I DO NOT OWN HP

Lucius Malfoy scowled at the bright colorful wards surrounding Hogwarts, keeping him out. He conjured a toy mouse that was a portkey and quickly sent it in the school, animating it to track down Harry Potter at all costs. He smirked, apparating away. A pair of grey eyes stared at the spot where he once stood, eyes narrowing in suspicion.

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"Harry!" Draco called, causing the young Headmaster to turn from his conversation with Daphne.

"Hey, Draco, what's up?" Harry asked with a grin. Draco shook his head, bringing out a frown from Harry.

"My father was outside of the ward line just now. I saw him do something, but I'm unsure exactly what he did, as it was too dark to really see." Draco reported with Harry's eyes narrowing.

"Lucius Malfoy you say?" Harry muttered angrily, back straightening as power rolled off of him. "I want people scouring every corner. I'll check the Marauders Map, but I don't think a DE is actually in these walls. Knowing Voldemort, he's butthurt over his loss. Thus, he wants Lucius to capture me somehow so he can laugh at my foolishness."

Harry's eyes snapped back to the young Malfoy. "Alright, you know what? Grab the Council, we're going to Gringotts," he said with a cold smile. Draco nodded sharply, pressing his dragon symbol with Daphne.

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"Harry, what exactly is your plan?" Daphne murmured to her boyfriend, hating that she didn't know what he was planning.

"While my godfather may not be free...he was never actually convicted as he had no trial. However, he is on the run. This allows me to claim Black lordship in his absence. I will then annul the marriage between Narcissa Malfoy nee Black, and Lucius Malfoy, making Narcissa a Black again-"

"Which will by default make Draco a Black too, meaning that Lucius will no longer have any hold over him!" Daphne finished, smirking widely. Harry beamed at her.

"Exactly!" Harry exclaimed as he walked up to the goblin. "Hi, I'm here to speak with Ragnok."

"Name?" the goblin drawled, not looking up. Harry frowned before replying,

"Lord Potter." The goblin's head snapped up so fast that Harry thought he might have snapped his neck.

"See yourself in sir." the goblin murmured, bowing his head in respect. Harry nodded back to him, bringing the group with him as he swept through Gringotts hallways.

"Lord Potter!" Ragnok said in surprise after he allowed the group in.

"Director Ragnok," Harry replied cooly, causing the goblin to realize this was serious. "I wish to annul the marriage between Narcissa Malfoy nee Black and Lucius Malfoy, under the terms that he has breached the contract by allowing himself to be branded by that psychopath."

Ragnok nodded, pulling out the Black House files. "I see, I assume you're recalling the dowry as well?" he asked, glancing up at Harry who looked confused until Daphne explained that it would take a good chunk out of Lucius' wealth.

"Yes," Harry replied, getting a feral grin from Ragnok.

"Very well Lord Potter-Black, you have officially returned Narcissa to the house of Black, as well as her son, Draco Black. Do you have any other business with Gringotts today?" Ragnok asked.

"Yes actually. Daphne here convinced me to ask for an alliance." Harry said sheepishly, getting a laugh from the goblin king.

"What would us goblins get out of it?" Ragnok asked seriously, making Harry pause before replying,

"Rights. Rights to become a warrior nation again, rights to be seen as equals, and no discrimination. I have plans to use the war to effectively change many things around here, the Ministry and prejudice being a few."

Ragnok nodded thoughtfully. "I think we can work with that Lord Potter," he said with a sharp grin, shaking hands with the smirking Headmaster.

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Harry stood over the enlarged Marauders Map. He wore black dueling robes with his wand holster in his sleeve. His hair was styled into a cut that would flash the faded scar to anyone who looked. A bright green emerald lightning bolt was embroidered onto his shoulder, with a white dragon on the back of the robes. "There are no DEs here," he muttered, his eyes searching the map once more.

"Not that they could get in with the new wards," Daphne commented with a sneer, getting a few low chuckles from her fellow Dragons.

"But Draco saw his sperm donor outside, and he did something. We know that most likely he was targeting me, especially after that massive blow to Moldy's reputation." Harry replied, getting a series of nods.

"Is it possible...that he didn't send in a person?" Terry asked, and Ron widened his eyes.

"Harry, think! Why would Lucy Malfoy himself want to risk himself, if he could send in something that isn't alive to capture you! It's a move without sacrifice and one that he is sure of working. Or at least, he hopes will work." Ron blurted, his blue eyes blazing.

"Makes sense Ron," Justin murmured, "why risk even more when he could easily...maybe imperius an animal in to do it for him? Plus, I bet his precious master isn't so happy with his Death Snackers right now. Lucius' very life could be on the line for this mission."

Draco closed his eyes, but couldn't find the remorse or pity he was searching for. "It was his choice to join them, his choice to kiss the feet of a self-styled lord," he whispered before opening his eyes, "he is no father of mine. I feel nothing for him."

Harry nodded to him. "Alright, so we've agreed that Lucius probably imperiused some animal to track me down. He most likely made the animal a portkey to some prison cell."

Suddenly Fred and George interrupted, "But if that's true-"

"Then he forgot-"

"That portkeys-"

"Don't work in Hogwarts!" they finished in synch. Harry grinned savagely.

"Perfect. We aren't in danger. However, you can never be too prepared for him. Knowing him, he has to make a statement of his power soon. He will attack somewhere." Harry paused. He looked over the heads of his Council to see the DA, all looking back with determined faces.