Dragon's tears

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Five

~ 11th April. Latter that morning ~

Harry and Draco walked down to the great hall for breakfast together. Word of their friendship was not widely known so it was a shock to the students when they entered the hall talking to each other as if it was nothing new. The Slytherin's scowled at Harry, who spotted this and scowled back, most looked away but then their curiosity caused them to look again. Draco moved over to the Slytherin table and sat down at the end and began to eat. The Gryffindor's flat out ignored Harry as he sat down, and after 5 minutes of their whispering and glaring he stood up. The hall quietened down and watched him, as the boy-who-lived, the saviour of the wizarding world, move over to the Slytherin table and sat opposite Draco.

"That was quick." The blonde commented as his lover sat. Harry shrugged.

"I guess I just missed you too much." He smirked and Draco sniggered.

"Drakey baby why is he here?"

Both boys looked up.

"Do you need help Parkinson?" Harry asked coldly.

"She always needs help." Draco replied, they both laughed.

Pansy pouted, "But Drakey" she started.

"Buggar off Parkinson, you're putting me off my breakfast." Harry snapped. The whole hall looked at him.

"What power do you have here Potter? You're just a Gryffindor in Slytherin territory now" She snapped back.

Harry looked up at her. His green eyes staring out from under his black hair. He grinned and hissed something in Parseltongue.

Pansy jumped backwards and paled considerably.

Harry laughed, "I'm more Slytherin then you could ever wish to be Parkinson. Now be a good little girl and go and sit down at the other end of the table. So I can finish my breakfast without the feeling of wanting to throw up."

He glared at her but she didn't move so he hissed in Parseltongue again and then Parkinson couldn't get away fast enough.

Harry laughed again.

"What did you say to her?" Draco asked curiously.

Harry looked at Draco. "Not much, the first thing I said was 'you're an idiot' and the second one was 'I will command you.'"

Draco smirked, "You're turning into a very good Slytherin."

"I've always been a Slytherin Dragon. Up till now I was a Snake in the Lion pit." He scowled at nothing in particular. "But they knew that and but a basket over my head so that I would never find out who I truly am."

His eyes flashed in anger and he looked up to the teacher's table. Dumbledore was looking at him a worried frown was on his face. Harry glared at him, anger flashing in his eyes again. Dumbledore's expression grew graver. Still scowling he cast his eyes over to Snape. The Traitor. Snape was looking at him, but Harry couldn't read his expression, and the more he thought about it he didn't know much about Snape's position with either Voldemort or Dumbledore.

"Note to self:" he murmured quietly, still eyes locked with Snape. "Talk to Snape, fine out where he stands." Harry blinked; Snape was using Occlumency on him. He scowled and blocked him mind. Then a thought came to him.

He opened his mind slightly, allowing Snape to see that he wanted to talk to him. Then he blocked his mind off again. He felt Snape withdraw and nod slightly. So slight that no one would have noticed it unless they were looking for it.

"Harry!" Harry looked away from Snape and saw that Draco was staring at him.

"What?"

"You fazed out there. What was going on?"

"Snape was trying to probe my mind with Occlumency." Harry said turning his attention back to Draco and his breakfast.

Draco was confused. "Why?"

Harry shrugged and started eating again. "What do you know about Snape's extra curricular activities?" He pulled out his wand and muttered, "Ebullio."

Draco blinked as he watched Harry put up a ward around them. He was serious; he meant all extra curricular activities. They could still hear the sounds of the hall going on around them but they were muffled.

Harry took a bite of his toast, swallowed it and then said. "I know he's a Death Eater. What do you know about him?"

Draco blinked, "How do you know that?"

"You answer mine and I'll answer yours." He grinned. "Tit for tat Dragon."

Draco scowled at him, then laughed, "Fine. I know he's a Death Eater, father has hosted many revels at the manor for Death Eaters and Snape has been there for most of the latest ones."

