To Bring a Smile:

Lets Make a Deal!

SedMai

Disclaimer: All Harry Potter and Batman characters rights and properties goes to JK Rowling and Warner Bros Pictures/ DC Comics. No money is being made in the creation of this story. It's sole purpose is for poorly written entertainment. All other characters are fictional.

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There is a saying, that revenge is a dish best served cold. Is revenge needed in modern society? What if a person feels the need to have some type of justice from being wronged. Today's society there are still cases of justice not being served. This lack of closure could, and maybe having something taken that was precious in their life. It could consume them, twist them in a way that they become the very person they despise. They say it's harder to forgive, and in a sense that could be true. To forgive somebody that did an act so grievous, takes a lot of willpower and self discipline. Something many people do not and will not have, but could be much better for the individual, mentally and spiritually. Revenge could be a dish best served cold, but maybe it's better not to be served at all.

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Luna stared at her captor as she was still unconscious. It was funny how the wrackspurts seem to disappear when they're sleeping. Peering down, Luna's face was inches from Bellatrix. She wondered what happened in this woman's life to make her become so evil. If she really thought about it, she was becoming the same way. There are huge differences between the two of them, especially the psychopathic tendencies. Even Luna knew there were lines that had to be drawn and Bellatrix stepped over those lines many years ago. She had to wonder, how could a very pretty witch and from the stories she heard, extremely intelligent. Become the right hand woman of the Dark Lord. That would be a very interesting story to be heard. Too bad they don't have the time. So many things yet to do. Luna bent down and slapped Bella across the face.

" ? Where am I?" Looking around she found the room familiar. She got the wind knocked out of her when a blond girl jumped in her lap.

Luna straddled Bella looking her right in the eye. "Hello crazy lady. How are you feeling?"

Bellatrix snarled at the blond girl, "Untie me, and maybe if you're lucky I will make your death quick."

Luna tapped her chin, "Hmmm, No. I don't think so." Standing up she took out some ribbon. This would make her look so lovely. A fitting gift if she would say so herself.

"You better let me go or else." She started to watch the blond girl who was beginning to tie her up in a ribbon.

"Or else what."

Bellatrix heard a voice from behind her. It sounded familiar, "Who ever you are. You just made the worst mistake in your pathetic life. The Dark Lord is going to flay you alive and I will have the immense pleasure of watching it."

"Hmm, that does sound fun doesn't it. Too bad he doesn't know you're here and I would oh so love play with you right now. Hearing those screams, it would sound like a musical masterpiece."

Bellatrix was starting to worry. Whoever this was seemed more unstable than she was,and that was saying a lot. Then she realized who the voice belonged to. "Ickle Baby Potter? Is that you?" Bellatrix saw the blond girl tying the huge ribbon into a huge bow.

"You know it's taking every bit of my willpower to not get to know you more personally."

"Oh, come here, and Auntie Bella will make you feel so…" A hand grabbed her hair and yanked her head back. Her eyes widened as she was staring at a white painted face. The eyes were darkened with black around them a little, but the most unsettling aspect of the face was the painted red smile. Harry Potter? If this was the chosen one, the wizarding world was in trouble. A straight razor was gliding along her cheek. Caressing her flesh, almost wanting to become more intimate with what lies underneath her perfectly pale skin. "Oh Bella, I do love to have these intimate talks with you. You know I would love to play, but you are not mine." Pushing her head forward Harry went in front of Bellatrix. "No there is another person who you wronged more and I know that he will not play as nicely as I would have." Harry put his arm around Luna giving her a squeeze. "Luna dear I think it's time to set the stage for our guest who I think is about to arrive."

Luna stood at attention and saluted, "Right away Mr. J."

