Dear Draco,
You know the procedure. This is spelled for your eyes only and any replies must be coded the same.
As my second in command, I am writing you first to let you know that I am, in fact, alive.
The negotiations took an unexpected turn and there was an unavoidable delay. The Queen, despite our previous assumptions, had only one demand. It was rather steep, but still much less than we had expected.
As for not contacting you personally, well, I was unconscious. She demanded that I become a vampire. I accepted.
Before you freak out, it was the only way and it does come with benefits. I am much more powerful now. She says defeating Voldie and Dumbles should be a cakewalk for me now that I am a vampire/dragon hybrid. Yes, that's right, dragon.
She's adopted me as her son. She didn't say anything, but, I think, despite her protests to the contrary, that she is actually very concerned about the way the war will go. I think, and remember this is only a guess, that she wanted to ensure the survival of her clan by gaining a strong ally. Then she doubled her chances by making me (aforementioned ally) as strong as possible.
Anyway, I will be gone for a bit longer, training. I need to get used to my newfound strength and powers. Keep me updated on all activity. If it's an emergency, just tap the black stone on that bracelet I gave you three times.
Good luck.
Harry
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Dear Harry,
YOU BLOODY GIT! You had us all worried sick! You're never allowed to go on assignment alone ever again! At the very least, you must take the werewolf with you, he's been insufferable these past couple weeks. Moping and whining, it's bloody annoying and your fault that we had to put up with it!
Dragon? How does that work? They're creatures of fire and vampires are cold.
As for the vampire thing, honestly, I saw it coming. There have been a lot of rumors about the Queen's longing for a child. And how could she resist one such as you?
Now that I think about it, I probably should have warned you.
Anyway, what's it like with your new mummy? Does she actually have a name?
Yeah sure I'll keep you bloody posted now that I know that you're still alive!
Report as of now: we've managed to stop several death eater attacks thanks to Luna, and Dumbledore has been rather suspiciously quiet since they killed off Charlie. I still feel rather bad about that, he was my second favorite Weasley. Anyway, heard some whispers of the two sides teaming up to take you out, but no confirmation.
Fine, train away! Leave me to rot with all these ridiculously incompetent fools you call officers. Enjoy the time away; you won't be getting any more of it once you come back.
Draco
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Draco,
Sorry it took me so long to reply. Training is difficult, but moving swiftly, should be back in control within the next week or two.
It's called an ice dragon, duh. You're a pureblood, raised in the magical world, aren't you supposed to know about these things?
I can't tell you her name, it's against the rules. You know that. On that note, I've been given a new name as well. We had to perform a rather exhausting ritual in order to pull it off, but she insisted. Too many people know the name "Harry Potter". So, to protect me, it is no longer mine, merely a use name. I can't tell you that one either. She said that only her (as my parent) and my mate (or mates) should know it.
As for having a mother, it's an odd sensation. I find that I care for her much more than I thought possible. And she is ridiculously overprotective of me. She blew up the microwave when some of the blood burned my tongue (I'd cooked it for too long). She repaired if of course, but now every time she passes it she glares at it. When she uses it she slams the door and jabs the buttons. Never knew one could hold a grudge against an appliance. I can't help but enjoy it, but it will take awhile to get used to.
Keep up the good work. Remember to keep moral up. When we lose hope, we lose.
A Dumbledore/Voldemort alliance worries me. Gather as much information on this as you can.
Harry
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Harry,
No need to be insulting. Care of Magical Creatures was not exactly my forte, even before that overgrown oaf took over.
Dumbledore's side finally made a move to overtake Hogsmeade.
Our dear, not so good friend Ronald nearly took Neville's arm off, but Tonks managed to save it. Blaise wasn't so lucky. Lavender got him with a cutting curse to the neck. Sorry about that, knew you were fond of him.
Fred and George captured Ron and Ginny. We questioned them, and got some information, it's new but not much. Percy has yet to be seen on the battlefield, but we did finally confirm that he's with Dumbledore. He's doing for him basically what Hermione does for us; strategize. Turns out Fleur's a spy, but Bill is not. I'm not surprised, not that I'm ever surprised. Stupid veela, I knew there was something funny about her the whole time. Poor Bill is pretty broken up about the whole thing. But it's alright I'm helping him heal, in my own VERY special way.
Anyway, they are planning to merge with Voldemort but negotiations are going poorly. They plan to send an envoy to your mum soon. No one knows we got to her first, not yet at least.
Still doing okay.
Draco
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MR MALFOY!
YOU WILL CEASE STATING THESE UPSETTING THINGS TO MY SON! HE DOES NOT NEED TO HEAR OF THEM IN SUCH A CALLOUS FASHION! IT TOOK AGES FOR HIM TO TRANSFORM BACK INTO HIS HUMAN FORM BECAUSE HE WAS UNABLE TO CALM DOWN! IF YOU HARM HIM IN THIS WAY AGAIN I WILL REMOVE THAT WHICH YOU USE TO HOLD YOUR UNFEELING WRITING UTENCIL!
Affectionately yours,
THE MOST DEADLY AND VERY PISSED OFF QUEEN OF VAMPIRES!
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Draco,
I was sad to hear about Blaise. It did bring some good though. The emotional stress did in moments what three weeks worth of training was unable to. I have finally succeeded in obtaining, maintaining, and letting go of, my dragon form. At first I was unable to change back, I'm afraid, but, it did help me understand the basics a bit better.
Boils down to this: I'll be back soon. She wants another week to make sure I've retained everything. Then, she will be coming with me when I return to Godric's Hollow.
As for that envoy they sent, well, they're dead. All eighteen of them. Percy was leading them. He saw me and threw the killing curse. Mother tore them apart with her bare hands. It was rather gruesome.
And the only thing funny about Fleur was the odd green tinge she caused you to turn. Jealousy is an ugly thing Draco.
Harry
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Harry,
I can see what you mean by overprotective now. It definitely was not an understatement. I'd never seen a fire-spitting howler before. Third degree burns all over my hands. If this in any way affects my newly revived sex life, I'll kill you. Anyway, things are getting dicier, return as quickly as you are able. We can hold out for as long as needed, but it would go much smoother if you could be here in person.
Draco
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Draco,
We'll be arriving shortly.
Harry