Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter. Harry Potter belongs to JKR and to WB. I also do not own Apollo. Apollo is a Greek and Roman deity and has been around since the dawn of civilization.

Summary: It is fifth year for Harry Potter and the world as he knows it will be flipped onto its head. He's been kept in the dark and when the dementor attack happens an ally is revealed. The ally's name is Apollo and he will shape Harry Potter into something that the Wizarding World is unprepared for.

Author's Note: First chapter story. A work in progress, in which I am constantly revising, added to, and changing as I go. I know that it has been awhile but unfortunately life has just gotten in the way but I will not be abandoning this story. So you don't have to worry. And a big thank you to all who have review this story. Thank you soo much! Please review and tell me what you think.

Chapter 10

Lady Diana's mind raced with this new piece of information. 'Severus no longer has the dark mark! I wonder what caused it to disappear. Was it the result of the protections and oaths place upon him by myself, Apollo, and Lord Hades? I need to send word to Apollo immediately.'

Lady Diana waited as Poppy told Albus of Severus's clean bill of health. Albus looked down at Severus with his thoughts conflicted, 'On one hand I'm glad that Severus is free from Voldemort's grasp but on the other hand, the Order has just lost its spy and all the vital information that had been brought to them. How were the members of the Order to defend innocent lives without their inside man? I need to think this over and see what can be done.'

Albus looked at Poppy, "I think I will remain beside him tonight and see if he will need any help."

Poppy shook her head at Albus, "Severus will be fine Albus. There are no significant injuries that are life threatening and aside from the miracle of losing the dark mark, he is in perfect health. There is no need for you to stay. I will just reset the alarms around his bed, so if something changes I will know. You should return to bed and not worry, Albus. Severus is fine."

Albus hesitated, "If you are sure Poppy."

"I am Albus. Severus is fine. Now go to bed."

Albus nodded, "Alright, but if anything changes, I wish to notified."

Poppy agreed, "I will notify you if anything changes."

Albus sighed, "Goodnight Poppy."

"Goodnight Headmaster."

As Albus left the hospital wing, Poppy turned to Severus and whispered, "Severus, I'm so relieved that you no longer bare the dark mark. You are no free to do as you please and I hope that you will be happy and find love. If there is anyone deserving of happiness and love it's you. There will be no more suffering and no more pain. Sleep well Severus, be at peace."

Poppy tucked the blanket around Severus, reset the alarms around his bed and returned to her quarters. Lady Diana quietly crept out of the shadows and approached his bed. 'The woman, Poppy, need not worry. Severus's sleep will be undisturbed. And she is right, he deserves to be happy and loved and he will be!'

Lady Diana sat down in the chair that Albus had been sitting in, when there was a flash of light and a bird appeared on top of the headboard. Diana blinked as she focused on the bird, which was predominately red with flashes of gold mixed in. 'This must be Fawkes! What a beautiful phoenix!'

'Why thank you, Lady of the Moon! It's not every day that I am complemented by one of the Gods.'

Diana started and she stared at Fawkes. 'You can speak into my mind? You know who I am?'

'Yes, it's one of my many gifts. All the magical creatures can recognize the Gods as all magic stems from them.'

Diana smiled, 'Do you always watch over Severus when he is in the hospital wing?'

'Yes, and I also watch over him when he's not.'

Diana nodded, 'May I ask why?'

'I watch over him because he has such a beautiful soul, one of the most beautiful and magnificent souls that I have ever seen. I have always been drawn to him. There is something about him, something otherworldly. But his soul has been damaged and he has suffered so much. He allowed himself to be seduced by the evil that is Voldemort and did horrible things to innocent people. He walked the dark path and it is a path that I cannot follow. Even though he found the strength to turn away, he still carries the taint of evil.'

Diana nodded, 'Is that why you haven't bound yourself to him? Because he chooses to walk the dark path and carries some of that evil with him?'

'Yes.'

Diana sighed, 'What if I were to tell you that he no longer carries that evil, that he is finally free of it. Would you bind yourself to him?'

'Yes, with proof that he no longer carries it.'

Diana reached over and brought the blanket down. She then pulled up the sleeve on Severus's right arm, showing an arm free of the dark mark. 'He was released from the evil of dark mark tonight. I believe that the loss of the dark mark came from his winning the favor and protection of the Gods.'

'Which Gods?'

Diana straightened the sleeve and fixed the blanket. 'Lord Hades, Lord Apollo, and myself.'

'Severus has the protection and favor of the Lord of Death?! Why?!'

Diana looked at Fawkes, 'Severus has the Lord of Death's favor because he is Lord Hades' son. This is most likely the reason why you have been drawn to Severus, why he seems so other worldly to you. It's because he is otherworldly. He is essentially part god. And he is going to need all the protection that he can get.'

'Why?'

Diana smiled, 'Because Severus will protect the Child of Prophecy with his life.'

'Harry Potter.'

Diana nodded, 'Now do you see?' He was always worthy of you. He just needs to realize that himself.'

'I will bind myself to him as I have seen proof that he no longer bares the evil taint and that he has truly returned to the light and the Old Ways.'

Diana then watch in shock as Fawkes began to glow and intertwine his magic and essence with Severus. The light was so bright that Diana had to turn away. When the light faded, Severus was still asleep and Fawkes was still on the headboard but there was a difference to Fawkes. He still was predominately red but now there was a mix of gold, black, and silver mixed in. 'I am now bonded to Severus and I will protect him from now on.'

Diana smiled brightly. 'I need to tell Apollo of what has transpired. I have to get a message to him.'

'I will bring the message to Lord Apollo, if you wish.'

Diana looked at Fawkes uncertainly, 'If you are sure. I don't wish to separate you from Severus right after your bonding.'

'It is not a problem and I would be honored to bear the message of the Lady of the Moon.'

Diana smiled, 'Just tell him what has happened just now. He should have returned to the Temple in Delphi by now.

'I will be back.' And with that final thought Fawkes flashed out of the room. Diana looked down at Severus and shook her head, lightly laughing. 'See Severus, everything is already changing for the good. I wonder what reaction Severus will have when he realizes that Fawkes is now his familiar and bonded?'

Meanwhile, in Delphi, Apollo had just landed his chariot and ran into the Temple. He headed straight to Harry's room. As he reached the room, he was greeted by the Head Priestess. "How is he?"

"The child is fine and sleeping peaceful, my lord."

Apollo looked down at Harry as he slept on, oblivious to the world. "There have been no changes at all?"

The Head Priestess shook her head, "No my lord there has been no changes at all."

Apollo nodded, "Thank you for looking after him. That is all, you may return to you room and rest. Tomorrow is going to be a busy day."

The Head Priestess nodded, "You are welcome, my lord."

And with that, she left Apollo alone with Harry. Apollo pulled up a chair and sat beside Harry and scanned him for precaution to make sure that everything was ok. When he finished, he sat back and thought over the events that happened. He looked out the window and noticed that sky beginning to lighten. The dawn was coming in a couple of hours.

All of sudden, there was a flash of light and a bird was sitting on Harry's bed. Apollo blinked and stared at the bird. 'Forgive the intrusion, Lord Apollo. I come baring a message from the Lady of the Moon.'

Apollo jumped up in a panic, 'Is everything alright with Diana and Severus?!'

'Yes, there is no need to panic Lord Apollo. The message, I bare is one of good news!'

Apollo sighed with relief, 'What is the message?'

'The message is this, I am Fawkes. I am a phoenix and now I am the familiar and bonded of Severus Snape.'