Harry smiled as he looked down at Auaraya's sleeping form. He still hadn't got used to the near breathless state his love was in. After the many nights, he had finally gotten the girl from his dreams. Auaraya snuggled close to him as she slept on. He frowned as he thought about Christmas. It was just two days away and he still hadn't picked up anything for Auaraya. He sighed as he tried to fall asleep. They had a long night ahead of them. He finally gave up as he slowly and carefully slide off the couch without waking his girl.
He wondered over to the many books and looked through the titles, until he found one that sounded interesting; The True Secrets of the Vampire Race. He sat in a nearby chair and looked at the table of contents. His eyes widened at the many different chapters. There were chapters about: vampire posers, wannabes, turned vampires, rituals and ceremonies, and those who were born as true vampires. Harry flipped to the first chapter and began to read. He became so into the chapter that he did not notice when Auaraya awoke and was standing by his shoulder. He was just about to begin reading chapter four when she made her presence known.
"Interesting book isn't it." Auaraya spoke, startling Harry.
"Yea it is." Harry said looking up and her and smiling.
"So find anything you liked?" she asked as she walked around to stand in front of him. Harry placed the book on a nearby table and pulled her to his lap.
"Yes. It is so interesting to read. Why are there not books like this for everyone to read. It could really help for people to learn about your people." Harry said, running a hand through her hair.
"It is the only copy. Lord Jason made sure of that. He kept the writer from making anymore copies after Lord Tom became Voldemort. He didn't want information about the clans out in case something like this ever happened." Auaraya explained.
"Do you think Kina would mind if I borrowed it? I would like to read the rest of it."
"I'm sure she wouldn't mind. Besides you should learn more about my people."
"Great! Hey do you think that we could come up with a way to make the people see the truth about your kind. I mean the people should be taught about them."
"I don't know we can think of something. Just have to find a way to figure out who is behind these attacks. Then maybe we can talk to Lord Jason about printing more copies of the book." Auaraya said laying her head on Harry's shoulder. She stiffened a yawn and closed her eyes.
"Why don't you go on to sleep? Just relax." Harry told her rubbing her back in circles.
"Alright sounds good." Auaraya said falling asleep on Harry. Harry just smiled at her and carefully stood up. He gently laid Auaraya down on the couch. He transfigured a blanket and pillow for her. He smiled and gently kissed her forehead.
Harry wondered around the game room until he became bored. He decided to head out the main door. Afraid that he would not be able to reopen the door, he propped the door open. He carefully made his way out the door and into the huge library. He wondered down the aisles and noticed the different titles. There were tons of volumes on the Dark Arts. At one glance one would wonder if they owned every Dark Arts book known. There were even books that were no longer made. He soon decided to explore the rest of the castle.
He wondered into the hall. He began to explore the second floor. As he passed by the rooms, he noticed a door that was slightly opened. He could hear strange sounds coming from the room. Curiosity got the better of him and he slowly and quietly snuck up to the door. What he heard made his jaw drop open. He peaked in and, to his horror, saw Lucius pounding into a very willing and moaning Severus. He quickly ran trying to get the imagine out of his head. As he began to head to the main floor, he noticed that there was a big lack of windows. He soon realized that many of the windows were bordered up.
Harry descended down the spiral staircase and began to wonder the main floor. He noticed many Death Eaters wondering the around but none seemed to bother him. He noticed they would not go near the stair case. The windows on the main floor were the only ones not bordered up. Streams of sunlight poured in but the place still seemed so dark. Harry wondered into a long hall way that he recognized from a pervious dream. He headed down the hall until he reached the end of the hall. The hall led to a set of two huge double doors. Looking around to see if anyone had followed him, he opened the doors and walked in.
The first thing he noticed was that the room was the main meeting room and throne room. There were no windows at all, leaving the room in complete darkness. Candles lined the walls to give some light off. He wondered further into the room until he reached the throne. He noticed the throne was upon a platform. He also noticed a door in the back of the room. He wondered where it leads but did not proceed to it. Instead, he turned and sat on the throne. He was so caught up in his exploring that he did not realize when someone walked in until they tapped him on the shoulder.
