Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter J. K. Rowling does. I am using a few lines from the first book but that is not my work that is hers.

A/N: Italics mean Parseltongue, mail, and/or lines for Philosophers Stone

co writer: Coastalfirebird

School staircase

Harry was making his way back from the library. As he took a step onto the grand staircase he noticed that the stairs had changed direction. Harry could see that the stairs now led him to the abandoned third floor corridor. Cautiously he made his way to one of the rooms. He had wanted to explore the so-called forbidden floor that Professor McGonagall had said was out of bounds. Harry made his way to one of the doors only to find it locked. Now to anyone else a locked door is locked for a reason, however, Harry decided to bypass the lock. He carefully opened the door and found a three headed Cerberus. Harry was intrigued; running his eyes all over it, taking in every detail. He realized that a Cerberus would be a welcome addition to his animagi portfolio. Harry also noticed the trapdoor that the Cerberus had its huge paw over. Carefully Harry slowly backed out of the room. Closing the door and then locked it. Harry quickly made his way to Daphne's location. Anyone with a brain would realise that he was in for a world of hurt.

Headmaster's office

Albus was staring out of his window when his fireplace glowed green. He slowly turned to see a not so happy Molly Weasley glaring at him through the flames

"ALBUS PERCIVAL WULFRIC BRIAN DUMBLEDORE, YOU HAVE A LOT TO ANSWER FOR! WHY DID YOU TELL ME AND MY HUSBAND THAT THE GREENGRASS FAMILY KIDNAPPED HARRY! THE POTTERS' WILL LIST THEM AS HARRY'S MAGICAL GARDIANS!"

Albus pinched the bridge of his nose. He knew that the Greengrass family was rightful guardians, however, he also knew that he needed an almost broken and abused child; a child who would trust him instantly no matter what. Harry had to be weak, vulnerable, and scared; so that in time he would just die when he was told too. However the Weasleys had also been weaved into the plan to offer Harry a family environment that he, as the headmaster, could control and manipulate for his "Greater Good". Albus turned to the flames and sighed "Molly, please come on through and bring Arthur with you. Maybe it's time to explain the truth."

Albus watched Molly remove her head from the flames. Albus went back to his desk and removed his first wand from a drawer. He knew that the Weasleys could never know the truth. No, he would have to Obliviate them, it was for the Greater Good he reminded himself; He found himself doing this alot lately. "Why can't people just follow the plan? It's for the Greater Good. That is all that matters. Albus waited as he heard Molly and Arthur floo in; he heard the footsteps, he quickly turned around, and almost soiled himself.

Death stood there in front of his desk with a look of sheer determination on its unearthly face. "I warned you, Albus, no one will be following your so-called 'Greater Good.' You will leave the Weasley parents alone. You will also stay out of the way of young Mr Potter. I will not warn you again old man. The days of you being a chessmaster are over. It is time for you to know what it is like to be a pawn."

Albus stood there terrified as he watched Death shimmer away. Just as he was gathering his composure the fireplace glowed green and out stepped Arthur and Molly. Albus moved and fell into his chair.

"Please, Arthur and Molly, we have a lot to talk about."

Black Lake

Daphne was resting her head against the trunk of the tree overlooking the lake, as she was watching the giant squid fling its arms around. She was waiting for Harry to arrive since he had promised to meet her here earlier this morning. She looked at her watch and saw he was late. She crossed her arms in frustration.

She never noticed someone sneaking up behind her, until she felt a hand over her mouth. However, just as this happened there was a bright gold shield that erupted from her ring forcing her potential kidnapper to fly backwards several feet. Daphne stood up and looked at her attacker. She smiled when she saw the blonde ponce lying on the ground. Daphne was about to kick him, when she noticed someone calling her.

"Daphne, sorry I am late, I was...what's ferret boy doing here?"

Daphne slowly turned to look at her intended. Her bright blue eyes glared at Harry. She saw him take a step back. She crossed her arms across her chest then spoke with venom. "As you were late, ferret boy, as you call him, was about to kidnap me. Had it not been for your ring he would have succeeded."

Harry could not help keep the smile off his face, since he was wondering how long Malfoy would wait to try his betrothed ring's defenses. Harry moved past Daphne and raised his wand, pointing it at Malfoy, and watched as ropes bound him. Harry then waved his wand over Malfoy to wake him. Harry looked on as Malfoy began to try and free himself from his bonds. Harry twirled his wand around his fingers and started to gloat at Malfoy.

"I was wondering how long it would take for you to physically touch my betrothed. Honestly though, I was not expecting it till around third year. However, I forgot rape is nothing to you and your Death Eater daddy. Not that you would be doing that at this age, but one cannot rule that out in the future. Maybe I should have you expelled. I could you know, as the owner of this castle I could have you removed just like that." Harry emphasized his point by snapping his fingers. "In fact, let's see what old Dumbles has to say about it."

Harry levitated Malfoy towards the castle, as Harry walked on he moved his wand making sure Malfoy hit his head on everything they came across.

