Chapter 11
Hogsmeade
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"Well, well, well" Lucius said looking Cho up and down. "How will you achieve in bringing my Lord the famous Potter? Many have tried but have failed, how will you be different?"
"Everyone knows Potter fancies her, he'll do anything for her just so she'll notice him" Draco answered
"Just like his father was with that Evans woman" Lucius sneered. "James followed Lily everywhere and always tried to impress her with his friend Black. So you're Potter's love interest?" he said turning to Cho. "Not bad, but then at least it's not the youngest Weasley or what is her name the one with the bushy hair, knows too much for her own good, what's her name Draco?" Lucius was flicking his fingers as if he was thinking.
"Granger, father" Draco snorted.
"Of course" Lucius continued, "And how do you feel about Mr. Potter?"
Cho's face hardened "He got my boyfriend killed. If he hadn't played the big hero Cedric would be here today and probably the Tri-Wizard Champion. It's Harry's fault that Cedric is dead and I want to see him suffer, for what he did just like I'm suffering."
Realising that Cho was referring to the other boy that Harry had arrived with that night at the graveyard, Lucius's face turned to sympathy and taking Cho's hand he said,
"Yes, it was truly awful that night. Your poor boyfriend had been chosen for that competition fairly and Potter had to get involved. I can see why you're angry, terrible tragedy. I would be angry aswell, and to think he told my Lord, now how did he put it?" Lucius paused for effect. "Instead of offering himself and saving your boyfriend", he said again pausing to check if he had Cho's attention. "Oh! It's to hard to say"
Lucius stopped and pretended to readjust his sleeve to give the impression that this was so painful he couldn't continue. He glanced up at Cho to see if he could see her reaction.
"What did Harry say Mr. Malfoy?" Cho said with fire in her eyes.
Lucius stood infront of the girl and looked straight into her eyes and whispered, "Kill the spare!"
Cho gasped and shook her head trying not to believe what she had just heard, but she quickly controlled herself and returning Lucius's stare she said, "If your Dark Lord wants Harry Potter, I will give him Harry Potter."
A small grin appeared on Lucius's face but he covered it up as quickly as it had appeared.
"Draco mentioned a deal" he questioned raising one eyebrow, "but before I can accept any offerings or make any deals we will have to check your loyalties Ms. Chang. Are you willing to join us completely and serve my Lord forever more? I promise he will welcome you with open arms and you will receive what you most desire."
"I am willing" she responded, "I'm doing this for Cedric, he deserves it."
Lucius smiled and as if he was welcoming a new daughter-in-law into his family he took Cho's hand once more and started to pat it.
"On Hallowe'en night my Lord welcomes his new members and on this night you will receive his present of thanksgiving for joining his family. When Draco here is a bit older he too will join his extended family"
He turned and nodded to his son.
"Draco will keep me informed of your progress Ms. Chang. You will not make it obvious that you know each other. I don't want any of Potter's friends getting suspicious, that Granger girl knows far too much for her own good at the best of times. Update each other at regular intervals; meet at different locations and different times just in case you are spotted by anyone and make sure your stories match we don't need Dumbledore sticking his nose in."
Standing back into the fire he said, "I will inform my Lord of you joining us on Hallowe'en night. Come to this room when the feast is going on in the Great Hall, less people will notice you leaving when the hall is full."
With that Lucius Malfoy was gone and the two students left the classroom separately.
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A week later Harry woke really early he was going to see Sirius in Hogsmeade after breakfast. As he lay in bed thinking and planning his day he heard the rest of his room mates stir.
As soon as breakfast was over Harry and his house mates gathered outside in the courtyard and waited for Professor McGonagall to arrive and giver her usual speech about behaving themselves in Hogsmeade and returning to the school by no later than dinner time.
Finally they were free and as they walked into the town the students chatted and laughed among their own groups. Harry was with Hermione, Ron, Neville, Dean and Seamus but when they reached the shops he wanted to break away from the extra three. As if Hermione could read Harry's mind she turned to Neville and said,
"Maybe we should split up, we all have different items to get and if we all stick together then we won't get to see everywhere. We'll meet up near lunch time at the Three Broomsticks."
As the group separated, the trio headed towards the place where they were going to meet Sirius. Harry had an anxious exciting feeling in his stomach; he couldn't wait to catch up with his godfather. The shrieking shack came into view and the three friends sat down on rocks and waited. Harry heard the bark, that was the signal and they knew that the coast was clear. Following a rough path they headed towards the outer forest.
Snuffles met them when they were in off the road and transforming back into Sirius he welcomed his godson and his two friends. Harry quickly handed over his rucksack to his godfather. The bag was full of food; Dobby had made a special effort.
Sirius was looking pale and thin but reassured everyone he was fine. As he ate Harry, Ron and Hermione informed him of any news they had. They discussed Quidditch, O.W.L's, their new Dark Arts teacher and that he was an animagus aswell.
When Sirius asked how Harry was and if he had had any more dreams Harry didn't know what to say. He had forgotten that Lupin would have told Sirius about the last two.
"Harry?" Sirius said bringing Harry back to reality.
"No, I haven't had any that were as bad as the two because I've been learning Occlumency with Snape" he answered.
"With Snape?" Sirius said, "What is Dumbledore thinking? I don't trust that man; he doesn't wear that Mark for nothing. What if he saw something and reported it back to Voldermort?"
"Professor Dumbledore trusts him so we should" Hermione interrupted, "He's on our side and I would trust Dumbledore's decisions before any ones"
"She's right Sirius; we need to trust him, if it helps Harry then that's all that matters."
Lupin's voice was heard as he walked into the clearing. After greeting everyone Lupin turned to Harry and said,
"Harry, what happened the other night?"
Sirius looked up from his sandwich and said, "The other night, did something happen was it a dream?"
"No, no Sirius" Lupin replied raising his hand to quieten his friend down. "Harry had a little run in with some wandless magic and unfortunately Severus got the brunt of it"
"Well if you know already, why do you want me to go through it again?" Harry replied raising his voice slightly.
"I just wanted to hear your side of the story" Lupin said with a little hurt in his voice, "but if you don't want to talk about it that's fine"
"No, I'm sorry" Harry replied. "I don't know what triggered it; all I remember is wanting to release it. I didn't care if it caused any damage, I didn't even know if it would work but I couldn't hold it any longer. It was a really weird feeling."
After Harry retold his story to everyone in the group Hermione looked at her watch and advised Harry and Ron that it was nearly lunch time, and that before anyone noticed they should head back into town. Harry's heart dropped he hated having to leave his godfather because he didn't know when he would see him again. Ron and Hermione said their goodbyes and gave Harry a few minutes on his own to say goodbye. Lupin decided he would join the others and head to Hogsmeade aswell.
Back in Hogsmeade Lupin said he would meet up with Harry and the others later, while Harry, Hermione and Ron went to meet Neville and the others for lunch as arranged.
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