Harry chuckled, watching his favorite person leave. Harry wondered what he would look like with green hair. He so loved to be able to not wear his mask. It was so liberating to be free to be who he really was. 'The Clown Prince', hmm that does has a certain savoir faire. If he were to say so himself. He starting laughing maniacally. Stopping he looked over at Bella, "Now we can't have you be interrupting our little show." Harry took out a ball gag and stuffed it in her mouth. Tying it behind her head he looked at her and nodded. "Yes that will work nicely." Looking up he smiled a huge smile. "It's showtime"

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Walking through the front door, Remus was irritated. Why couldn't Tonks realize that being together wasn't a good idea. Not only was he much older than her, but he still had to deal with his furry little problem. Sighing, it was times like this that he wished Padfoot was still alive. He needed somebody just to talk. Looking around he was surprised by how much the house looked. Careful not to wake up Walburga, he crept through the hallway. All around him were portraits of Harry who was giving him a thumbs up and a smile. Shaking his head, Remus chuckled. He knew eventually Harry's Marauder side would come out.

"REMUS LUPIN COME ON DOWN!"

Remus jumped back five feet from fright. Looking around, he didn't see anything. Looking at the pictures they were all pointing down into the basement. Shrugging, Remus went down the stairs. Of all the things he was expecting it wasn't what was in front of him. Two curtains were set up at the end of the room. The left was marked with a number one and the right had a number two.

Standing in front of the curtain was Harry, covered in some ridiculous clown makeup. "Harry, why are you wearing that makeup, It's not Halloween."

Harry just ignored Remus, "Yes, well. Welcome to LETS MAKE A DEAL!" Walking up to Remus Harry put his arms around his shoulder. "Congratulations for making it this far in the game. Now we have here two curtains. Both have a wonderful prizes behind them."

Remus looked at Luna who was motioning with her hand at both curtains. "Luna?" Noise from beside him grabbed his attention. His eyes widened, and then he growled, "Bellatrix!" He was about to lunge at her, when something hit his nose bringing him out of his red haze.

Harry had a rolled up newspaper in his hand, shaking it at Remus. "Bad doggy. Bad. We mustn't play with other people's toys."

Remus realized then, that he was in the Twilight Zone. That could be the only explanation. Everything seemed too surreal for it to be reality. "What?"

Harry moved Moony's head to face the curtains. "I need you to pick one of the curtains Moony."

Deciding to humor his honorary nephew, "Umm, curtain two."

This was the exciting part to Harry. He didn't even know what was going to be revealed. "Luna dear, let's see what is behind curtain number two."

Luna pulled a string, and the curtain fell, revealing a blow up doll that had a very good resemblance of I-Will-Gut-You-If-You-Call-Me-Nymphadora Tonks. In a sing-song voice, "You win a brand new blow up doll." Luna went over and held up the doll, "Featuring Feel Just Like the Real Thing Technology."

Harry went over to Luna and smiled brightly and Remus, "Congratulations!" Their smile faded slowly as Moony was staring stupidly at them.

Leaning over Luna whispered to Harry, "You don't think the rumors are true do you?"

Harry did hear about some of the rumors, but he didn't think that they were true. If he was to be honest with himself. Who would reject a woman who was throwing themselves at you. "I guess, I mean he does kinda worship the man."

Luna looked away, "I can't look."

Just thinking about it was turning him green, "Well, it would seem you're not entirely happy with your prize." Harry turned away and tapped his wand on the top of the dolls head. It turned into an older man, with wrinkly skin. He had a long white beard. It's mouth was shaped in an O. He was wearing bright purple robes with stars all over. "Congratulations, You get." Harry looked at the doll, "A bearded, wrinkly, old headmaster. To do what, um," Harry smiled at his Uncle Remus, "Congratulations." Harry didn't know why Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah was playing through his head right now.

Shaking his head, Remus was about to get sick. If those were the type of rumors floating around, he was going to shag Tonks till she couldn't walk anymore. Padfoot was probably rolling on the ground laughing his ass off right now. "Uh you can keep it."

Dropping the doll Harry went over and motioned to curtain number one. "If you like, you can give up your wrinkly Headmaster," Harry laughed at that, 'Headmaster', "doll and take what is behind curtain number one."

Remus still uneasy about the image of the doll in his head, just nodded. "Curtain One please."

Luna pulled the curtain and sitting in a chair was Fenrir Greyback. He was secured tightly with this hands tied behind his back. To prevent any unwanted noises, a bone was tied in his mouth. "You get your very own Greyback chew toy." Harry motioned to Luna, "Go ahead and get things set. I have a present to deliver soon."

