A/N; This was beta read by Krissy
Chapter 28
On Friday evening sometime before dinner following the charms discovery Harry was walking the corridors heading to Hagrid's cabin to meet up with Shawnee and his friends when Harry felt he was being followed. "Malfoy. What does he want now?" Harry thought as he turned into another hallway and leaned against the wall waiting for him.
It took a second before Draco turned the corner to face Harry. "What do you want Malfoy?" Harry asked.
"Potter, is it true that we are related?" Draco said.
"It pains me to say this but yes we are. Dumbledore checked the tree and both Ron and I created almost exactly the same tree. I assume you did too," Harry said as Draco nodded.
For a few seconds the two just stood there until Harry spoke again. "Malfoy is there anything else you need, or that is why you are following me?"
"I'm following you because I was ordered to by my so called Master," Draco said as he lifted his sleeve to reveal the Dark Mark.
"Malfoy, you didn't want to serve Voldemort?" Harry asked, sounding surprised as Draco nodded.
"After my father was sent to Azkaban I began to rethink all I was taught and if I had a choice I would never have taken it. My mother took me to see the Dark Lord last summer and I was marked and ordered to spy on you," Malfoy said with his head down looking dejected.
"Draco, there is a way out of this but you need to see Professor Dumbledore and tell him everything he can help you," Harry said, knowing Draco was telling the truth.
"I will after our Quidditch game tomorrow as long as you are with me," Draco said as Harry nodded.
"I will be there Draco," Harry said as Draco turned around. "And Harry, thanks."
As Draco left Harry thought he was mad to trust Draco but since he always trusted his empath abilities he knew he was doing the right thing. He hoped that Draco would change his ways as he left the school and headed to Hagrid's cabin to finally meet up with his friends.
While with his friends Harry didn't tell them what had just happen but he planned to tell Dumbledore right after dinner.
Right after dinner Harry left for Dumbledore's office after leaving Shawnee with his friends and was immediately called in. "Good evening Harry, what can I do for you?" Dumbledore asked pleasantly.
"Professor, before dinner I met up with Draco and I think he is changing to our side," Harry said as he sat down.
"Are you sure about this?" Dumbledore asked.
"My empath abilities say yes, but he was forced to take the Dark Mark this summer by his mom," Harry said as Dumbledore sighed.
"Families who work with the Dark Lord never give their children a chance to choose sides," Dumbledore said sadly. "So when will I get to talk to Mr. Malfoy?"
"If he is truly willing to change sides it would be tomorrow after the Quidditch game. He also wants me to be there," Harry informed.
"Then I will see you both then. Good night Harry," Dumbledore said as Harry started to get up.
"Good night Professor," Harry said before apparating to his room.
The Quidditch game on Saturday was Gryffindor vs. Slytherins. Before the start of the game Draco was outwardly his usual snobbish self but Harry knew he was hiding his true feelings and inwardly Draco was a completely change person.
As the game started Madam Hooch called the captains. "Captains shake hands!"
Harry, who was now captain, went up to Draco. "You are going down!" Draco said loudly. To Harry he didn't have the usual sneered bark in his voice. It was almost like he forced the words out.
"You wish," Harry countered but he didn't sound like he meant it. They shook hands but quickly let go to play the game.
As the game was being played Draco left Harry alone as both flew their separate ways to find the Golden Snitch. "Great, if Draco trying to hide his true loyalties he'd better start acting like normal around me or everyone will know something is up with him," Harry thought as he flew to Draco.
Harry came near Draco. "What no taunts or rude jesters?" Harry asked, acting rude. Luckily Draco understood.
"If you want it that way Potty?" Draco said and lightly slammed into Harry's side and flew off.
"Well I asked for it," Harry thought and flew after Draco.
To anyone watching the game Draco was doing his usual routine by going after Harry and causing a lot of problems for him. Only Harry knew Draco was just acting and what he was doing was not as bad as what he had done in the other games they had played against each other.
Hours into the game both Draco and Harry couldn't find the Snitch. Both knew their acting wouldn't fool everyone for long, neither had gotten hurt yet but as luck have it, Harry spotted the Snitch at the Slytherin's middle goal post and flew after it, as did Draco.
