To let you all know Year Two's update will be slow. With the changes I'm putting in along with keeping some of the canon its a bit harder to write. I promise not to space the update too far apart.
Warning: Corporal punishment and attempted kidnapping.

"Talking" = normal speech
"Talking" = spells that are spoken
'talking' = telepathic speaking between Severus and Harry
words = emphasis words

Happy reading and Enjoy!

Year 2
Chapter 2

Today was an exciting day for Harry and his family. Today was he was going to became Harry James Lupin-Black. They were also going shopping for their Hogwarts stuff. The double trip was Severus' idea. He told them it would be easier since they were going to Gringotts anyways. Both Harry and Draco didn't need a list because the school's hadn't changed in fifty years. Though the only book they would have to wait for was the defense book. Dumbledore hadn't told the staff who was taking the position during the last meeting.

At the moment Harry didn't care. He all but skipped to Gringotts. They had went straight to Griphook who lead them to Ragnok's office.

The senior goblin was surprised by the ritual request. Most wizards don't use goblin rituals for blood adoptions. He was surprised again when the last heir ask to have his vaults transferred to his husband's name. It has been many years since a wizard let an old family name die out. This made him respect the child more. It was a honorable thing to do and the Goblin Nation would approve of that choice.

The ritual took an hour to do. Ragnok had to focus all his attention and magic. If he wasn't focus the ritual could kill the child or erase his former blood completely. For the Black lord, it could be fatal or lead to the possibility of losing his magic. Either way a botched ritual would result in Ragnok paying with his life.

The end results shocked everyone. Harry's appearance changed in a big way. He went from four foot ten to five foot two. Making him an inch shorter than Draco instead of five. After seeing him Sirius commented that Harry can pass for his brother Regulus' twin. His hair had straighten and grew longer. It was now covering his ears. His hair was also a strange mixture. It was still black but also had sandy blonde highlights mixed in. His eyes was the biggest surprise. The left was grey, Sirius' color, and the right was still green. The surprising thing about them was that every so often they would shift to amber and then back.

Ragnok told them that it was going to stay that way. That Harry's magic couldn't chose which parent to use. Harry didn't mind the shifting colors. Personally he like it. When he looked at Severus he opened their link.

'What do you think, Sev?'

'I like it. It makes you unique. Now we don't have to hear people say you look like James. That is annoying you know.'

Harry laughed through the link. 'I know. I want to hex everyone who says it. Do you think they'll make Regulus comments now?'

'No. I disagree with Sirius there. You may look like him, but you have some of Lupin's features as well. Like his high cheekbones and square jaw. Regulus' jaw was rounded and he kept his baby fat in his cheeks. Had he not he would've looked like Sirius.'

Harry smiled. 'Should I be concern?'

Severus raised an eyebrow. 'About?'

'You having feeling for Regulus. Or Remus.'

Severus scowled. 'No I have never had feelings for either man.'

'Who did you have feelings for?'

'I'll tell you later, brat.'

'Fine. I hope it wasn't James or Sirius.'

"Harry!" Severus spoke out loud. Then he sneered when he realized that he did.

Harry giggled and looked at the others. They all had questioning looks. He just shook his head. He turned to Ragnok, thanked the goblin, then told him to take the cost out of his vault. Harry turned and left before Sirius could object.

After leaving the bank the group noticed a lack of people in the Alley. Lucius had asked a wizard. The man told them that Gilderoy Lockhart was at Flourish and Blotts. Lucius and Severus had looks of disgust and Sirius growled. When asked by the younger Slytherins, the older ones just shook their heads.

There was a flurry of activity in the store. The place was packed with witches of all ages. There were very few wizards.

Harry and his family barely got to the Hogwarts section. They got pushed, stepped on, and snapped at along the way. But the thing that stopped their progress was someone grabbing Harry.

Harry in his defense was paying more attention on where he was walking. Someone pulling on his arm caught him by surprise. He let out a yelp and grabbed the back of Severus' robe.