"Well, this is a surprise. Usually no one is in this room without there being something going on." The voice said causing Harry to jump.
"Oh sorry Damien. I was just wondering around. I couldn't sleep." Harry grinned as he stood up.
"It's alright. I take it Auaraya and Kina are asleep?" Damien questioned.
"Yea, and so is Draco." Harry replied.
"I checked in on your rooms but I didn't see anyone."
"Oh. Well, Draco is with Hyacintha in her room and Auaraya fell asleep in Hyacintha's game room."
"That's surprising. Hyacintha barely lets anyone into that room."
"Not even Auaraya and Draco?"
"Not even them. Lord Jason had created that room shortly after they moved back here. He wanted to give her a place to go to when things became to dangerous for her." Damien said as he sat on the platform. Harry sat beside of him.
"So how did you become her bodyguard?" Harry asked.
"I had been with Lord Jason since before he had Hyacintha. I protected him in the battle that nearly ended his life and that of his unborn child. Since then I have been placed in a high honor and protected Kina and Lord Jason since then." Damien said.
"Wow. So if you were there for it all, how did Auaraya and Hyacintha grow up together if Auaraya's parents were always off? How does Draco fit in if Auaraya hasn't known him for very long? When exactly did Hyacintha and Draco first met?" Harry began
Damien chuckled, his eyes sparkled with amusement. "One question at a time. First off, Auaraya was born a few months before Hyacintha. The girls were raised around each other. They studied together, trained together, and played together. Auaraya stayed with Lord Jason when she was younger as her parents traveled. When she became older, she traveled with them to."
"Ok so how does Draco fit in if Auaraya hasn't known him for very long? He did say he grew up with Hyacintha too." Harry wondered.
"Well, Draco wasn't trained with Hyacintha until he was around eight or nine. By then, Auaraya was traveling a lot with her parents. It took a while before anyone felt comfortable with Hyacintha's control over her power. Auaraya and Draco only met this past summer. How those two never met before is still a mystery."
"What did you mean about no one feeling comfortable with Hyacintha's control over her power until she was eight?"
"Well look at her parents. One is a very powerful clan leader and the other is a powerful Dark Lord with a huge taste for the Dark Arts. Put there power together and you get Hyacintha. She still has much growing left to do. Just think about what all she will be able to do when she gets older."
"I've been wondering, if your race never dies, then what about their mates? What happens if one is killed or something? If their mate isn't one of you, would they grow old?"
"I was wondering when you would ask that. Once bonded to our mate, then the mate will be granted immortality. If one mate is killed then the other follows in death. It is hard for one mate to live without the other."
Harry pondered over Damien's answer. He began to wonder about Jason and Lord Voldemort. If Voldemort was said to be dead, then why didn't Jason follow him into death? Was it because of Hyacintha or was it something else? He knew that Damien couldn't answer the questions. They both sat in silence until a voice startled both of them.
"Harry, have you been up this entire time?" A voice said from behind them. Both turned in the direction of the voice and sighed when they saw that it was Voldemort.
"Milord, I thought you were with Lord Jason." Damien said standing up.
"I was. He is still sleeping and will be for at least another hour. Besides there will be a gathering soon." Voldemort said.
"Is it already night fall?" Harry asked standing as well.
"It will be. The sun will be going down soon." Voldemort replied.
"Will my serves be required?" Damien asked.
"Just make sure the girls do not leave here. Harry, Jason would wish a word with you and the others in my study. Kina knows where it is." Voldemort said.
"I thought you said Jason was asleep still?" Harry asked.
"I thought he was but he just contacted me through our mind link. He says it's important. You better get the others and get going." Voldemort said.
Harry nodded and headed out of the room and back to the library. He continued on until he came upon the door that led to the hidden game room. He was surprised to see the door still opened. He walked on in and let the door close behind him. He noticed that Draco was the only one in there. He was sitting on the couch flipping through the different channels looking completely bored.
"Where did the girls go?" Harry asked as he sat next to Draco.
"Kina's room. They are changing. They just got up not very long ago." Draco said.
"Well, Jason wants to see us in his study for something."
"Yea he contacted Kina. It took me a while to calm her down."
"He scared her?"
