A/N: Hi, just a little warning for this chapter. It might get a little dark(?) towards the end. Not that that's out of the way, normal disclaimer about me not owning the Harry Potter series and all that good stuff.

Harry's POV

We were people on a mission... or at least that's what Jack says. It was late into the night and as much as I would love to be sleeping (while holding Hermione in my arms) now Jack and I were heading to the headmaster's office.

"Jack, do we really have to do this now?" I ask as we get to the gargoyle guarding the office.

"Yes, we do. If we catch him while he's tired then it'll be easier for him to agree."

"Agree to what? You didn't tell me any of our demands."

"Listen, Hermione was attacked a few hours ago and we sent for help. Don't you think it's a little odd for no one to show up?"

"What are you saying?"

"Someone was out for Hermione and are trying to cover they're tracks. My guess is that Dumbledore covered it up or the guy we sent never got to him."

"Why would Dumboldore cover that up?"

"Harry, there are a lot of things wrong surrounding your life. I'll explain my theories later but you have to trust me when I say nothing is going right."
"Like what?"

"Harry have you heard anything about your parents wills?"
"No but what makes you think they even had one?"

"They were in the middle of a war against some bastard who you people think is all-powerful. If your mom was half as smart as people say then she would have a will."

That does make sense, but I'm not convinced.

"Ok, what else you got?"

"Later"

"No, not later. I'm sick of people hiding shit about me from me. Now tell me now or I walk away and handle this tomorrow."

I demand finally putting my foot down. Jack stares at me for a awhile before letting out a breathe.

"Fine, we'll talk to him tomorrow. I'll get the liquor you be in the common room in 10 minutes."

Before I react, Jack turns and heads off to somewhere. I do as told and am waiting for Jack.

He walks in a few minutes later holding four shot glasses. He sits on the couch and I follow. He says nothing and is just staring at the fire.

Moments later Luna comes in and heads to the girl dorms. Soon Luna and Hermione are here. Luna sitting on one of the chairs and Hermione sitting in my lap, still sleepy from being awoken.

"Ok, we're going to play a game. Harry is going to retell his life story starting from birth to this moment. Follow?"

We all shake our heads but I think Hermione is actually nodding off.

"Next, every time something seems wrong in the story take a shot of fire whisky. Understood?"

Again we nod our heads but I still don't under stand. Jack looks at me and I know to start. I start at being born, which of course I don't remember. Then move to that Halloween night, and being placed with my aunt and uncle. Both Luna and Jack take a shot than refill their glass.

"Let me tell what's wrong with this Harry. For one thing, where was the ministry. Assuming what killed Voldemort also broke the fidelius charm that was over your home it takes an incredible amount of power to destroy it. Power that would of set off numerous alarms."

Jack rushed saying and then took a deep breath and began again.

"Then there's the fact that someone found you there before the ministry. So you have to assume that they either knew to be there or were lucky. We can count that out since you ended up with the Dursleys."

He told me to continue and I went on with my life living with the Dursleys (censoring the violent parts for Hermione) when Jack took a shot.

"Although the British magical government is full of racist bastards, their not stupid enough for their savior to go missing. Seeing as that you are Lily Potter's son then they should know the name of her parents (your grandparents) and they would check with them. In checking with them, if they're dead then they would check for kids. Like your aunt. So they would know who has you and would never allow to live with muggles according to current adoption laws. If Hermione's parents should die do you know where she goes?"

Me and Hermione shake our heads no, trying to process this info.

"She would go to a orphanage under the sanctum of the ministry."

"Thats if she's lucky" Luna quickly added in.

"If a pureblood that had enough financial backing wanted to, she would go to them and could be kept as a concubine." She continued.

Hermione lost the color in her face and held on to me tighter. She then took a shot from her glass, refilled it and took another.

"Anyway, on with the story." Said Jack

I almost don't want to but move on to meeting Hagrid and arriving at Kings cross station. Again he takes a shot.

"Harry, how many kids does have?"