Severus' footsteps faltered when he felt someone tug on the back of his robe. With a sneer on his face and wand in hand, he turned around. What he saw pissed him off. His mate looked scared and frantic while someone was dragging him away. Severus growled and sent a mild cutting hex at the assailant. He held the young boy close when Harry ran into his arms.

The other members of the Malfoy/Black family turned around when someone started yelling. They saw Severus looking murderous at someone while Harry was clinging to the taller man.

Sirius as Padfoot moved to sniff Harry. He wanted to know what was wrong with his son. When the animagus heard the low whimpers he growled and looked around for the caused. Sirius spotted a man holding his bleeding arm and crying in pain. The dog growled again and looked at Snape. His, for better or worse, son-in-law gave him a slight nod.

Moving before anyone could try to stop him, Sirius ran towards his son's attacker. Once he was close to his prey he clamped his teeth deep into the man's leg. The man let out a loud howl of pain while trying to shake Sirius off.

Sirius felt a stinging hex on his flank and heard Lucius telling him to let go. The animagus growled around the abused flesh one more time before releasing the leg. He move quickly back to his son and nudged his nose against the boy's hand.

Harry turned his head and looked down. Through blurry eyes he saw the look of concern his dad gave him. He gave the dog a weak smile before stepping away from his mate.

"I'm okay. He just startled me." Harry reassured his family.

"He shouldn't have touched you." Severus growled. Sirius growled in agreement.

Before anyone could speak further, two Aurors stood before them. Both had wands drawn. Harry immediately stepped in front of his dad. He wasn't going to let them take him without a fight.

"You all need to come with us." One of them spoke first.

"Why?" Harry demanded.

"For assaulting Mr. Lockhart." The other replied.

"They were protecting me. Mr. Lockhart grabbed me and proceeded to drag me away. Professor Snape was doing his job of protecting me and Snuffles is protective as well. So stop jumping to conclusions and taking the word of one person. Get all the facts and full story before attempting to arrest someone. I will be reporting this to Madam Bones."

"Look here, you little brat, we were only going by what we were told." The older of the two snapped at Harry.

"No you look," Harry snapped back, "you came here because someone told you that two people who might be Death Eaters were in Flourish and Blotts. And one just happen to have thrown a cutting hex at the man who assaulted his ward. Also for you information this brat's name is Harry Potter. Another thing I'll be telling Madam Bones. Now leave if you both value your job." The young Slytherin glared at them.

Harry waited until the Aurors were gone. Once he was satisfied that they weren't coming back, he stalked over to the man who started all this. He stood a foot away, glared and pointed a finger at him. The man just stood there with a slight smile on his face.

"If you ever touch me again I will dismember you, then I will poison you with the deadliest potion I can find. Do you understand me?" Harry didn't raise his voice, but he made sure it was just as threatening.

The man just gave Harry a wide smile. "Do you know who I am?"

"I don't care. You can be the bloody Pope and I still wouldn't care. Don't touch me again, or I'll follow through with me threat."

The irritating man ignored Harry again. "Why, my dear, I am Gilderoy Lockhart. I'm going to be your Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. Let me just give you a copy of my books. Free of charge, of course." Lockhart smiled again and moved to the table that had stacks of books on them.

Harry groaned in frustration. It was simply impossible. This insufferable man was so self-involved. Right there the Slytherin knew they weren't going to learn anything useful this year. Harry was starting to question Dumbledore's intelligence. Because there is no way anyone with a brain cell would hire this pompous self-absorb man.

When Lockhart handed over the books, Harry took them with a sneer. One that would make Severus proud. There was no way he was going to let these waste of paper soil his library.

"Now, my dear Harry, how about a picture for the paper? We'll be on the front page together."

"How about not." Harry spoke dully and backed away.

"Harry Potter!" Harry flinched involuntarily at the shrill voice. It was promptly followed by a groan.

Harry turned around and looked at the source. The Weasley family was standing there. The twins gave him an apologetic look and Ron was crossed between jealousy and smugness. Mr. Weasley was glaring and Harry knew why. The girl looked at him with a dreamy expression, causing a chill to run down Harry's spine. Mrs. Weasley and Hermione gave him a disapproving look.

"What do you want?" He said with annoyance in his voice.

