Chapter 10

"…Most loyal…. Loyal to a cause that…..." Voldemort paused, "however, …..the wrong party." Voldemort raised his voice to the shrill tone that made the hair on your neck stand up, "The three …are traitors…to my rein! …. Cannot go unpunished…think?"

Voldemort smiled and drew his wand, swiftly moving closer to the first man, "loathsome...unworthy creature that—" But the words were garbled again. Voldemort struck the man with an unknown curse that forcefully pulled his heart out of his chest. Slumping to the ground with a sick motion.

The extra presence tried to pull away from Voldemorts mind and for a few fleeting moments Harry had become detached from Voldemorts body. Something wrapped around Harrys head and sucked him back into Voldemort, and each feeling was more intense than before. His heart raced with the mere thought of killing the second person. Words came out of his mouth, but Harry couldn't comprehend them.

Voldemort kicked the man in the stomach making his Death mask come off in the process and shatter on the floor. Magic flowed through his arms and veins as he cast horrible spell upon spell at Kenji until there was no more life in him anymore. A mild resistance was put of before Voldemort attacked the last kneeling figure, but it was futile.

Pride swelled up in Voldemorts breast while he looked upon the remaining person, His words were spoken softly and with a smile. Voldemort knelt before him and gently took of the white mask revealing the face of Severus Snape. Harry's motions were Voldemorts motions and he could feel the clammy skin under his fingers as he tilted Snaps face to look directly at his.

More garbled lyrics came forth and he placed his other hand on the side of Snapes' face. In a hiss of words Voldemort pulled back with his wand trained on Snape and eyes flashing with malice. A curse on the tip of Voldemorts forked tongue was halted as a strangled cry came forth and a cloaked man came running at them. In a whirl of motion the man sent a curse flying forth from his wand and directly at Voldemorts heart. Before the spell reached them Harry had been pulled out and back in his room lying prone on the floor.

Snape had released him and sat breathing heavily against the foot board of Harry's bed. Dumbledore was soon at Snapes side and Lupin and McGonagall went to Harrys. McGonagall quickly transfigured a bucket for Harry and Lupin sat him up, letting Harry lean his weight against his, Remus's, chest. Weakly Harry made an attempt to push himself away from Remus, but he was too weak. "Let me go."

"What happened Severus?" The Headmaster asked Snape.

"Don't tell them Snape." Harry managed to get out, the room was spinning around him and his head was getting heavy.

"Why?" Snape asked putting a hand over his one forehead to still the room. Dumbledore remained silent.

"Because–" Harry's stomach started to churn, and Harrys face turned green, McGonagall shoved the bucket under him just in time to catch his dinner. Harry heaved until there was nothing left to come up and his body was shaking from its efforts.

However the darkness didn't close in on Harry and he managed to remain awake. His body shook furiously as McGonagall banished the bucket and its contents and wrapped a blanket around Harry. Snape had managed to stand up but his parlor was still very pale and he was unsteady on his feet.

"Just get out." Harry croaked out from beneath the warmth of the blanket. "get out." Remus gingerly picked Harry up without protest and placed him on his bed. A gentle hand hovered over Harrys forehead before being pulled away without contact.

"The spell must be completed." Dumbledore said solemnly when they had left the room.

"You can't be serious Albus!" McGonagall said aghast, "After tonight–"

"I did not mean at this moment Minerva," Dumbledore sounded sad and his voice was quiet. "But it must be done tomorrow, for his own sake." Turning his eyes towards Severus, "you should rest, I'll take you to your room."

"He will never forgive us for this Albus." Lupin said in a pensive tone.

"Sometimes the hardest thing to do is the right thing to do." Albus nodded to his colleagues and friends then turned slowly around and helped Snape get to his room.

Harry awoke just as the sun was coming up, his room was still dark enough to continue sleeping, but he couldn't fall back to sleep. Apathy to over him and he stared lifelessly at the ceiling. His mind was reeling over his newest predicament and was for once in an entire state of calm.

