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The Secrets and Curse of Veela's
By: Demonic_Fox6548
Beta by: MichalaJ
Chapter 1: Ever Changing
The Hogwarts Express was on the way to Kings Cross station, the compartments were crowded as usual, but for Hermione and her fellow Gryffindors, they managed to snag a compartment to themselves. The train was chugging along when Hermione's mind began to wonder.
They were leaving their fifth year of Hogwarts, she would be normally heading back home to her parents, but this time she was planning to head to Grimmauld Place, the headquarters of 'The Order of the Phoenix'. The reason, when she was in the restriction section she found a book shoved behind some others, it struck her as odd, so she decided to see what it was.
The title was well worn but she was able to make it out as "Items Most Dark", as she read it, she realised she had found what she was looking for, it explained everything Harry had told her about Horcruxes. This was exactly the reason she had fought with Dumbledore so hard to get permission to access the restricted section. This book explained Horcruxes, this is what Lord Voldemort made to preserve himself, in the event someone killed him, the Horcrux kept him alive. As she read further, she found a spell to unmake the Horcruxes, meaning he'll be mortal again. It was a long shot, but Hermione had to try. For the last three months, she'd studied the spell with the help of Professor Snape, Hermione knew with his help it would be a success.
The train ride to Kings Cross seemed long and it gave her time to think about the whole scheme of things. To be honest with herself, she did agree on some things that Voldemort was saying; like how muggleborns are a threat to the secrecy of the wizarding world; how some muggles shouldn't be allowed to raise magical children, look at Harry's guardians they were the picture-perfect reason behind the pureblood hatred of muggles. Then what Harry said about Voldemort's past as Tom Marvolo Riddle and his time at the orphanage, she couldn't blame him for wanting to kill muggles.
"Mione'… YO MIONE" Ron shouted, snapping Hermione out of her train of thought.
"Ronald Billius Weasley what is it?," Hermione said glaring at him "and how many times have I said to stop with the 'Mione'? pronounce my name properly, honestly Ronald it isn't hard" she snapped at him.
"Gods Mione no need to bite my head off just wanted to know if you're coming to the Burrows?" Ron said, slumping in his seat "didn't need to say my full name" he mumbled.
Hermione rolled her eyes, 'gods he's annoying, the only reason that I put up with this idiot is because of Harry, even then it isn't always a good enough reason', she thought, 'I love Harry like a brother, but his undying trust and loyalty in Dumbledore will get him killed'. He was blinded by how Dumbledore appears, he could have been away from the Dursleys from the first year if he reported the abuse and neglect, also the Order could protect him at Grimmauld Place hidden by the Fidelius Charm; but no, it was out of the question, Harry wouldn't even hear of her opinions because of that daft fool.
"Hermione you're doing it again" Harry chimed in "what's got you lost in thought?" he asked
"Nothing Harry, just... I'm not going to the Burrow I'll be going to France this summer with my parents then we'll be going to Russia. I'll be gone all summer I promise to owl you both. I wish I could take you Harry so you could be away from the Dursleys but Dumbledore said you couldn't" Hermione explained and was a bit condescending about Dumbledore not allowing it.
"Come on Hermione, you're still not angry about that are you?" he said, not seeming like he cared at all.
At that point, they arrived at Kings Cross station and Hermione stood up without saying goodbye and left with her belongings. She got off the train and met Tonks at the end of the platform "Hey Tonks" she called seeing Tonks waiting by a pillar.
Tonks replied "Hey, ready then?" turning and smiling to Hermione.
Hermione nodded, Tonks took ahold of Hermione's trunk and then offered her arm, Hermione gladly took it and with a pull at her navel Tonks apparated them to Grimmauld Place.
There was a chosen few that knew what was going to transpire this summer and what Hermione was going to attempt, there was Alastor Moody, Professor Lupin and obviously Professor Snape.
"Good to see you all, Professors should we get started," Hermione said smiling clearly excited about this, but she saw the look on Professor Lupin's face "What? What's wrong?" she asked.
Lupin sighed, looking worried, "Hermione are you sure you want to do this? The spell alone could kill you,"
'He probably thinks I can't do this' Hermione thought. She took a deep breath "Yes and that's why Professor Snape is here, to prevent that from happening" she explained calmly and then looked at Snape, and he agreed with a nod.