"Whoops, silly me, levitation spells are so hard to control." Harry heard Daphne laughing into her hand, however Malfoy looked furious.

"You will get yours Potter. Wait till my father hears about this!"

Harry looked at Malfoy and bashed him into another wall. "Sorry ferret boy almost lost control there."

"How DARE you Potter!"

"Silencio," Harry silenced the ferret since was getting tired of his constant reference to his pathetic father. Harry continued to walk towards the headmaster's office wondering what the old man would say about this little incident. Once they arrived at the statue. Harry noticed it immediately stepped aside revealing the stairway towards the office. As he made his way up the stairs he looked behind him to find Daphne throwing stinging hexes at the silenced Malfoy. "Now, now dear, we don't want to injure him, and get detention with Professor Snape." He winked at Daphne.

"But of course Harry," Daphne cast one more stinging hex before breaking out into laughter.

Harry turned to Daphne and grinned. "You know it would polite to knock wouldn't it?" Daphne giggled as she watched Harry slam Draco against the door making a loud knocking sound. They both then walked in once the door had opened.

"What is going on here Mr Potter?" Professor Dumbledore bellowed.

"Nothing, headmaster, I just caught Mr Malfoy here trying to kidnap my betrothed," He gestured to Malfoy. "I heard he made threats to her on the train, and as I have stated he tried to kidnap Daphne."

"Is this true Miss Greengrass?" The headmaster looked stunned.

"Yes, sir, on the train Draco threatened to have his father, in some manner, do harm to my family, and fifteen minutes ago he tried to abduct me. Had it not been for Harry's promise ring I fear Draco may have succeeded." Daphne held up her left hand showing off the ring.

The headmaster cast a spell which showed the ring was magical. "Well as foolish as that was of Mr Malfoy I do not think he deserves to be held against his will." Harry placed him on the ground, and the ponce started "yelling" at him. "Why is he silenced Mr Potter." Dumbledore ended the silencing charm.

"He was making threats against me. Well, more accurately, threatening that his father would get me expelled for defending my future wife." Harry kept his voice calm. His face was also a mask of calm as he did not want to tip his hand.

The headmaster stared long and hard at both Daphne and Draco. "Well, seeing as the statements are a 'he said, she said' situation I am afraid that Mr Malfoy will only be give three days detention with Professor Snape."

"WHAT?" Harry and Daphne's voice was joined by two others from the back of the room.

At this point a pair of redheads, who could only be Weasley's parents, made themselves known. The man was the first to speak. "Albus, you can't be serious, what if they had been older and his intentions been of a darker intent?"

"Then that would be grounds for suspension, Arthur. As it stands Mr Malfoy is but a child, and could not have intended anything foul towards Miss Greengrass." The twinkle in the old man's eyes was disturbing.

"FIRST YOU TRY AND OBLIVIATE US, AND NOW YOU ARE TRYING TO LET A KIDNAPING OFF WITH A SLAP ON THE WRIST! WHAT IF THE PARENTS FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS!" the woman screaming reminded Daphne and Harry of a Howler; minus the exploding letter part.

"Molly, it is not a matter of kidnapping; since the young man was stopped by the young girl's ring, and as the headmaster I am given the ultimate say in such matters." The determined look on the man's face angered Harry.

"No, headmaster, I have the final say, and Draco Malfoy is expelled." Harry crossed his arms.

"You cannot do that Mr Potter." Dumbledore glared at him.

"Do? No, it's already done. You'll find I very well can, sir, as the heir of the founders, I am the owner of this castle. As such, I can determine who goes to school here and who does not." Harry did not break eye contact with the old man. He felt something move against his Occlumency shield. "Are you afraid of something professor?"

"No, Mr Potter, I am not." The headmaster sighed. "I am afraid, Mr Malfoy, that MrPotter is correct. The Aurors will be here to collect your things and escort you home." It seemed that the headmaster cared more about redemption than the students.

"I would rather my father hear of this!" Draco protested.

"It will not matter, Draco." Harry said flatly. "I have the authority to expel you, and seeing as I saw you sneaking up on Daphne I am more inclined to believe her than any feeble excuse you come up with." With that said Harry turned to Arthur. "And you are, good sir?"

"Arthur Weasley." The man extended his hand. "I believe I owe you an apology Mr Potter. It seems both my son, and the headmaster here had your guardians mislabelled." Harry took the man's offered hand. "I look forward to the day when you take your seat on the Wizengamot. If this is anything to go on, Mr Potter, I think great things are in store for you."

"I appreciate the compliment Mr Weasley, and I hope you are right." He turned back to the headmaster. "He must not be in this castle at dinner." He was pointing at Draco.

"Of course Mr Potter," the man seemed to be failing at controlling his anger. Harry ignored it, and took Daphne's hand and left the room slamming the door. Dumbledore watched helplessly as several headmaster portraits fell from the wall. Albus grumbled under his breath. He turned his attention back to Draco.

"Mr Malfoy, please return to your common room and wait there. Aurors will be there shortly to escort you out of the castle." Albus banished the ropes holding Draco and watched him walk towards the door. He watched as Draco turned and said

"Wait till my father hears about this!" With those last words Draco walked out of the headmaster's office.

