Finally! I know it took me forever to get this posted and I am deeply sorry for that. My muse left me and then I had to rewrite it because the first draft didn't go the way I wanted it to. So I hope you all like this chapter. The good news is I just completed chapter eight today and will have that posted tomorrow, a gift for making all of you wait for this chapter.

Reminder: All mistakes are mine and I don't own anything Harry Potter except for Guinevere.

Happy Reading and Enjoy!

Year 2
Chapter 7

Kingsley has never been so pissed in his life. He has never wanted to kill anyone more than he did at the moment. The person at the top of his list is Albus Dumbledore. The Auror was going to make that man pay.

Kingsley spent the whole morning and afternoon on Saturday finalizing class plans and getting his office and private quarters situated. During that time he thought about everything Severus and Minerva told him the night before. Once he got to thinking about all the meetings he attended, he found that some things didn't add up. So before dinner Kingsley told Minerva that he was going to Gringotts.

His purging lasted two hours. The fury he felt, when the goblins' magic faded, released his magic. It took a good half hour to calm down enough to rein the wild magic back in. The goblins weren't concern about the outburst, in fact they had looked gleeful. The goblins were more than happy to do his purging free of charge. Kingsley left the bank feeling both confused and still angry.

The Auror made it back to the school just before curfew. He ignored everyone he passed in the halls. Once he made it to his quarters he locked it down. Kingsley hated that someone had managed to get passed his magic and manipulate him. He knew he just couldn't kill Dumbledore. The public would yell for his blood and everyone he cared about would be in danger. This had to be treated with care. He had to find someone he could trust.

The rest of the week went by in a blink. Kingsley was applaud by the behavior the Weasley children and Granger exhibited. He himself had given them detention to last them until the end of the school term. Possibly after that; he had lost count. Though none of it stopped him from gathering evidence against the three. Once he found someone at work to trust those three and the Weasley parents were going to be in a lot of trouble.

Kingsley Shacklebolt was going to be a force to be reckoned with.

(*v*)

The compartment was full and filled with boisterous feelings. Harry sat between the window and Draco. He kept one ear open to the conversations, while he recounted the days leading up to winter hols.

*Flashback*

The morning after the Lockhart incident was shocking. Everyone minus McGonagall, Snape, and Harry were surprised. McGonagall stood up and announced that Glideroy Lockhart attacked a student and was now in St. Mungo's Psych Ward. She told them that for the rest of the term Kingsley Shacklebolt, an Auror, will teach Defense. Kingsley stood up and bowed to the students. When he retook his seat McGonagall clapped her hands to signal the house-elves to serve breakfast.

Harry knew his friends wanted to know all the details but refrained. After all their Headmistress had purposely left out Harry's name. Draco had been thankful that she did. He knew the Gryffindor trio would find a way to use it for their advantage. He and Harry were thankful that Weasley didn't hear Lockhart give out the detention.

The Slytherin second years went to the Defense classroom after breakfast. They were anxious to know what kind of teacher this Auror is and what he will be teaching them. They all took their seats waiting for class to start. Auror Shacklebolt came in five minutes later. He smiled at them while using his wand to put books on each desk. The Gryffindors, the lazy bunch, came in just before class was to start. The Slytherins rolled their eyes at their loud classmates.

Kingsley waited until everyone was seated before starting. "As Headmistress McGonagall said, I'm Auror Kingsley Shacklebolt. I give you permission to call me Kingsley or Auror Shacklebolt, since I'm not a professor."

"Then why are you teaching us?" Granger glared as she contemptuously asked.

"Well as a student you don't have the right to ask that question or know why. If you or anyone else in this class have a problem with me teaching, you are free to walk out the door." A few Gryffindors stood up. Kingsley continued, "but know this, if you do leave you fail and have to repeat this class in you third year. If you don't do the work or participate in class you fail and have to repeat next year."

"You can't do that!" Weasley yelled, face red in anger.

"You'll find that I can and I will." His voice was hard and left no room for arguments.

The other Gryffindors sat down leaving Granger and Weasley standing alone. They were busy glaring at Kingsley. Harry was really hoping they would leave. He didn't want to be in the same class with them.

Kingsley was getting more and more annoyed the longer they stood there glaring at him. "You have five seconds to make a decision, or I will start handing out detentions by the week and points by fifty." He threaten with his own glare.

Granger and Wealsey sat down when their housemates started yelling at them. The Slytherins were trying and failing to hide their disappointment. Kingsley had to work hard not smile at them.

