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The Disappearance . Chapter 2 .
When Draco awoke he immediately sensed that something was wrong. A sort of heaviness weighed on the air. Getting up he changed into a pair of black slacks and a gray sweater that contrasted perfectly with his pale blonde hair. Deciding that Harry would know what the problem was Draco approached the office with a huge griffin on the door. As he knocked the door simply swung open revealing an empty office.
Confusion swept over Draco. Harry was always the first one up and working at the Order, and the last one to bed for that matter. Thinking that Harry might be sleeping in for once, after all he did deserve it, Draco shrugged and moved out of the office. Walking a few steps to the right brought him to his own office. The dragon on the door roared in greeting and allowed him entrance.
As he strode into his office Draco saw an envelope floating above the centre of his desk. Picking it up he opened it and read:
'Dear Draco,
If you have received this letter I am no longer able to run the Red Dragons Order for the time being. I have most probably been kidnapped but if I was killed you will just have to take over the Order indefinitely. Sorry about loading all this on you but you are my second in command.
As I said, I was probably kidnapped which means Voldemort, some interesting torture techniques, attempts to get information on the Order out of me (don't worry that won't happen), and death. Voldemort knows he can't turn me since I am the Lord of the Light so that's out, thank Merlin. Anyway, don't freak out, I'm sure Voldie will take a while with the torture and information gathering so I'll have some time to think of an escape plan. I don't want you to try to find me, as Voldie is not stupid so I doubt you would be able to and the Order's resources are needed elsewhere.
Obviously I was paranoid enough to write you this letter in case something happened so it goes without saying that I wrote them to the rest of the inner circle and some of my agents. Only the people in the headquarters will receive the letters, as the charm does not extend any farther so I spelled the secret drawer in my desk to open at your command. Just stand in front of my desk chair and say: 'Lightning of the griffins.' The drawer will open and the letters for my agents will be there. The names are clearly marked so when someone you don't know arrives ask them for their code name, show them my ring (which I left for you in the envelope. It will acknowledge that you are my chosen representative to both my spies and the rest of the Order. They will respect you, Draco), and ask for the password which is 'red griffin' (except for Slayer, her password is 'golden king'.) If they give the correct password give them the letter with their code name and wish them luck. If you still have some letters left, don't worry, some of the agents simply come when they please so I have loose assignments for them. Just put the letters back in the drawer.
Take care of everyone for me, Draco. I know my trust in you is not amiss. You can do this. Everyone will help you and if there are some things on the following list that you can't do don't worry. Keeping everything going, watching over the agents, and taking care of everyone (and yourself) are the most important things.
Take care,
Harry'
Draco was in shock. Harry was gone. He had to run the Order. What if Harry never came back? Draco looked at Harry's ring; the ring that identified him as the leader of the Order. It was beautiful. A golden band with a red dragon etched skilfully on the top and a band of light surrounding the dragon. Harry had crafted the ring himself and one for Draco as well. Draco's was silver with the dragon on the top and showed that he was Harry's second in command.
Draco placed Harry's ring on his finger. It was warm but it felt... wrong. It belonged to Harry and no other. Draco decided to present someone else with his ring until Harry returned. After all he couldn't be the leader and second in command at the same time. But who to choose? Draco shrugged internally and made a mental note to think on it more later.
Putting the first page of Harry's letter aside Draco started to read the list of duties he had to perform in Harry's absence. His mouth dropped open at the length of the list. After reading it through he started banging his head on the desk. That was how Salazar found him twenty minutes later.
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When Salazar woke he immediately tensed. Something was wrong. He could feel it in the air. Speaking of in the air... 'What the hell is a letter doing floating over my desk?' Salazar thought to himself. Curious he opened it and read:
'Dear Salazar,
If you are reading this letter I am gone. Most probably kidnapped. Don't try to find me. I need you to help Draco keep the Order going while I'm gone. Don't let him work himself to exhaustion. You know me so you probably know that I kept a lot of side projects and such secrets. I left instructions for Draco about them but I think they are more suited to your talents so try and keep up on those for me if you can. Go check on Draco after you read this because he is probably banging his head against something and there is no telling how long he's been doing it. Take care of everyone and yourself. Hope to see you soon.
