A/N: I'm really sorry for the long wait, but here I am, hope you enjoy. Please note that I'm not a native English speaker and if there's any mistakes, let me know.

Chapter 15

Previously…

"There's no point in waiting for him I think" Neville said thoughtfully. "We'll leave now and return another day. I doubt Harry will be in any condition to discuss war strategies with his current mood".

Everyone nodded their consent and left the Room of Requirement in twos and threes. Everyone was worried for their friend's sake. Even Draco and Blaise, who had no reason to worry, couldn't help but be concerned for him. But for now they'll wait for further news.


Harry, Lucius and Marvolo sat on the couch silently, each basking in the warmth of the other for a very long time until they heard a chime of a clock signaling midnight. It was Marvolo who broke the silence at first. "Harry, you need to go back to Hogwarts. No point in alerting Dumbledore of your whereabouts."

Harry nodded his head and smiled shyly at them. The presence of his soul mates has considerably calmed him and he was somewhat relaxed. He was confident that whatever happened his mates will be with him and together they could defeat Dumbledore. "Thank you both for being with me. I know I'm sounding childish but you two being here and understanding me, means a lot"

"No need to thank Harry, and you are not being childish. We understand what you are feeling even we feel the same about everything. You are our mate and don't hesitate to come to either of us for anything". Lucius instatntly replied while warmly hugging him. "Yes Harry, Lucius is right. And now you need to go back. We are all emotionally exhausted so we need rest. You go back and sleep and don't worry about anything we will take of you". Marvolo responded with small smile and guided Harry towards the fireplace gently.

Harry smiled in return and on a sudden impulse gave a quick light kiss on the cheek to both of them before grabbing some floo powder. Both Marvolo and Lucius were stunned with the sudden kiss so they were not quite aware of Harry leaving. So it was with a smile on his face that Harry flooed back to the Room of Requirement.

He was not surprised to see the room vacant but covered himself with his cloak and left for the Gryffindor Tower. He purposely made himself not think about what Dumbledore did but of his soul mates. The Tower was also deserted so climbed up to his dormitory and slept somewhat peacefully.


Both Marvolo and Lucius came to their senses after Harry left and both were thinking about the recent revelations.

"What now Marvolo? You might have reassured Harry but what are we going to do?" Lucius asked turning to look at Marvolo. They were still standing in front of the fireplace.

"First we need to know the real prophecy. There need to be one because the Hall of Prophecies had one. I might have some lead to obtain a copy of the original, and I'm sure I will succeed. As for Dumbledore, knowing his misdeeds is not enough as we need proof and that might be difficult. But fear not Lucius, I will make him pay" Marvolo said with determination, his eyes burning with the need for revenge. "Go to sleep Lucius. Tomorrow we will plan. I will call a meeting with the inner circle and we'll discuss further then. Get some rest love, we both need it". With that Marvolo departed leaving a stunned Lucius.

Marvolo called him love. He was sure it was unintentionally said due to the recent emotional revealing and would not be repeated but that did not stop Lucius from reveling. May be being with their younger mate be much more advantages than he thought. Lucius thought happily as he retired for the night.


Harry woke up late the next day, luckily it was a Sunday. Once he dressed he went down to the common as he was the only occupant in the dormitory. Both Ron and Hermione were there waiting for him and to his displeasure Ginny as well. They were talking the importance of exams, in truth Hermione was preaching about exams and Ron and Ginny were pretending to be listening. Both Weasleys looked immensely relieved once they saw him. Ron jumped up quickly and said," Hey Harry, we were waiting for you. Come on, let's go for breakfast, I'm starving".

Seeing Hermione open her mouth to no doubt lecture them about something, Harry nodded and lead the way to the portrait hole. Ginny too followed them starting a chat about girl stuff with Hermione. Once they reached the doors of the Great Hall, Ginny quickly attached herself to Harry's side still continuing her chat with Hermione. Highly confused of her actions, Harry sat down for breakfast near the end of Gryffindor table as per usual with Ginny beside her.

