Chapter 5: Well Gaurded Secrets and Retribution

The Headmaster was sitting behind his desk, biting his cheek so hard that he tasted blood. He wanted to have a diva fit but what would that solve? Absolutely nothing. He hadn't realized how tight he had been holding a picture frame of the kids until Blaise roused him out of his shocked stupor.

"Harry, let it go." The Potions Master said as he pried Harry's bloodied hands open, tending to him and dressed his wounds. Broken emerald eyes met up with concerned hazel green ones. Without meaning to, the Headmaster's eyes closed and he fell foward. Blaise held him and carried him bridal style to the Headmaster's chambers, setting him gently down onto the bed and spelled his pajamas on. Gently he removed the thin black framed glasses and placed them onto the bedside table. The Potions Master stood up but not before stroking Harry's hair. As he left the room and the office, Dumbledore's amused tone reached his ears.

"You've always had a soft spot for Harry didn't you Blaise my boy?"

"Yes I did, I still do."The dark haired aristocrat said. "Even after he married Ginerva and had children with her, when I married and had my daughter...my feelings remained steadfast. Even in our school days, but with the war and with all hell breaking loose, it wasn't the best idea."

"Did Draco know?"

"He knew but he kept that quiet. Even now he knows but still hasn't said a word to anyone."

"You're doing fine my boy, just take it slow with Harry. He's been through alot as of late."

"I'll bear that in mind Dumbledore. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to check on the children. Have they found young Lupin yet?"

"Hagrid and Mr. Charles Weasley are searching for him. They'll find him."

"What are Mr. Malfoy's chances of not being infected?"

"Very slim my boy." Dumbledore said. "Although it was indeed his first turning, Mr. Lupin was born with the gene, and Remus was bitten by Grayback, a powerful werewolf in his own right. Teddy's more potent than his sire's, which was why his potions were stronger and had to be administered promptly and almost regularly." Blaise's eyes widened at that. If this was true, then Scorpius was as good into lycanthropy. Fortunately, the laws were altered thanks to the new Minister, Kingsley Shacklebolt. Scorpius would still be able to continue his education and live amongst them with an almost normal life. The only difference was that he had to be excused on the full moon, the Potion administered to him, abide by also werewolf bylaws and ways. He wouldn't be shunned in the least. Also, his psysique and temper would be altered.

Blaise reached the Hospital Wing and saw Lily, Delia, and Albus at Scorpius' bedside. Lily was fast asleep, her little body half on the bed, curled into Scorpius' side. Delia was resting next to Albus with a book on her face. Albus opened his eyes and looked at his Professor. Blaise put a finger to his lips and beckoned Albus to follow him, which the boy did without arguement. They made sure they were out of earshot before speaking.

"How's my Dad Professor?"

"I've never seen him like that. I put him to bed. He needed the rest. Any word on Scorpius' condition?"

"They're still looking it over and he's to stay here for observation. What's going to happen to Teddy?"

"I'm not sure, the laws have been changed since our Professor's time. Hopefully there will be some leniency for the fact it was his first turning and for the fact that your brother destroyed his Wolfsbane Potions." Albus felt sick to his stomach. James had done the most stupidest thing in the world. By destroying the Potions, Teddy went feral and although he didn't mean it, he bit the first person he saw, Scorpius. To top it off, if Teddy was hungry, or enraged, he could've killed them all! He looked to the blond in the bed and felt bad. Scorpius would never be the same if he was now a werewolf. Although he didn't think his father would mind his daughter dating a werewolf, what would society say? Their lives were already in an uproar.

"Ah, Blaise, good thing you're here."

"I take it the results came back?"

"Yes they have." The Mediwitch said. "I've already sent for his parents, they're on the way."

"Parvati what is it?"

"It's quite remarkable, medically and scientifically. Somehow, Scorpius' DNA had changed the gene and its something else entirely!"

"Wait what?"

"Scorpius' DNA reconstructed the werewolf gene and it evolved Blaise. For instance, Teddy can only change on the full moon correct?"

"Yes,"

"Well, Scorpius doesn't. He can change at will. And he'll remember who he is and basically act like himself. He'll even be able to perform spells, wandlessly."

"Won't he need the Wolfsbane Potion?"

"No he won't. It's funny, it's almost as if he had a dormant werewolf gene in his line already..." They stopped talking as they felt eyes on them. They turned to see Draco Malfoy and Astoria.

"So our son is a werewolf now?" Draco asked. The Mediwitch nodded and was surprised that he didn't get mad.

"I should've seen this coming. Tori, tell them please." They turned to Scorpius' mother and waited.

