Once he looked like his usual self Harry left headquarters for Hogwarts using his vanishing cabinets. He knew his roommates would be asleep and a few charms on his person would ensure they wouldn't hear nor see him step out just in case. He quickly exited Gryffindor tower and headed in the direction of the headmaster's office.

Along the way he was humming a tune that he could barely recall. It took him a while until he realized it was "Firework" by Katy Perry. He shrugged and kept humming along while he recalled watching "The Interview" with Seth Rogen as he walked.

When he reached the door he knocked in three consecutive taps. The door was opened by none other than Kingsley Shackelbolt.

"Harry" greeted the man.

"Hey Shack" responded Harry peering into the obviously expanded office. Every Order member who was privy to the night's operation was inside. Harry spotted Sirius hugging Fleur in the corner while Bill Weasley occupied the other speaking with Hestia. He had obviously decided to not put up a fight for Fleur's affections at this point. He was a good looking bloke himself so the whole spiel of plenty of fish in the sea really did apply to him.

Dumbledore had his head inside the fireplace. Harry raised and eyebrow and Kingsley answered.

"Fudge has been fire calling Albus every few minutes or so as new problems arise".

Harry nodded and entered the room.

"Harry" shouted Remus catching Sirius' attention.

"Harry" cried Sirius who let go of Fleur and embraced his godson.

"Where were you?".

"At home doing something Albus asked me to do".

"What was it?" asked Remus interested in the answer. They had all been worried when the boy suddenly went missing. Fleur only relayed his message, but was unable to provide adequate answers to the worried duo.

"Just some business for the Order" he answered as he walked up to Fleur and hugged her. She had tensed up a bit at first then noticed it was him.

"Sorry for what you had to do tonight" whispered Harry into her ear.

"It's fine Harry" she answered. "It was just my first time taking a life"

"Mine as well" he responded. "Don't let it get to you. Those idiots have been killing people and getting away with it for too long"

Fleur was silently thinking. She had forgotten that Harry had also taken a life as well, several in fact and he seemed unaffected by it. She felt childish in comparison but quickly let the feeling melt away. People deal with death rather differently. She squeezed Harry closer and whispered in his ear.

"Thank you for caring Harry"

Harry patted her back and shifted his attention to the others in the room.

"I just want to thank you all again for tonight. You all helped expose Voldemort and I appreciate it".

Harry heard generic responses like no problem and you're welcome.

It seemed like Dumbledore was finished because he immediately greeted Harry.

"Nice of you to join us Harry. I must say your new Patronus was a surprise" he added with a twinkle in his eye.

Remus and Sirius became wide eyed as they remembered how surprised everyone was when the Texas Longhorn barged into the office and gave them a reply in Harry's voice.

"I was just telling everyone here how i finished the assignment you gave me".

Dumbledore's eyebrow rose, then he smiled as he guessed what Harry was talking about.

"You're all dismissed" said Dumbledore. "I shall see you all again tomorrow to discuss in more depth about what occurred tonight. In the meantime get some well deserved rest".

The orders members nodded and walked out of the office. Sirius stayed behind with his godson.

"Go and stay with Fleur tonight" said Harry.

"What?" said Sirius.

"She need's someone tonight and it might as well be you".

"Are you sure?" asked Sirius.

"Of course" said Harry. "I'll just have a nice chat with Brian and then go to sleep. I'll call you tomorrow".

Sirius nodded and chased after Fleur who luckily walked slowly because of her state of mind.

"How did tonight go?" asked Dumbledore.

"Great" replied Harry.

He called Kreacher and had him bring the horcruxes.

"Hufflepuff's cup" announced Harry handling it to Dumbledore's waiting hands.

"Marvelous my boy. How did you acquire it?".

Harry went on to tell the headmaster exactly what he had done.

"Genius" exclaimed Dumbledore. "Simply genius. I assume the vanishing cabinets are how you've been leaving school grounds this whole time?".

