A/N: Hey guys, I'm back with a new chapter, earlier than usual but I promised a friend that I would upload today so here it is! Not a lot to say I guess, a bit of Dumbledore, a bit of Tom/Harry and some information.
Disclaimer: I'm not J.K
Warning: Slash, language, mentions of blood and gore,
Parsel
Chapter 29;
Harry was just helping himself to a biscuit when Paws stepped out of her shadows with Badger and Harry flashed them a smile,
"Hey guys,"
"Hey, Snake,"
"Where's Swift?" Harry and asked,
"He was working with Venom in the Gryffindor rooms last time I checked." Paws answered,
"Oh?" He shared a look with Luna and bit back his smirk, "For how long?"
"All day," She said, "I know they have also been to the manor, it's coming along nicely."
"We'll talk more when the others get here, I haven't been able to get over there today. I went back to finish working on one of my own spells, got a few extra hours in researching the counter, spent normal time finishing my counter equations and seen Dumbledore." Harry explained,
"I think you'll be alright not going, Snake." Badger said seriously, and Harry grinned,
"Hopefully,"
The portrait swung open and Bleach walked in with the twins, they were talking about something and the twins were hanging on to his every word. Harry caught the sounds of ingredients and shuddered, potions, the subject that hated him.
"And you cannot use a stasis spell, it lessens the potency. Neither Severus or I have discovered why as of yet, but it does not matter." Draco told them,
"That would explain why our draught fell flat." George noted,
"Yes, and you kept blaming me." Fred shook his head,
"You were blaming me!" George pointed out,
"Blame Dumbledore," Harry suggested, "He's the reason behind most things."
"Great idea, Snake," The twins decided, dropping down either side of Draco.
"We're just waiting on-," He was cut off as Swift came through the shadows with a disgusted looking Venom.
"That is completely foul." He muttered and Harry smirked,
"Tom said something along those lines. I don't see it."
"You wouldn't," He grumbled and Harry laughed,
"Right, as we are all here we can begin." Harry said, "Ray, want to share what you've found?"
"I've been fishing and it seems there are a lot more problems hidden within the ministry that first though." She began,
"Oh you mean other than the general shitness that is our government?" Swift asked rhetorically.
"Yes, unfortunately,"
"What have you found?" Paws questioned,
"Well, it seems a lot of the department heads have been taking bribes and making things disappear." She said, "The one that seems to be the worst is the Department of Magical Transportation, there have been a lot of unauthorised portkeys made that have not been recorded and some illegal floo networking."
"Have you been able to dig up who they lead back to? " Swift inquired,
"No, not yet, but I'm working on it. The head of that department has not indicated whether they are pro Dumbledore or pro Darkness, depending on which would give me an indication to who it will lead back to." Luna explained,
"We can help with that, the ministry is our favourite place." Fred suggested and Luna nodded,
"I have also found out that Scrimgeour and his top dog Dawlish have some dirty little secrets." She continued,
"This should be interesting," Bleach said, "Scrimgeour is a piece of work as it is, and Dawlish leaves a lot to be desired."
"It turns out that the reason Scrimgeour's record is so high is that he tortures his suspects until they are spilling the beans."
"He's taking a leaf out of the Dark's books." Paws muttered, "How has he not been caught."
"Because he's is always with Dawlish." Harry answered before Luna, "And Dawlish, as Bleach has said, it a piece of work."
"Yes, he likes to get a bit more hands on with his arrests." Luna told them, "With the pair of them nothing gets out,"
"How did you find out?" Venom questioned and Luna shot him a sly look,
"That is a trade secret."
"She knows everything, you will be lucky if you can actually hold a secret from Raven." Harry told him, and Venom looked uneasy.
"No secrets at all?"
Luna have him a somewhat disturbing smile,
"No. None. It was a shame Theodore Nott didn't know about that, his father really should be careful what he says to Snake at the balls this coming Yule." Luna stated and Venom's eyes widened in shock,
"But that's-,"
"No longer a secret?" Harry put in.
"You're going to ruin him, aren't you?"
"Well, I wouldn't say that. He just needs to keep himself quiet during the balls and we will all be happy." Harry said lightly.
"So you're going to ruin him, aren't you?" Venom repeated and Harry flashed an evil grin.
"More than likely."
"Theodore Nott Sr is going to be pissed." Venom sighed, "Not with you, but with his son."
"Tom's friend? Nott's grandfather?"
"Yes, he relinquished his Lordship when his son turned 21 and lives in one of the Nott Estates in the countryside. Barely anyone hears of him these days, he's content on living his life with his books and his lands," Venom said,
"Tom keeps in contact with him," Harry said, "They've been friends since their school days, I'll have to speak to him about this Nott's temperament, and what might happen before I crush Izar Nott."
"You are terrible." Paws said with a shake of her head, but she was smirking and Harry flashed an innocent look.
"I don't know what you mean."