"Now here's how things will go, since your professor didn't do his job right you have more work to do to catch up." He began, then went on telling them exactly what they were going to do and how. Kingsley ignored the mutterings and glares from the Gryffindors. He thankful the Slytherins were silent.

The rest of his first class went off without anymore interruptions.

*Flashback Ends*

"Harry?" Draco spoke shaking his friend's shoulder.

Harry blinked to clear his head and look at his friend. "What is it?"

"We're almost there. Where did you go?"

Harry laughed. "I was thinking about our last week. Who knew Wealsey could scream like a girl."

Fred, George, and Percy Laughed. "We knew. The twins turned his teddy bear into a spider as revenge," Percy spoke after calming down. "I still don't understand what happened that day."

"He and Granger was in the alcove near the dungeons. From what I overheard from Granger they were waiting for Snape to open the door. She said they were talking when all of sudden a bunch of spiders came down from the ceiling and landed on Weasley. We all heard his screams and watched him run down the hall crying and still screaming." Harry explained.

Percy shook his head. "Let me guess he tried to blame you or the twins."

Harry nodded. "Yeah. Snape told me that he did and that he, Snape, informed McGonagall that Weasley and Granger were trying to skip his class because the other students were already in the lab. Snape also told me that McGonagall informed Weasley that the twins were in class, her class."

"Unbelievable." Fred said shaking his head.

"You know the little bastard is going to tell Molly when he gets home, if he hasn't sent an owl yet." George added.

"A good thing you two aren't going back there." Percy stated looking at his brothers. He turned to Harry and Draco. "Thank you again for helping the twins."

"You don't have to thank us." Draco replied. "She was wrong in what she did. Father told me that he is looking for a way to charge her for it."

"I know about that. Lord Yaxley told me." Percy responded.

"Why were you talking to Lord Yaxley?" Marcus asked.

"Oh, he is going to be helping me. Lord Yaxley is providing me an alibi for the holidays, in exchange for helping him with his paperwork and filing. Lord Malfoy is also going to help me get the internship at the Ministry."

"Will you do both?" Marcus asked.

"If I can. What about you?"

"I'm interning with a Charms Master who also has a master in Runes. I'm studying both and he thought it would be best to do the internship in Egypt with the Cursebreakers. I'll be starting this summer." Marcus answered.

"Our older brother Bill will be at the Manor." Fred explained with a laugh.

"Ask him about Cursebreaking. He'll tell you everything." George added with his own laugh.

"I will. Thanks." Marcus replied.

Nothing else could be said as the arrival announcement was made. Harry and his friends gathered up their belongings. They all moved to the end of the train. Percy and the twins had told them that Molly and the others will be in the front. All of them wanted to avoid hearing the woman screeching.

Once they stepped off the train, they quickly made their way to Narcissa, Lucius, Lady Flint, and Sirius who was under a glamour. The group said their goodbyes to Oliver, Lee, and Penelope. Sirius took Harry and Percy. Lady Flint took Marcus and George. Narcissa took Draco and Blaise. Lucius had Theo and Fred. One by one they arrived at Malfoy Manor.

(*v*)

Dinner was silent and tense. None of the humans knew what to say, and the wolves would glare and growl at Severus every few minutes. Harry was slowly losing his control on his anger. He didn't want to ruin dinner for everyone else, but it was hard with every growl he heard.

"Cissy, may I ask you for a favor?" Harry spoke carefully to keep the anger out of his voice.

"Of course, Harry. What do you need?" Narcissa smiled at the boy who had won her heart like Lucius and Draco.

"Could you, if its possible, send a letter to your sister Andromeda? Severus reminded me that she was a Healer. I want to ask if she can help me understand the Longbottoms' condition better."

"I'm sure she won't mind once you tell her why you want to know. Everyone is heartbroken every time Neville comes to visit. He never shows how much it hurts when they don't really recognize him. You would be giving him a blessing when you succeed."

"I know. Thank you, Cissy."

"Why do you want to know about the Longbottoms?" Remus asked curiously.

Harry turned to look at the man who will be his father, as soon as the man accepts his mate. "I'm developing a potion that will reverse their condition. Its part of my research for my Mastery."

Remus eyes went wide. "But you're only twelve. You should be experiencing your seven years at Hogwarts. Not researching for your Mastery."

Everyone around the table, minus Fenrir, glared at Remus. Harry crossed his arms and changed his glare to a mask of indifference. It seems that they were going to address this now, instead of waiting until they got home.