Harry nodded.

"We're one step closer" said the clearly happy headmaster.

"What happened when I left the ministry?"

Dumbledore sighed. "Tom was forced to retreat. Cornelius grudgingly admitted his return. Tomorrow's Daily Prophet will be interesting to say the least".

Harry cleared his mind and began with the act he practiced at home.

"Is Snape back with the other horcrux yet?".

Dumbledore stopped himself from chiding Harry for not using the professor's title when he registered the rest of the sentence. "Other horcrux?" asked Dumbledore.

"Yes. I had a vision of Tom's memories during my History OWL. Since we were both busy I figured Snape could retrieve it for us".

Dumbledore frowned "No he hasn't. Why didn't you tell me about it?".

"I'm sorry Albus. Like I said, we were busy. We needed to concentrate on exposing Tom tonight. With Snape's experience, I figured he would be okay".

Dumbledore stood "What's the final horcrux Harry?".

"It's just a ring" replied Harry. "It's hidden in a nearby shack where Tom was resurrected".

Dumbledore's eyes widened. "Go to bed Harry. I will go after Severus to see what's holding him up".

"I'm coming with you" said Harry. "You can either take me now with you and Fawkes or I'll be joining you on my own. No matter how you feel, it's my job to finish the bastard's soul pieces off before he kills me".

Dumbledore relented and called upon Fawkes who looked at them before he approached and flamed them away.

They appeared near the graveyard. Dumbledore led Harry to the nearby shack as the man muttered to himself about things Harry couldn't quite hear. They were currently in front of the shack when Dumbledore opened the door with a flick of his wand. There stood a corpse which Harry knew to be Snape.

Dumbledore gasped.

"Who is that?" asked Harry in a shocked tone.

Dumbledore's eyes teared up as he waved his wand over the corpse.

"Severus" stated Dumbledore.

"What?" exclaimed Harry.

Dumbledore gazed at the ring on Snape's hand. He recognized it immediately. He was going to grab it when he remembered what had happened to his Potions professor.

He waved his wand over the ring. "The ring is cursed".

"Really?" said Harry "All the other horcruxes weren't".

"It seems Severus threw caution to the wind when he spied the ring".

"What's so special about this ring?".

"The ring itself is inconsequential Harry. The stone is what's important. Have you heard of the Deathly Hallows?".

"The Deathly what?" asked Harry.

"Forgive me my boy. I forgot you wouldn't have heard the tales of Beetle the Bard growing up".

"So what's special about the stone and why would Snape want it?".

Dumbledore sighed. He levitated Snape's body and faced Harry. "We should return to the castle and we'll discuss this in my office, but first we will make a short stop".

Harry nodded and followed the headmaster outside, where Fawkes appeared and took them to the infirmary at Hogwarts. Dumbledore carefully placed Severus on a bed and called Poppy.

"What is it Albus" she asked nearing the bed. "Dear God" she exclaimed. "Who is that?".

"Severus" muttered Dumbledore sadly. "I shall have the coroner from St. Mungos come at first light. For now I shall leave him here".

"Of course" stated the nurse waiting for the headmaster to leave before erecting a privacy screen around the deceased.

Dumbledore stared at Severus one more time before he waved his wand in an intricate pattern and removed the curse on the ring. He grabbed it and felt the Horcrux's dark aura. "To business Harry".

Harry silently followed the man to his office. There Dumbledore peered into the stone silently. After a minute he looked at Harry who patiently waited.

"This is what's known as the Resurrection Stone".

"Resurrection Stone?" replied Harry.

Dumbledore gestured for Harry to sit and told him the legend of The Three Brothers.

"So is this the reason why Tom made it a horcrux?".

"No" answered Dumbledore with a shake of his head. "I suspect that like you, Tom has never heard the tale of the Deathly Hallows".

"What of the wand and cloak?" asked Harry innocently.

Dumbledore paused for a minute and continued. "I believe the cloak has been passed down through your family line".