"Of course not,"
Harry laughed,
"Anyway, other information I have found out from the ministry is things we already knew, Tonks and Kingsley have been leaking information to Dumbledore and the new ranks of Aurors are riddled with Dark Marks." Luna picked back up,
"Well, whatever information they are leaking it's coming straight back to us anyway." Badger said with a shrug,
"Ok, so once I have gotten bored with the ministry I turned to the school and what I found was not good. Our staff are lacking masteries and many of the teachers owe Dumbledore, meaning they have been doing his dirty work while he sits back and pockets the money he has left over from paying them a cut wage." Raven explained and the group looked shocked,
"You mean to say that we've been taught by people not qualified?" Paws said horrified and Luna nodded,
"But surely the Board of Governors would have noticed?" She demanded,
"No, because it's down to Dumbledore who to hire and who not to, and because of that only he sees their credentials. What he has done is cut their wage to take the rest for himself, but because they owe him for allowing them to work here they get their hands dirty for him."
"This isn't right!" Paws exclaimed, "This has to be changed right away!"
"You're telling me, I'm the one who has to tell Tom." Harry grumbled and they winced,
"Ah, good luck with that, Snake." Swift said sympathetically,
"Gee thanks," He muttered, "Ok, so Paws, what do you have?"
"Not a lot, I'm afraid. I've only been able to find a bit of information one a branch from Ravenclaw." She told the group, she pulled out a sheet of parchment where she had been making her family tree. "I have found out that the female Denver child married a Welsh man by the name of Charles Wynne but I haven't been able to find out if they had a child yet. The second male child married and his wife and child died in childbirth and his death was extremely messy, it seemed he went mad with grief and killed himself. The final male child married and had a son, the daughter dying after she conducted dragon pox."
"So we're looking at Denver and Wynne now?" Harry clarified,
"Yes,"
"You may get somewhere within the Potter library, my family spend a few centuries in Wales." Harry suggested,
"Have you a copy with you?"
"No, but here." He threw her his Potter Gringotts card, "This should be enough, you are listed anyway."
"Thank you," Paws looked excited at the prospect, "I just have to ask for the library vault, yes?"
"Yes, I had all the books and scrolls separated in to a separate vault. Anything you take will be listed so take whatever,"
"Brilliant,"
"We've been watching the Order," George picked up when Paws indicated she had nothing more to say.
"And they are planning something, it doesn't sound good either." Fred continued and Harry sighed,
"Of course not, why would they give us a small respite?" He asked rhetorically, "Go on, Manic, Panic,"
"The latest plan is that they are going to 'eradicate' more of the Darkness that plagues their world."
"What does that mean?"
"According to the head chicken, they are searching out clusters of Darkness to remove. It is their belief that if they start picked away at the problem it will eventually fall because the Dark will no longer have a foundation."
"So they are going after places like Knockturn to start with and then they will start picking off the lower level dark houses." Harry said, "This could be a problem, but I'll take it to Tom later, he will be able to pass it on to his Eaters so they can be prepared."
"They didn't say anything for definite, it's the beginning of plans because they were focussed on this law."
"About the law…" Badger interrupted,
"Yeah?"
"It's got majority vote." He told them, "According to my grandmother she has been holding functions and it seems that they those invited have pledged they would vote for it."
"Manic, Panic, as soon as it passes I want a copy of the actual law. We will need to break it down if we are to use this to aid ourselves and the dark." Harry ordered,
"On it, Snake."
"Did she have anything else to say, Badger?" Harry questioned,
"Only a few passing comments about my shame on our house and how my father would be ashamed," Badger waved a careless hand, "Same old,"
"Lovely,"
"Yes, a pleasant woman."
"Bleach?"
"I've been making potions, I thought it would be good to stock up and I've been bouncing ideas with Severus of a liquid shield. We cannot work out if it would be consumed or pasted on the skin." Draco told them and Harry blinked,
"To what strength?"
"Hopefully up to the strength of a straight Diffindo for an hour."
"That would be amazing," Paws said thoughtfully, "it would take the strain of off shielding."
"It's a work in progress, but with all the books we have and Severus' knowledge we should have something soon." Draco said to them,
"This is good, keep us informed."
"Of course,"
"Swift?"
"Two more names," He responded, handing over a sheet of parchment, "These should be easier." Harry knew, as much as he wanted to be the one to hunt the bastards down, he had other things to be getting on with. "Venom?"
"Already dead," He answered with a smirk, "I've been looking over one of the Flamel journals, an Italian one, and I've finished the translations."
"Oh?"
"Yes, it was filled with potions, spells and bits of Italian history." Venom explained, "It was all rather interesting actually."
"Have you copied it yet?"
"No, I was going to bind the original before copying and securing the first one." Venom said and Harry nodded,
"Good idea, I'll have two copies if you will."
"Dark Lord?"
"Yes, the man reads a lot."
"So, Snake," Swift began, "What have you been up to?"
"Well, obviously you know the wolf sanctuary is up and running." He said and they all made sounds,
"It's amazing," Paws said,
"I can't believe what you have done, you haven't missed a thing." Badger stated,
"And to think, you did all of that because I jokingly mentioned a safe house." Draco laughed and Harry grinned,
"I know, it was one of your finest moments." Harry joked,
"Seriously though, Snake. I had just stocked up the infirmary when some of the wolves arrived, you should have seen them." Draco shook his head, "Some of them were a mess, and others were in shock."