"There is nothing to experience. The Headmaster is hellbent on turning me into his weapon. He wanted me to go into Gryffindor, so I went to Slytherin. He wanted me to be friends with his pawns Weasley and Granger, so I befriended Draco, Blaise, Theo and Marcus. He wanted me to do little tests to turn me into a compliant weapon, so instead I focus on my studies and play poker with my friends. He had plans to force me into a marriage with Ginny Weasley. Instead Sev, who I love more than anything apart from Aunt Petunia and Dad, bonded to me to prevent a contract to be made.

"He wants to rape me and breed me, allow his supporters to do the same. He wants my money and Wizengamot seats, wants me to kill the Dark faction then send me to Azkaban, if I survive. There is nothing I need to experience." Harry sneered in contempt. "I'm only at Hogwarts for Sev and my friends, and to take my OWLs and NEWTs because if I take them early, which I can, Dumbledick will raise a fuss and get his supporters to overturn my results by saying I cheated. Or he'll play on people's fear saying how I need to be at Hogwarts to be safe from Voldemort and his Death Eaters!" Harry yelled the last part having to lost control of his anger. After his rant Harry apparated home, glaring at Remus before disappearing. Once there he went straight to the lab and warded the door.

Back at the manor, Severus stood up and sneered at Lupin. He wasn't going to let the man upset his mate. Yeah he knew Lupin didn't know the whole story yet, but he did know enough to avoid saying certain things. Besides the wolf had a week to learn everything from Lucius before Harry came to the manor.

"If my mate warded the potion lab because of your carelessness, I will poison you. Also your attitude since we arrived has upset him and it took every bit of control he had not to hex you. You are to leave him alone. Don't talk to him or go near him. You will wait until he comes to you, if you don't comply I will make your life hell." Severus gave him a deadly glare, then turned to Narcissa and Lucius. "I'm sorry about ruining dinner and I know Harry is as well. We'll see you later." With their nods he apparated home.

Sirius turned to his mate. "I can't believe you," he hissed. "I told you Dumbledore was making his life hell. If our son is behind wards, you are sleeping on the couch until he is ready to talk to you. That is if he talks to you." Sirius got up and went to Spinner's End.

"Is what Harry said true?" Remus whispered looking at his plate.

"Yes. Dumbledore had everything planned, from James and Lily's murder to how Harry lives his life. He sent Harry to Petunia hoping that her anger and jealousy would transfer to Harry. Dumbledore was hoping Harry would be abused like most muggleborns or halfbloods, like Severus and the Dark Lord." Lucius explained.

"Why?" Fenrir asked. "For what purpose?"

"He wanted Harry to see him as a mentor. A savior of the sort. If Harry looks up to him then it will be easier for Dumbledore to mold Harry into his perfect weapon." Lucius responded.

"His plans were ruined when Petunia decided to let go of her anger and jealousy. Harry grew up loved, smart and to think for himself. Remus, Harry may only be twelve but he knows what he's doing. If he doesn't he knows he can come to any of us for help." Narcissa added.

"But those choices tied him to a man twenty years older than him." Remus hissed.

"There is nothing sexual between them. Their bonding is keeping Harry safe along with potions and spells Severus gave Harry before he started Hogwarts." Lucius calmly defended. "If you push this you will end up losing a son and possibly your mate. Once you see what we see, you'll understand."

Remus got up and quietly left. He had a lot to think about and he also needed to calm Moony down. The wolf was agitated with everything they had learned. He was so lost in thought he didn't notice Fenrir following him.

(*v*)

It took three days for Harry to come out of the lab. During that time Remus was miserable. His mate made him sleep on the couch and denied him any kind of contact. Severus, instead of using silver, denied him red meat and chocolate. Remus didn't go near the lab, but he did send notes, which came back burnt or torn up. Then there was Moony. The wolf, while furious at Dumbledore and his followers, had blocked their connection. Remus Lupin felt more lost than he ever had before and after meeting his mate and pack.

So when his cub left the lab, Remus cornered the teen and begged for another chance. He held his breath as Harry stayed silent. When several minutes passed the wolf's shoulders sagged in defeat. He turned and walked down the hall to the room Sirius was staying in.

"Moony?" Harry called out.

Remus stopped and turned to face Harry. "Yes, cub."

"Do you want to have lunch with me?"

Remus smiled. "Sure. When?"

"Today. Give me a few minutes to get cleaned up and we'll go." Harry answered.

"Take as long as you need, cub. I'll be in the sitting room waiting."

Harry nodded in response and walked into his room. When the door clicked shut, Remus started jumping in joy. His cub was giving him another chance and he wasn't going to screw it up. He should have let Sirius and Lucius explain before Harry had got off the train, but he was so furious about the bonding that he ignored them. Remus wasn't going to make that mistake again.