"Really?" said Harry leaning forward in his chair. "My cloak?".

"Yes" stated Dumbledore. "As for the wand, its history is entirely immeresed in bloodshed.".

Harry remained silent staring at Dumbledore.

"It has found its way into my hands".

"Cool" stated Harry. "This will help you kill Tom and his Death Eaters when I'm gone" said harry testing the waters.

Dumbeldore remianed silent for a while before he stated "Tom is one thing Harry, but everyone else deserves a chance to redeem themselves".

"Please tell me you aren't going to show them mercy" said Harry as his anger grew. He suspected the man would allow the cycle of Death Eaters escaping justice to repeat itself. He reigned in his anger a bit and added "I'm letting that bastard kill me so he can die and you plan on letting his followers live?".

Dumbledore didn't know how to reply.

"Listen old man, I will not be like a lamb walking up to the slaughter if you continue with this plan. I told you before that I can easily leave this war behind. The people of this country and Tom deserve each other".

Dumbledore paled. "I implore you Harry. You must let him kill you to destroy the horcrux behind your scar".

"Only if you give me a magical vow to try your best to kill Tom and his Death Eaters" replied Harry after some time.

"Harry" pleaded Dumbledore.

"No" interrupted Harry. "The whole point of all this was to rid ourselves of these vermin. If you give them second chances, I'll leave immediately and search for Susan and Amelia".

Dumbledore sighed. He stood up and moved away from his desk to retrieve Godric's sword.

"Care to do the honors Harry" he asked.

Harry knew he was trying to change the subject but took the sword anyways. He swung the sword In a downward slash. The stone cracked when it met steel. The horcrux was destroyed after emitting a loud shriek. Harry called Kreacher to take away the horcrux.

"Wait" said Dumbledore.

"What is it?" asked Harry holding the stone and Kreacher waiting by his side with the trunk containing the others.

"Can I see it for a minute?" he asked.

Harry figured he wanted to speak with his sister and handed him the stone. He immediately realized his mistake. Snape would rat him out soon enough. Harry took a deep breath and stated.

"Don't forget about the vow Wulfric. If you refuse me before the end of the term, I will leave you all behind taking Sirius and those precious to me along".

Dumbledore nodded absentmindedly as he peered into the stone.

Harry sent Kreacher away and apologized for calling him over nothing. The elf told Harry it wasn't a big deal and popped away. Harry left the headmaster alone in his office. He leaned on the wall next to the stone gargoyle thinking of what he should do. Should he attack Dumbledore. It was risky but he couldn't let his secret be exposed. He was agonizing over his own stupidity.

'If only I had a time turner'. HE could stop himself from sending Snape to his death and exposing himself like this.

Suddenly a piece of parchment fell from the sky. He used his seeker reflexes to catch it in the air.

Your secrets are safe. Now it's all up to you. Do not fail me. I want that soul.

Harry was stunned. It took him a while to get his wits about him.

"I guess I should say thank you".

He smiled and headed back in the direction of his bed.

Dumbledore was alone in his office as he put the ring on and called out to Severus Snape. He didn't answer the headmaster's call.

"Severus Snape" he called once more.

Dumbledore frowned. Perhaps the stories were wrong, but he clearly had the Elder Wand and the Potter's had inherited the cloak.

He settled on another name instead.

"Ariana?".

After five seconds which felt like an eternity to Dumbledore, his sister appeared before him.

"Hello Al".

The headmaster's eyes glistened with unshed tears at the sight of his sister.

"He won't answer you, at least not yet. He's busy reconnecting with Lily Potter".

Dumbledore nodded dumbly. "There's so many thing I always dreamed of asking you".

"Gellert" stated Ariana. "He was the one that killed me".

Dumbledore was at a loss for words as his sister continued.

