth," Raven shot back, his voice still emotionless.
"Touche."
They walked through another set of oak doors, the wood chipped and marred from years of use. The carpeted floor transitioned into tiles as they moved further into the depths of the building. Windows began to appear along the sides of the corridors, sunlight raining down on the now fairly lit walkways. They finally stopped outside yet another double oak door, the wood polished to perfection. A name plate in the middle of the door told them they were right outside the office of the head Unspeakable. Reaching a hand up, he quickly knocked on the door, sounding out a three sequence knock.
An old voice came through the door. "Come in." Opening the door, they walked into a rather spacious room.
A large window was set in the back of the room, the window opening out above Diagon Alley. In the middle of the room, sat a rather large maple desk, the wood shining and a name plate that said, "Hydra – Head Unspeakable." The table was littered with paperwork, unsigned and signed papers left in a jumble. A pen lay in the jumble of paperwork, its scarred tip left out to dry in the air. Drawers and shelves full of books lined the wall, their ash colored wood giving the room a more somber tone. Books of various titles and labels lay unused in the folds of the ashen wood. A soft black carpet lined the floor, intricate patterns of white running across the floor in collaboration to make a symbol.
A single man sat in a leather chair behind the desk, his hands in a steeple position in front of his face. "Raven, Padfoot. Mission report."
Raven took a step up in front of Padfoot and began. "They showed up at the indicated time. We watched as they made the transaction. We took out the group as they were leaving. They are confirmed Death Eaters and the Aurors are handling them at the moment. Here's the item." He placed a black book onto Hydra's desk and Hydra picked it up with a hand, flipping through pages.
"Good work you two. Take a week off and then I'm going to have a long term undercover mission for you, Raven. Padfoot, take the month off, you will be assigned a new partner. Be present here in a week. Dismissed," Hydra said, while his hands still flipped through the little black book. The two Unspeakables bowed on their way out as they walk along the same corridor towards the atrium.
They walked into the atrium and out of the building. They trod along the little path through the garden while the sprinklers spray the green grass with their water. The fragrance of the roses and lilies assaulted their noses as they walked by, the path lined with flowers.
"So, what do you think about this undercover thing he's wanting you to do?" Padfoot asked as they began to exit into Diagon Alley. People rushed by with their supplies. They saw children running around as their parents talked to each other.
"I don't know, Padfoot. I'm rather young, so I assume I'm going to be masquerading with others around my age. Possible infiltration of Hogwarts, most likely, as term starts in a couple of weeks," Raven said, and he shrugged in a nonchalant fashion.
"Hm, interesting. Why would they want you to infiltrate Hogwarts?" Padfoot asked. Raven pondered it for a moment.
"I heard from Moony that they plan on hosting the Tri-Wizard Tournament this year. Probably want me to see if there is going to be suspicious activity," Raven said.
"It'll be a good experience for you."
"How so?" Raven said, cocking an eyebrow within his hood.
"You'll get to be around people your age," Padfoot said.
Raven scoffed, "Most people around my age are obsessed with hormones and gawking at each other. I'd be lucky to find somebody to have a rather intelligent conversation with."
"I'm just saying Raven, it'd be good to know people around your age. You know, friends?" Padfoot said with a little hope.
Raven stayed silent, making Padfoot sigh, "Just think about it. I want you to have some semblance of a life outside of killing Dark Wizards and Witches." Raven stayed silent again and they push through the crowds gathering around the stores of Diagon Alley. They stopped in front of The Leaky Cauldron, a small pub and the entrance and exit to Diagon Alley. "See you in a week Padfoot. Don't get in any trouble that will require my assistance. Please?" Raven pleaded, letting a little bit of emotion into his voice.
"Of course, it's me," Padfoot said with a grin under his cloak. Raven just rolled his eyes and walked into the pub, leaving Padfoot outside. He sighed before walking off and submerging himself into the din and movement of the crowds.
***
1 Week Later
Raven, along with Padfoot, stepped inside of Hydra's office, his back turned towards the two. They stood in silence, waiting for their boss to address them.
