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A True Heart of Darkness: Chapter Eleven

A New Power Arises!

The few days after his inheritance Harry felt the uncomfortable feeling in his back that professor Lupin had described. His wings were starting to form! He had to hold back a dark grin at the thought. Throughout the day he continuously felt the pull under his skin, or the slight pain at the small cracking of bones. He could not wait for the weekend. It had been about the right time that they should be almost completely formed under his skin. He told everyone about it and Hermione asked if he was going to stay in his dormitory.

"Why not, I'll just come down here when I start to feel the extreme pain." He said, but she caught his overconfident tone.

"Harry, you can't predict that. What if it's too extreme? What if you do not make it here in time and they burst from your back halfway and you bleed out on the staircases?" Her voice filled with worry. He sat back and thought about it. He knew he was strong, but she gave a valid point. He did not want his inheritance going around with the other school gossip. It would only hinder them, especially with gathering other students if he were to be ousted as a 'dark creature'. He had to change their minds on exactly what was 'dark' first.

"You give a valid point, I will stay here then for the next three days." Draco finally chimed in.

"And I will stay too, one of us needs to be here to help cut them out. Plus my blood will help you heal." Harry nodded and they continued the rest of the day per usual. Neville had created a draft of the notice for the students that they wanted; he just needed to get Harry's permission to send it out. That night Harry looked it over in the sanctuary.

"I like it Neville. However, I think you should sign it 'A concerned friend'. It reinforces the idea that we are another student in true need. Other than that, you can copy these and send them out via school owl during the morning post delivery. That way they won't be overly noticed." Neville nodded and went to make the copies and they were sent out the following morning.

The letters were cloned copies, the original kept in Neville's files, the closet Ravenclaw. The ink on the notice was charmed to only be readable by the student it was specifically sent to, it said:

Dear Student,

I need to tell you something important pertaining to Harry Potter. I am worried for his health and after talking to him feel that, as his fellow student, you should know the horrible things he has had to go through. I found out that Harry is in trouble from our very own Headmaster. I can't tell you why right now, but trust me that Harry needs help. A group of us are meeting next Saturday on the seventh floor corridor. Come at precisely 7pm after dinner. I cannot sign this note in fear of being found, but this is serious. Come hear what we have to say.

A Concerned friend

Harry was happy at the turn out at breakfast. Many of the students met up with others from their house, which had also received a letter. Though he did spy one Hufflepuff, Cedric, try to show his friend but then find that he couldn't speak at all. Harry laughed at the boy's reaction to losing his voice. Neville had hexed the note so that once touched it bound the person in a contract of secrecy. Harry finished his toast with a smirk and stood to leave for class. He had to hold back a grimace as he rose from the table. His back had been especially painful since that morning. He had an inkling he would be getting his wings that night, if not the next day. He nodded to Hermione, who stood, and the two left the hall. Ron got up from the table as well attempting to catch up behind them.

"Hey mate! Wait up!" Ron said as he finally caught them. He smiled and clapped Harry on the back, attempting a friendly gesture. Unfortunately Harry let out a small shout and moved quickly from in front of Ron.

"Don't touch me!" He yelled, holding his pained shoulder blade and glaring at Ron who looked taken aback.

"Just trying to be friendly, no need to be an arse about it." He answered with his own glare. Harry just rolled his shoulder, letting out a hiss as he felt the hurt muscles tense and flex. Ron, thinking he was sore from stress, attempted to help.

"See I knew Hermione wouldn't know how to help a friend in need. That's why you need me. I'll wring out those sore muscles." He made a move to grip Harry's shoulders. Said boy backed away from him and swatted his hands away.

"Is your hearing impaired? I said Do. Not. Touch. Me!" Harry all but growled at him. Ron rubbed his now red hands and glared again, his face getting red in anger. Students in the entryway stopped to see the commotion between the supposed friends. Hermione was happy to see some from their list look in concern. Her attention turned to Ron as he started yelling.

"Fine, I'm done trying to be your mate, you obviously don't know greatness when you see it. You snot nosed fame obsessed prat!" His yelling escalated toward the end and Hermione had to hold Harry back from cursing the boy. She knew it was getting out of hand when she heard small hisses coming from Harry in soft whispers. She took a step in front of Harry to block Ron from a possible attack.