"The guilt you've felt has prevented you from justly punishing the wicked dear brother. You constantly ask yourself how you could condemn others when you yourself have probably killed. Well let me answer for you, you have caused more death than you've prevented in all your years. Surely it's time you see that. What that boy asks of you isn't hard to do".

"You would have me become an executioner?".

"NO" responded the girl. "I would ask you to punish those that deserve it. All the Death Eaters have killed just to earn their mark. Don't you think their victims deserve justice?".

"Let's us change topics Ari" said Dumbledore as the pang in his stomach grew.

"As you wish brother".

Dumbledore sat on his chair and gestured for the ghost of his sister to approach his desk.

"What if any, semblance of a life do you lead?" he asked.

Ariana Dumbledore smiled and conversed with her brother. After about an hour Dumbledore bade her farewell and took off the ring. He realized he would go mad possessing the ring. He placed it on his desk and made a note to have Harry take it away for now.

Ariana stared at her brother for a few more seconds before she turned to the figure behind her.

"Was it really necessary to tell him that?".

"Yes" replied Death. "He needs to pull his weight in this war, or the boy will lose".

Ariana nodded. She knew that knowing for certain that his lover was responsible for her death could potentially do more harm to him, but like Death told her, he needed to stop being on the sidelines.

The next morning Harry decided to reward their exposing Voldemort with more training. He now had no idea how the war would play out. If what he saw of the duel between Dumbledore and Voldemort taught him anything it was that he was behind, drastically behind. Sure no other student here would pose a threat or most of the staff for that matter, but he had been complacent lately. He decided to quit Quidditch in the upcoming year. After having showered he descended to the Great Hall for a late breakfast.

Hermione and Ron were eating breakfast surrounded by all their friends. Harry as usual was not present. He always managed to walk in at the last possible moment for a quick bite. A flock of owls attracts minimal attention as it is an everyday occurence.

Ron was munching on toast and gulping down pumpkin juice as Hermione took her copy of the Daily Prophet.

"Bloody hell" said Hermione as she saw the front page.

Ron was shocked by his friend and decided to take advantage of the never before presented opportunity

"Hermione. Language" chastised the redhead.

All through the great hall similar reactions were heard as conversations broke out. Curious, Ron stood up and crouched behind Hermione to get a look at what she was reading.

"Bloody hell" said Ron.

On the front page of the Daily Prophet was a picture of Voldemort and Dumbledore dueling surrounded by half the Order and their friend Harry Potter looking on, with a bound up Bellatrix Lestrange next to him.

He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named returns.

Boy-Who-Lived telling truth all along.

Death Eater massacre in Department of Mysteries. 11 dead, one captured.

It went on to state the identidies of the dead. Ron was shocked when he saw the name of Lucius Malfoy.

Hermione and Ron were approached by the rest of Harry's friends.

"What the hell guys" said Neville. "Why didn't you tell us this was happening?".

"We didn't know" said Hermione after a few seconds.

"We're as lost as you mate" stated Ron.

"Where's Harry?" asked Daphne approaching with Tracey standing behind her.

"We don't know" said Ron.

"He's training as usual" said Luna.

"Training?" asked Hermione.

"Oh yes" said Luna. "He trains every morning".

"Where?" asked Hermione.

"I don't think he'd like me to tell you" she said as she kept eating.

The rest of Harry's friends just stared at the girl feeling annoyed by her.

Draco Malfoy wasn't having a good year. Not only had his rival repeatedly humiliated him all year, his father had just been murdered by that same bastard. Sure, the paper said that aurors were the cause of death for the Death Eaters but, he knew in his heart it was Potter.

Suddenly the door opened and in walks Harry Fucking Potter looking like everything is just peachy. Draco was overcome with a rage he hadn't felt in a few days since his last humiliation.

Luna and Hermione looked toward the opened door and saw Harry walk in. Harry heard conversations break out as he looked around the great hall.

"Harry" yelled Luna and Hermione in unison as they ran to join him. Daphne and Tracey followed at a more relaxed speed but if anyone was watching, they would see the worried look on their faces.

