Title: The Black Star

Author: AileenDickinson

Summary: His godfather is dead and Harry decides that it's time to cut the strings from the old twinkle eyed puppeteer, start revealing his secrets and live his life as he wanted to. There's a new star in the Black tapestry. Independent! Smart! Powerful! Harry - Character bashing- slash-

Pairings: Harry/Draco

Genre: Romance, Adventure

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter.

Warnings: There will be Character bashing, mainly Dumbledore/Ron/Hermione/Ginny/Molly Bashing!

Slash pairing(s ?) . Don't like, don't read.

Author Notes: First of all, I would like to remind you that I'm Italian and there is a possibility that you will find spelling mistakes or the occasional wrong word, I will do my best to write correctly and double check.

Now, onto the story, I know that many love the old headmaster but personally I don't like him very much. Dumbledore will not be evil, but the greater good often makes him lose contact with reality and forget the difference between people and pawns, and the fact that everybody looks up to him like he can do no wrong does not help. Ron, Ginny, Hermione and Molly are another matter.

For those who follow my other story, Love of Legend, I'd like to say that I did not abandon the story. I found a bit of a writer's block, maybe it's because I have too many things I want to write about and no idea how to. I hope that maybe writing something else for awhile will help me.


§The Black Star §

-Chapter 9-

The following day Draco and Harry settled in the blue sitting room to talk about their plans for the next future.

They both agreed that while Voldemort and his death eaters were enemies they couldn't trust Dumbledore and his order either. The first wanted Harry dead, and possibly Draco too or under his control in the best –worst?- case scenario. It was difficult to say with him. The headmaster instead while professing doing things for the greater good was highly manipulative and didn't consider the people he hurt with his decisions.

Harry had been under his thumb for too long and didn't want to deal with him anymore than strictly necessary, that meant the man wouldn't have a say in his life and wouldn't see him apart from school business. That was if he even decided to go back to school. He found some time ago that he could study on his own and take tests at the ministry if he wanted; it was more convenient than having to deal with incompetent teachers, idiotic students and Dumbledore's little tests that always left him half dead.

"What do you propose we do Harry?" asked Draco, not sure himself of that.

"Well, I trained hard with Sirius and I'm above newts level in school subjects. I would be able to train you too and study ahead different things. I was thinking that maybe we could ask some people if they want to join. I'm sure we're not the only ones tired with Dumbledore or that don't want to become death eaters. They could come here with us and train together, maybe we could even find a couple of adults to help if we're lucky"

"You're really that far ahead?!" he asked wide eyed. Everyone knew Harry was the best in DADA, but in all the other classes he passed off as average. Often he was seen with Granger nagging him to study and slacking off with the Weasel. He was surprised to find out that his boyfriend was not only really powerful but also smart and cunning. It was something he really liked.

"Yeah" the raven replied chuckling "Sirius was a slave driver and I wanted to learn anything possible in the least amount of time, so you can imagine the result. "

"Wow. It'll be great if you could train me." He smiled "Who did you think would join us? I'm sure you had particular people in mind"

"I was thinking of Neville and Luna, they stood by me always and are very loyal. Neville has some confidence issues because of his gran but he's really brave and powerful, he just needs to believe in himself. Luna is a lovely girl, I see myself in her a lot, she lost her mum as a child and is often bullied and mistreated by the other students only because she is a little odd."

"I always thought she was some kind of seer" admitted Draco. At the other's questioning look he explained "she always has this dreamy look, sees things that only her can see and then tells you this riddles. Like she knows things you don't. It would fit if she was a seer, or something similar" he shrugged.

"Maybe. I never thought about it, I just passed it off as Luna being.. Luna."

"I see. Who else?"

"The twins." He replied sure of himself "we've grown really close during the years and their like brothers to me. Unfortunately no one notices they're geniuses and just labels them as no good pranksters. Even their mother doesn't believe in them, and it hurts them a lot. I think it would do them good being away from the family for a bit and having the possibility to train and study things they didn't at school."

"I like them. Of the Weasleys I know, they're the only tolerable ones." Of course he didn't like them much when they teased him in fourth year for being transformed in a furry rat and called him the 'amazing bouncing ferret'; but their pranks were original, ingenious and funny, never done with the intent to harm or humiliate someone -apart from Umbridge-.

"What about you? Do you know some snakes that would be interested?" Harry's question took him back to reality.

