Ok, so sorry about the length of time that passed, I did mean to get this
chapter out like two weeks ago, but it didn't save!!! I lost pages of work!
*sobs* and by the time I realised it, it was too late. If anyone wants to
hex or curse me, you may, but please refrain for the Unforgivables, I'm a
little allergic to pain.
Hopefully, it won't take as long this time to get another chapter out.
But anyway, thanks for all you're reviews, they do make me smile ^v^ So keep them coming, it's why I continue to write ^v~
Oh and because of the wait, I'm gonna give a little bit of information that is hidden under my sleeve. bit about Krum's impostor and the spy . maybe .
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter, enough said really.
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"spoken"
//thoughts//
//: mind conversation between Harry and Draco ://
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.:: Chapter Eight ::.
Draco took the paper out her hands, "Please tell me this is a joke," he said coldly.
"Dray, if I could pretend that it was a joke I would love to. You can read that it says it's checked three times, it's fact, not fiction." Harry said and then turned to look at Ron and Hermione. "Guys, do you mind if you leave? We've got a lot of work to do and this puts us back a little bit."
Draco turned and stood by the window, seething. Hermione looked at him and then back to Harry, "I guess we've no choice."
"Harry we trust you, but if its about Voldemort and the welfare of our school, we need to know as soon as possible." Ron confirmed.
Harry said, "Thanks guys. You will find out cos it does involve Moldywarts but for now, we have to put some plans straight into action."
Kevin and Jonesy appeared form thin air. At his old friend's confused faces, Harry said, "It was apparation, but a mix of different ways of transporting yourselves places. I'll expect it so time later."
As Harry showed them out, Sarah filled Kevin and Jonesy on what had happened, Draco tried to control his anger.
Harry reached out and placed a hand on his shoulder.
"Brings back bad memories, huh?" Harry said quietly.
"You've no idea." Draco said just as quietly. "Why can't he ever just leave my life alone! I wish I had killed him when I had the chance."
"You remember what Falcon Polo said: 'The fates led us on paths that are so closely intertwined, you cannot jump on to the other paths as it nears you, you must wait for it to cross you.' Yes, you have the chance to kill him then, but you would have been jumping paths, you'll have the chance when you're paths cross for the final time." Harry said.
Draco nodded, "I can't bear to see or think about his hands all over my 'Mione. It was different to think about Krum doing it, just with it being him, and all he's done to us! I really wish I could kill him right this second!" He said fiercely.
"In time my friend, in time." Harry said and then turned to the three quietly waiting for them. "Lets do what we do best. We need to find out how he gets his information, whether its just from the Order meetings, or if he has a load of bugs placed around the castle to pick up more information. Kevin, you check all the Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff areas, Dray, you've got Gryffindor and Slytherin territory. Be as quiet as possible so we draw as little attention to ourselves. Jonesy, you've got the Great Hall and all the classrooms, I wanna know everything about the classrooms and if there is anyway that he might of tampered with them and I want them found. Sarah you're going with Jonesy, but check the Library when he's doing the Hall and the Entrance Hall. Then you've got the offices to check. I'm gonna talk to your friend of Voldie's and then to Dumbledore. Maybe even get some help from Sev'rus and a werewolf if I can swing it."
"Ok, lets go peeps." Jonesy cheered and led the race to the door.
Harry stalked to their communicator and said their spy's name. He appeared looking like he'd just woken up.
"You know Harry, Voldemort has this annoying habit of waking me up at three in the morning because he wants me to help torture some poor muggle or he wants a council of his inner circle. I do not need this from you." He said irritably.
"So my friend, but I need you to get a plan of Voldie's base and the location. I need to know specifically where Voldie would be on a usual day at any time and where Krum is chained. And any spots of guard patrols and things like that." Harry said.
That got the spy's attention, "you're launching an assault on Voldemort?" He choked out.
"I'm not sure, but I can feel it, the time is fast approaching and he will fall." Harry said.
"You sound like a Seer." The man said amusedly, "anything I can do to help. Just tell me, I'd need to get Rachel and Emma out of here and somewhere safe."