The Order had done something unthinkable, and yet Harry could see their reasons behind it. Of course he wouldn't have agreed to the spell, being bound to Snape? The entire idea was ridiculous and Harry would have refused whole-heartedly. The outcome however would protect Harry's mind from Voldemorts attacks and would not allow him to take possession of Harrys body. The Orders secrets would be protected and Harry wouldn't have to worry about Voldemort learning secrets about himself that could be used against Harry ever again.

However, the big however, was that in order to complete the spell Harry would have to do the unmentionable with Snape. The greasiest git ever to roam this earth, the bane of Harrys existence, with exception of Voldemort, and the possibly coldest man Harry had ever come into contact with.

Even though Harry had come to all of these conclusions that would actually profit almost everyone involved, he still had reservations. He, Harry, had only ever kissed before, and it was a girl! How could they expect him to have...sex... with a MAN! Fifteen almost sixteen year olds shouldn't have to be put in situations like this, Harry it seemed was the ultimate exception to everything. Bugger all.

Harry threw the covers off himself and walked to the kitchen, not bothering to put on socks or shoes, or even change clothes. No one would be up yet, and if they were, they probably wouldn't be in the kitchen. To Harrys immense vexation the painting he met before was perfectly awake and in the best of moods–how charming.

"Harry Potter!" Magdelena exclaimed in a voice far to chipper for the time of day, "What are you doing up so early my boy?"

"Couldn't sleep," he replied with less enthuse than the portrait did.

"Me either, in fact I hardly sleep at all these days with all the coming and going of people, so long has the house been empty I just love to sit and listen to all the conversations around me." She smiled and leaned with both hands on her staff, "they say you've been acting a bit moody ever since we got here. I can't say I blame you though, it must be very strange to be back here, though all of the portraits are very glad you are."

"Thanks." Harry replied, "well I'm gonna go–"

"Oh yes! Be off with you now! Go eat something!" Magdelena waved goodbye to Harry and then stepped out of her painting.

Harry entered the kitchen, and as Harrys infamous luck would never fail to help him, sitting at the table was none other than Snape and Dumbledore. Their conversation immediately ceased as Harry entered the room. Harry thought about turning around and leaving right then, but decided against that and settled for ignoring them. He opened the cupboard and took out some bread then turned to leave without acknowledging either of the professors.

"Sit down Potter." Came Snapes commanding voice.

Harry paused briefly then continued on without looking back. A silent spell locked the door and forced Harry to turn around. He looked at them with cold eyes that sparked with hatred.

"Sit down." Snape commanded again.

Harry took a bite out of his bread and disdainfully leaned against the door.

Snapes eyes narrowed and Harry noticed his fist clench tighter, "Potter," Snape growled lowly, "Did you recognize the man from last night?"

Obviously Snape was referring to the latest vision they had witnessed, Harry, however wasn't in a talkative mood right now, and took another bite from his bread. The room was quite for a moment, waiting for Harry to answer Snape but Harry didn't open his mouth.

Snape leaned over and whispered something into Dumbledores ear then looked back at Harry, "Let me make this easier for you, could you recognize the man?"

Harry wanted to snap a reply back, of course he could he wasn't blind, but then Harry paused. Thinking back to the vision, Harry understood what Snape was asking, the man who had come at them was a complete blur. Unlike the victims who Harry had seen clearly, this man was fuzzy and faded. Harry looked at Snape then at Dumbledore, should he tell them the truth and let them debate what it all meant and not tell Harry, or keep it secret. Really, lying to two very powerful legilimens wasn't the best plan but it was his only one. Harry narrowed his eyes and nodded his head. Trying to look as suspicious of his Professors as possible.