"Watch your tone young man." Mrs. Weasley warned. "Now Mr. Lockhart asked nicely, so you will take that picture."

"I will do no such thing."

"Yes you will. Before you do, lets reverse those horrible changes." She said as she pulled her wand out.

"Mutter one word and I'll have you arrested. I like my changes and they are permanent. I will not take a picture with that pompous ass. Mind your own business and stay away from me."

"Indeed," Severus drawled stepping up behind Harry.

"You have no business being with this boy, Severus Snape." Molly spoke in a condescending tone. "Mark my word I will be telling Albus about this."

"Go ahead. And while you are at it tell the Headmaster that I am the boy's guardian. If he has a problem with it he can take it up with Amelia Bones and my lawyer Caleb Yaxley."

Molly Weasley's face was priceless. Her jaw dropped in shock while it was red in anger. Harry wanted to laugh. Draco decided to interfere.

"Harry, do you know why they are here? Its not like they can afford Lockhart's books with everything else." The blonde spoke in a haughty tone.

"Draco, I taught you to be nice to the less fortunate." Lucius replied not bothering to hide the humor in his voice.

Harry knew the Malfoys were still angry about the raid. They all had just enough time to protect everything in the manor before the Aurors showed up. Lucius had been thankful when Fudge fire-called the warning ten minutes prior. After the Aurors left, Fudge came to the manor and told them that Arthur Weasley was the one responsible.

"Boys now is not the time." Narcissa spoke calmly, but firmly.

The Malfoy matriarch was seething on the inside. She wanted nothing more than to hex the red-headed bitch. Cissy couldn't believe that that woman was trying to act like a mother towards her Harry. And yes Harry was her's like Draco was. She came to love the boy and will do anything to protect him.

Cissy was torn from her thoughts by a high pitch scream. She blinked to clear her mind and took in the scene. Severus had a shield around Harry and Draco while the youngest Weasley boy was throwing hexes at them. Before she could do anything his twin brothers spilled something on him. The young red head began to jump around laughing. Cissy turned her head just in time to see Arthur Weasley hit her husband.

That was the final straw. Wandlessly she sent a high charged stinging hex at both the man and his loud wife. The elder Weasleys let out a loud yelp. Everyone else stopped what they were doing to look. Narcissa glared and lowered her voice so only they can hear.

"If you ever touch or hex my husband and children again, I will use my sister's favorite spell. Do you understand me?" The red headed man fearfully bobbed his head in agreement. His wife on the other hand just glared in return. After a few seconds she turned to her family. "Boys go and get your other books. Take Snuffles with you."

"Yes mother/Cissy." They replied together.

Harry and Draco sent the Gryffindor's one more glare before doing as they were told. When they were five feet away Harry realized his dad wasn't following. He turned around to call for him, but stopped when he spotted Lucius dropping a book into the little Weasley's cauldron. He could see and feel the magic that was in the book. With a quick flick of his wrist the book was in his hand. Harry slipped it into his robe and then called his father to him.

The young Slytherins quickly got their books. After paying the Malfoy/Black family and Severus left without a backward glance.

(*v*)

Molly Weasley was fuming. How dare that greasy haired bastard and good for nothing Malfoys claim the boy who lived. Once she gets that boy she'll make sure no one takes him. As for the boy himself she was going to make him very compliant, after she punishes him for his insolence.

The Wealsey matriarch rushed her family through the store. She needed to speak to Albus at once. While the children were getting their books she checked them over for any stray spells. None of them were hit, but her Ron was pranked, again, by his brother's. When she gets them home they are going to get a lesson they won't forget.

Once the children were done, she and Arthur apparated them home. The first thing she did was put a sticking charm on Fred and George. Then she went straight to the fireplace. Molly flooed to the Headmaster's office.

"Albus you wouldn't believe what I just learned."

Albus gave her a curious look. "What would that be, my dear?"

"Harry Potter was in Diagon Alley with Snape and the Malfoys."

"Impossible. I put a charm on that boy. He can't leave his aunt's house until his letter arrives."