"You know that your wife and daughter are most welcome at my house. It's safe enough there with all the wards set up, Voldie can't follow them." Harry paused, "I'll talk to you tomorrow with all the details and tell you what is going to happen."
"I'll have the map finished as soon as I can Harry." The man smiled, "Sirius was right, you really are James' son. He would have been so proud."
"I know," Harry sighed, "Justice will be served for all the deceased."
They said goodbye and Harry hurried off to the Headmasters office.
"Albus," Harry gently shook the old man awake. His eyes focused sharply on the boy in front of him.
"Harry? It's three in the morning? Couldn't it wait 'til the sun at least rose?" Albus said tiredly.
"I'm sorry, but you've got a lot of trouble on your hands right now."
"Indeed, explain." Albus commanded.
"Put simply, Viktor Krum is been tortured everyday in Voldemort's dungeons while you house an impostor here, a spy for Voldemort."
"Who?" Albus sighed despairingly.
"Lucius Malfoy." Harry said softly.
Albus closed his eyes and inhaled deeply. "You're telling me that he's been here for how long?"
"Since the time he started going out with Hermione. So about three years. Everything points out that Viktor's been captured and held for about six months more so that Lucius could fool you easily enough."
"How do you know? Your spy?" Albus asked.
"He informed me that Viktor was being held, but he had no idea as to who was in his place. I use the Revealing spell to reveal Viktor's location and to identify the energy signature I got from Lucius when I met him this morning. Then I had it check three times before I found the result out. Each time, the spell-computer identified Lucius as the impostor." Harry quickly told him.
"Kevin, Jonesy, Sarah and Draco are re-checking the castle for any signs of abnormality. Especially to see if there are any bugs that Lucius could be using to report back to Voldemort with." Harry continued.
"Do you need anything from me or were you just informing me?" Albus asked.
"Actually yes, I need to ask if I can borrow Severus and Remus. They have special talents that could be useful. And, I need to know how you feel about a final assault of Voldie." Harry said.
"I don't supposed Remus and Severus will have a problem with helping you. About the final assault, that I need more time to think about. You seem to want it done quicker than anyone actually anticipates." Albus said. "I'll floo Remus and ask him to get here as soon as possible and I'll bring him down to your chambers. I trust that you can wake Severus?"
Harry grinned, "It would be my pleasure."
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Harry gulped as he stared at his former lover sleeping body.
// Why does he have to be so beautiful? //
Tentatively, Harry placed a hand on Severus's shoulder. Instantly the body tensed and the eyes flew open.
"Harry?" Severus's voice croaked.
"I need your help. Albus and Remus are going to meet me in my chambers, can you come now?" Harry asked.
Severus sighed and swung his body out of bed. "Of course, Harry."
// Why does Sev'rus have to have that body to die for and sleep without a shirt on in bed? It's not fair! // Harry whined and then turned, "I'll see you in a bit then."
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Harry grinned as he saw the werewolf enter his rooms. He and Severus had arguing amicably over the use on the potion that Harry had wanted to use, when Albus had entered with Remus just behind him.
"Harry!" Remus said and hugged the younger man. "It's good to see you again."
"And you Remus."
The fur men sat wearily on the sofas. It was after all three-thirty in the morning and they were tired, but the call of Voldemort was a strong pull.
Harry summarised his plan for all three and was met with some hesitation.
"Look, I know that it's a hard thing to comprehend, but we can defeat Voldemort this way. He won't be expecting it and they'll be plenty of opportunities to capture the Death Eaters." Harry tried to reason.
"But how much do you trust you're spy Harry? We could be playing into Voldemort's hands." Albus asked.
"I trust him with my life, and I have done twice. He has a family, which he'd do anything for and in return we help him fight the chains that the Dark Mark has placed upon him." Harry replied.
"And just whose hands, exactly, are we placing our lives in?" Severus asked.
Harry sighed, knowing the uproar that next two words would cause. "Peter Pettigrew."
