Strange Angels

Rated Teen for language and violence

Summary: In the shadows, a stranger has been watching over Harry since he was a baby, left on the doorsteps of Number 4, Privet Drive. When the abuse goes too far, she intervenes to help Harry. But can he accept her love and care? After OotP, now AU. WILL BE SLASH!

Chapter Two: Of Angels, Dragons, and Machine guns.

"We need to take the house off the Floo network. I know you need to know the password, but I think it's too risky," Ravyn said, looking around the cottage, "Overall, I'm impressed with the warding and security, but I'll have a friend of mine come out and add some Muggle security. I think that by combining technology we can make this house safe." Poppy nodded her head in agreement.

"Personally, I am more worried about Harry mentally. I am afraid that once he fully realizes what happened and has to deal with it he will start to fall apart." Poppy said gravely. Ravyn sighed.

"Have you had that problem before? Is there anyone who would help out, and would keep silent about the whole thing?"

"It might help to bring his boyfriend here, if we can. Usually he helps us to weather it the best we can. Harry really could benefit from some sessions with a trained psychiatrist, but I think we will wait until he's ready. Or at least, we will try to wait." Ravyn nodded once in understanding, chewing on her bottom lip.

"I think I'll go and look in on him. I'm really worried about him." Ravyn said, standing.

"Make sure you are not standing right over him when he wakes up. It scares him." Poppy added quietly. Ravyn stopped and stared at her wearily.

"He deserves so much more than this. I can only hope that we can do better by him." Ravyn replied, walking out of the room.

She walked up the stairs to his room and sat on a chair near the bed to watch him sleep. Not many would have expected her, the fearless assassain, of having such a kind and loving heart, but to her this boy was as dear as if he were her own child.

Watching him sleep was as unnerving as it was relaxing. His face was bruised, but healing. His face held a vulnerability, an innocence that was lost in the face he showed to the world during the day. While he was awake, he looked so old for his age.

"Ravyn?" She jumped. She hadn't realized he was awake, so caught up she was in her musings.

"Yes Harry?" Ravyn said, scooting her chair closer to his bed.

"Thank you." Once these words were out of his mouth, he began to cry. She moved closer slowly, ready to pull back if he flinched. She sat on the bed and took his hand, rubbing the back of it in circles.

"If you want to talk, I'll listen. But I won't force you to. No one here will ever force you to do anything." Ravyn said soothingly. She wasn't sure how, but she instinctively knew the right words to say.

"And you won't…hate me?" Harry choked our. Ravyn's heart ached at the tone of voice he used.

"I could never hate you. And I know that you never did anything to deserve this. I might get mad at your relatives, but never at you.

"He said… he said that it was my fault, that I forced him to do it."

"And did you?" She asked. He stared at her.

"No."

"Then obviously it isn't your fault. Whatever lies he has told you are just that. Lies. For whatever reason, something is wrong with him, and he takes it out on you. It isn't normal, and no adult should ever do that to a child," Ravyn purposely did not say what "it" was, leaving Harry to fill in the blank for himself. Harry nodded, but said nothing. Ravyn could tell he was thinking hard on what she had said. Ravyn began to softly sing a song that she had sung to him a long, long time ago. Harry jumped, and his eyes flickered to hers in recognition.

"Angel Mother?" He asked in disbelief. Ravyn smiled and stopped singing.

"You still remember that? You were so young."

"You used to come every night and sing to me. When I was hurt, it helped keep the pain away. I thought you were an angel, and you were the closest thing I ever had to a mother." Harry said, closing his eyes in remembrance.

"I couldn't ever get you out of my head. How sad you looked when I saw you, how awful your relatives were. And I knew that you had no mother figure, so one night I decided to go look in on you. When I found you in the cupboard crying…" She broke off, close to tears herself, "You were only four. Who makes a four-year-old child sleep alone in a dark place? I sang you to sleep that night, and after that, I came every night. I had to stop after you turned seven. My work was becoming increasingly demanding, and it was harder to just sneak into your house. Eventually you would have realized I wasn't supposed to be there, and would have told someone."

"I wouldn't have. I would have known better. I thought for the longest time that you were just a dream, a creation of my need for a mother."

"I always was there for you, Harry. In the past fifteen years I have been watching over you. I only wish I had known all that was going on. I wish I had told you I was there sooner. I would have stopped it all."

"The beatings were never really bad until the summer that I turned twelve. I had just come back form the Wizarding world. Once he found out that I couldn't do magic out of school, he…" Harry broke off, "He was so mad. I was unnatural and he tried to beat it out of me." He muttered the last part.

"Fuck." Ravyn whispered. "I am so sorry Harry. I was training that summer in America. I…I should have been here for you."

"But it's over now, right? I never have to go back to him."

"I would die before I let anyone take you back to there," Ravyn swore, "And Albus Dumbledore can kiss my ass. Regardless of who he is, if he tries to send you back or if he puts you in harm's way, I'll kill him." Harry smiled slightly. "But for now, is there anything you want? Countries conquered, people killed, friends over?" She joked, hoping he would at least smile. Harry did, quite widely.

"You are such a good mother," he replied jokingly, "Umm… my two good friends, I think they'd tell Dumbledore where I am. I don't hold it against them, they were raised to practically worship him."

"How about your boyfriend?" Harry jumped and stared at her, "Poppy told me."

"He can keep a secret. He'll come if he can get away from his father. Can you get me some parchment please?" Ravyn nodded and left the room, returning with some parchment and a feather pen, which she was glaring at.

" I don't understand how you can write with this thing."

"You learn," Harry said vaguely, scribbling down a quick message, "Do you think this is vague enough?" Ravyn read it.

Dragon,

I have moved out. Would you be able to come visit my new place for a while? I myself am fine, and a lot better than I have been the last 15 years.

Fallen

"It's so vague, I barely understand it. What is your nickname supposed to mean?"

"Fallen Angel. He picked it out. Do you have an owl I can send this with? I sent Hedwig to Hogwarts for her safety," Harry said, sealing the letter with wax.

"I'm sure that Poppy has something. I'll bring the bird up, and then I'm heading back to Surrey to get some things. Is there anything I can get you?" Harry thought for a few seconds.

"I don't need anything."

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"What?" A startled Poppy jumped to her feet as Ravyn stumbled through the door, loaded down with bags. Behind Ravyn, a large cat crept into the room.

"Well, I went to my place, then went shopping, and I've got almost all the stuff I need. This is Magic, and yes, she is a panther," Ravyn smirked at Poppy's surprised face, "Don't worry, she's trained. Magic," the panther looked up at her, "Friend," Ravyn instructed, pointing to Poppy. "I got Harry a pistol and a machine gun. I have an…" here she paused with a smirk, "interesting security system to put up. Basically, if anyone gets past the Wards without us knowing and approving, two machine guns open fire on them."

"You are going to kill anyone who…"

"Who is breaking and entering. It is a crime, you know. Maybe my punishment is over the top, but hey, it will kill Death Eaters, Voldemort, Dumbledore, anyone stupid enough to break down the Wards." Poppy groaned and rolled her eyes.

"Fine. SO long as it will no go off by accident, whatever. I am going to go pick up Harry's boyfriend. Keep an eye on Harry." Poppy walked out of the room, massaging her temples. Ravyn laughed. This was only the beginning of the security she had planned for this place…

A/N: Well, what do you think? Don't be shy, write a review! Any brilliant ideas for my security system would be loved, so send them in. If I use your idea, I will give you credit. Thanks! Anne