"Yea because he was so loud. He was either angry or he just wanted to make sure she got up." Draco said smirking.
"I don't think he was angry at her. Wish they would hurry up."
"Don't you want to change clothes? I mean you did wear those yesterday."
"I guess I better. Don't you?"
"We better. It's not like they are going to hurry anytime soon."
Harry and Draco left the room. They decided they wanted to hurry in case the girls would be ready. They quickly left the library and headed for the third floor. Once there, they headed to their bedrooms to change. They met back up in the hall and headed back.
"Umm did you manage to prop the door open by any chance?" Harry asked.
"No I didn't. Why...Oh..." Draco responded as they stood in front of the painting. The panther was not letting them back in.
"So what do we do now?"
"Don't know, I guess we could just wait for them here." Draco said as he headed to a couch nearby. Harry joined him as they both waited and watched for the girls. They didn't know how long they waited until they heard a shout.
"There you are. We have been looking all over for you!" It was Auaraya.
"What do you mean? We left not very long ago." Draco said.
"Yea, we just left to change and came back forgetting that we couldn't reenter." Harry said.
"We saw you when you walked into your rooms. We thought you were waiting for us when we didn't see you leave." Auaraya replied.
"Well you found us, now where is Kina?" Draco asked.
"She is waiting for us in the hall downstairs." Auaraya said as he began to head out of the room.
"She could have come in with you." Draco replied as he followed her. Harry just rolled his eyes at the two as he followed them. It was going to be a long night.
The group headed out into the hall and followed Auaraya to the first floor. She led them to a hall in which no one realized was there. Hyacintha was waiting for them in front of a door.
"This hall wasn't here when I came down earlier." Harry commented.
"Yes it was. You have to know its there in order to find it. The stairs on down led up to the other floors but mainly to my parents rooms." Hyacintha said as she led them down three doors. She stopped at an elegant looking door with snakes around the knob. She touched the knob and the door opened. Hyacintha led the group on into the study. As Harry entered, the door closed behind him.
"Wow! This place looks awesome." Draco said looking around.
"You never have been in here?" Harry questioned.
"No. This is the first time I've been anywhere near this hall before."
"This is my fathers study." Hyacintha said as she sat down behind the oak desk. Auaraya sat on top of the desk and flipped through the papers. Draco looked around the study and smirked as Harry began to wonder towards a door at the back. He had heard voices and wondered where they were from. He was about to open the door when Hyacintha's voice stopped him.
"Do not open the door! It leads to a meeting room for Papa." Hyacintha said standing up.
"Why can't we go in there?" Harry asked.
"Papa is in a meeting. We are not to interrupt." Hyacintha said.
"But that hasn't stopped you before." Auaraya said smirking.
"That's because I can get away with it." Hyacintha said acting like a spoiled child.
"You have your parents wrapped around your fingers and you know it." Auaraya said still smirking.
"Yea well, Father should have been here by now. I am going to go check. All of you stay here." Hyacintha said heading to the door.
Auaraya watched as Hyacintha headed out the door. She shook her head and headed to the door in the back. Draco and Harry glanced at one another before following her to the door. The three of them opened the door wide enough to look inside. It wasn't long before they saw Hyacintha walk into the room.
Hyacintha gracefully entered the meeting room. She startled everyone as she past them by. She smirked at the look her father gave her. She circled the Death Eaters and began to head up to the throne. All eyes were watching her as she walked gracefully. No one noticed the sneer on one's face until Hyacintha came even with him. He pulled out his wand and through a curse at her. She didn't see it coming until she felt someone pull her out of the way. The person had grabbed hold of her from around her waist and pulled her back towards them. It was just in the neck of time. Voldemort stood up angrily and glared daggers at the man. Hyacintha looked back at the one who saved her. It was Snape. He kept a tight hold on her until the traitor was caught.
"How many here have decided to turn against me!" Voldemort yelled. Everyone cringed.
'That's not going to bring the traitors out.' Jason told his mate through their mind link.
'Did you see what they have done?' Voldemort replied.
'No. What has happened?'
'Someone just attacked our daughter.'
'What! She was supposed to be in the study.'
'Well, she's here now.'
'I'm coming.'
"Severus, bring her here." Voldemort said sitting back down.