"I hope its enough."
"I think you've saved them." Paws told him,
"I haven't been there today, I'll go tomorrow I think, unless I am unable." Harry decided,
"What else have you been up to?"
"I've finished my research and my equations for the beginning of the counter curse for Bellatrix, I'll be giving it to Tom later." He explained, "And I had a meeting with Dumbledore earlier."
"What did he want?"
"Another lesson on Tom, but this one confirmed that he knows about them and he knows about my addition." Harry said, "He's got a plan for me to be involved because he said that I would be the one to find them, some shit about me being the prophecy child."
"He really does speak utter crap." Badger shook his head,
"He's tense however, he's cracking under the pressure and I'll find out from Lucius tomorrow how badly he is being affected in the Wizengamot."
"Death Eater meeting?"
"Yes, Tom mentioned it yesterday." Harry agreed, "This next article is going to be explosive and it will not be forgotten, and then I know which one I'll be using to have him ousted from the school. I'll have to collaborate with Lucius again for that because of his links to the governors."
"What are our future plans?"
"I think its time we start thinking of what we want to implement when we have control. Paws, Bleach and Venom, start working on the laws we want drawn up, Paws, I'll take you down to the chamber so you can collect our law plans and then run them past Bleach and Venom to have the drafted." Harry commanded,
"We'll get straight on it."
"Swift, I need to have all the information on the school wards please, there is something there that we're missing I think and I don't like the fact that Dumbledore has had his filthy hands in my precious castle." Harry said and he nodded,
"I've already started breaking them down in to individual ward chains but they are weaved together tightly, hopefully I'll make a break through."
"Badger, keep your ears out for student gossip, as mundane as it is I have found that all gossip has its roots. I need to get a grasp on what the students are actually thinking and no one speaks in front of me whatsoever."
"I can do," Badger agreed, "I have noticed that the Gryffindors have been cursing your name now that you can't play Quidditch."
"I had completely forgotten that the season started, how badly did they lose by?"
"240 – 50."
Harry winced,
"Ouch,"
"Well the reserve seeker is currently in hospital so they had to use a sub and it wasn't pretty, that plus the beaters do not have the same flare as the twins."
"Thank you, we're here 'til Thursday." Said twins called, and Harry rolled his eyes.
"Lovely." He shook his head, "Keep us informed."
"Will do,"
"We know what we're going, we're also going to attempt to put a listening device in the minister's office and the DMLE." George said and Harry smirked,
"If anyone can,"
"We'll do it,"
"Venom, you have your names and you'll be working with Bleach and Paws."
"I know exactly what accidents these things will have," Venom stated and Harry smirked,
"Wonderful," Harry said, "Now that just leaves Raven and myself."
"I'm working with Ellen and digging," Luna said and Harry nodded,
"I'm researching and planning, I have a few things in the mix that I want to build on." Harry said, and then sighed, "I'm counting down the days before I can fully relax."
"Have you been training too?" Paws asked,
"Yes, I'll be picking up the pace of that too." Harry confirmed, "So we have our plans and now we just have to get on with it, I suppose."
"Cheer up, Snake, you'll have Ginny back soon." Swift had the sense to vanish in to the shadows before Snake could curse him, Paws got up with a roll of her eyes.
"Don't worry, I'll hit him for you." She told him, "You coming, Badger?"
"Yes, see you later guys."
The pair of them vanished in to the shadows as the twins got to their feet,
"Well, people to annoy, offices to break in to." Fred said,
"Busy busy busy,"
"Have fun, demons." Harry said and they left after kissing Draco,
"I have to go too," The blonde said, "I have something brewing,"
"Bye Bleach,"
The portrait slid shut leaving Venom at the mercy of Harry and Luna, the pair locked their unique eyes on to him and Blaise fought not to fidget.
"I-,"
"You get one warning." Harry said, interrupted what he knew was coming.
"Excuse me?"
"Do not hurt him." Harry warned him, "I swear to you now, with everything I am, you will regret the day you were born if you do." Blaise blinked a few times,
"How did you know?"
"We know." Harry and Luna stated together,
"You two scare me, you know that."
"It gives the desired effect." Luna shrugged, and Blaise got up.
"You have my word," He said, "I won't hurt him." With that he left, leaving Luna and Harry alone.
"Well, that went well." Harry said brightly and Luna smirked,
"I think so too."
"What are your plans for the rest of the evening?" He asked her and she shrugged,
"I think I'll go back to the manor and see if we have any cubs arriving."
"You'll let me know?"
"Yes, of course." Luna agreed, "Oh, and you'll need this." Luna passed him a sheet of parchment before kissing his cheek and vanishing. Harry opened the sheet of parchment and was momentarily confused, he read it over twice before laughing.