Luna leaned over and kissed Harry and the cheek. "See ya soon puddin'"

The emotions Remus felt when he saw Bellatrix was nothing compared to how he was feeling now. Remus eyes had a feral glint in them. He snarled, his inner animal wanted to come out. It needed to come out to finally get retribution for his lost childhood.

"Remus look at me." Harry waited till Moony was looking at Harry, "Do you know what the difference is between you and that monster over there is. You have not embraced your inner beast. He has preyed upon and slaughtered woman, children, but he is stronger than you. And that is because he knows that there is no controlling the beast." Harry poked where Moony's heart was, "You need to accept that inner animal. You have ran away for too long now."

Looking at Harry, Remus thought about what was being said to him. Then he realized something, "It was you who murdered your family."

Harry smiled a great smile, "Guilty as charged, but murder? Pleasse, such an ugly word. I think of it as more liberating them from their tormented life." Harry muttered under breath, "I wouldn't so much call them family anyways."

"Tormented?"

"Yes, I liberated them from their obsessiveness of trying to be normal."

"And you think this," Remus motioned around the room, "Is normal."

"Well," Thinking about it, "It may not be normal, but I'm much happier now." Giving Remus a huge smile.

"What about your parents? Do you think they would be happy that their son turned into a murderer."

Harry scowled at Remus, "My parents are dead. My godfather is dead. And you know who's fault it is."

"Voldemort"

Thinking about it, "Yes, he did play a part in it, but the major contributor was the Headmaster you love so much. He is playing a dangerous game Mr. Lupin and if you're a member of his Order of Buffalo Wings. Then it may be a death sentence. I'm playing my own game to win. As you can see it's been very effective so far." Harry motioned to the tied up Bellatrix and Fenrir who was watching the display with interest.

"We should turn them over to the Aurors."

"Moony, what do you think will happen. They will get broken out because a corrupt government is too incompetent to keep prisoners locked up. No, I will be playing my game. It's up to you to decide who your loyalties really belong to and let me tell you this Uncle Remus." Harry went in Remus's face, "I'm not the headmaster. I will not be giving second chances." Harry walked over to Bellatrix, "Hmm, I need to carry you somehow, Kreacher, Winky, Dobby." Harry instantly was shaking his leg trying to get the leg humping house-elf off. "Line up my minions," He watched as the three house elves lined up at attention. All three were wearing masks that looked like his face paint. "Good, now Kreacher I need something to carry Mrs. Lestrange in."

Kreacher snapped his finger and a knapsack was in Harry's hand, "Master, that is bottomless with feather weight charms put on it."

"Excellent! Now Dobby and Kreacher, I need you to clean up whatever is going to happen down here. Leave no evidence behind do you understand me."

Dobby saluted, "Yes greatest wizard to ever live Harry Potter."

Harry nodded, "Good, now Winky I need you to take care of Mr. Lupin needs." Harry was looking over at Remus, who was staring back. "He is family and family take care of one another."

"Winky will not fail master."

Giving Winky a genuine smile, "I know Winky. You three are the bestest house elves a master could have." A twinkle went into each of their eyes. Proud that their master gave them such praise. All three disappeared with a pop. Harry took the knapsack and put it over Bellatrix. She tried to struggle, but it was useless. When she was all the way in, Harry tied the drawstring. "Well Moony, it's time for me to skidaddle. I have a birthday present I must not delay." Harry swung the knapsack over his shoulder, whistling a tune he started up stairs. The knapsack hit the wall causing a grunt.

Remus watched Harry leave upstairs. Was what Harry said correct? Sure he had a devotion to the Headmaster, but Dumbledore did so much for him. Except help him find a job, or help him stay as DADA teacher. Sure many of his friends who were part of the order died, but it was war. People died in war, except for the Death Eaters they were fighting against. The more Remus thought about it, the more he became angry. They were flinging AK's at them and they were fighting back with stunners. Who was he kidding, he was lucky to still be alive. It didn't matter if Harry went off the deep end. He was family and he owed it to Lily, James and Padfoot to protect Prongsllet. Who knew, maybe it would be fun to be bad for once. Setting his sites on Fenrir, Remus gave a feral smile. He was going to enjoy letting the wolf out on this one. Remus made it way over to Fenrir, who had a look of panic on his face.