(*v*)

"You know Fred, its going to be hard to decide." George commented turning to look at his twin.

The two former Weasleys were sitting on the grass softly kicking their legs through the warm pond water. It was a surprise that the Flints took them to see Lady Flint's family in Australia. The family had welcomed the two with opened arms and wide smiles.

"I know what you mean. Lady Flint said that we have a lab of our own at the manor. Marcus explained that his father is territorial over his lab so the elves made us one per his instructions. It will have everything we need and if it doesn't then we are to ask the elves to get it."

"Our own lab." George sighed happily. "Oh, Freddie, I always wanted one and now we have two." He smiled brightly at his twin.

"Two?" Fred questioned in confusion.

"Yep. Lady Malfoy told me that we have a lab at their manor. Though the difference is we share with Harry and Draco. She assured me that the lab is big enough for the four of us, and won't hinder each other's work." George explained.

"Both families are trying to make sure we will be happy and comfortable with them." Fred mused. "The sad thing is our former parents refused to do that."

"I know. How are we going to pick?"

"Our brothers can help. Though I think Percy would pick Lucius Malfoy." Fred grinned.

George chuckled. "He would."

"Who will you pick?" Fred asked pressing closer to his brother's side.

"I don't know, Freddie." George replied tightening his arms around Fred. "The Flints aren't too public, but they are safer. The Malfoys have a lot of pull despite their reputation. They both will be able to keep Molly away. What about you?"

"I like the Malfoys. We would be able to see Harry more often if we stayed with them. But if we stay with the Flints we would be closer to Oliver. Do you think they would let us switch back and forth?"

"Like divorce parents?" George asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Yes. I like them both and don't want to upset anyone by picking one over the other. The Ladies Flint and Malfoy deserve better than that."

"I agree. We'll talk to them tomorrow." George replied. "I love you, Fred."

"I love you too. We'll always be together."

George silently agreed as he kissed Fred's temple. He will never leave his brother and he'll kill anyone who tries to split them up, or takes Fred from him.

(*v*)

"Arthur, where are the boys?" Molly asked looking at the empty chairs.

"Percy is interning with a law firm, Bill couldn't get away, and Charlie sent a letter saying a horde of dragons were born and the reserve needed everyone there."

"And the twins?" She huffed angrily.

"Charlie's letter mentioned that the twins were with him. Where are Ron, Ginny and Hermione?"

"At Hogwarts trying to get the Potter brat on our side. Albus had someone in place to keep the boy there for the holiday."

Arthur smirked. "Its just you and me. What should we do with an empty house?"

Molly smiled back and wrapped her arms around Arthur's neck. "I'm sure we can find something to do."

Arthur kissed his wife as he apparated them to their room. It was their first holiday alone in a long time and he was going to take full advantage of it.

(*v*)

It was a slow process but Remus and Harry became closer. Their lunch together allowed them to hash things out and understand what was happening. Remus came to accept his cub's bonding, while Harry understood Moony's objections. The two were close but not close enough for Harry to call Remus father.

Remus for his part accepted it with grace, knowing that in time Harry will see him as a parent. After their lunch, Remus had apologized to his mate and Severus. Both men were just happy to see progress between him and Harry.

Fenrir on the other hand still had some qualms about all of it. So two days before Yule he cornered Harry in the greenhouse. The older wolf wanted some questions answered.

"So tell me Harry, how do you feel about all this?"

"Anything specific?" Harry asked

"Your bonding, the blood adoption, Dumbledore?" Fenrir answered.

Harry crossed his arms and leaned against the table. "Well I'm happy with my bonding. I love Severus. Yes, its a little early to bond to him, but I still don't mind. I know he questions it and wanted me to experience things first, but to tell you the truth I still wouldn't have dated anyone."

Fenrir tilted his head. "Why not?"

Harry sighed. "I love him. It would have felt like a betrayal, like cheating. Also growing up I have always felt like I was older than my age." Harry gave Fenrir a small smile. "Aunt Petunia said it could be that I have an old soul. That I could be someone who was given the chance to re-live their life until they finally find where they are suppose to be."

"Do you believe that?"

Harry laughed. "To a point. As a wizard I wouldn't rule it out.

"What about this thing with Dumbledore?"

"Its make me furious and to question the man's sanity. I mean thousands of prophecies have been made and only a few have ever came true. If that man had ignored the one about me it wouldn't have come true."

"How do you know that?" Fenrir gave the teen a doubtful look.