"I would truly be in a cave." He shook his head and got up, stretching as he went. Harry gently prodded at the connection with Tom and was rewarded with a sharp burst of irritation, he frowned at that and summoned his things so he could go but as he was about to vanish he realised he had not changed. He went and grabbed a pair of jeans to throw on and a white top, he slipped on his daps and went back to the living room and vanished in to the shadows. Harry took an instinctive step back when he arrived in Tom's rooms; they were a mess. The man had books everywhere and it looked as if some of the furniture had been used and targets for his angry curses, Harry carefully stepped over the broken table and moved over to where Tom was furiously scribbling on a parchment at least 4ft long.
"Dare I ask?" Harry ventured, approaching with caution.
"No," was the short answer and Harry rolled his eyes,
"I'm asking anyway," Harry pointed out,
"Counter curse,"
"I thought so, I noticed it's been driving you insane," Harry said, stepping closer and manoeuvring himself around the broken furniture. That actually got Tom to look up,
"How- never mind. It's you, of course you noticed." Tom muttered somewhat sullenly,
"What have you got so far?" Harry inquired, finally making it through the assault course and dropping down opposite Tom.
"I have the counter, I have it completely figured out along with the incantation but I cannot get it in to the right part of the mind. It's like its deliberately eluding me." He explained frustrated,
"You didn't happen to try any experimental equation links, did you?" Harry asked,
"A few, but they were a waste of time."
"Did you try using an experimental link with a separate branch of magic to bridge two things together?" Harry questioned, pulling out his own work,
"Like what?"
"An edited form of the Legilimency strand of magic, perhaps." Harry said handing over the parchment, Tom all but snatched it up and Harry bit back a smirk. He watched as the crimson eyes flew across the page and his smirk grew when Tom developed a tick in his left eye,
"I do not know whether to curse or kiss you right now." He grumbled and Harry laughed,
"Well, I wouldn't be opposed to the second option." Harry joked, "I finished this today, I thought that if you changed the equation for memories to subconscious and tie in and extraction chain to draw out the foreign magic you could add it to your own workings and have the full counter. Of course, you'd have to be the one to tie it in, Arithmancy is really not my subject, but I doubt you would have any issue with that."
"No, I am surprised that you did these equations. Don't you hate Arithmancy?"
"Yeah, but you try living with Paws, Bleach and Raven and not learn it." Harry sighed,
"This is surprisingly good," Tom said looking it over again, "This has the basis to counter most mind alterations without causing harm to Occlumency shields."
"I do have some brain cells,"
"Indeed," Tom agreed, "I should be able to have this finished by tomorrow-,"
"Nope." Harry cut him off, "You are stopping now."
"Is that right?" Tom asked, leaning back with a raised eyebrow.
"Yes, that is right." Harry confirmed, he got up and placed himself in Tom's lap straddling him, Tom's hands automatically went up to rest on Harry's hips. "Besides, I have a few things to tell you."
"What is to stop me working after?"
"I can think of a few things," Harry mused,
"I see,"
"Come on, let's fix your rooms." Harry pulled Tom up with him and waved his hand, things began fixing themselves and when Tom repeated notion the furniture started ordering itself and the cosmetic damages were fixed.
"There,"
"It does look better," Tom said and Harry rolled his eyes, he shoo'd Tom to his chair and went over to the drinks cabinet. He pulled out a tumbler and dropped 4 ice cubes in to it and the poured in the cherry scotch he knew Tom loved. Harry was about to close it but he noticed a new bottle and raised an eyebrow, he was surprised to see it there but pleased because he knew that it was only for him; no one else liked apple vodka as far as he knew. He took over Tom's drink and handed it to him, Tom raised an eyebrow and blinked when he realised that it was spot on to which Harry merely smirked. He placed himself back on Tom's lap, this time he was say sideways and his legs draped over the arm of the chair and his back propped up against the other arm.
"I'm just that good," Harry assured Tom, who rolled his eyes.
"Why the victory dance earlier?" Tom asked and Harry laughed,
"What makes you think it was a victory dance?"
Tom just gave him a look,
"It was a victory dance, a mental one."
"Ok, you're right, I was mentally dancing in victory." He conceded,
"Well?"
"You jinxed me yesterday, Dumbledore called." Harry sent him a scowl and Tom smirked,
"I can assure you that I would not wish Dumbledore on anyone."
"That's reassuring, I think that that is too evil even for Dark Lords." Harry stated seriously, "Anyway, Dumbledore is getting tense and there was definitely something off with him when I saw him. I was in victory because I had him eating out of my hand, and I found out that he definitely knew about your little accident."
"How?"
"He basically said I was a freaking Horcrux detector. Something about me being able to find the due to being the prophecy child, and seeing as we both know he created the prophecy that leaves only Mr Shard." Harry pointed out,
"Mr Shard?" Tom repeated amused, and Harry pouted,
"Do not mock me, Mr Soul Shard was quite happy with his name thank you."
"My apologies,"
"As it should be,"
"So what else did he show you?" Tom questioned,
"Your meeting with Slughorn back in your 6th year." Harry said and he watched Tom blink twice before sighing.
"Let me guess, the one where I asked Slughorn about Horcruxes?"
"Of course,"
"So he knows that I went for seven?"
"Oh, he knows you went for seven but not because of the memory."