"Avada Kedavra" heard Harry as he saw a green light headed in his direction. He immediately stepped to the side and banished Luna and Hemione away, causing them to crash into Daphne and Tracey who caught them.

"Well well well" stated Harry staring at his attacker.

"Avada Kedavra" yelled Draco once more as Harry simply stepped to the side once more and sent a series of spells at Draco. Draco was blasted back as the Reducto exploded at his feet and the disarming jinx hit him in the chest. He was immediately bound and approached by the one whom he hated the most in his life.

"I warned you away from this life boy" stated Harry very pissed off. He didn't care he was attacked, but Luna was very close to the path the killing curse took.

Everyone is the hall was dumbfounded. The professors approached once they gathered themselves, but Harry wasn't taking any chances. He sent a messenger patronus to Kingsley informing him of the attack and that he was pressing charges.

"Harry perhaps involving the aurors in this is a bit too much" stated Dumbledore to the shock of everyone present.

Harry glared at the headmaster "Remember what I said last night Albus. Harry levitated Draco and walked toward the front doors hoping to catch the aurors at the front gate. An exodus of students followed Harry to the gates as the aurors arrived. Not only that but somehow the press was there as well.

Harry ignored the questions and approached Kingsley and the bumbling soon to be ex-minister Fudge. He erected a privacy ward around them and informed them of the attack and that he was pressing charges. He handed over Draco's wand to Kingsley so he could perform the Priori Incantatem spell.

Dumbledore could only watch sadly as another under his guidance was led astray. To think the Malfoy scion would try to murder another student. Perhaps he didn't know others as well as he thought he did. He was sure Harry was the exception. He sighed sadly.

'Perhaps Ariana was on to something'.

People could only stare as a muted conversation between the ministry employees and the student came to an abrupt end as Harry patted the auror on the back. As the ward came down people could hear the minister state

"I will ensure this case is handled correctly".

Harry just stared at the minister, who gave an unsure smile before turning around and disapparating. When Harry turned around he was approached by the press.

Harry saw Rita Skeeter push her way forward and said "Miss Skeeter. What a lovely surprise. I was under the impression you were to keep your quill at bay at least for quite a bit longer".

Other reporters and a few students were intrigued by Harry's words.

A slight blush appeared on the woman's cheeks and stated "I figured after I helped you out earlier that we were square".

Harry smiled. Although Hermione didn't say anything to that effect he didn't care enough to ask her. "Of cousre let's just stick to the facts then shall we? Wouldn't want something else to keep you from your true calling now would we?".

One reporter decided to ask "Mr. Potter, care to explain what occurred last night?".

Another interrupted "Sources say that you killed at least one of the Death Earters yourself. Care to comment?".

"That's enough" stated Dumbledore. "I have given you all the information I know last night. Now I kindly ask you all to leave".

Rita spoke up as everyone was turning to leave.

"Is it true there's a prophecy between you and the Dark Lord.

Everyone stopped and looked at Harry, waiting for a response.

Dumbleodore attemted to intervene once again, however Harry had other plans.

"Yes" he answered.

Everyone was silently waiting for him to continue. He did not.

"Care to elaborate" asked Rita.

Harry smiled. "It's quite silly really. It merely stated that I have the power to vanquish the Dark Lord. The "Chosen One" if you will".

Gasp were heard from those around him. Harry could see his friends looking at him with worry and he noticed Tracey and Daphne whispering back and forth.

"Harry" warned Dumbledore.

Harry lifted up a hand to stop him from interrupting. He knew what he was doing.

"And will you vanquish him?" asked another reporter whom Harry knew to be responsible for the Quidditch section of The Prophet.

"Why should I?" asked Harry rather disinterested, as he was looking at his finger nail rather attentively.

"What do you mean, why should you?" asked the man once again. "Surely you would fight the man who killed your parents?".