Lupin was livid "And on that note, how can we trust he'll keep you alive?"
"LOOK! Dumbledore trust Professor Snape so do I, he's worked with me on this spell since I found it 3 months ago, he has my trust" Hermione said determined more than ever. Snape smirked at her for putting Lupin in his place.
"Are you ready to get this underway, Miss Granger?" Snape asked, stepping forward.
Hermione nodded, walking with him as they went to the potion room at Grimmauld Place. Snape was brewing a few potions and had bottled several vials already, 'he's well prepared' she thought. "Now Miss Granger, this spell will physically, mentally and magically drain you, that's how it kills, it will drain the life from you. Do you trust me?" he asked as he placed a small table in front of her.
To say Hermione was nervous would be an understatement, but she did trust him "Yes I do trust you" she responded.
He nodded and handed her the potions, one at a time "This will clear your mind so you can focus on the spell and who to cast it, this will strengthen your magic and this will strengthen your body. We still don't know the effects the spell will have or the Dark Lord" Snape said as Hermione drank the potions he gave her.
Hermione readied herself, she took the necklace that Kreacher found in Regulus' room. "Clear your mind focus is key" Snape snapped at her like he knew her mind was beginning to wonder.
"How will we know it'll work?" She asked. Snape gave her a look and she already knew how "No, no way, he'll torture you or worse, kill you, you can't go" Hermione was adamant about it.
"You're wasting time, also he'll call upon me, I'll give my report as planned," he said, She signed and gripped her wand, Hermione stood straight and pointed her wand at the necklace on the table in front of her. She cleared her mind of all thoughts and doubts, concentrating on the spell and started to chant. "Y magic sy'n cael ei gipio yn y gwrthrych hwn Dychwelyd I unwaith oedd, Gadewch i'r tywyllwch godi a marw cael ei ddisodli â bywyd golau a Newydd." Hermione chanted it twice before a blinding light shot out of her wand, engulfing the room.
As the blinding light subsided, Snape opened his eyes and looked at the necklace, it was not emitting any magic. It wasn't a Horcrux anymore "Miss Granger you were successful… Miss Granger" he said scanning the room. Then spotting her body on the ground, Snape quickly went to her side and kneeled next to her "Miss Granger…" he said finding her pulse on her neck, it was faint. Snape rushed back to his potions and grabbed the strengthening potion "REMUS! ALASTOR! Get in here" he yelled cradling her neck back to pour the potion down her throat.
Remus and Alastor arrived "What happened?!" Lupin shouted seeing Hermione on the floor unconscious and pale.
"The spell worked, I need your help, now," Snape said, flicking his wand at a chair, transfiguring it to a bed "place her there while I get the other potions" Snape demanded as he got up and rushed to the potions.
Remus did as told "Snape she's cold as ice" Lupin stated worriedly.
"Cast a warming charm while I give her these" Snape replied, leaning her head up and opening her mouth to feed her the other potions. Alastor muttered the warming charm and slammed his walking stick, "it's working" Remus sighed in relief.
"How's her pulse?" Snape asked giving her another potion.
Remus felt for her pulse and sighed in relief "It's steadily rising"
"She's not out of the woods yet… muggle saying Lily said it" Snape said standing up and turning his back at Remus's raised eyebrow. Snape was bottling some more potions when Snape fell to one knee with a cry of pain.
"Snape, what's wrong?" Alastor called as he saw what was transpiring.
"The Dark Lord is calling." Snape raised to his feet still cringing at the pain, straighten himself out and putting his cold demeanour.
"You can't leave; what about Hermione?" Remus stood, glaring at Snape,
"I have no choice, he will think something is amiss if I don't go… give these to Miss Granger every four hours. This green one is for strengthening potion, the grey one is blood replenishing, the black is for her magic to strengthen it so it will start to heal on its own" he stated as he pointed to each of the potions he had made for Granger "keep her warm with the charm, I'll try to be back as soon as possible" he said gripping his wand and leaving the room.
Lupin looked back at Hermione's still body "Can we really trust him Alastor?" he asked, not taking his eyes away.
