Friendship and Beyond 20/?
Rated: R contains mentions of rape and torture, although not actual scenes. Possible HP/SS in later chapters, also HG/RW.
Authors Notes: I do not own Harry Potter or it's characters, that would be JKR. Subject matter not for children, although nothing too graphic, but be careful when reading just to be on the safe side.
A Deal With the Devil
"I don't know how you talked us into this, mate." Ron grumbled as the trio made their way into the Three Broomstick the next day.
"Snape will be there and besides if Malfoy was to try anything in front of others he would blow his cover as an upstanding citizen. You know image is everything for Malfoys." Harry answered in what he hoped was a confident tone of voice.
"Just because Snape will be hidden in the Three Broomsticks doesn't mean he will be able to help soon enough if things go bad." Hermione pointed out in her calm manner.
"True, but we can take care of ourselves if the matter arises." Harry reassured his two friends.
They were each armed to the teeth with both muggle weapons as well as magical ones. Hermione carried a small dagger in her pocket as well as her wand.
Harry carried with him the sword of Godric Gryffindor shrunken to fit in his pocket. Funny how even though Harry was in Slytherin officially the sword still worked for him. If he touched the sword it would resize to its full height as soon as it left his pocket. Before they entered the Three Broomsticks Harry had also recalibrated his tattoo to take him back to Hogwarts, or as close to it with the barrier still in place.
Ron carried, along with his wand, a vial of blue liquid, which if touched with the skin would freeze an attacker in place long enough for the three to escape. Overall, they were well armed for their meeting with the Dark Wizard.
Harry had gone directly to Snape the day before after he had explained the situation to Ron and Hermione. Needless to say the Potions Master was not happy at having his cover blown, and Harry had to convince him that they would be better off listening to Lucius before simply hexing him to kingdom come. Snape was going undetected with the use of an invisibility potion that he had spent most of the night concocting with the assistance of Hermione.
Snape had promised not to mention this particular undertaking to Dumbledore as per Potter's wishes, until after the situation was resolved. If Lucius were duplicitous then there would be no harm done, but if by chance the death eater was being truthful then he obviously contacted Harry directly for a reason. For that reason alone Snape was standing near the bar carefully spying on Lucius Malfoy as he anxiously looked at his watch for the fifth time in as many minutes.
Lucius suddenly perked up when he noticed the three students enter the establishment. The first to notice him was the Weasley boy who quickly pointed his position out to his two friends. Lucius took the time to take inventory of them as they walked towards him.
Weasley looked like he had just swallowed an unpleasant Bertie Bott's Every Flavored Bean. He was obviously not happy about this meeting. The mud blood looked a little nervous and was standing closer to the redhead, perhaps unconsciously gaining confidence from his close proximity. She was looking all around her cautiously, as if waiting for an attack. The Potter boy was impassive however, and neither his face nor his movements gave away what he was feeling. Where the Granger girl was looking around physically at their surroundings, Potter was using his magic to check for strong magical signatures out of place in the Tavern. Only the very powerful would be able to do this, and only the equally powerful would notice the scan.
Lucius' estimation of the 'Boy-who-Lived' rose significantly. He also noticed that all three had both their hands in their pockets, obviously holding their wands, and if Potter and his friends were as clever as he thought they were, other fail-safes as well. Lucius inclined his head in greeting as the trio came warily within talking distance.
"Sit down." Lucius ordered imperiously.
Potter merely raised an eyebrow at the command as did the other two, and remained standing.
"Please." Lucius Malfoy added through gritted teeth.
As they did so, and before they could say anything incriminating Lucius put up a silencing charm as well as an illusion charm. They looked at each other in barely contained nervousness, hoping that Snape would still be able to come to their rescue if they needed him.
"I didn't think you would have the nerve to show up." Lucius commented, taking a leisurely drink of butter beer. "Especially not after what happened last weekend… How are you feeling by the way, Harry?"
"None of your bloody business you prat." Hissed Harry, stiffening in his seat ready to curse the bastard at the slightest justification.
"Harry." Hermione whispered under her breath while Ron gripped his leg under the table to keep him seated.
"You wanted something, Malfoy?" Harry questioned hoarsely. "Get on with it, then. I've got better things to do with my time."
