A/N: Hey guys, back with another chapter and its finally the one with Remus in! It felt so good to have Moony back, and I hope I do him justice! I added a little twist with Harry, because I wanted him to have a hobby with Luna and it came to me randomly when I was writing, it also fits in well with the rest of the story.

I hope everyone had a Very Merry Christmas these past holidays and I wish you all a happy new year!

Warning; Mentions of and mild slash, pain and swearing,

Disclaimer; All belongs to J. K apart from the plot, I think this story is unique enough for me to claim it as my one XD.

Parseltongue

Chapter 13,

If anyone would have looked closely, they would have seen a black snake sliding through the dungeons and would have been surprised when I changed in to an unglamoured Harry Potter. As it was, no one was looking closely, in fact, no one was around and that was thanks to a very well placed warded by Swift. Harry muttered the password and the wall opened up allowing him to climb the many stairs that led up to Gryffindor's private rooms, as he walked in he could see that Swift, Manic and Panic were already there.

"Hey Snake, were just waiting on Raven and Paws."

"Where are they, I would have thought they would have beaten me here?" Harry asked taking a seat.

"Paws is playing know-it-all Granger with McGonagall, and Luna was cursing some Ravenclaw." Swift told him.

"Who managed to piss her off so much?" Harry exclaimed.

"Mandy Brockhurst," Luna answered walking in with a scowl, "Stupid bitch ripped up my information book, luckily it was repairable or she wouldn't have been breathing right now."

"I'm sure you informed her of what an unintelligent decision that was." Harry said with a smirk.

"Of course, but I don't think she will remember." Luna sighed.

"Such a shame,"

"It is,"

"Honestly, to think I used to sound like that." Paws fumed storming in and throwing down her things, "I make myself sick."

"I know how you feel," Harry agreed, "It's vomit worthy isn't it?"

"I almost hate myself," She moaned collapsing in to the nearest chair.

"Let's get down to business." Harry said,

"Me and George can activate the gas from here," Fred began,

"Here are your pills," George handed them over.

"Now, you cannot go in to that house without that pill or you will find yourself unconscious." They warned.

"Got it,"

"You have 15 minutes maximum so you need to be fast."

"Right, so everyone is perfectly clear?" Harry confirmed for the final time, nothing could go wrong.

"Yes, I'm watching the maps with Luna," Paws said,

"I'm monitoring the kitchen after the gas is released." Swift put in,

"And that leaves me to collect Remus,"

"We'll activate them and you can go in," Fred told them,

"We're relying on you to be our eyes and ears, Paws." Harry said to her and she nodded.

"I know, and I have you covered," the map was led out on the table ready and active,

"We're flying over the boundaries and then apperating because we'll need to flame back." They both swallowed the blue chew,

"Let's go," Harry and Ron ran to the nearest window and exchanged grins, they launched themselves from the window and changed mid-fall. Harry gave a trill of excitement which was answered by Swifts caw of delight, both birds, one black phoenix and the other a black falcon, swooped towards the gates. They continued flying to the outskirts of Hogsmead before landing on a roof and changing back in to humans,

"That was so cool," Swift breathed and Harry nodded with a grin,

"Definitely doing that again," Harry agreed,

"To the square?"

"Yes, under disillusions." They waved their wands and vanished under the charms, they landed in the grimy square of Grimauld Place, number 12 popped in to view.

We're ready, Harry sent to Paws.

Four in the kitchen, one in the basic library, one in 2nd floor bedroom and Moony is in his room. She sent back, Devices have been activated, you're good to go, they slipped in to the house and there was thick white smoke everywhere.

We need a guide Paws, Harry said,

Straight forward and then 16 stairs for you Snake, down on your left 14 stairs Swift

Got it, they answered together, Harry darted up the stairs carefully counting them as he went,

Now you need to turn right and go in to the first door, Harry slipped in and spotted Podmore unconscious on the floor.

He's out

Ok, back out and up 10 more stairs, Harry hopped the stairs two at a time, he knew where the bedrooms were so he checked them all and found Tonks out cold in the 3rd one.

Remus' rooms look like they have wards on, Paws told him, Your going to have to twist them, I can't identify them, Harry cursed to himself, Paws guided him to Moony's room where he immediately felt the wards surrounding the door,

You've got 10 minutes left, Harry cursed again and carefully began picking a gap in the wards, it seemed they were designed for a wolf so once he was in, they couldn't get back out; through the door at least.

All unconscious down here, but they were making plans for the ministry Swift told him.

Copy anything there and be ready to get out, I'm going to have to flame out of this room, Harry returned, he had a small gap, but the time was ticking.

5 minutes Snake, The gap was nearly big enough, he unpicked the monitoring ward to free the twisted locking ward.

3 minutes,

"Yes," He cheered under his breath, Harry slipped past the wards and when the door shut behind him he felt them flare up. This was the only room completely clear of gas, Moony was sat on a brown chair staring at the wall unmoving and only the fact that he was breathing did Harry know he was alive. Moony didn't even move when Harry entered and the teen ignored Paws worried 2 minute notification, he walked slowly towards the werewolf and he saw him stiffen on his next intake of breath. Moony's head, it was definitely Moony by the amber eyes, snapped around and looked at him, Harry didn't move and allowed the evaluation.