Albus turned back to the Weasleys, "Now, where were we?"

Great Hall

Harry and Daphne took their seats next to Tracey. Just as Tracey was about to talk Harry spotted Hermione at the entrance to the Great Hall. He could tell Hermione was rather shy by her body language. He noticed that her books were right up against her chest. Almost as if her head was buried on top of them. Harry watched her look around; seeing her make eye contact he waved her over.

Hermione spotted Harry wave her over. Silently she walked over to him and took the seat next to him and Daphne. Hermione took a quick look over to her fellow Gryffindors and noticed several of them were staring at her. Ignoring their stares she sat back and began to put some food onto her plate.

Harry was about to introduce Hermione to Daphne and Tracey when he saw Dumbledore storm into the Great Hall. Dumbledore's face was one of anger and frustration. Harry watched as he walked up to the head table and took his seat.

Harry decided to have some fun; concentrating on the castle's magic around him he heard a very feminine voice.

"What can I do for you Lord Hogwarts?"

Harry grinned and sent a silent message to the voice "I want you to tip the headmaster out of his throne. Every time he tries to sit in it give him a rather nasty shock."

Harry could hear Hogwarts laughing. "A most worthy prank fitting of the son of James Potter."

Harry waited with baited breath. A few minutes later Harry laughed as Dumbledore was thrown from his chair onto his arse. The hall erupted into laughter as they watched the headmaster try to sit down only for him to stand back up again after taking a nasty shock. Harry could see Dumbledore looking towards the Gryffindor table at two older looking redheads.

Harry was enjoying the little prank until the Great Hall doors burst open. Harry glared as Draco walking side by side with an older man. Harry noticed the gentleman dressed in fine robes with silver shoulder length hair, and walking with a rather nice wooden cane. Harry could briefly catch the tip of the cane had a silver snake head. Harry watched as the two of them stormed up to the headmaster. Harry waited for the fireworks to begin.

Lucius Malfoy was not happy. He stood in front of the headmaster and glared at the old fool.

"Dumbledore, why did you expel my son?"

The whole hall stopped laughing and watched the reaction of the headmaster. Albus sighed; mentally he was fuming since he could not show weakness in front of the school and his staff. Dumbledore looked at Lucius. "Lord Malfoy, your son was caught attempting to kidnap Miss Greengrass. I cannot have this go unpunished especially when the attempt was on Mr Potter's betrothed."

Lucius was angry on the inside. He muttered to himself, so no one could hear him. "I warned Draco to stay away from Miss Greengrass; why didn't he listen." Bringing himself to full height he looked back at the headmaster. "Surely, a detention is more suitable then for him to be expelled?"

Albus was about to respond when he heard the voice of the last person he wanted involved.

"I think not, Lord Malfoy, as owner of this castle and its grounds, I am issuing this punishment for the wrong your son attempted against my intended. I will not have this behaviour go on within my home. He is expelled from this time forward, and if you do not agree I will remove you from your seat as school governor. Now kindly remove yourself and your spawn from my home. If not, I will do so by force."

Lucius turned towards the voice of the child threatening him. He strolled up to Harry, with Draco walking behind him. Lucius saw Harry standing there with a face of authority and power. To be truthful, Lucius was rather scared of the young heir. However, he could not afford to show weakness, after all he was the Dark Lord's right hand; to show weakness to a child would be political suicide. He glared at Harry then spoke with venom. "You, child, will respect your elders. My son will remain here and finish his education."

Harry grinned. Who did this ponce think he was dealing with, some scared child? No, he was the heir to the most Ancient and Noble house of Potter. Not to mention house of Peverell and all four founders. Harry would make an example of this ponce, with the help of his uncle.

"Very well, Lord Malfoy, would you prefer I have my proxy drag you in front of the Wizengamot on charges of line theft, if I remember correctly that will cut your fortune in half. Is your son's education worth you losing half of your fortune, when there are other school out there? The choice is yours Malfoy: either he is expelled or you lose half your fortune, what will it be?"

Daphne looked on her future husband with awe, since being brought up a pureblood she knew how much wealth plays an important part in politics. For Harry to blackmail Lucius with line theft was pure genius. Daphne waited for Malfoy to answer, with a rather devious smirk.

Lucius was fuming; a eleven year old was blackmailing him, with a political move worthy of a Slytherin. Lucius decided to swallow his pride and grabbing his son's robes and dragged him out of the Great Hall muttering something about Durmstrang being a better school for his heir. The Great Hall doors slammed shut behind them.

Harry sat back down, only to be attacked by Daphne's lips. Harry heard the voice of Snape

"20 points from Ravenclaw for unsuitable behaviour."

Harry didn't care about losing house points, Draco was gone meaning his Daphne was safe. Not to mention he had sent a strong message to all. No one messes with him or his Daphne.

A/N: Sorry chapter late. Hope you enjoy reading it and please review.

Big thank you to my HowlnMadHowie for proof reading this chapter.