Title: Human
Author: Metis' mischief
Summary: Harry Potter's life changed drastically, turning around 160 degrees completely. In an accident, he turned into a creature of the dark, feared by all. When the temptation for the call of the blood and flesh becomes too much for Harry. He becomes desperate and seeks help but many of his friends and colleagues turned away from terror and disgust. True bonds are revealed. Friendships are tested. Draco Malfoy, an old enemy, unexpectedly, becomes the light of Harry's dark world.
Disclaimer: This scripture was based from the characters and scenes from the astonishing novels: Harry Potter series by J.K Rowling, and as an aspiring writer, I have no rights and claims to these fantastic novels but I dare say, what I only own are the ideas in this tale: HUMAN
Author's notes: This tale focus on the darker aspect of life, such as blood, flesh, temptation, betrayal, hatred, and revenge along with it is hope and love. You have been warned!
Message: It's been awhile, guys... I apologize for the delay. There had been a lot going on for me as I change jobs and even change location due to personal issues but I hope you all do understand. Thanks for waiting!
From the previous chapter:
"That's good and all but that doesn't explain why are you tampering my food," I said, still confused with the whole situation.
"We are tampering your food to finally see if all the theories we had come up with, so far, were true and as we saw your reaction to the soup that you are eating then that conclude that our experiment is a success." This time, Hermoine answered my question.
"A success on what?" I asked as I was trying to understand them,
"The result to our experiment meant you are most likely to hunt and eat beings that have high magical power, as the soup was from a horned rabbit, a magical creature of the east. That would also include us, wizards and witches along with other magical creatures." Draco replied with seriousness in his voice. "With it, we also concluded what creature you might have become."
I tensed as I heard him. My heart slam against my chest and my throat dried up, almost immediately. "What have I become, Draco?"
"Potter, you might be a Strigoi"
End of the previous chapter.
Chapter 15: Hermoine's cry
"Am what?"
I muttered as I was in a confused state as what is the meaning of the word that was uttered.
"A strigoi, Potter," Draco uttered once again as he intensely stared at me, waiting for my reaction as patiently as his expression showed. Unfortunately for him, I am not familiar with that word nor the about said a creature that he is speaking about.
As minutes pass by, it became clear to him my so obvious clueless state as he sighed heavily at me, in mix frustration and sarcastic sympathy.
He slowly turned to Hermoine and sweep one of hand directing at her as if he was telling her that she will be the one to explain the current situation to me. Reluctantly, Hermoine nodded at him then turn to stare at me with absolute determination. A look on Hermoine that I fear for it means that whatever I have become or whatever she and Draco have discovered is utterly serious.
"Harry," Moine spoke in hard but warm tone at me. "I want you to listen to me, calmly and don't let your emotion best you."
She waited for me to nod my head before continuing. "I'll start from when Draco found us in the forest."
(Hermoine's POV)
INCARCEROUS!"
A too familiar voice shouted as ropes shoot up to intangle Harry and he got tied up to the enormous tree that was nearby. Snaring and crawling, the enraged Harry as the spellcaster has to continue casting a more inforcing spell to strengthen the ropes, ensuring that it won't break even with Harry's sudden development of super strength.
"Potter, I didn't know that you have become an animal." An arrogant voice said. "Seriously, you should have chosen a better meal."
Recognizing the voice, I woke up from my dazed state as I stood up and scramble to my feet as I look at our savior.
Unable to believe my own eyes as I saw who was it. I walk up to him, slowly. "Malfoy?"
Malfoy turned his head slightly towards me but he didn't let his eyes wander off from Harry's enraged state as he held onto his wand tightly and pointed it at my friend.
"Yes, it is I," He said sarcastically. I almost rolled my eyes from his sarcastic and dramatic way of speech but I know this not the time to do such things. Harry needs me.
"Tell me, Granger. What in Morgan's name did happen to Potter to make him...like this? Or do I have to pry it out of you? Because seriously, I really could use a bit of information and a reason, on why should I let Potter here live." He continued as he tried to encircled around Harry with a knowing look in his eyes.
A knowing look! Wait! Does he have a clue what is going on? He seems to! Oh my god!
"It's n-not Harry's fault" Still trembling, as I spoke and unsuccessfully trying to control my eagerness to help my friend and my fear from my not so long time ago terrifying experience. "He just went out of control from the Acromantulas' attack."
Raising one of his eyebrows, Malfoy spoke in a deadly serious tone. "Explain."
Hermoine inhaled deeply, shaking her nerves desperately before releasing slowly. "Okay, I will tell you everything but first, we need to help Harry. I promise you that. So, please help us.
Malfoy stood there with his wand, contemplating and trying to come to decision. Minutes pass by so slowly, then finally Malfoy's expression changed into something else.
"Don't!" I screamed as I tried to scramble from my weak legs, standing in front of Harry trying to protect him then I took a run to grab onto Malfoy's arm. "Malfoy, what should I do? I have done all the things that the books had to describe, ones that I got from Hogwarts. Some of their suggestions have worked! But this...I just don't know what to do anymore! Please, Malfoy help us!"