"If he left it alone, I would have been raised ignorant of the man's manipulations and sinister mind. Instead he had to have my parents killed and tried to have me raised in an abusive household. He is dead set on trying to get me to kill someone who opposed him, and to rule every aspect of my life his way. He put himself on my radar, on Severus'. Gave us what we needed to stop him at every turn. Like I said, if he left it alone things would still be going his way and the Ministry would be clueless of who he really is."

"I see your point." Fenrir replied. "And your adoption?"

Harry smiled again. "I love it. Even if my first meeting with Remus could have gone better."

Fenrir chuckled. "Yeah. You know Remus is happy that he and Sirius finally have you. He took it hard when you disappeared and Sirius was arrested."

"How close?"

"A matter of hours. I had to stay in Alpha mode for two weeks until Moony finally exhausted them enough for our Healers to dose him with Dreamless Sleep. After that I put him to work or made him run around our land from sun up to sun down."

"When did it stop?"

"Two years ago it calmed down some. Occasionally Moony would have some outbursts, but those were easily handled."

"Will the same happen to me?"

Fenrir looked at Harry in confusion. "What do you mean?"

"The blood adoption gave me some wolf aspects. Well everything but the transformation. If I lose Severus will I become feral?"

"Yes. You still have a wolf, when your bonding is completed your wolf will see Severus as it's mate as well." Fenrir answered understanding what Harry said.

"Will you be my Alpha?" Harry smirked.

Fenrir returned the smile. "Yes, I am. You are Remus' cub. My wolf recognizes that. When you connect with your wolf it will see me as it's Alpha."

"Will you help me connect with my wolf?"

"Of course, cub. Whenever you're ready."

"So tomorrow."

Fenrir laughed. "Sure."

Harry rushed forward and hugged Fenrir. "Thank you."

"Anytime, cub." Fenrir replied returning the hug.

(*v*)

Even though it was a small intimate gathering Narcissa Malfoy went all out. The manor was decorated to the nines with purple roses and white carnations, there was some purple and white hydrangeas in the mix with baby's breath. The ballroom ceiling had floating candles and purple and white lace. The white runner ran the length of the floor from the doorway to the large ceiling to floor windows. The windows themselves were curtain-less so the guests can watch the snow fall in the background. In front of the windows was a conjured wooden archway decorated with purple and white lace and white roses and magically colored purple carnations. The chairs were lined up perfectly, the unity candle and ribbons were placed directly in the center of the archway.

On the groom side sat a beautiful middle age woman with auburn hair and hazel eyes of blue and brown. Seated next to her was Narcissa, Severus, Sirius, Remus and Fenrir. Behind them was Fred and George, the Flints, the Notts and Zabinis. The bride's side had her parents, grandparents, brothers, cousins and aunts and uncles. Standing for the groom was Harry while the bride's witness was her niece. Lucius was the officiator.

Argus' breath caught in his throat as he watched the love of his life walk down the runner, Irma was beautiful. Her hair was in a high bun with a few curls framing her face. She wore a long sleeve, knee length light purple dress with a boat neck collar and white lace over the purple. In her hands was a bouquet of purple roses and white carnations. The bride and groom only had eyes for each other.

The magic in the air made the guests smile. A good sign that Argus and Irma were meant for each other and Lady Magic was giving her approval. The auburn haired woman stood up with a big bright smile. She kissed Irma's cheek then whispered softly in her ear causing the Library matron to smile in return. The woman placed Irma's hand into Argus', then kissed Argus' cheek before retaking her seat.

Lucius started the ceremony speaking about the hardships the two went through to get to this point. He asked Lady Magic to continue blessing the two with love and happiness. The Lady answered with swirls of purple and blue magic around Irma and Argus' wrists after Lucius bound them together with red, white, purple and green ribbons.

The magic continued to swirl as the bride and groom spoke their vows of forever love, companionship, eternal happiness, understanding, fidelity, and continued friendship. With bound hands, together they lit the unity candle. Their free hands were used to exchange the rings. Their bodies absorbed the magic when their lips touched in a soft loving kiss.

Lucius announced the couple and everyone stood up to clap. Harry hugged them both, congratulating them. After Harry, everyone lined up to give their own congratulations. The auburn haired woman was last hugging them both and welcoming Irma to the family. She then moved passed an older man to hug Harry and thank him again for helping Argus take the next step.

Harry went to hug her back only to be forcibly pulled away. A growling Fenrir Greyback stared him down as the wolf pushed the woman behind him. Harry held up his hands with a smile and slowly backed away. The teen was then facing his mate's back as Severus glared at Fenrir with a drawn wand.

Harry looked around Severus to look at the woman. She looked back with a smile of her own.

"Welcome to the family, Guinevere." Harry laughed.