"I had hoped it would skip my son, like it had me and my sister." Astoria admitted as she sat on the nearest bed. "Daphne and I have a relative, way back when and name forgotten, who was a werewolf and this relative couldn't handle it. He went insane, fathering as many children as he could, biting the women he took and the children, infecting them. While the males were active genes the women were not. Scorpius was lucky to have been dormant. All it would take is one bite."

"But Astoria, your son became, an evolved werewolf." The Mediwitch said. "He'll be close to normal. Just every full moon for a few days he'll be indisposed. But he won't be a danger to anyone in the least." Astoria looked at her husband.

"I still love him, he is my son and nothing will change that."

"Poor Lily, she thinks everything's her fault."

"Poor thing's been through alot too." Astoria said. "Look at her Draco, she will not leave his side."

"I've noticed. When the time is right though. Let's leave them alone. Young Mr. Potter, we will see you on Christmas?"

"Yes sir, ma am."

"So polite," Astoria said. "And Blaise, you and Delia are coming?"

"Of course we will." With that Scorpius' parents left and Albus looked at his Professor.

"So Professor, can I can Scorpius Mighty Dog?"

"Only if you want your ass kicked Albus." Scorpius's voice cut in. The two of them looked and their eyes widened. There was Scorpius, fully healed, and very alert.

"Scorpius, do you remember what happened?"

"I remember telling Lily to run, seeing Teddy in his werewolf form, felt his teeth sink into my skin...holy shit I'm going to have dog breath!"

"Actually, you'll be pretty much yourself,"

"Just hairy, big and will smell like wet dog when wet." Albus teased, which caused the blond to growl. He was about to move when Albus shook his head and pointed to his sleeping sister. "She hasn't left your side since you were brought in here. She feels it's all her fault." Scorpius looked down at her and kissed her forehead.

"If it's anyone's fault, it's mine. I wanted to protect her."

"And you did dude."

"I know, but now...where's Teddy?" Scorpius asked. He sniffed the air and sat back. "Never mind, he's coming."

"How do you know that?" Albus asked. Scorpius' eyes flicked to the doors and when they opened, Hagrid and Charlie came in holding an unconscious werewolf. They carefully put him down on the bed two down from Scorpius and turned to them.

"You did a brave thing." Charlie said to Scorpius. "Thank you."

"You're welcome and it was no trouble." The men smiled and left them in Blaise's care.

"Professor, will I be able to stay here?"

"Yep, you're going to be just fine."

"Poor Teddy's going to blame himself." Albus said. Scorpius went to the werewolf, whose amber eyes looked calm but very sad. He knelt down and looked him in the eyes.

"Teddy, look at me." Scorpius said gently as the werewolf tried to look away, ashamed. "Teddy, what happened is not your fault. You were feral and needed your potion. Look, if it's any easier, I'll let you in on a little secret: I already had the werewolf gene but it was dormant. When you bit me, you woke it up. Don't worry, I'm different too and there's nothing with that. In fact, it's what makes us special." The werewolf looked at Scorpius with tears in its eyes. He felt sorry for biting his friend and instead of being hated, here he was basically forgiving him. He now had a brother, in this 'curse' and Scorpius was willing to stand by them no matter what. The werewolf wrapped his arms around Scorpius and cried in its own way. Scorpius hugged him and comforted him. Soon, the werewolf was asleep and Albus was patting his eyes with a hankie.

"Aww, that was beautiful." He said as he replaced his glasses. Scorpius rolled his eyes and threw a pillow in his face. Blaise shook his head and chuckled as he sat with his book. He knew that these were friends til the end. They would stand by and for each other through thick and thin. It made him think of Harry. Everyone believed that he and his two friends would stick through all. Now, where were they when he needed someone the most? With a decision made, he got to his feet and after telling the Mediwitch that he'd be back, went to the D.A.D.A office.

Hermoine Weasley née Granger was under a heavy pile of papers when Blaise knocked on her door. She had a feeling he would show up, she just didn't know when.

"Hello Blaise, how can I help you?"

"By telling me why you are not there for Harry?"

"Blaise, it's not that I don't want to be there Harry and Lily, I do. Rose and Hugo miss them too. But I can't..."

"So let me get this straight, you will allow your in laws and husband dictate your life? What happened to you? I remember you being more free spirited than this. Hell, I remember you punching Draco because of what he did to Buckbeak."

"You remember that?"

"Oh yea, and let me tell you, if Draco hasn't insulted him, it wouldn't have happened. I remember alot of things Hermoine. That's one of the advantages of being in the shadows. You don't have unwanted attention on you. You can observe without having anyone breathing down your neck."

"But times are different now Blaise."

"No they're not, you are holding yourself back, the reason unknown to me, it's not my business. But Harry..."

"Blaise," Hermoine said. "Do you have feelings for Harry?" The former Slytherin kept his silence but Hermoine knew how to read people. She was dead on with her question. He did have feelings for her best friend turned brother in law. "How long Blaise?"