"Oh?"
"Slughorn, rather badly I might add, edited his memory. It blocks out the bit after he thanks you for the crystallised pineapple and everything from after you asked about horcruxes." Harry told him,
"Really? Then how did he get seven?"
"Unfortunately, Dumbledore was one of your teachers, Tom. He knows a little bit about you."
"I know he watched me, but I was always guarded around him. I do not know how…" Tom trailed off and cursed.
"You were slightly obsessed with magical properties were you not? Seven is the most powerful magical number, with three and thirteen being the other two."
"That is surprisingly clever for the old man."
"Yes, I had to give him that."
"He will not find them however, though you are responsible for two of them." Tom eyed him as if to take the locket away and Harry's hand flew up clutching it possessively.
"It's mine, eyes off." He snapped, and Tom smirked,
"I need not worry then,"
"Smug bastard," Harry muttered, and Tom chuckled.
"It looks good on you," Tom murmured, trailing a finger along Harry's neck, "As does this." He held up the arm that held the bracelet and Harry smiled,
"You are entirely too pleased with yourself, My Lord." Harry did so like watching the effect of his words, he saw Tom's pupils dilate slightly and then man swallowed before everything was controlled.
"Of course, you are still wearing both."
"Impossible," Harry shook his head, "I've spoken to mine today and that law is 100% going through, Augusta Longbottom has been holding functions and those invited have pledged to vote for it."
"That will probably match up with Lucius' information, he's had his ears about." Tom said, "It's said to go in to vote this week."
"I know, I've already got the twins got get an exact copy. That way we can rip it to shreds to help us with our plans." Harry said,
"Will they be able to get it on the day it passes?"
"The twins will be in the room to grab it as it passes,"
"Good,"
"Now, apart from more information on the ministry, a few more names on the Ravenclaw heirs list and two more wolf names I think I've told you everything of importance." Harry thought for a moment before shaking his head, "Oh, no, Dumbledore and the Order are planning to start attacking collections of Darkness. So, I would warn all of your Eaters because once the man has hit places like Knockturn he'll turn to low level Dark Houses."
"I'll mention it tomorrow. I merely need to check in with the main section, then I shall speak with my Elite, I'll use the timeturner for an extra few hours and I will attempt the counter curse with Bellatrix." Tom decided,
"Wonderful," Harry said pleased, "Now," He turned so he was straddling Tom again and he tilted his head, "I believe you were needing a stress reliever?"
"Very much so," Tom agreed, he captured Harry's lips in a fierce kiss that left the teen breathless, "Dance for me?" Harry's eyes light up and he grinned,
"Of course," Harry climbed to his feet and asked the castle for a pole, his wand dropped to the floor playing music and Harry fell back in to familiar movements. He span around the pole and shot Tom a coy look as he noticed the red eyes getting darker, Harry dropped down and slowly rose up arching against the pole. He heard Tom hiss and smirked to himself, Harry wrapped himself around the pole, lifting himself and twisting at the same time, he mentally thanked his training for his upper body strength as he released one arm and landed lightly on his feet. He ran his hands slowly over his body, teasingly pulling up his top only to drop it and twirl around the pole. He could feel Tom's desire pumping threw the link and smirked, he allowed his top to melt away as he dropped low again and as he rose up he made sure to stick his ass out allowing smug pleasure to fill him when Tom released a small groan. Harry lifted himself and span around the pole, dropping to his knees and crawling over, he dipped his back and watched Tom follow his every movement. Harry climbed up on to Tom's lap vanishing Tom's shirt as he moved, he kissed up his pale chest paying close attention to his nipples before moving upwards. He bit down on his collar and soothed the mark with his tongue making Tom suck in a sharp breath, he trailed little bites up to over his neck and he licked a sensitive spot below Tom's ear and nibbled on his ear lobe.
"To your tastes?" Harry asked, as he continued his ministrations.
"Very much so," Tom answered, his voice rough with desire and Harry knew he was going to have bruises on his hips from Tom's grip. Harry nearly yelped when Tom stood suddenly, he wrapped his legs around his waist to support himself and shot Tom a dirty look – not that the man paid any attention to it. Instead, he attacked Harry's neck biting down hard enough to draw blood and Harry gasped, he tugged at Tom's hair and crashed their lips together. They both fought for control, until Tom bit down on Harry's lip distracting the teen and allowing himself the upper hand. Harry didn't notice they had moved until he was thrown on to the bed, Tom was over him in an instant, kissing and biting anything within reach. He had pinned Harry's arms above his head not allowing the teen much movement, Harry growled and thrust his hips upwards creating friction and making Tom's grip slacken for a moment. That was all Harry needed, he twisted himself and flipped their positions so Tom was flat on his back and Harry over him.
"You are a very evil human being," Harry stated,
"I know, I practice it on a regular basis." Tom agreed, "And if you do not remove the rest of your clothes in this instant I will show you exactly how evil I can be."
"Are you threatening me, My Lord?" Harry mock gasped,
"Promising, Snake,"
Harry grinned and snapped his fingers vanishing both of their clothes,
"Better?"