This was not the first time Ginny confused Harry. She always acts like she's besotted with Harry only when their in the Great Hall, or more importantly in Dumbledore's presence. Harry currently had so many matters on his mind that he just made a mental note look in to that later. Maybe get Hermione to find out the reason, but for now he needs to concentrate on how to get rid of Dumbledore.

During breakfast he made eye contact with Draco and nodded imperceptibly to let him know that everything is alright. He received one in reply so Harry joined the ongoing conversation.


Marvolo had woken quite early in the morning and currently sat staring unseeingly at a Death Eater report, his mind on the meeting with Harry last night. He had heard of a sacred place which kept records of all prophecies. It was mentioned in one of the scrolls he found in the Slytherin Vault at Gringottes. But the information was not clear and he hadn't found mention of it in anywhere. Even though it's a drawback, he cannot just abandon the idea. He absolutely need to find the true prophecy and Lord Voldemort does not loose.

Marvolo sighed looking at the stack of reports on his table. Apart from finding out the Prophecy, he needs to work on refining the Ministry which is not going as swiftly as he wishes but progresses nonetheless. As he went back to reading the reports he felt the wards of the Manor tingling, warning him of someone arriving. Marvolo looked at the time and seeing it is nearing 9 o'clock, he got up and went towards the meeting room. He had called all of his inner circle members and he felt them arriving one by one.

The dark lord sat at head of the table and waited till all the inner circle members sat down. Once they all sat, everyone looked expectantly at their Lord who started to speak.

"As you all have been informed Harry and Lucius are my Soul Mates. I am sure many have questions, mainly why I went after the Potters and about the prophecy. Recent revelation led me to believe that the prophecy was a fake". Everyone except Licius and Severus gasped at the information. Marvolo choose to ignore the interruption and continued.

"I have also found that there is another prophecy regarding me and Harry and that Dumbledore must be the only person to have heard it. Now I already have a plan to acquire the prophecy"( No need for his supporters to know that he doesn't have a definite lead). "The reason you have been summoned is to gather all information on Dumbledore's past".

Here Marvolo explained what he and Lucius had learned the previous night. Many shouted their displeasure and anger of Dubledore's true reason for fighting against Dark Magic. Everyone started to speak at once forgetting for a moment just who's presence they are in.

"Silence!" Marcolo said icily. Even though he did not shout every one heard him, and quieted down immediately.

"I understand perfectly that Dumbledore's actions are vile and need to be rectified but you don't need to act like toddlers. Put all your efforts in to finding proof of what I told you. Gather information. We need to discredit the old man before killing him. If we can prove he killed his own sister, it will be priceless." Marvolo said in a cold voice. He needs them to do exactly what he said and failure is not an option.

"Theodore, I want you to visit Nurmengard and speak with Grindelwald. Find out what exactly happened during his battle with Dumbledore. If they were lovers, may be Dumbledore tricked him."

"Yes my Lord, I will leave immediately." Theodore replied bowing his head.

Marvolo looked at the rest of his loyal followers and said, "I need something before next Sunday, do not fail me"

There was a chorus of "yes my Lord"s from the assembled Death Eaters and they all bowed and left the premises after Marvolo dismissed them. Only Lucius remained.

"Why did you ask Theodore to visit Nurmengard? Don't you trust me?" Lucius asked in a calm voice but his inner turmoil could be seen within his eyes. All the happiness of being called 'love' by Mravolo vanished with him appointing Theodore. Usually it was Lucius who get assigned such specific and important orders. He would be the one Marvolo trusted to get the necessary information. So what changed within the span of a few hours?

"Lucius, why are you acting like a teenager?" Marvolo asked calmly. He knew why Lucius acted this way but wanted to hear it nevertheless.

"I'm not acting like a teenager" Lucius nearly shouted in frustration. "Do you think I couldn't successfully accomplish that order? Usually you trust me with such tasks. So why now change, all of a sudden?"