"Well. No one for sure, it was too dangerous to say that I didn't want the mark or ask someone what they thought about it, they would have reported me if loyal to the dark lord or lied if not. I only have an idea of whom could be on our side." He explained

"Blaise Zabini is one of them. His family has Italian origins and has been neutral in the last war, I doubt he wants something to do with all that shit but at the same time he knows that Voldemort will try to recruit him and it'll either be join or fight him. Then there is Daphne Greengrass, another neutral family, she despise all that violence that the dark side brings and would be a good ally. Theo Nott too could join. His father's a death eater but he's different from him, he prefers to fight his battle with words than curses. He's one of the few that always showed distaste at the death eaters talks in the common rooms."

"You could write to them then. To find out what they want to do and offer them to train with us. Don't worry about being betrayed and found. Pegasus Heaven is heavily warded, no tracing spells, portkeys or any other thing you can think about can pass without my permission. We're perfectly safe."

"it wouldn't be bad having some acquaintances here. Maybe without the usual mood of the house we can even become real friends." The blond mused with a little hope.

"I'm sure you will, dragon" he whispered reassuring kissing him under the ear. "I'm going to write to Remus Lupin too, he's like an uncle to me and he sees me as his cub. He'll be on our side for sure"
"I've been horrible to him in third year. Do you think he could forgive me?" he asked worried. He didn't want such an important person for Harry to hate him.

"I'm sure he will" he smiled happy that Draco didn't have problems with the werewolf and was sincerely sorry for what he did.

Taking advantage of the blond distraction he kissed him full on the lips, earning a moan in return. He bodily pulled Draco to sit on his lap, his lips never leaving the others, hands roaming on the slim body feeling the lithe muscles beneath. Draco wound his hands in the black silky locks, pulling when encouraging the other to press even closer to him, and scratching wanting to hear his deep throated purr.

They kissed until the need to breath was too great and stayed locked in their embrace just cuddling and enjoying the closeness to each other for some time before going to write their letters.


Remus was in his room with the excuse of taking a nap, trying to stay away from the others while his wolf was so close to the surface. He needed to hear from his cub or he would do something crazy.

Like letting Moony out just to shut Molly up for good.

A loud crack alerted him of an elf that just popped into his room. He surveilled him with sharp gold eyes.

"Mippy takes letter to Master's Moony, sir." She said leaving an envelope on the foot of the bed before popping out again.

Curious as to the contents, because only Harry called him Moony now so he was sure of the sender, he ripped it open and started reading.

Dear Moony,

I'm sorry if I worried you in the past two days, it was not my intention. After what happened in the Department of Mysteries I thought a lot about my life and what I wanted. Losing Sirius was devastating for me, as much as it was for you I imagine. What happened opened my eyes completely. No more I would let someone dictate my life for me and keep me in the dark.

Dumbledore did too much damage to me, and to those I hold dear in my heart, to even consider the possibility of mending the relationship with him. Even more so after he heartlessly proceeded to tell me the prophecy that binds my destiny to Voldemort, labeling me as a sacrificial lamb, mere moments after I lost my godfather.

I'm not sure if you know, cause I never liked to talk about it, but he left me with magic hating muggles who abused me all those years. Before I arrived at Hogwarts I was cunning, sneaky and with trust issues; stupidly I let go of my protections and let people mold me in what they wanted in a foolish attempt to seek affection and acceptance from my fellow wizards.

Dumbledore led me through his little adventures, to test me, uncaring of the safety of other children and my own well being.

Again, Dumbledore knew Peter was the secret keeper, but decided to leave Sirius in Azkaban so he couldn't raise me, he was sure I would be a moldable little follower growing up with the muggles. He kept me from Sirius even after he escaped, not with much success though, Siri wasn't a marauder for no reason.

I didn't want to see until it was too late. I was uncertain even after Sirius found compulsions placed on my mind, to alter my personality and make me loyal to Dumbledore.

What an idiot I've been…

Now I'm done though. I'm not a puppet and never will be. I will destroy Voldemort because willing or not he got into his head that I'm the one threat to his power, and people are too much of a cowards to do anything about it. But I will deal with Dumbledore too, if he forces my hand in acting.

I cannot tell you how sorry I am that Sirius died because of my recklessness that night, and I will bear the guilt with me. I hope you can forgive me and I would be even more happy if you would accept to join me in my little hideout. Me and someone else, whom I will not disclose the identity as of now, decided to train together and we surely could use your expertise.