-Harry'
'Shit' was the only thing that came to Salazar's mind after reading the letter. He knew Draco was extremely competent but he wasn't Harry. Harry was what kept everyone going. More than worrying about the Order, Salazar was worried about Harry. If Harry was kidnapped that meant Voldemort and that would not be pretty. Salazar wished he had told Harry how much he appreciated and admired him. He alone knew the hours Harry put in working for the Order.
Salazar had been unable to sleep one night so he was going to the large Order kitchen for a snack and in doing so passed Harry's office. The door was slightly ajar letting the light from inside spill into the hallway. Thinking Harry had simply forgotten to turn off the light Salazar walked to the doorway and was about to go in when he noticed Harry at his desk scribbling furiously in a blue notebook with a black ball-point pen. (Harry had told him once that he preferred muggle writing supplies, as they were much more efficient.) A huge dusty book sat in front of him.
Wondering what Harry was up to this time Salazar watched until Harry tottered over to his couch and fell into a troubled sleep. It was 4 AM and Harry was always up by 6:30. Frowning, Salazar wondered if this was a usual occurrence. Now that he thought about it Harry was always the last to go to his quarters and the first awake in the morning. He had never even seen Harry's quarters. When they planned their pranks it was always in his office or Salazar's rooms.
To check his 'sleepless Harry theory' as Salazar called it he came to see if Harry was in the office every night for a week. Harry was always there, scribbling about something or other until around four when he collapsed on the couch. But he was always up by 7 at the latest and seemed to have more energy than everyone. It bothered Salazar who had come to see Harry as something of a younger brother but at the same time a twin. They both had the same fondness for pranks and other special projects, could speak Parseltounge (which was useful in planning things so no one else could understand), and could often be seen with matching, slightly maniacal looks when a prank was about to occur.
Salazar wasn't sure when he had become so fond of Harry but he felt very protective of him. Perhaps Harry was a distant heir of his or maybe it was just because he was such a good person. Either way he hoped Harry would be back soon and decided to go check on Draco as Harry had asked him to.
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Go on, tell her what you think!!!!!!
The Red Dragons Order
Here's chapter two mates! Come on, read and enjoy!
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The Disappearance . Chapter 2 .
When Draco awoke he immediately sensed that something was wrong. A sort of heaviness weighed on the air. Getting up he changed into a pair of black slacks and a gray sweater that contrasted perfectly with his pale blonde hair. Deciding that Harry would know what the problem was Draco approached the office with a huge griffin on the door. As he knocked the door simply swung open revealing an empty office.
Confusion swept over Draco. Harry was always the first one up and working at the Order, and the last one to bed for that matter. Thinking that Harry might be sleeping in for once, after all he did deserve it, Draco shrugged and moved out of the office. Walking a few steps to the right brought him to his own office. The dragon on the door roared in greeting and allowed him entrance.
As he strode into his office Draco saw an envelope floating above the centre of his desk. Picking it up he opened it and read:
'Dear Draco,
If you have received this letter I am no longer able to run the Red Dragons Order for the time being. I have most probably been kidnapped but if I was killed you will just have to take over the Order indefinitely. Sorry about loading all this on you but you are my second in command.
As I said, I was probably kidnapped which means Voldemort, some interesting torture techniques, attempts to get information on the Order out of me (don't worry that won't happen), and death. Voldemort knows he can't turn me since I am the Lord of the Light so that's out, thank Merlin. Anyway, don't freak out, I'm sure Voldie will take a while with the torture and information gathering so I'll have some time to think of an escape plan. I don't want you to try to find me, as Voldie is not stupid so I doubt you would be able to and the Order's resources are needed elsewhere.
Obviously I was paranoid enough to write you this letter in case something happened so it goes without saying that I wrote them to the rest of the inner circle and some of my agents. Only the people in the headquarters will receive the letters, as the charm does not extend any farther so I spelled the secret drawer in my desk to open at your command. Just stand in front of my desk chair and say: 'Lightning of the griffins.' The drawer will open and the letters for my agents will be there. The names are clearly marked so when someone you don't know arrives ask them for their code name, show them my ring (which I left for you in the envelope. It will acknowledge that you are my chosen representative to both my spies and the rest of the Order. They will respect you, Draco), and ask for the password which is 'red griffin' (except for Slayer, her password is 'golden king'.) If they give the correct password give them the letter with their code name and wish them luck. If you still have some letters left, don't worry, some of the agents simply come when they please so I have loose assignments for them. Just put the letters back in the drawer.