"Is he loyal to Voldemort?" Harry asked picking up his goblet.

"Oi, answer mine first." Harry laughed and put his goblet down again.

"End of year 4, he showed Fudge the Dark Mark on his arm."

Draco scowled. "He's a traitor?"

Harry shrugged, "I don't know. I know he is working for the Order and for Dumbledore, but that could be a twist of the wrist."

"What do you mean?" Draco asked leaning forwards towards Harry, his breakfast and the alternate answering of questions forgotten.

"Dumbledore is all that is keeping Snape out of Azkaban." Harry replied simply, it helped being the-boy-who-lived, he found out quite a bit of information, though it wasn't all of it, it was enough for the moment.

Draco sat back, "So what do you think about it all?"

"Me? I think he's either a spy for the Order out of a twist of the wrist or Voldemort knows he's 'spying' for Dumbledore and Snape is in actual fact spying for Voldemort. But I don't think he is what Dumbledore thinks he is."

"Whats that?" Draco was intrigued, out of all their conversations he had never met thoughtful-Harry, not when they were talking about the War and everything related.

"Dumbledore thinks Snape has switched sides, that he was dark and now he's light. I don't think that's possible."

"It could be all for appearances for the Death Eater children."

Harry shock his head. "No. I don't think so Dragon. People don't change like that."

"You did." Draco pointed out.

Harry shock his head again, "No I was just taught that light was good and dark was evil. No one ever took the time to explain it. You did." He smirked, "Besides Voldemort and I are joined, we're brothers."

"What?!" Draco shouted and if it weren't for the bubble ward that Harry had put up the whole school would have heard him.

Harry tapped his scar with his left hand. "This connects us. Me and Voldemort. We're brothers."

"Oh," Draco thought for a bit, "I guess that makes sense." Draco looked up at the sound of the post arriving. Harry drew his wand.

"Finite Incantantum!" the ward came down and the sounds of the hall returned to full volume. Harry continued to eat his breakfast and only looked up to see if Hedwig had anything for him. Which was unlikely. But to his surprise she showed up anyway to say hello.

Harry smiled and stroked her feathers. "Hello girl." He offered her his plate and goblet. The snowy owl ate a piece of his bacon and dipped her beak into his goblet. She hooted and then looked over to Draco. Harry looked up. On Draco's shoulder was a black eagle owl. Hedwig hooted to it and it jumped off Draco's shoulder and moved over to Hedwig.

Draco had a letter in his hands and he watched in amusement as their two owls talked to each other.

"What's in the letter Dragon?" Harry asked not taking his eyes off Hedwig and the other owl.

Draco didn't answer, he just drew his wand tapped the letter and whispered something the letter glowed a faint green and then Draco handed it over to Harry. Who took it and his eyes left Hedwig who was hooting happily with the black owl.

Dear Draco,

I hope I find you well, enclosed is a portkey that will take all my new Death Eaters to me to be tested. They will all have each received a letter too telling them where you shall meet, which will be out behind the Quidditch pitch. If anyone attempts anything they will die, they know this. I will see you at 11 tonight. Don't be late.

L.V.

Underneath was a list of the students that were supposed to come that night. Harry scanned it with his eyes, most were Slytherin's, but there were a lot of Hufflepuff's and a few Ravenclaws too. Harry stopped scanning the list, his eyes had reached those that were in Gryffindor.

Virginia Weasley

Pavati Patil

Hermione Granger

He looked up at Draco who nodded. Harry turned around. Ginny, Hermione and Pavati were looking at him and Draco. Each had a letter in their hands.

He nodded at them and turned back to Draco.

"Why Hermione?" He handed the letter back to Draco. Who took it and put it in his inner robe pocket.

"She's the smartest witch in the school."

Harry smirked, "But she's a muggle-born."

"And the Dark Lord is a half-blood." Draco replied, "But he is powerful, so much so that only the stupid will go against him. Granger is also powerful I can see why the Dark Lord wants her too." He held out his hand and his black eagle owl moved away from Hedwig and went over to Draco. The owl hooted at his master and Draco smiled.

