Chapter 10

Bond length

Month: 2

Week: 1

Day: 1

Stage: friendship

"He is stronger professor. A lot stronger." Harry explained to Dumbledore. "It's like his madness has amplified his power... sir, he's going to be sending quite a few of his inner circle to carry out the beta plan next Friday at 22:00 - From what I can gather, the beta plan is essential for the success of his omega plan. "

"Do you know what is it?" Dumbledore probed further

"I don't know what the omega plan is sir, but I think the beta plan is to destroy all muggle based entrances into our world. Kings cross, stone hedge, Big Ben, London eye, tower bridge ... sir, I thought kings cross was the only way into Hogwarts?"

"Hogwarts yes, but not into our world. My father uses Stone henge sometimes to travel overseas" Draco piped up .

"Do you remember how many was assigned to this mission?" Dumbledore asked

"I think maybe 5 per landmark?"

"Hmm... Phillas" Dumbledore turned to the portrait "could you please contact the auras office?... is there anything else Harry?"

"I think he has a price on your head Draco..." Harry turned to his mate

"I know he does. What was it? To be his right hand man? Treasures beyond there wildest dreams? "

"The ministry of magic position" Harry replied

"Nice - who knew I had pissed off the old crock that much"

"Your father and your dad was there ... "

"The crock, thankfully isn't aware of my extended parentage. My father joined back when the crock was sane, did you know the ministry was trying to pass a bill that aloud muggles access to the Leaky couldren? Voldemort or Tom in those days was leading the campaign against it... and well... I guess one campaign lead to another and things just got out of hand"

"Why did you they stay?" Harry asked

Draco turned a shade of white and foul expression across his face. He opened is lips- when suddenly there was a Knock

"Come in" replied Dumbledore "ah! Severus my boy!. Harry was just telling us of tonight's meeting. What information do you have of this omega plan?"

Snape rubbed Dracos head as he walked pass, his eyes dark, his breathing slow and his voice mono "none. The dark lord has been very secretive about it. Although I do sense excitement ... it's dark and sinister what ever it is"

"That sounds about normal" mumbled Draco.

"Be careful son - there is now a price on your head" Snape mentioned

"I heard. And, gee am I honoured" Draco placed a hand on his heart

"Is Draco safe professor? No one can ... abduct him from here right?"

"Not without your permission my boy. The sanctuary bond denies unauthorized apperations. I can assure you that Draco will not be going any where without your knowledge" Dumbledore smiled

"I think a good nights rest is what you boys need right now.. it is already far too late for pair of teenagers to be awake" Snape added

It was 11pm when the boys made their way back to Dracos dormitory.

"Draco... I saw something in the vision"

"Hmm?"

"Your father ... Voldemort wasn't pleased ... that he... "

"Let me go?"

Harry simply nodded

"Now bad was it?"

"He was put under that Cruciatus..."

"I am sure father is used to that"

"... For the entire 2 hour meeting" Harry added while biting is lower lip,

"Is he okay?"

"I didn't see... but he passed out around the 30 minutes mark..."

Dracos face dropped "Excuse me" he grabbed his cloak, placing a hand on the portrait door.

"There is more ..." squeaked Harry This caused Draco to pivot on the balls of his feet

"Voldermolt mentioned that in order to prove his loyalties he is assigned to destroy Tower bridge single handily"

Draco Just stared

"What's tower bridge accessible too?" Harry questioned

"The Auror academy" Draco spun back towards to the door "Make yourself comfortable"

"Where are you going?"

"To talk to my dad" Draco left without another word.

Harry awoke 3am Saturday morning, to Draco creeping back into his dormitory.

He face much more relaxed, but even in the pitch darkness Harry could see the lines of stress.

"How is he?"

"He is going to be okay. Father regained consciousness about an hour ago. Dad has been giving him a pain relief and anti-inflammation. He is in good hands"

"I am glad... "

Draco smiled, unbuttoning his school shirt, purposely eyeing his mate while displaying his perfectly sculpted body - Harry's mouth went dry. Draco, who - thanks to a childhood growing up among death eaters - was a keen observer, he retaliated by licking his own lips. Harry shuddered. Draco smirked and grabbed his purple silk pajama bottoms and entered the bathroom. Harry heard the shower turn on ...

"Does your father know what he is going to do about tower bridge?" Harry yelled from the bed

"He is going to destroy it"

"Whaaaa?"

"Of course the ministry will know before hand and evacuate the academy "

"Is that sandalwood I smell?" Harry piped up. Having his olfactory nerves heighten

"I thought you would like it! It's Madam Rosetta's Shower gel for men. I got you a bottle as well"

"You don't like my soap Malfoy?"

"I am not really fond of my bonded smelling of a old wizards home, no. "

'Öh, its not that bad"

"You smell more elderly then Dumbeldore!" Draco replied seriously.

It was 4:00am when Malfoy finally finished his shower and crawled into bed, his arms instantly embracing his sleeping mate, pulling him closer. It was the closeness of someone you feel so safe with that aloud the teenagers to sleep peacefully for once.

