A/N: Hi again! I actually updated fast for once. Lolx right now I'm watching that movie, cabin fever wit my friend. She don't know what I'm writing hehe. Here's chapter nine!
Saturday passed far to quickly for Harry. All day he dreaded having to see the order again. After Dumbledore had almost let Sirius die. After the department of mysteries. At 7:30 he was all alone in the sitting room. Torri was drawing, Draco was with his violin, and Hermione was talking with Bill. He hadn't seen Sirius all day, but he'd heard him.
Only a deaf man couldn't have. Remus was desperately trying to console him, as was Oreo. Harry was sprawled on the floor. Poor Siri. He has to confront the man who would have let him die.
Suddenly there was a loud thump on the door. Harry sighed and ran his fingers through his hair. He jogged over to the door and swung it open with an amiable smile. Once he saw who was outside it faded quickly. "Professor Snape."
"Potter. I see the potion worked rather well." The potions master sneered.
"I take it you're here for the order meeting." Harry said reproachfully.
"Actually I was looking for Draco. He is my god son after all."
Harry shut his eyes tightly. And growled "he's upstairs. I'll go get him for you. In the mean time why don't you make yourself at home." Harry walked as slowly as possible up the stairs as to make him wait. He knocked on Draco's room, the music was beautiful. "Draco?"
"Come in."
Harry did and found Draco dressed in dark blue jeans and a well fitting black shirt. "Snape's here to see you." Draco set his violin o the bed and grinned at Harry.
"He can wait a moment." Draco whispered, he closed the space between them far to quickly, and all the while Harry felt like Draco took to long. The Slytherin wrapped his arms around Harry smaller frame. "I've wanted to just hold you." His left hand trailed up Harry's back and curled it self in his ebony locks. "I love you hair. It's so soft. Ever since I first saw it I just wanted to touch it, curl my fingers in it."
Harry's knees buckled. "Draco…Snape,"
"He can wait!" Draco growled hugging Harry closer. Harry smiled.
"Yes, he can wait." The Gryffindor purred and slipped his hands around Draco's neck. He reached up and nuzzled Draco's collar bone. "But so can I." Harry pulled back, leaving Draco in shock. "You'd better get down there Draco." He drawled, emerald eyes fixed on the floor next to him.
Draco left. Once he reached the door he looked back at Harry. The ebony haired boy hadn't moved. You're pushing me away. Why? Did I do something wrong? Harry! Draco's thoughts were in complete turmoil over Harry.
On the other hand Harry was calmly thinking over Draco. I won't let myself hurt him. Behind him he heard Torri enter the room. She looked at him burning with cold furry.
"Having fun?"
"No."
Torri growled angrily. "Why do you do this to yourself. You torment your self needlessly." Harry crossed his arms over his chest. He stood there, stiff and cold as ice. Torri was practically on fire. "Harry look at me!"
When he turned around Torri drew in her breath sharply. In his eyes was the look of a lost soul, pain, anguish. Those gems were like doorways into his tormented soul. "Do you think I like this? I pushed him away because I don't want him to get attached. No one should be attached to me." He shot her a slightly manic smile. "Remember? I have to kill Voldemort either he dies or I do. So I don't want anyone missing me after I fail."
"Fuck you, Harry!" Torri shouted. "What are you talking about?! You don't have to kill Voldemort! You sixteen, a grown and powerful wizard will kill him, not you!"
Harry looked at her, confusion lit his eyes. "But I'm the boy who lived, the prophecy. Don't you know? I have to kill Voldemort it's my destiny. The reason God put me on this earth. Voldemort and I can't survive together, one of us must die. And it's going to be me."
Torri was still. "I don't believe in God. I don't believe in Destiny, and I don't believe in prophecies!" Her voice rose to a shout. "Harry you're meant for more then that! Who told you that load of shit!"
"Dumbledore."
"Then he's a fool! And I'm going to kill him for doing this to you! It was all his fault isn't it! He made you the boy who lived! He shoved you into this…This person! Harry you're not the boy who lived to me! Not to Sirius and Remus, not to Hermione, not to Draco! You did nothing wrong Harry. You've been a big bloody pawn all your life! You're not the boy who lived, you're Harry Potter."