"I don't know, 7 I think."

"The second youngest is in our year, right?"

I nod, scared of where this is going

"So you don't find it odd that a woman who has dropped off her kids for at the very least 5 years, not counting Ron starting school, conveniently forgot where the portal is."

I sit there with my mind going a hundred miles an hour. I don't know what to think. I stand looking at the people in front of me.

Hermione, the girl whos been by my side the entire time. Is she part of this greater plot to control me?

Jack the guy I just met this summer. Who is he really? I know there are a lot of things he hasn't told me about his past.

Then theres Luna who I don't really know and I don't think she has any real interest in me. I grab the bottle of fire whisky a bolt out the room and I have no idea where I'm running to but I just keep moving.

I ended up in an empty classroom and the bottle of firewhisky is half empty. Jack walks in a little later and sits next to me. I'm not surprised he found me, I don't know what it'll take to surprise me any more. He takes the bottle, drinks a bit and hands it back. We go on for this for 10 minutes before I break the silence.

"I don't know who to trust any more."

"I can't tell you who to trust Harry. I can tell you to be careful though. Soon enough you'll end up alone, drugs being the closest things to friends you have. Then you'll greet death like a friend when the time comes."

"You sure know a lot about this, don't you?"
"Yup."

"Why don't you tell me about it?"

"Cause it's not time."

"You don't trust me do you?"

"Dumbass" He whispers but I know he doesn't really mean it.

"The wounds are still fresh."

We fall into silence again before Jack suggest we go to bed. I agree and we head to the common room. When we get there Hermione is sleeping on the couch and Luna is staring into the fire.

"You know, there is one person you can always trust." Jack says before he grabs Luna's hand and they head to the boys dorm. I sit next to Hermione, wrap my arm around her waist, lean my head back and fall asleep.

It was early afternoon before I woke up. Hermione must have moved during the night because she's in my lap, head on my shoulder (drooling a bit too) still asleep. I watch her sleep a little, so lost in thought that I didn't notice professor McGonagall stand in front of me until she coughs to get my attention.

"As nice as this must be, such affection is not allowed in the common room ."

I blush a bit before responding

"I'm sorry professor. I'll try to see that it won't happen again."
"I'm sure. is needed in the headmasters office. It was also mentioned that it's a good idea for you to be there as well."

"Come on Harry, lets not keep the headmaster waiting." Hermione said holding off a yawn.

We head out and are shortly in the headmaster's office. First thing I notice is Jack in a business suit which is not a good thing. Next I see Malfoy and his pet baboons. I almost got out my wand to kill them before Hermione put her hand on mine. I know she's scared to see the people who hurt her but if she can stop herself, so can I.

"Now that we're all here, care to explain what this meeting is about ." Dumbolder said leaning back in his chair.

"Its simple headmaster I want the immediate explosion and arrest of Draco Malfoy, Gregory Goyle, and Vincent Crabbe."

"This is ridiculous, headmaster can we just leave? Its obvious this child is holding some grudge against my students."

Snape said coming out of the shadow of the corner.

"Severus, at least let the boy explain. Now what would bring this?"

"The mentioned people attempted to kill someone who was under the protection of the Vivanco family."

This caught the attention of Hermione and I

"Am I to assume it was or ?"

"Yes it was Hermione Granger."

"And when did fall under this protection?"

"Not long after school started. The proof is on her headmaster. Left shoulder on the back, its my family's insignia."

Hermione pulled her shirt down just enough to show the shoulder and there it was. It showed a green snake wrapped around a red cross. On the snake were the words 'sanar', 'proteger', and 'luchar'.

"This does show a resemblance to the Flamel cross. If I do say so."

"I know, my grandfather met him and they together made the first philosopher's stone. They share the symbol. Thats not what we're focused on now though. Are you going to do what I asked, or not?"

"Was that the flash of light I saw? I thought I was imaging things." Hermione asked

"Yes." was Jacks short reply.