"Perhaps" said Harry looking at the man. "Then again, I never knew them. Not unlike all of you. You've all known and lost someone to Voldemort and his Death Eaters".

People cringed in fear at the mention of the name.

Harry powered through "Yet none of you have done a thing to exact revenge. If anything, you've all helped him all year attempting to discredit me and Albus over here. You've given him the time he needed to rebuild his army. To break into Azkaban and free his most capable. Though at the moment those are in short supply I wager" he ended with a smirk.

Neville and the twins were the only ones to whoop at this comment as silence took hold of the rest.

"I told the ministry at my hearing that he was back. I showed the memory proving this to all of you. Some of you were even present and yet you continued to slander me. Not just the press but my dear fellow students. So let me ask you this. If you were me, would you force yourself to battle a Dark Lord 50 years your senior for a country that treats you like dirt at the drop of a hat?".

Everyone had the decency to look ashamed of themselves. Then as an example Harry said "§§§Idiots§§§".

Fear was evident on people's faces. Harry laughed. "See this is what I mean. You all hear me speak Parseltongue and immediately fear and distrust me based on dumb beliefs you've held for centuries".

A few of Harry's friends were amused.

"Let's say that I promise to handle Voldemort. What of his followers? Do you expect me to do this alone? You all have a great wand at your disposal courtesy of my boy Ollie. Use it. Next time Death Eaters attack your neighbors, will you stand back and wait for a kid to solve your problems? What are you, defenseless muggles?".

And with that Harry left the reporters and walked back into the castle as he was bombarded with questions by all of his friends.

Professor Flitwick closed the gates and approached Albus and McGonagall "Well that was interesting".

The headmanster and his deputy just looked at the half goblin with an expression that could easily be construed to mean "No shit".

The next few days Harry was prodded by everyone in the castle. They all wanted details on what had happened, yet he remained tight lipped about it. He told his inner circle of friends the basic details. He and Daphne had spoken several times. She had hugged him tightly as soon as they found themselves alone in Slytherin's chamber after Malfoy had tried to kill him.

"It's not going to stop" said Harry gazing into those lovely grey eyes. "Others will attempt to kill me and those I care about".

Daphne's cheeks were reddened and she buried her face in his chest. After a few seconds he heard a mumble.

He chuckled "Care to repeat that?".

"I can take care of myself" she said.

Harry lifted her head by the chin and kissed her.

"But it just won't be you that's targetted".

"I feel like this conversation is going in circles" said Daphne. "Do you want me or not?".

Harry led her to the bed where he proceeded to break his rule of not sleeping with her. A while later he was on the bed with her head resting on his chest. he was running his fingers through her silky hair when he stated. "What is your family doing for the summer?".

Daphne took a second to respond "We'll be traveling through Asia. Why?".

"The whole summer?" asked Harry.

Daphne nodded.

"Good" responded Harry.

Daphne just stared into his eyes waiting for him to continue.

Harry sighed "Tell you what Daph, take this summer to decide with your family if being my girlfriend is worth the danger. If you agree, I will agree no questions asked. I will personally place your family's home under the Fidelius Charm".

Daphne looked at the man she was sure she was in love with and stated "I don't need the summer, but I will accept your condition".

"Who knows you might find some bloke you like during the summer" joked Harry.

Daphne really doubted that. She began to trace kisses on Harry's chest and went south along his stomach until she had him in her mouth. She kept eye contact as best a she could.

'So much for dating around until I'm 30' he thought staring at Daphne working her way around his tool like a pro. Daphne had taken tips from Tracey and Harry was all too happy with her new skill set. Harry came to the realization that he would eventually marry this girl. He immediately questioned this feeling. He always wondered why magicals tended to marry right out of school. It's as if magic itself was compelling them to settle down and procreate. After his neck began to bother him from keeping eye contact, he laid back and signaled for Daphne to twist around so he could repay the favor.