"Almost since the beginning." He admitted, "I just never made a move." This was big news for Hermoine. But it did explain all the looks, the concern and extra food on Harry's plate at times. Why he never had to ask for his Potions homework...

"Blaise, when Harry's a free man, you are so making a move."

"Not until he wants me to." Blaise said with finality. "I've waited this long. I can wait longer. But you, better make up your mind because the thing he needs right now, are the people who really love and care for him. That especially means you." When Blaise left her office Hermoine sat in her seat. She didn't want to admit it, but Blaise was right. She had allowed Ron to boss her around for too long. He and Ginny were in the same mindset and Hermoine didn't like it. Hugo and Rose didn't take to their father's ideals and she was glad for that. She admired her niece for standing up for what she believed in. She found love early, but Scorpius was willing to wait for her, just as Blaise was willing to still wait for Harry...oh by Merlin! Blaise's feelings ran deeper than anyone's, even deeper than Ginny's. It was true love for Blaise. She had wondered why he took the job Harry offered. Now she knew...Blaise wanted to be with Harry and he loved to teach. Who would've thought that of the quiet former Slytherin? He could've had his pick of anyone... He was tall, standing at an impressive 6'5" broad shouldered, well muscled, long chestnut brown hair that fell in gentle cascades to mid back. The man always wore it half up and half down, with a silver and emerald snake clipped in the middle. And his eyes, were long lashed and a beautiful hazel green. He was called the Shadow Aristocrat while Draco was the Slytherin Prince. In Hermoine's opinion, that title suited Blaise better. His lips could be generous or cruel, depending on his mood and his face was handsome, gentle yet firm...he gave Draco, even Lucius a run for their money when it came to looks. But he wanted no one else, just Harry. Hermoine decided to help them out. She snuffed out her candle and went to pay her brother in law an overdue visit.

Harry woke up with a start, realizing he wasn't in his office or in his Headmaster's robes for that matter. He picked up his,glasses, did his business and dressed. It was Serverus who greeted him.

"So the Headmaster returns." He said as Harry sat down, stroking Fawkes' breast feathers. "It's about time you woke up."

"I don't remember what happened."

"Blaise put you to bed my boy," Dumbledore said. "You were out of sorts."

"What did I miss?"

"Well Scorpius is awake and Teddy is found."

"What are the results?"

"Scorpius is a werewolf now. An evolved one. Turns out that the Greengrasses has lycanthropy in their line and Scorpius' had been dormant until young Lupin bit him. There is no malice between them. Just brotherhood."

"That's good to know." Harry said. "I..."

"Hi Harry,"

"Hermoine, what are you doing here I thought you had papers..."

"Blaise came into my office and talked some sense into me. Harry, I'm so sorry I hadn't the courage to come to you Ron and Ginny..."

"I know, but we have to break free or we will never be happy. I'm so heartbroken right now. Ginny with that she said and James for his actions, which can not go unpunished."

"You know he'll be sent to Azkaban."

"I know," the Headmaster looked up when two Aurors and the Minister flooed through his fireplace. He was about to question until McGonagall entered with James. He looked almost...proud. It sickened Harry.

"James Sirius Potter, you are charged with counts of attempted murder and reckless endangerment and physical abuse, how do you
Plead?" The Minister said.

"Guilty and I'd do it,all again. I'm only protecting my family..."

"I've heard enough!" His father cried. "James you're breaking my heart with this nonsense. You have gone off the deep end, I blame,your mother for this. Give me your wand." James held onto his wand but the Aurors held his arms, causing him to release it. Harry picked it,up and with a heavy sigh, snapped it in half! "You are hereby expelled. You have hurt me for the last time, take him away." The Aurors dragged him away. He glared at his father.

"You haven't seen the last of me Father." He hissed. "One day, I will come back and you'll all be sorry." He was dragged into the fire and the Minister shook his head.

"Harry, I will make sure he's in a maximum security cell. He is very troubled. I'm sorry." With a pat to his shoulder, the Minister left and Harry sank down to the floor, crying silently. The portraits left him alone. They all felt bad for him. A knock to the door had Harry wiping his tears away.

"Come in," He said, his voice cracking a bit. Blaise came in and looked at the Headmaster.

"Harry?" He began but Harry stopped him with a look and tears flowing anew.

"Blaise, hold me, please." He begged. The Potions Master didn't need to be told twice. He walked across the room and embraced his beloved. Harry pressed his face into the crook of Blaise's neck and sobbed. Blaise just held him and stroked his hair and back.

"I'm here Harry." The Head of Slytherin whispered. "I'm always here."

Will Harry and Co. cope with the new changes? review to find out! And yea I could not leave the werewolf out, it fits! There's more to come on that, promise!