Harry Potter and The Grey Alliance

By Skye

Disclaimer: I own nothing that you recognize. All rights belong to J.K. Rowling, along with the Harry Potter series. All info researched was based on PS/SS, CoS, PoA, OotP by J.K Rowling, and The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths, Legends, and Fascinating Facts by David Colbert. This is fanfiction, get over it.

Quick AN: Ok I got this done, and I'm all pumped up with caffeine and nicotine, ENJOY!


Chapter Two: Into the Den of the Beast

Thursday, August 29, 1996

Three cloaked figures were silently walking, with confident and powerful strides, down Lustrum Drive in a small town in Northern Italy. One of the cloaked strangers, male from his build, was tall, and bulky. Physical strength radiated off of him. The figure to his left, female from her build, was average height for a woman, and seemed confident, while still walking with relaxed ease, as though she had not a care in the world. Both dark figures gave off an air as though one would not want to mess with them, but the last one, who walked slightly in front of them, but still between them, he was the dangerous one. He was marginally shorter than the other male, but much taller than the female, he had a capable look, and with only the nethermost part of his face showing, one could see his reckless grin, that would send many running.

"Ferus" The female warned.

Turning to her, the shorter male flashed her a knowing smirk, and replied, "Inesco, trust me, I know what I am doing."

Anyone else would have believed him, for he said it with the utmost confidence, and that wasn't what bothered Inesco, no, it was his silly grin he gave next.

The taller male figure just chuckled, a low, rich sound.

Sighing, Inesco said, "Don't encourage him Nos."

The one, now identified as Nos, just replied with another chuckle.

Finally coming to what seemed like a cul-de-sac on the road, they stopped in front of a large, well built house that stood out slightly from the others surrounding it, due to its dark colouring.

Turning somewhat, Ferus threw a predatory grin at his companions, then pushed open the black iron gate and walked up the cobblestone walkway to stand in front of the door. The other two following, to stand just behind him.

Knocking on the door, all three of them changed their facial expressions to one of indifference, still with their hoods pulled low to cover all but the lowest portions of their faces.

The door swung open to reveal a woman who looked to be in about her late twenties, with long dark chestnut hair, and icy blue eyes that flashed with annoyance.

"Si?!" She exclaimed.

"We are here to speak with Nero, Head of the Dilucesco Clan." Ferus replied coolly, causing the woman to falter slightly in her annoyance.

When she didn't respond, Ferus repeated the question, this time in Italian.

"Do you have an appointment?" She asked them finally in heavily accented English.

"No. But I am sure he is expecting to hear from us." Ferus stated with a short growl.

Eyes widening, as if she suddenly recognized them, she quickly opened the door all the way and said, "Please, wait here while I get my master for you."

All three of them walked into the home and Ferus nodded curtly to her before she ran off to tell Nero he had guests.

Looking around the opulent room, searching for any threats, the three waited.

Done with their observations, the three turned as the woman returned and spoke, "I am Grazia. My master will see you, please, follow me."

They followed her down the hall, treading lightly, looking casual, but ready for a fight.

Then Grazia took off running and the three tensed, waiting.

Attacking from the right and moving with inhuman speed, a man with dark skin and hair jumped at Nos, while another, coming from the front went after Ferus.

Before anyone could see Ferus had thrown a knife which imbedded in the man, attacking from the front, in the shoulder, while Nos pulled out two previously hidden short swords to make a scissors like hold at the throat of the other.

"Stop!" Said a man stepping out from the shadows on the right.

Nos looked towards Ferus, who gave an imperceptible nod.

Inesco walked towards the fallen man, who was moaning on the floor, before pulling out Ferus' knife and saying "Its not like you're going to die, your dead already, so quit your bitching and moaning." Before turning to the newcomer, while keeping a foot on the fallen man's chest.

"Nero." Ferus nodded towards the newcomer.

"So, you are the ones they speak of. All of the familieshave heard of you." Nero spoke towards Ferus. "Yes," he spoke again, "Your scent gave you away you know. You may have used a spell, potion, or whatever it is you magical ones use, but you can only hide personal characteristics. But your scent," he nodded to Ferus "is unmistakable. Something I have not come up against in over two thousand years. Ferus, they say you are called, quite appropriate considering you are a-…"

"I know exactly what and who I am vampire." Ferus replied with a growl.

He just raised an eyebrow then stated "Is it true you and your associates, Nos and Inesco si," Nero nodded toward the other two, "took out the main branch of the Atrocitas Clan?" Nero finished with a hint of respect.

"It was not our plan to, but they left us no choice." Inesco spoke up in a distracted voice.

"Please, come, we will speak in my office." Nero stated, as he nodded to further down the hall.