Snape and Dumbledore conversed briefly, behind his back Harry tried opening the door again but it remained locked. Dumbledore finally spoke to Harry, "Professor Snape was unable to identify whomever it was, and I must be lead to believe that you two are seeing different versions of the same thing. Can you tell us what you saw?"

Finishing the bread Harry wiped his hands on his pants, and for the first time spoke to the Professors. "Please let me out of this room."

"Tell us what you saw Potter!" Snape said aggravated.

Harry's eyes snapped to Snapes for a second before looking at the table directly in front of the Professor. "Why are you even asking me, I thought you were in the habit of just doing things without asking me about it."

Suddenly Snape stood up and his wand was drawn, "legilimens."

Harrys vision swam in front of him flashes of images went past his mind until they stopped on three kneeling figures. Everything seemed to be going in fast forward until the last death mask was taken off of Snapes face, Voldemort stood back with his wand raised. A cry came from behind Snape and a curse was sent towards them, but as Harry watched on the face of the attacker was unclear. Finally Snape pulled back and Harry found himself on all fours.

Breathing heavily Harry looked up at the two men, Dumbledore had a quiet look on his face and Snape looked almost pleased. "He lied, he couldn't see anything."

"Thank you Severus." Dumbledore replied folding his hands in his lap.

Dumbledore was just going to let Snape do that to him! Harry was furious, even though the Headmaster had proven that his judgment wasn't on key, he still couldn't believe that he would do that too him. "You're a bastard." Harry said harshly.

"You did suggest the idea Potter." Snape replied

"Maybe I wasn't talking to you Snape."

"Harry—" Dumbledore said softly.

"I hate you." Harry stood up with fury in his eyes, "let me out of here."

"You have to understand, we needed to know, you can't be keeping secrets from us."

Harry laughed suddenly and just as suddenly it stopped, "You're one to talk about secrets. My whole life has just been one big secret! Why don't you just lock me up in some room until you're ready for me to kill Voldemort, like some bloody tool!?"

"Because Harry you're not a tool."

"Aren't I!?" Harrys voice raised, "you make decisions for me about my life! Sending me to live with the Dursleys, the Prophecy, bonding with bloody fucking Snape! I'm just some little trinket that you keep on your shelf, ready to take down and use whenever you want!"

"No you're not Harry, I'm sorry for not telling you about the prophecy, and the Dursleys were the only way to keep you safe. It's the same with Professor Snape; all of this is just to keep you safe." Dumbledore ran a gnarled hand over his face and looked at Harry with eyes so deep with emotion that Harry took an involuntary step back. "I know you are hurt Harry, sorely wronged, but it had to be done. Everything has its reason, and I care for you a lot Harry, and it pains me to see you this way. But I have faith that you will come out of this okay, because you have love."

Harry was shaken, and quietly he said, "I don't have love." This wasn't supposed to be happening, Dumbledore was supposed to think that Harry had gotten so bad that he didn't' care for him anymore. The rules, the plan, Dumbledore wasn't making any of this work.

"You do, you just don't see it right now."

"No, there is no love left! It died when Sirius died!"

"It didn't, its in you still Harry."

Harry was strangely filled up with emotion, another rule broken, even though the Headmaster had wronged him so badly, Harry couldn't stand to see him in such a state.

"Harry," Dumbledore took a deep breath as if is pained him to say whatever came next, "if you do not complete the bond tonight, all of your defenses will be at their lowest and it will only get worse."

Harry slowly nodded in agreement, though it pained him to do so Harry rationalized that it would be worth the benefits. How bad could it really be? Right? Dumbledore if possible looked more troubled than before, but he smiled anyway.

"Thank you Harry." Dumbledore looked to Snape, and a silent word passed between them before Snape spoke.

"Be in my rooms at 5 tonight." The words came out of Snapes mouth like a death sentence and Harry found himself nodding once again, but he was detached and all he could think about was how bad Dumbledore looked right now.

"You may go now Harry." Dumbledore said quietly and the door behind Harry swung open.

