Heya guys! Thanks for all the reviews!

Firstly, to clear some things up, yes, Snape is actually a ShadowKeeper spy. Not a high-ranking one, but not bad nonetheless. No one knows that he is a S.K. not even Dumbledore, he thinks that he is just a very good spy that helps him spy on Voldie. But Snape actually just works for himself.

Snape hasn't realized that Daggyr and Venom are S.K. either. And vice versa with Daggyr and Venom not knowing that he is a spy.

Secondly, I want to know if you guys think this story is going too fast? And whether I should slow it down a bit and add more detail.

Thirdly, also note that when Daggyr/Harry is out fighting, doing S.K. stuff, I refer to him as Daggyr. And when he is acting normal (sorta) I refer to him as Harry.

And lastly, thanks to sand^storm, Kalorna Enera, Kento (nope…no shagging session…^_^..don't worry, plenty of revenge…I got something planned for Ronniekins at the end *cackle*), Jess16 (actually, Snapey is a spy…*grin* close guess though. Wow, and thanks for so many reviews!), kara, Jen, PheonixPadfoot89, Dark Miko, BookCrazy77, Sciphy, MerlinHalliwell, Serry (actually, Harry didn't make any signs during the meeting nod the sign language anyways…shame, or they would have known each oter to be S.K.)  ,Xirleb70, Myrradin, Rhysel Ash.

Wow, lots of reviews!!! Goodie!! Keep the rolling in!! Let's aim for 100 by chapter 10 shall we? *grins*

Oh well, on with the fic…

Chapter 9: Back to the House

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'Thoughts'

[Letters/writing]

^^ShadowKeepers sign language^^

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Harry and Nyoka grinned, satisfied that the council had left their hidey hole.

"That was strictly an act, that was so they wouldn't bother us so much." Harry stated, trying to "make his point clear".

"Definitely…so…lunch?"

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"Hey Harry…err…Daggyr!!" Sirius bounded up to the assassins during lunch.

Harry inwardly sighed, 'let them think I trust them…'

"Never mind calling me Daggyr…Harry would do for now…yes?"

Sirius beamed happily.

'Sucker, that stupid traitor…'

"Well, you see, our annual celebration is going to be in two weeks, there will be games, food, drinks, quidditch and of course there is a ball afterwards." He gave a little suggestive wink, Harry just raised an eyebrow.

Mcgonagall, overhearing the conversation, desperately gestured behind Harry's back. Harry wanted to roll on the floor laughing at the situation, however he kept his face blank. Sirius, grasping what Mcgonagall was trying to tell him, coughed nervously.

"So, I guess you haven't played quidditch in a while…I was wondering if you want to play for a team…or of course, you can go and make your own team. Registration ends at the end of this week…" Sirius started rambling on about his team the Lions and how they spent ages training and everything.

Harry nodded and pretended to listen, inwardly, he actually craved to play quidditch, 'Haven't played for10 bloody years…But, I don't want to play with them…I want a small taste of revenge…I want to beat them so badly…Ron, that jealous prat, Hermione that know-it-all bitch, Draco that pathetic self-centred brat,  Dumbledore, the inept fool, Sirius, the stupid follower…' He continued on, cursing everyone he knew in turn for the torture they put him through, 'But, I must thank them though, without them all deciding to betray me, I would have never turned into a skilled master assassin…'

A faint smile graced his lips, and Sirius, thinking he was happily awaiting the quidditch match asked, "So, are you playing with the Lions?"

"No worries, I'll get my own team…I need to leave Fort Hogwarts for a while, I got some…business to deal with first…"

'Wonder if Venom plays quidditch…'

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Two shadowy figures stalked up to what seemed like an abandoned house. The windows were boarded up and the glass on the one ornate glass door was smashed. A chain with a padlock draped itself uselessly around the handle of the door.

One of the shadowy figured turned its head to the other, the other nodded and tentatively, touched the padlock, whispering something unheard and unrecognizable. The first figure disappeared, first seeming to fade at the edges, then its whole form was overcome by shadows and disappeared.

The second figure peered out back past the overgrown garden before the house, sure that no one was there, he tapped one of its voluminous pockets which contained an unbreakable glass jar, containing a drugged rat. (A/N: Remember the prisoner from the battle? *cackle* ). A long slender finger tapped the padlock and the second figure disappeared.

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Daggyr stepped out of the shadows.

"Took you long enough." Venom hissed from under her deep hood.

Daggyr just shrugged, and crouched down, he placed one hand on a strange, perfectly shaped stone on the ground and watched in satisfaction as a large gate appeared before him.

Two shadowy figures, clad like themselves were only faintly seen by the well trained eyes of the Absolute master assassin. As the Daggyr and Venom approached, the two leapt out of the shadows, switch-blades flashing. But Daggyr and Venom were ready, simultaneously, they stepped aside, and with a faint swishing of cloaks, the two guards found daggers pressed to their throats.

^^I Yield^^

Daggyr released his captive. Inwardly he gave a little smile, the ShadowKeepers were sure paranoid. This little tradition of attacking anyone wanting to return back to the ShadowKeeper house existed since the formation of the society. The guards were only apprentices who had been scheduled to practice their skills while on guard duty. You were not allowed to kill the guards, although there is no rule against severely maiming them.

One of the guards stepped forward, from the way this person moved, this person was obviously a apprentice thief. It was just the way the apprentice moved more light-footedly rather than silently like an assassin or quickly like a spy getting away from danger.

"State your name and rank and your business if you please"

From under Venom's hood, "Venom Aconitum. Assassin"

The second guard decided to support his fellow apprentice, disrespectfully he added, "Full title, didn't you know? I thought all apprentices were taught…"

Venom hissed.

The guard stiffened, then quickly relaxed, Daggyr could see him subconsciously checking his weapons. 'An assassin apprentice…'

Daggyr replied coldly, "It is not your place to question your betters."

From the way the two guards had stiffened, they probably just paled under their hoods.

"I am Master Assassin (A/N: that's one under Absolute Master, if you're wondering) Venom Aconitum, poisoned fang."

Daggyr's well trained ears could hear a small gulp.

"I am Absolute Master Assassin Daggyr Bloodsong, blade of Revenge…we are here to attend to some business."

(A/N: Now, if you are wondering about the long titles, usually, Shadowkeepers won't use their full titles. But they do use it on official circumstances, other ShadowKeepers can tell a lot from just someone's title. They reflect on the person's power and achievements. In fact, S.K. could buy certain gadgets from the shops (S.K. must buy their own food, equipment etc. ) which tell a person's title. )

The two guards looked at each other horrified, angering an Absolute master is not a good idea. Venom's violet eyes widened under her hood, then she quickly hid her surprise. 'Oh my god! He's an Absolute? How come he's not acting like one…'

"Now, I will let you two go, but I hope you will be more careful next time with who you deal with…especially you…apprentice…" a slender finger flicked in the apprentice assassin's direction.

"Striker, Absolute Master sir."

Venom narrowed her eyes at Striker, "Fell glad that I am in a good mood today…how about you?"

The apprentice thief raised her head, "I am known as Echo, Mistress."

"Not bad fighting skills, Echo, but I saw you in the shadows, keep back a little, unless I am in a desperate hurry somewhere, you will still be able to attack on time a few metres back." Venom advised, "…is the Arch Shadowkeeper present?"

"I believe he went on 'business' a few days ago, he should be back by tomorrow mistress."

Daggyr nodded, then stalked passed the dark gates, back home to the ShadowKeeper's house.

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A/N: Well? Watchathink? Anyways, read and review!!