"I'm not lying Albus." Molly said sternly. "Snape even smugly told me that he is now the boy's guardian. He also told me to tell you that if you have a problem with that then take it up with Amelia Bones and his lawyer Caleb Yaxley."

Albus felt the rage swell up inside him. He wanted nothing more than to kill that Death Eater scum and teach that boy a lesson. And he has the perfect lesson for him.

Pushing back his rage, he smiles at Molly his perfect minion. After all it was easy to mold her just the way he wanted. She didn't put up a fight at all.

"Don't worry, my dear, I'll handle this. Go back to your family. Before you do tell me, how is Miss Granger doing?"

Molly beamed. "Oh Albus she is perfect. She and Ron are well suited for each other. I couldn't pick anyone better. What about her family? I only ask because I want them to sign the marriage contract."

Albus chuckled. "I'll sign the contract. Miss Granger had agreed to live with you and your family. I had some members erase her from everyone who knew her. She told me that some of her relatives weren't as accepting as the others. We need her more so she forsaken her muggle side. If her blood status is a problem I can find someone to blood adopt her."

Molly shook her head. "No she's perfect as she is. Thank you."

"When would you like to have them married?"

"Its best if its before they graduate. They can start their family before the war reaches it's peak. So fifteen or sixteen will do."

"Make it fifteen. By then Harry will be ready to marry Ginerva."

"I'm okay with Ron and Hermione marrying young, but I don't feel the same with Ginny."

"I know, my dear. But they have to marry before the boy's seventeenth birthday. We must not let him get full control or the Lordship. When that happens we lose our chance. He must marry and get Ginerva pregnant. Then after he kills Voldemort, Harry will meet his end. You and your family will have the Potter fortune and the Lordship will be mine."

"I understand. What of the boy's godfather?"

"Black will meet his end very soon." Albus smirked.

"And the wolf?" Molly really wanted to know. She hasn't seen him since the Potters died and Black was arrested.

"He too is coming to an end. Right now he is entertaining Greyback. We need the werewolf and his people on our side before Voldemort comes back."

Molly suppressed the urge to flinch. "Is that wise? Werewolves are unstable and unpredictable."

"Don't fret, Molly. With the right persuasion they can be tamed. If that doesn't work, I have a few members who are willing to hold the cubs, if there are any, hostage until they do as they are told."

Molly felt a shiver run down her spine at the cold and deadly voice. The glint in his eyes told her just how dangerous Albus Dumbledore really is. She never wants that directed at her or her family.

"A sound plan. I really need to go now. The twins need to be punished for pranking Ronald again. Thank you for giving us Hermione."

"Yes we don't need another set of Marauders. You are quite welcome, my dear. I hope she and Ronald are happy together and they give you lots of grandchildren."

Molly smiles. "I hope so too. Good bye Albus."

"Good bye." He replied as she left in green flames.

Albus sat at his desk for a few minutes. Everything Molly told him was running through his head. First he'll handle the matters of his weapon's guardianship. The boy is his to control. After that he is going to find a replacement for Severus and send the spy on missions. Maybe he'll get lucky and Severus is killed on one. Everything else will follow. The Malfoy heir's kidnapping will go as plan. He needed them away from the Potter brat.

The headmaster stood up and straighten his robe. He left his office heading to Minerva's. Once his deputy was informed he left the castle. If Bones doesn't change the guardianship back, she's going to be looking for a new job.

(*v*)

Molly got back to the Burrow and went straight to her troublesome twins. They were still stuck to a chair.

"You have no right to do this!" Fred (or was it George) yelled.

"Let us go, mother!" The other yelled.

"Watch your tongue. I told you to stop pranking your brothers. You are going to be punished for pranking Ronald at the bookstore."

Molly drew her wand and pointed it at the twins. She petrified them first, then levitated them. She had them floating behind her while she made her to their room. Molly put them on one of the beds. Then she summoned all of their pranks and the papers she knew they kept their ideas on. All of it was placed in a pile in front of them on the floor. With a smile she set it all on fire.

If they weren't petrified the twins would have tears in their eyes, while they glared at their mother. She was going to pay for what she just did. Ron was too. They were tired of it all.

"Don't think this is your punishment. No, I have something else planned."