As Harry flew straight at the Snitch a Slytherins beater flew far in front of Harry and slammed a bludger at Harry. Harry leaned forward and spun the broom to make him fly upside down just as the bludger flew just inches above his legs. Unfortunately, Draco didn't see it as he was flying behind Harry. He was slammed in the shoulder and fell off his broom.
As Draco was hit Harry immediately felt his pain and turned to wave his hand at the unconscious Draco. He apparated him to the ground then quickly flew to the Snitch and caught it as Dennis, the new announcer, proclaimed Gryffindor the winner.
With the Snitch in hand Harry flew above Madam Pomfrey who was looking after Draco and saw that Draco would be fine. "Harry, are you mad? Why did you save him? He is our enemy," Ron said, flying next to Harry.
"Ron there is something going on at this moment, so please don't argue about what I just did, it was for a purpose," Harry said and Ron looked unsure.
"Is it because he is related to us?" Ron said in disgust.
"That is part of it, I will tell you more later once I talk to Professor Dumbledore," Harry said then flew down to meet Hermione and Shawnee.
Harry and Shawnee spent much of the day with Ron and Hermione in Harry's room doing their homework while Shawnee played with Destiny. After a while Shawnee went up to Harry. "Daddy, will Aunty Hermione be my new mommy?"
Harry and Hermione blushed as Ron started laughing. "I don't mind, my mom said Harry would find another mommy for me," Shawnee continued, not noticing the embarrassment she was causing.
"Ah Shawnee, we," Harry started but couldn't finish. He looked at Hermione for help.
"Shawnee, we are only dating," Hermione started as the front door opened, interrupting their talk.
"Mr. Potter, Professor Dumbledore would like to see you in his office. Draco is already there," McGonagall said and Harry nodded.
"I think I will take Shawnee with me and have a talk with her on the way back," Harry said, picking up Shawnee.
"Good luck mate. You'll need it," Ron joked as Harry apparated.
Once at the doors Harry was called in and Shawnee went straight to Dumbledore. "Uncle Albus!" Shawnee said as she ran to Dumbledore.
He picked her up to hug her. "So how is my little goddaughter doing?" Dumbledore asked pleasantly.
"I'm alright, but did you know that Aunty Hermione will be my new mommy?" Dumbledore looked at Harry who was looking anywhere except at Dumbledore.
"Shawnee, your father and Aunty Hermione are just dating. Maybe in the years to come they will decide to marry and Hermione will become your mommy, but for now she is just your Aunt, alright?" Dumbledore said pleasantly and Shawnee nodded.
"I can wait, but I would like her to be my mommy," Shawnee said.
"Shawnee, why not go and play with your toys? I need to talk to your father," Dumbledore said as Shawnee went to the corner where Dumbledore kept some of Shawnee's toys.
Once Shawnee was out of the way Dumbledore turned to Harry. "Let's get down to business," Dumbledore said as he and Harry sat with Draco at the desk. "Draco, you told me that you want out of Voldermort's services and are willing to help us."
"Yes Sir, I've seen what he does to his servants and I don't want to live like that. Please, can you help me?" Draco pleaded.
Dumbledore looked at Harry. "Draco is telling the truth, he wants out," Harry said, looking at Dumbledore.
"And what will you do once you leave Voldemort's side?" Dumbledore asked.
"I will fight for the light side. I know now that it is better on the light side than being a slave for the dark side," Draco said as Dumbledore nodded.
For a while Dumbledore stayed quiet. "We will help you Draco but if we find out that you have betrayed us," Dumbledore started.
"No I won't, I promise," Draco said quickly.
"Then I think we can help you. Harry would you remove the Dark Mark?" Dumbledore asked and Harry nodded.
"Wait, I thought it couldn't be removed," Draco said
"Actually it can, if the person who is removing it has more power than the one who placed it. Now please roll up your sleeve," Harry asked. He turned his wand into a staff to Draco's amazement. "Sorry but this will hurt for a minute, but it will be gone."
"I don't care, just remove it please," Draco said, closing his eyes to get ready for the pain. Harry placed the top of the staff on the Dark Mark and cast the spell.