"Stop pestering Harry, Weasley. You are just a brown-nosing suck up. So leave, no one wants you here" She said sternly turning up her nose in superiority.

"You good for nothing Mudblood!" He went to pull his wand out, but it flew from his hands. Severus Snape was behind the group, Ron's wand in hand, and a bored look on his face.

"Attempting to curse a student Mr. Weasley? That'll be twenty points from Gryffindor and a detention with Filch tonight. Now get out of my sight before I decide I want to give you a week of detention. You may get your wand later in your charms class. Perhaps by then you will learn to control your temper." He drawled and broke up the crowd that had begun to form.

Before the two friends could leave he called them to his office. They followed him silently down the dungeon corridors till they reached the potions lab. He tapped a wall off to the side with his wand and the wall opened up like a door. He ushered them in to the warm entrance room. His living space was oddly warm and cozy looking. He led them to a desk full of half graded essays and they sat on a couch in front of it, him taking the chair behind the desk.

"Professor, we have Transfiguration now." Hermione said, breaking the silence.

"I will write you a pass. Do you know why I pulled you away? I believe you do, don't you Mr. Potter?" He turned to see Harry staring at him in a calculating way. The Raven lost his look and turned a confused eye to the professor.

"Do not play dumb with me. I received a letter from Mr. Malfoy and from what he said you should be getting your wings in soon. If not today by the look of you." He stood and walked over behind Harry. He gave the professor a mistrustful look.

"And what exactly does that have to do with you, professor?" He asked snidely

"I am here to make sure nothing goes wrong with the process. Many fledging's have lost a wing or damaged their spine during this transformation. In clans, an elder will usually watch over the process and help guide them out from your back. I am here to fulfill that role. There are no other adult vampire's close by, making me your only option." He drawled with a slightly annoyed look on his face.

"I know the customs, I've read them. I have also shown Hermione how to guide my wings out. I do not need you—" He was interrupted as the professor gave a dark look.

"I knew you were just a brat who thinks he knows everything, so much like your father. Thinking you are the best at everything, that you are so above help. Listen here, I will be there, you need my help, so deal with it. " His eyes glowed red as his anger took over. He sneered at the two students, leaning back in his desk.

" You will stay here tonight and tomorrow morning. I will make sure Minerva excuses you from classes." He finished in a dismissive tone.

Harry was glaring at the older man. He despised the reference made to James Potter, since he was not his actual father. Nor did he like the way the man tried to over power him. He could feel his vampire side hiss in anger at Snape's attempt to dominate him, but at the same time it sensed the family bond, and was upset that it had to submit to its parent. He was not used to someone trying to control him.

"I am not a 'brat who thinks he knows everything'. I am a person who researched what is happening to them so not to go into this situation blind. I am told I am much like my father, but think about that before you try to compare me to James Potter. I will accept your help this time, but not because I want to. If we are working together, however, please refrain from demeaning me and underestimating my worth. I will fight back. If you don't believe me, ask some of your Slytherins' about second year and the second floor. I'm sure they will cringe, and not even know why." He stopped as his eyes bled red in his anger, leaning forward to lock eyes with equally red eyes.

"For now, we have class and I will make an excuse to get us out of being late, but thank you for your offer of a pass professor. I'll be here tonight after dinner with Draco. Good day." He hissed in anger and left the room. Hermione sat for a moment, taking in Snape's shock, at Harry's statement. She stood slowly and made her way to the door.

"Thank you professor, but please do take him seriously. He isn't who you think he is." She said and then took her leave.

'I'll find out tonight what clan he is from then I can dump him on them. But still' The potions professor thought as his next class entered. He looked through his memories of James Potter. From his school years and later once the man had grown older, and paused. There was a large gap between when they graduated and Harry being born. His eyes narrowed in annoyance.

'I need to find out what that means, why do I feel something is…missing' Were his final thoughts as he barked at his sixth year class to begin.