"Much," Tom said, before pulling him down in to a kiss. Harry didn't complain when their positions were reversed, he felt Tom's magic swarm over him and he realised the man was incredibly impatient; Harry blamed the dancing. He drew his legs up towards his chest and felt Tom at his entrance, he relaxed completely and Tom pushed in, Harry cried out as pain shot up his spine but it was soon washed away when Tom began to move. Tom drew back and thrust in again, drawing a sharp yell from Harry as pleasure ripped through him, he relished in the tightness around him and angled himself to go deeper. Harry swore viciously as Tom went deeper and the older man swallowed the teen's moan with a hot kiss, he dragged his nails down Tom's back when his spot was hit and the man hissed. The pace picked up and Harry could not control the sounds he was releasing,
"Deeper," Harry got out, and gasped when his plea was met. He arched up when Tom slammed in to his spot sending his body in to flames and his head dropped back in ecstasy. Tom went faster and his thrusts were becoming erratic as he drew closer to his release, Harry felt heat coiling in his stomach, his spot was hit repeatedly and Harry came hard with a shout of Tom's name. Tom felt Harry constrict around him and managed a few more thrusts before following his younger lover in release, he dropped down next to Harry and calmed his breathing before muttering a cleaning spell. Harry rolled over and led on Tom's chest, the older man's arm coming up to wrap around his waist.
"You know, you get so impatient when I dance for you." Harry murmured, shivering slightly as he felt Tom trailing patterns on his hip.
"You should not look so good when you dance for me."
"If I didn't look a little bit attractive then there would be no point in me dancing." Harry pointed out,
"True. Which means we will have a circle, for you look entirely too good and I become impatient."
"Eh, oh well." Harry did a one shoulder shrug, "I've just remembered something."
"Oh?"
"Yes, there was something else that I was supposed to tell you from the meeting."
"Is it something that will dampen my current mood?"
"Probably make it free fall in to a pit of man eating Grindylows." Harry said and Tom huffed,
"Leave it until the morning,"
"Good plan,"
"If you want to eat before going to the Great Hall then you will need to get up." Tom's cool voice cracked through Harry's peaceful bliss and he groaned.
"Why can't Thursdays be for sleeping?" He complained,
"Because most of the population do not spend their time living each day multiple times, running on pepper up, and secretly fighting for their lives as they try to bring down a crazy old man who has too much power." Tom stated,
"Well, when you put it like that." Harry agreed,
"Besides, you have something to tell me."
"Ahh yeah, shit, that's going to brighten your day." Harry grumbled,
"Wonderful," Tom sighed, "You're things are in the wardrobe, your potion is on the dresser and your toiletries are in the bathroom."
"Thank you, tea four sugars please." Harry called and pulled himself up. He drank down the potion and stumbled in to the bathroom to clean up and get ready for the day, he brushed he teeth after his shower and threw on his uniform. Harry gratefully accepted the mug Tom handed to him and easily hopped on to the counter next to where Tom was stood, he took a gulp of the hot liquid and sighed.
"So, don't be pissed at me but I've found out a few things about the school, from Raven." Harry said,
"Go on?"
"I assume Moony had told you of the wards."
"Yes, we've been over this,"
"Yes, well, as well as fucking with the wards, Dumbledore had also messed with the funding and the education here." Harry said and was pinned with a look,
"What has he done to my school?"
"Our," Harry corrected, and Tom waved him off.
"Yes, I know, Gryffindor,"
"Anyway, it turns out that there are a few members of staff that are lacking the required masteries teaching here. Dumbledore is the only one who has seen their credentials and because of that he had gotten away with choosing under qualified staff members and taking the rest of the money he is not paying them." Harry explained, "This also means that they owe Dumbledore and have been getting their hands dirty for him." Tom's eyes were flashing but he took a deep breath so he didn't curse Harry, something the teen was monumentally grateful for.
"This needs to be corrected soon. I will not have substandard education within this great castle," He stated stiffly, "I think the research for the heirs needs to be picked up."
"I'll tell Paws, she's on her own currently because Moony has too many other things. He's with the wolves, translating Flamel, working with Swift on the wards and with Greyback with the pack." Harry said, running a hand through his hair, "Then again, Paws is pulling back on the heir search because she is drafting laws too."
"Pull Remus from the wards and put him back on research, I'll have Rabastan come in and help Swift with the ward as he is an expert on them." Tom suggested and Harry nodded.
"That would work, that would leave Paws more time to work on heirs and laws, because Moony will be on heirs too." Harry said, "I'll be helping with the wards, I've handed the counter over to you so I'll work with the wolves, work on the heirs, plan the next article, run intel between the two groups, work on my own creations and keep Dumbledore off my back." Harry blinked and then groaned, "Remind me to stock up on pepper ups."
"Do not kill yourself," Tom warned,
"I won't," Harry assured, "What are your plans?"