Take care of everyone for me, Draco. I know my trust in you is not amiss. You can do this. Everyone will help you and if there are some things on the following list that you can't do don't worry. Keeping everything going, watching over the agents, and taking care of everyone (and yourself) are the most important things.
Take care,
Harry'
Draco was in shock. Harry was gone. He had to run the Order. What if Harry never came back? Draco looked at Harry's ring; the ring that identified him as the leader of the Order. It was beautiful. A golden band with a red dragon etched skilfully on the top and a band of light surrounding the dragon. Harry had crafted the ring himself and one for Draco as well. Draco's was silver with the dragon on the top and showed that he was Harry's second in command.
Draco placed Harry's ring on his finger. It was warm but it felt... wrong. It belonged to Harry and no other. Draco decided to present someone else with his ring until Harry returned. After all he couldn't be the leader and second in command at the same time. But who to choose? Draco shrugged internally and made a mental note to think on it more later.
Putting the first page of Harry's letter aside Draco started to read the list of duties he had to perform in Harry's absence. His mouth dropped open at the length of the list. After reading it through he started banging his head on the desk. That was how Salazar found him twenty minutes later.
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When Salazar woke he immediately tensed. Something was wrong. He could feel it in the air. Speaking of in the air... 'What the hell is a letter doing floating over my desk?' Salazar thought to himself. Curious he opened it and read:
'Dear Salazar,
If you are reading this letter I am gone. Most probably kidnapped. Don't try to find me. I need you to help Draco keep the Order going while I'm gone. Don't let him work himself to exhaustion. You know me so you probably know that I kept a lot of side projects and such secrets. I left instructions for Draco about them but I think they are more suited to your talents so try and keep up on those for me if you can. Go check on Draco after you read this because he is probably banging his head against something and there is no telling how long he's been doing it. Take care of everyone and yourself. Hope to see you soon.
-Harry'
'Shit' was the only thing that came to Salazar's mind after reading the letter. He knew Draco was extremely competent but he wasn't Harry. Harry was what kept everyone going. More than worrying about the Order, Salazar was worried about Harry. If Harry was kidnapped that meant Voldemort and that would not be pretty. Salazar wished he had told Harry how much he appreciated and admired him. He alone knew the hours Harry put in working for the Order.
Salazar had been unable to sleep one night so he was going to the large Order kitchen for a snack and in doing so passed Harry's office. The door was slightly ajar letting the light from inside spill into the hallway. Thinking Harry had simply forgotten to turn off the light Salazar walked to the doorway and was about to go in when he noticed Harry at his desk scribbling furiously in a blue notebook with a black ball-point pen. (Harry had told him once that he preferred muggle writing supplies, as they were much more efficient.) A huge dusty book sat in front of him.
Wondering what Harry was up to this time Salazar watched until Harry tottered over to his couch and fell into a troubled sleep. It was 4 AM and Harry was always up by 6:30. Frowning, Salazar wondered if this was a usual occurrence. Now that he thought about it Harry was always the last to go to his quarters and the first awake in the morning. He had never even seen Harry's quarters. When they planned their pranks it was always in his office or Salazar's rooms.
To check his 'sleepless Harry theory' as Salazar called it he came to see if Harry was in the office every night for a week. Harry was always there, scribbling about something or other until around four when he collapsed on the couch. But he was always up by 7 at the latest and seemed to have more energy than everyone. It bothered Salazar who had come to see Harry as something of a younger brother but at the same time a twin. They both had the same fondness for pranks and other special projects, could speak Parseltounge (which was useful in planning things so no one else could understand), and could often be seen with matching, slightly maniacal looks when a prank was about to occur.
Salazar wasn't sure when he had become so fond of Harry but he felt very protective of him. Perhaps Harry was a distant heir of his or maybe it was just because he was such a good person. Either way he hoped Harry would be back soon and decided to go check on Draco as Harry had asked him to.
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Go on, tell her what you think!!!!!!
The Red Dragons Order