Harry sent a note to Draco about the change of plans at lunch. The blonde gave him a confused look, but at Harry's dark glare, he knew not to ask. The rest of the day went by as per usual. Other than the fact that that some students had begun to shun Ron Wesley for being insensitive and bothering Harry, it was a wonderful add to their plans. However, Harry was easily set off all day. His back went from aches and soreness, to outright pain. He was finding himself wishing dinner to hurry, so he could finally let his wings free. Once it was time to head to the Great Hall Harry felt himself relax, if only slightly. Upon entering the hall for dinner he let a small sadistic grin touch his face as he saw Ron at the table spouting like a chicken. His brothers seemed to think it was a fit punishment for bothering Harry earlier that day. After various attempts to speak, Ron finally quieted and ate with a red face to match his hair. Harry did not feel very hungry, the pain being his only focus, that and to keep his glamour's up. Though at Hermione's persistence he made sure to eat some ad drink water instead of the customary pumpkin juice. After dinner Harry and Hermione made their way to the dungeons, leaving once Harry could stand the pain no longer. Draco was to meet them by Snape's rooms so no one saw the three of them together. They made their way to the wall and found Draco waiting outside. Harry immediately went over and embraced the blonde, nuzzling his neck to quell his temper. He gave him a quick peck on the lips and a soft smile.

"Sorry about earlier Dray, the professor riled me up and I could not calm down." He said in apology. Draco just chuckled.

"Do not worry about it. I thought that he may have said something to anger you." He pulled from the embrace and placed his hand on the wall where the potions professors' office was. Immediately the walls shifted to rant him entrance.

"Since Severus is my godfather I am keyed into his personal rooms incase of emergency. Hopefully he is ready." He grabbed Harry's hand and ushered them both in behind him. The door closed once they all got in, and the three were greeted by the potions professor.

"Follow me, we will be in the guest bedroom." He said and ushered them to a room off to the side. The three teens followed him silently, not wishing to upset either Snape. As they entered the room Harry gasped as another spasm hit him, causing him to fall to his knees. Draco swore and knelt down, even as he saw his mates' eyes glow blood red.

"Seems like he is already hitting the final stage. Granger, Draco, help me get him face down onto the bed." Snape said as he pulled out an dagger and dipped it into a purple potion.

Hermione and Draco got Harry onto the bed. Hermione cast incarcerous to bind Harry's arms and legs spread eagle on the bed. Harry thrashed and snarled at all of them. His fangs coming out and his nails growing slightly to show sharp claws. Severus cast another charm on the ropes, making them stronger. Hopefully they would hold until they were done.

"He is going to be feral till we get his wings out. He feels vulnerable and his vampire instincts are in control. Do not get too close or he will try to attack you." He said, slowly letting his glamour's drop before the teens. He would need to be in full vampire form or Harry would not cam down enough to get this over with.

Hermione and Draco looked with wide eyes as their greasy and big nosed potions professor changed before their eyes. His once grease slicked hair fell in soft waves to his chin. His once hard angry features turned more angular and have him an air of royalty. He grew at least a few inches to reach 6'5'' and the most startling of all were his robes. Once large billowing robes changed into two very large leathery wings. They reached to almost touch each side of the large room. Draco gasped as he saw the mark on the inside left wing. The same mark branded onto his neck, the mark of their clan. Severus, ignoring the other teens, let his instincts take over to perform the act of releasing a pups wings. He sat on Harry's thighs and brought the dagger just to the right of his neck, where his spine began. The boy began to thrash and hiss, but Severus growled and the raven-haired boy grew limp. In the back of his head Severus knew this was strange, that it should not happen. Pups only cow to the call of their dominant or their parent. But that was pushed aside as he began the process of cutting out the fledging's wings.

