Chapter Three

Harry awoke to Jake urgently shaking him.

"Get up, Harry, sir," Jake said frantically, "Master Gareth says there are wizards at the door that are here for you."

Harry hurried to follow Jake, scared that he was discovered by the Order. They went down the grand steps into the entrance hall, where Harry found Remus Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks standing with Gareth and Mel's mother, Chastity, and looking somewhat confused. Remus broke into a relieved smile when he saw Harry.

"Harry! We're so relieved you're okay. When we found out you were missing, Tonks and I immediately used that emergency portkey that brings us directly to you. We were extremely surprised and worried when we ended up in a known Death Eater's house."

"Wait, so none of the other Order members no I'm here, right?" Harry asked. Remus nodded, and Harry gave a relieved sigh, "Good. Can you guys keep a secret?"

"Um, sure Harry. Are you going to explain why you're in a known Death Eater's house right after we rescued you from You-Know-Who?"

"Yeah," Harry answered Remus, "You don't mind Gareth if we move this conversation to the liv-"

"Harry, Dad? Why are there Order members in our entrance hall? Was there a 'Get to Know the Enemy' party I wasn't invited to?" Melantha inquired.

"Don't we have that most days?" muttered Daemon, looking pointedly at Harry.

"Right…Why don't we continue this conversation in the living room?"

Everyone seemed to think Gareth had a wonderful idea and migrated to the Embry's living room. Harry sat on a couch next to Melantha and across from Remus and Tonks. He started stroking her pointy ears (dark elf, remember?) while he waited for everyone to get situated.

"Alright, Harry, why are you here with Death Eaters?" Remus asked when everyone was settled.

"Well, no one can control who they fall in love with, even if they're on the other side of the war."

"Are you dating this girl?" asked Remus, staring at Harry, who was sitting close to Melantha and stroking her ears. The living room erupted into laughter while Remus and Tonks sat with confused expressions gracing their faces.

"Oh, that's funny! Harry: date a girl?! The last time he did that was a cover up, and we all know how THAT ended," Daemon wheezed.

"Harry, you're gay? Why didn't you tell us?" Remus asked, somewhat hurt. But, Daemon butted in before Harry could answer.

"Harry didn't tell you? Every single Death Eater knows that fact. Actually, us Death Eaters know a lot more about Harry. I guess we know who Harry's favorite side is, huh?"

"Daemon," Gareth warned, "we don't want to rub it in their faces that they know squat about their 'savior.' It's obvious that the Light Side is full of incompetent morons."

"Hey!" Harry interjected, "I am NOT an incompetent moron."

"Well, of course I don't mean you. But, if you'd just switch to our side…"

"Not this conversation again! Dad, you know Harry's staying with the Order."

"But, Melantha, you know his life would be much simpler if he'd just switch sides."

"I know my life would be easier, but I am not switching sides. The Dark Lord and I have had this conversation many of times, and even he hasn't lured me away from the Order."

"Wait, why were you talking to You-Know-Who, Harry?" Remus asked.

"Simple, he's my lover."

The shocked, and somewhat disgusted, looks on Remus and Tonks's faces were priceless. Remus started sputtering something incomprehensible while Tonks just continued staring at Harry in disbelief. Finally, Remus seemed to somewhat snap out of his shock.

"Y-You-Know-Who? B-but Harry! He killed your parents! How long?"

"I started dating him the summer before fifth year."

"And the Department of Mystery?"

"Planned. Well, Sirius's death was an accident that Bella paid dearly for."

"And, are you happy?"

"Well, despite the fact that one of us will have to kill each other one day, I am happy and do not regret ever falling in love with him. Besides, the Death Eaters are awesome once you get to know them."

"Do you want the Order to know?"

"Not yet."

"Well, I don't know about Tonks, but I'd be happy to keep this a secret."

"I'll keep it a secret as long as you want." Tonks added. Harry launched himself at the two Order members, saying "Thank-you" over and over.

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