You are an uncle for me Moony and I love you dearly, but I will understand if you prefer to stay with Dumbledore over going off with a crazy teen.

I have enclosed a portkey that will work only with your magical signature and a certain password you know in case you decide to come. If you need to send me a letter ask for Mippy, she will take it tome.

I also spelled the parchement to make you unable to reveal its contents willing or unwilling. Hope you can understand.

Hope to hear from you soon, or even better to see you.

Love, your cub.

Without wasting a minute he brandished his wand and with a few flicks he packed away all his stuff, he wanted to see his cub as soon as possible. With a second thought he went to Sirius old room, there were things he was sure Harry would love to have. He knew Sirius planned of giving them to him in the summer.

Once back in his room he took the portkey in hand and while keeping a tight old on his trunk he clearly stated 'I solemnly swear I'm up to no good'.

No one would notice he was gone until dinner time.


At the same time another man received a similar letter.

Severus Snape sat at his desk in his office in the dungeons of Hogwarts. He didn't see the owl that delivered the letter, but he was hoping with all his being that it was from his godson Draco.

They boy had vanished after boarding the train and he was dead worried for him. He all but raised the boy, being the only one to show him affection unlike his parents. He could admit that he saw the young wizard as a son.

Long ink stained fingers opened the letter, it was a normal envelope with his name elegantly scrawled in the back.

Dear Godfather,

I know that you must be worried for me, but fear not, I am fine and I am safe.

Something unexpected happened a couple of days ago, and I jumped at the chance that I've been given.

Maybe I should explain better.. you know that I don't want to take the dark mark, I despise Voldemort and all he stands for. I held no love for the people who call themselves my parents either. The dark side has no place for me.

At the same time, I don't like Dumbledore either. I never did and after the things I discovered I dare say that I hate him and wouldn't mind cursing him. He is a manipulative bastard and you know it. He may preach the greater good but I am uncertain for whom it is good at the end.

Just like Voldemort likes to curse and kill his followers, Dumbledore treats them like chess pieces, expendable.

Where I am at the moment, I am safe and I will be able to train to protect myself and fight if needed be.

What I hope is that you would be willing to renounce your two masters, that life of danger and pain you insist to follow; and join me. You deserve more than what you have settled for Uncle Sev, and you know it.

Both Voldemort and Dumbledore are doomed to fail.

I have enclosed a portkey, tied to your magical signature, should you decide to come. I can understand if you feel your obligation to this war are more important at the moment. If so, please write to me, you'll just need to call for Mippy and she'll bring the letter to me.

I want you safe and I want you with me, you are my only family and I need you.

Love,

Your godson,

Lord Draco Lucius Malfoy

p.s. I am not alone, I hope you'll let me explain before jumping to conclusions. It means a lot to me. He, means a lot to me.

P.p.s. do you think I can change my second name? I want nothing to do with that man..

'Salazar, what mess has he gotten into now?! and who the hell is that person he is with?' thought Severus frantically. If I was honest with himself, he would send them all to hell and join his godson, wherever he was.

He pinched the bridge of his nose and decided to sleep over it and decide in the morning.

'At least one of the brats I know is safe'


I can't believe the success this fan fiction is having! 108 reviews, 165 favorites and 331 followers! O.O Thank you so much everyone! Seeing those number increasing always manages to put a smile on my face, even more so because I'm always nervous you won't like the new chapters.

I hope you like this new chapter, the allies will start to enter the story from now on.

Now, to answer a few reviewers I can't contact privately:

Guest: Thank you so much! I'm glad you're liking my fic =) I agree with you, Fred and George are really good brother figures to Harry and I like to see that in the stories. I've read other fan fictions like that but at the moment I can't remember the titles and it's a bit difficult to find them between the many stories I follow, even because some of them I deleted from the list. If you wish you can send me a PM and I'll let you know when I find one =)

Avid Reader: you make a good point, the twins on Dumbledore side would lose their charm and become just petty and mean. I really can't picture them like that. Even in the stories where Harry and his friends join Voldemort they stay their mischievous selves, because Harry is there to allow it.. with Dumbledore I don't think he would take it well.

Kyo: I don't speak Spanish and google translator in all his uselessness told me that you "Follow her love for fic" whatever that means.. by the similarities with Italian I can take a good guess and say that you like my fic? XD Thank you anyway.

Lizzy: Everyone loves the twins. They're irresistible! Seriously, you're right with everyone trying to make Harry's life difficult he needs someone loyal and devious on his side =)