She flicked her wand to turn them over, laying them on their stomachs. Molly reapplied the sticking charm and cancelled the body bind. Another flick had the silencing charm around the room. A third had their jeans and underwear down to their ankles.

Molly conjured a leather belt. "You two are going to be punished like muggles. When I'm done I'm going to place anti-magic wards around this room. Neither of you will leave until the first unless its for the bathroom. Maybe then you'll obey and straighten your act."

The red headed woman stood behind one twin. She brought the belt back and swung it forward as hard as she could. She smirked at their cries and the sound of the leather hitting bare skin. Each boy was given ten. With the last strike she stepped back. Their bottoms were redder than their hair and there was some blood. Molly felt some satisfaction. Maybe now they'll obey. If not I'll do this again and double it. She thought with glee.

"I'll give you five minutes to clean yourselves up."

Fred help George stand. He walked his twin to the bathroom. Together they cleaned each other carefully. Both felt the other's pain. It was twice the punishment for them. The twins slowly went back to their room. They ignored Molly. When she was gone they laid on the bed together and held each other tightly.

"Don't worry, George, she'll pay." Fred whispered.

"Dad and Ronald too. Fred, we need to get out sooner than planned." George whispered back.

"Yes them too. We will, baby boy. When we get back to school we'll speak to our little Slytherin friends and Professor Snape."

George gave his brother a small smile. "The Dark side is better suited for us. One problem Freddie. Where will we stay?"

"We'll figure that out later. Let's get some sleep."

George nodded and burrowed further into Fred's embrace. Fred smiled, tighten his hold and kissed George's forehead. He will protect his brother until his dying breath.

(*v*)

September first had finally arrived. Harry and Draco were up early. Both wanted to spend as much time with their family as possible. Draco spent the morning with his parents in Paris. Harry spent his time with his dad while his mate was in his potion's lab.

"Dad, what are you going to do about Moony?"

"I'm going to find him. Snape is brewing a strong glamour potion for me."

"Do you have an idea where he is?"

"Yes. Knowing Dumbledore he sent Remy to Greyback."

Harry's eyes widen. "Why? Sev said he's dangerous."

"Not really. Remy is safe with Greyback. Fenrir is his sire. What Dumbledore doesn't know is that Rem and Fenrir made up. Rem doesn't hate him for what he did. If Dumbledore sent Rem to Fenrir, then he did it in hope that the older wolf will kill him. Your father will explain that to your grandfather. Fenrir will kill Dumbledore if given the chance."

"Will that be a good thing or a bad thing?"

Sirius was no longer shocked by his son's devious mind. Yes it scared him sometimes, but other times he took comfort in it. That mind was going to keep his son alive.

"A little of both. Werewolves will be executed."

"Without Dumbledore's influence it won't be possible. Headmaster Dippet told me that Dumbledore is responsible for all the magical creatures' exile. And it was his idea to poison and suppress the wolves with Wolfbane."

Sirius growled. "What?!"

"Didn't you know? Wolfbane is poison. It suppresses the wolf so it can't warn it's human of the danger. The poison slowly kills both the wolf and the human. It takes years for turn wolves to die because they are more human than wolf. Born wolves will only live five years if they take it." Harry explained.

"Remy has been taking it since he was eleven." Tears welled in Sirius' eyes. He couldn't believe that Remus, his husband, mate, one and only love was slowly dying. He needed to find him and soon.

"Don't worry so much. Moony has been with Greyback for eleven years. If what you said is true, Fenrir would have told Rem or stopped him from taking it."

"I suppose you're right. I'll find out when I find him. Harry?"

"Yes, dad."

"Why don't you call Remus a variation of dad?"

"I don't mean to offend you. I can't. Not yet anyways. I will when Moony and I sit and get to know each other."

"Alright. Now promise me you will be on guard and stay safe at school. And stay away from the Weasley chit. I saw the looks she was giving you."

Harry shuddered. "I did too. I'll be safe, I promise."

"Good. Come on let's find Snape."

Harry let out a loud groan. "Can you at least try to call him Severus? We're all family now."