"Draco, be ready for him to feed from you. And be warned; this is going to be bloody and he is going to scream." Was all the warning he gave as he dug the blade into the boys back. Harry screamed and clenched the ropes that bound his wrists, his glamour breaking in the process. Hermione noticed the change in his appearance, but thankfully it looked as if the professor did not. So focused on his task the potions master made no acknowledgement to the sudden dispel of magic. Snape made the first cut quick and the second one followed only moments after, followed by another scream. He then tossed the dagger away and placed his hands on Harry's bleeding back. He closed his eyes and pushed his magic into his hands to coax the wings out. Slowly they began to move under Harry's skin and then the tips began to peak from the slits made. Harry didn't stop screaming the whole time. Once the wings were halfway through Snape jumped off the teen and the rest of the wing flew out in a quick motion. Harry gave an animalistic cry as they were released. All three of them gaped at the size of his wings. While Snape's were large, Harry's were….huge. They touched the top of the room and easily reached each side of the room. They were leathery and covered in black/blue scales on the outside. Though as the candlelight hit them, they turned a silver color. Once they stretched their full length they began to shrink, becoming the proper size to fit the teen they belonged to. Harry lay limp on the bed, and being a vampire, was not breathing. Draco rushed to his side, Hermione handing him a blood replenishing potions for after. The blonde undid the ties with wandless magic and coaxed Harry into sitting up.

"Harry, come here. I'll make it feel better," He ushered the boy's head closer to his neck. Harry just looked up with tired red eyes. Draco smiled and gave a small chuckle.

"Yes you egotistical prat, they were leathered and huge. Now get over here so you can heal and we can rest. " He scooted the boy over and had him half lay on his chest. His wings automatically hid them from the others view, which was much appreciated by Snape. He softly touched Hermione's shoulder and beckoned her outside the room.

"It is inappropriate for other vampires to see mates drinking from each other. That is why his wings covered them. Come." And the two left the room. Snape put up a silencing charm and an alerting charm, to give them privacy, but also to let him know once they were done. He was itching to see the boy's clan mark, especially with wings that large.

"Professor, please do not go looking for his clan mark, not yet." He turned a surprised look at the young witch. It was as if she read his mind. She gave a soft smile.

"We have a seer among us, and she warned me against looking into things before I was ready to know. She told me to tell you the same. Beware your thirst for knowledge; sometimes you gain more than you ever wished to know. Don't worry, you'll find out this summer, she assured me. But it is not time for it yet." HE lost his shock and turned to face her with a sneer.

"Do not think to tell me what to do witch. I am a fully matured dominant vampire and I will do what I wish, when I wish it. I can handle any new knowledge I wish to know. Remember who you are speaking to before using such insolence in my presence again." He snarled angrily. Hermione just gave him a frustrated look.

"Do you really? Then you have found that your mind is tampered with, that people you once trusted are in fact liars, and you have realized what has been hidden from you, from right under your nose? I think not. Until you answer those questions you are not ready. I know even vampires heed the word of a pureblood seer, do not be stupid to cast her away so blindly just because she is young. Power knows no age, only those worthy to wield it, " With that she saw the alarms go off to alert them when the boys were composed. She walked over to the door without seeing the expression on their professor's face. One does not usually win an argument with a vampire and live to walk away. Snape growled at the young witches words, but knew she was right. Much as he hated to admit it, seers were powerful beings. Their advice was not one to be tossed aside or taken lightly. Wrapping himself in glamour's once more he wrote a small note to the teens. Letting them know he had something to attend to, but to stay in his rooms for the next day. All three were excused from classes. He left it charmed to the door, and took his leave; flooing to Riddle manor.

He had much to tell his Lord, and he could use a stiff drink after the night he has had.

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Thank you all for your patience! I have half of the next chapter written! I am also taking a poll for love partners! I have already decided this is a D/H, N/L, and S/R. But the others are open for potential mates! Leave your request in your review please or I have a poll made up too.

Here are the options!

Hermione/Blaise

Hermione/Cedric (cause he will be big later on)

Hermione/Twins (either or both ;) )

Blaise/Pansy

Cedric/Ginny

Blaise/Ginny

Fred/George (sorry I'm a sucker for twincest)

Tom Riddle/Hermione

Let me know if any other peak your interest, I'm pretty open minded about it

Thank you again for being the amazing readers you are! Keep in touch for the next chapter, its going to be fun as the Yule season approaches. Then we will skip all the way to the end of the year when Harry and the great Lord Riddle finally meet. Along with a shaggy friend we've missed these past few chapters

Kakeru