Harry fell on the floor. "I-I-I don't want to be their pawn. I know I can't beat Voldemort. I-I-He-I don't want to fight anymore. I just want…I don't want to be the boy who lived. I want to be Harry."
Torri ran over to him and hugged him from behind. "Then come on downstairs. Let me make you some hot chocolate. I want to know everything. I don't understand what happened to you or Draco. That's why you two are so close, because you can give each other comfort I can't . And that's ok. But just let me understand."
In one fluid motion Harry stood up and took Torri with him. He hugged her tightly. "Ok. Can I have some chocolate as well?"
"Yes." She giggled, she brushed her nose against his cheek. "And I'll make you some of that crappy macaroni and cheese."
"That would be….Nice."
Downstairs Draco and Snape were talking about the meeting that night. More Snape was talking and Draco was thinking about Harry. I have to talk to him. What did I do wrong? I don't think I came on to quickly, maybe I was to aggressive. Maybe he's not comfortable being with Torri and me at the same time.
"Draco? Draco!" Snape yelled.
"Hm?"
"Have you been listening to a word I've said?"
"No."
Snape scowled. "Where's Black and Lupin?"
"REMUS BLOODY CHRIST LEAVE ME ALONE! I'M FINE ALRIGHT!"
"NO YOU'RE NOT SIRIUS! AFTER…GOD KNOWS HOW MANY YEARS I CAN TELL WHEN YOU'RE LYING TO ME! LOOK I KNOW YOU DON'T WANT THEM IN THE HOUSE BUT YOU'D BETTER DAMN WELL DEAL WITH IT! IF YOU KILL DUMBLEDORE IT COULD RESULT IN A MAJOR INCIDENT!"
"COURSE I'M NOT ALRIGHT REMUS! I HAVEN'T HEARD FROM MORGAN IN WEEKS! I'M WORRIED ABOUT HER! HARRY HASN'T HAD ANY GUILT BREAKDOWNS IN A WHILE SO HE'S DUE FOR ONE! THAT BASTARD WHO NEARLY KILLED MY AND SCREWED AROUDN WITH MY GODSONS HEARD FOR 16 YEARS IS COMING INTO MY FRICKEN HOUSE! HOW WOULD YOU FEEL!"
Snape heaved a sigh. "Well that answers that question. Where's Potter?"
Harry and Torri walked into the parlor at the same moment. "Professor." Harry greeted dully. He looked over at Draco, their eyes met for a moment. Snape noticed. Harry and Torri went into the kitchen.
"I have to check the stove." Draco mumbled before following them. "Harry!"
Harry ran into Draco's arms. The taller boy stood there like a shocked plank of wood. "I'm sorry Draco. I didn't mean to push you away. It's just that stupid prophecy and I'm scared of getting to close to you."
Torri walked over and cuddled next to Harry and Draco. Draco smoothed down Harry's wild locks. "It's alright Harry. You've got every right to be upset."
"You both need hot chocolate." Torri said. She kissed both Draco and Harry's cheek.
"Hot chocolate would be good." Draco sighed. Suddenly there was a knock on the door. "I got it."
Harry grabbed Draco's wrist and shook his head. "Draco I think I should, nobody knows you're a friend and they might….Hurt you. And I really don't feel like killing anybody tonight."
Draco smiled. "Fine. Do you want whipped cream?"
"Yes please!" Harry called as he sauntered over to the door. He swung it open with a hopeful smile and it turned into a huge grin. "Tonks!" He practically jumped on her.
"Hiya Harry!" Tonks grinned. "What happened to your hair?"
"Oh…Well Snape gave me a hair growth potion, I wanted to change my image a little."
Tonks laughed and ruffled his hair. "I missed you! You look different as well. How ya doin'"
Harry sighed. "Bad. I'm worried about tonight."
Tonks' smile faded. "Don't be. Sirius, Remus, and I'll be there. We'll make sure nothing to bad happens."
Harry smiled at her and led her over to the kitchen. "Oh I almost forgot, Draco!"
"I can't believe you forgot me!" the Slytherin pouted.
"Draco?" Tonks asked.
"Yeah he's staying here, he ran away from his dad." Harry explained.
"I left." Draco growled. "I don't run away."