Draco turned to Harry once the spell was complete and the mark was gone. "Thanks, you will not regret this. I will do as I promised but I am afraid for my life. If the Dark Lord hears of what I did," Draco started but a voice interrupted him.
"Excuse me for a second," said the Sorting Hat as everyone turned to him. "Draco will you repent your ways and learn other ways of living?"
"Wes I want to learn and do anything that is opposite of my family's teachings," Draco said, looking determined.
"Then Professor Dumbledore, I know it hasn't been done before but would you place me on Draco's head to resort him?" the Hat asked. Dumbledore complied. "Hmm, yes his heart is now true, and I don't see anything Slytherin in him. GRYFFINDOR!"
"Does this mean that Draco is now in my house?" Harry asked, stunned.
"Yes he is Harry. Why don't you take him there and introduce him?" Dumbledore suggested and Harry nodded.
"Alright then let's go. Draco, the Gryffindors might not accept you right off," Harry warned.
"I know, but it should be better than Slytherin where they might try to actually kill me," Draco said, accepting his fate.
"Alright then, coming Shawnee?" Harry called and Shawnee ran up to Harry.
Harry and Draco appeared outside of Harry's room. "What just happened?" Draco asked.
"I apparated us outside my personal room," Harry said as he opened the door to reveal his two friends.
"Malfoy. What is he doing here?" Ron said, reaching for his wand.
Harry quickly froze him. "Ron, he is on our side now and a Gryffindor," Harry said.
"What, but how?" Hermione asked.
"He was resorted and I know he can now be trusted," Harry said as Hermione nodded.
"Hermione, I am sorry for all the things I said. I also know your trust can't be won easily," Draco said, looking sorry.
"Draco, if Harry trusts you then I will also but I will also be keeping an eye on you," Hermione said as Ron was unfrozen.
"As will I, but if you do anything bad to Shawnee or Hermione you will regret it," Ron said warningly.
"You don't need to worry about that Ron since Shawnee knows he can be trusted," Harry said as the two friend looked shocked.
"Then if Shawnee and Harry both trust you, I will also," Ron said, holding out his hand.
"Don't worry, I will never betray your trust," Draco said as he shook Ron's hand and a friendship between enemies was formed.
Chapter 28
On Friday evening sometime before dinner following the charms discovery Harry was walking the corridors heading to Hagrid's cabin to meet up with Shawnee and his friends when Harry felt he was being followed. "Malfoy. What does he want now?" Harry thought as he turned into another hallway and leaned against the wall waiting for him.
It took a second before Draco turned the corner to face Harry. "What do you want Malfoy?" Harry asked.
"Potter, is it true that we are related?" Draco said.
"It pains me to say this but yes we are. Dumbledore checked the tree and both Ron and I created almost exactly the same tree. I assume you did too," Harry said as Draco nodded.
For a few seconds the two just stood there until Harry spoke again. "Malfoy is there anything else you need, or that is why you are following me?"
"I'm following you because I was ordered to by my so called Master," Draco said as he lifted his sleeve to reveal the Dark Mark.
"Malfoy, you didn't want to serve Voldemort?" Harry asked, sounding surprised as Draco nodded.
"After my father was sent to Azkaban I began to rethink all I was taught and if I had a choice I would never have taken it. My mother took me to see the Dark Lord last summer and I was marked and ordered to spy on you," Malfoy said with his head down looking dejected.
"Draco, there is a way out of this but you need to see Professor Dumbledore and tell him everything he can help you," Harry said, knowing Draco was telling the truth.
"I will after our Quidditch game tomorrow as long as you are with me," Draco said as Harry nodded.
"I will be there Draco," Harry said as Draco turned around. "And Harry, thanks."
As Draco left Harry thought he was mad to trust Draco but since he always trusted his empath abilities he knew he was doing the right thing. He hoped that Draco would change his ways as he left the school and headed to Hagrid's cabin to finally meet up with his friends.
While with his friends Harry didn't tell them what had just happen but he planned to tell Dumbledore right after dinner.
Right after dinner Harry left for Dumbledore's office after leaving Shawnee with his friends and was immediately called in. "Good evening Harry, what can I do for you?" Dumbledore asked pleasantly.
"Professor, before dinner I met up with Draco and I think he is changing to our side," Harry said as he sat down.