"I'll hold my meeting later,"
"I'm still coming,"
"I've been trying to compile all my reports but my death eaters have decided now is the time to be extra efficient so they are stacking up. I am trying to plan the takeover of the ministry and take in all the variables. I have already begun working on laws that I want passed, I have been collecting information on those with dark affiliation just in case they need warning or I need to warn mine. I need to finish this counter, I am still translating the books, which are becoming more difficult as I go. I have been doing my own search on the heirs to the castle, I have been working on a way to counteract the strain Dumbledore is putting on the wards, keeping up with my allegiances and teaching." Tom told him and Harry chuckled,
"If you die, I will be highly displeased in having to resurrect you." Harry said and Tom smirked,
"Yes, I imagine you would be."
Harry cast a tempus and sighed,
"Well this should be fun, I'll see you 4th period." He dropped a kiss on Tom's cheek and vanished in to the shadows, he grabbed his cloak from the air as Luna threw it at him and left his rooms raising his glamour as he went. He knew he had to speak to Luna but he would grab her later and there was the fact that she probably already knew, he hopped down the stairs and slunk in to the great hall. He was mentally mapping out her day, he was going to live this day, go back to do his research and finish his latest spell, then he was going to find Luna to get the wolves and finally he would go back to train for the day before going to the Death Eater meeting and the going to sleep.
Harry sighed, this was going to be a familiar routine the way things were going, he had to keep this up at least until they made a breakthrough with something; getting Dumbledore out of the school would be a great one. He wasn't particularly bothered by his classes, ever since McGonagall had put around the word of his extension they had not been a problem, and Harry had a feeling that Luna was completing some of his homework too, because he couldn't remember the last time he had actually done a Herbology essay. Harry walked in to the library and moved over to his hidden corner, he really did like this place and he mentally thanked Paws for pointing it out to him.
He didn't have long until he was due in Tom's class, but he didn't want to stay in the Great Hall and the library didn't look to suspicious on his behalf. He did managed to draft out the plan for his Transfiguration essay before he felt someone approach, he blinked when he saw Alina dart over and he flicked his wrist to throw up an edited Notice-me-not charm around his area. The spell was one of Paws' creations and it was a notice-me-not mixed in with a repellent so not only would the area be overlooked but it would make those who were persistent remember something; magic and muggle.
"Hello, little one," Harry said, peaking over the table to where she was huddled, "They giving you a hard time again?" She nodded, her eyes scared.
"They took my books and ripped them up." She told him, "They said it was for getting help yesterday because you fixed my robe."
"Did you tell them anything?"
"Only that you were a 'he'," She told him,
"That's ok then," Harry said,
"They said that the only reason you were helping me was to get some." She muttered and Harry balked.
"What!" He yelped, "That is the most absurd thing I have heard in a while."
"I said you wouldn't take advantage of me." Alina said, "I was right, right?"
"Yes you were right." Harry ran a hand through his head, "Not only are you much too young, I'll let you in on a little secret." Harry dropped his voice down to a mock whisper, "I'm gay," Alina looked a little bit confused,
"You were always with that girl,"
"Unfortunately, I have to fit in to an image for the current time."
"Is that why you wear a glamour?" She asked innocently, and Harry shot her a wry grin.
"I am not surprised that you saw through it," He said, "But you're right, that is the reason I wear a glamour."
"My mother says that you shouldn't have hide," Alina told him, sitting down and looking more comfortable.
"Your mother is a smart woman," Harry said, "Unfortunately, until I am able to I have to stay hidden."
"You hate it, don't you?"
"More than anything," Harry agreed, "Now, what's this about your books?"
"They ripped everything up and now I can't do my work, Snape's essay is due soon and he'll kill me." She exclaimed and Harry bit back a smile.
"Snape is rather strict."
"He's terrifying,"
"I've met scarier."
"And I had finished half of Professor Drield's essay, now I have to start again." She sighed and slumped down, "This is horrible."
"I can help you with your assignments, here." Harry pulled out two rolls of parchment, a quill and some ink. "Now, do you remember what Drield's was one?"
"The disarming spell,"
"That one is a particular favourite of mine," Harry mused, "How long was it?"
"He wants a foot on the history and use of the disarming spell."
"You are in luck," Harry said, he drew out a thin book that he was using for his research, "This book, while a bit advanced for your year, breaks down the principles of the basic defensive spells and tells you of their origins." He flicked it open to the disarming spell and handed it over, "This should impress him, he's very in to thorough research and he likes it when people read on ahead. So if you finish that, the next page is on the Protego shield which will come next."
"Thank you, Harry."
"I'm going to teach you some spells to protect your essays too." Harry decided, he took his wand and took out another roll of parchment. "Tap the sheet and say Impervious." She repeated the notion and Harry felt the magic work, "That's right. Now, that makes it waterproof. The next one you have to drag your wand down and say Ignepio, this makes it fireproof."
"Ok, I think I have it." She said,
"Right, the next Lacerunis needs a sharp slash across the sheet." Harry illustrated the notion.
"What does that do?"
"It stops the parchment form being torn or broken." Harry explained,
"Wicked,"
"You have to remember to put these spells on all of your work," Harry reminded her, "Once you've finished these essays, I'll take them to Snape and Drield so they can't be taken from you again."
"Thanks,"
"Do you remember Snape's essay?"
