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NOTE: Im mixing up OotP a bit. I really needed Sirius alive…. Plus: Its not edited! EEEK!

III

A Bit of You and Me

He contemplates what he's done. What consequences could occur if they were to disagree with him. This human child, this beautifully painful creature of ebony locks and emerald eyes was something not to be given up. But it was still a long shot, bringing in a human child was rare, and not entirely unwelcome, but it had potential to cause problems. The Wolf had been watching the boy for a while now, watched his torment, his misery, how his life slowly declined. He was not wanted in their world, but perhaps in theirs, in his. Reverting to his human form the dark creature cradled the child in his arms carefully, and then began the long trek home.

Saith had lost his mate in a terrible war against the Northern Wolf clan, along with his unborn pups. Devastated and alone he vowed he would never love another again, nor enjoy life as he once did. Though a proud and still young Wolf, he spent most of his time protecting the rest of his clan and said family. He was Voror's right-hand man and 'General' of the Wolf troops, he had come to acquire quite a bit of respect in his years. Though it was not without pity from his clan, who missed and yearned for their princess and her lost cubs greatly. Strangely enough, this young wizard child had caught his interest and heart. How could something so pure and kindhearted be treated so badly?

Snuggling closer to the warm body of his rescuer, Harry unconsciously felt safer then he had in all his fifteen years. Saith hugged the lithe and frail body closer to him, perhaps this is what he needed to make up for the loss of his mate and pups. The smell of the child was strongly close to his mate; perhaps that was why he was attracted to him, his lost child never to be lost again.

The Southern Clan grounds were beautiful at this time of year; the forest was rich with wildlife, as was the wildflower plains. Birds merrily chirped their love songs as families of Wolven brethren rested in the early morning sun. The clan ground was large in size and easily held the large community of wolves and the pups born into it each year. Large woven caves tangled together in the hills of the southern grounds were the Wolves resided, it was a magnificent sight to behold, even if one lived there. Saith was greeted by his brethren with curiosity as he gracefully yet carefully carried his precious burden in his arms.

"Saith, where in the Holy hell have you been? The Alphas have been worried sick about you?" Alphas being the leading male and female of the clan were and always have been like parents to Saith, who lost his at an early age. The Alpha's were also the parents of his late mate, who had been nothing but a Godsend in the time she and his child passed away.

"And you Devalon? Have you also been worried about me old friend?" Devalon was a handsome wolf with silver brown fur, piercing yellow eyes, and deeply tanned skin. He was known as the 'kind giant' for being among the strongest yet largest wolves in the clan, he was also excellent with children. Walking up beside his old friend in human form the large wolf eyes the creature in Saith's arm

"Not really," the lemon eyes wolf said with a smirk, "I was actually getting rather fond of not having your stench lingering around everywhere." The elder wolf rolled his eyes but grinned internally. "Now tell me about your travels, it seems you've picked up a rather interesting souvenir, did you not?"

"What do you think?" Came the almost to quiet answer.

"If you're referring to what the Alphas will think I think you worry too much. It seems like this one is special to you, and for whatever reason that is Father and Mother will understand, you're their favorite 'child' after all." Smiling, Saith looked fondly at his beautiful burden. He may have high respect from the Alphas, but the clan would always come first. He doubted the child could bring too much trouble though. He hoped anyway. 'If they reject him then I'll leave, I can't abandon this child like the others, I cannot, nor will I commit such an atrocity.'

"Hey Saith! You had rather serious look on your face just now, are you going to be okay?" Devalon was a great friend indeed.

"Yeah old friend, just a bit tired from the long journey I suppose," all he wanted to do was pass out on his warm bed and sleep for days.

"Then I'll let the Alphas know you're back and that you'd rather rest up before meeting with them."

"Thank you Devalon, I owe you one," with a hearty laugh and a pat on the back the larger one transformed into his wolf form and ran off howling songs of the Generals long awaited return.

Entering the cave that led to the wolf's sleeping quarters, Saith waved his left hand, magically igniting the candles in the comfortable room.

"Well here we are little one, my humble adobe," he said to the his sleeping bundle, "It's not much, but it's home."

There was a large desk of oak to the right and a rather comfortable looking feather down mattress to the left of that, a healthy amount of books on a shelve sat just to the right of that. Saith was not a bookworm like his mate had been, but her texts provided entertainment on lonely nights, plus he couldn't find himself to get rid of them.