Dumbledore had received many request by Fudge to speak with Harry., All which he denied of course. He had given Harry the stone and now they had to wait to confront Tom. Bellatrix was currently at the ministry under heavy guard, alongside her nephew Draco. The press had been calling for Fudge's head as well as every member of magical England. Harry's interview with the Quibbler had been reprinted on the Prophet alongside his impromptu speech. His hearing at the beginning of the year was also featured with images of Voldemort's resurrection.

A mass of magicals were protesting outside of the ministry daily. Harry was sure Voldemort would attack them, but so far he hadn't. Harry realized that the man was probably hoping to insert some of his agents into the new government when Fudge was ousted. He had to prevent that. He pondered on what to do and came up with a the idea of dosing the workers with Veritaserum. It had been done before in other fan fics so he figured why not.

Narcissa Malfoy was not having a great week. First her husband was killed. Sure she didn't care as deeply for him as she once did, but the man was her husband. If anything he kept the vermin that plagued her home at a distance. Since his death, she dealt with many unwanted advances from Lucius "friends". Not only that, but the Dark Lord wanted a Malfoy to punish and with her being close by, she sufficed.

Even worse her son was waiting to be sent to Azkaban after he publicly sent the killing curse at Harry Potter, twice. She inwardly sighed at the foolish boy's actions. How he became a Slytherin she had no clue. She had asked Fudge to meet with her to discuss a lesser punishment for Draco, perhaps a fine, but the minister refused her.

"The only way young Draco will escape his fate is if Harry Potter drops the charges" stated the man before he shooed her away.

The Malfoy's influenced had clearly waned. Now she resorted to bribing the aurors for the chance to see her son and Bellatrix.

"Down the hall to the left" said the Aurour.

Narcisssa nodded and thanked the man as she proceeded to walk forward.

He had immediately forgotten her presence as he was currently rifling through the pouch containing G1000.

Narcissa wasn't used to being ignored. She was always praised for her looks. Slightly annoyed, Narcissa walked along the cells. She saw a few drunkards here and there and a few people who looked scared out of their mind. Then she saw a man with a gleam in his eye that she would recognized anywhere. A murderer.

She kept walking until she spotted her son in the same cell as her sister.

"Mum" shouted Draco as he tried to hug her through the bars.

Narcissa's heart broke as she tried to hug him back. Tears clouded her vision as she heard her son's sobs.

"Cissy" greeted Bellatrix looking completely at home in the cell.

"Bella" responded Narcissa.

"Such a disappointment isn't he?" stated Bellatrix pointing at Draco, who turned to glare at her.

Bellatrix laughed and threatened "Careful how you look at me boy, I've killed for less".

"Bella" chastised Narcissa. "He's your nephew".

"So what?" shrugged Bellatrix. "He's useless just like his father".

Draco yelled. "Don't talk about my father. He was a great man".

Bellatrix laughed.

"Bella" stated Narcissa. "What exactly happened that night?".

Bella looked at her sister for a few seconds and went on to tell her what she knew.

"Potter killed your husband?" said a shocked Narcissa with Draco staring at her in disbelief as well.

"And my dear brother in law" added Bellatrix with a smile.

"Why are you smiling?" asked Draco. "He killed your husband. Don't you want revenge?".

"Revenge?" asked Bellatrix. "Why? They were weak. Simple as that".

"So you're saying Potter didn't kill my father?" asked Draco after some time.

"Are you deaf as well as dumb?" said Bellatriix. "Lucius was still alive as Potter chased after me".

"So, how did Potter stop you?" asked Narcissa.

Bellatrix flushed a bit shocking her sister. "I was a bit distracted by his wand".

"What's so special about his wand?" said Draco.

"Not that wand" said Bellatrix winking at her sister who was immediately scandelized.

"I tried to seduce him to lower his defenses and as we kissed I was distracted. I didn't reach for my knife in time.

"Are you here to take me home?" asked Draco.

Narcissa sighed "That's not possible right now".

"Why?" asked Draco, which managed to anger Narcissa quite a bit.