"Are you sure about this?" Dumbledore asked.
"My empath abilities say yes, but he was forced to take the Dark Mark this summer by his mom," Harry said as Dumbledore sighed.
"Families who work with the Dark Lord never give their children a chance to choose sides," Dumbledore said sadly. "So when will I get to talk to Mr. Malfoy?"
"If he is truly willing to change sides it would be tomorrow after the Quidditch game. He also wants me to be there," Harry informed.
"Then I will see you both then. Good night Harry," Dumbledore said as Harry started to get up.
"Good night Professor," Harry said before apparating to his room.
The Quidditch game on Saturday was Gryffindor vs. Slytherins. Before the start of the game Draco was outwardly his usual snobbish self but Harry knew he was hiding his true feelings and inwardly Draco was a completely change person.
As the game started Madam Hooch called the captains. "Captains shake hands!"
Harry, who was now captain, went up to Draco. "You are going down!" Draco said loudly. To Harry he didn't have the usual sneered bark in his voice. It was almost like he forced the words out.
"You wish," Harry countered but he didn't sound like he meant it. They shook hands but quickly let go to play the game.
As the game was being played Draco left Harry alone as both flew their separate ways to find the Golden Snitch. "Great, if Draco trying to hide his true loyalties he'd better start acting like normal around me or everyone will know something is up with him," Harry thought as he flew to Draco.
Harry came near Draco. "What no taunts or rude jesters?" Harry asked, acting rude. Luckily Draco understood.
"If you want it that way Potty?" Draco said and lightly slammed into Harry's side and flew off.
"Well I asked for it," Harry thought and flew after Draco.
To anyone watching the game Draco was doing his usual routine by going after Harry and causing a lot of problems for him. Only Harry knew Draco was just acting and what he was doing was not as bad as what he had done in the other games they had played against each other.
Hours into the game both Draco and Harry couldn't find the Snitch. Both knew their acting wouldn't fool everyone for long, neither had gotten hurt yet but as luck have it, Harry spotted the Snitch at the Slytherin's middle goal post and flew after it, as did Draco.
As Harry flew straight at the Snitch a Slytherins beater flew far in front of Harry and slammed a bludger at Harry. Harry leaned forward and spun the broom to make him fly upside down just as the bludger flew just inches above his legs. Unfortunately, Draco didn't see it as he was flying behind Harry. He was slammed in the shoulder and fell off his broom.
As Draco was hit Harry immediately felt his pain and turned to wave his hand at the unconscious Draco. He apparated him to the ground then quickly flew to the Snitch and caught it as Dennis, the new announcer, proclaimed Gryffindor the winner.
With the Snitch in hand Harry flew above Madam Pomfrey who was looking after Draco and saw that Draco would be fine. "Harry, are you mad? Why did you save him? He is our enemy," Ron said, flying next to Harry.
"Ron there is something going on at this moment, so please don't argue about what I just did, it was for a purpose," Harry said and Ron looked unsure.
"Is it because he is related to us?" Ron said in disgust.
"That is part of it, I will tell you more later once I talk to Professor Dumbledore," Harry said then flew down to meet Hermione and Shawnee.
Harry and Shawnee spent much of the day with Ron and Hermione in Harry's room doing their homework while Shawnee played with Destiny. After a while Shawnee went up to Harry. "Daddy, will Aunty Hermione be my new mommy?"
Harry and Hermione blushed as Ron started laughing. "I don't mind, my mom said Harry would find another mommy for me," Shawnee continued, not noticing the embarrassment she was causing.
"Ah Shawnee, we," Harry started but couldn't finish. He looked at Hermione for help.
"Shawnee, we are only dating," Hermione started as the front door opened, interrupting their talk.
"Mr. Potter, Professor Dumbledore would like to see you in his office. Draco is already there," McGonagall said and Harry nodded.
"I think I will take Shawnee with me and have a talk with her on the way back," Harry said, picking up Shawnee.
"Good luck mate. You'll need it," Ron joked as Harry apparated.
Once at the doors Harry was called in and Shawnee went straight to Dumbledore. "Uncle Albus!" Shawnee said as she ran to Dumbledore.
He picked her up to hug her. "So how is my little goddaughter doing?" Dumbledore asked pleasantly.