Ferus nodded, replacing his knife he had taken back from Inesco, as he followed Nero to his office. Walking through the dark cherry wood door, the three noticed it was as opulent as the entrance hall. The walls were a rich golden hue, although mostly covered with bookcases, and in the back left corner of the study there was a spiral staircase that went up to what was most likely more bookcases. In the middle of the room sat a dark wooden desk with a matching wingback chair behind it. On the wall that didn't have any books, artifacts were placed on shelves. A gold and black chalice, three daggers, and a sword included.

"We went to speak to them about a possible alliance, due to the upcoming war, but apparently they had already chosen sides." Fersus stated while walking towards the artifacts.

Inesco and Nos kept their backs to the wall closest to the door, still not quite trusting the Dilucesco leader.

"What of the other clans?" Nero asked interested.

Picking up the sword from the shelf, Ferus said "We are allied with the Reale and Buio Clans and the rest have decided to stay neutral. No others have joined Voldie after what happened two weeks ago " he stated as he swung the sword with ease before stopping to read the name on the blade; Incincerus.

Nero just looked pensive before looking up at Ferus, "So what is you proposition?" He asked taking a seat behind his desk, while Ferus put down the sword and started to walk closer to the desk.

Ferus looked at Nos, then Inesco, before turning back to Nero, "We ask for an alliance with the Dilucesco Clan, or at least that you stay neutral in this upcoming war, for we have no mercy for anyone that sides with Voldemort."

Nero sighed before saying "And what faction are you with? Ministry or Albus Dumbledore?"

"Neither." Ferus responded causing Nero's head to snap up to look at him.

"Neither?" Nero started, "Then who or what do you fight for?"

"Justice and equality, the right to live with equal rights, be you human, non-human, witch, wizard, squib, 'dark' creature, any of those. We fight for those who can't, and to protect those that others say have no right to fight for what they believe in. To give justice to those wronged. Voldemort or the 'dark' faction of this war fights for blood superiority. Dumbledore and the Ministry, both who are considered the 'light' faction of this war just opposes them, they wish to allow all witches and wizards equal rights. But technically they fight for the same people who have equal brain capacities as themselves but are considered creatures, below them because they are different. The Ministry," Ferus spat, "nearly has the same views as Voldemort, the only difference is that he is fanatical enough to go out and do something about his beliefs. The Ministry is more discreet about their blood discrimination. There are more half bloods and muggle borns than purebloods now, so the Ministry has no choice but to allow equal rights for all wizards and witches. So they go after those groups they classify as non-humans like werewolves, vampires, veelas, and hell even my kind. I am the last of my kind, and we can thank ignorance for that. But what we have now is better than what would happen if Voldemort were in power. Everyone would be his slave, except those classified as non-human and they would be lower than slaves. Perhaps one day, the ignorance in the magical world about blood will be different, but we have to work for it. First physically with Voldemort, and eventually politically with the rest of the world. But to defeat Voldemort we need a new division, one that is on the offense, because we all know that the 'light' is only on the defense. A division that is unafraid to play dirty, similar to our opponents, but still fight for the right cause. We need to be the grey."

"Hmmm, you always were a good speaker, Ferus." Inesco commented.

He just threw her a grin waiting for Nero's response.

"And just exactly how do you plan to fight Voldemort with just us, the vampire clans have dwindled a bit the last couple hundred years, what with vampire hunters and such."

Ferus just smirked while Nos said "We are talking about all those considered less superior. Werewolves, Veelas, witches and wizards alike, even some squibs with muggle government connections. All of those the wizarding world had shunned or simply pissed off enough to do something about it. There is a surprising amount of people out there who are looking for justice and equality, even if they just have the ideals, and are pureblood. We don't discriminate or judge on blood."

"So its true, you have more contacts outside of the vampires then…" Nero mumbled slightly excited.

All three just nodded.

Nero stood from his seat and said "As leader of the Dilucesco Clan, I give me pledge to provide all in my power, meaning support, protection and all else I can, to help with your cause. I suppose it is our cause now."

"Welcome to 'The Grey Alliance', Nero, Leader of the Dilucesco Clan." Replied Ferus.

End Chapter Two


Si- Yes (Italian)

Dilucesco- To grow light, become day (Latin)

Reale- Royal (Italian)

Buio- Dark (Italian)

Insincerus- Tainted (Latin)

Author's Note: Okay, that was chapter two. I know it may seem a little confusing at first but please, please, just wait because it will be explained. The next chapter will explain what happened during the summer that brought us to this point. You might be able to guess who our three main characters are, if not you will find out in the next chapter. The nicknames will be explained then aswell. I just went through an entire pack of smokes for that chapter, I just didn't know how to get it out, so if it is confusing, again I'm sorry.

THANKS to my reviewers (Nutty AL, silverdeath, and Lady Phoenix Slytherin), you really did influence me to hurry up and get this chapter out. Also, don't worry, in chapter 4, Dumbledore will have his ass handed to him by Harry.

Also, thanks to my beta reader, darkgoddess!

Skye