Harry turned around and left the kitchen, nodding slightly to himself as he walked slow back to his room Harry wondered what had just happened. He had gone from fuming mad to compliant, he had actually agreed to complete the bond! Yet, it didn't see all that bad anymore; everything was covered with a film that sort of down graded everything to a dulling numb.

Harry stood in his bedroom doorway for a long time before entering. The Old Magic book lay open on his desk and some clothes were scattered along his floor. The bed wasn't made and some of the covers were on the floor. It looked wrong somehow, it felt wrong, but Harry couldn't put his finger on it. Maybe it was because Harry had just committed to something he didn't want to really do, or the fact that it just occurred to Harry that the Headmaster had maneuvered him into agreement.

Frustrated again Harry stepped into his room and sat down at the desk flipping through the pages of the book, all Harry could do now was wait.

The day went by faster than Harry wanted, he had skipped lunch and dinner and gone to the library to get some more books, but the inevitable finally came and Harry found himself standing in front of Snapes door. His hand was hovering over the door unable to make himself knock. Just as he was about to turn around and try and hide the door swung open and Snape grabbed his front hauling him inside.

"Sit down." Snape said in an agitated voice. Harry walked quickly over to a hardback chair and sat down. He clenched his hands in his lap to keep them from shaking; Snape was over by what looked like a makeshift lab and was pouring vials of liquid into one container. After a couple moments Snape poured some of the strange concoction into a cup and handed it to Harry. "Drink."

Gingerly Harry took the cup and smelled it. It smelled of dirty socks and cabbage. "What is it?"

"A component for the spell, just drink it." Snape glared at Harry and poured himself a glass of whatever it was, and downed it quickly. Harry eyed the swirling liquid and braced himself. It went down smoothly but left a piquant after taste that was awful. Setting the cup down Harry looked around the room, everywhere expect for at Snape.

Without notice Snape had removed his outer cloak and was sitting across from Harry, staring intently at him. "Take off your cloak."

Shaky hands undid the clasp and removed the cloak. Harry was starting to sweat and his stomach was getting butterflies. Still not looking at Snape Harry laced his fingers together attempting to clam himself.

"Potter!" Harry jumped at Snapes harsh tone. "Look at me."

Harrys eyes swiveled over to Snapes face, Snape was completely calm and his beady black eyes bore straight through Harrys. They stayed like that for a long time, Harry couldn't look away but with each passing moment Harrys nerves grew more intense.

Suddenly Harry stood up, "I can't do this." He turned to leave but Snape was quicker than Harry, and he had him pined against the wall before Harry could get away.

"You can't leave now." Snape said in a deadly low voice. "We're finishing this tonight."

Harry started to panic and struggle violently but Snape was stronger than Harry and he soon had Harrys arms above his head in a vice like grip.

"Stop." Snape said his eyes narrowing, "do you need a calming draught."

With a racing heart Harry nodded, hoping that Snape would have to let him go to get the potion and then he could slip out. Snape however was smarter than that and summoned the potion to him. He opened the vial one handed and instructed for Harry to open his mouth. When Harry didn't immediately react Snape tightened his grip on his wrists and Harry opened his mouth letting the cool potion slid down his throat. Instantly Harry relaxed into Snapes hold and his eyes drooped a bit. Harrys heart slowed down and his nerves returned to normal.

"Are you ready?" Snape asked Harry close to his ear.

Lazily Harry nodded and felt Snape press a bruising kiss to his mouth, then everything went black.

The next thing Harry knew Snape was handing him something else to drink and the effects of the calming potion had worn off. They were standing by the bed now and both of them had their cloaks back on, but Harry couldn't remember how they had gotten over here and why he was wearing his cloak again. There was a strange tingle going through his body though that he couldn't get rid of.

"Lets go Potter." Snape said briskly walk towards the door.

"Go?" Harry asked disbelieving, "but the bond...."