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Du du duh! So, I was nice and told you! So review and lemme know what you think. I will explain why Harry trusts Peter so much though, so try not to flame me too much for that.
Hopefully, it won't take as long this time to get another chapter out.
But anyway, thanks for all you're reviews, they do make me smile ^v^ So keep them coming, it's why I continue to write ^v~
Oh and because of the wait, I'm gonna give a little bit of information that is hidden under my sleeve. bit about Krum's impostor and the spy . maybe .
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter, enough said really.
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"spoken"
//thoughts//
//: mind conversation between Harry and Draco ://
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.:: Chapter Eight ::.
Draco took the paper out her hands, "Please tell me this is a joke," he said coldly.
"Dray, if I could pretend that it was a joke I would love to. You can read that it says it's checked three times, it's fact, not fiction." Harry said and then turned to look at Ron and Hermione. "Guys, do you mind if you leave? We've got a lot of work to do and this puts us back a little bit."
Draco turned and stood by the window, seething. Hermione looked at him and then back to Harry, "I guess we've no choice."
"Harry we trust you, but if its about Voldemort and the welfare of our school, we need to know as soon as possible." Ron confirmed.
Harry said, "Thanks guys. You will find out cos it does involve Moldywarts but for now, we have to put some plans straight into action."
Kevin and Jonesy appeared form thin air. At his old friend's confused faces, Harry said, "It was apparation, but a mix of different ways of transporting yourselves places. I'll expect it so time later."
As Harry showed them out, Sarah filled Kevin and Jonesy on what had happened, Draco tried to control his anger.
Harry reached out and placed a hand on his shoulder.
"Brings back bad memories, huh?" Harry said quietly.
"You've no idea." Draco said just as quietly. "Why can't he ever just leave my life alone! I wish I had killed him when I had the chance."
"You remember what Falcon Polo said: 'The fates led us on paths that are so closely intertwined, you cannot jump on to the other paths as it nears you, you must wait for it to cross you.' Yes, you have the chance to kill him then, but you would have been jumping paths, you'll have the chance when you're paths cross for the final time." Harry said.
Draco nodded, "I can't bear to see or think about his hands all over my 'Mione. It was different to think about Krum doing it, just with it being him, and all he's done to us! I really wish I could kill him right this second!" He said fiercely.
"In time my friend, in time." Harry said and then turned to the three quietly waiting for them. "Lets do what we do best. We need to find out how he gets his information, whether its just from the Order meetings, or if he has a load of bugs placed around the castle to pick up more information. Kevin, you check all the Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff areas, Dray, you've got Gryffindor and Slytherin territory. Be as quiet as possible so we draw as little attention to ourselves. Jonesy, you've got the Great Hall and all the classrooms, I wanna know everything about the classrooms and if there is anyway that he might of tampered with them and I want them found. Sarah you're going with Jonesy, but check the Library when he's doing the Hall and the Entrance Hall. Then you've got the offices to check. I'm gonna talk to your friend of Voldie's and then to Dumbledore. Maybe even get some help from Sev'rus and a werewolf if I can swing it."
"Ok, lets go peeps." Jonesy cheered and led the race to the door.
Harry stalked to their communicator and said their spy's name. He appeared looking like he'd just woken up.
"You know Harry, Voldemort has this annoying habit of waking me up at three in the morning because he wants me to help torture some poor muggle or he wants a council of his inner circle. I do not need this from you." He said irritably.
"So my friend, but I need you to get a plan of Voldie's base and the location. I need to know specifically where Voldie would be on a usual day at any time and where Krum is chained. And any spots of guard patrols and things like that." Harry said.
That got the spy's attention, "you're launching an assault on Voldemort?" He choked out.
"I'm not sure, but I can feel it, the time is fast approaching and he will fall." Harry said.
"You sound like a Seer." The man said amusedly, "anything I can do to help. Just tell me, I'd need to get Rachel and Emma out of here and somewhere safe."
