Chapter 2

The Nothing In Nothing

"Harry. Harry Potter."

When Harry said his name he saw Ciel's lips turn up in a small smirk, as if he had a dark secret that had to do with Harry himself and he believed it. He knew that look all too well, from the many times that he has done the same thing, it was almost impossible not to miss. Ciel knew something he didn't and he wanted to know what.

"So, Harry Potter, you didn't answer my question," Ciel said as he took a step forward, not once braking eye contact. Harry stood his ground, noticing that it was a challenge and Harry was all too eager to play this game.

"You didn't answer my question either, Earl." Harry heard Ciel chuckle darkly. Harry had the impression that that was what the young earl was expecting him to say.

"You are quite right, but I asked first," Ciel said. He still had a smirk on his face that was now laced with amusement. Harry glared at him when he noticed that he had lost this round. It seemed to only amuse Ciel further.

Harry could almost applause Ciel. The earl was a sharp one. He was not like all the other muggles Harry has met before. Ciel knew what he was doing and knew how to play his cards right. The earl was smart. He would haft to be cautious around him for now on. He might even be smart enough to figure out about the Dursley's.

That thought had reminded him of the Dursley's immediately. Braking eye contact with Ciel, he looked towards the crowd that had not noticed his and Ciel's presence. They hadn't noticed him, because he is nobody and Ciel, because if they knew that he was down there they all would be gathered around him since this is his party. Glancing around, he had a hunch and looked towards the small refreshment table. He was right. Stuffing his face was his cousin. How disgraceful. Harry wondered how many times it would take to make Dudley beg for death under his own hands.

Looking around a little more he spotted his aunt talking to a group of woman and not too far away from her was his uncle who was surprisingly talking to the butler of the mansion, Sebastian. Before Harry looked back at Ciel, Sebastian had caught his glance and smirked briefly, before turning back to talking to his uncle like nothing has happened.

Looking back at Ciel who was patiently waiting for an answer, he said, "You asked what someone like me is doing in the shadows. Why wouldn't I be? If you're as smart as I think you are, you already know the answer to your own question."

Ciel's smirk grew if that was possible and said, "This conversation shall be continued later. For now, let's eat."

Harry watched in confusion as Ciel turned and walked into the crowd of people and not even five seconds later, Sebastian had announced dinner. Walking behind the crowed that was leading to the dining room, he noticed that his uncle looked angry as ever. Harry wondered what had caused such a reaction to come from his uncle. Shrugging it off, he stepped into the dining room. As he looked around for a place for him to sit, someone grabbed him roughly and as he looked to see who it was he saw his uncle.

Glancing ahead to see where his uncle was taking him, he noticed that they were walking towards where his aunt and cousin were already seated. That's when he noticed two empty chairs on the right side of his aunt. As they were getting closer Harry saw movement in his line of sight and his uncle immediately froze.

Standing before them was Sebastian and as his uncle opened his mouth to say something, Sebastian beat him to it and said, "Forgive my intrusion, but my master has requested for Mr. Potter to sit by him this evening."

Harry saw his uncle glare hard at Sebastian, before saying, "I'm sorry, but I believe that is impossible."

Sebastian smirked darkly, before whispering, "I must insist. You don't want to have a scene here, do you, Dursley?"

His uncle seemed to hesitate for a moment, before finally shoving him forward and said, "Fine, he is all yours."

Harry could almost laugh. If there is anything his uncle hates the most it is making a scene around many wealthy muggles. Sebastian is as smart as his master. They are muggles that are very interesting. They both have secrets that concern Harry. He could see that much. What are they hiding from him? All he knows is that they knew who he is and they knew something more.

There was something that still confused Harry, they are smart, but why can't they see his ugliness. His freakiness. Why are they even talking to him? Many questions, little answers.

As his uncle started walking away he looked at the butler. The butler put on a fake smile and motioned for him to follow. Looking to the head of the table, that is supposed to hold the earl of the house, sat Ciel. Ciel was looking straight at him. Like he was looking him right through his soul.

As they made it to the head of the table, Harry noticed that the chair on Ciel's right was empty. Sebastian walked to the chair and pulled it out signaling for Harry to sit down, he did. Once everyone was settled and was silent, Ciel stood up and said, "Welcome, I am Ciel Phantomhive. You were all invited here today, because this is the anniversary of the Funtom Company. All other business shall be discussed after the weekend, enjoy."

As Ciel sat back down, Sebastian started serving the guests and a maid that had round glasses and had short reddish hair, started to pour drinks. She seemed to be very nervous, because she was shaking badly. She was a weak muggle, but Harry didn't put it past himself to think that he may be wrong, because Ciel wouldn't just hire someone weak. Ciel was to smart for that.

It wasn't long for everyone to start talking again. The only people who seemed to stay silent was Ciel and himself. Dinner seemed to fly by for Harry and by the time it was for everyone to go, he was not happy. His uncle seemed to be in a very bad mood and it wouldn't do him very good.

As everyone started walking to their carriages, he spotted his relatives heading to their carriage. He started to walk towards them when he was suddenly stopped by Ciel, who had grabbed his shoulder. Shrugging the hand off he turned around and waited for Ciel to say something.

"Harry Potter, we had not finished our conversation today and I had my butler, Sebastian, to inform your relatives that you are to come back tomorrow for lunch. I will send a carriage for you. I will be expecting you." With that said, Ciel turned around and walked away. Well know he knew what his uncle was angry about. Harry was surprised, but smiled when he noticed that he will get to continue this game that had started between him and Ciel and maybe even Sebastian.

Tomorrow will be interesting, very interesting.

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