Harry was about to leave the house when he heard screaming coming from downstairs. It really was music to his ears. Now he had a very important player to his game. Harry went out the front door, "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah, Zip-A-Dee-A, My oh my, what a wonderful day…."

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Luna was skipping up the walkway into Longbottom estates. She had been there enough times to know where Neville usually was hiding out. Going over to the side, she headed to the greenhouses toward the back of the mansion . Luna knew that Neville never really liked his grandmother. The old bitty was impossible to please. He tried to spend his summers as far away from her as he could.

Entering the greenhouse, she was accosted by a vine wrapping around her. "Henry, how many times have I told you to keep your vines to yourself." Luna turned toward a faceless plant with a wide mouth, who was hanging what could be it's head down in shame. "Now don't get all sad." She scratched underneath it's chin, "Who is my favorite man-eating plant?" The vines started wiggling all around. "That's right you are. Now a very good friend of mine is coming by. You are to be on your best behavior mister." The plant mouth nodded up and down. "Good and there may be a treat for you later if you're good." Luna continued down aisle amazed how Neville associates so well with plants. She came upon Neville sitting at a bench in front of a microscope. "Hi Neville!"

"Luna, what brings you by?" Neville stood up and gave Luna a long hug.

"Just came by to see how you're doing?" Luna looked around, "How's the research going?" Little did the staff at Hogwarts realize, but Neville was a Botany Prodigist. He had a gift of understanding the needs and wants to his little children. As he liked to call them. With a few muggle scientific books on Botany and Neurology. He was able to get lab equipment and start experimenting on his cure. Neville's goal was a worthy one and something she knew her Puddin' would back without argument.

"Oh I think I made a breakthrough. I crossed two plants that have the ability to stimulate and regrow the neurological pathways of the brain. I may have a working sample in a couple of years."

Luna hugged Neville, "That's wonderful!"

Neville, hugged Luna. His face was beet red. "Thanks Luna, without this equipment I may have never gotten this far. I just wish my Grandmother shared the same enthusiasm."

Luna knew that it was Neville's grandmothers fault the way he turned out. She was always comparing him to his father. Berating him that he was never going to live up to the standards she set for him. Those standards just so happened to be the goals her son had set. Neville just needed that little push to put him over the edge. She had a feeling that her Puddin' would do just that. Luna beamed as a voice could be heard through the greenhouse.

"The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches ... born to those who have thrice defied him, born as the seventh month dies ... and the Dark Lord will mark him as his equal, but he will have power the Dark Lord knows not ... and either must die at the hand of the other for neither can live while the other survives ... the one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord will be born as the seventh month dies ..."

Neville was startled when a person walked in from around the corner. He looked familiar, but Neville couldn't tell right away who was behind the paint. His eyes grew wide when the face paint disappeared and Harry Potter was staring at him. He was even more shocked when Luna went up to him and kissed him on the cheek. "H..Harry, what brings you by here?"

Harry encircled his arm around Luna and dropped the knapsack to the ground. A grunt could be heard coming from the sack. "Neville, it's so good to see you." Harry gave him a hurt look, "Can't I just drop by and say hi."

"Of course, I didn't mean it like that. It's just that nobody really comes to visit, except for Luna."

Harry let go of Luna, "Let me tell you a little story. There was a wrinkly old Headmaster that needed to fill a very useless curriculum. I mean really, who in their right minds thinks that Divination is a course that would have any bearing on a childs future. I'm mean I'm getting O's from faking my…"

"Mr J"

Harry looked up from his rant at Luna giving him a smirk, "Right Sorry. Yes this wrinkly bastard was hiring a Divination teacher. What he didn't know was that he was going to to hear a prophecy."

You could see all the dots connect in Neville's head, "You mean when you were tricked to go to the Ministry it was because of this prophecy."