"Cub?" Harry smiled relieved.

"Yes Moony," The werewolf gained a confused look.

"Cub looks different," He said and Harry nodded.

"Yes, but I can't explain now. We have to get you out of here."

"Can't get out, I don't know why." He shrugged and Harry scowled.

"I know exactly why, but never mind that, is there anything that you want to take with you?" Harry asked and Moony frowned,

"Why?"

"Because your coming with me, I'm not letting you stay in this hell hole any longer." Harry stated with no room for argument and after a few moments Moony grabbed a few things that he wanted. Paws and Swift were yelling in his head,

Tonks is waking up, GET OUT OF THERE, she yelled at him, Harry winced and shrunk Moony's stuff with a wave of his hand.

"Do you trust me?" Harry asked Moony, Podmore and Kingsley were awake now.

"Yes," Harry changed in to a phoenix, Moony took hold of the tail feathers and Harry flamed them away. They landed in the centre of the square where Harry felt Swift take hold of his tail feathers and they flamed back to the Gryffindor rooms, Harry changed back and stumbled in to the chair before he balanced himself, Luna handed him a pepper up.

"That was a close call Snake," Paws said to him and he nodded.

"Where are we cub and why does your pack look different?" Moony asked him confused and Harry sat him down.

"A lot of things have been happening Moony," Harry said to him, "This summer changed everything, and until all of the spells and compulsions are off then you won't understand."

"What spells and compulsions, Dumbledore said-,"

"That right there," Harry cut him off, "Dumbledore said is where the compulsion starts, and you won't remember the web because you've been obliviated." Harry explained and Moony was looking more and more alarmed.

"What are you talking about, Dumbledore's been helping me, since Sirius,"

"Don't," Harry cut him off again, he knew there was only one thing for it because Dumbledore had done an extreme job on Remus by the sounds of it, "I'm sorry about this Moony," Harry locked eyes with him and pushed as much collected magic in to his mind as he could, he had to be supported as he swayed on the spot, but the web was ripped away. Moony snarled viciously as he became free of his constraints and Harry continued pushing in magic to break the obliviates, he fell in to the wolfs mind to check for any foreign magic left behind, but there was none so he pulled out and fell back in the chair. Moony was being help down by chains and Harry swallowed another pepper up,

"You need to get out of here," Harry told them, "Go to my room, quickly," his voice booked no room for argument, they left in a rush and when the doors were sealed, Harry vanished the restraints. Moony pounced on him snarling, Harry brought forth his own wolf and returned the favour, his lips drew back from his teeth and they were both growling at each other like animals. Harry snapped at him and pushed him back, Moony lashed out and Harry rolled over, what he wasn't expecting what for Moony to turn in to a werewolf. Harry cursed and changed in to his wolf form just as Moony lunged at him, Harry dodged out of the way and leapt back at him knocking him to the ground, he had put too much in to it and rolled straight off of him. Snapping and snarling was the only thing to be heard while they fought and Harry got a nice hit across Moony's face before backing off. They were circling each other when and Harry could see Moony calming down, Harry whined and the werewolf tilted his head to the side, Harry wagged his tail and barked, Moony came over and sniffed him, he gave a yip and Harry barked again. Moony, or rather Remus, changed back and Harry followed his lead, Remus looked a bit of a mess and Harry presumed he didn't look much better.

"What did you do?" Remus asked in shock, Harry rolled his shoulders.

"Gave you back your correct memories and free will," Harry answered.

"I'm so confused," He muttered gripping his hair, "Dumbledore, he-he had Sirius killed." The brown eyes flashed amber.

"I know, but that isn't everything Dumbledore is responsible for." Harry shook his head. "This is irrelevant for now, I want to get you healed, fed, watered and rested. Tomorrow we can tell you everything," Harry fetched his box of potions, he first handed Remus a system flusher so he was clear and nothing would react with the other potions.

"This one is for silver poisoning," Harry told him handing him the next potion.

"Those aren't not very good, most are only temporary."

"This is new, it's a perfected solution and removes all traces of silver from the system, its for after the wolfsbane potion so werewolves don't suffer because of the silver in the potion." Harry explained to him.

"How can you be sure?"

"Because it's from a wolf shop, made by a wolf funded by me," Remus' eyebrows shot up, he took the potion and swallowed it.

"That actually isn't that bad,"

"I should come in to effect soon and by tomorrow your system should be clear. Now you need a nutrients and a rehydration made by a wolf again, I also picked up a bone strengthening solution because you haven't been out in a while and haven't been able to be on your bones." Harry handed him the potions as he spoke, Remus dutifully swallowed them down and Harry snapped his fingers.

"I need a wolf friendly, healthy, nutrient meal please Winky," He told the elf who popped away and back with a plate of steaming food, Remus ate the food at an alarming speed and sat back with a sigh.

"That felt good,"

"Right, here's a headache reliever because in about 20 seconds your head will be pounding, an infection killer to be on the safe side and a dreamless sleep because you are going to need it tonight." Harry put the phials on the desk,

"Thank you," Remus said sincerely,

"Don't thank me yet, trust me when I say you may want to kill me tomorrow." Harry told him,

"Why?"