Harry rolled his eyes. Draco brushed passed him and whispered in his ear. "You shall b punished later, my little rabbit." Harry shivered and grinned. Tonks pretended she didn't notice the gesture.
"Oh this is Victoria Sabiel." Harry said pointing to Torri.
"Torri." She said turning around with a smile. "Lovely to meet you. Harry likes you right?"
Tonks laughed. "Right. You're Daniel's daughter?"
Torri nodded. "Would you like some hot chocolate?"
"That'd be great." Tonks said as she settled down on a bar stool. "So were's Sirius and Remus."
"I'm right here." Remus sighed form the door way. "Sirius is putting on the most offending outfit he can find."
Tonks chuckled. "That's him alright. Erm…Remus you do realize you're wearing a collar with a bell and red leather pants?"
Remus growled. The teenagers noticed his outfit with an all around blush. He was in skin tight red leather pants decorated with zippers and straps, for a shirt Sirius had allowed him to wear a baggy black hoodie. In a hissy fit Sirius had ripped the top off so it exposed is collar bone. Around his neck was a collar one would put on a cat. "Wait till you see Sirius."
Someone padded down the stairs, and five heads turned to see Sirius dressed in pure with pajama pants and an over sized un buttoned whit dress shirt. He seemed to glow in the light.
"Sirius! You said you'd wear leather pants! You cheating bitch!" Remus half yelled half growled.
Sirius shrugged. "I figured this would piss those bastards of even more. Oh Hi Tonks! Thank heavens you're not dressed in those gay ass robes."
Tonks deadpanned. "Who are you and what have you done with Sirius?"
Sirius grinned and planted a kiss on her cheek. "It's me. I'm in a foul mood and have been in one all day. Morgan's coming tonight right?"
"She'll be here soon." Tonks sighed. "Hopefully she'll bring a leash for you. If you kill anyone tonight I'll have a serious hissy fit. Dumbledore's cracked! He's seriously thinking of abandoning vampires! We need the vampires!"
Sirius and Remus exchanged a look that said what the fuck? Torri handed out mugs of hot chocolate to all. Torri sat down next to Tonks and sighed. "So we don't like Dumbledore?"
"No." Draco growled. "Torri you shouldn't be bogged down in all this shit. You shouldn't be here."
She slammed her feet on the ground and shot him a death look. "Don't you dare try to protect me Draco." She walked over to him. "Don't you dare try and disconnect me from you! If you hadn't realized I love you and I'm apart of your life so you'd better damn accept it quick!"
Torri started to speak again, but Draco just hugged her tightly and buried his face in her hair. "I'm so tired of all this. I don't want you to be like me. I don't you to be sad."
"As long as I'm near you I'll never be sad." Torri whispered back. "I'm sure I'll pick up enough at this meeting."
Hermione sighed from the door. "Things are already all downhill, hugh."
Harry smiled. "I thought you died or something."
"Can't get rid of me that easily." The brunette joked. "Are we even allowed to go to the meeting tonight?"
"You all are required to be there." Remus jumped in. "Further more I want you all on your best behavior."
Harry scowled. "We'll be as long as you are. We both know that won't last long." Remus just sighed and took a sip of hot chocolate. He glanced at the clock. "Everyone'll be here soon." Draco was going in to talk with Snape, Daniel was already with him. Oreo was in the kitchen with Remus, Sirius and Tonks. The other three teens went with Draco. After several knocks at the door, and few muffled hello's later and a whole box of macaroni and cheese later they were seated around the dining room table.
Harry surveyed the room quickly. Sirius, Remus, Oreo, Daniel, Snape, moody, and Bill were on one side of the table. On the other was everyone else. At the head was Dumbledore. On the other side was an unoccupied bench. Hermione sat down on the edge followed by Harry, then Torri, and finally Draco. Harry noticed five new people standing.
"Welcome all of you." Dumbledore started. "It has been a while hasn't it." Everyone nodded, no one said anything. Dumbledore heaved a sigh. "Voldemort has been surprisingly inactive this summer. We have come to believe it was because of his failure at the Department of Mysteries. Sirius growled at the name. "Sirius I'd like to thank you for letting us use your home."
Sirius tipped his chair back and let his shirt fall back. "My pleasure." He growled. "Just out of curiosity Morgan isn't dead is she? I know how much you love to surprise us with these things."
