I DO NOT OWN HARRY POTTER OR ANY OF ITS ORIGINAL CHARACTERS. Just a heads up there will be; character rants, Ron and Dumbledore bashing, limes/lemons, swearing, and a lot of violence. A/N: A big thank you to everyone who followed, favorited, and reviewed. You guys rock! Enjoy.
Chapter 3: That's what I call making an entrance.
The odd group made their way to the great hall for breakfast. Most students ran screaming or stopped to stare when they came face to face with the mass murderer Sirius Black casually walking the halls. The fact that Harry was following him smiling only made people confused and on edge.
Harry couldn't believe everything that had happened to him in the last few hours. The biggest thing being his soul bond to Hermione.
He thought it would be awkward at first but after the ceremony he could almost feel her presence in his head and heart, it was amazing. The love she felt for him was enormous and still growing. He could also feel her insecurities, and though he knew he had his own issues, he was determined to show her just how much she meant to him. Hell, he wouldn't be alive if it weren't for her. Whether it was the past, present, or future, Harry would always need Hermione by his side.
Then there was his godfather and uncle.
After having to watch and live through his future self's memories of not only Sirius' death but also Remus, Tonks, Fred, Cedric, and Severus' he was more then willing to grasp this new opportunity with both hands.
Geez, just thinking of Snape as Severus and an ally was crazy. If someone had told him this was how his morning was going to go he would have had them committed to Saint Mungos.
Now he had; his godfather, his honorary uncle, a girlfriend, his real friends, guardians, and a new friend in Severus. Not to mention the future knowledge that would definitely give them a leg up.
Unfortunately, not everything was positive.
He also learned of all the lies and manipulations throughout his life that was mastered by his once beloved headmaster. A man he had looked up to and placed all his faith in.
A man he would have, and apparently did, put so much faith in that he would run around the country to find horcruxs with no real leads. Putting himself and everyone else's lives at risk just on the word of one Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore.
How one man could influence so many people and then let them down so greatly was mind blowing. He had a lot to answer for and Harry, though a bit anxious, decided he would be the one to do the job.
Of course he doubted the order would let him do it alone.
He wondered how Ron would act when he realized that not only were Harry and Hermione technically married but that they had formed a new group that wanted nothing to do with him.
Even the twins were spitting mutiny at their little brother.
He knew it would probably take him and Hermione a while for the extent of the betrayal to sink in. They had been friends with Ron for almost four years now but seeing as this was supposed to be the year of the red head's public treachery, he supposed he had better accept it.
Though for someone like Harry, having to get rid of his first friend was not an easy task. Perhaps if Ron saw he wasn't a cheater then he wouldn't turn his back on them and could become a real friend. Even while thinking this Harry knew it was doubtful.
Eagla said he didn't start helping Albus and Molly until after his half assed apology when Harry had already beaten a dragon. The plan for Hermione to become his wasn't until the ball where his eyes seemed to be open to just how pretty she really was.
Harry would have to wait and see, though this didn't mean he'd be blind to what was really happening.
Neville and Luna still appeared a bit shocked as well seeing as they now had not only friends, but people who seemed to truly care for them besides their families. This was a whole new experience. They grew up so alone, like Harry and Hermione, but it seemed that these adults, with the help of Fred and George, were setting out to change that.
Definitely a new but welcomed experience.
The twins were laughing and joking but their eyes had taken on a more calculating gleam. Because the old whisker wanker with too many names had held all his cards close to his chest so many innocent and good people had been affected. Not only their group but all of the people sent to Azkaban under Umbridege's power. This was unacceptable to the two pranksters seeing as they led their lives bringing joy to those around them.
Plus, George was unforgiving of the fact that Fred was killed and Fred of the fact that George had to live without him. Twins are two halves of a soul, everyone knew that.
Remus was musing his luck as of late.
He had been heartbroken when he had learned of his wife's death, seconds after his own, and his son becoming an orphan. Before he had much time to wallow he was suddenly faced with his best friend Sirius and two strangers.
After introductions had been given he had gotten the summarized version of what had happened to his cub Harry. The old man had messed with his pack and Remus had half a mind to meet him on a full moon and introduce him to Mooney.
Severus was another surprise. His dower classmate had NOT been happy to be stuck with them and it resulted in him and Padfoot getting into a long fist fight.
Finally they had tired out and Péine had sat them all down giving them a lashing that would have made Molly Weasley envious.
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"You have no right to talk Sirius Black" she had yelled not giving them a chance to argue back. "You were nothing but a school yard bully. You looked at Severus and only saw the bad you thought was in yourself taking it out on him. He had his own issues and you only made it worse."
Remus had never seen his friend look so heartbroken.
"But" she had continued and sat by the hopeful yet teary eyed animagus. "You are a good man. You aren't evil. You love your godson and have tried to be as good as you could. You changed, but you need to apologize".
Sirius looked properly chastised and turned to a sneering Snape. "I do apologize Snape. Severus. I just didn't want to be like my family, like what happened to Regulus".
"Your brother Sirius turned against Voldemort towards the end" said Eagla quietly shocking the man speechless.
"Well Black as heart warming as that-" Severus was cut off by a still fuming Péine.
"Oh no you don't mister man!" Snape looked affronted but the demon continued, "You let their actions and the old man's inactions shape you. Yes, they were wrong but you still had a choice. You became bitter and a bully to your students." She continued speaking over him, "You may have had a role to fill but you enjoyed it just too much. I am sorry to say but you and Lily were never meant to be. To love someone is to put their happiness before yours, even if they choose someone else."
