Disclaimer: Chapter 1
NOTE! No beta reader for this, so it might be kinda crumbly... o
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Chapter Three
Harry to Nacht
Nacht to Harry
'July 1st, so the day has finally come,' Harry thought as he and Nacht entered the familiar Scottish highland territory. The castle, which was guarded against muggle eyes did not escape the two figures that walked ever closer, though still considerably far away. Emerald eyes looked down into sienna ones, and Harry petted Nacht's soft midnight mane.
What is it Smaragd? The stallion's deep voice entered Harry's mind contentedly.
I'm, not sure I can do this Nacht. Hogsmeade is up ahead, and past that is Hogwarts. Snorting with anger the black horse shook his head in disbelief. After weeks of arguments Harry had finally decided to take up Dumbledore's offer to teach. He even resorted to making his friend trip over rocks unsuspectingly until Harry could be annoyed no further.
Everything will be fine, I refuse to carry you back home and besides, I like it here, a change of scenery is good for both of us. If there was something to agree on it was that. Although the Black Forest was beautiful Harry refused to be with other humans, muggle or magical. That limited their living space drastically. To Nacht, this was quite nice indeed, even if Scotland had a tendency to rain often, and it didn't get dark until almost eleven pm.
His dark haired friend still didn't look convinced.
Sciße! I can't take this anymore! Were going Smaragd and that's final. Rearing up and neighing loudly Nacht took off galloping towards the town of Hogsmeade, with Harry holding on tightly.
I'll get you for this Nacht! I swear I'll turn you into glue.
Yes, but then you'll still be stuck with me! Sighing, Harry gave up on arguing with his hoofed friend and hugged Nacht's muscled neck tightly.
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Hogsmeade was the same calm little wizarding town it had always been. But when a dark haired man in tattered robes came riding in on a black stallion bareback, one would wonder what it was all about. Although people did not crowd around, since it would be quite rude indeed, they choose to pointedly stare.
You'd think that they were looking at a Welsh Green or something, Harry commented, while trying not to hex the people around him.
Although I've never actually seen that breed before I'm sure it would be much worse. It's not a long way to the castle so we'll be out of here soon. The stallion could feel Harry's uncertainty about being with people again, especially since he was digging his nails into his fur a little to deep.
Trying to ignore the staring wizarding folk, Harry looked to around to notice that not much had changed. There was definitely more people, and that was due to the fact that Voldemort was dead. Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes seemed to be doing extraordinarily well, due to the fact that the store seemed to be packed. Yes it was almost like old times, except that Harry wasn't sure he wanted any part of it. So keeping his head down he hoped that no one would recognize him.
Finally they passed The Three Broomsticks and were nearing the Hogsmeade Station. When Harry looked back he could see the form of the old Shrieking Shack and immediately wondered how Remus was doing. After the death of Sirius the werewolf seemed to age dramatically, the only light that was ever seen in his eyes were reserved for Harry, the only memory of his old friends. Harry didn't want to hurt Remus, there were just too many things he had to get away from, and if he hadn't of left he didn't know what he would do. When Sirius died the Dursely's just got worse, or Vernon did anyway. His punishments grew to the point where Harry thought he'd never wake up, or he didn't want to. Even glamours and healing creams were close calls to someone finding out, even if Harry deserved it. Or thought he did. Now back at the place where his greatest dreams and nightmare could and had come true, the emerald-eyed boy had no clue what to do.
Passing through the gates he looked out at the lake where he and his Gryffindor friends would swim and play tag with the squid. Where he saved his friends from the Merpeople in the second task, and would take long walks by just to clear his mind. No, this was not going to be easy.
Arriving at the castle Harry slid off of Nachts back and led him to the front doors.
Ready Nacht?
Looking almost incredulously at his human friend, the stallion huffed and stamped his foot. You want me to go with you?
Well why not? I can't do this alone, don't tell me you're going to let me go in there by myself! If a horse could only roll his eyes. . .
Fine, but you do know this will attract attention, not good attention.
I know, I just cant do it alone! Don't make me repeat myself Nacht.
Alright. So together they entered the castle.
As Nacht was admiring the beauty of the old castle, Harry was trying to keep old demons out of his mind. Quickly he and his stallion made their way up to Dumbledore's office, with no interference, but without a password.
"Umm, lemon drops, no? How about Fizze Wizzbees? Bertie and Botts? Banshee Bars? Pirate Popsicles?"
Smaragd, what in the sieben hölle are you doing? Looking rather upset and frustrated Harry told Nacht about Dumbledores silly obsession with candy passwords. Of course being a horse, Nacht thought it was indeed quite odd, and silly.
"Vampire lollies? Canary Creams? Nosebleed Nougat? Bugger! I don't know, Reese's Pieces!"
To Harry's amazing surprise the gargoyle hopped aside and the staircase was revealed. 'Never would have thought. . .'
Nacht, I don't think you can fit so will you wait here for me?
Of course Smaragd, good luck.
Nodding to his friend the emerald-eyed boy made his slow decent up the stairs and into his old Headmasters office.
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Twinkling blue eyes listened as a twenty eight year old Harry Potter tried to guess the password. It was a rather mean thing to do, but Albus Dumbedore was anything if not a little wicked at times. He honestly didn't think anyone would have guessed Reese's Pieces, a muggle candy no less.