"Go back to the owlry Orpheus. I will come and see you in a few days okay." The owl hooted and looked at Hedwig and then at Harry. Harry laughed.

"Yes, you can go too Hedwig." The snowy owl looked at her master and walked over to him, she looked at him and he nodded. Hedwig hooted and gently nipped his finger. "Go on you two!" he laughed and both owls took off into the air.

"I think they like each other." Draco stated.

Harry laughed, "What gave it away?"

They both laughed, but Harry stopped when he noticed Snape get up from the table.

"I will be back later." He whispered, before grabbing his bag and exiting the hall.

He waited in the darkness of the entrance hall for Snape; he didn't have to wait long.

"Follow me Potter." He said quietly in his silky voice.

He then strode off towards the dungeons, with Harry following behind him.

They reached his office and Snape went in, Harry followed, as soon as he stepped over the threshold the door slammed shut behind him and Snape whirled around.

"What do you think you're doing Potter?" he hissed. Harry remained calm and stared back at the Potions master.

"Taking control of my life."

Snape stepped forwards, "Where does Draco come into this?"

Harry smirked, "He is my lover."

The look on Snape's face was priceless and Harry had to try hard not to laugh.

"What about you professor?" he asked stepping out of Snape's immediate personal space. "Where do you fit into this?"

"Surely you know my position with the headmaster."

Harry smirked, "Are you loyal to the headmaster or are you still loyal to Voldemort?"

Snape sneered, "You expect me to tell you that?"

Harry laughed, "Look Snape this is what I think, either you are still loyal to Voldemort and are spying on Dumbledore, or you are thicker then I gave you credit for and you are actually loyal to Dumbledore and are spying on Voldemort." He turned to face Snape, "So which is it?"

"Why do you want to know?" Snape asked quietly.

Harry shrugged, "Call it morbid curiosity."

Snape smirked, "Find out for yourself."

Harry blinked; Snape has just taken down some of his barriers. Not one to miss such a chance Harry dove into his mind with Occlumency. Images flashed through his mind, memories and feelings, they stopped on one memory.

There was a tall figure standing and one kneeling in front of him.

"Severus what do you plan to do?" the tall figure asked.

"Convince Dumbledore that I am loyal to him my Lord."

"How will you do that Severus?"

"With you permission I could tell him certain facts about your movements – the unimportant ones."

"How will this aid me Severus?"

"Once I've gained their trust they will tell me information, important information which I can then tell to you. My Lord."

Voldemort laughed, "Good. Go ahead with this plan Severus. But of course tell them only what I tell you too."

"Of course my Lord."

"The first thing you will tell the headmaster is that a small group of Death Eaters are going to attack the Wood's in three nights time. I will send those whose loyalties are wavering to that house so if they are captured it will not matter."

"A genius plan my Lord." Severus replied, still bowing.

"Go and tell Dumbledore that the Wood's are going to be attacked in three nights time by four or five Death Eaters." He repeated.

He then laughed, "Stand up Severus." Severus stood. He looked to be about 20 years old.

Voldemort ran a long pale finger along Severus' cheekbone. "If only all my Death Eaters were as loyal as you my Severus." Severus stood there, tall and proud in his Death Eater robes, his mask in his hand. "Go." Voldemort commanded and Severus nodded his head and dissaperated out of the room.

He landed on the grounds outside Hogwarts gate. He moved towards them and opened one. From there he moved into the castle. It was evening, past dinner so it was unlikely that he would run into anyone on his way to the headmaster's office.

He reached the stone gargoyle. "Damn" he said to himself, "Password, password, password."

"Bertie Botts." Said a voice behind him. Severus spun round and came face to face with the Headmaster.

"Headmaster. I" Severus started. The headmaster held up his hand.

"In a moment Severus. The corridor is not a place to discuss things. Come."