"Because a lot has changed and you may not agree with my decisions," Harry answered, "Anyway, we're currently in Gryffindor's private chambers, you have access to the library, duelling room, surveillance room and whatever else you find. You can have any room except the heir room because only I can enter that."

"I'm exhausted," Remus said and Harry nodded.

"It's to be expected, come on, I'll show you to a room and we will talk tomorrow."

"M'kay," Harry led him to the second room and Remus fell on the bed, Harry gave him his potions to take and the man was asleep in an instant. Harry transfigured his clothes in to comfortable bottoms and left, he told Winky to watch him and inform him when he woke. He quickly made his way back to his rooms where the others were waiting, he gained many raised eyebrows when he walked in and Luna jumped up and rushed over.

"What in Merlin's name happened?" She demanded gently touching his face, Harry hissed as the touch stung.

"What was that?"

"Snake you're covered in cuts." Paws told him and Harry winced.

"That's what happens when you fight a werewolf."

"He attacked you,"

"No, we fought as wolves." He corrected and if anything they looked at him in more incredulity, Harry rolled his eyes and brought forth his phoenix allowing the cuts to heal without scars.

"Better?"

"Yes," Luna confirmed, she gently led him to his chair where he collapsed in to it.

"So what happened?" Swift questioned,

"Somehow he changed in to a wolf and we fought. I got him to calm down and I fed him the potions, once he ate he was barely awake so I said I would talk to him tomorrow when he's feeling better." Harry explained to them,

"We'll all go up tomorrow," Paws said and Harry nodded.

"Yes, that's fine," he gave a huge yawn.

"We'll come back here in the morning?" Swift suggested.

"Yeah, then we'll go up when Remus is awake." Harry's speech was becoming slurred as lethargy hit,

"Come on you lot, can't you see he's on the verge of collapse." Luna chided, "Out, all of you," they trooped out grumbling good naturedly and Luna pulled Harry up, Harry barely carried himself to his bedroom and once he was changed he curled up in his bed.

"Do you feel better now?" Luna asked climbing in,

"Yes, Moony's safe now, even if he hates me tomorrow." Harry said,

"He won't hate you, he knows the truth and you have evidence to back it up." Luna reassured him.

"I sure hope your right,"

"Go to sleep Harry," and he did just that.

Winky popped in when he was eating breakfast with Luna to inform him of Remus was awake, he sent a message to Swift and Paws to inform them and hurriedly finished his food. He threw on some clothes and he left the rooms under disillusions, he ran in to Swift and Paws on the way and the 3 of them entered the Gryffindor rooms together, Harry took a deep breath and entered finding Remus sat in the living section looking around in shock with a plate in front of him showing he had eaten.

"Good morning Remus," Harry greeting walking over, Remus attention snapped to them and he looked at them confused.

"Harry?"

"Yes, how are you feeling?"

"Better than ever and extremely confused." Remus told him, he looked to Ron and Hermione with a frown.

"You all look different." He stated.

"We know, we have a lot to talk to you about." Harry said to him, he sat down facing the werewolf.

"Can you explain what in Merlin's name is going on? I remember all these things, Dumbledore," The brown eyes flashed amber, "He set Sirius up? And then obliviated me apparently."

"A lot has happened, and I need you to listen to everything because everything I'm going to tell you is the truth. We have proof of everything Dumbledore has done, and it isn't good." Swift told him and Remus nodded.

"You already know Dumbledore set Sirius up to be killed, you heard him yourself, but what you don't know is he also killed mine and Neville's parents."

"Voldemort killed Lily and James, and the Lestranges were responsible for Frank and Alice." Remus said shaking his head.

"Tom may have fired the curse and ordered the attack, but he is not responsible." Harry said.

"Tom?"

"We'll get to that," Harry waved him off, "You know of the Prophecy?"

"I know of it yes, but I don't know it's contents." Remus confirmed.

"It was smashed at the ministry, but it was heard by Dumbledore meaning he could tell me what it said." Harry said, "The prophecy read The one with the Power to Vanquish the Dark Lord approaches, born to those who thrice defire him born as the seventh month dies, and the Dark Lord will mark him as his equal, but he shall have power the Dark Lord knows not and either must die at the hand of the other for neither can live while the other survives. The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches will be born as the seventh month dies."

"That could be you or Neville," Remus mused and Harry nodded.

"Yes, but obviously Voldemort came for me and he sent his best death eaters after the other target."

"So that's the reason the dark went after you," Remus said in understanding.

"Yes,"

"And as Voldemort went after you, it means the prophecy is directed at you."

"Pretty much, only there's a problem."

"What?"

"The prophecy is fake." Harry stated and he watched at the meaning fell in to Remus mind.

"Excuse me?" His voice was barely audible, but Harry could hear it was filled with begging.

"It is fake, and I have proof."

"But that means-."

"That Dumbledore is responsible for my parents deaths." Harry finished with a nod and many emotions played out on the werewolf's face and it settled on rage.

"That bastard," He snarled eyes burning amber.

"It gets worse." Hermione warned.

"He paid the Dursley's to abuse me, he wanted me weak and submissive, he was planning on having me sacrifice myself to face Voldemort and then he come in and take out Tom when I fell." Harry told him.