"It's hard to say, Remus but like Miss Granger said, Dumbledore trusts him and she trusts him. So far he's done what he can, all we can do now is follow his instructions and hope she pulls through" Alastor said looking over Granger, looking at the slow rise of her chest "I'll go update Nymphadora on the situation, stay here with Granger " he said turning to leave,
Remus looked over his shoulder, "If you're going to the Burrow, visit Molly and Arthur, you should update them as well, they will be worried, just make sure the children don't hear" calling after Alastor, he nodded and left. Remus got a chair to sit next to the bed "You truly are the brightest witch of your age… bet you'd have given the Dark Lord a run for his money in his youth," Remus said, watching over Hermione.
Snape apparated outside the Malfoy Manor gates, the sun was setting as he walked up the gravel path. When he reached the gates, they opened as he continued his stride, keeping his usual Snape persona. As he made his way to the main entrance, the doors flew open revealing a pacing Bellatrix.
"Severus you incompetent fool! Where have you been? The Dark Lord summoned you twenty minutes ago" she shrieked stopping and facing him.
"Now, now, Bella, you know as well as I do that I spend my time spying on the Order and Dumbledore for the Dark Lord, I can't just leave without giving them a reason to go" Snape explained to her slowly. "Where is our Lord, I must give my report?" Snape added looking down at Bella.
"He… he collapsed in the study afterwards he called upon all of us, let's GO," she said leading the way sheathing with anger being looked down upon by Snape.
He followed Bellatrix to the study, upon entering he sees a hooded figure, sitting behind the desk with his face hidden "Ah… Severus. Finally, come in we have much to discuss" said a voice not belonging to the current Dark Lord.
Snape looked at the figure, analyzing him "My lord?" he questioned not sure this was really the Dark Lord, he sounded different.
The figure nodded "Don't be fooled by my voice, Severus it is me… Something has happened My Horcruxes are gone. Even Nargini is no longer one, can you explain this?" The Dark Lord said angrily.
Snape nodded, "Yes my Lord, three months ago, Dumbledore allowed Potter's mudblood, Hermione Granger, access to the restricted section. She discovered a book about Horcruxes, finding a way to send the pieces of your soul back to you. Moody and Lupin assisted her as she cast it. Dumbledore informed me an hour ago what she was casting it today, I had my belief that she would fail at this" he said giving his report.
"THAT! That mudblood shouldn't have such power" his anger shook the room.
"If I may speak my Lord, she has proven the past five years that she is an anomaly of some sort" came the voice of Lucius Malfoy to the right of Severus.
The Dark Lord was livid "Lucius you snivelling coward, you are not permitted to speak… Crucio!" he shouted as Lucius fell to the floor convulsing and screaming in pain "as you say she's an anomaly Lucius, are you saying she's stronger than I?!" The Dark Lord's words dripped with venom as he moved from his chair, making his way to the front of the desk.
"No, my lord… I… didn't mean to imply…" Lucius choked out in the midst of the curse.
The Dark Lord released the curse, watching Lucius collapse "Severus… what of this spell, what can you tell me about it?" he asked, turning to him.
Snape stepped forward "Such a spell will take its toll on the caster, the mudblood will most likely die, the Order will ask for my assistance. If you want My Lord, I can dispatch her…" Snape said.
"No! No, Severus, I'll have the pleasure of dispatching that filthy mudblood myself.. go make sure she survives" The Dark Lord commanded, dismissing Severus who bowed and took his leave. The Dark Lord sat down in his chair "Get that fool out of my sight. Narcissa get Draco" he demanded. Narcissa nodded and went to get her son as two death eaters dragged Lucius out. When she returned with Draco, the Dark Lord spoke "Now everyone out… Except for Bellatrix, Draco, Narcissa and Dolohov there's a matter I must discuss with you four, and only you four." When just the five of them were left, The Dark Lord waved his wand silencing the room and locking it. "Now my most trusted followers, that mudblood thought she would weaken me by unmaking my Horcruxes," he said chuckling, they looked upon their Lord confused
"My lord… what do you mean? What did the filthy mudblood do?" asked Bellatrix, concerned about her Dark Lord.
