A/N: Here's another chapter. It's bit later than usual but hope you enjoy this as well.

Now I've got several reviews regarding Hermione's behavior. No one is perfect and wanting to learn each and everything is her flow. Being a muggleborn, she wants to prove that she deserves to be a part of the wizarding world. So she just about read anything and wants to know everything. Can't blame her for wanting to know about Harry's chat with his Soul Mates as she feels it might reveal something new and also old habits die hard. Why should Harry stop being her friend just because she's not perfect? But who knows, may be Hermione might learn to curb her curiosity in the future... may be...

Chapter 10

Harry finished his homework just before dinner and after a quick dinner went towards the dungeons for his detention. Once he reached Snape's office, he knocked and waited.

"Enter" He heard Snape say an entered the office.

"Here's the book you wanted me to get" Snape shoved a large leather bound book in to his hands "Sit there and read it until the hour passes by." He said with his usual sneer but it had Harry gaping. Snape's letting him out of detention? This had to be some kind of a record! "If you don't start reading that book right now I will change my mind and have you scrub cauldrons with a toothbrush" Snape threatened which had Harry hastening towards the only other chair available.

Harry skimmed along the book searching for the Dumbledore family and about half way he came across what he's searching for. He forgot that he's in Snape's office once he started reading. There weren't much information, but it was helpful nonetheless. Once Harry finished reading, he sat back and pondered on what he read.

Albus Dumbledore had a younger sister and a brother. His father had been sent to Azkaban for attacking some Muggles, but the details were not given in the book. His mother had died when Albus was seventeen years old and the reason was not clear. His sister had never been to Hogwarts and no one even knew about her existence until after her mysterious death sometime after his mother's death. After their sister's death, his younger brother had a falling out with him and ceased contact till now. What surprised Harry was that Dumbledore's brother was the owner of the Hogshead pub, Aberforth Dumbledore. So far the only person that had known Dumbledore form a very young age was Aberforth Dumbledore. May be he will be willing help them. The whole family history was a mystery and Aberforth might help them clear some of the problems they had. He wrote down the important facts lest he forgot any as the book needs to be returned.

Harry was surprised that it had been nearly an hour since he came and looked at his Potion's Master.

"Professor…. I've read everything I wanted to know. Thank you for agreeing to this" Harry said. He honestly didn't hate Snape. He hated the fact that Snape hates him for something his father and his friends did. It was unfair and he wanted the man to see him for himself not the James Potter clone. And it wouldn't hurt to get along as their both on the same side. Snape stared at him with an unfathomable expression. "You are welcome Potter. Now get back to your common room. Don't expect me to treat you any differently now that you happened to be My Lord's soul mate." Harry just nodded and left the office, he would worry about Snape later.

It was not a surprise for him to see Hermione and Ron waiting in the common room for him. So he sat down and explained what he read in the book.

"Are you sure there weren't anything else of importance, Harry?" Hermione asked. "Wasn't there anything on his friends and such? I mean both Ron and I are mentioned in books related to you even just in passing. If Aberforth had a falling out when they were so young he might not know anything."

"Yeah Hermione, I'm quite sure." Harry declared. "There weren't much and no mentions of a friend. I think Aberforth might know more than you think. But will he agree to meet us?"

"Don't worry Harry, he will agree to meet us." Ron said soothingly. Hermione nodded "Yeah he would surely meet us and talk. If they hadn't contacted each other since then, it must have been a huge thing that happened and he would at least tell us the reason for the falling out, but it won't explain the prophecy"

"Yeah it won't but something is better than nothing. May be Aberforth would know of his friends" Harry suggested. "We'll wait till others go to bed and contact Sirius. I've yet to tell him about Bellatrix and Narcissa wanting to meet him" So they waited until they were the only ones remaining and after casting strong privacy spells Harry got out the mirror and called Sirius. It took several minutes which caused him to think maybe Sirius had gone to bed but finally Sirius appeared panting.

"Hey Harry, what's up?" Sirius asked smiling at Harry.

"Where have you been? I thought you had gone to sleep" Harry asked smiling in response. "Remus fire called me. He had gone on a mission for the past few days and every night he contacts me. I was in the kitchen when the alarm went indicating you called. So any news?"

"Yeah, Snape managed to get me that book on families and it had a few details on the Dumbledore family." Harry said and explained what he read to him. "What do you think? Will he agree to meet us?"

"You won't know until you ask him. May be send him a letter asking to meet you on the next Hogsmeade weekend." Sirius said "Okay, we'll wait till then and ask him to meet us. By the way, what it this about Remus going for a mission?" Harry asked narrowing his eyes.

"Dumbledore wants Remus to recruit werewolves and sent him underground where most werewolves live." Sirius said with a sigh. "Remus just planned to stay with them for a few days and return. He had told them that both of us are neutral and that we don't care about Dumbledore. So far he's left alone."

"Really what is Dumbledore playing at?" Hermione asked angrily. "Sending Remus over like that. If he hadn't said that he would have been killed"

"That's exactly what Dumbledore wants Hermione" Sirius said with a sad smile seeing her getting angry on behalf of them. "Remus and Harry are my everything. He thinks with Harry at Hogwarts he won't be a problem but Remus could be a threat as he could leave anytime he wants with me in tow. He needs me to control Harry but he's afraid Remus would interfere."