"He's been controlling us since the beginning with the help of certain people, he plans on having Snake marry Ginny and when he dies all his money, titles and such falls between Molly, Ginny and the headmaster." Swift carried on, "He's been obliviating, dosing, and wrapping compulsions around us to keep us in line."

"He knew Sirius was innocent because he was the witness to my parents will where it said Pettigrew was secret keeper, he wanted complete control only we managed to fight it sometimes." Harry picked up again,

"We started to work against Dumbledore, collecting information on him to remove him and the rest of the corruption in this world. We also began training in everything and anything, Snake discovered the titles he was eligible to claim and Swift claimed his, we discovered that I'm the heir to the McKinnon line and we built our names up in the shadows." Hermione explained.

"Sirius was helping us, he was giving us information on the order, but we kept getting obliviated again and again and it was only this summer when all this came to light."

"I had a letter from the old fool terminating my friendship with Swift and Paws and I snapped, after everything that had happened with Sirius and the beating I just couldn't take it and it broke all the obliviated and compulsions, it also removed the bind he had placed on my magic." Harry finished.

"You killed those pieces of filth didn't you?" Remus asked and Harry nodded with no remorse, he was fucking ecstatic that he ended them.

"Dumbledore needs to die a very painful death," Remus, well Moony, said quietly,

"He does,"

"And there are many things wrong with the wizarding world."

"There is,"

"You are not simply sitting idle are you?" Moony asked and they shook their heads.

"No we're not, we are moving against him, but it is slow. He cannot know about our knowing and it's hard because there are other things that we are yet unaware of that we have to work with." Harry sighed.

"You've joined the Dark, haven't you?" Moony questioned after a minute and Harry blinked.

"Where in Merlin's name did that come from?"

"Yesterday you said I might want to kill you because of some decisions, and I'll admit, if you would have told me that first I would have hated it. But now I understand and I can see the reason behind it, I just hope you are not needlessly killing people or been branded like cattle." Harry let out a breath of relief he didn't know he was holding.

"Thank Merlin," He breathed, "And no, no mark and no needless killing. Actually, Tom and I have an understanding and we're currently working on something with the werewolves, we thought you might like to help."

"Tom?"

"The Dark Lord," Harry clarified.

"I gathered that, I was referring to the fact that you are calling him Tom." Remus rolled his eyes.

"It's his name."

"Again, I gathered that, why are you calling him it?"

"He can't exactly call him Voldemort when they're sleeping together," Swift muttered and Remus choked violently, Harry threw Swift a withering look.

"WHAT?"

"Okay, so I may have a bit more than an understanding with him, but that's irrelevant for now." Harry said hurriedly.

"You're sleeping with him?" Remus demanded.

"Kinda,"

"How in Merlin's name did that happen?"

"Snake has very limited self control, that's how." Paws sighed,

"Moving on shall we?" Harry interrupted, "We have other things to explain," they sat back and finished over the minor details such as the article, the information they had and the problem with the werewolves.

"You've made good progress, what have you been waiting for?"

"I had to make sure you were out of there." Harry said with a shrug and Remus smiled slightly,

"Thanks cub,"

"Now the real question is, are you with us?" Harry didn't know what Moony would do, but he knew if the man wished to remain away from the war he would protect him to his fullest ability, if he went back to the light however, Harry didn't know what he would do.

"That is an easy question to answer," Remus said, "You are all I have left now cub, I'm with you until the end." Harry smiled fully at that.

"Thank you," He said sincerely,

"No thanks necessary, just tell me what I can do." Remus said and Harry shared a smirk with the others.

"We're looking in to the founders heirs, we need to find one or both of them to have the castle, the ministry is in progress and I'm set to go to a place for the werewolves soon. Now you are safe, healed and on side, I can step that up leaving us free to get on with other plans, we're trying to work out what Dumbledore is up to, other than using me to get rid of Tom."

"I find it strange that you call him that." Remus shook his head.

"Wait until you meet him," Harry returned with a grin, it stretched when Remus looked at him with wide eyes.

"Excuse me?"

"Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you. Yeah, Tom is currently the defence Professor." Harry told him scratching his head, Remus jaw dropped.

"The Dark Lord is teaching defence?" He repeated finally in utter disbelief.

"Yeah, he's my private tutor." Harry said sheepishly.

"Dumbledore handed you over to the Dark Lord." Remus muttered shaking his head, and then he burst out laughing, it was slightly hysterical; not that any of them blamed him.

"I don't even know how to respond to that." Remus said when he had calmed down.

"We had the same reaction, we still don't know how he got himself appointed." Paws shook her head.

"So he's in the castle; now?"

"Yes,"

"Oh Merlin,"

"Well today you should rest, the potions seem to have done their wonders, but to it's never bad to be certain." Harry said to him, "You are perfectly safe up here, only a select few can get in so do as you wish,"

"You said there was a library?" Remus questioned,

"Yes, just through the double doors. When you're hungry or want anything, just call Winky and she'll pop in."

"Will do cub,"

"I'll be back tomorrow hopefully, if not then someone will be in no doubt."