Standing straight with the aura of a regal prince, Malfoy merely turns to me."What benefit would I get out of this and why should I help you?"
I desperately took a hold of his jacket and yank it with so much brutal strength, that I have never know that was in me. "I'll do anything for my best friend," I said, harshly.
Malfoy sighs. "Alright. but be prepared, its a good thing your a Gryffindor because this is not a pretty sight to see." He warns me. "I want you to be ready with anything I ask for, Granger. Anything." He emphasizes.
Out from nowhere, he took out a shiny object, it was his ceremonial knife!
"What are you going to do with that knife to Harry, Malfoy?" I shouted, loudly.
"Shut up, Granger." He said in a very unusual calm manner then brought the knife to his left hand and slice across it. He cut up his own hand! "Malfoy! What hell are doing?!" I said as the blood drained off my face. Ignoring me, the blood from his hand was dripping fast but as soon as Malfoy did cut his hand, Harry started to struggle more. "What is happening? You are making it worst, Malfoy!"
Malfoy didn't panic or flinch away but instead walk slowly towards Harry. And with that unusual action, it might have stunned Harry as he ceases all of his movements. Upon reaching Harry, Malfoy, unexpectedly, brought his cut-up hand to Harry's lips.
"Harry," Malfoy said in a gentle tone that almost took my breath away. "You don't have to suffer anymore. You can eat my flesh and drink my blood. Go on, eat."
As soon as, Malfoy uttered those words to Harry, my best friend; who was so good, caring and one of my important person in the world and who have suffered from alienation, fear, and rejection - I cried as I look at the scene in front. No matter how disgusting or disturbing it might look from the other people's perspective but for me, it is something warm and a hopeful scene unfold infront.
I continued to whimper and tear up as I look up to the sky.
'Thank you, Malfoy for saving Harry! Thank you! Thank you!' I continuously thanks Malfoy, my voice cracked and my sobs suddenly erupted from my body, as at last the reality of almost losing Harry hits me hard.
"Granger, can you hear me?" Malfoy spoke gently at me as I stood there, staring at them in a complete daze. Blinking to awareness, I moved towards quickly.
"Slow down!" He spoke in a fast, hasty tone as he presses one finger from his uninjured hand on his lips; a gesture to indicate to keep quiet. "You don't want your friend to go loony just after I made him go to sleep."
"Harry, Is sleeping?" I uttered in a puzzled state but, that's impossible! Harry, ever since he had been turned, he was never able to sleep.
"Yes..." Malfoy said slowly, like how the snail moves as it creeps over the leaves and grasses, a manner that wasn't unnoticed. "So, Granger, as much as I would let you indulged yourself from wanting to stay look stupid as your mouth is still hanging open for any bug to enter it, I would rather not let you as I am seeing the back of your throat quite disturbing."
Embarrassed, as I was caught off guard by the one and only Malfoy, I, immediately close my mouth shut and started to look at our surroundings as we are still in the forest.
I stood thinking deeply as what to do and to reassess the current situation as Harry and I, both, lost our belongings from the spiders' attack along with our food and water supply as well as our tent.
Malfoy suddenly spoke. " Granger, are you thinking about where you will be staying then have no fear, I have a cabin, which I am staying right now. I'm fine making accommodation for both of you.
My eyes turn to bulge as the offer was given by no other than Draco Malfoy, the heir of a pureblood family, that hated muggles. Especially, since, I have come to know the reason behind the said animosity. With no other choice and I am too stunned to say anything, I just nod my head at him.
"One of my hand is still missing, so, if you be so kind, Granger please levitate Potter. I 'll lead the way to my cabin." Malfoy said as he started to walk ahead of us.
As soon as I spotted the so-called "cabin", it stood on top of a small hill. The cabin - no, it was wrong to call it - for it was more like a small mansion made out of fine white wood and grey-bluish stones, give off elegance and pristine. Then came a path with tiny white pebbles with a vast land laid in front of it, full of different variety of flowers. A clear separation of the fairy-like state mansion from the dark forest. As walk near it, the side of the manor, I can see the vines climbing in an artistic manner giving a more majestic aura to the place.
Upon entering, I couldn't help myself to be completely amazed by the said place. Inside the manor, the light can freely enter making the place more surreal as the place was furnished by light colors - giving off a feeling of peace, warm and safe. Simple and elegant that was the best description of this house, an unexpected contrast from Malfoy's nature, who is known for his cunningness and coldness.
"Granger, you should sit down before you fall asleep on your feet." Malfoy quietly spoke from the doorway, as he stood there observing her and Harry.
"What?" I dumbfoundedly uttered. Then I realized that my legs were shaking and Harry was already laid on a white soft-looking couch.
'Oh, we're safe.'
That's the last thought in my mind as darkness invaded and I heard Malfoy's shouts as I fell asleep.
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