"No, and I can't ask him."
"One moment," Paws?
Yes, Harry?
Do you remember what Snape's assignments were for first year second term?
The second term was the focussing on bezoars, moonstone and porcupine quills. So the essay for this time of year should be bezoars.
Thanks, Harry cut the connection and turned back to Alina,
"Does Bezoars sound familiar?"
"Yes, we had to write what they are for in potions."
"That is simple enough, they have an entire chapter on them in 1000 magical herbs and fungi." Harry said, "I know you don't have a copy right now, but you can borrow one from the library for now until you can get another copy."
"If I write home they'll know," Alina whispered and Harry waved her off.
"Don't worry about it now," He said, "How's the essay coming along?"
"I think it's finished," She handed it over and he looked through it. She had beautiful handwriting, and Hermione would be extremely pleased with her grammar and punctuation.
"This is very well done," He complimented, "I'll take this to Professor Drield, I have him 4th period." Harry cast a tempus and cursed, "Which started twenty minutes ago, fuck!" He blinked, "Don't repeat that word."
"I won't," She agreed, giggling.
Harry stuffed his things back in to his bag and stood up,
"Now, there is a spell to keep people away from this area, it will drop as soon as you leave so if you want to keep people away stay here and use the books around these shelves." Harry said,
"I will."
"Don't worry about your things, Alina. It'll work out." And with that he was off, he bolted, he flew up the stairs and through the shortcuts he knew off. Harry jumped through a wall and on to the corridor of the defence classroom, he slid to a stop in front of the classroom and straightened his appearance before stepping in. He cursed the fact that he happened to be late to the one lesson Tom decided to have a theory class, he offered a sheepish expression to Tom's raised eyebrow.
"Mr Potter, 20 points for being late and you can stay behind to discuss your detention."
"Yes, Professor." Harry muttered, taking his seat. He waved off the inquiring looks Swift and Paws gave him and got on with the reading they were supposed to be doing.
Where have you been?
Teaching, he told them and they blinked,
Excuse me?
I've been teaching, he repeated,
You're not giving anything else, are you? Swift sighed,
There is nothing else, I was actually teaching. Harry mentally exclaimed,
You are impossible, They sighed and he bit back a smirk,
Was there any particular reason you didn't inform me the lesson had started? He asked,
You blocked the connection, Paws told him,
I really have to stop doing that.
Yes, you do,
Harry rolled his eyes and sighed, he had read this book like seven times before and he could probably quote it word for word and make edits, hell, his own copy had copious amounts of edits in it as well as changes to the spells or extensions. Harry kept his head down but he let his mind wander, he could get away with going shopping today for Alina before he got stuck in to his research and then he could have Winky take Alina's new things to the girl and ward her bed area. He would have to go to Germany to shop, they were completely anti-Dumbledore after the whole Grindlewald incident and it was one of his favourite places to go; he loved the German magical sector – actually, he just loved Germany.
He knew exactly what he was going to buy, and he was able to without her being there thanks to Luna, he would have to pick up something for Luna because he had yet to take her shopping, though he should be able to get something for a temporary basis. If he was lucky he would be able to pick up his materials for his latest dresses, and if his favourite little shop was still there he could get his lace too. He was liking the sound of this trip, he could pick up some new jeans and some dragon hide trousers, he had a feeling Tom would like those.
"Is there anyone there?"
Harry's head snapped up and he was shocked to find the classroom empty bar Tom, he blinked a few times and shook his head,
"Huh, did not notice that." He muttered,
"That is apparent," Tom drawled and Harry stuck his tongue out, "Why were you late?"
"I was teaching," Harry told him, and Tom raised an eyebrow,
"Teaching,"
"Yes, here," He handed him Alina's essay, "This is Alina Dean's essay for your next class."
"And how did you come about this?"
"She's getting bullied, all of her things have been destroyed so I've decided to help her out." Harry shrugged,
"You do realised you are already on the verge of killing yourself, correct,"
"Yes, but she's adorable." Harry said, "And the only reason she is getting bullied is because she's half Dark Elf. It wouldn't be too bad if it was ordinary teasing, she came to me yesterday with a fractured rib and other injures and there are older years picking on her too. It's cruel, and I don't like it."
"Dark Elf?"
"Yes, from the infamous Khlystovoy Clan."
"Really," Tom looked interested now, "This is surprising,"
"Yes, I know but Ray already did a full background and found that after the Battle with Grindlewald the Khlystovoy Clan split up to make sure their Clan continued." Harry explained,
"You are going to continue this, aren't you?"
"Of course, I'm going shopping for her later. It's going to be fun,"
"You are beyond my realm of comprehension." Tom decided, "I assume I shall see you later for the meeting?"
"Of course, my dear Dark Lord, I would not miss it."
"Are you attending both?"
"Probably just the Elite. I've decided that tonight it a goodnight to check out the area where some wolves may be hiding." Harry said,
"Very well, you know where to go."
"Until later,"
So, that's it for now. Hopefully the next chapter will be up soon, and I can guarantee some action in it! Let me know what you think please guys,
Jess*