"Sirius I am so hurt you would say that." A voice drawled form the door way. Two fire red eyes danced with emotion. She stepped out of the shadows and grinned. "Hey, sexy."
"Morgan!" The grim howled, he leapt to his feet and dashed over to her. She was much shorter then him, only reaching his shoulder. "God why didn't you contact me!"
"Well there was a guy…" Morgan joked, her voice cracked. "I-" her words were cut of when Sirius roughly slammed his mouth on hers. The entire order was watching and neither seemed to care. "Sorry."
"Don't be" Sirius whispered breaking away.
"You should wear white more." She giggled. Oreo howled. Morgan shot her a grin. Sirius returned to his seat, but Morgan went to the front of the table. A seat was found for her. Their eyes met constantly, it was like a rope of molten lava between them.
"Ahem." Dumbledore said politely. The mirth vanished form Morgan's face.
"Well. As some of you know I've been searching for Vampires and luckily I found them. They're still hesitant about joining us. But they are quiet please that many of us have their blood. As well as blood of other fey. It makes them more comfortable. However they do feel much more comfortable with Voldemort as he's much darker, and they tend to cling to darkness."
"So they won't be joining us." Hagrid sighed.
"Now I never said that." Morgan explained her eyes twinkling. "I offered them a chance to visit the school as I am teaching defense against the dark arts, so they'll be meeting some students. They love young blood."
McGonagall leapt to her feet. "Morgan what kind of deal have you made!"
Morgan was laughing. "Sorry Minerva, just a joke. God you should have seen your face!" Remus let out a cough that sound surprisingly like a choked laugh. And Sirius had fallen out of his chair. Harry was smiling.
"But they will be visiting." Morgan finished. "Anyway, Hiya Harry! How's your summer been? Is that Draco? What's he doing here? Daniel do you have a twin or something?"
All addressed were laughing. Sirius finally attempted to talk. "Morgan let me explain. Draco ran away from home.-"
"I didn't run away."
"Ahem, bad child, anyway that's Torri she's Daniel's daughter, she does look exactly like him, but she doesn't have freckles and she's got some more brown in her hair. But anyway she's dating Harry and Draco."
"Sirius." Harry growled.
The grim went bright red, "Opps…Sorry."
"You'll pay for that." Harry said resigned.
Dumbledore sighed. "Back to the matter at hand. Daniel does Voldemort have anything planned?"
"Yeah. He's looking for powerful pureblood wizards. He wants Sirius to come out of hiding. He's also interested in Remus. No I'm not joking, I think he wants Morgan and Oreo to. Anyone who had anything to do with the marauders I guess." Daniel said in a very disinterested voice.
Snape nodded sourly. Hagrid looked confused. "What do you mean interested in them?" the giant asked.
Daniel peered over at him through his long curls. "I'm not sure really. Interested in their power, he's a bit of a….Um….Perv actually, Sev you agree?"
Snape rolled his eyes. "I figured out why he like Lucius so much years ago."
The four teenagers shuddered. Along with Sirius and Remus, Morgan was livid, and Oreo was already considering a sexual harassment suit. Harry looked over at Daniel, "So he hasn't been interested in me?"
"Oh no, he's obsessed with you. He's already devising plans on how to get you. Someone mentioned attacking Hogwarts and Voldemort just smiled. He wants the vampires as well."
Harry sighed. Draco shot a worried glance at him. Harry was pale, his face was covered by his black layered curls and by his hands. Draco looked over at Daniel. "They're not interested in me right?"
"Actually he's pissed at your dad for letting you go. He thinks you could have a gift."
Draco was shocked. "Well isn't that lovely. Makes my damn day." Daniel smiled at the sarcasm. Torri looked into the corner and thought she saw a rat. A big rat, with nasty shiny eyes. She shrieked. "Tor?"
"There's a rat!"
Sirius was on his feet in an instant. "That bastard, how dare he come in here! How fucking dare he! Oh I'm gonna get you Peter! Come on out you fag! COME ON OUT YOU TRAITOR!"
"There!" Torri shrieked. She pointed to the far corner and Sirius ran.
"I SEE YOU PETER!" he roared diving into the corner.