"Ok cub, I'll see you then." Harry gave him a brief hug and they left, Swift and Paws watched amused and Harry all but skipped down the stairs.

"This is perfect, with Remus here we can focus on everything else. I know he is safe and the only thing on the back of my mind is keeping that fool in the Dark." Harry said as they walked down.

"We will have another meeting after the article is published." Paws suggested, "That way we can speak on that and plan our information hunt,"

"Yes, that will work out fine. As of now, I have to escort that thing to Hogsmead." Harry grumbled.

"I feel for you." Swift clapped him on the back, Harry jabbed him with a stinging hex.

"I hate you." He muttered and stalked off, he placed his glamour on securely and made his was down to the great hall to find Ginny. She was waiting for him in the entrance hall and he hitched on a bright smile; it was set to be a long day.

"Hi Harry,"

"Morning Gin, ready to go?" He asked and she nodded, he allowed her to take his arm and they made their way to the village. Harry let her talk on about anything, dutifully answering in the right places and nodding along, and he took her to the three broomsticks. It was about the time the potion would start to wear off and Harry saw her slip more in his drink, there was no way he was going through another week so he 'accidently' knocked it over and hastily got a new one which was safe to drink. He caught the anger in her eyes as they left and bit back a smirk, that should keep him sane for the next week and now he could 'withdraw' back in to himself. He bought her some chocolates before they made their way back, Harry had never been so happy to see the castle than he was at that moment, he gave Ginny a hug and all but ran up to his room.

"Thank you Merlin," He sighed collapsing in to his chair, Luna came out from the bedroom and flashed him a smile.

"How did everything thing go?"

"Remus is on board and feeling better, and I want to kill Ginny still."

"I told you he wouldn't hate you, have you no faith?" Luna shook her head, "As for Ginny, well yes, I think we all desire her ultimate demised."

"She didn't manage to dose me again meaning I'm free to stay back again." Harry told her with a grin,

"Luckily,"

"It brings me endless joy I assure you."

"Have you informed him that you were successful, I don't think it would be best if he were to go to the room and run in to Remus?" Luna pointed out and Harry snickered.

"I can see that being a very amusing thing to watch." She whacked him around the head.

"Don't be mean to Moony,"

"I'm more worried for Tom, Swift informed Moony of our thing and Moony's a werewolf."

"A werewolf protective over his cub, yes I see your point," She mused and Harry grinned.

"Although I shall inform him, he seems rather bored and I think I'm the perfect one to relieve some of that stress!"

"Most definitely," She agreed, Harry went up and had a quick shower, he threw on some clothes and left with a quick kiss to Luna's cheek. Harry slipped in to Tom's office while the man was grading papers, he casually leant on the desk as the man finished and placed his quill down.

"What can I do for you?" Harry lifted a shoulder lightly,

"I thought I'd come and see what you were doing, you felt bored."

"Grading papers is tedious," Tom sighed rolling his neck. Harry walked over and lightly pushed him back in his chair so he could straddle him, Tom's hands immediately settled on his hips, and Harry draped his arms around his neck.

"Maybe I could relieve you of some of that boredom," Harry suggested coyly,

"You could," Tom agreed, Harry pressed light kisses along his jaw and stopped and the corner of his lips.

"Do you have anything in mind?" Harry asked lowly, Tom's hands went lower and he bit Harry's lip.

"Hm, maybe," he murmured and kissed him, he licked his lip for access which Harry easily granted, things were getting heated and Harry was about to vanish Tom's robes when the wards pulsed alerting them of someone's presence.

"Dumbledore," Tom said his name like a curse word, Harry cursed and dived for the desk as that was the only place to hide.

"Martom," Dumbledore's cheerful voice called from the door, Harry crouched under the desk mentally cursing Dumbledore with every name he knew.

"Headmaster, how can I help you this evening?" Tom shifted in his chair, he was hard and the headmaster could not have come at a worse time.

"Nothing, nothing, I just like to check in with all my staff regularly." Dumbledore told him and Harry mentally scoffed, the headmaster took the seat opposite the desk and Harry thanked his stars the back of the desk was covered.

"I see," Tom shifted again and Harry suddenly smirked, if Tom had a problem, he could help.

"I was just grading papers,"

"Ah, and how are you finding teaching?" Dumbledore asked and Harry thought it was time he began to help Tom.

Mm Tom, he moaned lowly in parcel, he saw Tom stiffen slightly and smirked.

Tom please, I need you in me, When Tom shifted again indicating his arousal Harry grinned. The conversation above him was on trivial matters and Harry could hear the slight edge to Tom's voice, he pressed open mouth kisses along his inner thigh and he heard Tom stumble over his sentence. He used magic to undo Tom's trousers freeing the straining member, Harry sucked lightly on the tip before taking the whole length in his mouth. Tom had to forcefully bit his lip to stop the pleased moan escaping, Harry was entirely too talented and this was not the right time.

"Are you quite alright my boy?" Dumbledore asked in concern, Tom cleared his throat and spoke with difficulty.

"Yes, I am fine headmaster, just a little hot," Harry snickered but because of where his mouth was the vibrations sent shooting pleasure through Tom, his hand clenched on the edge of the desk. Harry lightly ran his teeth along the length and swirled his tongue, Tom couldn't stop his moan that time and his hand slipped down fisting in Harry's hair.