"Oh, Bravo Mr. Longbottom. You are a sharp one." Turning to Luna, "He doesn't give himself far enough credit does he Luna."

Luna was shaking her head, "No Mr. J. He doesn't."

"Yes Neville boy, you're correct. The prophecy spoke of two boys born at the end of the month of July. One of these two boys would be the chosen one to end the power of The Dark Lord. This little tidbit was told to our parents." Harry pointed to his scar, "It's just so happens I was the lucky one to be chosen. Yeah me."

"Which is the reason why they went into hiding. I understand now."

Harry went up to Neville and put his hands on his shoulders, "We both lost our parents from this. I don't know who's really to blame, but I know I will find out. Neville how would you like to play a new game. A game where we are the one's in charge. We set the rules. No more getting told how we should act and behave and maybe we will find a way to save your parents."

Neville looked up fire burning in his eyes, "I'm in. Whatever you have planned. I'll be right there with you."

Harry smile grew even wider, with a tap of his wand the face paint came back. "Don't worry Neville, you will so love to play this game. Isn't that right Luna dear."

Luna skipped over to the two young men and drew them in a hug. "This will be our happy little family. My Puddin' and our beloved brother."

Harry walked over to the knapsack. "Now Neville, all the years at Hogwarts I never gave you a proper Birthday gift. Now I know that you've had this burning need for vengeance. Believe, me I know, but you have dibs on this one." Harry poured out what was in the knapsack. Out came Bellatrix as she layed on the ground unconscious.

"BELLATRIX!" Neville rage grew from seeing the woman that put his parents in the hospital.

"Happy Birthday! Now Neville," Harry went in front of Neville, making sure he had his attention. "I want you to play nice. This is a new toy and like all new toys it needs to be eased in nice and slow at first. You don't want to break it on the first day."

Neville looked at Harry who had a huge smile on his face. He wasn't a violent person, but he could tell that Harry wasn't his old self anymore. He was more confident, and very intimidating. Neville wanted that power as well. He wasn't going to let other people walk over him anymore. The wizarding world chewed him up and spat him out. No, he will change too and the rest of Britain had better watch out. He will get his parents back and nobody is going to get in his way. Neville smiled at Harry, "Don't worry mate, I have all summer."

"Wonderful, now I have a couple of projects I would like you to work on. If you don't mind." Harry leaned over and started whispering to Neville, who was chuckling.

"Yeah that shouldn't be a problem. I will get with the twins about that."

Looking Neville in the eye, "I knew I could count on you." Harry turned to Luna, "Well, I think it's time for us to go Luna dear. I'm sure Neville would like to play with his toy right away."

"Bye Neville, have fun with your present." Neville waved to them as he was dragging Bellatrix by the hair out of their view.

Grabbing Luna, Harry brought her lips to his. Who sighed in content. "My Moon Flower. Let's go on a date."

Tapping her lips with her finger she thought about where they could go and just be themselves. "How about a movie? I hear Rocky Horror Picture Show is playing at one of the cinemas."

"Hmm, I don't have my Dr. Frank N Furter costume with me. Oh well, we shall go anyways." Harry grabbed Luna's hand as the two left the greenhouse. Screaming, crying and pleading could be heard in the back of the greenhouse.

Luna starting humming and then sang with a smile on her face.

"I've got an itch to scratch

I need assistance

Touch-a touch-a touch-a touch me

I wanna be dirty

Thrill me, chill me, fulfill me

Creature of the night"

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AN: "Now wasn't that a fun chapter. Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. It's me again, Mr J. Now I know what you're saying and don't worry. No dolls were injured in the writing of this chapter. First I would like to thank all you good little kiddies for viewing, reading, er whatever else you would do with this chapter. We did get one review and I would like to personally thank that person. You will be receiving your very own wrinkly headmaster doll in the mail. Hahahahaha, next episode we will….Really writer, I'm going to have to deal with the Weasleys. Can't I have one year where I don't have to deal with the Harpy and...COM'ON the White bearded one as well. You hate me, really you do. Bye boys and girls see you, *sniff*, next time."