Daniel was on his feet. "If that rat gets out we're screwed!"
Oreo shot a spell at I, but missed. "He's running to fast I can't hit him!"
Remus saw it and snarled. "Hello Peter. Been a while hugh?" Harry jumped to his feet and shot a spell at the rat. It missed. The rat was dashing around looking for a whole to get out through. "Sirius!"
"STOP HIM NOW!" Sirius yelled. "Daniel use the god damn fire! Peter hates fire!"
Daniel nearly fainted. "No, please Sirius." The room started to spin, he saw Gabrielle dying, burning to death, and he saw his uncle burning, everyone burning to death again and again.
"Daniel do it!" Remus screamed. "If that rat gets away Torri's going to be taken! She's got a gift as well Daniel!"
The red head shut his eyes tightly. Torri. I'll do it for Torri, for James and Lily. Suddenly the room was ringed in fire. Torri stood back starring at her dad with wide eyes. Daniel opened his eyes, they were red as flame, not the normal hazel. The fire chased down the rat. There was a squeal as Remus' spell hit the rat and there was Peter Pettigrew, writhing wildly in the grip of the flames. They didn't burn him. Daniel was a mast of the fire. He controlled it to his every whim, if he wanted to burn peter even a little or make the flames freeze he could.
Sirius punched Peter very hard in the face and the rat passed out. Daniel dropped to the floor and so did peter. Sirius attacked him violently, while Torri ran over to her father.
"Daddy! Are you okay? Please be ok!" Torri cried hugging her father.
"Shush, Torri? Torri baby I'm fine, I'm okay." Daniel whispered. "I'm sorry I should have told you."
"It's okay daddy." Torri murmured. "Long as your okay."
"Fine darling." He said getting to his feet. Torri looked over at Harry he was shaking and screaming at Sirius to stop. "Go to him, he needs you more then I do." Torri grinned at him and gave him a peck on the cheek. She ran to Harry and hugged him.
"Harry stop screaming now. It's okay. We got him." She said soothingly. Harry turned and grabbed her.
"Torri." He whispered hugging her. She smiled and relaxed totally in his arms.
Sirius was sobbing. "Damn bastard. You…wake up. Peter? I hate you! I HATE YOU! You…why did you come back? just…can't you just die!" Morgan sat down next to him and threw her arms around him.
"Shut up Sirius!" she sobbed. "Just shut up, don't let me go. Please don't go away. Ever again." Morgan sobbed. "Oreo! Remus! Daniel group hug!"
Oreo plopped down next to her best friend and hugged her as well. Remus hugged Oreo and Sirius, Daniel fell down next to Sirius and Morgan. They were huddled tightly. It was a truly beautiful sight, Draco smiled at them. He looked over toward his own group. Hermione was shaking. He ran over and gave her a hug.
"Hugs all around!" he said.
"Thank you Draco." Hermione murmured
"We're friends, friends help each other." Draco said giving her a smile. "Let's grab Torri and Harry and get out of here." Hermione nodded tearfully. They walked over to Harry and Torri with slow and mismatched strides. Draco grabbed Harry's arm and pulled him away, dragging Torri with him. Draco, with one arm around Hermione and one on Harry dragged them to the kitchen and sat them down on barstools. He quickly fixed some hot chocolate for them.
"Thanks Draco." Harry mumbled. "Can I have a hug?" Draco grinned evilly hugged him tightly for behind. Harry leaned his head back against Draco's shoulder and sighed. "Thank god we caught him."
"We can prove Sirius innocent now can't we?" Draco asked.
"Yes. And we-And he'll….Everything's going to be alright now. Now that he's free." Harry said, his eyes light up with an unearthly light.
"Yes, everything will be alright." Draco whispered softly. Torri smiled, a tear streaked down her face.
"No. It won't be. The bastards at the Ministry will put Sirius away, they won't listen. It's never going to be alright." She cried softly.
No one moved, no one said anything. Torri gracefully slid of the barstool and went upstairs. Hermione looked back at her and shook her head. Hermione went into the living room and fell asleep on the couch. Draco picked Harry up and set him on the floor.
The boy who lived was crying softly. Draco did the only thing he could. He hugged Harry as tightly as he could.
A/N: next time there's a ministry trial to attend! muahhahahah