"I think I need an early night, headmaster," Tom's voice was slightly breathless.

"You look flushed," Dumbledore pointed out and Tom nodded jerkily.

"I don't feel that good," He got out just as Harry hummed,

"Oh I'm sorry dear boy, I shall leave you to bed."

"Apologies headmaster," Dumbledore waved him off, Harry hollowed out his cheeks and focussed his tongue on the tip, Tom was very close and his breathing picked up.

"No worries, have a good evening," as soon as the door shut the wards were up double and Tom's head fell back with a groan, Harry's head bobbed twice more before Tom came with a shout, Harry drank it down and pulled back with a devilish smirk as he cleaned up and perched on the desk.

"So how's the headmaster?" He asked innocently, Tom calmed his breathing and glared at him.

"I cannot believe you just did that."

"I don't know what you mean Professor, I saw a problem and merely fixed it." Harry replied sweetly and Tom growled, he pulled him in to a rough kiss.

"I will return the favour," he warned and Harry smirked.

"Do it," he murmured, "I love the risk." Tom kissed him again and tugged him back on to his lap so Harry was straddling him again.

"Before I get too distracted, I should tell you that Moony is now in the Gryffindor rooms." Harry told him, a pleased sound escaping him as Tom bit his neck.

"You were successful,"

"Yes, even if it was a close call."

"Why are you telling me?" Tom asked quirking an eyebrow, Harry rolled his eyes.

"I don't know if you've ever met an over protective werewolf before," Harry said, "But even if Swift hadn't told Moony about this, he would have smelt me on you and I can't be bothered to sort out casualties,"

"Valid point,"

"Of course," Harry said before he drew Tom in for a deep kiss, "Now where were we?"

Harry truly did love his days where he spent his time solely with Luna, it was peaceful and relaxing and he could almost forget he had to act like a complete twat the next day. He shot the girl in question a smile as she skipped in to the bedroom and sat the opposite end from him,

"I know what I was going to ask you," Luna said grabbing a chocolate frog from the small mountain of sweets they had obtained for the day.

"Oh?"

"Yes, are you're planning on designing Paws dressed for the balls, or are you merely shopping?" She asked and Harry tilted his head,

"Designing obviously, I want us to make a huge impact so I cannot have us dressed in things that could have been bought by another."

"I thought you would say that," Luna said and Harry grinned,

"Why, what did you have in mind?"

"Well, I've come up with these," She summoned her design book and flicked through to show him a casual winter dress and a pair of shoes to go with them.

"Very nice Ray," He complimented, "I've been mentally planning a few ideas, but I've been so busy that I haven't managed to get them down."

"That is what today can be used for, we can have a design day." She told him with enthusiasm, Harry rolled his eyes but grinned anyway.

"Whatever you want,"

"Good, I want you to make my dress," Luna stated and vanished from the room, Harry gaped at the empty space in disbelief.

"Raven, get back here now." He yelled jumping out of his bed and crossing his arms, she came in with an innocent smile and Harry's eyebrow rose.

"Yes Harry,"

"What were just saying?"

"I want you to make my dress," She repeated and Harry looked at her blankly,

"I'm sorry, what now?"

"You have to really think, you made me a dress before and you really enjoyed it." Luna said and Harry blinked a few times, he tilted his head and scoured through his memories looking at the times he had spent with Luna and he found the ones he was looking for.

"So I did," He murmured amazed, "Who knew getting cast offs would give me a skill I loved."

"Wonderful and I found something that used to belong to you." Luna clapped happily and handed him a very familiar book, it was a black hard back with green vines twisting along the cover. It had many pieces of material hanging out the pages and when he opened it he gasped,

"Where did you find this?" He said in awe, he hadn't seen this book for at least a year, it was his personal design book for all of his ideas that he had planned to make. Harry had wanted to do something completely out of the box with his time, he hadn't wanted to be an auror or even play Quidditch, but Dumbledore didn't like that.

"I have my ways," Luna said and Harry kissed her cheek,

"Yes you do, thank you,"

"Any time,"

"I suppose I owe you a dress," Harry said amused and Luna nodded with a smile,

"Yes,"

"I have something else for you," Harry told her pulling out a blue velvet box from his dresser, he handed it over and Luna blinked,

"What's this?"

"For being a diamond," Harry answered, she opened it to reveal a signet sister ring made from platinum, it held a radiant cut blue sapphire surrounded by mini diamonds and on the centre stone there was his combination crest inscribed on it.

"Its beautiful," She murmured stunned, she slipped it on her right middle finger and Harry smiled as she flung her arms around him. "Thank you,"

"Anything for my sister,"

"I love it,"

"Like I would get you something you didn't like." Harry mock gasped and was rewarded by being hit, he grinned at her, "I know what we can do, we can make some collaborations too, see what we come up with."

"Brilliant, I'll grab my material books." She darted off again and Harry expanded his bed even more, the thing was beyond massive now, but they needed the room.

"We also have to prepare for your lessons with the old fool, you know he won't wait too long and it could literally be anything." Luna reminded him coming back in to the room with a thick book.