"I'm alright, but did you know that Aunty Hermione will be my new mommy?" Dumbledore looked at Harry who was looking anywhere except at Dumbledore.
"Shawnee, your father and Aunty Hermione are just dating. Maybe in the years to come they will decide to marry and Hermione will become your mommy, but for now she is just your Aunt, alright?" Dumbledore said pleasantly and Shawnee nodded.
"I can wait, but I would like her to be my mommy," Shawnee said.
"Shawnee, why not go and play with your toys? I need to talk to your father," Dumbledore said as Shawnee went to the corner where Dumbledore kept some of Shawnee's toys.
Once Shawnee was out of the way Dumbledore turned to Harry. "Let's get down to business," Dumbledore said as he and Harry sat with Draco at the desk. "Draco, you told me that you want out of Voldermort's services and are willing to help us."
"Yes Sir, I've seen what he does to his servants and I don't want to live like that. Please, can you help me?" Draco pleaded.
Dumbledore looked at Harry. "Draco is telling the truth, he wants out," Harry said, looking at Dumbledore.
"And what will you do once you leave Voldemort's side?" Dumbledore asked.
"I will fight for the light side. I know now that it is better on the light side than being a slave for the dark side," Draco said as Dumbledore nodded.
For a while Dumbledore stayed quiet. "We will help you Draco but if we find out that you have betrayed us," Dumbledore started.
"No I won't, I promise," Draco said quickly.
"Then I think we can help you. Harry would you remove the Dark Mark?" Dumbledore asked and Harry nodded.
"Wait, I thought it couldn't be removed," Draco said
"Actually it can, if the person who is removing it has more power than the one who placed it. Now please roll up your sleeve," Harry asked. He turned his wand into a staff to Draco's amazement. "Sorry but this will hurt for a minute, but it will be gone."
"I don't care, just remove it please," Draco said, closing his eyes to get ready for the pain. Harry placed the top of the staff on the Dark Mark and cast the spell.
Draco turned to Harry once the spell was complete and the mark was gone. "Thanks, you will not regret this. I will do as I promised but I am afraid for my life. If the Dark Lord hears of what I did," Draco started but a voice interrupted him.
"Excuse me for a second," said the Sorting Hat as everyone turned to him. "Draco will you repent your ways and learn other ways of living?"
"Wes I want to learn and do anything that is opposite of my family's teachings," Draco said, looking determined.
"Then Professor Dumbledore, I know it hasn't been done before but would you place me on Draco's head to resort him?" the Hat asked. Dumbledore complied. "Hmm, yes his heart is now true, and I don't see anything Slytherin in him. GRYFFINDOR!"
"Does this mean that Draco is now in my house?" Harry asked, stunned.
"Yes he is Harry. Why don't you take him there and introduce him?" Dumbledore suggested and Harry nodded.
"Alright then let's go. Draco, the Gryffindors might not accept you right off," Harry warned.
"I know, but it should be better than Slytherin where they might try to actually kill me," Draco said, accepting his fate.
"Alright then, coming Shawnee?" Harry called and Shawnee ran up to Harry.
Harry and Draco appeared outside of Harry's room. "What just happened?" Draco asked.
"I apparated us outside my personal room," Harry said as he opened the door to reveal his two friends.
"Malfoy. What is he doing here?" Ron said, reaching for his wand.
Harry quickly froze him. "Ron, he is on our side now and a Gryffindor," Harry said.
"What, but how?" Hermione asked.
"He was resorted and I know he can now be trusted," Harry said as Hermione nodded.
"Hermione, I am sorry for all the things I said. I also know your trust can't be won easily," Draco said, looking sorry.
"Draco, if Harry trusts you then I will also but I will also be keeping an eye on you," Hermione said as Ron was unfrozen.
"As will I, but if you do anything bad to Shawnee or Hermione you will regret it," Ron said warningly.
"You don't need to worry about that Ron since Shawnee knows he can be trusted," Harry said as the two friend looked shocked.
"Then if Shawnee and Harry both trust you, I will also," Ron said, holding out his hand.
"Don't worry, I will never betray your trust," Draco said as he shook Ron's hand and a friendship between enemies was formed.