"Lucius, would you just let me explain?" Marvolo said in a stern voice, his face expressionless. "First of all, do not forget that I'm your sworn Lord. And second, going to Nurmengard and actually speaking with Grindelwalde will take some time. Theodore needs to do the necessary paper work and get permission from the authorities and he needs to maintain secrecy. It will take time, more than a week I expect. I need you here now Lucius" Marvolo finished speaking, his voice going soft at the end. He beckoned Lucius closer and together they retired to a comfortable looking living room.

Once they were seated Marvolo resumed speaking. "I have read of a place that holds copies of all the prophecies in the world Lucius. I intend to go and search for it. I believe it to be somewhere in Albania and while I search for it I need you here to manage my work for me. That's why I chose Theodore instead. Do you understand now? I hope you would act your age in future."

"I'm sorry Marvolo, I don't know what came over me. Please forgive me?" Lucius asked tilting his head back a little to look at his mate. Marvolo gently placed both his hands on either sides of Lucius's face and pressed a soft kiss. He would forgive Lucius because the recent events are quite troublesome and he needs to reassure Lucius of his intentions. Without completing the mating bond and due to them not been close for so long made Lucius quite vulnerable as a submissive mate.

The gentle kiss slowly morphed in to a heated tongue battle until they heard some kind of an alarm which had them both jumping back to look for the source of the sound. The sound was coming from Marvolo's study and he quickly recognized it as the alarm set for Harry's messages.

Within minutes both mates were looking at the latest massage from Harry.

H: Good morning Marvolo. I hope Lucius is reading as well. I have called a meeting with a few of my friends. They wanted to know how my meeting went. I thing they are disappointed that we didn't jump each other. Any way during our discussion, the topic of Gindelwald came up and if Dumbledore really defeated him. You think you could get someone to look in to that?

Lucius couldn't help but blush a little when he read the jumping each other part. His mind automatically conjuring up images of Harry jumping him. He huffed a laugh as a smirking Marvolo started writing a reply.

M: Good morning Harry. I have already appointed someone to look in to that matter. We couldn't inform you since we had been a bit busy since early morning.

H: What to do you mean busy? You two better not be doing anything without me!

M: Of course not Harry. We wouldn't dream of doing anything without you. You will always be between us or on top of either of us, or squirming beneath us.

Marvolo wrote his reply with a devious smirk while Lucius could be seen chuckling. The next response came after a long pause that too was a quick one.

H: Stop it. That wasn't what I meant. Everyone's waiting for me I got to go. Bye.

Lucius would do anything to see Harry's face right now but he would get plenty of time later for now it definitely raised his moods and from the looks of it so has Marvolo's

"Lucius I will let you know more about that place in Albania once I get a more clear idea, most probably tomorrow" Marvolo said while sitting down behind his table, already reaching for a large tome. Lucius recognizing it for the dismissal it was left quietly.


Harry and his two best friends managed to shrug Ginny off after breakfast and they managed to send messages to Luna, Neville, Draco and Blaise to meet up in the Room of Requirements.

There Harry told them about his meeting with his mates and then started giving off ideas to gather more information. It was then the topic of Grindewald arose. Harry quickly wrote a message to Marvolo in case he forgot later and this was an important fact. Of course Marvolo couldn't just not make fun of him and currently he resembled a ripe tomato imagining all those scenarios in his mind.

"Potter, what's the matter?" Draco asked seeing Harry's red face. "Did you tell the Dark Lord about Grindelwalde?" Harry nodded and after writing a hasty reply he closed the book with a snap. "What's wrong Harry? Did he reply?"Hermione asked him hand already reaching to grab the book from Harry. "No!" Harry shouted "You don't want to read that. It's between me and my Soulmates."

'What would they say to you that made you blush so mu_" Draco started to ask but suddenly stopped, his face going white and then red as he imagined all sorts of things that a son should not be thinking of his father.

"Okay we don't need to know, as long as you gave the message" Draco managed to say amid peals of laughter. Harry too laughed despite the situation but Luna broke their merriment. "Come on guys, let's go before someone figures we are all missing. This is the second time in two days we met and if someone make note of that we would be in deep trouble".

The others were quite surprised with Luna's straight forward statement, as she tends to confuse people most of the time. But everyone agreed with her and left for their respective common rooms.