"Yes I know, I don't know what he was thinking, but I am hoping that with the article tomorrow that it will keep him at bay long enough for us to plan our information hunt because I know where I want to go. Plus Halloween is next week and I want to know what Tom is planning,"

"Ah yes, the yearly disaster,"

"Exactly, it has to be good."

"Do you doubt his flair for the dramatics?" Luna questioned him with an amused raised eyebrow, Harry scoffed.

"Definitely not, the man's got a gift for it."

"And you have your wolf problem,"

"Which is much easier to fix now we have Remus," Harry pointed out, "Tom and I can check it out, see if anything needs doing and then Remus can look it over and tell me what needs doing."

"Sounds like a plan," Luna said and Harry nodded,

"I made it top priority," Harry agreed, "Its practically November now, meaning I have just under 2 months to get Dumbledore out of this castle."

"If you stick to all of your plans, I cannot see you failing." Luna stated and Harry nearly cheered, it was a guarantee, as long as everything went to plan.

"Well back to our day," Harry said, "I believe I have stitching to be practicing and I need yours sizes."

Remus Lupin was a strong man. That he had worked out for himself and it gave him a silent strength to face the next thing thrown at him, and it was a really lucky occurrence that he had an inner strength because Harry, his precious cub had rocked the very foundations of his life. Everything he had ever believed in couldn't be farther from the truth, all of the suffering he had his pack had gone through was down to one man, everything that had happened was through one man's selfish manipulations; Dumbledore. Headmaster Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, Grand Sorcerer, Order of Merlin 1st class, Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot, Supreme Mugwump of the International Confederation of Wizards , the man with too many titles and an obvious thirst for power; now at least. A man that, to the world, was gentle and caring that had rid them of a terrible Dark Lord and protected the people; no matter who they were. A man that fought against the next Dark Lord and did his best to fight for what was right. A man that was the leader of the light and a shining ray of hope for them against the thickening darkness. And it was all lies. It was a façade, a mask, to hide the true evil he was.

And how it hide everything well. No one would know, no one would ever know because Dumbledore didn't want them too. Remus laughed at how easy it was for him, for Dumbledore to do what ever he wanted because he was trusted impeccably by most; they practically handed everything to the man on a platter and with a few compulsions and a handy little obliviate here and there no one was the wiser; and everything was perfect. Until now, everything was perfect until Harry came along and broke free, was powerful enough to forcefully rip through the layers of spells and binds he was under to see the truth for what it was; a nightmare, a horror story, and yet he made the best of it. He was stunned. He was hurt. He was devastated. But mainly, he was furious. His inner wolf was raging inside of him, fighting his iron control to come out and tear apart the person responsible for his pain. To maim or kill the person that removed his pack and harmed his cub.

Harry.

His cub was so strong. Everything that had happened to him, from his parents deaths and his despicable childhood to having his memories changes and his being controlled, everything he had been forced to go through was all a plot from Dumbledore; and that wasn't even the main problem. No. The problem was that his cub and his friends could not figure out the reason behind it and Remus had no idea. After he had been told he had thought it was a plot to get rid of the Dark Lord, but Ron had explained about the wards leading them to think that there was something much sinister going on that they didn't know. That in itself was worrying. Dumbledore was holding more cards than them at the moment because they were blind to his intentions, and they had to move in the dark because if Dumbledore so much as caught a hint of what they were up too, what they knew, they were dead. It was as simple as that. Dumbledore wouldn't leave loose ends, not ones he knew could break through his enchantments.

Remus was amazed they had got so far already, to see how effortlessly Harry and his closest worked together so well and he couldn't wait to see the next article Harry had planned. He would do everything in his power to help out and his strong point led with werewolves and research, he couldn't do anything about the wolves at the moment, and it seemed as if Harry was aware of the suffering they were going through, which left him with his research. He was searching for leads on the founders, anything and everything about them that could possible lead to their heirs. He had never felt better in his life which made his quick mind sharper than ever before and he was absorbing knowledge he was reading from the vast library. When Remus had first seen the library after Harry had left him he was been amazed, he was in the legendary Gryffindor rooms in the biggest library he had ever seen and if it wasn't for the hell currently going on outside he would believe he had entered some sort of heaven and he hadn't left it accept when necessary.

Remus' head snapped around when he heard the sound of someone approaching, he only caught it because of his greatly advanced hearing and then a semi-familiar scent washed over him. It was… dark. There were no other words to describe it and he knew immediately who it belonged too. He had smelt traces of the same scent on Harry, but he hadn't paid it mind because it was weak, but now it was swarming him and Remus mentally hit himself. How could he have forgotten that the Dark Lord was currently in the school? It was insane, it was unbelievable and said man was now in the same room as him. Remus didn't know what he was expecting, but it wasn't what he saw. Pale skin, but not unhealthily so, dark hair styled perfectly away from his face, sharp, chiselled features that gave an aristocratic edge, tall, commanding form shrouded a black open robe which revealed a toned figure and finally, the thing that caught Remus' attention were the eyes; bright crimson eyes.