"You used the killing curse" she exclaimed. "Twice". After taking a deep breath she continued "In front of the whole school Draco? Really?".

Draco had the decency to look ashamed.

"I didn't think".

"That's obvious" stated Bellatrix with a smile.

"Well the Dark Lord can break me out" said Draco straigtetning out his back.

Bella laughed like she hadn't in a long while. 'Oh how the fool resembles his father'.

"I doubt he will. The ministry knows he's really back. Azkaban won't be such an easy target again".

"But he cares about you" said Draco. "Surely he'll get us out soon enough".

Bellatrix shook her head "I'm sure I won't even survive long after my trial".

Narcissa inhaled sharply. She suspected that would happen. She approached and held on to her sister's hand tightly.

Narcissa turned to Draco and stated "You know Potter more than I do. What are the chances he'll drop the charges?".

Draco remained silent while Bella laughed.

"Seriously Cissy? Haven't you learned that no one truly knows the boy? He killed Rodolphus and Rabastan as if they were dogs. The fact that Draco considers himself Potter's rival should tell you how dumb and out of touch with reality he really is".

Draco glared at his aunt then quickly looked away as he remembered her threat. Narcissa's shoulders sagged in defeat. Silence descended upon the trio until Bellatrix broke it with a proposition.

"You know Cissy, you could always use your charm to get Potter to drop the charges".

"What?" stated Narcissa.

"You know what I mean" said Bella winking at her. "He's clearly smitten by you. I could tell when he was teasing Lucius about your beauty".

"Absolutely not" stated Draco as he finally realized what his aunt was saying.

"It's either that or rot in Azkaban" said Bella shrugging. "It's not like Cissy won't enjoy it. From what I felt he's properly equipped to make her scream".

Narcissa's cheeks reddenedd as she heard her sister's crass comments, but gave the idea some serious thought.

Draco could see him mom contemplating the matter.

"Mother, you will not fuck Potter. I'd rather die in Azkaban".

"Hush" said Bellatrix. She returned her attention to her sister. "It's the only way".

Narcissa knew this to be true. When Bellatrix is executed, she doubted the Dark Lord would risk his remainning forces to rescue her son from Azkaban. Even if he needed access to the Malfoy fortune, he still had her. She shuddered at the though of going back to the mansion.

"It's time" shouted the auror from the door.

Narcissa hugged her sister deeply through the bars, for it was probably the last time she would get the chance to do so.

"Toujours Pur" stated Bellatrix rubbing her sister's back conveying everything she felt and wanted to say to her as tears adorned her face for the first time since she was a child.

"Toujours Pur" responded Narcissa holding her sister tighter conveying the same feelings.

Narcissa let go of her sister and approached her son once more holding his hand.

"I'll be back Draco. Hopefully to free you if it all works out".

"No!" yelled Draco. "You will not whore yourself to Potter! If you do, you'll no longer be my mother".

Narcissa was hurt by her son's words and her eyes teared up a bit in response. Draco avoided her eyes. She caressed his thumb and let go of his hand. She took a deep breath and walked out not saying another word. Before she got too far she could hear her sister calling her son an idiot and hitting him on the back of his head. She rubbed her eyes to hide her tears and exited the room. She needed to contact Potter soon.

AN: SORRY IT TOOK SO LONG GUYS. I WORK FOR A BEER COMPANY SO IT'S BEEN HECTIC SINCE THANKSGIVING UNTIL NEW YEARS. ALSO DEVELOPED A SEMI SOCIAL LIFE AND DISCOVERED THE JOYS OF INDIAN CASINOS. HAH.

I KNOW IT'S A SHORTER CHAPTER THAN MY LAST ONE, SORRY.

I'LL TRY TO FINISH THE NEXT CHAPTER SOON, AND I'LL DO MY BEST TO NOT LET A WHOLE MONTH PASS BETWEEN MY NEXT UPLOAD.