I noticed Malfoys try to stand but was struggling. I didn't saying mainly because, well why mess with a good thing?

"You say these children tried to kill , to me she seems fine. I think I would've gotten a call from Pomfrey if a student was hurt." Dumbledore said.

"I saved her. If we gotten her to the hospital wing then she would have died before we got there."

"So, you are claiming to be a better doctor then Madam Pomfrey?"

"Yes, but if you want proof, the entire Gryffindor house saw it. Ask everyone there."

"Be that as it may, there is no proof that it was these young men."

"Ask her yourself. She is right here you know."

Thats when all the eyes turned to Hermione

" , did and his friends assault you at any time?"

"Yes headmaster they did. Last night while I was on my prefect duty."

"Well me and my staff will conduct a full investigation and will get back to you as soon as possible."

Dumboldore said with that twinkle in his eye

"I'm giving you 24 hours headmaster." Jack said in a cold voice

" , this is a school and we as teachers are busy with other things."
"And as headmaster you have a duty to protect your students. Are you willing to send these types of people into your school?"

"If you mean students who have not been charged with anything then yes."

"WE HAVE THE PERSON THEY ATTACKED RIGHT HERE! GIVE HER VERITASERUM OR CHECK HER MEMORIES BUT FUCKING DO SOMETHING!" Jack screamed out, beyond mad.

"As long as truly believes they committed the crime then she will say so. As for her memories, they are so easily faked."

"So your going to do nothing." Jack accused

"We will launch a investigation. Thats the best we can do. Is that all ?"

"I'm giving you 24 hours Dumbledore. If they're not in jail by then, I will bring hell to every last one of you. That I can promise."

And like that he stalked out of the room. Hermione and I followed but were stopped at the door.

"Aw, . Can I guess in saying that it was Jack that woke me up?"

I turned to the voice and saw it was the sorting hat. Surprised I nod my head yes.

"That boy has such great potential, to bad his past will get in the way of his future. One thing , you're not then only one in Gryffindor that would have done well in Slytherin."

And like that he was back asleep. I look over to the adults and they were equally shocked. Hermione grabs my arm and pulls me out. We're on the look for Jack but it wasn't hard to find him. He told me awhile ago that he found this room on the 7th floor that gave him anything he wanted. When I asked why he didn't sleep there, he said it was to much of a walk.

I knew he would be there so I grabbed Hermione's hand and took her with me there. When we got to the floor we could hear music coming from a room next to a painting. When I opened it we saw Jack there on a bed while speakers blasted music. There was a strong smell of alcohol and a layer of smoke. I noticed Luna was there as well.

"Come on Jack, you have to calm down. You'll bring down the castle if you don't."

"At this point I don't give a fuck. I swear, the stupidity of these people make me wonder why I came here in the first place."

"Why did you come?"

I say, making Hermione and I known. Jack sat up and looked at nothing.

"At first it was to hide from my dad, then it was to expand my organization, then it was to protect my niece and nephew from my dad."

"What's so bad about your own father that you have hidden from him?" Hermione asked

"He is the reason I was and I don't plan on being that again."
"And what were you?" I ask

"A monster"

The next morning started off simple. Jack, Hermione and Luna were sitting by me and we were joking about nothing to serious. Then classes started and we went our separate ways. When lunch started it was normal to, nothing was happening, but I knew Jack was bothered by something since he was glaring at the Slytherin table. I don't need to turn around to know Malfoy is still here.

Later before dinner Jack pulled me to the side.

"Harry, put on a suit."

"Why?"

"We're going to get rid of a weasel infection."

And like that he left. I knew this would be bad, but had to agree with him. I put on the white dress shirt then the black suit Jack convinced me to get. I walked downstairs and ran into Hermione.

"Oh, don't you look handsome. Why the suit?"

"I'm going to a execution." Her face pales a bit.

"What? What are you talking about Harry?"

"They hurt you Hermione, do you really think I wouldn't do anything?"