"Is complete," Snape turned on him, "we must stay together at all times for a week, now come here."

But Harrys mind was reeling, "Complete? But I thought we had to...."

Snape smirked, "we did. Come." Snape opened the door fiercely and stepped through. Harry followed him but he was confused, he didn't remember doing anything, which probably was for the better, but... did Snape erase his memory of it? Probably, Snape would do something like that.

"Where are we going?" Harry asked as they walked down the stairs.

"To the Order meeting. This is only going to happen this week, so do not think we're going to let you sit through any others past this week."

Ugh, a whole week tied to Snape, Harrys life sucked. "What about when Voldemort–"

"That has been taken care of." Snape said harshly, "Just be quiet and this will be as easy for you as possible."

Harry clenched his fists at his sides, this was going to be a week from hell. They entered the meeting room and sat down in the middle of the table. People sent his glances but no one looked too long at him. Molly Weasley was the last to enter and she warded the door, probably against her children. When she turned around and spotted Harry she smiled weakly and took the seat next to him.

Dumbledore nodded to himself confirming that everyone was present. "Severus," he started, "has it been completed?" Dumbledores eyes flickered to Harry but quickly went back to Snapes.

"Yes Headmaster." Snape said lowly. Harry looked at the table the tingly feeling in his body was starting to fade and it was quickly being replaced by nausea. Making a face Harry clenched the arm of his chair and he swayed forward. His hands were going numb and black dots were forming in front of his eyes and every word that the Headmaster said was magnified a hundred times. Very ungracefully Harrys upper body fell forward making his head connect with the table top.

Snape hauled Harry back up and pried his mouth open, pouring a vial down his throat instantly Harry was better. "Side effect from the bonding potion." Snape stated and turned back towards the Headmaster.

Harry glared at the back of Snape head, "how come you aren't feeling anything then?" Harry whispered under his breath.

"Because Potter, I'm stronger than you." Snape whispered back.

Harry slouched in his chair and crossed his arms across his chest. "I hate you."

"Good."

Harrys body was tingling again and this time it just felt annoying. Mrs. Weasley had conjured a cup of tea for Harry and silently handed it too him. Gratefully Harry took and smiled a little at her. Sipping the tea Harry concentrated on what the Headmaster was saying.

"I've just received word that Cornelius Fudge has been taken captive by the Death Eaters." Dumbledore's expression was similar to when they questioned Barty Crouch Jr. "Any moment we should be contacted with more details. As you all know Severus is currently unable to contact Lord Voldemort and we will have no new information for at least a week."

Murmurs went about the table until Moody spoke up, "how did this happen, when was he taken?"

"About 45 minuets ago a contact from the Ministry reported his absence and the Aurors investigated his home. All indications point towards kidnapping."

Well at least now he'll realize that Voldemort is really back, Harry though grimly to himself. Too bad he wasn't captured before he brought us into the Ministry. Then we wouldn't have to be in this bloody—Harry's thoughts were interrupted when a loud crack and a ball a flame burst in the air. Gracefully Fawkes swooped down and landed on the back of the Headmasters chair, holding on a claw that had a parchment tied to it. Dumbledore quickly took the parcel and quickly unrolled it. His face if at all possible went from even more serious then to grave, then to furious. Harry frankly was quite scared at the site the Headmaster was posing upon them. Fawkes sang a short mournful note that seemed to capture the very words written on the paper, and then he leapt into the air and landed on the back of Harry's chair. No one paid attention to the phoenix and sat in a thick silence waiting for the Headmaster to speak.

hey everyone!!! Sorry for the slow update!!!! My computer got a virius and deleted all of my files!! Damn them.......... anyway i had to retype the entire story by memory and that turned out harder than i thought it would be. AND Then i decided i didnt like the way the chapter was so i changed it a lot which took even more time, but here it is and i hope everyone enjoys, i've already started the next chapter!!! So hurry up with your reviews and you get a quick post!!