"May be you two should just leave Sirius. Why continue to follow him after knowing all these things? I'm afraid that I'll lose you two." Harry pleaded. "Lucius asked me if you are willing to meet Bellatrix and Narcissa. They want to get back in contact with you. You can leave and be with them Sirius. I'm sure if I asked, Marvolo would clear your name" Sirius gaped at Harry hearing about Bellatrix and Narcissa. He kept opening and closing his mouth impersonating a fish for some time before coming back to his usual self.

"They want to meet me?" He asked in disbelief.

Harry rolled his eyes but smiled before saying, "Yes Sirius that's what Lucius told me. So would you agree? When Remus returns from his mission leave Grimmauld Place for one of those Black properties you told me of. Then you can meet as much as you want"

"No Harry, I don't think leaving Grimmauld place will work. If they left Dumbledore will focus solely on you. Besides you need them here if not Dumbledore will send you back to your Aunt's house" Hermione said before Sirius could say anything. Harry visibly deflated. He had forgotten about that and knew that Sirius had to stay at the Order Headquarters.

"Don't worry Harry. I know you worry about us but we can look after ourselves. It's better to have Dumbledore thinking that we are loyal to him even though he's suspicious of us. But I would definitely like to meet Bella and Cissa." Sirius said

"Yeah, I guess you are right. I'll tell Lucius and he will think of something. Be careful Sirius. Goodnight" Harry said and the mirror went blank after Sirius said his goodbye.

"Come on Harry let's go to bed now. You know they can look after themselves. Ron and I spent some time looking for spells and potions which can be used in battle. We'll discuss them in the morning. Now go and get some sleep" Hermione said while shoving Harry towards the boy's dormitory. Harry knew arguing won't work so both him and Ron went to sleep while Hermione did the same.

The next morning Harry woke up later than usual and was surprised to see Ron had already left. It seems he was the last to wake. Once he reached the common room he was further surprised to see Ron and Hermione writing down something on a parchment and they had several books scattered around them. Seeing Hermione like that was a normal thing but Ron? Shaking his head Harry approached the duo.

"Good morning Hermione, Ron. What are you two doing? I thought you finished your homework yesterday" Harry asked them in confusion and sat down beside Ron to take a look at the parchment.

"Good Morning Harry" Both Ron and Hermione greeted him at the same time and Hermione continued to explain. "It's not school work. We are looking for spells which can be used in a battle and there are lots of spells. If these are only the light spells, can you guess about the Dark spells? No wonder Voldemort always win against Aurors."

"Yeah I wondered about that. Not only the defensive and offensive spells but healing spells a well. We c_" Harry stopped in mid-sentence as the book he got from Marvolo heated up. Harry quickly opened it.

L: Good morning Harry.

H: Good morning Lucius. Did you talk with the Lestranges?

L: Yes Harry. I have never seen them acting like that. Who are their soul mates? All three of them stared at me with open mouths for 5 long minutes. They definitely want to meet them. Well not only meet them but I'd rather not think about that.

H: Really? That's great I'll let them know. They really thought that there's no chance.

L: Well can you tell who they are please?

H: If your sister-in-law didn't tell you, what makes you think I'll tell you?

L: But I'm your soul mate. Why can't you tell me? I want to know about these mysterious soul mates.

H: Stop pouting Lucius, it's unbecoming of you.

L: I'm not pouting Harry. Malfoys don't pout. I'm simply asking.

M: Good morning Harry. Care to tell me what has made our dear Lucius to pout like a child?

Harry couldn't stop laughing at what Marvolo wrote. Both Ron and Hermione also were snickering as they are reading as well.

L: I'm not pouting Marvolo, stop lying. You can't even see me. I was just asking Harry about the Lestranges' soul mates. He's refusing to tell me.

M: Now I would like to know that as well. I have never seen Bella act like a toddler finding her favourite toy. It's discerning.

H: Nope. I'm not telling you. I'm sure if you ask nicely they'll tell you.

M: Why can't you tell us? And Dark Lords don't do nice.

H: Both of you should stop pouting. I'm sure you'll find out when they all get together. I'm starving so I'll be going for breakfast. Oh I almost forgot. Snape got me the book on families.

L: We are not pouting Harry. What was in there?

H: Nothing much just that his father was sent to Azkaban for attacking muggles. Mother and sister died of unknown reasons and brother had a falling out with him and haven't spoken since then. His brother is Aberforth Dumbledore, owner of Hogshead. So we are thinking of contacting him on our next Hogsmeade weekend.

M: May be Aberforth might know something of help to us. It would be better if you talk to him rather than us. Now go for breakfast we'll talk soon.

L: Yes Harry we'll definitely talk soon. I'm waiting to learn about your friends who are the Lestranges' soul mates.

H: You'll know soon Lucius, so stop pouting. What would the house elves think? Okay I'm going now, bye.

Harry quickly shut the book and stood up. Ron was still chuckling. "That was great. I wonder what he'll do once he learns about the twins" Ron said between chuckles.

"Come on you two. Let's go to breakfast. It's already late" Hermione said even though she was smiling as well.

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