The Dark Lord stood up from his chair once more, taking his hood off, revealing a young sixteen-year-old Tom Riddle "the spell has reverted me back to when I made my first Horcrux. I was sixteen" he said smirking.
The four wizards were shocked, to say the least, to see their Lord so young and human-like "the mudblood did that my lord?" clarifying Narcissa.
The Dark Lord nodded, walking over to stand in front of them "yes she did. Now what I wanted to discuss with you is a way for me to infiltrate Hogwarts…" he stood there waiting for their ideas.
"My Lord I'm afraid it's impossible, the wards will still recognize you and repel you… not only that My Lord, but the staff will also recognize you they knew what Tom Riddle looked like" Bellatrix said with worry,
Dolohov coughed "not totally impossible, there are ways around the wards and not many people remember what he looked like at this age and there are charms to change appearances" Dolohov countered.
Draco was in his room when his mother had come to retrieve him, he wondered what The Dark Lord wanted. He began to worry when he saw his father getting dragged out, but he had to remain passive, emotionless. It was odd to see the Dark Lord with a hood, what was going on? His voice was different, normal even.
While Draco's mind was going wild with thoughts, the Dark Lord told all others to clear out besides Aunt Bella, mother, Dolohov and himself. When he finally lowered his hood, Draco was stunned and thought it was just a really good glamour. He couldn't help but think the Darkdark Lord was truly vainer than himself, but then he explained about the what the mudblood had done, 'Granger' was Draco's first thought, he didn't hear the conversation that was taking place until it came to Hogwarts.
The Dark Lord wanted to get into Hogwarts was he mad, of course he's mad, he and his grudge on Dumbledore, he thought then, glancing at him and he looked like he could be attending Hogwarts still. He pondered it for a bit "My Lord if I may speak?" waiting for an acknowledgement for Draco to speak.
The Dark Lord turned to Draco "you may Draco, what are your thoughts, for me to get into Hogwarts?"
"You're sixteen, you can go in as a student a…" he got cut off by laughter from his Aunt Bellatrix.
"Foolish boy how in Merlin's name would that be a good plan..." Bellatrix was about to continue her disapproval when she was interrupted.
"SILENCE!" The Dark Lord's voice boomed through the room "continue Draco" he said turning to Draco.
Draco nodded "you can attend as a student next year and would be able to infiltrate it, Dolohov is right about charms but take it farther and do a blood ritual and that will take care of the wards. We don't have to change much of your appearance, yes, there are people who knew what Tom Riddle looked like, that will not change, but you'll be sixteen and the current Dark Lord looks like a snake now and is over seventy years old" he stated, instantly regretting his last comment about the snake and age.
Draco didn't expect the Dark Lord to smirk at him "Brilliant Draco… I like this plan I'll be close to them without them knowing."
Dolohov added, "yes that could work, but who would do the blood ritual? It'll give you their blood, to put it simply it's an adoption of sorts". The Dark Lord thought about this for a moment "My Lord… if my Aunt Bellatrix does the blood ritual, we can easily make a background for you" Draco suggested.
After Draco suggested his Aunt he felt eyes on him, it wasn't the Dark Lords, but coming from his left side, he wanted to look but already knew it would be. Before Draco could anything more "you don't like this plan Bellatrix?" the Dark Lord asked, looking at her.
"It's risky My Lord, who would allow my child to go to Hogwarts?" she said cowardly, which was something Draco never thought he would see his demented aunt do.
It was now Narcissa turn to speak "they can't deny a child's education because of their parents, a word to the ministry will fix this. If I may My Lord, I can work on the documents we'll need" she said with a bow and the Dark Lord waved her to go start on them.
"Bellatrix, you will do the ritual. Am I clear?" he ordered, and she nodded
"Yes My Lord" she bowed "I'll prepare the necessary items for the ritual," she said as she bowed then left the room.
Draco looked back at the Dark Lord "Draco we need to work out a few more details. Also, Dolohov how is your wife, I hear she might be ill?" looking from Draco to Dolohov.
"Yes My Lord… I've been concerned, she won't say what's causing her such pain. I'll go and work on the documents with Mrs Malfoy; I know I few contacts that we can use as your education background" Dolohov said bowing, and leaving the study.