His feather bed was laden with silken blankets of earthy colors that provided to a great extent warmth and comfort to the sleeper. Which was something Harry needed badly. So placing the boy and himself gently down on the bed he carefully removed the boys shoes and clothing, leaving him in his Griffindor boxers. Then removing his own shoes and clothing he wrapped his arms gently around his precious child and instantaneously fell into the land of dreams.

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Two shadows passed in the night, shadows which were destined to meet, shadows, which wanted nothing but to embrace each other in the pale moonlight.

Light footsteps made their way into the dark forest with ease; they had made this journey multiple times, each time growing with impatience and need. Silver grey eyes sought out the bright earthy brown of his beloved, eyes that he could spot in the darkest of nights.

A strong hand reached out for the more delicate of his lover. Shared kisses and passionate embraces were of the most natural things for either of them, however tonight was a night more of discussion then anything else.

"Draco?" a breathless and just-kissed Ginevra Weasley asked.

"Yes my love?" Looking into her earthen eyes the Malfoy heir traced clouds of worry and sadness. "What's bothering you?"

" Well you see…" she hesitated. Draco held her tightly in her arms.

"This isn't about Potter is it? The git disappeared and now people start to notice! Disgusting."

"Don't talk about him like that Draco, he saved your life if you didn't remember, although I agree with you on the last bit," more hesitation. If Ginny hadn't been stuck in the medical wing for extreme injuries related to Quidditch she would have definitely done something about the poor treatment Harry was getting. The stories of what happened made her sick to her stomach.

"I can't say I like Potter but this ostracism has gone on for far too long. It's not like Fatbottom actually did anything anyway. Stupid bloody bastard!" Draco, a spy for the light for only a couple of weeks had his fair share of death and pain. He was there when Potter was 'captured.' He was there when the teenagers innocence was taken from him, Merlin he hated his father and the now deceased Dark Lord. Hated everything that had to with them. Of course Potter had saved his arse from getting fried that day, knowing the hate that they shared for Voldemort.

The two lovers embraced in silence for a moment, calming their nerves.

"If bloody 'Lucius' wasn't alive then Potter wouldn't have had to deal all this shite!" Stupid conniving Lucius Malfoy threatened his own son, would've spat this in his face if it weren't improper of a Malfoy. No, Draco couldn't chance the safety of his beloved, his father was a powerful man and loathed to admit it, was more powerful then himself.

"We'll think of something Draco, I know Harry is alive somewhere safe and comfortable. I hope so, Merlin I hope so…"

'Severus, Godfather, you are the only one who can help us now. Please make the right decision, for the sake of all our future."

Clutching the woman he loved desperately Draco felt a single tear roll down his cheek. 'I can't lose you Ginny, can't lose 'our' future. Potter, where the hell are you…?'

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Sirius Black Laughed heartily as his newly adopted son held his head in his hands from embarrassment.

"Merlin, I'm never drinking again! How do you hold your alcohol so well Sirius?"

Amber eyes light up, "that's because he's got a rock for a head-,"

"Moony! How could you say such a thing! I wasn't the one who professed my undying love to Old Mcgonogal in our seventh year." Grumbles came from the black haired mans mouth as he began to sulk.

"Never could take a joke old friend,"

"Old? There you go again Moony!"

Neville smiled at his newfound 'father' Sirius and 'uncle' Remus. He finally got what Harry Potter had stolen from him, a family, fame, love, and friends. No, there was no way in the seven hells that he would ever give this up. Harry dug his own grave when he was the one chosen for the Prophecy and not him, and now he hoped that the boy was long gone, never to return, because this is the way things should be.

What was that muggle saying again? Oh yeah, "you snooze you lose…"

"Did you say something Nev?" Looking lazily into amber eyes Neville shook his head.

"No, nothing at all."

Keen wolf instincts gave Remus the feeling that something was off, but it could just be the looming full moon.

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Can't you see?

The skies are burning

Burning, burning.

Can't you see?

It burns for you.

For you

And your eyes of sadness

Burn sky

Burn

Somewhere, far from the people he once thought he knew, brilliant emerald eyes opened to a feelings he'd never really felt.

Love.

Comfort.

Life.

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