Here they all froze. Péine felt a bit bad but it had to be done.
"But you also, in your own grouchy way, tried your best to protect the children and people around you. You were all used just like the children. Pawns in a senile man's chess game".
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After that everyone had calmed down and listened as the truth was unveiled. They had to wait almost two weeks to get to Harry and Hermione. Eagla kept putting a small dose of fear in them whenever they almost gave into the potions and married Ginny and Ron.
They had all surprisingly grown very close and he couldn't be more grateful.
Eagla and Severus had told him that when Tonks starts to show him affection to embrace it this time, advice he was going to take to heart.
Speaking of romances he noticed how smitten Sirius was with Péine, and though she seemed a bit resistant, he saw she returned his feelings. He couldn't wait to see how the old dog would woo her.
They made it to the great doors and Sirius was practically bouncing before he let a neutral expression mask his face. Péine looked back at them all and wiggled her eyebrows, "Follow the leader kiddies".
The Hall went deathly still as the group walked in, the adults looking bold as brass. The teaching staff seemed frozen.
Not even acknowledging the head table they all walked to the Ravenclaw table and sat down, filling plates as if this was a normal occurrence.
"Ms. Lovegood here" Severus' voice rang out for all to hear. "Is now under our protection. I expect all of her things to be returned to her in perfect condition before the day is up" he finished up with a sip from his cup.
For the house of the smart these girls proved themselves to be quite the little idiots.
"We didn't take anything Professor" stuttered Cho, eyes darting from Professor Snape to Sirius Black.
"Yeah, what kind of lies is Looney telling?" asked Marietta Edgecombe as she reached towards the blonde's plate.
Whatever she had hoped to accomplish would never be known as her path was blocked by a fast spiked tail just a centimeter away from her fingers.
"Damn, I missed" Péine muttered.
"I won't" Eagla promised, his own scorpion tail hovered above his head ready to strike.
"Excuse me" came the voice of the headmaster in a angry tone, but that's as far as he got seeing as Harry's anger over the girls' treatment of the little blonde and actually seeing the headmaster after learning everything boiled over.
"No you see here, they were protecting Luna. More than you've done" he spat and the look on Albus' face was priceless, especially when he caught sight of a healthy and well dressed Black sitting here for everyone to see.
If that wasn't bad enough Severus seemed to mixed up with these beings who dared come in here and wreck havoc in his school.
"Harry my boy, I simply can not allow strangers to come in and threaten the students. Also with Sirius here the Ministry is sure to be contacted" he said in a grandfatherly voice which was ruined when the new group scoffed.
"Mr. Dumbasadoor" Eagla said standing letting his Lord rings be displayed as he gripped his cane and his tail went away. He gave off the aura of power and class.
"It's Headmaster Dumbledore" Albus replied with and air of self importance.
"Headmaster Dumbass" Péine interrupted allowing Eagla to continue.
"This group is now under the protection of the Guardian Demons of Pain and Fear, also the Order of GSD. We have every right to demand retribution for our charges, and the Ministry stands no chance seeing as we predate them and they know not to mess with us".
They all relished in the fact that at the end of Eagla's speech Albus' face had drained of all color.
No mortals had been protected by demons in over two hundred years. This was definitely not in his plan and had to be stopped for the greater good.
"Well I'm sure we can work this out if you'd just step into my office".
"No time sir" he was interrupted again, something he was not used to, this time by Remus.
"We have business to attend to, Ms. Péine will be staying the students while Mr. Eagla escorts Sirius and I. Until then, children, Péine, Severus".
With that the group said goodbyes, not paying attention to the headmaster who was getting angrier by the second.
"Harry" he tried again. "I need to speak with you, this is an urgent matter we must take care of now".
"I'm sorry Headmaster we are quite busy, perhaps another time" Hermione answered for him as the others stood and she took Harry's hand.
"What the hell!?" came a shout from the Gryffindor table as Ron Weasley stood, his face turning redder then his hair.
Ginny, the twins noticed, was silent though the glare she sent to the bushy haired girl screamed death.
"Now see here" came the Scottish tone of Professor McGonagall. They faced her with curious expressions before Severus stepped forward.
"No need Minerva, I will handle this" he said and Albus almost smiled.
When he saw his spy sit down with the group and defend the Lovegood girl he was afraid that he had lost him but it seemed that was not the case. It wouldn't do well for Harry to get too independent, he needed the boy under his control for the greater good.
With the other schools coming the next day and the Triwizard tournament coming he had enough on his plate without having to worry about the boy.
"Shall we?" asked the dark potions master with a sweep of his arm and there were gasps, and maybe even a few surprised screams, when he smiled at the group.
"Severus?" Albus asked slack jawed.
"Don't worry Professor, I am making sure they make it to class on time. Good day".
With that the unlikely group walked out of the room, the blue haired chit having the nerve to send him a little wave.
No this was not good at all, if Sirius was free he could take Harry and everything would fall apart. He needed to convince Black to hide…Hmm maybe an anonymous call to Cornelius was in order. It completely slipped his mind that they had mentioned a new order.
Little did the old puppeteer know, it was already too late.
A/N: I hope you liked it. More confrontations to come and the story will move forward. Next chapter, the ministry shows up, angry red heads, and the names come out of the goblet of fire with a little surprise. Review, ask, or suggest if you'd like. Until next time, have a great day.