Sirius groaned too. "Stop reminding me, pup. I'll make you a deal. When you call Remy either father, daddy, papa or whatever language you know that translate into dad, I'll call Snape by his first name."

Harry thought about it for a minute, then stuck out his hand. Sirius took it.

"Deal." Harry said with a smirk.

Sirius let out a yelp and pulled his hand away. "Did you just shock me?"

"The deal is magically binding. You back out and you'll be powerless for a week."

"Harry!" Sirius didn't know whether to be angry or proud.

"What did you do to your father?" Severus asked from the doorway.

"Made a magical deal. When I start calling Moony father, he has to start calling you Severus." Harry answered. "If he doesn't he will be powerless for a week."

"You sneaky little minx." Severus laughed. "I want to be there when he goes powerless."

"That will never happen." Sirius growled.

"We'll see." Severus taunted. "We need to go. The others are waiting."

Harry nodded then hugged his dad tightly.

"I'm going to miss you. Good luck finding Moony."

"I'll miss you too, pup." Sirius whispered before kissing the top of his son's head.

"The vials are in your room. I left instructions as well." Severus informed the animagus.

"Thank you. You both better get going. I'll send an owl when I can."

Both nodded and left. Sirius asked every deity he knew to keep them safe.

(*v*)

The station was busy. It had seem that the parents wanted to get rid of their children early. Even with the place being so big, everyone was bumping into each other.

Harry and Draco held each other hands tightly. They didn't care what anyone would say. Neither wanted the other to get lost in the crowd. Lucius, Narcissa and Severus walked closely behind the boys. After what happened in the bookstore they weren't taking any more chances.

Halfway to the train there was a loud explosion. Everyone started screaming and running. The boys got separated when a group of people pushed passed them. Both desperately tried to hold on.

Draco felt someone grab him. Before he could turn around he was blinded. The blonde fought as hard as he could. His nails scratched whatever flesh they found, while his foot kicked knees and shins. Nothing was working. His captor held him tightly. Not one to give up he started screaming, hoping someone will stop to help.

Harry was frantic. He had to find Draco. He knew the blonde was a likely target. That's why he had insisted they hold hands. If something happens, Harry will never forgive himself.

At his wit's end he drew his wand. He'll need the wand's magic to help. Harry pointed the wand straight up.

"Immobulus maxima!" He spoke loudly. Everyone in the area quit moving. Harry flicked his wand and spoke again. "Nox." The area was quickly engulfed by darkness. "Lumos Draconis." Harry found that if you said a person or object with Lumos, it or they will shine. A bright glow not far from him showed him a scared Draco.

The Slytherin quickly made his way over to his friend. He pried Draco out of the man's arms and pulled him close. Conjuring a pen and parchment Harry wrote a quick note, attached it to the kidnapper and banished both to Madam Bones' office. Then he cancelled the other spells.

When he started moving again Draco fought against Harry. Harry grabbed blonde's face. He saw the that his friend couldn't see, so he removed the spell.

"Draco...Draco stop! Its me. You're safe now." Harry spoke firmly.

Draco focused his eyes and looked into the now familiar shifting ones. He couldn't stop the sobs that broke free. Draco moved closer to Harry and gripped the back of his robe tightly.

Harry held the blonde close. "Oh baby boy, I'm so sorry. You're safe now. Let it out. I promise you'll be okay." Harry rambled as he rubbed soothing circles on Draco's back. He was thankful that his magic cast a privacy bubble around them.

Draco's sob quieted after ten minutes. He simply stood there relishing the protective hold Harry had on him. If their roles were reverse he would do the same. He finally pulled away and looked at his friend.

"You don't need to be sorry. It wasn't you fault. What did you do anyways?"

"Stopped everyone, darken the place, made you glow, and banished the kidnapper to Madam Bones with a note." He summarized.

Draco gave him a goofy smile. "You're awesome. Come on let's find the adults. Mother is probably worried."

Harry nodded and cancelled his shield. Everyone was calmer now. He figured freezing them was a good thing.

The boys found their family next to the train. Immediately setting eyes on them Narcissa pulled them into a tight hug. Harry and Draco stood there and waited. Lucius pulled her away when they sent him a silent plead.