The Midday Saturday sun arose across the great lake awaking Draco from his dreamless slumber only to realize he was holding nothing but the empty air. His heart sunk.

Harry was no where in site. He shot up and rubbed the sleep out of his eyes. As if by instinct Draco went to instantly grab is wand, however instead on the smooth wood of his his wand, his hand clamped around parchment .

Draco -

Dumbledore needed to see me. You looked so peaceful asleep, i really did not want to wake you. The aurors have arrived and need a full list of the landmarks due to be attacked on Friday. After i finish, I am going to head down to Gryffindor... I think they are starting to get worried with my all night disappearance .

I enjoyed sharing a bed with you, perhaps we can do it again before next Friday?

Forever yours,

Harry

Draco re-read the note again and again before he scrunched it up and threw it back on his bed side table

Over the next week Harry had been pulled out of several classes and was late for every dinner. He's eyes had gone dimmer and dimmer, obvious lines of stress could be seen around his eyes and mouth. he clothes was often mismatched and he barely could from a cohesive sentence. Draco's lack of communication with his Mate was disturbing him, he too felt distressed, angered and alone.

Between Harry's constant disappearance, his physical appearance and the constant anxiety every Hogwarts professor displayed; made even the student population edgy. It was clear that something was about the happen... and much like any other teenage boarding school, a few days later the rumors begun to spread. It was clear to anyone over the age of 21 that the rumors was just a Juvenal attempt to provide some type of reason behind the unexplained madness.

Friday 7pm had Harry and the The heads of houses in Dumbedores office.

Poor Potter was shaking. He was pale and the bags under his eyes had become much worse.

"When was the last time you had physical contact with Mr. Malfoy, Harry ?" Dumbeldore asked, a second after Harry locked eyes with the elder.

"A week ago . Sir"

Dumbledore nodded over this shoulder to Snape who left the office without a word.

"Harry, I know this week has been difficult but you still need to maintain some type of relationship with your bond mate"

The moment Draco walked into the room, he's arms was around Harry shoulders. A single tear rolled downs Harrys cheek and he turned and embraced his mate. the moment dracos arms was once again around Harry, was the moment Harrys tension left.

"Well, we all know why we are here" Dumbledore stated. "An attack has been predicted for all 12 of London muggle - magic platforms." Dumbledore opened up a scroll that was to his right hand "between the order and the ministry we have aurors at every location... presently there is 7 at Kings cross, 3 at stone hedge, 2 at Big Ben, 3 at London bridge, 2 at London eye, 1 at tower bridge" Dumbledore glanced at Snape "3 at the the royal Alberts Hall, 3 at the Natural history museum, 2 at the royal opera house, 3 at Wembley stadium, 2 at Churchill war rooms and 4 at the House of Parliament... 35 Aurors in total" Dumbledore placed the scroll down "each squad has a commander , who will sign in with us in 30 minutes time - through these" he pointed to 12 identical orbs on his desk. "These orbs allow us the be in contest communication with each squadron at all times, we will be able to hear the progress of each zone and most importantly, we will be able to communicate and therefore coordinate"

"Albus" squeaked Flitwick "surely the aurors know that their will be casualties tonight if we stun over meme"

"They do know that Fillus, however we need to arrest, not kill. We need these people alive! Each one of these death eaters is apart of the inner circle, and most importantly each one may contain information of this omega plan" Dumbledore replied

The Ravenclaw head of house replied with a nod.

"Tea?" Dumbledore asked

"I hardly think this is the time Albus" Minerva mentioned.

"It's going to be a long night Minerva"

Like clockwork; 10 minutes later the first orb shimmered

"this is Alastor Moody leading team 1 at Kings cross station. We are in position and ready to apprehend"

"Kingsley Shacklebolt checking in for team 2 at stone Henge"

"John Dawlish here. Team three is ready to go at Big Ben."

"Greg Flake leading team 4 at London bridge"

"Carly Jones with team 5 at London eye"

"Yeah, Fletcher here. I am... errr...tower bridge?"

"Team 7 at the the royal Alberts Hall. Rebecca Hay checking in"

"Tonks leading team 8 at Natural history museum. We are in formation ready to go"

"Team 9 checking in at the royal opera house. Daniel Fleek out"

"James Black leading team 10 at Wembley stadium. Checking in"

"Kathryn Gregson at the Churchill war rooms. I am leading team 11. We are ready to go"

"Watson at team 12. We are at the House of Parliament. "

"Alright. Please remember the briefing. We do not show ourselves until they Strike first. You are only to disarm and arrest - as mentioned we need more information on this Omega plan. Keep the muggles oblivious... and... Keep your team safe".

As if on cue the first curse fired from orb 7- The royal Albert hall, then another from orb 9, two from orb 1... then it was chaos. Multiple curses where being fired and as retaliation multiple disarmament where being shot. Harry had trouble keep track of which orb was saying what, what was happening in each zone and what progress was being made.

Although among the chaos their was one sentence, coming from 3 orbs that send chills up Harry's spine "Auror down", "Auror down", "Auror down".