"Harry, you don't have to do this. Please don't do this." She almost begged.

"I have to do this. I'm sorry"

"Harry, I can handle all the things you've done but I don't think I handle you being a murderer."

"What are you saying Hermione?"

"I'm saying that you're a stronger person Harry. You don't have to do this. Please."

I don't say anything and walk past her and out the door. Jack was waiting there and we walked together to the great hall. We open the door to find Malfoy eating without a care in the world. Jack just walked up to him and I was right behind him.

"Draco Malfoy, for assaulting someone under the protection of the Vivanco family I challenge you to a duel with Harry Potter as my second."

Malfoy glared at us and had a look of disgust on his face.

"Firstly, I never attacked that little mudblood remember. Secondly, I wouldn't even accept your challenge because you would fall before the might of Malfoy."

He ended with a smug look. Jack said nothing in reply but did move to stand on top of the Ravenclaw table.
"Excuse me everyone"

Everyone turned to the amplified voice of Jack and the teachers were trying to move but were stuck in their seats.

"Last night this sack of shit Malfoy and his pathetic friends attacked Hermione Granger and left her for dead."

There were several gasps in the room

"Then when reported to the staff, they brushed it aside like dust under the table."

Jack walked down the table until he was standing in the middle

"Even worse, Malfoy won't own up to it. But then again I understand him backing down. I got Harry with me and how many time has the little shit lost to Harry."

"What?! I am superior than that weakling in every way." Malfoy stood, visibly angry

"When? Harry beat you in every quidditch game. He beat you with in the only duel you guys actually had. There are girls lining up to date him and who do you have? Pansy. Face it Malfoy, you can't do shit to him because you're to busy hiding behind your daddy's name."

Malfoy was so angry that I thought he was going to blow a blood vessel.

"Fine, I accept your duel with Goyle as my second and Crabbe as my third. I'm ready "

He didn't finish because Jack turned into a black wisp of smoke and appeared behind Goyle and Crabbe. Before the two of them could turn around Jack hit them over the head with a muggle baseball bat.

There was no question if either were alive since a chunk of Goyle's skull hit Pansy in the face. She ran off screaming with blood on her face and this started a chain of other Slytherins running out of the great hall. Crabbe's skull was caved in with blood coming out his ears.

Getting over his shock Malfoy pointed his wand at Jack but I already disarmed him before the words came out his lips.

"Nice one Harry. Now would you like a baseball bat like me or a cricket bat?"
"Cricket"

I said and a cricket bat appeared in front of me and I grabbed it. It felt just like any other bat. Malfoy tried to run but Jack threw the bat at his legs and Malfoy tripped. He tried getting up but Jack hit his leg with the bat. Malfoy started screaming and holding his leg but Jack just hit him again and again.

"You going to join in Harry or do I have to do this on my own?"

I swung the bat and hit Malfoy in the stomach. I let go of all rational thought and let my anger consume me. Every smack I heard was like fuel to a fire. Every bone I heard break energized me. When I got tired I stopped and looked at the bloody pulp that was Malfoy. He was in the fetal position and bone was sticking out in some places.

"So Malfoy, how does it feel? Being beat to the edge of death with no one to help you?"

Jack asked from where he was standing. He started to circle around Malfoy. He tried to talk but it came out as coughs.

"Harry, finish this piece of shit off."

I look at Malfoy and raise the bat over my head and... I couldn't do it. As much as I hate this sorry excuse for a person, I can't bring myself to kill him. I slowly bring the bat to my side and drop it. Malfoy then moves to lay on his back.

"'Ha, I-i knew it. Y-y-you're so pathetic that you can't even finish the job. When my-"

He was cut off when Jack hit him in the throat with the end of the handle.

"Shut up Malfoy. Harry is just a bigger person then either one of us. Him not killing you just makes him a better person then we could ever dream. It might make him the strongest person here."

"He will a-"

Malfoy didn't finish as Jack swung the bat and hit him over the head. Draco Malfoy is no more.