Severus was eyeing them closely. Harry was subtly looking around. Draco's eyes were red and he was standing close to his friend.

"What happened?" He asked firmly.

Harry let out a weary sigh. "Someone tried to take Draco. I stopped them and sent them to Madam Bones with a note."

Narcissa gasps and pulled Draco into another hug. Lucius placed one hand on Draco's head and the other on Cissy's back. Severus pulled Harry close to him.

"Are you both alright?" Severus asked low enough for Harry to hear.

Harry nodded. "I'm fine. Draco is a little shaken, but it will pass soon. If not I'll give a calming draught during dinner." Harry whispered. Severus nodded.

Lucius looked at Harry. "Thank you for saving him."

"No thanks needed. He would do the same if it was me. Don't worry, the others and I will keep a close eye on him." Lucius nodded.

"Cissy let him go." Severus spoke firmly. "The boys need to get on the train."

Narcissa pulled away and looked at her baby. "Please be safe, Dragon."

"I will mother. We'll be home for Yule."

"You too, Harry. Be safe." She demanded.

"Yes, ma'am. Bye Luc."

"Bye Harry. Draco."

The boys clasped hands again and ran off to find their friends. They found them in the last compartment before the Prefect compartment. Inside they were surprised to find Fred and George Wealsey. Harry dragged Draco in and sealed the compartment.

When he sat down, Draco plastered himself to Harry's side. The others raised a questioning eyebrow. Better to get this out of the way first. He thought.

"The explosion was a distraction. Someone attempted to take Draco." He explained for the second time. He held his hand up to stop them. "Draco is fine just a little shaken. The kidnapper was sent to the right person." Harry turned to the twins. "Why are you two here? Not that I mind."

"We need to talk to all of you," Fred answered.

"Its serious. Really serious." George added.

"I'm all ears." Harry replied.

"Our mother decided to punish us for pranking Ron during the bookstore debacle." Fred explained.

"I take it it wasn't your normal punishment." Marcus inquired.

George shook his head. "No. She burned our notes and pranks while we were petrified."

"Then she pulled our jeans and boxers down after sticking us to the bed." Fred continued.

"She then spanked us ten times with a leather belt. She made us bleed." George's voice was soft.

"She smiled as she informed us that we were going to be powerless and locked in our room until today. She wouldn't let us heal. Every time the pain dulled she would use a powerful stinging hex to bring it back." Fred's face contorted in anger.

"We begged our brother Percy to heal us when she left. He did it because he was angry at her too. Perce told us he wrote to our older brothers Bill and Charlie."

"So what do you need from us?" Harry asked through clenched teeth. He too was angry for what the woman did to his friends.

"We're going to disown ourselves, but we need a place to stay. All our money went into our prank ingredients. We have to start from scratch." Fred answered.

"Thank Merlin we made copies of our notes. Our friend Lee has copies and there are copies in an abandon classroom in the dungeons." George smirked.

"Why did you tell us?" Theo asked.

"We trust you all. So will you help?" Fred looked at them.

"You need to defect the Light. We're all Dark families." Marcus answered.

"Not a problem. The Light is a bunch of sheep following Dumbledore blindly. He'll get them all killed." Fred laughed.

"We'll write to our parents tonight and get back to you with an answer." Draco replied.

"Thank you!" Fred and George exclaimed.

"Does anyone know who our Defense professor is?" Blaise asked changing the subject.

Harry and Draco groaned.

"The same pompous idiot who wrote the books we were assigned." Harry sneered.

"Are you serious?!" They all, minus Fred and George, yelled.

"Deadly." Draco muttered.

"We'll never pass." Marcus whined causing the others to laugh.

For the rest of the train ride the mix group talked about their summer. Each one had excitedly explained their holiday. More than once they commented on Harry's new looks. He just smiled and told them that they had to wait to find out.

When the train pulled into the station, Blaise, Marcus, Theo, and the twins formed a circle around Harry and Draco. Together they got a carriage; Lee Jordan joined them. They each steeled their nerves and closed their minds. They all had one thought-please let dinner go smoothly.