Chapter 3: Emergency Arrangements

Snape was a bit surprised when McGonagall was quick to answer her door and see him. Before they were able to sit down, her door was knocked again, and she went to answer. It was Lucius.

"Lord Malfoy,"

"Forgive the intrusion Minerva," He said respectfully. "May we come in?"

"Yes, you may, Severus is already here. I beg pardon, we?" She asked. Lucius nodded and stepped to the side to show Sirius Black and Remus Lupin. She allowed the three men enter as well. When all were seated, McGonagall served tea and waited for Snape to begin. He was about to speak when Lucius held up a hand.

"Check around for eavesdroppers. There should be no reason for what discuss tonight to be in the Daily Prophet." Everyone checked everywhere, even their hair and clothes. When all was clear, Snape began.

"Minerva, we wish to express concern for one of your lions. It seems that Mr. Potter is in turmoil and we have to act fast!"

"Thank Merlin, I have been hoping someone else would notice!" McGonagall said. Snape blinked. She KNEW?! "Yes Severus I knew, I begged Albus to not put Mr. Potter there but he didn't listen, mentioning the importance of Blood Wards…."

"That old fool!" Snape seethed. "Blood Wards only work in full capacity if the party taking the child in is willing to protect…."

"I am aware of that Severus." McGonagall said. "But those horrid Muggles were the only family he had at the time!"

"What's changed?" Sirius asked dumbly. He yelped when he got three smacks in the back of his head! "OW! WHAT THE FUCK?!"

"SIRIUS ORION BLACK! LANGUAGE!" McGonagall shouted. This made Sirius wince and gulp while Lupin, Snape and the Malfoy Lord snickered.

"What changed is you, you flea bitten mongrel." Snape growled. While Sirius rubbed the spot, the Malfoy Lord chuckled.

"Tender headed Black?" He chuckled.

"Shut it Blondie!" Sirius growled, causing the elder Malfoy to laugh harder. Lupin smiled and chuckled.

"Back to the matter." Snape said. "The point is I know the family is not good for Harry. Especially now."

"Severus….what is going on?" McGonagall asked.

"Mr. Potter is walking around with Glamour on him, for safety reasons." Snape said. "And if that is what I think it means, then we have to get him out of that house!"

"Snivillus you KNOW SOMETHING…." Sirius growled loudly. Remus didn't look too happy either.

"Her husband, Vernon….he likes beautiful young boys!" The other three men were floored then angered and McGonagall was sick to her stomach. Oh by Merlin…..

"We have to get him out of there!"

"How are we going to do that? Albus has that place watched."

"Then we have to make sure we are not seen." The Malfoy Lord said. The group smirked. They began to form a plan. The Malfoy Lord knew the exact person who could sneak in, undetected.

"Now that we have a plan for getting Harry out of that house, what's going to happen here?" Lupin asked. "We know that Harry will be busy with the Tournament."

"But his own housemates are turning against him." The Malfoy Lord said. "We propose that he be moved to Slytherin…."

"That's why I wanted to Sort him into Slytherin in the first place." The Sorting Hat said. The adults' eyebrows raised into their hairlines. Harry was supposed to be a snake? Sirius thought. That explains A LOT!

"Sorting Hat, is it possible to resort Mr. Potter?" The Malfoy Lord asked.

"If it is agreed upon. But the Headmaster won't approve of this…."

"But he can be overruled if he's bat-shit crazy!" Sirius said. Everyone glared at him but there was no disagreement on that statement, for it was true.

"If the Heads of House are in accord, all we would need, is Mr. Potter. However, he would also give his accord before I can resort him."

"Minerva, what say you?" The Malfoy Lord asked.

"I agree." She said whole-heartedly. She genuinely cared for Harry and was willing to make sure he was safe. The other adults looked to Severus.

"Severus?" The Malfoy Lord asked.

"I agree." The Potions Master said. The blond nodded.

"Very well, then let's get Mr. Potter now. Lupin, Black, if you would. I'll get Draco."

"Why are you getting him?"

"To put Mr. Potter at ease while we explain everything to him." The Malfoy Lord said. "And the girl, Ms. Granger I believe her name was."

"We'll bring them both." Lupin said. "Come Siri."

"Oh Remy, I miss you calling me that." Sirius laughed. Severus rolled his eyes and waited with the Deputy Headmistress while Lucius went to Slytherin's boy dorms to collect his son.

"Hey Pup," Sirius whispered as he gently shook Harry awake. "Come on, get your cloak, wand and map. You're coming with us."

"Siri…us?" Harry asked sleepily as the older man picked him up into his arms with Lupin following. Hermione was waiting for them in the Common Room. She followed them, concerned for her best friend.

"My Dragon, wake up." Lucius whispered as he roused his son. Draco groaned before blinking and meeting his father's gaze. Wordlessly, the Malfoy Heir got out of bed, grabbed his wand and put his robe on over his sleepwear before following his father, both Malfoys sticking to the shadows.

They made it to McGonagall's office at the same time. Immediately Draco ran over to inspect Harry.

"Harry…." He whispered. The ravenette blinked and turned to him.

"Dra…co?" Harry asked sleepily. The blond smiled.

"Yes, it's me." The blond whispered. The ravenette smiled. The adults and Hermione had to smile at how they were acting. McGonagall let them inside and Harry was gently set down on couch with Draco on one side and Hermione on the other.

"Harry, we know it's late Pup, but it's very important that you are here." Sirius said. "We know that it's not safe for you in the Lion's Den. So, we're all here for you to be resorted."

"I'm…being resorted?" Harry asked confused. Draco patted his hand and Harry blushed shyly. The blond blushed as well but he didn't pull away. Hermione grinned.

"You're not in trouble Mr. Potter." McGonagall reassured gently. "This is being done for your protection."

"Oh, ok."

"But only if you are in agreement Mr. Potter." The Malfoy Lord said gently. Harry looked up at him then at the other adults then at his schoolmates. He kept his gaze with Draco and lightly squeezed his hand.

"I'm ready." He said gently. Draco nodded and helped the younger boy to his feet and set him down on the stool in front of McGonagall. She placed the Sorting Hat onto his head and smiled reassuringly at him.

"Are you ready Mr. Potter?" The Sorting Hat asked.

"Yes." Harry said softly.

"I stand by what I said in your first year….SLYTHERIN!" The Sorting Hat said. McGonagall removed the hat, set it down and pulled Harry into a hug. She was going to miss having him in her House but in her eyes, no matter what, he was a lion at heart.

"No matter what Mr. Potter, if you need to see me, you may." She said gently. Harry's smile was bewitching and she couldn't help but hug the newest snake.

"There is one more thing," Lupin began. "Harry, why do you need a Glamour?" Draco checked his pockets and sighed in relief. Ok, I remembered to pack a handkerchief…. thank Morgana… Harry looked at them and sighed, removing his glasses, setting them down and dropping the Glamour.

"For this," He said in an enchantingly soft voice. All the adults and Hermione went slack jawed while Draco grinned like a cat that ate a cageful of canaries. There's my lily….