"You know that your wife and daughter are most welcome at my house. It's safe enough there with all the wards set up, Voldie can't follow them." Harry paused, "I'll talk to you tomorrow with all the details and tell you what is going to happen."
"I'll have the map finished as soon as I can Harry." The man smiled, "Sirius was right, you really are James' son. He would have been so proud."
"I know," Harry sighed, "Justice will be served for all the deceased."
They said goodbye and Harry hurried off to the Headmasters office.
"Albus," Harry gently shook the old man awake. His eyes focused sharply on the boy in front of him.
"Harry? It's three in the morning? Couldn't it wait 'til the sun at least rose?" Albus said tiredly.
"I'm sorry, but you've got a lot of trouble on your hands right now."
"Indeed, explain." Albus commanded.
"Put simply, Viktor Krum is been tortured everyday in Voldemort's dungeons while you house an impostor here, a spy for Voldemort."
"Who?" Albus sighed despairingly.
"Lucius Malfoy." Harry said softly.
Albus closed his eyes and inhaled deeply. "You're telling me that he's been here for how long?"
"Since the time he started going out with Hermione. So about three years. Everything points out that Viktor's been captured and held for about six months more so that Lucius could fool you easily enough."
"How do you know? Your spy?" Albus asked.
"He informed me that Viktor was being held, but he had no idea as to who was in his place. I use the Revealing spell to reveal Viktor's location and to identify the energy signature I got from Lucius when I met him this morning. Then I had it check three times before I found the result out. Each time, the spell-computer identified Lucius as the impostor." Harry quickly told him.
"Kevin, Jonesy, Sarah and Draco are re-checking the castle for any signs of abnormality. Especially to see if there are any bugs that Lucius could be using to report back to Voldemort with." Harry continued.
"Do you need anything from me or were you just informing me?" Albus asked.
"Actually yes, I need to ask if I can borrow Severus and Remus. They have special talents that could be useful. And, I need to know how you feel about a final assault of Voldie." Harry said.
"I don't supposed Remus and Severus will have a problem with helping you. About the final assault, that I need more time to think about. You seem to want it done quicker than anyone actually anticipates." Albus said. "I'll floo Remus and ask him to get here as soon as possible and I'll bring him down to your chambers. I trust that you can wake Severus?"
Harry grinned, "It would be my pleasure."
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Harry gulped as he stared at his former lover sleeping body.
// Why does he have to be so beautiful? //
Tentatively, Harry placed a hand on Severus's shoulder. Instantly the body tensed and the eyes flew open.
"Harry?" Severus's voice croaked.
"I need your help. Albus and Remus are going to meet me in my chambers, can you come now?" Harry asked.
Severus sighed and swung his body out of bed. "Of course, Harry."
// Why does Sev'rus have to have that body to die for and sleep without a shirt on in bed? It's not fair! // Harry whined and then turned, "I'll see you in a bit then."
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Harry grinned as he saw the werewolf enter his rooms. He and Severus had arguing amicably over the use on the potion that Harry had wanted to use, when Albus had entered with Remus just behind him.
"Harry!" Remus said and hugged the younger man. "It's good to see you again."
"And you Remus."
The fur men sat wearily on the sofas. It was after all three-thirty in the morning and they were tired, but the call of Voldemort was a strong pull.
Harry summarised his plan for all three and was met with some hesitation.
"Look, I know that it's a hard thing to comprehend, but we can defeat Voldemort this way. He won't be expecting it and they'll be plenty of opportunities to capture the Death Eaters." Harry tried to reason.
"But how much do you trust you're spy Harry? We could be playing into Voldemort's hands." Albus asked.
"I trust him with my life, and I have done twice. He has a family, which he'd do anything for and in return we help him fight the chains that the Dark Mark has placed upon him." Harry replied.
"And just whose hands, exactly, are we placing our lives in?" Severus asked.
Harry sighed, knowing the uproar that next two words would cause. "Peter Pettigrew."
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Du du duh! So, I was nice and told you! So review and lemme know what you think. I will explain why Harry trusts Peter so much though, so try not to flame me too much for that.