Footsteps could be heard ascending the stairs, and the old wizard smiled merrily. Harry Potter had always been like a grandchild to him, like his father had been seen as a son. He only wished he could've been there for Harry as these last eleven years passed, Lucius did a well enough job and the old man was grateful for the elder Malfoy's legendary spying skills.
"Hello Professor Dumbledore, long time no see," Harry gracefully, albeit a bit shakily walked into the office and took a seat across from the twinkling eyed headmaster.
"Yes it has, what have you been doing all these years Harry? Care to enlighten an old man?" A smirk came across the younger wizards lips,
"Perhaps you should ask Lucius that," an eyebrow raised.
"Could you blame me for wanting to make sure you were safe?" Harry sighed and leaned heavily onto his right arm, of course he knew about Lucius, how could he not? The Malfoy's magical aura was too distinct to blend in with everything else, he stood out like a sore thumb.
"No, but now that I'm here I wouldn't mind a little more privacy," a definite Snape like glare adorned Harry's features, but Albus wouldn't tell him that, yet.
"Yes, yes of course my dear boy. Now tell me your plans on teaching, you do have something written up don't you?" Now that Harry thought about it, he never really got around to a syllabus, he was to busy deciding whether he would even return.
"Actually, I was just going to wing it," he hopped that would work.
"Hmm, splendid! I never would have thought about it, but it makes perfect sense. Very well Mr. Potter, I look forward to seeing how your plan works out." Albus Dumbledore would never change, Harry was certain of that. "Now why don't you let Jubbi here show you to your rooms, Jubbi." He gave a call and a house elf dressed in layers of brightly colored fabrics appeared with a pop.
"Hello Harry Potter Sir, your rooms are this way," turning back to the headmaster Harry gave a curt nod and a look that said 'we'll talk later.' With that he followed the little creature to where Nacht was waiting for him.
How did everything go?
Fine I think, he's still the same loony headmaster,
That's good right? The stallion looked towards his companion.
I really don't know.
As they were walking Harry noticed that he was being led down towards the dungeons, were they planning on putting him with Snape?
"Here is your chambers mister Potter sir, the password is 'light magic.'"
"Very well, thank you Jubbi," there was a pop and the elf disappeared. Looking at the portrait, he saw that it was of a man he didn't recognize, the middle aged man had on black robes that seemed to be rather regal. He was tall, slender, and had long black hair, which was tied into a loose ponytail. Black eyes looked down curiously at Harry.
"Well what do we have here?" The words seemed to gracefully flow from his mouth. Harry didn't want to be stuck out in the hallway any longer then necessary so he gave the password and stormed into his new rooms, with Nacht right behind him.
Luckily the door was large enough for the horse to walk through. Saying a few incantations, Harry conjured half the living room into a space where Nacht could comfortably stay.
You seem angry Smaragd, what's the matter? Plopping himself onto the green leather couch the wizard let a hand rake through his long silky hair.
"I can't believe they put me not even three doors down from that slimy git!"
What slimy git is this? Not your dark vampire-like potions master of which you so loved to tell me about?
The very same, Nacht couldn't believe that someone who had saved the boys life so many times could be that bad, but it seemed his friend was hurting. Before Harry knew it, where Nacht once stood, was now a slender spiky haired, sienna-eyed man. Nacht didn't like reverting to this form often, but he sensed that his friend needed human comfort. Wrapping his arms around wizard the stallion held onto his only companion in silence.
Harry closed his eyes and relished in being held by Nacht. Talking to Dumbledore was hard enough; being anywhere near Snape was going to be hell. After fifth year they learned to work together but Harry could always see the hate and disgust in the potion masters eyes, he would never accept Harry for being more then a celebrity. No, Harry was nothing more then a used tool, and a monster. How could anyone accept what he had become? What he had given up to make sure everyone didn't have to.
He could feel the effects of the day take its toll on his mind and body; he only wished that his dreams would be forgiving for one night. Unfortunately it was not to be.
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Severus Snape had just received the news; Harry was back, and now only a few rooms away. The beating of his heart refused to cease as he thought of a way to confront his newly found son. He had treated him terribly and he knew it, but would Harry give him a chance regardless? Most likely not, the boy was a spoiled celebrity and they never change, but perhaps time has changed him for the better.
'NO, definitely not, the boys a Snape, and Snapes are too stubborn for their own good, but he's also Lilly's,' the red headed woman was sincere and kind. She forgave easily and helped without a second thought, but was Harry like that?
He had never actually got to know the child, always pushing him away because of his cheek, but he's not a boy anymore, and he's certainly been through quite a bit.
"Dammit Potter! Why do you have to be so perplexing?" He would just have to walk over there and see how much the boy has for himself, if only he could get his legs to walk that far.
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Blah: I know the thought of a horse walking through the school seems a little unlikely, but Harry seriously cant go anywhere without him. Do you want him in human form or horse form? I dunno if you like Nacht as a human. He's not a human truly; he's just magical so he can assume the form. Also, I don't know if you want a slash like relationship from the two, I wasn't sure if I should put it in. Let me know.
Also: Snape has a confusing like bi polar personality, if its annoying im sorry. --
Plus: I love Albus. So he'll be weird, or Albus-like!
Review please! I need to know I should continue.
I doesn't take long...