Rated: R contains mentions of rape and torture, although not actual scenes. Possible HP/SS in later chapters, also HG/RW.
Authors Notes: I do not own Harry Potter or it's characters, that would be JKR. Subject matter not for children, although nothing too graphic, but be careful when reading just to be on the safe side.
A Deal With the Devil
"I don't know how you talked us into this, mate." Ron grumbled as the trio made their way into the Three Broomstick the next day.
"Snape will be there and besides if Malfoy was to try anything in front of others he would blow his cover as an upstanding citizen. You know image is everything for Malfoys." Harry answered in what he hoped was a confident tone of voice.
"Just because Snape will be hidden in the Three Broomsticks doesn't mean he will be able to help soon enough if things go bad." Hermione pointed out in her calm manner.
"True, but we can take care of ourselves if the matter arises." Harry reassured his two friends.
They were each armed to the teeth with both muggle weapons as well as magical ones. Hermione carried a small dagger in her pocket as well as her wand.
Harry carried with him the sword of Godric Gryffindor shrunken to fit in his pocket. Funny how even though Harry was in Slytherin officially the sword still worked for him. If he touched the sword it would resize to its full height as soon as it left his pocket. Before they entered the Three Broomsticks Harry had also recalibrated his tattoo to take him back to Hogwarts, or as close to it with the barrier still in place.
Ron carried, along with his wand, a vial of blue liquid, which if touched with the skin would freeze an attacker in place long enough for the three to escape. Overall, they were well armed for their meeting with the Dark Wizard.
Harry had gone directly to Snape the day before after he had explained the situation to Ron and Hermione. Needless to say the Potions Master was not happy at having his cover blown, and Harry had to convince him that they would be better off listening to Lucius before simply hexing him to kingdom come. Snape was going undetected with the use of an invisibility potion that he had spent most of the night concocting with the assistance of Hermione.
Snape had promised not to mention this particular undertaking to Dumbledore as per Potter's wishes, until after the situation was resolved. If Lucius were duplicitous then there would be no harm done, but if by chance the death eater was being truthful then he obviously contacted Harry directly for a reason. For that reason alone Snape was standing near the bar carefully spying on Lucius Malfoy as he anxiously looked at his watch for the fifth time in as many minutes.
Lucius suddenly perked up when he noticed the three students enter the establishment. The first to notice him was the Weasley boy who quickly pointed his position out to his two friends. Lucius took the time to take inventory of them as they walked towards him.
Weasley looked like he had just swallowed an unpleasant Bertie Bott's Every Flavored Bean. He was obviously not happy about this meeting. The mud blood looked a little nervous and was standing closer to the redhead, perhaps unconsciously gaining confidence from his close proximity. She was looking all around her cautiously, as if waiting for an attack. The Potter boy was impassive however, and neither his face nor his movements gave away what he was feeling. Where the Granger girl was looking around physically at their surroundings, Potter was using his magic to check for strong magical signatures out of place in the Tavern. Only the very powerful would be able to do this, and only the equally powerful would notice the scan.
Lucius' estimation of the 'Boy-who-Lived' rose significantly. He also noticed that all three had both their hands in their pockets, obviously holding their wands, and if Potter and his friends were as clever as he thought they were, other fail-safes as well. Lucius inclined his head in greeting as the trio came warily within talking distance.
"Sit down." Lucius ordered imperiously.
Potter merely raised an eyebrow at the command as did the other two, and remained standing.
"Please." Lucius Malfoy added through gritted teeth.
As they did so, and before they could say anything incriminating Lucius put up a silencing charm as well as an illusion charm. They looked at each other in barely contained nervousness, hoping that Snape would still be able to come to their rescue if they needed him.
"I didn't think you would have the nerve to show up." Lucius commented, taking a leisurely drink of butter beer. "Especially not after what happened last weekend… How are you feeling by the way, Harry?"
"None of your bloody business you prat." Hissed Harry, stiffening in his seat ready to curse the bastard at the slightest justification.
"Harry." Hermione whispered under her breath while Ron gripped his leg under the table to keep him seated.
"You wanted something, Malfoy?" Harry questioned hoarsely. "Get on with it, then. I've got better things to do with my time."