Draco stood there waiting 'what more did he need from me' he thought "what would like to discuss My Lord" he asked wanting to leave, but Draco knew this was his idea and the Dark Lord probably wanted more details.
"Now Draco, relax after all we'll be technically cousins soon," he said in a musing tone "I want you to tell me everything you know about this mudblood, from the time you first met her until now, I'll need it to effectively kill her" he added.
Draco was taken aback when he said the word cousins 'gods it was true, he will be related to me… dear Merlin what was I thinking' he thought as he made his way to a chair near the fireplace.
"Yes My Lord… first time I met the mudblood was in Diagon Alley before the first year, she was in Flourish and Blotts with Professor McGonagall who was guiding her to buy her school supplies. The Professor left her there, I caught some of the conversations, she had to take care of something and told Granger to stay in the shop" he started explaining his first meeting with Granger, watching as the Dark Lord sat in the armchair that was across from him.
The Dark Lord looked unamused or rather uninterested. "Once the Professor left, Granger collected the books she needed and grabbed second-year coursework, thanked the shopkeeper for his help and proceeded to collect various books. I went to get my set of books and after I was done she was reading in a corner of the store until the Professor came back, she argued about buying all those books, but, she said she had her own money and could use it the way she wanted and her parents wouldn't mind. The thing was, some of the books she picked out were about dark curses and rituals" he continued, seeing the Dark Lord nodding so often.
"The Second time I saw Granger was on the train, I didn't know she was a mudblood at the time, so when I was in the lavatory trying to do my tie with the spell my father showed me she walked in, she quickly apologized but then offered to help. I thought 'how could a mere girl do it better, but she didn't do the spell she tied it by hand, then she left. The next time I saw her on the train I was impressed by her. She had gotten into an argument with Adrian Pucey a fifth year Slytherin, I didn't catch the whole thing, but what I did see was Adrian flying out of a compartment and sticking to the train wall. She stepped out of the compartment and had her wand pointed at him and then she moved him up and he was stuck to the ceiling of the train" Draco hoping he wasn't boring him.
As The Dark Lord listened, he was analyzing what Draco was telling him 'At least she has a respect for books' he thought, but when Draco said he was impressed, he did find that amusing 'what could a mudblood do that's impressive'. Listening further he had to agree with Draco, it was impressive to do such magic with being a mudblood "Draco you should call me Tom from now on if you call me 'My Lord' then my cover will be blown…" he said.
Draco arched an eyebrow but shook off the shock 'well that's going to be weird' he thought then continued "before I found out she was a mudblood, I would have sworn she would be put in Slytherin, but when she was being sorted it took nearly fifteen minutes to sort her and the Sorting hat yelled Gryffindor but said it a bit oddly to be honest. When she got down from the stool she had a smirk, and I know Potter and Weasley would be dead by now if it wasn't for her. Even though she was a mudblood, I kept having the feeling that she had the making of a dark witch, still get that feeling often from the way she gets revenge on people from other houses that bug her, or if Potter and Weasley piss her off" Draco stopped at that knowing he must sound excited.
Leaning back listening to Draco explain the mudblood Granger, the Dark Lord realized that she was impressive, and when he mentioned what she did to Pucey and how she used nonverbals and able to stick a fifth year to the ceiling, without much of a fight, was impressive. 'this sounds familiar' Tom thought thinking back to his years at Hogwarts, how he put up an act for the professors, then came the sorting 'ah a mudblood in Slytherin that's a laugh… Fifteen minutes what could have taken so long'.
The more he heard the more that confused him, she wasn't the typical girl he's used to, and she was smart as well 'this might not be as easy as I first thought' Tom thought and at that point he realized that he was thinking more logically, he wasn't rushing things, did having Horcruxes have this much of an effect of his mind and actions?
"Is there anything else, that makes you think she had the makings of a dark witch?" Tom asked, watching Draco adjust himself in the chair.
"Well after the second year, when we started duelling in Defense class, anytime she was in a duel, it looked like she was pulling spells and holding back. She would let Potter win though, I think it's an act; I've seen her read more books with dark curses then light" Draco said, making the Dark Lord ponder his move should be.