"Yes, Milord." Snape replied. He had picked Hyacintha up bridle style as she hung tight to him. She was shaking terribly. Snape slowly made his way to Voldemort. Hyacintha had buried her face in Snape's robes. Once he reached the throne, he carefully placed Hyacintha in Voldemort's lap. She quickly clung onto her father for dear life. She was terrified that she might get attacked again.
"Severus, you and Lucius do not let anyone leave this room!" Voldemort said. Severus bowed as he and Lucius made their way to doors. In no time at all, the Death Eaters were surrounded by very angry clan members.
"Is she alright? Is she hurt?" Jason said as he rushed to his mate and child.
"Severus pulled her out of harms way. She is just scared right now." Voldemort replied.
Jason kneeled down to his daughters' level and ran soothing circles on her back. His eyes flashed sliver as he glared at all the people in the room. Everyone cringed at the sight. Many fell to their knees and bowed their heads. Several were left standing looking extremely scared out of their minds. Voldemort cradled his daughter close to him.
"How many must betray me? Know this, if you ever betray me like this again, I will not care what my mate's people do to you." Voldemort said, his eyes becoming red. "You may leave one by one after they check to see who is truly loyal."
The Vampires broke any mind barriers and looked deep into the Death Eaters to see were their loyalties laid. By the end of the search, seven were left behind. They each glanced at each other knowing it would not be long before their life ended. The clan slowly formed a circle around the seven and chained them up to a long piece of chain. Everyone was connected to each other.
"Take them down to the cells and leave them there. We will deal with them at the next meeting." Jason said his eyes till shining silver. The clan bowed and led the group away. Severus and Lucius joined their lords at the throne once everyone had left the room.
"Go into the study and let the others in." Jason said calmly. Lucius went to the back of the room and went to open the door. He was surprised to find the door already slightly opened. He opened it the rest of the way and motioned for them to follow him.
Voldemort had slipped Hyacintha to Jason's arms and let him have the seat. He stood up and watched the group of three enter the room.
"Now can one of you tell me why she decided to come in here?" Voldemort asked calmly.
"She was looking for Lord Jason, Sir." Draco spoke up after no one else would.
"Well we were going to let you do your Christmas shopping since it is just four days away. Now I think it will have to wait until tomorrow." Voldemort said.
"No don't do that. Let Draco and Harry go do their shopping with Severus. Hyacintha and Auaraya can go tomorrow with Lucius. Auaraya's parents want to see her." Jason said as he stood up with Hyacintha still in his arms.
"Are you sure? I know you wanted to go with them."
"Yes, I'm sure. Besides, I want to deal with those traitors."
"Alright. You heard him. Severus, you know the place that stays open just for their kind. There might be other stores opened as well. Be careful. If you need more time, you may finish your shopping in the morning." Voldemort said. Severus bowed and led the boys away.
"Auaraya, your parents wanted to see you. They say they have a surprise for you." Jason said smiling. Auaraya looked confused before heading off to find her parents. Jason began to head through the study and into the hall. He made his way down the hall until he came upon his bedchambers. Voldemort moved in front of him and opened the doors for him. He followed his mate into the room. Their bed was big enough for three of more people to sleep on. Jason laid Hyacintha down in the middle of the bed as he laid on one side of her. She stayed glued to his side. Voldemort curled on the other side of her. The two mates stayed that way, comforting their daughter. It wasn't long before Hyacintha fell into a comforting sleep. Jason glanced at his mate and stood up. Voldemort slowly got up, not wanting to wake his daughter up.
"It will be alright." Voldemort told his mate as he pulled him into a comforting embrace.
"I know but when will this war be over with." Jason said.
"When Dumbledore falls. He has interfered in too many lives. He must pay." Voldemort replied.
"I know, but it must end soon. I fear something will happen to her if it is allowed to continue."
"We will protect her. Nothing will happen to her." Voldemort said.
Dumbledore smiled to himself. He had everything set. All he needed now was to wait for the holidays to end and the students to return. He could just see it now when Voldemort realizes his daughter is the one to betray him. His eyes sparkled as he thought about the end of the pointless war. If his plan succeeded, he would never be challenged again.