This was the Dark Lord and Merlin the man was stunning, Remus could feel the magic flooding around the room simply because of the man's presence and he was speechless. This man was dark. This man was dangerous. This man was powerful. And he was completely perfect for Harry. It was alarming – the similarities they shared, but at the same time they were opposite; especially with the magic. Where this magic was icy, biting, Harry's was burning and fiery, and it was strange. Remus had wondered, briefly, what the man was actually like before he had immersed himself in the library. If Dumbledore had lied and controlled everything else it was only natural to assume all the notions about the supposed enemy were also false, and he couldn't be crazy if he was working, quite well by the sounds of it, in a school full of children undetected by Dumbledore. And Remus didn't doubt that Harry would not work with someone as out of control as he was made out to be. Of course Remus also didn't think he would be coming in to contact with the man so soon, especially as he was completely alone, but he would believe in Harry's influence with the man to keep him alive. Everything was up in the air currently and he didn't fancy dying yet, he had to look after his cub.

"Ah, Harry's wolf," The Dark Lord drawled in a cool voice, "You must be Remus Lupin," Remus' eyebrows rose slightly at that, but he nodded.

"Yes,"

"Hm," Remus fought not to squirm as the crimson eyes trailed over him slowly, "You look better than I expected given the circumstances,"

"Thanks, I think," Remus said slowly, the Dark Lord nodded and swept in to the library and Remus shook his head; that was bizarre. Remus went back to his book and he was surprised when the man sat down in the chair opposite, Remus blinked but carried on. He breathed in through his nose and froze, he tilted his head and took another breath, he didn't know how he didn't smell it before, the man reeked of his cub, it was all over him.

"Something wrong with my company?" Came an almost bored inquiry.

"What? Oh no, not at all," Remus said looking up to see piercing red eyes looking at him, there was absolutely no emotion on the man's face for Remus to read so he didn't know what to think.

"Then why the sudden change of action?"

"Ah," Remus shifted slightly, "I was questioning my senses." All he got to that was a raised eyebrow so he elaborated, "I didn't know how I missed it before, but you smell like Harry." The feared man before him blinked once and then, much to Remus' shock, smirked in open amusement.

"Is that so?"

"Yes, very much so,"

"Does that bother you?"

"Surprisingly no," Remus answered, "It should, for all senses and purposes I should be furious, but I'm not."

"Hm," Was all he replied back, they fell in to a companiative silence both absorbed in their books. It was an hour before anything happened and they both looked up to see Harry dart in and vanish in to the shelves, Remus raised an eyebrow at that and the Dark Lord rolled his eyes, Harry sprinted back out again carrying 2 books and froze in the doorway seeming coming to realise he wasn't alone. He turned to see them and his eyebrows shot up,

"Huh, well this is certainly different," He commented amused, he walked over and both men realised he was shoeless.

"Shoes cub?" Remus asked with a grin, Harry looked down and blinked a few times.

"Will you look at that, I forgot them." He said genuinely shocked, Tom rolled his eyes.

"How did you forget shoes?" Tom sighed and Harry grinned,

"Luna,"

"Of course," Tom muttered, "What are you doing here anyway? This is your 'Luna day' as you named it." Tom asked him,

"Ah well, Luna, being the ever lovely sister she is, dug up some old memories for me and now I am reworking my hidden talents." Harry shrugged and then looked between the two of them, "What's going on here? You haven't been mean have you Tom because it wouldn't surprise me?"

"I have been perfectly polite." Tom stated and Harry narrowed his eyes.

"Has he been his usual intimidating self, Moony? Any glares, cold remarks, over inflated arrogance that is paired with an astonishing large ego?" Remus choked a bit at that and looked at Harry as if he had lost his mind.

"Everything is fine cub," He assured looking at the Dark Lord out of the corner of his eye, the man was looking at Harry with a raised eyebrow and Remus couldn't interpret that as a good or a bad thing.

"Some would say your open disrespect against me is borderline suicidal." Tom drawled and Harry flashed him a smirk,

"I have more leeway than most," Harry said,

"Indeed,"

"Of course I do," Harry leaned down so his lips were brushing against Tom's ear, "And you wouldn't have it any other way." He breathed, Tom crushed their lips together and after a small battle for dominance, which Tom won, Harry pulled back with a smirk.

"See,"

"Snake," Tom hissed and Harry's smirk stretched.

"Of course," Harry agreed, "Now please be nice, I know its not in your resume, but do try, and I might see you tomorrow after the article."

"Manipulative creature," Tom muttered and Harry smiled,

"Oh yes, but it works." With that he span on his heel and left, both men caught sight of him changing in to a snake and slipping out of a hole in the wall. Remus couldn't quite believe what he saw, whatever was going on wasn't as casual as people thought it to be, Harry had, whether the man liked it or not, wrapped the Dark Lord around his finger. The sheer irony of that was hilarious for Remus and he fought to contain his mirth, apparently he didn't succeed very well because he was pinned with a rather scary glare. He held up his hands in surrender,

"I'm not saying anything," He said, the glare intensified before the man looked away muttering in Parsel. Remus hid his grin behind his book; maybe things wouldn't be too back after all.

There we go, Remus is safe and sound and has met the Dark Lord! The next chapter is going to have the next article and its already written, I'm hoping its going to be ok, I'm excited about it myself. Hope you liked this chapter, let me know what you think in a lovely review. Thanks guys,

Jess*