Dumbledore moved onto the winding stairs and Severus followed. They entered Dumbledore's office and the headmaster sat down behind his desk.

"Please, sit Severus."

Severus sat.

"It has been a while, hasn't it Severus. Three years since you graduated. I wonder sometimes, what students do when they leave this castle. So Severus what have you been up to?"

Severus took a deep breath.

"Headmaster, I." He began again, "I am a Death Eater." He looked down, avoiding Dumbledore's eyes, he knew the headmaster was skilled at Legilimency, his Lord had told him.

"Why are you here Severus?" the headmaster asked, his voice sad.

"I don't want to be a Death Eater anymore." Severus said quietly.

"Severus, once you have pledged your loyalty to Voldemort you cannot get out of it easily. You know that don't you?" Severus felt a flash of anger as Dumbledore used his Lord's name. But he nodded none the less.

"Perhaps there is a way." Severus looked up at the headmaster, but still avoided his eyes.

"A way for me to get out of this predicament?" he asked hopefully.

Dumbledore smiled sadly, "No my boy, I'm afraid it's one of two choices."

"I am prepared sir."

"Either you can become a spy for me and tell me of Voldemort's movements or if you chose not too I will have to report you and you will be sent to Azkaban."

"Sir, I will become a spy for you." Severus grinned internally, his plan was working.

Dumbledore smiled again, "You're loyalty will have to be tested of course."

Severus nodded, "Yes sir and I think you should know that I have just come from a meeting." He paused. "Do you know the Wood family?"

"Yes, Mary and Arnold, they have a son, Oliver."

Severus looked away briefly his eyes resting on the phoenix before returning to the headmaster.

"A group of four or five Death Eaters are going to attack their family in three nights time."

Dumbledore sighed, "Return to me in five days time Severus. Goodbye for now."

Severus stood and nodded to the headmaster before leaving the office and the grounds.

The memory faded and Harry was once again back in Snape's office. He smirked, "So you are a traitor. Just to the side of light. That's good." He looked up at Snape.

"Why did you show me that? Surely you don't trust me?"

Snape laughed bitterly, "Trust. No I don't trust you. But then I have an idea of what you are planning to do. It has got the headmaster worried."

"What a shame." Harry replied sarcastically.

Snape smirked, "Exactly. I saw Draco give you a letter that he received at breakfast. I also saw you put up a bubble ward. Even though the letter was given to Draco by his own owl I took a guess that the letter itself was far more important then Narcissa just saying hello."

Snape paused, "What's going on Potter? Where do you stand now?"

Harry moved past Snape and sat down in the chair opposite the desk.

"A year ago I was on Dumbledore's side. Six months ago I tried to kill myself. Now I am on Voldemort's side."

Snape moved around and sat in his chair behind the desk.

"How many times?" he asked.

"Just once, and I was very close but Hermione found me."

"How many people know?"

"Three."

"Granger and Weasley are the other two I guess."

"Three including me. You and Draco know. I modified Hermione's memory. She has no idea."

"That's illegal." Snape pointed out.

Harry raised an eyebrow, "Your point?"

Snape didn't answer.

"There's a meeting tonight." Harry said into the silence.

"Yes a recruitment test. I assume you will be there too."

Harry nodded, "It will be a surprise to Voldemort, which just makes it more fun."

Snape scowled, "Dealings with the Dark Lord are not 'fun' Potter you should know that."

Harry smirked, "Oh I know." He glanced at the clock and stood. "Right well I have class now. See you tonight sir."

Snape just nodded and Harry let himself out.

~ 11th April. Lunchtime ~

Harry was walking towards the great hall, having just come from class when he heard his name being called. He stopped and turned around. Hermione and Ginny were running to catch up with him.

"Hi." Hermione said breathlessly, "Can we talk."

Harry nodded and moved into an empty classroom. Once all inside he put up a ward.