"How was your vacation Raven, Padfoot?" Hydra asked without turning towards them.
"Great."
"Good."
Hydra chuckled a bit before clearing his throat, "On to the matters at hand. You're both probably wondering about that undercover mission. Raven, this is a long term mission that will require you to be out of your element. Is that fine with you?" Raven nodded, "Alright. You're going to infiltrate Hogwarts under your birth name. I know you don't want this as it will flock publicity to you, but this will be the best way to get into Hogwarts. Once inside, I want you to observe the tournament for any suspicious activities. If you can become the Champion of Hogwarts, that would be even better as you can claim practice when you snoop around. Understand, this will be a strenuous mission and you will have to sneak out of the school every month to report. Do you accept?"
Raven titled his head for a moment, bringing his hood along with him. He mulled it over for a second, before tilting his head back to normal, "I do. Are there any specific people I should watch for?"
Hydra nodded and turned around, his cloak still covering his face. He picked up a folder and tossed it to Raven, who caught it with his deft hands, "Watch for Mad-Eye Moody. He's been involved with some suspicious activities. He's teaching DADA this year and I'd like you to keep tabs on him. Report anything suspicious. Also, keep an eye on the Headmaster, Dumbledore."
"Why? He's the Headmaster, certainly he would be innocent," Raven asked.
"He has his own agenda and would use anything to get to his goal. Any illegal conduct towards student or teachers or the schools, report that. We just want to keep tabs on him, not bring him down as he is still a rather influential character and will play a major role in the coming years. That folder will have everything you need, your acceptance letter and any other identification. " Hydra said, gaining a nod and a grunt from Raven. Padfoot just stood there, listening to their conversation.
"Padfoot," Hydra said, turning towards the other cloaked figure, "Your new partner is being evaluated at the moment. You may know him under the code name, Moony, I believe?" A grin spreads under the cloak, unbeknownst to the other two.
Raven and Padfoot looked at each other for a moment before turning back, "Yes, sir. He is an uncle of Raven and an old school friend."
"Perfect. Once he finishes evaluation, you will help him get a hang of the ropes. You two will form a two man cell until Raven finishes his assignment and you three will work together. Understood?" Hydra said.
"Crystal, sir."
"Dismissed."
The two bow their way out once again and stand right outside his door, "So, Moony is under training. This is going to be interesting."
"Indeed," Raven said as he inspected the folder with all the documents he needed. "Alright, the documents say you're my legal guardian. I need you to sign this so I can get away on Hogsmeade weekends. I suppose I can apparate back and forth between and get my reports in every so often," Raven said, handing a document over to Padfoot. Conjuring a quill with ink, Padfoot began to sign and a moment later, he gave it to Raven.
"Everything is in order and term starts in a week. I need to get all this rubbish. I'll meet you later tonight for dinner?" Raven asked, tilting his head.
"Sure, I might have to go find Moony and help him train for the exams," Padfoot grinned under his cloak. Images began to run around in his mind, images of what he can put Moony under during his "special training".
A rare grin found its way to Raven's face, "Hm, good luck with that. Bring Moony along if you want. I haven't seen him in a two weeks."
"Aye, gotcha. Now skedaddle," Padfoot said, making shooing motions with his hand. The small grin on Raven's face was replaced by an eye roll before he started walking down the hallway and out of sight. Going in the opposite direction, Padfoot began to whistle a tune to himself, making others look at him with cocked eyebrows.
"What? Can't an Unspeakable be happy?" he said to the Unspeakables in the main lobby.
***
1 Week Later
He casted a cursory glance over the train before turning back towards Sirius, "I'll see you in a month's time. Keep training Moony. Goodbye Sirius."
"Goodbye Harry. Don't do anything I wouldn't do," Sirius said, while he waggled his eyebrows suggestively. Harry rolled his eyes and stepped onto the train.
The whistle blew and the train took off and the smoke from train billowed into the sky. He made his way to the back of the train to find a free compartment. He stowed his backs in the overhead compartments and sat down at a seat and closed his eyes, letting his mind rest while he was being taken to Hogwarts.