The Potter Factor

by Amora

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Chapter 3: The Fugitive

It didn't take long for me to realize how fucked up the situation was. Stuck between the proverbial rock and hard place, I had nobody to turn to. There was no way I could show my face in any magical community without alerting law enforcement and get thrown into Azkaban. Jeez, what did I do to deserve all this crap? I must of really pissed someone off in my previous life. As I was wallowing in self-pity, I accidentally bumped into someone else on the sidewalk.

"Watch where you're going buddy!" I looked up to see some blonde chick glaring at me. She was one of those A type girls that thought the world was their playground. Is she expecting me to bow down and grovel at her feet? Whatever. Dumb bitch. I shrug and turn around to head in another direction before she grabs me by the shoulder and turns me back around. "Well shithead? Aren't you going to apologize?"

I stared at her incredulously. She looked at me with so much contempt that I wanted to burst out laughing. "No I'm not." I replied slowly. I half wanted to pull out my HK and see what she would do, but that wouldn't be wise. No point in being a muggle criminal on top of my outstanding charges. Seeing her about to blow up, I turned tail and ran. Not the most graceful exit, but I didn't want to attract any more attention. Someone wearing a suede jacket in August was eye catching enough.

Huffing and puffing my way into a nearby department store, I tried to blend in while reorganizing my strategy. Apparently, I was now a wanted fugitive by the entire British Ministry of Magic. If I got caught now, Fudge would no doubt throw on evading arrest, slander, and maybe even assault on a ministry official for good measure. That comes out to be something like 30 more years in Azkaban. No thank you sir.

How could I get out of this mess? If I didn't know any better, I'd say Dumbledore was in on the whole thing. Isn't he supposed to be the one everyone listened to in times like this? Speaking of Dumbledore, his precious wards turned out to be completely worthless. How else can Death Eaters walk into my yard and start cursing me while I was weeding the garden? They must have figured out some loophole the old man didn't consider. I guess I've learned my lesson now in trusting others blindly.

Damn how I wish Sirius was here. He could have taught me how to hide and avoid the ministry. Oh well. No use crying over spilled milk. Padfoot would have wanted me to tough it out and make the best out of what I had. What did I have anyway? Doing a mental count, I came up with a fully loaded HK with three spare clips, 3,710 pounds of drug money and savings, my wand, my invisibility cloak, and my wits. It's times like these that I wish I were in Slytherin. Ha! Malfoy would choke if he heard me right now.

While I was dallying in my thoughts, I had wondered over to the electronics section. The news was on and I was about to leave the area before something caught my ears.

"-believed armed and considered extremely dangerous. Be on the look out for a short 5'4 frame with black hair, green eyes, and glasses. If you have any information about the escaped convict Harold Jamison Potter, please contact your nearest local law enforcement agency."

I almost stumbled into a shopping cart when I heard that. What the hell? Of course they would alert the muggle authorities! Sirius had been known all over the United Kingdom for being a mass murderer. After the announcement, they then flashed a picture of me during the Triwizard Tournament. I wonder how they got a hold of that picture? God I was an ugly kid...

Quickly looking around to see if anyone noticed me, I realized that nobody who watched the footage even acknowledged me. Maybe it was because of the muggle clothes I have instead of the robes or the fact that I'm nowhere near the 5'4 I was a year and a half ago, but I'm glad I don't look the same now. However, to not push my luck, I decided to make a break for the front exit and go where there weren't so many people.

The sun was now setting and was basking the city in a surreal orange glow. The park would be almost vacant at a time like this so I headed there. There was a bench on the far side of the park that almost nobody used and I decided to claim it for myself. Sitting there and watching the sun slowly fade into the horizon was strangely calming. Almost too calming for my liking, as right before I fell asleep, I heard it.

"Stupefy!"

Springing up as fast as I can, a stunner came whirling by my head and slammed into the bench where I was moments before. Holy crap that was close. Turning around, I gulped as I saw who fired that at me. Three figures in ministry robes were quickly advancing on my position.

"Halt Potter! You are under arrest! Resist and more charges shall be levied upon you!" Even as the first was speaking, the others were drawing out their wands and preparing to curse me. It wasn't very good odds at the moment. Three fully trained wizards versus an expelled sixth year who hadn't even started classes yet. Oh well, if life throws you lemons, throw it right back at that bitch.

"Expecto Patronum!"

I almost laughed at the looks on the three faces when my stag charged them. Of course it didn't do much, but it did buy me some time to counterattack. As my patronus faded, I was well underway on my attack plan before the three had a chance to recover.