"Hi how've you been?" Ginny asked as she sat down on a chair. Hermione did the same and Harry sat on top of one of the desks.

He shrugged, "Okay. What about you lot."

Hermione answered first, "Well I was okay up till this morning when I got a letter."

"Yes I saw, and I know what it's about and I strongly recommend that you both go, Pavati aswell."

Hermione looked shocked, "But it's Voldemort! It could just be a trap!"

Harry shock his head, "Its not. I've seen the list of all of those going. We're meeting out side behind the Quidditch pitch at 10.50 tonight. Don't be late."

"We?" Ginny questioned, "Are you going too?"

"Yup."

"Did you get a letter?" Hermione asked.

"Nope, but I'm going anyway."

"Why?" Ginny asked.

"Because I want too." He answered simply. "Now come lets go to breakfast. You can both sit with me if you want."

He took down the ward and left the classroom with the two girls behind him.

"Will you be sitting with Malfoy again?" Hermione questioned.

"Yes."

"I think I'll keep Ron company." Hermione said as they entered the hall.

"See you later." She was quite a bit paler then before as she moved over to the Gryffindor table.

It wasn't until Harry sat down opposite Draco when he noticed that Ginny was still behind him.

Draco raised an eyebrow. "Is that wise?" he asked Harry.

"What do you mean?" Ginny asked him.

"You're brother."

Ginny sat down next to Harry and began to help herself to food. She shrugged.

"I can make my own decisions."

Harry laughed, they both looked at him. "The way you two are talking no one would guess that you were once enemies."

Draco smirked, "Virginia and I are not enemies Harry."

Harry was confused, "Huh? But she's a Weasley. I thought the Malfoy's and the Weasley's hated each other."

"We do," said Ginny.

"But this little fire demon is loyal to the Dark Lord so we have nothing to be enemies about."

"Well at least I'm not a fallen angel." Ginny shot back at him. Draco pretended to look insulted.

"Me? Fallen? It's nothing but bad faith in the light pureblood families that has labelled the Malfoy family."

They both laughed and Harry watched on, an idea forming in his head.

The three sat at the Slytherin table and continued to eat and joke around for the rest of lunch. The scene caused an uproar from the Gryffindor table from Ron when he found out. It took both Dean and Seamus plus a restraining charm on him from Hermione to stop him from marching over to the Slytherin table to beat up both Harry and Draco.

~ 11th April. 10.30pm ~

Harry met Draco in the entrance hall both were cloaked in black. Their robes underneath were also black.

"Ready?" Draco asked.

"Ready." Harry replied.

~ 10.40pm~

They reached the Quidditch pitch and worked their way around to the back. Both waited in silence for the others to arrive.

The Gryffindor's were first. Ginny leading the way, Hermione looked scared and Pavati looked like she knew this day had been coming for a long time.

"Hey Harry, Angel." She greeted the boys.

"Good evening Demon." Draco replied smiling.

"You alright Hermione?" Harry asked his friend concerned.

Hermione nodded, "Ye-es. At least I think so."

Harry smiled, "Don't worry."

~ 10.45pm ~

The Hufflepuff's and Ravenclaws arrived. Pavati hugged her sister; Padma and Harry heard her whisper in her sister's ear.

"Here we go, now we can join our parents." Padma nodded and they both grinned.

~ 10.50pm ~

The Slytherin's arrived, there were a lot of them, and all were robed in black. All were determined.

Harry lifted his hood over his head; he didn't want to ruin the surprise. He caught Ginny's eye and winked. She smiled back.

"Now that we are all here, let us depart." Draco said in a commanding tone. "Everyone join hands with another." There was a rustle of cloaks and robes as everyone took someone else's hand in their own.

Hermione was between Pavati and Ginny, and Ginny was holding Harry's hand. Harry himself held Draco's.

~ 10.59pm ~

"Three. Two. One."

The group disappeared off the grounds of Hogwarts as the clock in Dumbledore's office struck 11 o'clock.