"If what you are saying is true, then we can't treat her like a typical girl, we'll have to get more information on her" Tom noted, wanting to hear her scream and then see Potter's face as she dies, then kills him.
"My... I mean Tom, do you really want to spy on her?" Draco asked, of course, Tom didn't want to but we had no choice, but before he could voice his opinion, there came a knock at the door.
Tom Waved his wand, unlocking the door to the study and lowering the silencing charm as well "enter" he said.
"My Lord, the ritual is ready to be performed," Dolohov said, entering with a bow. Both Draco and Tom made their way out of the study and followed Dolohov to the large sitting room.
"Now, if my followers inquire about m, tell them that I'm out of the country at the library of Alexandria, understood? I don't want my identity to be revealed if it does then all four of you will receive punishment from me, am I understood?" Tom commanded of them. He received a collection of "yes My Lord" from them.
"My Lord, are you sure you want to do this? We don't even know if the idiotic old fool will let you attend Hogwarts and…" Bellatrix began to protest again.
But Tom had, had it "SILENCE! Crucio!" he yelled and pointed his wand at her chest, screams erupted from her as she fell to the floor. Tom held the curse for a few minutes before releasing it "you should be honoured that your blood will be mingled with mine, or is it that your blood is too good for me?! Crucio!" he bellowed as he held the curse longer.
"Now, I need you alive for the bloody ritual to work, so stand up you worthless woman and let's begin," Tom said releasing the curse once again.
Bellatrix struggled to stand "yes my lord, please forgive me," she said weakly finally standing and staggering. She made her way to the circle on the wooden floor made of runes and Welsh symbols.
"Stand in the middle My Lord" Dolohov instructed and Tom carefully went to the middle not disturbing the runes.
"Let's proceed quickly," Tom said getting impatient with certain thoughts of a follower that didn't want to be the one to cast the ritual. Bellatrix nodded, gripped her wand, cutting her left palm and outstretched her hand over the circle letting her blood drop on it.
"My Lord cut your left palm as well and let your blood drop on the runes in front of you," said Dolohov. Tom complied and took his wand and cut his left palm and let his blood fell on the runes as told.
Then Bellatrix chanted in Welsh "Gadewch fy gwaed yn llifo trwy'r môr a chymryd yr un fel fi gadewch fy gwaed yn ddall ac yn bras trwy'r gwythiennau fel y byddant yn Gwaed fy ngwaed"
The blood spread through the entire circle, glowing as it mixed together, and started to spiral toward Tom, seeping into his cut on his palm, As the ritual completed, the cut mended, and there was a tingling sensation in his core, he looked into the mirror that hung on the wall and saw his hair darken a shade and his eyes luckily stayed the emerald green.
If Tom was honest with himself, he owed the mudblood, what she did had returned his youth and looks to him, after his skin paled a bit he turned to Mrs Malfoy, asking "did you finish the necessary documents?" hoping not to be disappointed anymore.
"Yes, My Lord, Dolohov floo called his contact and everything is set up," she said looking at Dolohov.
"When you were born you were sent overseas to America and a British professor homeschooled you. Your Cousin Esmerelda Finnely looked after you, whom we contacted and she will vouch for you and the professor Thorous Rollins. We thought it best for you to be homeschooled, there is less to dig up" Dolohov said as he handed the documents to Tom.
"We kept your scores almost the same as well, we didn't want them the exact, name is Thomas Aiden Lestrange" Dolohov continued "the only one we have to worry about is Dumbledore."
"That won't be a problem at all, I sent a letter to the ministry about concerns that my nephew won't be accepted at Hogwarts because of his parents' history, but wishes to finish his education in Britain," Mrs Malfoy said, holding a letter in her hand, and left to owl it to the ministry.
"Draco, let's go, you still need to teach me about how young people act nowadays… you're all dismissed now" said the Dark Lord, walking towards the door, looking over his shoulder to see Draco following.
A/N: Here's the translations
Hermione's Spell "The magic that is captured in this object
Return to once was, Let the darkness rise and die
being replaced with light and new life. "
Bellatrix Spell: "Let my blood flow through the sea and take it as me
let my blood be blind and sharp through the veins
so they will be Blood of my blood "
I know there not to fancy but I lost the original chant I want to use.