"Stupefy!"

OK now I have one stunned auror and two very pissed off ones after my blood. Uh oh. I better think of something quick before they revive their unconscious comrade.

"Expelliar-" I had to stop casting when I realized that they now had shielding charms up. Crap, my spells would be worthless! I didn't want to use any unforgivables and nothing I knew would break that shield except the cruciatus! It was then that I remembered the fight I had with the Death Eaters a few days back. I smiled. Wizards were all the same.

I quickly pulled out my HK and shot one of the aurors in the wand arm. Direct hit! He screamed in pain and dropped his wand. His screaming distracted his partner enough for me to charge him kick his wand over his left shoulder. He looked at me with fear in his eyes as we dueled with our fists. It was obvious that he didn't know what he was doing either. He tried to punch me, but I blocked it and twisted his arm until there was a sickening crack. Without waiting for him to acknowledge the pain, I pistol whipped him unconscious.

"Petrificus Totalus!" I suddenly heard a voice behind me shout. I jumped to one side in an attempt to dodge it, but then noticed it wasn't aimed at me. I froze. Not because of the curse, but because I realized who the voice belonged to. Bella...

I turned around slowly, and sure enough, behind the bound auror, stood Bellatrix Lestrange. She met my eyes and winked. To avoid her piercing gaze, I looked down at her victim. To my surprise, it was the same auror I shot earlier with a wand in his other arm preparing to curse me. I guess I should thank Bella sometime. In my own way.

As she approached me, I warily raised my wand to defend myself. Even though she just saved my ass, she was still working for Tom. I remembered their conversation a few hours ago and I had no intentions of joining with that wannabe halfblood. She didn't seem at all surprised at my actions. I didn't know why I was holding back, but it didn't seem right cursing her. I couldn't utter anything out of my mouth that wasn't pure nonsense.

Bella soon got in reach of me and put her hand over mine. I gave no resistance as I lowered my wand and allowed her into my personal space I kept strictly to myself for most of the time. Once again we are in the same position for the second time that day. I guess I must have received a bit of immunity from our last encounter as I was no longer "fish boy" and actually had some coherent thoughts to speak my mind.

"What do you want?" I ask trying to put up a decent front. Of course she can see right through my deception and smiles.

"You of course." She answers. How did I know she was going to say that? All other thoughts went flying out of my ear as she starts kissing my neck. Over and over again. Holy shit! I tried to back away, but her full frontal assault was too much. I backed against the tree and knew I had no way out. Goddamn what the hell is she doing! I'm getting extremely turned on at this point and when she starts grinding herself against me, that feeling multiplies by a million. I wanted nothing more than to rip off her short little skirt and...

And what? Have sex with this gorgeous, absolutely beautiful, simply amazing DEATH EATER in a public park?! God what this must look like to that poor auror bound only a few feet away. A notorious follower of You-Know-Who seducing the now fugitive Boy-Who-Won't -Fess-Up-To-His-Crimes.

My whole head is spinning as I firmly grip the bark on the tree while helpless against Bella's lips, hands, and body. She rips off my shirt and proceeds to plant light kisses on my collar bone. Going down slower and slower, she licks a trail down my chest, abs, and finally...Holy Fuck! Is she going to...

My mind is completely racing with thoughts as she carefully unbuckles my belt and looks up through those long sensuous lashes that completely drive me wild. Her hand slowly pulls down my boxers, slowly inch by inch. I close my eyes let my imagination run frantic when her lips continue the decent, but then it stops...

NO! What the fuck is going on? I'm holding onto the tree so hard I feel it cracking, but I look up to see Bella gripping her forearm. Goddamnit! Not now! Tom you worthless piece of shit! I'm going to kick your ass through the seven hells and back for this! Bella gives me an apologetic look and I know what that means. Not today sonny.

"I'm sorry love. Maybe another time." She whispers then kisses me lightly and apparates away. I slump down the tree with my shirt ripped and fly halfway undone. Argh! I can't take this! The next few minutes are filled with thoughts of how to torture Tommy the next time I see his snakeface. He won't get away with this! I tried standing up, but looking down, I can see a problem that needs immediate attention. Hmm...I wonder if that girl from earlier is still around?

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A/N: Haha I hope you enjoyed this chapter as much as I enjoyed writing it. Please comment if you did actually like it as the more feedback I get, the more I can improve my stories. Thanks.