Authors Notes: Ah yes, and now vacation time is over. I tried to write as much as possible, but wow, everything slipped away. I hope everyone had a good Easter! I have little over a month left of school, so, WOOO! Which means lots and lots of updates. Again, sorry I havent updated sooner. I had this done like the 3rd week of last month but just haven't had time to post. And of course, all characters and places are owned by the great J.K. Rowling, whom should be ruler of the world.

I could tell he was hesitant. I look at him, right into his green eyes, that remind me so much of his mother's. "You remember the condition on which I brought you here with me?" "But what if.." I cut him off. He has to do this. I know he does not want to, and frankly, I don't want to either, but it has to be done. "You swore, did you not, to follow any command I gave you?" He looked scared. I'm sure the idea of force feeding me a poison did not spring to mind when I made him swear to me he would do anything. "Yes, but-" I raise my voice a little, "I warned you, did I not, that there might be danger?" Harry's face is quickly loosing it's color. "Yes, but--" I cut him off again. Shaking back my sleeve, "Well then, you have my orders."

I raise the goblet in my hand. He is looking very desperate. It touches me that he does care about me so much. If I had ever had a Son, Harry is exactly how I would have wanted him. Brave, smart, caring, and loyal. "Why can't I drink the potion instead?" I looked at him again. Does he not realize the risk? Does he not realize how important he is in bringing down Tom? His green eyes shimmered from the green potion in the basin. "Because, I am much older, much cleverer and much less valuable. Once and for all, Harry, do I have your word that you will do all in your power to keep me drinking?"

"Couldn't--" "Do I have it?" "But--" "Your word Harry." "I—all right, but--" I knew he could do it. I quickly lower my goblet into the basin, it sinks through the invisible barrier. The goblet fills quickly and I pull it back up. It was full. What would happen I wondered vaguely. Does it really matter? It was worth it, whatever it was. I lifted the goblet to my mouth and was about to drink, but where was my manners? "To your good health, Harry." I drink. It was like ice and fire, mixed, pouring down my throat. My eyes snap close. I hear a voice...Gellert...Aberforth...yelling at each other. I vaguely hear Harry talking. I can only shake my head...

Chapter 10: Nightmare Come True

"Now, now, if you keep bouncing around I can't get the picture." Bathilda Bagshot said in a calm voice. She had been trying to get them to stop playing around long enough to get a half away decent picture. So far, it had failed. The two boys were like a couple of unicorns, playing in a meadow. The boys consented. Looking at each other, acting very serious. Bathilda raised the camera, and as she clicked, the two boy burst out laughing. Shaking her head, but smiling she walked away to let the boy have their fun.

Once Bathilda left the room Albus wrapped his arms around Gellert's waist and laid his head on Gellert's shoulder. Albus noticed that Gellert seemed to stiffen for a second. Albus let out a sigh. "Why don't we go somewhere or do something tonight. All we ever do is try to find the Hallows. One night won't make a difference." Albus raised his head slightly and kissed Gellert on the cheek, Albus let his wispy start of a beard tickle Gellert's cheek.

Gellert pulled away. "And if ve go out, vhat about your sister and your...brother." Albus noticed the way Gellert's face went ugly at the mention of Aberforth. Even Albus couldn't ignore the fact the more Aberforth kept interrupting Albus and Gellert, the more Gellert seemed to hate the very mention of Aberforth's name. Albus sighed."Come on, Gellert. Please?" Albus gave Gellert a puppy dog look. Gellert's expression did not change as he nodded yes. Albus smiled and squeezed Gellert even a little more. "Great! Why don't you come by my house around..." Albus pulled out a pocket watch, looking at the planets before putting it back, "If convinent for you, say around 9 tonight?" Gellert gave a nod and Albus planted a kiss on his cheek as he walked out of the house.

As he walked down the road to his own home, Albus had never felt so alive. The past couple months had been surreal. The pang of losing his mother still brought him close to tears at some points. He had been so angry not to be able to go with Elphias, angry at Ariana for holding him back, and yet, Gellert. Finally, someone like him, finally, someone as smart and as shrewed as he was. He loved Gellert, he could not, nor would he deny it. He had his uneases about Gellert, but then again, no one was perfect. Opening the front door, he was could hear Ariana and Aberforth in the kitchen. Aberforth, as usual, was carrying a one sided conversation. Albus bounded up the stairs to his room and laid himself on his bed. Everything was finally coming together. Aberforth would be going back to school soon, Gellert and he would be on their quest that would lead them to power. Dumbledore and Grindlewald, the unbeatable Masters of Death.

Albus allowed himself to drift off to sleep. He was standing in the middle of the Wizengamot assembly. Gellert was by his side. "...and will lead this revolution for the greater good of muggles and for the greater good of wizards everywhere!" A wave of cheering erupted again. But just as Albus was about to continue, he heard a crash. Albus opened his eyes and again heard a crash, followed by yelling. Aberforth? Shaking himself awake, Albus got up and ran down the stairs, skipping a few with each stride. The shouting was getting louder. Albus turned and headed into the kitchen.

Aberforth was standing in front of Gellert, who had apparently just came in when Aberforth started to yell. Standing in the doorway, he was shouting back, "Vhy don't you just take your little sister and play with your goats, little boy!" Aberforth's hand dove into his pocket and produced his wand. "Ariana and I need someone to take care of us! HE..." Aberforth pointed his wand at Albus, "Can't be running around looking for Hallows and all this nonsense. I'm going back to school soon, Ariana is in no fit state to just tag along while you try to turn people into your mindless slaves! "

Gellert took a step forward, "Do you really think some...thing like you vill stop your brother and I? Now, go and shut up! You are standing in your brothers way of greatness! Don't you understand she von't need to be hidden once ve teach the muggles their place!?" Gellert's face was turning red...deep red, he took another step forward and drew his own wand. Albus's face drained of all color as he took a step forward. "Aberforth! Gellert! No, come on, let us sit down and discuss this..." But Aberforth cut him off, "Oh, bugger of, both of you, she.." Before he could finish talking a jet of red light went flying from Gellert's wand and hit Aberforth, who immediately dropped to the ground and cried in pain. "GELLERT! NO!" Albus withdrew his own wand and pointed it at Aberforth. Aberforth stopped twitching. He sprang to his feet and with a slash of his wand, Aberforth started to duel Gellert...

to be continued...