A/N: I know how it feels when someone delays a story that long and I'm really sorry. From now on I'm on vacations and I'll be constantly posting. Enjoy and expect more soon!

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Chapter 9 : Consequences

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Harry covered his mouth as the doors to the chamber of secrets opened. A stench was emanating from the remains of the dead basilisk. Even after so many years, the mice still hadn't decayed it completely. Using the few household cleaning spells he knew, Harry soon removed the stench and banished the body to one side. Sable's face appeared from inside his robes.

Are we there yet?

Yep, take a look around sable and tell me what you think.

Harry himself observed his surroundings as Sable went about going through pipes.

Brilliance was still less a word for what described the chamber. He hadn't had a chance to clearly observe it last time he was here, of course no one could've done so with a basilisk at their tail.

Small flames were stationed all around the chamber, glowing a bright green which made the stone work reflect an eerie green light. The walls were imprinted with beautiful carvings of snakes. Harry made his way to particularly one of those carvings that looked similar to Sable. He ran his hand over the imprinted scales of the snake. He had never seen such detail before.

Not an art admirer though, but he still reckoned the carving to be very expensive. Add that to the eyes which were made of real green emeralds and the carving was near priceless.

As he looked around, his curiousity was aroused by a dusty old door, on which was imprinted "Slytherin". He headed towards the door and after trying a few minutes by chanting in parseltongue, he got the door to open. What Harry found inside was even beyond his wildest imagination.

A large room decorated beautifully in green was before him. There were sofa's in the middle and a green flame was still burning in the fireplace. Harry imagined that this was probably Salazar's personal chamber. To his further surprise there were doors leading from the room. Harry checked them all to find a bedroom, a potions lab and what interested him the most, a library.

The library consisted of a multitude of dark books. Harry suddenly thought that this must be where Voldemort had learned dark spells during his years at school. And maybe he,Harry could using these books study about the spells used by voldemort and counter them. Harry felt a feeling of happiness at the thought of being able to counter voldemort's spells.

Harry spent most of the day reading the books from Salazar's library. There were spells there that no matter how dark he became, Harry would never use. But there were useful spells as well. And counters to most of the spells.

Harry left the library just as Sable entered the chambers.

How do you like your new home Sable?

It is excellent master, there are mice to eat and a nice big bed to sleep on, there is even an exit, which leads straight to the forbidden forest.

Curiousity once again aroused as Harry ordered Sable to show him. He followed Sable to a small door which opened by the touch of his hand. Outside the door was one of the darkest parts of the forbidden forest.

Harry made a mental note to use this exit in a fortnight when he was going to meet his group, which reminded him, his actual purpose of coming to Hogwarts was not for education. His real purpose was to gather followers.

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It was dinner time when Harry approached the great hall. Practicing all those spells in the chamber of secrets had made him hungry. He glanced at the head table and saw that Snape wasn't there, probably recovering.

Once again sitting away from most of the gryffindor table, particularly Ron who was glaring daggers at him. Harry also noticed that he had an arm around Hermione. Turning his attention away from all that, he ate a full dinner. There were more important things than finding whether Ron and Hermione are dating.

As soon as dinner was finished, Harry began to leave but was stopped by Professor McGonagall. "Mr. Potter"

"Yes Professor" he replied tiredly.

"A word in my office if you please. Follow me"

Harry started to follow the transfiguration teacher and if he had turned around then, he would have seen Malfoy, Crabbe and Goyle also leave their seats, with mischevious smiles on their faces.

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"Have a seat Mr. Potter" McGonagall offered as she seated herself in her office. "As you might know, Angelina has left and so the spot for captain is open now. Since katie will be leaving in a year I think it would be better if you were made the captain." The professor said that all in one go while also taking out a badge from the drawer.

A year ago he'd have been so happy to see that badge on his chest. He'd have shown it to Sirius who would probably have said that you look just like your father the first time he wore his badge. The thought of Sirius and his father made his heart break. If Professor McGonagall hadn't been there, he wouldn't have stopped the tears in his eyes.

Once again a mixture of anger and sadness started to take over him, something he had long ago learned to control and put behind. Professor McGonagall was still holding out the badge to him.

"I'm sorry professor, but i wont be playing quidditch." Harry said in a hoarse voice. Until I avenge Sirius's death. He thought. He remembered the first time Sirius had come to see him play.

"Harry, you mustn't think that just because we're in a war, you can't be happy. Proffessor Dumbledore thinks that the only way to end the war is by showing love and happiness. And I know you love playing quidditch."

"I don't give a damn about this war! sometimes you have to let things you love, go, if they hurt too much. But you won't understand, so i'm sorry once again." With that and a mixture of emotions crowding his mind Harry left the room.

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Malfoy was waiting behind a corner at the end of the corridor in the darkness so Harry couldn't see him. Harry was emotionally unstable at the moment and so didn't pay much attention as he passed the corner.

As soon as Harry had turned the corner, Petrificus Totalus!. Harry didn't have enough time to react and was caught into a full fledged body bind.

Expelliarmus! Malfoy caught Harry's wand. Crabbe and Goyle had also emerged from behind a statue. "It's payback time Potter, don't you think" Malfoy sounded happy. Harry also noticed that Malfoy was limping. "There's nothing sweeter than revenge"

"Today i'll teach you a lesson of what the consequences are of cursing the Slytherin head of house. Crabbe! Goyle!." No matter how much he tried, Harry couldn't get himself free of the bodybind. On the other hand Crabbe and Goyle were pounding him like mad.

"Come on, I can't even here his screams." Malfoy said in frustration. He placed a silencing charm at the ends of the corridor and released just Harry's mouth from the bind.

"Feeling the pain Potter?" Malfoy taunted. "You'll pay for this Malfoy and believe me it won't just be your leg this time." Harry laughed as recognition crossed Malfoy's face. He put the bind on Harry again and signalled for Crabbe and Goyle to continue beating him.

"Hey whose there?" Ron Weasley appeared , probably on a Prefect duty. "What are you up to Malfoy?" Ron had his wand pointed straight at Malfoy. As he neared he saw the body on the ground. It was none other than Harry Potter, blood pouring down from his mouth and bruises on his forehead and neck.

Ron observed the scene and understood what had happened. His own anger at Harry took preference and he simply turned on his heels and left.

Harry vowed right there and then to make them all pay. He knew Snape would make sure they would get away with this due to his own anger with himself. They could escape from being expelled or even from being punished and Harry wouldn't care. But they wouldn't escape from him, Lord Artemis will not forgive. Harry laughed inwardly as he thought himself to be thinking like Voldemort.

Malfoy on the other hand was dumbstruck but recovered soon enough. "Well well Potter, looks like we have the whole night to finish the job now that your friend has deserted you."

Malfoy pulled back his sleeve and showed the burning dark mark right in front of Harry's face. "See this Potter, I'm a deatheater now and i am in need of practicing some spells my master taught me. Lets see how well you do against them."

Crabbe and Goyle had grabbed Harry and made him stand against the wall, Malfoy was pointing his wand straight at him. "Can't say it won't be painfull, neither will it end soon."

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A/N: Although I don't usually put cliffhangers, I thought this one was necessary and you guys won't have to wait long for the next chapter. In the next chapter we'll see Harry attending classes and preparing for revenge. Reviews plz.